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  1. TheBritton

    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...
  2. TheBritton

    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...
  3. TheBritton

    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...
  4. TheBritton

    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...
  5. TheBritton

    Congrats

    Congrats, JD on the new badge! It's very nice to have you here!
  6. TheBritton

    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...
  7. TheBritton

    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...
  8. TheBritton

    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...
  9. TheBritton

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. TheBritton

    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...
  12. TheBritton

    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...
  13. TheBritton

    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...
  14. TheBritton

    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...
  15. TheBritton

    Root [Sprint/Cricket] [SPRINT/CRICKET] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, Sprint/Cricket 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 Sprint/Cricket Galaxy S3 however as a Sprint/Cricket user you can still post...
  16. TheBritton

    Root [MetroPCS/CDMA] [METROPCS] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, MetroPCS 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 MetroPCS Galaxy S3 however as a MetroPCS user you can still post in the main...
  17. TheBritton

    Root [Boost Mobile] [BOOST] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, Boost 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 Boost Mobile Galaxy S3 however as a Boost Mobile user you can still post in the...
  18. TheBritton

    Root [AT&T] [AT&T] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, AT&T 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 AT&T Galaxy S3 however as an AT&T user you can still post in the main Galaxy S3 forum for...
  19. TheBritton

    Root [Virgin Mobile] [OUTDATED][ROM][STOCK][CWM][MD7] Stock Unrooted MD7 ROM: Flashable ZIP & CWM Backup

    100% STOCK UNROOTED CWM RECOVERY BACKUP Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 Build MD7 This is a zipped archive of a backup made with ClockworkMod Recovery. The backup was made before the phone even booted up so this is a complete right out of the box backup of the stock rom which also means it does...
  20. TheBritton

    Root [Virgin Mobile] [VIRGIN MOBILE] Public Service Annoucement (Please Read)

    Hello, fellow Virgin 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 Virgin Mobile Galaxy S3 however as a Virgin Mobile user you can still post...
  21. TheBritton

    For Sale : $100.00 : [Virgin Mobile] Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE with TWRP Recovery 2.4.3.0

    Buy | Sell | Trade ..For Sale . Device/Item(s) ..[Virgin Mobile] Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE with TWRP Recovery 2.4.3.0 . Price ..$100.00 . Shipping Included? ..Yes . Payment Options ..Paypal . Condition ..Great: Device in great shape - no or missing accessories (USB...
  22. TheBritton

    Help [VIRGIN MOBILE] SD cards

    I want this thread to be limited to virgin mobile users. Has anyone experienced any issues with sd cards? Issues as discussed here?: http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/654417-samsung-galaxy-s3-kills-sd-cards.html Just curious before I purchase the device.
  23. TheBritton

    Samsung Tips Breakthrough in '5G' Technology

    1.056Gbps on the 28GHz wave spectrum. The millimeter band is capable of transferring massive amounts of data practically without limitation. Unbelievable! What do you guys think?! Samsung Tips Breakthrough in '5G' Technology | News & Opinion | PCMag.com
  24. TheBritton

    Root [Sprint] [SPRINT][GUIDE][BASIC][WIP] Rooting for Newbies!

    THIS METHOD INTENDED FOR SPRINT USERS ROOTING FOR NEWBIES! First off, thanks to xInterlopeRx who is a part of [OUDHS] (Official Unloved Devices Hit Squad) which brought us ports such as the TWRP and CWM recoveries which will be used to root this phone. Expect brilliant future development...
  25. TheBritton

    [GUIDE][BASIC]How to UN-root your Samsung Galaxy S2 4G

    HOW TO RETURN PHONE TO STOCK: In case you find it necessary to return your phone to a retail store or send it back to Virgin Mobile, this will turn your phone back into COMPLETE STOCK JELLYEAN (Build GB28). To do this, we will going the way of the easy OneClick to accommodate newbies. 1. Go...