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    Root Galaxy S3 Root User; Switching to LG Volt [VIRGIN MOBILE]

    Just letting everyone know here that I should be receiving my LG Volt in a few days and I look forward to assisting in getting a recovery for this device. I am a current S3 user and I'm switching to the Volt for Sprint Spark compatibility, BSI camera, and various other reasons. Look forward to...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] LTE Scan Interval

    I have looked and looked before posting but I can't find any info on this. I'm wanting to change the LTE scan interval of this device to where it searches for LTE more frequently when on 3G. Not sure if there are build.prop insertions that can be made? I have read on other phones, you may dial...
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    Root [Boost Mobile] [GUIDE][Q&A] Myths and Truths About KNOX

    MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT KNOX Important Things You Need To Know How Does Knox Affect Root Users? There has been inaccurate information circulating about Knox and how it affects us as root users. So I have compiled this Q&A and I will update it as questions and answers arise. CNexus at XDA has...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [GUIDE][Q&A] Myths and Truths About KNOX

    MYTHS AND TRUTHS ABOUT KNOX Important Things You Need To Know How Does Knox Affect Root Users? There has been inaccurate information circulating about Knox and how it affects us as root users. So I have compiled this Q&A and I will update it as questions and answers arise. CNexus at XDA has...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [MK5][4.3][WIP] Working Custom Kernels (Sprint, TW, etc)

    LIST OF KERNELS WORKING WITH MK5 (in progress) Please share the following info about kernels you have tested: 1. Build you tested on (MK5) 2. Which version of MK5 (OTA or ROM by jdsingle76?) 2. Bootloader you are using (Knox or Knox-free made by jdsingle76?) 3. Recovery you are using 4. Link to...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [SOLVED] Titanium Backup Restore Issue

    I'm posting this here because there is a CHANCE it's related to the 4.3 MK5 update. I recently messed up my phone by editing the settings.db with SQLite so I wiped everything and reinstalled the MK5 ROM made my jdsingle76 Anyway, my issue now is that once I select my Titanium Backup folder...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [SOLVED][MK5][4.3][STOCK] Working Wireless Tether!

    WORKING WIRELESS TETHER! *Root Required* Virgin Mobile Galaxy S3 MK5 4.3 Thanks to jdsingle76 for helping me along the way. He has put up with endless questions and he has graciously helped me with MK5 to no end. I found this app after tirelessly searching the web for a fix to 4.3 breaking...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [ROM][MK5][STOCK][ODEXED/DEODEXED]- Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile

    EVERYONE PLEASE READ If you are experiencing WiFi issues or any data problems, you may have an older modem from a previous build (MD7, MG2, etc) that isn't playing nice with MK5. In that case, it is recommended that you flash the MK5 modem to fix any WiFi, 3G, 4G issues! If WiFi issues...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [ROM][MK5][STOCK][ODEXED/DEODEXED]- Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile

    ROM][MK5][STOCK][ODEXED/DEODEXED]- Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile Alright folks, we're up and running. Just as the title says, this is the MK5 Boost/Virgin Mobile 4.3 update in flashable zip. Stock, zipaligned, basic. More to come in the future, but this...
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    Root [Boost Mobile] [GUIDE][MK5][WIP]Rooting MK5 4.3 for Newbies!

    ROOTING MK5 FOR NEWBIES THIS IS FOR USA DEVICES ONLY!! This Guide is designed for complete newcomers including those who have acquired new devices shipped with MK5. This Guide may seem reiterative to those familiar with the rooting world ;) WARNING: ROOTING MK5 WITH KNOX WILL TRIP THE KNOX...
  11. TheBritton

    Root [Virgin Mobile] [GUIDE][MK5][WIP]Rooting MK5 4.3 for Newbies!

    ROOTING MK5 FOR NEWBIES THIS IS FOR USA DEVICES ONLY!! This Guide is designed for complete newcomers including those who have acquired new devices shipped with MK5. This Guide may seem reiterative to those familiar with the rooting world ;) WARNING: ROOTING MK5 WITH KNOX WILL TRIP THE KNOX...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] Galaxy S3 Wi-Fi 40MHz channel bonding (5GHz and/or 2.4GHz)

    I have searched the internet tirelessly and found mixed opinions but no definite evidence. I'm sure someone hear knows the answer to this question: I know that the Galaxy S3 supports 5GHz Wi-Fi bands but does it also support and use the wider 40MHz channels that work so nicely on 5GHz? Also...
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    Root [Virgin Mobile] [OUTDATED][GUIDE] Return VM Galaxy S3 to Stock MD7/MG2

    MD7 and MG2 ONLY! ATTEMPTING THIS METHOD ON MK5 MAY BRICK YOUR DEVICE!! IF YOU ARE ON MK5 AND YOU FLASH ANY OF THE ODIN FIRMWARE LISTED IN THIS GUIDE IT WILL TURN YOUR DEVICE INTO A FANCY PAPERWEIGHT! CHECK YOUR BUILD NUMBER FIRST! DO NOT PROCEED IF ON MK5 WITH KNOX BOOTLOADER! This is a...
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    Root [Verizon] [VERIZON] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, Verizon users! This is a friendly post to remind everyone that this section is for All Things Root. I realize that there doesn't appear to be anywhere else to post for non-root topics related to the Verizon Galaxy S3 however as a Verizon user you can still post in the main Galaxy S3...
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    Root [T-Mobile] [T-MOBILE] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, T-Mobile users! This is a friendly post to remind everyone that this section is for All Things Root. I realize that there doesn't appear to be anywhere else to post for non-root topics related to the T-Mobile Galaxy S3 however as a T-Mobile user you can still post in the main Galaxy...
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