Hey Guys,
I switched from the Iphone to Android, I just got the Galaxy s2 and I want to root it. I have been reading of the different ways to root the phone, based on what I have seen so far the GingerBreak seems to be the easiest way to do it. So I am here in the forum, my first post is requesting a confirmation from you guys, which is the easiest way for an idiot like me to root my galaxy s2 without bricking it ?
Thanks
RedCell X
There is guide here in other post.
Basically you have to flash custom kernel, reboot and flash stock kernel back.
All using Odin.
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Definitive SGS2 Rooting Guide for now .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Do you need root now .
jje
Gingerbreak only worked on the pre-production SGS2 models, it no longer works on the retail versions that are shipping now.
If you need root then use the link provided above, it works like a charm and you can always reflash an official kernel once you have root (and this is probably recommended if you also update your firmware to the lasted version).
The SGS1 usb jigs do work with the SGS2 and have the added bonus of resetting the custom firmware counter which may be handy if you ever need to return your phone under warranty, I got mine off of ebay yesterday and it works a treat.
rdy2go said:
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
Rootinf galaxy s2 continued
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
redcellx said:
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
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Dont worry about bricking your phone, even if something goes wrong with the flashing process you should always be able to get back into download mode so you can reflash either by using the keypress method or if that fails the usb jig should wake your phone up.
Then you can either use ODIN or even the Kies Recovery method to get a working ROM installed.
rwc3b said:
Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
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Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
MrYiff said:
Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
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Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
Some one should post a video on YouTube a how to
JJEgan said:
Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
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Ahh, that sucks then, I've never owned an SGS1 before so never looked in the SGS forum, if they have actively rejected modded phones in the past then it makes the usb jigs a very worthwhile investment then!
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I'm soon getting an SGS2 and I've had a search around the forums here and elsewhere, but I haven't found anything really conclusive, so here I am.
I want to root and run a custom ROM on my device. Mine will be brand new from Vodafone, so what is the first thing I should do? Any replies are much appreciated.
DannyDrama said:
I'm soon getting an SGS2 and I've had a search around the forums here and elsewhere, but I haven't found anything really conclusive, so here I am.
I want to root and run a custom ROM on my device. Mine will be brand new from Vodafone, so what is the first thing I should do? Any replies are much appreciated.
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1. cf root
2. install a custom rom
3. unlock the sim on your phone using the app from the market
What does cf stand for?
Thanks for the reply, I was confused as to what order to do it all in!
Chainfire - it's the dev's username. You'll see a lot of great of stuff made by that guy.
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Yes. You must wipe/factory reset before flashing a custom rom when coming from stock.
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My advice to you, read, read then read some more, if you don't even know what CF means, that is a sure indicator that you have not read enough.
If your interested in rooting, visit the Galaxy S II Original Android Development forum and read, trust me, it would be for your benefit that you understand exactly what you are doing, asking questions while doing it is not the way to go, things may go wrong (very rare), but it happens.
And everyone here has told you how to root but no one has mentioned the importance of the Backup of the EFS folder, it should be the first thing on agenda after rooting.
A couple of days reading the guides etc is far more valuable than a custom rom .
Unless you are one who belives its best to go blindly into the unknown .
jje
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I have heard of Chainfire, he was the first to root, right? I just hadn't head the abbreviation before. I'm reading non-stop before I do anything. I have a desire on 2.3, so I know my way around CWM. I still need to learn how to use KIES and ODIN. I certainly don't think going in blindly is the way to go at all. Not since this is an early upgrade anyway!
I've also seen a USB chip the resets the Samsung counter and removes the dreaded YTOD (Yellow Triangle Of Doom). Will I be able to remove that through any other way, ie splash screen/boot screen?
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go at all. Not since this is an early upgrade anyway!
I've also seen a USB chip the resets the Samsung counter and removes the dreaded YTOD (Yellow Triangle Of Doom). Will I be able to remove that through any other way, ie splash screen/boot screen?
