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Root Samsung Galaxy S3 i747M Bell,Rogers,Telus Sasktel runs in Jelly Bean 4.1.2 I747MVLDMF1 (Updated)

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Here's the best root method guide for Canadian Samsung Galaxy S3 i747M which has already upgraded and currently runs in I747MVLDLF1 Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) recently. The best part of this rooting process is that - it will not trip the binary counter from the phone's security system. Minimizing the hassles from resetting it once if you want to unroot it or completely return it back to its original factory firmware - for future use in-case in need of warranty.

I already mentioned this rooting guide from the previous ICS build I747MVLALE8, which is a safest method to avoid the risk of losing the phone's IMEI number.

So, again this root method which already proven works on Bell, Rogers, Telus and Sasktel - Canada version of Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M. The idea of this rooting technique is simply by injecting a rooted kernel image from the official released firmware. Thanks and all credits must go to mrRobinson (XDA- highly recognized developer) from United States and to all Canadian Galaxy S3 advanced users who already tried out this rooting method.

Update: Root on Android 4.4.2 KitKat I747MVLUFNF2 & I747MVLUFNE6:  Read this guide>>

Grab the root injected stock firmware according to your carrier provider. 

New Jelly Bean Root injected Stock 4.1.2 I747MVLDMF1
Bell Image (This works with Canadian Virgin Mobile SGH-I747M)
Current I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BMC_I747MVLDMF1.7z
Rogers Image
Current I747MVLDLMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_RWC_I747MVLDMF1.7z
Telus Image
Current I747MVLDMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_TLS_I747MVLDMF1.7z
Sasktel Image
Current I747MVLDLMF1 (JB 4.1.2)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BWA_I747MVLDMF1.7z

Old Jelly Bean 4.1.1 I747MVLDLK4
Bell Image (This also works with Canadian Virgin Mobile SGH-I747M)
Mirror 1: Download root66_BMC_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Rogers Image
Mirror 1: Download root66_RWC_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Telus Image
Mirror 1: Download root66_TLS_I747MVLDLK4.7z
Sasktel Image
Mirror 1: Download root66_BWA_I747MVLDLK4.7z

Grab Odin and USB Driver
Odin flasher - Odin3_v3.07
USB Driver -  Samsung I747M USB Driver
Download and Extract the stock_root69.tar from the .7z file from the link below
Use PC with Windows OS (Odin will not work on Mac and Linux OSX)
Make sure to fully recharge your battery
Use the original supplied USB cable for your Galaxy S3

Rooting Guide
1. Run Odin on your PC desktop
2. Boot the Galaxy S3 into download mode screen for Odin.
Turn it off, once completely shut down  hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to continue or enter Download Mode.


3. Connect the phone to PC via USB. Then make sure you can see as phone "Added" in Odin log box or highlight the COM:ID once the device is detected,
4. In Odin window, DO Not tick 'RE-Partition'  only Tick 'Auto Reboot' and 'F. Reset Time' and nothing else.
5. Now load the root system image (i.e root66_RWC_I747MVLDLF1.tar) Click on the PDA button then locate the previously extracted file.
 6. Click on "Start" button, to flash the stock ROM with root system image.
7. Wait until the flashing finishes and the phone completely reboots.

How to unroot?
Just to add up, for those who wants to unroot and restore back to original firmware. All you need to have is the original, unmodified and unrooted I747MVLDLF1stock ROM or any latest official firmware from Samsung. The installation process is still the same from above. But this time you need to load the original ICS/JellyBean stock ROM on odin's PDA button. Just download the original firmware below, it is very useful to your device, in-case you need to unroot, restore your Galaxy S3 to original factory settings and if you need a warranty back.

Here's all original stock ROM: (these are tested and safe files, pulled from Samsung Kies server)
4.1.2 Jelly Bean Original Stock ROM
http://www.androidayos.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-stock-firmware/

Follow this full detailed guide on how to manually restore or unroot your Galaxy S3 I747M here

See the full details posted by [mrRobinson] here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
You can read more about missing IMEI number incidents posted by  zeesubalpha here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1753833

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  1. Unknown6:07:00 AM

    Please can you help me how do i unroot from this please i need your help please reply

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    1. Johnny John6:22:00 AM

      Just download and copy the stock image into your phone

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  2. Unknown3:13:00 AM

    This is a very vague procedure. Examples:

    Where should the stock_root69.tar be extracted to? The PC Desktop, the phone card? Where?

    Example 2 you state "'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to continue or enter Download Mode.".

    OK. But when you press the "volume UP' button do you continue to keep pressing the HOME and POWER buttons at the same time, or do you let them go? vague.

    Example 3: Once you open ODIN and want to load root69.stock_I747MVLALH1.tar, how do you find that file? Does ODIN find it for you?

