I looked around and apparently rooted phones are getting the yellow triangle with an "!" in it when they turn their phone on, just underneath the screen with the model number. Now it turns on and works fine, but it's a new phone and I'm especially paranoid of stuff like this for new stuff I pay alot for. Its a Virgin/Bell Galaxy 2 that I unlocked via instructions here using the Superoneclick etc etc. to use with my Rogers SIM. I have 0 knowledge about ROMS and flashing and what not but I'm a quick learner. If someone could help me out in removing the yellow triangle or point me in a direction that I can read and find info on I would greatly appreciate it.
I've heard that you can remove it by flashing the stock kernel again. You can also remove it with a USB jig. You can make one or just buy one for a couple of quid. Here's a link.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....533864&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156
Yes, flashing back a stock kernel via Odin removes the triangle.
As you likely have root by then, you can also flash back to a custom kernel without using Odin (i.e. directely on the phone) which will not trigger the triangle again (it only comes out of hiding when flashing custom stuff via Odin).
HellcatDroid said:
Yes, flashing back a stock kernel via Odin removes the triangle.
As you likely have root by then, you can also flash back to a custom kernel without using Odin (i.e. directely on the phone) which will not trigger the triangle again (it only comes out of hiding when flashing custom stuff via Odin).
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Is there a guide on doing this? I'm pretty confused as to how to go about doing this. No idea what you guys mean when you say flash. I apologize in advance for the noob-iness.
Araho said:
Is there a guide on doing this? I'm pretty confused as to how to go about doing this. No idea what you guys mean when you say flash. I apologize in advance for the noob-iness.
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simple would be getting a USB Jig in eBya. Solves "Yellow Triangle" and "Resets binary counter" as well
I thougt it is connected to the CF-Root kernel?
Does this triangle shows up if the custom binary count is higher than 0 or is it only connected to the CF-Root?
I'll test it for you!
Yeah, the Jig is the (very) easy (and neat) way.
However, there is a few rough guides on how to get rid of it and reflash a custom kernel.
The term "flash" refers to writing all the OS related stuff (kernel, system and the such) into the reserved internal storage space, BTW.
The term is derived from the fact that the OS / FW is stored on a "flash" memory.
Basically it is:
- root the current system
- flashing an original stock kernel back into the phone using the PC app "Odin" or "Heimdall" (Odin is Windows only, Heimdall is an opensource multiplatform app)
- using the abilities root gives, flashing back the custom kernel of your choice either via special Apps (running on the phone, CF-Root comes with CWM Manager for example that allows to flash kernels) or plain and simple via dd from a terminal console (Terminal App can be downloaded from the market) or an ADB shell.
Phil1988 said:
I thougt it is connected to the CF-Root kernel?
Does this triangle shows up if the custom binary count is higher than 0 or is it only connected to the CF-Root?
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Neither.
The triangle simple shows that the last kernel flashed via Odin was a non Samsung signed one.
It's independant of the custom binary counter and does not only apply to CF-Root, happens with everything not comming from Samy.
Flashing a Samy signed kernel again removes the triangle, but the counter stays unchanged.
As mentioned already, the USB Jig resets both.
and because you have root, after using the Jig you removed to triangle, reset the counter to zero and can now flash anything you want via CWM (ClockWorkMod) without triggering the triangle or counter again.
And in case of warranty, I think flashing a stock kernel with Odin including repartition and PIT file should get rid of all the traces.
Thanks for all the help guys I just ordered the Jig off ebay should be here soon. Will my phone still stay unlocked if I use the jig?
Araho said:
Thanks for all the help guys I just ordered the Jig off ebay should be here soon. Will my phone still stay unlocked if I use the jig?
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As mentioned above the Jig will only reset the custom firmware counter to zero and remove the yellow triangle. Not more or less.
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Hi
I want to root my phone now but very un sure on how to get the yellow triangle not to appear after rooting??
