[Q] Factory Mode on Galaxy S2 using USB Jig - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
When I used my own made Micro Usb JIG, to reset the binary count, i am getting download mode with the following texts on top,
FACTORY MODE (in red)
PRODUCT NAME: GT-i19100
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (2 COUNTS)
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
I have made the gig after properly checking the resistance and all, (100K X 3 serially soldered in to 4 & 5 pins)
I don't know why I am not getting odin mode instead of "factory mode" for resting the count and to appear the text in green "erasing download information succeeded"
I have not read any such experience of anybody yet, if somebody has, please share with any solutions ...
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you should not be getting into odin as it is an application no a mode that you need to connect your phone to.
If you have successfully used the jig you should be in download mode. I would check your jig again making sure that you have the right pins connected. The phone sees your jig but is not processing the information properly.

hey, can you post a picture of the Jig you made just to check it

Also, what firmware are you currently on? Newer bootloaders on official firmwares (2.3.5+) were patched so the jig doesn't work on them. You have to flash the old bootloaders to get the jig to work. See Intratech's official firmware thread.

Cosmic Blue said:
you should not be getting into odin as it is an application no a mode that you need to connect your phone to.
If you have successfully used the jig you should be in download mode. I would check your jig again making sure that you have the right pins connected. The phone sees your jig but is not processing the information properly.
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Yes I am getting into download mode but with the "FACTORY MODE" connectable with odin through PC, I checked its added there, but my concern is to reset my binary counter, which I could not, if my pins of usb jig were incorrect I should not get the download mode. But what I watched in youtube is, as soon as Jig is conneced it should get downlad mode in ODIN MODE and saying in green text "erasing download information succeeded"

Frederick84-lb said:
hey, can you post a picture of the Jig you made just to check it
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Hi dear,
I have made the video of my jig and the status of the phone when I connect the Jig, but I am unable to post any link here since I am a very new member, please give me your email to send the picture

ctomgee said:
Also, what firmware are you currently on? Newer bootloaders on official firmwares (2.3.5+) were patched so the jig doesn't work on them. You have to flash the old bootloaders to get the jig to work. See Intratech's official firmware thread.
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My current firmware is JPKJ2 routed by CF root v4.4, I managed to delete the yellow warning as directed by Chainfire in his thread, flash stock kernel through ODIN, and flash CF root kernal image from CWM application. now warnig desappeared and Current Binary showing Samsung official. but when I connect my Jig its is same FACTORY mode.....no reseting.
My phone is only one month old may be the new patched bootloder is the matter, Could you tell me how to flash old bootloader safely...
our concern is the reseting of the binary counter and the warrantee, if I flash a new bootloder it may reset counter but, can they identify the flashing of old bootloader.
thanks

did you flash the out bootloader

[email protected] said:
did you flash the out bootloader
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not yet awaiting the guidelines of somebody.....

Bout halfway down the page in bold red text on this page you will find details of the old bootloader & a link to download same. Flash this in the PDA section of Odin & your jig should reset the flash counter.
zaheedahmed said:
not yet awaiting the guidelines of somebody.....
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MistahBungle said:
Bout halfway down the page in bold red text on this page you will find details of the old bootloader & a link to download same. Flash this in the PDA section of Odin & your jig should reset the flash counter.
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Let me check.....thanks a lot

MistahBungle said:
Bout halfway down the page in bold red text on this page you will find details of the old bootloader & a link to download same. Flash this in the PDA section of Odin & your jig should reset the flash counter.
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Many thanks again,
finally my USB JIG is working,
I managed to flash old Bootloader and inserted the Jig now Binary count set as '0'
my home made Jig :
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...3899_100000720142431_1060790_1211626065_n.jpg
Thank you

NP Glad you got the jig to work.
zaheedahmed said:
Many thanks again,
finally my USB JIG is working,
I managed to flash old Bootloader and inserted the Jig now Binary count set as '0'
my home made Jig :
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hpho...3899_100000720142431_1060790_1211626065_n.jpg
Thank you
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NP Glad you got the jig to work.
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I would be grateful if you could answer my these doubts too.
1) If Samsung release the ICS through KIES will I be able to receive update on my CF rooted firmware.
2) is the complete package coming in flashable MD5 file containing bootloder too?
3) do the roms coming in zip file CWM flashable include all Kernal, Radio etc...?
thanks

