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new samsung galaxy s3

Hello everyone.
I have just bought a new samsung galaxy s3 from china. I want to unlock it and install the newest firmware, all at the beginning before i start installing applications and changing settings the way i want them. For start the phone is sim locked and in Cyprus,where i live, i have to unlock it. The only procedures i saw up to now includes root of the phone which automatically means void of warranty. I don't really mind of it but is there any way to do it without this result? How about changing the phone CSC, is that going to help or this has nothing to do with radio?
I also want to install jelly beans but iam not really sure if the official rom for this model is on the market. Any help and any links would be appreciated!
Thanks!

antros48 said:
Hello everyone.
I have just bought a new samsung galaxy s3 from china. I want to unlock it and install the newest firmware, all at the beginning before i start installing applications and changing settings the way i want them. For start the phone is sim locked and in Cyprus,where i live, i have to unlock it. The only procedures i saw up to now includes root of the phone which automatically means void of warranty. I don't really mind of it but is there any way to do it without this result? How about changing the phone CSC, is that going to help or this has nothing to do with radio?
I also want to install jelly beans but iam not really sure if the official rom for this model is on the market. Any help and any links would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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No you cannot unlock your phone without rooting ..and you should have posted it in the Q/A section.

zoot1 said:
No you cannot unlock your phone without rooting ..and you should have posted it in the Q/A section.
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Actually i wasn't expecting a "yes" or "no" answer because if i would, the post would be in the Q/A section. Thanks anyway

Once you're not in China why do you care about the warranty?
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kofiaa said:
Once you're not in China why do you care about the warranty?
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Yeah you have a point here but the warranty is international and i think it is valid in Cyprus too. But anyhow as i said earlier i don't really care about warranty since most of the times i fix my staff.

Congrats on your new purchase. The best Galaxy ever!
You need root privileges to do an unlock.
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jbluzb said:
Congrats on your new purchase. The best Galaxy ever!
You need root privileges to do an unlock.
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Thank you very much! Any reliable method for unlocking and upgrading to jelly bean?

antros48 said:
Thank you very much! Any reliable method for unlocking and upgrading to jelly bean?
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1. Download Odin
2. Download cf-root for s3
3. Install cf-root trough Odin
-now you are rooted-
4. Unlock your phone using supercurio app.
5. Read before asking questions already answered like millions of times.
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Alejandrissimo said:
1. Download Odin
2. Download cf-root for s3
3. Install cf-root trough Odin
-now you are rooted-
4. Unlock your phone using supercurio app.
5. Read before asking questions already answered like millions of times.
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Thank you!

antros48 said:
Yeah you have a point here but the warranty is international and i think it is valid in Cyprus too. But anyhow as i said earlier i don't really care about warranty since most of the times i fix my staff.
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International warranty probably not .
jje

antros48 said:
(...) but the warranty is international and i think it is valid in Cyprus too. (...)
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I doubt it. Try reading the warranty card that came with your phone. It states that the warranty is valid only in the country of purchase, AND with a proof of purchase (such as invoice, fiscal document, whatever).
Besides, since your model was bought in China, it may not be a GT-I9300, but a variant (such as GT-I9300T, or any other letter after the "9300"). That info will be under the battery, in the labels in its compartment.
If - and only if - your phone is not exactly a GT-I9300 (w/o any letter after that), flashing an I9300 ROM or kernel to it may brick the phone.
Before doing anything to your phone, read a lot fo stuff in these forums, to minimize your chance of bricking your phone, and get a greater understanding of what and why you'll be doing to your phone.
Anyhow, forget about your phone's warranty: a rooted phone is a lot better than a stock phone.

Thank you very much i will keep that in mind. As far as i know it is GT-I9300 and for the warranty i haven't read it yet but i will.

Ok i finally recieved my phone but when i opened it i was really sad to find out that the software was completely chinese! There is not even a choice to insert my gmail account so i can sync my contacts. When i tried to change the csc with the usual way (*#2372....) the only option i got was the one already installed which is the CHY. So i tried to download the SGS CSC selector app to install a european csc but the only way to download it is by google market, something that i am unable to do since there is not even the google play app in the phone!! I am really unhappy cause i was waiting for this phone for a month and now that i have it, it's all messed up...
Any ideas????

antros48 said:
Ok i finally recieved my phone but when i opened it i was really sad to find out that the software was completely chinese! There is not even a choice to insert my gmail account so i can sync my contacts. When i tried to change the csc with the usual way (*#2372....) the only option i got was the one already installed which is the CHY. So i tried to download the SGS CSC selector app to install a european csc but the only way to download it is by google market, something that i am unable to do since there is not even the google play app in the phone!! I am really unhappy cause i was waiting for this phone for a month and now that i have it, it's all messed up...
Any ideas????
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Try and flash a ROM with Odin?
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/384377/20120914/galaxy-s3-i9300-android-jellybean-update-xxdli7.htm
I was thinking about trying this link's procedure but for ics rom. Have you tried it so you can confirm that is an official rom with all it's components?
Thanks for answering.