Theres instructions through chainfire but i can't get my head around it in all respects??
the root process seems ok to do but I wouldnt want this triangle everytime I reboot. .
Thanks
Why do you want to get rid of the yellow triangle, does it hurt you somehow?
The yellow triangle indicates that the running kernel is not signed by Samsung. Obviously to get rid of this you have to flash a Samsung-signed Kernel.
While root usually will still work, obviously other features that are depended on the modded kernel won´t work.
If you're really struggling with chainfire's instructions, there's an excellent total baby-steps guide for noobs here.
But you can learn to live with the triagle - how often do you watch a reboot screen anyway?
Its pretty simple,
After rooting,
1- Flash back the Stock kernel via Odin.
2- Flash the Zimage from your SD card via CWM, which you need to copy to your SD card before step 1 from your rooted kernel.
Regards.
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After rooting,
1- Flash back the Stock kernel via Odin.
2- Flash the Zimage from your SD card via CWM, which you need to copy to your SD card before step 1 from your rooted kernel.
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You don't need to do point 1 do you? Can't you just flash the kernel from CWM app?
Also replacing the stock kernel will still not reset the count will it?
If you want to get yourself a usb jig, this will reset the binary counter and remove the triangle. Search the forums for usb jig, plenty info there
Yeah so only the jig will reset the counter.
I assume that the download mode would still show custom unless you reflash the stock kernel as above through cwm app on a cfroot phone?
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One thing I'm a little hazy on...
Okay say I have stock phone with KF3 kernel. I root using CF-Root (KF3) kernel and everything is great apart from the yellow box. If I re flash the using the cwm app with the stock kernel again this will remove the yellow box, overwrite the cf-root with the samsung stock kernel (thus removing cwm) but still leave the phone in a rooted state?
In this instance would I be able to install a custom rom using the stock kernel that I now have OR do I need to re-flash (using Odin) the previous CF-Root kernel to get cwm back?
I haven't done this process as yet as I'm waiting for a jig to arrive to do it that way but I'm trying to understand why you'd want to put the stock kernel back (as is shown in numerous guides)?
Also if I use the jig and it removes the yellow box and resets the counter, does it factory reset the kernel or will I still have cwm on there? If the later, will the download mode show a custom rom/kernel or samsung rom/kernel?
ILS_SuperNova said:
Hi
I want to root my phone now but very un sure on how to get the yellow triangle not to appear after rooting??
Theres instructions through chainfire but i can't get my head around it in all respects??
the root process seems ok to do but I wouldnt want this triangle everytime I reboot. .
Thanks
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JIG it and if you dont know how to jig it ebay e.g.Samsung s jig adapter or build it very simple if your int electronic soildering and the yellow triangle can void your warrenty in short there is a counter which will show samsung how many times youv flashed your fone with an unofficial kernel. hope this info helps.
Hi,
While trying to root my tab and getting to to detect adhoc so i can tether my phone. I came across zedomax on youtube about installing busybox first. While following zedomax's steps on the youtube video, i came across a static screen during bootup and I cannot solve the issue but to reinstall stock rom.
The problem is now when i bootup my tab, there's an Exclamation point on the bottom of the screen. Everything else after bootup runs fine and the tab appears to be fully functional. My question is, what does the exclamation point icon mean and will it have any negative effect on my tab?
Thanks in advance,
D.W
Anyone familiar with the Exclamation mark icon during bootup?
I have same issue http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184003
But mine only happens when I try to go back to stock Honeycomb KF3, it goes away when I update to KF4 or Touchwiz. I figure it has to do with bootloaders or something because mine didnt start until I flash KFC with ODIN when it first released.
That happens because of the root access, its just an icon to warn you that your device is rooted and it will not harm your system
Thank You. Just making sure it wont' affect the performance or brick my tab.