Flash stock kernel removes yellow but does not reset rom counter .
jje
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hello every one
does flashing to an official rom void galaxy s ii warranty? im returning my device due some hardware problems (turn over does not work and auto-rotate is slow) and i have read that galaxy s ii has a flash counter,
so does this void my warranty if i used odin to flash the official rom?
at the same time, i have never flashed a custom rom and if i have never rooted my device?
thanks in advance
darkelfa2 said:
hello every one
does flashing to an official rom void galaxy s ii warranty? im returning my device due some hardware problems (turn over does not work and auto-rotate is slow) and i have read that galaxy s ii has a flash counter,
so does this void my warranty if i used odin to flash the official rom?
at the same time, i have never flashed a custom rom and if i have never rooted my device?
thanks in advance
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to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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rembrandtlnx said:
to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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i hope not so
thanks anyway
darkelfa2 said:
i hope not so
thanks anyway
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well, you can buy a usb jig and reset the counter
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If you've never flashed a custom rom or even rooted your phone, why do you wqnt to flash anything? From what you said you are in a factory state already... just do a system restore and then return the phone.
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rembrandtlnx said:
to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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As far as my experience, flashing official rom wont raise your counter. I flashed xxki3 perviously on my phone but the counter remains 0.
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Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
hololight said:
If you've never flashed a custom rom or even rooted your phone, why do you wqnt to flash anything? From what you said you are in a factory state already... just do a system restore and then return the phone.
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thanks alot, thats what i thought too, it should not void warranty as far as i am using samsung-made rom
thanks alot im soo happy
ephraim033 said:
As far as my experience, flashing official rom wont raise your counter. I flashed xxki3 perviously on my phone but the counter remains 0.
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thanks, and yeah, it does not, i was afraid becuase i read the flash counter
thread
thanks agine
JJEgan said:
Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
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that was my opinion, but when i read the thread about flash counter
i got stunned so i had to check out
thanks
JJEgan said:
Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
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Well then im sorry for the wrong answer, i learned something new here
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Well then im sorry for the wrong answer, i learned something new here
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its ok
after all, we are here to learn from each other
So is a usb jig some kind of file you flash? Or is it an actual usb device of some sort?
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So is a usb jig some kind of file you flash? Or is it an actual usb device of some sort?
sent from t'internet
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no it is not a file, its a small device (looks like mini usb flash memory)
they often use it to reset the phone after a brick (when the phone stop working
because of playing with roms incorrectly... etc)
also they use it to reset the flash counter that count how mant times u install custom roms to re-tain the warranty, but now they found ''flash counter" counter in the galaxy s ii, so the jig want re-tain your warranty.
hope this answers some of your questions.
SGS II Warranty - As per Samsung South Africa
Hi guys,
Maybe a little late response but I am in South Africa and I flashed my SII with official international version of ICS.
Now has yellow triangle at boot. I did some research and found out all about the flash counter and custom ROM. The number of Doomsayers on the interwebs got me worried, so I called SAMSUNG SA tech support and blindly asked the question.
I was told:
1) Yes custom ROM and Rooted / unsecured Kernel VOIDS warranty.
2) Even if it was official ICS ROM but not released for South Africa, when phone goes in for repair, warranty will be void.
3) If I flash original Stock Kernel and use KIES to flash current official android version 2.3.x then warranty is NO LONGER VOID.
4) I am waiting for technical to get back to me regarding the importance, if any, of the flash counter flag and if it needs to be 'RESET' before sending hadset in for repair.
I will post again as soon as I get feedback.
PS: I also have Motorola Razr Driod. Two concerns are that Motorola has none of the warranty issues of Samsung, and why is samsung so helpfull? They ask device serial no: they are getting the phone slammed...
4) I am waiting for technical to get back to me regarding the importance, if any, of the flash counter flag and if it needs to be 'RESET' before sending hadset in for repair.
Samsung have stated the obvious in regards to service personnel and warranty repairs .
Root look for root apps
Custom rom
Custom rom counter and Samsung altered the firmware after learning of the jig workaround .
All void warranty .
Fact is some service personnel have turned a blind eye to some infringements but there are enough reports on XDA of warranty refusals not to take the chance .
The Samsung letter is widely available on the web .
jje
You can use a USB JIG to Reset Binary Counter of your phone. If you have kernel 2.3.6 and above you can install the old bootloader.
Okay, i have a SGS 2 now for a couple of months, and i want to start flashing.
There are a couple of things i wanted to ask before i get started.
1. I heard about the USB-Jig... Am I right if i think that you need this to get
your phone fully back to stock for warranty reasons?
2. Is there a work-around for this JIG, so i dont have to buy it?
3. Is there some sort of EZ-base rom, like there was for the SGS?
I used that one everytime to get back to stock.. that way KIES recognized
my phone, and updated me back to latest rom.
I hope someone can help me underway flashing!