1) You should be able to get Kies upgrades if you're running a CFRoot kernel over stock firmware. Obviously if you put a non-stock rom on your phone, you'll need to re-flash/go back to stock if you want firmware upgrades via Kies. You can also use Checkfus (search on here for it if you ever need it) to check/download official firmware that's normally available via Kies if you can't use Kies for some reason.
2) Yes. Any roms you download in tar (with md5 hash attached) format normally contain bootloaders (the one's available in Intratech's threads do, for example).
3) That depends on the rom. Refer to the particular thread relating to the rom/or wherever you download it from if you don't get it from here with regard to what's included with the rom. But yes, normally, most roms are packaged with the rom itself, kernel & modem.
zaheedahmed said:
I would be grateful if you could answer my these doubts too.
1) If Samsung release the ICS through KIES will I be able to receive update on my CF rooted firmware.
2) is the complete package coming in flashable MD5 file containing bootloder too?
3) do the roms coming in zip file CWM flashable include all Kernal, Radio etc...?
thanks
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MistahBungle said:
1) You should be able to get Kies upgrades if you're running a CFRoot kernel over stock firmware. Obviously if you put a non-stock rom on your phone, you'll need to re-flash/go back to stock if you want firmware upgrades via Kies. You can also use Checkfus (search on here for it if you ever need it) to check/download official firmware that's normally available via Kies if you can't use Kies for some reason.
2) Yes. Any roms you download in tar (with md5 hash attached) format normally contain bootloaders (the one's available in Intratech's threads do, for example).
3) That depends on the rom. Refer to the particular thread relating to the rom/or wherever you download it from if you don't get it from here with regard to what's included with the rom. But yes, normally, most roms are packaged with the rom itself, kernel & modem.
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Many thanks my dear,
I really appreciate you support.....expect the same in future too....

Hi all i got a question, ive got my sgs2 yesterday..
If im on an official rom 2.3.6, could i flash a kernel of Android 2.3.4 in order to get the jig to work ? Or is that impossible ?
Do i need to flash my whole device into 2.3.4 in order to get this to work ?

Ibsonic said:
Hi all i got a question, ive got my sgs2 yesterday..
If im on an official rom 2.3.6, could i flash a kernel of Android 2.3.4 in order to get the jig to work ? Or is that impossible ?
Do i need to flash my whole device into 2.3.4 in order to get this to work ?
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Noooo you need to flash the old bootloader not kernel.
Go check out intratechs official firmware thread. Start at 1st post and read down till you get to where he talks about the bootloader and provides a link to the bootloader.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

aceofclubs said:
Noooo you need to flash the old bootloader not kernel.
Go check out intratechs official firmware thread. Start at 1st post and read down till you get to where he talks about the bootloader and provides a link to the bootloader.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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okay, so i need to find the old bootloader wich is KK2 XEN ?
XWKK2
Firmware info
PDA:XWKK2
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 11/11/2011
Android 2.3.6
XEN (Netherlands): Link
Wich was below the message
"All packages below this point have the old bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig. "
and flash it with odin ?

no just flash the actual old bootloader. Available by itself.
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USB jig not resetting counter