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    1. BikeMike8:24:00 AM

      Allan, you probably shouldn't be doing this if you have to ask these questions. I'm not trying to be rude or talk down, but extracting a file and then finding it is a very basic computer procedure and if you don't understand it, rooting your phone could pose many issues for you. There are places in most cities where you can have it done for you cheaply.

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    2. Unknown12:36:00 AM

      Allan just got pwnd

      Delete
  3. Unknown1:33:00 PM

    This was a very quick and easy root compared to others ive done in the past. Everything works successfully, thanks for the post.

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  4. Unknown7:48:00 AM

    how do you confirm that once the entire procedure is completed that you have root access to your phone ...after the reboot i went to the file browser on the phone to see if i can see any \sys or \root folders but nothing.... some other forums mentioned that in the app list you should see a "Superuser" app ... i wanted to find the framework-res.apk tar any help

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  5. Unknown6:11:00 PM

    Perm Mirror: Bell I747MVLALH1 Download does not work, i tried to download twice, and root69.tar from the .7z file can't extract. could you give me an other link? thank you

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  6. blahrgness3:50:00 PM

    Worked perfectly for me.

    Thank god Odin automates everything and thanks to the people who created the root injected roms.

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  7. Unknown3:36:00 AM

    hey i have a rogers s3 but i accidentally downloaded the bell mirror and rooted my phone will that fuck up the phone? or should i unroot with rogers original then re-root with rogers mirror?

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  8. Unknown12:13:00 PM

    Thanks guy worked like a charm +1

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  9. Unknown1:21:00 AM

    Any telus user try this?

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  10. Unknown11:00:00 PM

    you say we have to extract the root file from the .7z file below. There's no .7z file below, only above. Since i downloaded the pre-rooted rom i can't seem to extract the stock_root69.tar. Help?

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  11. Unknown11:09:00 PM

    Never mind. I have resolved the issue, firstly, its the stock_root66.tar file and secondly, its extracted from the download link ABOVE not BELOW! Anyway thanks for the root guide, everything went smoothly.:-)

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  12. Anonymous7:46:00 AM

    The Rom from Telus is the same with the Rom from Koodo?
    Where can I find a stock ROM for Koodo version?
    Thanks.

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  13. victor10:20:00 AM

    Thank you so much for this awesome root guide. It worked the first time and it's fast.

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  14. Unknown10:45:00 PM

    Will this procedure wipe my phone?

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    1. TrainAss11:46:00 PM

      Yes. Make sure you've got everything backed up.

      Delete
  15. TrainAss11:47:00 PM

    Will you be getting the 4.1.2 update and publishing that as well, with both stock and root injected?

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  16. Unknown2:58:00 AM

    How do you backup before flashing to this ROM? My Backup Pro?

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  17. Anonymous11:52:00 PM

    great job thank you! roger carrier here

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  18. Unknown2:21:00 AM

    The download for Rogers doesn't work, constantly says can't extract

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  19. Unknown9:48:00 AM

    worked on my telus galaxy s3.

    something I noted in my root: the TELUS image upon extraction had a .tar.md5 extension, but odin recognised it fine, and the root worked no problems. No data wipe on the phone (all my files and setting same as before), no flash counter trip, and everything is getting root permissions just as it should.

    thanks for the guide.

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  20. Unknown1:49:00 AM

    Will this method of rooting also install superuser?

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  21. Unknown3:19:00 AM

    Brett Van Beek said : Will this procedure wipe my phone?

    Then TrainAss replied : Yes. Make sure you've got everything backed up.

    And then, Andy Plater replied : No data wipe on the phone (all my files and setting same as before), no flash counter trip, and everything is getting root permissions just as it should.

    So, does this method will wipe out my data & settings or not? There's no mention about it in the article.

    If yes : what is the best method to backup and restore everything?

    If not : I can then root without minding?

    Thanks a lot

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  22. Unknown4:17:00 AM

    Just ton confirm that I'm on Telebec (a sub company from Bell in Quebec), I've rooted following this guide and it worked, without wiping out my phone, I'm now rooted.

    Thanks

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  23. Neil Ocean5:51:00 AM

    Thank's for the heads-up Patrick...

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  24. altaf2:23:00 PM

    tried the mirror for bell, followed the instructions but says root 66 tarmd5 in invalid? using bell mirror on a bell sg3 running 4.1.1 HELP

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  25. Nickolas6:22:00 AM

    where do i extract the root69.stock_I747MVLDLK4.tar from i vant figure it out please help!!!!!

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    1. Neil Ocean8:15:00 AM

      Anywhere inside your computer, either in the desktop, documents, in another folder as long you knew where to find it when you run Odin or clicking the PDA button. You can use, winzip, 7zip or any decompressing tool installed in your computer.

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  26. Unknown11:03:00 AM

    after 10 minutes Odin said it failed. I did everything else correctly. Any thoughts?

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  27. Unknown11:04:00 AM

    Did everything correctly. Odin worked for 10 mins, then said it Failed.
    Any ideas?

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