On my SGS i was a true flash whore, never knowing how long i would stay on one ROM. (most of the time just one day, and then trying out something different! )
Thank you guys in advance!
number one: Yes i do not have one but most people on here would suggest to buy it. You need to flash a stock rom yes then use the jig and it will just as you bought it out of the box.
number 2: Not really from what i have been reading. You can make your own jig but its only a couple of bucks so i say its a good investment
number 3 : do not know as i never used sgs. came straight from an iphone and never looked back
and if you want help with flashing let me know and i can give you some guides
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Read here first my friend:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Then to get rooted go to this thread read carefully and choose the cf-root kernel that you need flash it through odin and you be up and running. But the most important things are. Read the instructions carefully and second make a backup of your current rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
fejth said:
Okay, i have a SGS 2 now for a couple of months, and i want to start flashing.
There are a couple of things i wanted to ask before i get started.
1. I heard about the USB-Jig... Am I right if i think that you need this to get
your phone fully back to stock for warranty reasons?
No
USB jig will put phone to download mode and on older bootloaders reset custom rom counter to zero .
2. Is there a work-around for this JIG, so i dont have to buy it?
No but you only need a jig to clear custom rom counter not to boot to download mode .
You require Original rom or stock rom flashed via Odin that will wipe root .
If the custom rom counter now shows any count you will require the usb jig if counter is zero you do not require the usb jig .
jje
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fejth said:
Okay, i have a SGS 2 now for a couple of months, and i want to start flashing.
There are a couple of things i wanted to ask before i get started.
1. I heard about the USB-Jig... Am I right if i think that you need this to get
your phone fully back to stock for warranty reasons?
No
USB jig will put phone to download mode and on older bootloaders reset custom rom counter to zero .
2. Is there a work-around for this JIG, so i dont have to buy it?
No but you only need a jig to clear custom rom counter not to boot to download mode .
You require Original rom or stock rom flashed via Odin that will wipe root .
If the custom rom counter now shows any count you will require the usb jig if counter is zero you do not require the usb jig .
jje
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Thanks JJE for that mate...Explained it far better than i did.
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Thanks you guys!
Really helped alot!
I'm gonna take the plunge now, after i got myself the stock roms as a back-up.
Where can i buy those Jigs? I don't know if Samsung repairmen really check if the kernel counter is zero, but just to be sure:
Where to buy that Jiggy!?
fejth said:
Thanks you guys!
Really helped alot!
I'm gonna take the plunge now, after i got myself the stock roms as a back-up.
Where can i buy those Jigs? I don't know if Samsung repairmen really check if the kernel counter is zero, but just to be sure:
Where to buy that Jiggy!?
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cheap as chips
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UNBrick-S...686806?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f0d46da16
That's really cheap, but erhm...
I live in holland and don't have Paypal.
And to make things worse; In holland on THE selling-site-thingy,
those JIGS cost 7,50 EUR.
But allright, it's a small price for all the Awesom things i get when i get flashin again!
First ROM to try; CM7...or...MIUI....or...aaargh! *gettinmadbecauseofchoices*
fejth said:
That's really cheap, but erhm...
I live in holland and don't have Paypal.
And to make things worse; In holland on THE selling-site-thingy,
those JIGS cost 7,50 EUR.
But allright, it's a small price for all the Awesom things i get when i get flashin again!
First ROM to try; CM7...or...MIUI....or...aaargh! *gettinmadbecauseofchoices*
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Try either checkrom or Androidmeda. For androidmeda just click on my sig and it will take you there...Great rom many choices devs are always there to support you and overall all for me a great rom the best really...But checkrom is a wicked rom and has the kitchen to which that will spoil you for choice also. CM7 great but if i was you id start with sammy roms and then move over the CM7
Hello everyone,
I'm new at android and everything so i would love to ask you developers (professionals) some questions.
First of all i would like to root my phone to get ICS but I'm kinda concern that i will lose my warranty. So the question is: "Is there any way to unroot your phone and get it back on official software (ROM)?" so i don't lose my warranty when i need some repairs or something.
Second questions is: "Can a failing at root damage my phone ?".
And third : "Can you recommend my some software, rom, or anything for rooting safely ?"
My spec :
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575467 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
PS: Sorry for my bad English its not my native language.
PPS: Sorry if similar thread exist.
Make sure to ask questions in the Q/A section next time instead of the general.
1. You will lose warranty by rooting. You will have to reflash the stock rom and use a USB jig (you need to buy it) reset the counter. You could also just flash the ICS and flash triangle away which does the same as a USB jig, but its Highly recommened to use a usb jig.
