[Q] Unlock Bootloader SM-G730A - Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello Everyone,
Has anyone had any luck unlocking the bootloader for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini SM-G730A. I want to put another system on it but can't right now. I also want to use another carrier and can't do that either. Any help will be appreciated...

SM-G730A
texasgoldbuyer said:
Hello Everyone,
Has anyone had any luck unlocking the bootloader for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini SM-G730A. I want to put another system on it but can't right now. I also want to use another carrier and can't do that either. Any help will be appreciated...
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I did, but theres no other ROM made to put on it. d
Dont remember what i used but i do remember odin and framaroot but cant remember what else i used. I had it unlocked but found NO custom recovery for this fone and actually found 2 custom roms but neither one worked. Had phone rooted and unlocked then flased another program and lost root and locked the bootloader again. Crap, 3 days research down the drain. Challenging yes
but im just gonna keep using my Zenfone 2 with the CyanogenMod 13 Marshmello 6.0 as my main source of moding! stop wasting your time cuz it seems that noOne is working on custom recovery let alone custom ROMS for that old phone the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini SM-G730A. Too bad cuz its a solid phone that i have dragged around the world with me 2 xs. Samsung and AT&T both Suck.

Acually safestrap recovery was succesfully ported to the g730a.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515771&page=8
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[Q] How do I root my Telstra Galaxy Note GT-N7000B?

G'day all.
I've been searching, and I'm unsure on what to use to root my Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B (Telstra). It's a slightly different model number, and I just want to know is there a way to root the thing and install CWM without bringing up a triangle and increasing the counter? I already purchased MobileOdin btw.
Model: GT-N7000B
Firmware: GINGERBREAD.DVLC1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-N7000BDVLC1-CL1006149 [email protected] #2
Baseband: N7000BDVLB2
Thanks
Have you tries superoneclick, rooting will remove the Telstra ****
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Nope, no go, it's not directly rootable. Has anyone rooted an N7000B?
Why would you want to root it, that's what your wife or gf is for. jokes aside let me know how you go I just got mine on Tuesday and am yet to root it .
Well I am not sure if anyone has tried an N7000 rom on an N7000B. I didn't want to end up with a shiny new brick, thats why I asked here. I already have done a search and all I got was vague answers. Has anyone successfully flashed/gained root access on an N7000B?
wocko1 said:
Well I am not sure if anyone has tried an N7000 rom on an N7000B. I didn't want to end up with a shiny new brick, thats why I asked here. I already have done a search and all I got was vague answers. Has anyone successfully flashed/gained root access on an N7000B?
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I'm sure it would be fine. I am running ics on my N7000 but shows as I9220 in baseband as it's based on Chinese leak ROM with same hardware.
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wocko1 said:
G'day all.
I've been searching, and I'm unsure on what to use to root my Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B (Telstra). It's a slightly different model number, and I just want to know is there a way to root the thing and install CWM without bringing up a triangle and increasing the counter? I already purchased MobileOdin btw.
Model: GT-N7000B
Firmware: GINGERBREAD.DVLC1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-N7000BDVLC1-CL1006149 [email protected] #2
Baseband: N7000BDVLB2
Thanks
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I would also like to know this. My phone is exactly as above (also from telstra au)
...I dont really care about the yellow triangle or counter though(I can sort that out later when there is more support for this model)
I would like to be sure that the process will not brick the phone, this would suck as its only 2 days old .
best if I know that someone else has done it first
thanks.
The n7000b is just a firmware. you can flash another firmware (and it will not brick your phone). the only down side to this is you won't be able to go on the telstra mobile websites, eg. mobile foxtel,
Anyone brave enough to try to root this one?
I just got my note today and would really like root access....
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I'm interested in seeing how this goes as well. The itch to root and flash something better than Telstra's rubbish is growing but I am nervous about the process (it seems vastly different to my old Desire).
I find the stock rom not too bad.. GREAT battery life, the only thing I want root for is to record my calls (use it for work).
I have a call recorder installed on my stock Note that doesn't require root. Got it off the market too.
It's called Call Recorder.....
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I had a galaxy note n7000b and I downgraded thw firmware to a rootable version then went feom there, seems to be working fine except my wifi (everytime I try to use it it freezes) but other then that it seems fine, hope this helps
Ommadawn said:
I have a call recorder installed on my stock Note that doesn't require root. Got it off the market too.
It's called Call Recorder.....
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LOL, /facepalm
william_1434 said:
The n7000b is just a firmware. you can flash another firmware (and it will not brick your phone). the only down side to this is you won't be able to go on the telstra mobile websites, eg. mobile foxtel,
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isnt mobile foxtel just an app...
Anyone done this yet?
I tried the call recorder apps off the Market but none seem to record properly, they just use the speaker.
My note originally from Poland (!) bought via UK back in early November (can't believe I've had my wonderful toy for over six months now!) Given that there were very few Notes back then and next to none in Oz, I was very nervous about rooting and flashing - the challenge you are facing today. I spend many days reading nearly all the threads before biting the bullet and doing my first root!
All I can recommend you do is read Dr Ketan's flashing guide very carefully and make sure you have a backup. I've had a few nervous moments with black screen but always been able to recover by rebooting into recovery and restoring a backup. I'm on Telstra and never had a problem with any firmware I've used (I don't using Telstra Foxtel)
I know that the latest version requires you to flash an older version of ROM before you can root, but once done you can remove all the annoying rubbish and use great programs like Titanium backup to backup and restore the apps you want and freeze the CPU hogs!
I hope that helps you - my experience was different and I felt very alone the first few times I flashed (never having done it before) but the forums have been a godsend in helping.
PS I have never used Mobile Odin - I have found that CWM does all I need it to
So if the WiFi freezes on the N7000B, would it use a different WiFi chip or something? I did hear that the N7000B supports 5GHz and 2.4GHz where the N7000 supports 2.4 only. Not sure if this is true
Hi, I've had the n7000B for awhile now. and flashed most of the firmwares from n7000 model with no problems. been on GB, ICS. all spec about these models are the same. but still haven't found out why this is B on our model.
anyway it is safe to flash n7000 on n7000b!

