How to Root Verizon Galaxy S3 "SCH-I353" on Android 4.3 "NC1" update

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More users after updating their Verizon galaxy S3 SCH-I535 to the latest I535VZWCNC1 update, they lost the ability to root their phone by using SafeRoot method, which was completely safe, easy and it doesn't trip KNOX nor binary counter.
I have found a way to root NC1 update by using "SafeRoot" again on the latest android 4.3 jelly bean like any other devices without unlocking bootloader.

Requirements :
  • I535_Root_Kernel file
  • I535_NC1_Kernel file
  • Odin3 any, version
  • Installed Samsung Kies or Samsung mobile USB driver
  • Saferoot tool file
Instructions :
  1. This process WON'T wipe your data, but backup your phone just in case this process corrupt your data. 
  2. Flash I535_ROOT_Kernel.tar.md5 file by odin3 in PDA or AP section.
  3. Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
  4. Root your device using SafeRoot method by following this guide : [No Warranty Void] Safe Root Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3/S4 Note 2
  5. Make sure your phone is rooted by trying App which require root permission.
  6. Flash back NC1 kernel by Odin3.
Congratulation, your Verizon galaxy S3 SCH-I535 is rooted on the latest Android 4.3 jelly bean without tripping binary or KNOX counter.
This video was made for GT-I9300 but it's exactly the same steps for SCH-I535
Notes:
  • Download and install manually busybox if the tool is failed to install it.
  • Use this guide at your own risk.
  • Kernel files on this post are ONLY for Verizon galaxy S3 SCH-I535 and ONLY for Android 4.3 jelly bean NOT 4.4.2 KitKat
  • You will not be able to receive OTA update, but you can update your device at any time by Kies or Odin3. 
  • This process is tested by "Devon Onescu" and worked great "It worked like a charm!!! Thanx for helping me root my device again:)".
  • To unroot your device --> Open SuperSU app / Settings / Full UnRoot then flash stock FW
Downloads :
  • Odin3 v3.04 HERE, v3.07 HERE, v3.09 HERE
  • Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
  • Latest Samsung Kies HERE
  • Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
  • I535_ROOT_Kernel HERE
  • I535_NC1_Kernel  HERE
  • SafeRoot tool files  HERE credit "k1mu" his thread

[No Warranty Void] Root Android 4.3 for Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300

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Samsung has blocked rooting the international version of the galaxy S3 GT-I9300 by using SafeRoot method, which was completely safe, easy and it doesn't void the warranty of the phone nor trip flash (binary) counter.
I have found a way to make "SafeRoot" root the galaxy S3 GT-I9300 on the latest android 4.3 jelly bean like any other devices.

Requirements :
  • I9300_Root_Kernel file
  • I9300_MK6_Kernel file
  • Odin3
  • Installed Samsung Kies or Samsung mobile USB driver
  • Saferoot file
Instructions :
  1. All the process WON'T wipe your data, but back it up just incase this process corrupt your data.
  2. Flash Root_Kernel.tar.md5 file by odin3 in PDA or AP section.
  3. Make sure Re-Partition is NOT selected.
  4. Root your device using SafeRoot method by following this guide : [No Warranty Void] Safe Root Android 4.3 for Galaxy S3/S4 Note 2
  5. Flash back the current kernel of your firmware MK6 until Samsung update it by Odin3
Congratulation, your galaxy S3 GT-I9300 is rooted on the latest version of Android 4.3 jelly bean without tripping flash (binary) counter.
Notes:
  • Download and install manually busybox if the tool is failed to install it.
  • Use this guide at your own risk
  • This process and kernel files ONLY for the international version GT-I9300 and ONLY for Android 4.3 jelly bean.
  • Normally this process will continue to work until Samsung starts to push Android 4.4 kitkat to the S3 (DON'T use it on 4.4 kitkat, it will brick your device).
  • You will not be able to receive OTA update, but you can update your device at any time by Kies or Odin3. 
  • This process is tested by me and worked on all the latest Android 4.3 jelly bean firmwares.
  • To unroot your device --> Open SuperSU app / Settings / Full UnRoot.
Downloads :
  • Odin3 v3.04 HERE, v3.07 HERE, v3.09 HERE
  • Latest Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
  • Latest Samsung Kies HERE
  • Latest Samsung Kies 3 HERE
  • I9300_Root_Kernel HERE
  • I9300_MK6_Kernel  HERE 
  • I9300_NB1_Kernel HERE thanks to "afham"
  • SafeRoot files HERE 

How to Flash Official Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 by Odin

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This guide will be about how to flash official firmware for Any Samsung galaxy S4 or any Samsung galaxy device.
By this guide you can upgrade or downgrade the galaxy device to any firmwares by using Odin