I had the touchwiz update but didn't like it, so i'm back to stock 3.1 honeycomb.
much better. i couldn't stand the gray touchwiz taskbar.
taha_e said:
That happens because of the root access, its just an icon to warn you that your device is rooted and it will not harm your system
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It has nothing to do with root, i have rooted my tab and no triangle.
The triangle appears when you have flashed a rom that is not 100% Samsung, like a custom rom. Exactly what in the rom triggers it i don't know.
When this triangle appears it also triggers the flash counter that you can se when you put the tab into download mode. The counter counts how many times you have flashed a custom rom.
Right now it seems that no one knows how to reset the counter, on the SGS2 you can reset it with a JIG, perhaps a similar method can be applied on the tab?
To remove the triangle you have to flash a stock rom, but the counter does not reset.
Thanks,
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Does the counter only change when you flash an unofficial ROM via Odin, or does it change when using ROM Manager also?
Stewart
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StuMcBill said:
Does the counter only change when you flash an unofficial ROM via Odin, or does it change when using ROM Manager also?
Stewart
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I'm not sure but i believe so. I do not think it has anything to do with the method of flashing.
I think the counter triggers when the custom rom has bits and pieces from different roms, like the kernel from one rom and the baseband from another and so on.
But like a said i'm not sure at all and i'm no developer.
Just a heads up.
Thanks,
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OK cool.
I have flashed clockworkmod recovery and my counter is still at 0, guess it only applies to the ROM you flash?
Thanks
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StuMcBill said:
OK cool.
I have flashed clockworkmod recovery and my counter is still at 0, guess it only applies to the ROM you flash?
Thanks
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Yes i think so.
For example i have flashed stock KH7 rom with Odin and no triangle and zero count. I have also returned to stock KG9 with a Nandroid backup without any problem or counts.
Thanks,
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Hmm weird.
I am dubious about installing a custom ROM if there is no way to return the device to complete stock?
Thanks for the help.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
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StuMcBill said:
Hmm weird.
I am dubious about installing a custom ROM if there is no way to return the device to complete stock?
Thanks for the help.
Sorry for the thread hijack.
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I'm pretty sure you can download the stock rom and flash it with odin. This includes the recovery too
some explanation concerning the yellow exclamation mark (no speculation, i know that from my SGS2, it's the same there):
this exclamation mark shows you that you flashed a non-samsung signed kernel (binary) at least for one time with odin! doing this, you also increased a counter which count's the number of such flashes.
if you odin-flash a signed kernel afterwards, the exclamation mark will disappear, but the counter will obviously not reset!
there is one way to reset the counter tough (as well as eliminating the exclamation mark WITHOUT having the need to flash a signed kernel): look at ebay for an so called USB-JIG. with this little device you can reset the counter, boot into download mode etc. drawback: it has a micro-usb port, therefore you would need 2 adapters as well!
how does the jig work:
it has shortened lines of the usb-interface with some resistors on it. the resulting resistance has to be 301 Kohm.
more info can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
additionally you could always avoid the exclamation mark by NOT using odin to flash new kernels, but CWM!
TML1504 said:
some explanation concerning the yellow exclamation mark (no speculation, i know that from my SGS2, it's the same there):
this exclamation mark shows you that you flashed a non-samsung signed kernel (binary) at least for one time with odin! doing this, you also increased a counter which count's the number of such flashes.
if you odin-flash a signed kernel afterwards, the exclamation mark will disappear, but the counter will obviously not reset!
there is one way to reset the counter tough (as well as eliminating the exclamation mark WITHOUT having the need to flash a signed kernel): look at ebay for an so called USB-JIG. with this little device you can reset the counter, boot into download mode etc. drawback: it has a micro-usb port, therefore you would need 2 adapters as well!
how does the jig work:
it has shortened lines of the usb-interface with some resistors on it. the resulting resistance has to be 301 Kohm.
more info can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
additionally you could always avoid the exclamation mark by NOT using odin to flash new kernels, but CWM!
