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Root [MetroPCS/CDMA] [STOCK][ODIN][TAR] Return to stock non-root

Btw, could someone PLEASE post their result of using this method to return to stock in Odin, so I can update the OP and post proper instructions to return to "bone stock" metro sgs3?
That way I can take away that big old red warning at the top...
What just worked for me??? Yay!!!!!
1. downloaded files
2. unzipped files to a location of your choice (boot in to recovery)
3. Flashed metro-to-stock ROOTED file
3. manually booted into TWRP
4. opened Odin
5. load stock boot image file into the bootloader file loader slot in Odin
6. hooked up phone to computer
6. boot into TWRP go to reboot
7. select download
8. phone should boot into Odin mode
9. press start on the Odin program thats open on your computer
10. wait until Odin says pass and phone will reboot
11. repeat steps 3-9 (note change file in step 5 to the stock-recovery-file)
*****that did it for me, hope this helps*****
 
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What just worked for me??? Yay!!!!!
1. downloaded files
2. unzipped files to a location of your choice (boot in to recovery)
3. Flashed metro-to-stock ROOTED file
3. manually booted into TWRP
4. opened Odin
5. load stock boot image file into the bootloader file loader slot in Odin
6. hooked up phone to computer
6. boot into TWRP go to reboot
7. select download
8. phone should boot into Odin mode
9. press start on the Odin program thats open on your computer
10. wait until Odin says pass and phone will reboot
11. repeat steps 3-9 (note change file in step 5 to the stock-recovery-file)
*****that did it for me, hope this helps*****
Ok can you let us know what files you used "1.downloaded files" theres a few in within the thread can you be more specific for step 1 thanks in advanced
 
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