S3 mini probably bricked

Hello everybody,
My friend owns a galaxy s3 mini in an attempt to root his phone he accedently bricked it. I don't know exactly how because he was being really stupid. I tried to flash his phone back to a stock firmware with a guide here on XDA, but it didn't work
I think he flashed a (custom) galaxy s2 firmware on his phone and totally bricked it.
When I boot up his phone It says Galaxy S2 and not s3 mini and won't boot any further.
Also his battery won't charge i left it on a charger all night, but it wouldn't properly charge and i could only leave it on for 10 minutes.
I put the phone with an old battery from my old Samsung Wave 525 in download mode. I flashed the Dutch version of the stock firmware and after it was done it would still only show galaxy s2 and not boot further
I don't think their is a solution but it would be great if their is one.
Digitalralf said:
Hello everybody,
My friend owns a galaxy s3 mini in an attempt to root his phone he accedently bricked it. I don't know exactly how because he was being really stupid. I tried to flash his phone back to a stock firmware with a guide here on XDA, but it didn't work
I think he flashed a (custom) galaxy s2 firmware on his phone and totally bricked it.
When I boot up his phone It says Galaxy S2 and not s3 mini and won't boot any further.
Also his battery won't charge i left it on a charger all night, but it wouldn't properly charge and i could only leave it on for 10 minutes.
I put the phone with an old battery from my old Samsung Wave 525 in download mode. I flashed the Dutch version of the stock firmware and after it was done it would still only show galaxy s2 and not boot further
I don't think their is a solution but it would be great if their is one.
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just flash it with an s3 firm XDD .
ummmm i did that already. I explained that in the first post?
Digitalralf said:
ummmm i did that already. I explained that in the first post?
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refer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159660
should work if you flash the param.tar
wow thanks to you guys
what did u do to fix the problem?
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[Q] Just got my S3 need help!

Hey guys has anyone got a definitive root working yet, i just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 4G i9305T on a VODAFONE (Australian) plan. I was wondering what guides i should use to root my device like for example theres some good ones like
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1967124
Which looks like a good one but people have stated that the recovery rom is abit outdated but the guide is still good.
Can someone recommended a replace recovery rom
Thanks lads.
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150
hey
so basically what that is , is its a rooted firmware which acts the exact same as a root but just doesnt have custom firmware?
mav747 said:
so basically what that is , is its a rooted firmware which acts the exact same as a root but just doesnt have custom firmware?
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Yes, then being rooted you can plan to customise without bricking your phone :good:

