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Root [Verizon] Root the Verizon GSIII without flashing
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Funnyusername
Android Enthusiast
If I were to do this method, can someone please list or explain to me what I can do with the phone and what extra features/ apps I should get once I finish.
iwannaroot
Lurker
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
Firmware archive | Samsung Updates
avast!
AdAway
EZ Recovery for S3
X-plore
CPU Spy (or comparable app)
Micro CPU Monitor
Titanium Backup
WiFi Tether for Root Users (may not be needed after 31 July FCC ruling, need to test)
+ get rid of that obnoxious boot animation
gkinsella2
Newbie
Actually, if you read through that thread, you don't actually have to flash a stock image to unroot. See post #44. Keeps the same image the phone had out of the box, which is one of the benefits of this root method.
sleedeane
Android Expert
My thoughts exactly.
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
Titanium Backup
alexander323bc
Android Enthusiast
I have always rooted by phones I just rooted my S3. First things I installed was adfree and titanium. Thanks for the thread!!!
alexander323bc
Android Enthusiast
are all the verizon apps safe to remove? I saw your list rolo but that seemed all carrier generalized.
nateap87
Android Enthusiast
alexander323bc
Android Enthusiast
I actually just did this, I just rooted and first thing I did was disable the Wifinotification and offloading. It was pretty easy. just search wifinotification in this thread. I am hoping it might save some battery life
alexander323bc
Android Enthusiast
Ok so I have some issues, How do I unroot with this method? Do I use Odin?
Ok I used Odin to go back to stock, my issue is fixed. It sucks cause I really wanted that WiFi notification stuff gone. Has anyone used this method and ODIN?
Ok I used Odin to go back to stock, my issue is fixed. It sucks cause I really wanted that WiFi notification stuff gone. Has anyone used this method and ODIN?
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
I'm not sure all of what you are asking.
The WiFi "Connected to ... network" is stubborn. SynergyROM is supposed to have killed it but I still get it. If you find a way, let me know. As far as other WiFi notifications go, there are options in settings.
As for bloat removal, that list is all I've found and, yes, most VZW stuff isn't on it. All I can say is experiment and use sound judgment.
I used ODIN to revert to factory. Unfortunately, I could only find a VRALF2 image and my phone came with VRALG1. I did find a factory G1 kernel and modem though, just not an official, signed G1 system or complete ROM.
The WiFi "Connected to ... network" is stubborn. SynergyROM is supposed to have killed it but I still get it. If you find a way, let me know. As far as other WiFi notifications go, there are options in settings.
As for bloat removal, that list is all I've found and, yes, most VZW stuff isn't on it. All I can say is experiment and use sound judgment.
I used ODIN to revert to factory. Unfortunately, I could only find a VRALF2 image and my phone came with VRALG1. I did find a factory G1 kernel and modem though, just not an official, signed G1 system or complete ROM.
Metfanant
Android Expert
youre talking about this "ongoing" notification?
and you want it to be more like this...with no notification??
if thats true you need to get something like SQLite Editor...
the only problem with removing this is that the phone no longer has a way to notify you that there are WiFi networks in range...
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
Update: The only potential issue I can see is if someone assumes BusyBox is installed and uses an app that requires it without installing BusyBox from the Play store.
Otherwise, I used this method after reverting to OEM stock and it worked well. I recommend it over root66 (which is old firmware).
Metfanant
Android Expert
i used root66 on my original phone...worked fine...after replacing that phone for a buggy issue with switching between 4G/3G/Wifi i used the "no flash" root
i can say personally that i had PAINFULLY slow 4G data speeds after using the "no flash" version of root...tried a factory reset...same thing...flashed root66 and my speeds are at least double in the same spots...
most likely a coincidence...but just an observation...
as for root66 being "old firmware" lets clarify that its the PROPER firmware for 90% of VZW GS3 users...if you have the original firmware on your phone its not like the "no flash" root will magically upgrade your firmware...
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
Phones sold now are already updated to VRALG1. The "Updated" sticker on the phone and its box makes me wonder if its even available via OTA update (F2 said there were no updates available and firmware updates are disabled for this phone in Kies).
I noticed a slight increase in performance (to include FPS) over F2. As for what you observed, correlation does not imply causation: you would need more data points and/or reliably repeat the issue.
I like this method as it keeps everything intact (and not inherit another ROMs issues) and is the minimum amount of force necessary to get the job done.
re: WiFi notification. No, I'm referring to the annoying popup near the bottom of the screen whenever you connect to a WiFi network automatically.
I noticed a slight increase in performance (to include FPS) over F2. As for what you observed, correlation does not imply causation: you would need more data points and/or reliably repeat the issue.
I like this method as it keeps everything intact (and not inherit another ROMs issues) and is the minimum amount of force necessary to get the job done.
re: WiFi notification. No, I'm referring to the annoying popup near the bottom of the screen whenever you connect to a WiFi network automatically.
Metfanant
Android Expert
its not available as an OTA...i replaced my phone on July 28 and am still on the original FW...
i agree completely...but its no less valid as your reasons for preferring the new method
see i think thats debatable...
root66 is nothing more than a factory ODIN flash with su added...
ohhhh the toast notification saying youve connected?...im sure it can be disabled...but that is above my pay grade...
alexander323bc
Android Enthusiast
I rooted with the no flash option used sqlite editor and got rid of the nofication and autoconnect. That is what's been killing. I work for a wireless network company and its always auto connecting. I had to go back to stock because for some reason it would not view certain webpages. I have never experienced a browser issue with root before 
Rolo42
Android Enthusiast
Negative. root66 destroyed any current means of putting my phone back to out-of-the-box OEM state, since it shipped with VRALG1. It left me with that not-so-fresh feeling.
The devs on xda tried using root66 as a base but abandoned it because it's screwed up. I only used root66 to get root to flash recovery so I could flash other ROMs.
Yes! That...that...thing. Need a ToastAway app.
Metfanant
Android Expert
well why would you flash an older FW over your newer one? thats just not very smart...Negative. root66 destroyed any current means of putting my phone back to out-of-the-box OEM state, since it shipped with VRALG1. It left me with that not-so-fresh feeling.
root66 is perfectly fine...NoSympathy's 100% stock de-odexed base is however going to be a much better base for ROMs...ive had ZERO ill effects running it since it was first released
whats difficult about that is that they are embedded into each app...you would have to find where that specific one is and disable itYes! That...that...thing. Need a ToastAway app.