Get rid of it fast .Is it aChinese clone ??
jje
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antros48 said:
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/3...-s3-i9300-android-jellybean-update-xxdli7.htm
I was thinking about trying this link's procedure but for ics rom. Have you tried it so you can confirm that is an official rom with all it's components?
Thanks for answering.
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If you have a international galaxy SIII you can try that
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No it's an original samsung's product. But i don't know why there is no sign of google in this phone.. And there are also a lot of chinese apps installed. Btw when it boots there is a chinese screen at first and then the normal samsung's logo appears. I wish flashing a rom will get rid all of these chinese things!

Jayden what information would you like to write down for the confirmation of it's international edition??

antros48 said:
No it's an original samsung's product. But i don't know why there is no sign of google in this phone.. And there are also a lot of chinese apps installed. Btw when it boots there is a chinese screen at first and then the normal samsung's logo appears. I wish flashing a rom will get rid all of these chinese things!
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Already tried a factory reset?.... Hmm suppose u don't know where to look if it's all in Chinese.... I would suggest to ask a dev because I can't tell u if u have a international SIII or not... I guess u have but I am not sure... If u do have one then you can flash any stock rom u want with Odin
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[Q] Hi. Will this flashing work? Dont wanna brick my phone..

Will this one work? Got an brand new phone..
http://techglen.com/2013/10/06/root-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-versions-guide/
Thanks allot! Peace
edit: Im running.
19505
I9505XXUDMH8
edit: I also found this link.
http://www.androidayos.com/2013/09/06/root-galaxy-s4-4-2-2-update-i9505-xxudmh8-i9505-xxudmgg/
Maybe the last one is better then.. dunno. thnx

AFX3D said:
Will this one work? Got an brand new phone..
http://techglen.com/2013/10/06/root-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-versions-guide/
Thanks allot! Peace
edit: Im running.
19505
I9505XXUDMH8
edit: I also found this link.
http://www.androidayos.com/2013/09/06/root-galaxy-s4-4-2-2-update-i9505-xxudmh8-i9505-xxudmgg/
Maybe the last one is better then.. dunno. thnx
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Yes. It works great. Super easy.
There is a thread in the dev section with months of discussion about it if you have any questions. You will find any answers about it there.

Thanks. Sorry for the late reply..
I can use any of the above links then? Thanks allot.
And i will read that thread. Thanks!
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AFX3D said:
Thanks. Sorry for the late reply..
I can use any of the above links then? Thanks allot.
And i will read that thread. Thanks!
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I mean I would download all my flashing files from XDA if possible just because you know what you are getting. But if you trust those other sites then yeah...go for it
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.

Nevermind.

Nevermind.

Skipjacks said:
Yes. It works great. Super easy.
There is a thread in the dev section with months of discussion about it if you have any questions. You will find any answers about it there.
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I rooted yesterday
Was really easy. Im just a little bit carefull when it comes to rooting a new phone. Soo i always check here before i root stuff.. Mostly phones.
Just dont know how i can install clockwork mod recovery. Its not supported with my phone yet...
And i have bought the app long ago. Ill have to wait. Its very easy and smooth to flash custom room with that app. You dont even need a computer for it.
Anyways. Thanks. I got root now.

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*bump*
Will the first link in this old thread still work?
http://techglen.com/2013/10/06/root-samsung-galaxy-s4-one-click-versions-guide/
My phone was perfect before. Broke, repaired, and i need CM, and all.
Thinkning about flashing a recovery and go from there. Just reading a bit now.
But, if this still works, then it would be nice.
But now im running.
4.4.2
KOT49H.I9505XXUGNJ3
I9505XXUGNJ3
(When they wiped my perfectly set up phone, and installed that original samsung rom.)
...
Dont wanna mess up something, and this bootloader thingy. Dont know if its locked or unlocked. I got this knox app on my samsung bloatware original firmware right now.
Thanks

[Q] Help S5[Root] [Firsttime]

Hello Xda Developers,
This is My First Post, I was browsing Internet For Precautions Before Rooting Cellphone, Im Currently Using Samsung galaxy S5
"Model Number = SM-G900H
Baseband Version = G900HXXU1ANE2
Kernal Version= 3.10.9-1539356
Build Number = KOT49H.G900HXXU1ANE2"
And i wanted to Root It and Since Its My First Time I Understood somewhat that i need to note Things which are Mentioned Above in " "
Furthermore when i read They said You Should take help from trustworthy Website And Xda Developers was Mentioned there,
So here i am Asking For Help With a Humble Request, I really want to Root my Samsung Galaxy S5 Without Any Chances of Failures Or Brcking
Or Atleast Chances of Getting Back my Phone If It Fails or Something,
Since i am a beginer I needed Some of Your Time To Tell me How Can i Root My Cellphone Step by Step if possible,
I appreciate Your Reply
Thank You
Regards,
Usama

check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537

pnr2020 said:
check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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It says
"Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN" ?
How Should i do that ?
What is Flash ?

[U$AMA]* said:
It says
"Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN" ?
How Should i do that ?
What is Flash ?
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You need to do a lot more reading. I suggest you spend a few hours reading up on things before even thinking of touching your phone, everything you need to know is on these forums. Good luck.
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I agree, it sounds as if you may not fully understand what you are doing. Read up on what Odin is and what it does and what you are flashing to your phone. Do not want to end up with a brick!