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So if I flash ROM's and Kernels via ClockworkMod ONLY, I will never get the counter increasing, or exclamation mark during boot?
Even if I enter downloading Mode?
Thanks
Stew
Just looked up the USB-JIG, looks like a useful piece of kit to have in my collection!
Any idea where I could get adapters / crossovers?
StuMcBill said:
So if I flash ROM's and Kernels via ClockworkMod ONLY, I will never get the counter increasing, or exclamation mark during boot?
Even if I enter downloading Mode?
Thanks
Stew
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as long as you NOT flash custom kernels with ODIN everything will be ok!
all people who HAVE the mark already: flash a stock-kernel with ODIN (and your current kernel back with CWM afterwards, if you need it)
regards,
markus
Hello there as you can see, I am a NOOB. I came from an Iphone family and I must say I was blind but now I see ANDROID is the way.
I recently got the Samsung Galaxy S2 from AT&T and I LOVE THE PHONE!!! I recently rooted the phone with a modified Kernel via ODIN. I know that in order for me to remove the yellow triangle I need to reflash to stock kernel. I was wondering if there is a thread already somewhere with instructions (for noobs) with the download for the stock kernel for AT&T I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you
kevincbe said:
Hello there as you can see, I am a NOOB. I came from an Iphone family and I must say I was blind but now I see ANDROID is the way.
I recently got the Samsung Galaxy S2 from AT&T and I LOVE THE PHONE!!! I recently rooted the phone with a modified Kernel via ODIN. I know that in order for me to remove the yellow triangle I need to reflash to stock kernel. I was wondering if there is a thread already somewhere with instructions (for noobs) with the download for the stock kernel for AT&T I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you
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I can't find the link now.
Or you can order a jig and keep the modified kernel. $8 from mobiletechvideos.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
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dayv said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
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Thats it, thanks, for some reason I couldn't find it.
For more on getting root, custom kernels, and no ! - read the FAQ thread.
kevincbe said:
Hello there as you can see, I am a NOOB. I came from an Iphone family and I must say I was blind but now I see ANDROID is the way.
I recently got the Samsung Galaxy S2 from AT&T and I LOVE THE PHONE!!! I recently rooted the phone with a modified Kernel via ODIN. I know that in order for me to remove the yellow triangle I need to reflash to stock kernel. I was wondering if there is a thread already somewhere with instructions (for noobs) with the download for the stock kernel for AT&T I'd really appreciate it.
Thank you
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Download the file StockKernel-PDA.tar from (Hotfile is dead) see attachment. This is an Odin flashable stock kernel without the ROM.
Follow this procedure to flash the kernel:
Download the Odin3 v1.85 package from MediaFire or xda-developers, or another source of your choice. Odin3 v1.82 will also work. Extract the contents of the zip file to a directory on your hard disk drive.
Start the Odin3 program by double clicking on "Odin3 v1.85.exe".
Now Enter Download Mode:
With the phone powered off, plug in the usb cable while holding the vol up + vol down buttons (but not the power button).
When the warning screen appears, press Volume up to continue into download mode.
In Odin, the first small edit box under the words "ID:COM" will turn yellow, and say something like [0:COM8]. The number could be different.
In Odin, the two items "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time' should be checked, and everything else should be left unchecked. (Very Important)
In Odin, click on the button that is labeled "PDA". In the dialog box find and select the StockKernell-PDA.tar file you downloaded. The tick box next to the PDA button should become checked. This will be the only file that will be flashed.
Click Start. Watch the progress bar advance in green while the message box in the lower left describes the steps. When the flash is finished, the top left larger edit box will turn green and say PASS! and your phone will automatically reboot.
Unplug the usb cable from you phone after it boots up. Success. This will clear the warning triangle.
Now, if you want to install custom software without invoking the warning triangle, follow the Guide, How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash counter!!. If you have already installed a custom rom, and you just want to clear the warning triangle and restore a ClockworkMod enabled kernel, then flash the kernel of your choice using one of the procedures in step 3 of the Guide.