2. Failing to root wont physically damage the phone, but can cause a brick. This phone is fairly hard to brick and it can be fixed by flashing stock roms using odin. (a usb jig can also help in this situation).
3. Flash this for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions are provided nicely and its rather easy to root with this. You do also have some other options of one-click root if you wish.
Houselegend said:
First of all i would like to root my phone to get ICS
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Why would you want to root your phone to get ICS? You don't need root to install ICS.
If that's your only reason for rooting, don't.
Official ICS is coming this month, so id just wait for it if this is the only reason for rooting your phone.
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Houselegend said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new at android and everything so i would love to ask you developers (professionals) some questions.
First of all i would like to root my phone to get ICS but I'm kinda concern that i will lose my warranty. So the question is: "Is there any way to unroot your phone and get it back on official software (ROM)?" so i don't lose my warranty when i need some repairs or something.
Second questions is: "Can a failing at root damage my phone ?".
And third : "Can you recommend my some software, rom, or anything for rooting safely ?"
My spec :
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575467 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
PS: Sorry for my bad English its not my native language.
PPS: Sorry if similar thread exist.
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Personally if you just want ICS I would just wait until it officially comes out. No need to void your warranty . Word of advise if you do decide you want to root one day ALWAYS look for a method to reverse it.
Kaze105 said:
Make sure to ask questions in the Q/A section next time instead of the general.
1. You will lose warranty by rooting. You will have to reflash the stock rom and use a USB jig (you need to buy it) reset the counter. You could also just flash the ICS and flash triangle away which does the same as a USB jig, but its Highly recommened to use a usb jig.
2. Failing to root wont physically damage the phone, but can cause a brick. This phone is fairly hard to brick and it can be fixed by flashing stock roms using odin. (a usb jig can also help in this situation).
3. Flash this for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions are provided nicely and its rather easy to root with this. You do also have some other options of one-click root if you wish.
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Sorry for posting it here i saw the Q&A forum 20 sec later ... but i was unable to delete this thread so ...
Thanks for advice and where can i get USB jig ?
oinkylicious said:
Why would you want to root your phone to get ICS? You don't need root to install ICS.
If that's your only reason for rooting, don't.
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Official ICS is coming this month, so id just wait for it if this is the only reason for rooting your phone.
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Official release of ICS will be with TouchWiz and ye like many of us i hate it. That's the main reason for getting a custom ROM. Well others reason is that it will be a lot faster ...
Houselegend said:
Sorry for posting it here i saw the Q&A forum 20 sec later ... but i was unable to delete this thread so ...
Thanks for advice and where can i get USB jig ?
EBAY
Official release of ICS will be with TouchWiz and ye like many of us i hate it. That's the main reason for getting a custom ROM. Well others reason is that it will be a lot faster
But there are no custom roms built on ICS genuine release yet .
A lot faster we will see .
jje
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Houselegend said:
But there are no custom roms built on ICS genuine release yet .
A lot faster we will see .
jje
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Resurrection Rom v9.6 by westcrip is in my opinion the best ics rom (without TW) so far! no fc's, very smooth, best battery life i've ever experienced..
Houselegend said:
Official release of ICS will be with TouchWiz and ye like many of us i hate it. That's the main reason for getting a custom ROM. Well others reason is that it will be a lot faster ...
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totally agree! as i mentioned definetely try out resurrection rom by Westcrip!
Nice to hear that this ROM work so well ...
Nice to hear that this Resurrection ROM (and many other) work so well ...
But ... It's simply to difficult and risky for newbies like me (and a lot other i could imagine)
I have decided to wait for official Samsung ICS firmware and maby get root when some nice tool like Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0] (zergRush Exploit) or OneClick Root becomes available ...
And BTW I don't think TouchWiz is that bad at all.
Only reason for me to get root, was getting rid of some Samsung bloatware.
Wow a question in the general section.
I think @Houselegend want to change ROM because of same reason like me. ICS comes out for few days, yes, but in our countries we must wait for our operators to get update. I don't know how much we will wait, but we expect about 2-3 months!
I can't stay more on stock, it's boring and battery duration is very short.
So, if is simple to get back on stock ROM, unroot and reset counter, why not play with custom ROMs?
GTRSkyR34 said:
So, if is simple to get back on stock ROM, unroot and reset counter, why not play with custom ROMs?
