Root, Custom Recovery, and Unlocked Bootloader for Jelly Bean OTA
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Description: Since the previous root method that worked in ICS has been blocked in Jelly Bean. I've decided to create this simple guide (loosely based on this thread) that will allow you to root, flash a custom recovery of your choosing, and unlock the bootloader on your Verizon Galaxy S III device if you just received the official Jelly Bean OTA (without having to flash a factory image).
Downloads
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Step 1 - Flashing VRALEC Bootchain to allow Custom Recovery
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Step 2 - Installing a Custom Recovery
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Step 3 - Rooting Your Device and Unlocking Your Bootloader
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Step 4 - Restoring your Jelly Bean Bootchain
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Credits
Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLK3 leak (via PM)
Credit goes to cnlson for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)
Credit goes to AdamOutler and African-Canadian Sock Monkey for providing the Verizon Galaxy S III Unlocked Bootloader (Original Post)
Credit goes to invisiblek for providing the VRALEC Bootchain allowing custom recovery flashing (Original Link)
Credit goes to Chainfire for creating SuperSU (Original Post)
Credit goes to Koush for creating ClockworkMod Recovery (Original Link)
Credit goes to Dees_Troy for creating TWRP Recovery (Original Post)