[Q] Help Rooting / Flashing to install cm 11

Hey guys sorry if I made a duplicate thread over this im new on fourms and such but I need flashing Cm 11 to my s3 mini SM-G730V its from verizon I used v root to root it and did that I have superuser etc I also downloaded the galaxy mini toolkit but everything in it that reauires odin will not work because odin says fail auth or some other error and also if I use normal stock recovery I get failed to verify authetication something or footage is bad I stayed up all night last night trying to het this I just want cm 11 on my mini any help will be appreciated I will screen share post ss or anything nesscessary for help
thanks in advance
Panda
Panthers_Panda said:
Hey guys sorry if I made a duplicate thread over this im new on fourms and such but I need flashing Cm 11 to my s3 mini SM-G730V its from verizon I used v root to root it and did that I have superuser etc I also downloaded the galaxy mini toolkit but everything in it that reauires odin will not work because odin says fail auth or some other error and also if I use normal stock recovery I get failed to verify authetication something or footage is bad I stayed up all night last night trying to het this I just want cm 11 on my mini any help will be appreciated I will screen share post ss or anything nesscessary for help
thanks in advance
Panda
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Your bootloader is locked by Samsung. You can only flash signed firmwares by Samsung via Odin. You must first unlock your bootloader, then you can start flashing custom ROMs or custom recoveries for your phone. Unfortunately, there are no way to unlock it and there are no custom ROMs or recoveries for SM-G730V yet. This CM11 version on our forum is for the international and Latin American variant (GT-i8190/N/L) only.
And you should know that Odin saved your phone near a soft bricked phone
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
Your bootloader is locked by Samsung. You can only flash signed firmwares by Samsung via Odin. You must first unlock your bootloader, then you can start flashing custom ROMs or custom recoveries for your phone. Unfortunately, there are no way to unlock it and there are no custom ROMs or recoveries for SM-G730V yet. This CM11 version on our forum is for the international and Latin American variant (GT-i8190/N/L) only.
And you should know that Odin saved your phone near a soft bricked phone
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even the cm 11 rom by nova fusion that is in the galaxy s3 mini rom section?
Panthers_Panda said:
even the cm 11 rom by nova fusion that is in the galaxy s3 mini rom section?
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Yes it's for the GT-i8190/N/L variant only.
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
Yes it's for the GT-i8190/N/L variant only.
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Yeah sorry about this thread after i did alittle more reading i also found that even loki wonbt work to unollock bootloader is anyone currently working on this or will just not ever be done?
Panthers_Panda said:
Yeah sorry about this thread after i did alittle more reading i also found that even loki wonbt work to unollock bootloader is anyone currently working on this or will just not ever be done?
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I think none currently working on it. Very less people using a SM-G730V variant of s3 mini. So I think, no, it will not ever be done.
Thumbs up for being helpful! Though the news sucks
Do I need to root s3 mini in order to flash cm11 with odin?
Also why doesn't odin see my phone?
Hello guys. I managed to flash the cm11 and twrp. The only problem is that i don't like the sms app. Is there a way to get the one that touchwiz had?
i don't think it is as easy as it sounds. you can deactivate stock sms app but i don't think you can easili install a new one...
I installed gosms for now but I want the Samsung SMS app
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samsung galaxy s3 mini update help

hello everyone
i like to start of with sayin hello to everyone and appreciate all the help i receive.
i have a Samsung galaxy s3 mini for 2yr and im in uk and i been seeing other phones running newer firmwares like lollipop and it feels and looks nice and would like it on mine. My s3 mini is currently running android version 4.1.2 and its been like that since new and doubt it get any updates now,
can i update this to a newer firmware please and a step by step process thanks as ok ish with phones know basic stuff but not a genius.
once again thank you all
yes you can. the phone will need to be rooted, custom recovery installed & a couple of other tools on pc,ie odin. there are many great guides & tutorials in these forums, so have a look around, read a little learn a lot, like we all did. decide on which rom works the best for you and go with that one(that will be the best rom),dont ask!!!!!. follow all instructions carefully & most of all...enjoy the ride... if you have any difficulty then just ask
Hello thank you.
I'm typing this from my s3 mini. It has been rooted with kingroot the rooting is ok now needed to allow permission.
So it's ok for a Uk Samsung galaxy s3 mini be updated to later firmware. I read couple guides on here with the cynam rom.
Has is got to be done by odin?.
I also read that can be done with rom manager app is this true?.
What is the latest and stable firmware for samsung galaxy s3 mini GT- i8190n?
Also erm What's a kernel and has that got to be done?
On the downloads page I choose my model and cyamogen then is it recovery or odin I download?
Thank you to everyone
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