[U$AMA]* said:
It says
"Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN" ?
How Should i do that ?
What is Flash ?
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Read this to get an idea about Odin and flashing http://androidcentral.us/2014/02/how-to-flash-firmware-using-odin-samsung-devices/. There are also video tutorials about Odin on YouTube mate. Follow the given advice to read up before you brick your phone

gee2012 said:
Read this to get an idea about Odin and flashing ["URL"]. There are also video tutorials about Odin on YouTube mate. Follow the given advice to read up before you brick your phone
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Thank You Everyone
I read Everything up ... i understood Alot and Now Im Going To Root My Device Following Instructions Given Above ..
Tbh Xda Developer Forums was very usefull
Once Again Thanks Alot

[U$AMA]* said:
Thank You Everyone
I read Everything up ... i understood Alot and Now Im Going To Root My Device Following Instructions Given Above ..
Tbh Xda Developer Forums was very usefull
Once Again Thanks Alot
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Please reply back to let us know your results. I, too, am wanting to root my S 5.
Thank you

gryphon101 said:
Please reply back to let us know your results. I, too, am wanting to root my S 5.
Thank you
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It Succesfully Rooted , Checked Via Google Apps , Safe and Sound
I think you should go for it as well

[Q] Root & Recovery

Acually... it has been asked a thousand times Before. And all with different versions of phone and so on.
So...I´ll make it easy. I´ll ask three things with what I think is the right answer. If anyone can verify if it is, please do so...
My G2 is the D802 International version with 4.4.2.
1: Too root use IORoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232
2: Custom Recovery use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
3: Flash a custom ROM: (this in my case)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192&highlight=knock
Except the last one... is this the way to go?

Bingo. You got it
Sent From The Trail Of Untold Truths

Sweet! Life is good!
Thanx for the "tap on the shoulder", man!

Manneman32 said:
Acually... it has been asked a thousand times Before. And all with different versions of phone and so on.
So...I´ll make it easy. I´ll ask three things with what I think is the right answer. If anyone can verify if it is, please do so...
My G2 is the D802 International version with 4.4.2.
1: Too root use IORoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232
2: Custom Recovery use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
3: Flash a custom ROM: (this in my case)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192&highlight=knock
Except the last one... is this the way to go?
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hi bro does this steps apply to the korean variant? im using f320L btw
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das.dian24 said:
hi bro does this steps apply to the korean variant? im using f320L btw
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Well... you quoted me and I asked the question myself for the international version, so I have no idea. But as I understand it should work with a lot of different version. Follow the links and see if you find anything there.

Manneman32 said:
Acually... it has been asked a thousand times Before. And all with different versions of phone and so on.
So...I´ll make it easy. I´ll ask three things with what I think is the right answer. If anyone can verify if it is, please do so...
My G2 is the D802 International version with 4.4.2.
1: Too root use IORoot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232
2: Custom Recovery use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
3: Flash a custom ROM: (this in my case)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192&highlight=knock
Except the last one... is this the way to go?
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You're good to go Don't forget to make a backup before flashing anything (as always) Happy Flashing! :highfive:

Awww man it saids, my softare version is not supported
Im using f320L21v, any suggestions?

[Q] Error Updating Galaxy Note 3 (N9005) To Android 5

I own a galaxy note 3 which it has official update yesterday , When i downloaded it and clicked install , it rebooted , When the installing page showed , it started to install , but suddenlly in 28% it had error . Please Help ME!!!!!!
Thanks

msghik said:
I own a galaxy note 3 which it has official update yesterday , When i downloaded it and clicked install , it rebooted , When the installing page showed , it started to install , but suddenlly in 28% it had error . Please Help ME!!!!!!
Thanks
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Please Help

No one knows!!!!!!!
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Bumping your thread will not help.
Better explain what the error is, we're not mindreaders here nor people with magic powers who know what you did. In what state is your phone now?

Someguyfromhell said:
Bumping your thread will not help.
Better explain what the error is, we're not mindreaders here nor people with magic powers who know what you did. In what state is your phone now?
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nice

msghik said:
Please Help
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well you might first check if you have enough free space on your device storage.
see my screenshot as an example

Or just flash ofw from samfirmware with odin and be done with it.

It Just Write "ERROR!"
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msghik said:
It Just Write "ERROR!
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Like I said earlier, download your firmware from samfirmware, flash it with odin. It's easy as pie and you won't lose your warranty cause it's official firmware, if that's what you're worried about.

How can I do it ?
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msghik said:
How can I do it ?
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Sorry for a late reply,
from the top of my head: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/guide-odin-flash-guide-t1671969
That's for SGS3 but everything goes exactly the same for Note 3. As for the firmware files you need to register an account at samfirmware (just type it in google) and search for your model and download the package. Unzip it, inside there are two files, just ignore the small one and extract the other. Flash it accordingly to the tutorial from the link above.
EDIT: Read the tutorial and make sure you understand it before flashing! This if done incorrectly may brick your device.
Don't worry, first times always hurts;P