This procedure will clear the warning triangle, but it will not reset the flash counter. The only known way to reset the flash counter is with a micro usb Jig. See the Guide, How to Prepare Your Phone to Return to the Store or for Warranty Replacement for more information about the Jig.
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Go here and download StockKernel-PDA.tar. This is an Odin flashable stock kernel without the ROM.
Then go to this Guide and follow and follow procedure 2a.) except use the above .tar file in the PDA slot of Odin. This will clear the warning triangle and reset the flash counter.
Now, if you want to install custom software without invoking the warning triangle, follow the Guide. If you have already installed a custom rom, and you just want to clear the warning triangle and restore a ClockworkMod enabled kernel, then flash the kernel of your choice using either procedure 3a.) or 3b.).
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I LOVE YOU!!!!! Thank you so very much, you are, LITERALLY, THE COOLEST AND MOST AWESOME PERSON I have NEVER met
Need to get a streamlined understanding of reverting to just the stock kernel
creepyncrawly said:
Download StockKernel-PDA.tar (MultiUpload) or StockKernel-PDA.tar (Dropbox). This is an Odin flashable stock kernel without the ROM.
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Updated (older post was before I installed any custom kernel)
Q1
Is the "StockKernel_PDA" same as the stock kernel for any AT&T SGS2 regardless of OS and baseband version?
From what I understand from this post, flashing StockKernal_PDA will strip off the CWM and will need to flash in a custom kernel like Entropy DD or Siyah to get CWM back.
Q2
Is a version of stock kernel available that has CWM too?
Q3
What is PDA in StockKernal_PDA? programmable device array?
If I flash this kernel, will that affect my cwm? I'm running MIUI and have the triangle. Just wanted to know what affects flashing this stock kernel will have.
os21um said:
If I flash this kernel, will that affect my cwm? I'm running MIUI and have the triangle. Just wanted to know what affects flashing this stock kernel will have.
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You need a jig, or you are going to have to flash a Samsung-based ROM then flash MIUI again. Stock kernels cannot be used with MIUI. Stock kernels cannot contain CWM - putting CWM in the initramfs would cause a signature mismatch and it would be considered by the phone to be "non-stock".
For any more information - please read creepy's guide. It's sticky for a reason.
Thanks!
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Hi, I have downloaded some firmwares to my Samsung galaxy s2. The last firmware I put on was Official I thought but in download mode where is says "Curent Binary" it says custom. How do I get that back to official samsung? Is there a way through kies, like with iPhone where itunes can reinstall the os?
Also does a firmware that is vodafone branded be put on a handset that is on the three network? Would it affect the signal?
Thanks
Get a jig from eBay. If you find the jig doesn't work, flash the 'old' bootloader from here. Yes you can flash Vodafone branded firmware on a phone that uses 3's network. No, it shouldn't affect the signal. These things are dependent on your modem, and most roms don't replace your existing modem.
I flashed using a firmware from this site. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=-1#modelsa and it returned it to the Samsung Official. Everything is back to standard.
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Get a jig from eBay. If you find the jig doesn't work, flash the 'old' bootloader from here. Yes you can flash Vodafone branded firmware on a phone that uses 3's network. No, it shouldn't affect the signal. These things are dependent on your modem, and most roms don't replace your existing modem.
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Is flashing the old bootloader safe on a custom ROM? Even if it's an AOKP ROM? Cheers.
Yep.
However, some roms may not boot with the old bootloader (In saying that, I'm running it with CM9, but I didn't muck around with stock versions of ICS beforehand which might have changed it to a BL which doesn't work with CM9). If in doubt, ask the developer of the custom rom you're using if it works OK with the old bootloader (I presume you want to get rid of the boot triangle ?).
Obviously you run a very small risk of bricking your phone every time you flash anything, and you only flash/mess with bootloaders when you have a specific reason for same.
