Help Unrooted S3 still has custm status

[LilithCross]

I unrooted my Galaxy S3 and everything seemed to be removed but it still has a custom status and won't let me do software updates. Is there any way to fix this without re-rooting?

 

[funkylogik]

Hi. How did you unroot it? Do you maybe have custom recovery installed or have you removed any system apps?

 

[LilithCross]

Honestly, I can't 100% remember as it was done almost a year ago. I have gotten an S5 so hadn't been using my S3.

 

[LilithCross]

I have also completely factory reset the phone.

 

[EarlyMon]

Factory data reset only cleans up your data and apps.

To return to stock, you have to do just that and install the stock software.

 

[LilithCross]

Where do i find the stock firmware and how do I install it??

 

[EarlyMon]

Check out the root forums here, listed above or below the thread list for the S3, depending on your settings for us.

You'll want to look for any info on this in forum matching your carrier as the software you need may vary.

Some threads may be older but please ask in them anyway so you know you have someone who can guide you with your phone.

 

[Madbat]

You'll need Odin on your PC to install firmware. What carrier and model number?