Here's how to Root T-Mobile Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean T999UVDLJA without increasing the binary flash counter. If your device is already updated to this version and lately lose root and wants to root again, then this one is for you, so that you can install a wide variety of apps into your device. . Again, XDA-highly recognized developer mrRobinson now already re-bundled the Stock T999UVDLJA Jelly Bean build with injected root image to it. This means, if you install this rooted stock ROM, it will automatically root your device without compromising the flash binary counter. This perfectly works if you also wants to install any custom ROM or any custom recoveries like CWM and TWRP.
Rooting Quick Guide
Odin flasher - Odin3_v3.07
USB Driver - Samsung Android USB Driver
Download and Extract the stock_root69.tar from the .7z file from the link below
T-Mobile Image
New! - October 2012 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJA
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z
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
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 root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.tar.md5 (for T-Mobile Galaxy S3) on the PDA button.
6. Click on "Start" to flash the stock ROM with root system image.
7. Wait until the flashing finishes and the phone completely reboots.
You can follow mrRobinson original thread and for further installation of non-stock recoveries here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
Disclaimer: Use of this root method is solely at your own risk! Rooting will void the warranty of your device. Please proceed with precautions.
Rooting Quick Guide
Odin flasher - Odin3_v3.07
USB Driver - Samsung Android USB Driver
Download and Extract the stock_root69.tar from the .7z file from the link below
T-Mobile Image
New! - October 2012 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJA
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z
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
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 root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.tar.md5 (for T-Mobile Galaxy S3) on the PDA button.
7. Wait until the flashing finishes and the phone completely reboots.
You can follow mrRobinson original thread and for further installation of non-stock recoveries here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
You can't just simply flash the rom with CWM if already rooted?
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