Having to send your phone to Samsung/your carrier for warranty service is one of those reasons, and if you've gone back to stock & your jig won't work, flashing the old bootloader is a simple no mucking around way of getting it done.
JoshS2 said:
Is flashing the old bootloader safe on a custom ROM? Even if it's an AOKP ROM? Cheers.
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MistahBungle said:
Yep.
However, some roms may not boot with the old bootloader (In saying that, I'm running it with CM9, but I didn't muck around with stock versions of ICS beforehand which might have changed it to a BL which doesn't work with CM9). If in doubt, ask the developer of the custom rom you're using if it works OK with the old bootloader (I presume you want to get rid of the boot triangle ?).
Obviously you run a very small risk of bricking your phone every time you flash anything, and you only flash/mess with bootloaders when you have a specific reason for same.
Having to send your phone to Samsung/your carrier for warranty service is one of those reasons, and if you've gone back to stock & your jig won't work, flashing the old bootloader is a simple no mucking around way of getting it done.
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I just got my phone back from repair and they upgraded it to the latest version of ICS with the ICS Bootloader. I've flashed Hydrogen-ICS and I've got the yellow triangle, obviously the USB jig won't sort it because of the bootloader. There's no disadvantage to having the triangle other than if I need to send it back under warranty is there? I think I might just leave it and sort it if the time comes.
Ahhhh OK. Gotcha
No, the triangle is only a 'cosmetic' thing. You could probably flash the old bootloader, get rid of the triangle, flash the new bootloader, and be on your merry way. But if it doesn't bother you & you've got Hydrogen running the way you want & everything is hunky dory otherwise, there's no need to do it
JoshS2 said:
I just got my phone back from repair and they upgraded it to the latest version of ICS with the ICS Bootloader. I've flashed Hydrogen-ICS and I've got the yellow triangle, obviously the USB jig won't sort it because of the bootloader. There's no disadvantage to having the triangle other than if I need to send it back under warranty is there? I think I might just leave it and sort it if the time comes.
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MistahBungle said:
Ahhhh OK. Gotcha
No, the triangle is only a 'cosmetic' thing. You could probably flash the old bootloader, get rid of the triangle, flash the new bootloader, and be on your merry way. But if it doesn't bother you & you've got Hydrogen running the way you want & everything is hunky dory otherwise, there's no need to do it
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Ah right, I think I will just leave it for now as it doesn't really bother me! Thanks!
When i flashed back the triangle was gone and i used the branded rom so it has the three network boot logo again just like the day i pulled it out the box all the same apps and it worked like normal in kies i even had a successful update in kies. Though it took some work didnt reconize the device after a good 30mins of pluging and pulling and restarting. I also found some apps can stop kies working apparently, ones from market not on pc. And i had a custome 2.3.6. I just fancied having back to normal till i get bored again.
man you guys need to learn........... ics bootloader use triangle away, is that simple.
atifsh said:
man you guys need to learn........... ics bootloader use triangle away, is that simple.
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I don't understand what you mean by that? Mine doesn't?
arranstobbs said:
I don't understand what you mean by that? Mine doesn't?
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"Triangle Away" is an app by Chainfire on the Play Store. Costs a couple bucks, but you don't have to flash an old bootloader and/or wait for a USB jig to get to you, which is your other option.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
atifsh said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
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Forgot about the XDA exclusive that's free. But seeing all the good work Chainfire does, when I finally do go to ICS, I'll buy it on the Play Store to throw him a couple bucks. He deserves it.
You can avoid the counter increase, simply flash your archives via CWM instead of doing it via Odin. It won't update the counter, so the triangle won't appear
Joravis said:
You can avoid the counter increase, simply flash your archives via CWM instead of doing it via Odin. It won't update the counter, so the triangle won't appear
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wow someone need to fix his knowledge for this!