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There are a few threads on how to get back to the stock rom. To reset the counter u have to use a usb jig (u can buy one, those are really cheap) but there may be some apps out there to reset the counter but i think the sinpliest and most secure way is to use a jig! But why do u need to get back to the stock roms?
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lorenzvdt said:
There are a few threads on how to get back to the stock rom. To reset the counter u have to use a usb jig (u can buy one, those are really cheap) but there may be some apps out there to reset the counter but i think the sinpliest and most secure way is to use a jig! But why do u need to get back to the stock roms?
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Because someday if i need to fix my phone i don't want to lose my warranty ...
BTW. I watched few videos you can make your own USB Jig for under 2-3$ with a 300K Ohm resistor and MicroUSB cable
Houselegend said:
Because someday if i need to fix my phone i don't want to lose my warranty ...
BTW. I watched few videos you can make your own USB Jig for under 2-3$ with a 300K Ohm resistor and MicroUSB cable
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later bootl;oaders jig nont working .
The post below deals with preparation for ICS and obtaining original firmware can equally be applied to saving original firmware for recovery to warranty state.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540023
jje
JJEgan said:
later bootl;oaders jig nont working .
The post below deals with preparation for ICS and obtaining original firmware can equally be applied to saving original firmware for recovery to warranty state.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540023
jje
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I got Check Fus but there are no my network on that list.
Bosnia and Hercegovina m:tel
EDIT:
I just found my Product Code
GT-I9100RWASMO
Will that help me with anything ?
PS:
I didn't root my phone yet or anything so i am able to do my own backup of everything ? So i can restore it to official if i need to and then use USB Jig to hide everything ?
Hi there guys, I know you guys will make fun of me and everything but I felt that XDA is the best place to ask this question.
If I root my Galaxy S III will i void my warranty? Also, if I root my device will i be able to restore my original factory (carrier) firmware and everything as if it wasn't ever touched.
Finally, how easy is it?
Yes it will void your warranty, and again yes you can restore it back to all stock.
Do post your questions in q & a thread next time
《tapatalked from galaxy s3》
Yes, but you can always delete flash counter with triangleaway app and then flash original firmware from www.samfirmware.com . So you will have phone like out of a box and with warranty.
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-A-P-M- said:
Yes, but you can always delete flash counter with triangleaway app and then flash original firmware from www.samfirmware.com . So you will have phone like out of a box and with warranty.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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I do not want to start a new thread for this though it goes bit offtopic. I was reading on day 1 of my purchase and decided to actually use the device and be sure does it have immediate issues as is so I decided to not do anything to it. Now I am bit more interested as I mostly have not had any problems that I could list as immediate hardware problems. I read first that there is way to reset one counter but not other, and how I understood it was that there is counter for ROM flashes and one for Kernel flashes, and one for ROM flashes. How I read it was that the Kernel counter can't be reset as of yet but ROM flash counter can be reset.
There is a method to root that does not include flashing a insecure kernel what to me feels like something that should not rise that permanent counter, right?
Also is it more recommended to try something like Android Revolution HD 6.0 or Cynogenmod rather than just plain root?
Snaproo said:
Hi there guys, I know you guys will make fun of me and everything but I felt that XDA is the best place to ask this question.
If I root my Galaxy S III will i void my warranty? Also, if I root my device will i be able to restore my original factory (carrier) firmware and everything as if it wasn't ever touched.
Finally, how easy is it?
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There is a reason why rooting invalidates your warranty: it's very easy to mess with stuff you shouldn't. You may delete files that the OS needs to boot (fixable through recovery, or a reflash), or overclock and overvolt your CPU and GPU so much that your processor burns. So, if you do root, make sure you read guides for anything you do, and that you understand what you're doing.
It's just like driving, actually. If you know what you're doing and pay attention, you will be allright most of the time, unless when someone else screws up and you get unlucky. If you know what you're doing but get complacent, you may miss a sign or something like that, and the chances you get in an accident increase (a good example is the famous brickbug from the Note, SGS2, Tab 7.7, etc: Samsung screwed up, and root users who didn't pay attention could brick their devices. Those events are rare, though). If you have no idea what you're doing and are just following to online guides the letter, your car has just became a weapon of mass destruction. Accidents will happen, sooner or later.
So, be careful, and make sure you understand what's going on whenever you see the SuperUser/SuperSU notices. If you do that, you will be fine, and (as others already said) you will be able to get the software 100% "unrooted" if something ever needs warranty.