Requirements :
1- Official firmware for the model number of your device
2- Odin3
3- Samsung Kies or Samsung mobile driver
4- USB cable
5- Charged galaxy device
6- Windows PC

Before starting :
1- Backup your important data first just in case of this process corrupt your data. [important in downgrading]
2- Download and install Samsung mobile driver (Skip this if you already have Samsung Kies)  (Link below)
3- Download a firmware file SamMobile or Samsung-updates then unzip it only one time
4- Download Odin3 then unzip it (Link below)
5- Disable the antivirus software
6- Close Samsung Kies and disconnect any device connected to USB ports on your computer

Flashing instructions :
1- Run "Odin3" as administrator
2- Click on PDA button and navigate to the *.tar or *.tar.md5 file that you extracted (this is for firmware which contains only one file *.tar or *.tar.md5)
root
android
 - If the Zip file contains more than one *.tar file then they will be labeled with PDA, Phone and CSC. Put them in the corresponding section of Odin
3 - Shut down your device and make sure your device is completely off
4 - Put your device into download mode by pressing and holding (Volume Down + Home + Power) buttons
5 - Press Volume up to continue
6 - Connect the device to your computer by USB cable and wait until you get a sign in Odin (ID:COM section) and "Added" in message box.
7 - Make sure re-partition is NOT SELECTED [Very important]
  8- Click Start and wait a few minutes until you see "PASS!".
Done!
Notes :
~ Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device while flashing
~ I am not responsible if something wrong happened to your device (use this AT YOUR OWN RISK)
~ Install Samsung Mobile Driver or Samsung Kies if you don't see a sign in Odin (Step 6)
~ Close or End process Samsung Kies If you see in message box this error :
SetupConnection..
Can't open the serial(COM) port.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1) 
~ This process takes maximum 10 minutes
~ Flashing unofficial firmware will increase the flash counter
~ Flashing official firmware won't increase the flash counter and won't cancel the warranty of your device
~ If your device stuck in boot loop after downgrading, factory reset your device from recovery mode (Vol up+Home+Power)

Downloads :
Odin3_v3.04 HERE, v3.07 HERE, v3.09 HERE
Samsung Mobile Driver HERE
Latest Samsung Kies HERE

How to Backup & Restore EFS [IMEI] for All Samsung Galaxy S4 Variant

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IMEI is a unique identification number programmed onto your device and you can check the unique IMEI of your device by dialing *#06# or written on sticker under the battery. It is required in order to be correctly identified on a mobile network.
Without IMEI, you cannot make calls, send SMS or use mobile data.

EFS is a partition on the internal memory of your device which contain important data including the IMEI.
If the data in this partition gets corrupt, you will lose your IMEI

Requirements :
1. Samsung galaxy S4 device
2. "Android Terminal Emulator" app (Link below)

Before starting :
1. Root your device
2. Download and install "Android Terminal Emulator" app

EFS Backing up Steps :
1. Open "Android Terminal Emulator" and type
Su
Then enter
It will ask for root permission
2.A. For galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Type :
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/efs.img
Then enter
B.  For galaxy S4 all LTE and US variant Type :
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10 of=/sdcard/efs.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/sdcard/mod1.bin
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/mod2.bin
Then enter
C.  For galaxy S3 all LTE and US variant Type :
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11 of=/sdcard/efs.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 of=/sdcard/mod1.bin
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/mod2.bin
Then enter
3. Backup the created files on your phone's internal storage to your PC or the cloud.

EFS Restoring Steps :
1. Send the files (Step 3) to the internal storage of your device
2. Open "Android Terminal Emulator" and type :
Su
Then enter
It will ask for root permission
3.A. For galaxy S4 GT-I9500 Type :
dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3
Then enter
B. For galaxy S4 all LTE and US variant Type :
dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p10
dd if=/sdcard/mod1.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
dd if=/sdcard/mod2.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12 
Then enter
C. For galaxy S3 all LTE and US variant Type :
dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p11
dd if=/sdcard/mod1.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p12
dd if=/sdcard/mod2.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 
Then enter
4. Restart your device
Done !
Notes :
~ It won't delete your data
~ Make sure you choose the correct cmd in restoring process
~ This method will work only on ROOTED devices
~ Backing up EFS partition is highly recommended for users who use the custom Roms
~ Use it at your own risk
~ This method won't repair your device if you don't have a backup of the EFS partition, but you can to try this How to Fix "Not Registered on Network"/Wrong IMEI for Galaxy S3/S4/Note2
~ Every device has unique partition, so you can't use this if you have backup file from another device

Downloads :
Android Terminal Emulator App HERE