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tutorial kinda................ thats how i run
1: flashed cwm (attached) via odin
2: wiped everything, including system
3: flashed stock ICS via odin
4: rooted via cf-root
5: used triangle away to reset counter and triangle
6: install mobile odin
7: flashed the cwm kernel extracted from the same and flashed using mobile odin [zimage]
8: now i have cwm without counter and triangle.
9: flashed cm9 using cwm
now i can flash whatever rom via cwm, without counter issue.
you want to flash kernel use mobileodin again and you wont update counter.
hope this helps.
EDiT: odin is 99.9% for stock ROM's thus will not raise counter. only when you flash cwm for the first time with odin you get counter + triangle.
hope this helps.
Hi all.
My SGS2 needs to be sent in for repairs in the imminent future, and in preparation I unrooted my phone and flashed a Stock ICS build (my carrier is Optus, Australia). Before this I was running a few different GB roms. When I boot my phone I do not get the yellow triangle (I assume this is because I am running official Samsung firmware), but if I put the phone into download mode, it still shows the 8 custom flashes I did earlier.
My real question is will Chainfire's Triangle Away app remove the binary count even if the triangle isn't there?
And a better question would be, would having official firmware be enough to still claim warranty, or would I need to have both official firmware and a "0" custom flash count?
Thanks for any help!
I believe Samsung may throw a stink about the counter, even if you are on stock/official firmware. This counter would imply that you have voided your warranty previous to the current state of the phone and it's OS
To be safe I would use the Triangle away app
EDIT: Yes, the app does reset the flash counter. See https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.triangleaway&hl=en
Its always safe to clear the counter before returning it for service. yes the triangle away app will clear the counter with/without triangle.
download it for free from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Thanks guys!
I tried to run the app but it's telling me I need Superuser access...
Does this mean I need to root the phone, use the triangle away app, then UNroot the phone?
Sorry if this is obvious... Not overly confident of my ability to keep the phone unbricked haha.
sdardz said:
Thanks guys!
I tried to run the app but it's telling me I need Superuser access...
Does this mean I need to root the phone, use the triangle away app, then UNroot the phone?
Sorry if this is obvious... Not overly confident of my ability to keep the phone unbricked haha.
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You are correct. Root the phone first, use the app, then unroot.
Thanks!
So it will still think it's Samsung official after that process?
You'll need a rooted ICS firmware already on your phone.
Check the Triangle Away forum to ensure its working with your firmware version.
Flash Triangle Away, this will remove Yellow Triangle and reset Custom Counter to 0.
Flash official unrooted firmware using Odin, this wont increase your Custom Counter as its official. Use a firmware thats specific to your region.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Job done.
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Thanks! This forum is full of amazing help.
So theoretically I could follow those steps then flash the stock ROM a thousand times and the flash counter would remain at 0?
If it makes you feel any better I went to Optus 3 weeks ago with a phone that wouldn't turn on with ICS for another region with root and they fixed it.
I think my USB jig cleared the counter to 0 though. I couldn't connect my phone to dl mode or anything
The app removes the triangle as well as the counter
Yeah I tried using the jig a while ago but I think I have the newer bootloader, so it didn't do anything, which was very disappointing.
I'd just hate to take it in then have them tell me to get bent because I rom'ed it.
Ok so let me know if theres a problem with my process.
I'm using ICS and the kernel is XWLP4.
There was no LP4 in Chainfires thread but I read that I could use the next closest one. So I should flash something like "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_O2U_LP3-v5.4-CWM5.zip" and then triangle away then use the Optus stock ICS?
UPDAT: I tried this method and it worked perfectly! Thanks so much to everyone who helped.
has worked like a charm for me everytime i put stock firmwares on my phone
Safest way is to flash a really old firmware and thus flashing the old bootloader. Now reset the counter with an usb jig. Done.
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Safest way is to flash a really old firmware and thus flashing the old bootloader. Now reset the counter with an usb jig. Done.
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Or just flash the old bootloader.