Hi guys,
I just received my USB jig I ordered from eBay, and for some reason the flash counter isn't being reset. The phone enters download mode, and states it has cleared that data but when I boot it back up and check the count is where it was.
Has anyone else had a similar issue?
Cheers
SirMerkel said:
Hi guys,
I just received my USB jig I ordered from eBay, and for some reason the flash counter isn't being reset. The phone enters download mode, and states it has cleared that data but when I boot it back up and check the count is where it was.
Has anyone else had a similar issue?
Cheers
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hmm maybe the USB jig isnt fully functional, I remember reading that if it isnt soldered with a certain ohm it might not work..but not sure tho best ask in the USB jig thread...
sounds like you got a bogus one or it died during transport. If you can try to pry it open and make sure everything soldered is still connected. Otherwise its probably just a dud.
Thanks for the help guys. I believe the person I bought it from is also active on these forums, so hopefully he'll replace it asap
Thanks again
Try to replace from where u got it....
i have issue with usb jig too, i had it for a few months and it was working flawless, but today when i tried to reset the binary counter it didn`t worked that well...
i switched my phone off and waited until the vibration, then plugged the usb jig and after a few secs the factory mode appeared but it was still showing the custom binary and the yellow triangle after reboot...
so do you think the jig broke down or samsung put some kind of a new protection in the recent roms. i`m running 2.3.5 CheckRom Revolution HD 3.1.1...
What kernel rev are you running? The more recent ones have a new bootloader that no longer works with the jig.
You probably have new bootloader from Samsung while updating to 2.3.5. Look for how to get old bootloader back on your device or how to get the jig to reset the counter with new bootloader and it will work.
I had the same problem, but this Patch solved it! It's because samsung disabled the reset counter function since android 2.3.4
http://kurzlink.de/sgspat5
Password: sgs2patch
See the picture for details!
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i`m running [email protected] #23
i`m gonna try the patch later when i get home
Or go to intratechs official firmware thread where he has the old bootloader available for download and flash in Odin.
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manniakk said:
i`m running [email protected] #23
i`m gonna try the patch later when i get home
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Make sure that you mark the "Phone Bootloader Update" as shown on the picture!
I've attached the files...
It worked for me.. I have Siyah 2.1.1 and Checkrom 3.1.1 running
It works... thanks!
@avetodave: thanks, it worked for me too...
avetodave said:
I had the same problem, but this Patch solved it! It's because samsung disabled the reset counter function since android 2.3.4
LINK
Password: sgs2patch
See the picture for details!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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Sorry to revive an old thread, is someone able to reupload this patch please?
Thought it may be safer to revive an old thread than start a new one...
Codex0 said:
Sorry to revive an old thread, is someone able to reupload this patch please?
Thought it may be safer to revive an old thread than start a new one...
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I presume it was this
Intratech said:
All packages below this point have the old bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig.
If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere or updated using KIES and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter: http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD
Here are the new bootloader tarball if you want to flash them back after resetting your binary counter: http://www.multiupload.com/5LNOCL7KPV
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oinkylicious said:
I presume it was this
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Thanks for that! I actually read on here that newer roms are anti jig so I flashed a slightly older rom and hey bingo it worked perfectly
Thank you for the assistance
Codex0 said:
Thanks for that! I actually read on here that newer roms are anti jig so I flashed a slightly older rom and hey bingo it worked perfectly
Thank you for the assistance
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I don't mean to bring up an old thread, but it seems more apt to continue the conversation than to start a new one.
What is the latest version ROM that has a boot img that is still "jig-able"?
I had CheckROM v4 (KK5 based), then tried the leaked ICS (LP2). I then restored back to my old ROM via CWM recovery (I made a backup before), and while everything is back, I have this yellow exclamation mark. The jig doesn't work anymore. I assume CWM does not restore the bootloader, just the system, data, and cache. I even noticed the modem was left at LP1 (I used to have KI4).
Thanks.
naddie said:
I don't mean to bring up an old thread, but it seems more apt to continue the conversation than to start a new one.
What is the latest version ROM that has a boot img that is still "jig-able"?
I had CheckROM v4 (KK5 based), then tried the leaked ICS (LP2). I then restored back to my old ROM via CWM recovery (I made a backup before), and while everything is back, I have this yellow exclamation mark. The jig doesn't work anymore. I assume CWM does not restore the bootloader, just the system, data, and cache. I even noticed the modem was left at LP1 (I used to have KI4).
Thanks.
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You need to use ODIN to flash a stock rom to restore the device completely to factory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16781156&postcount=2
I used xwki8 from the link above via odin to be able to use the jig.
I then turned my phone off, used the jig to boot into download mode to flash cwm and miui. Doing it this way seems to have prevented me getting the "I'm not official and shall spam a giant annoying yellow triangle at you" symbol
Hope this helps
Codex0 said:
You need to use ODIN to flash a stock rom to restore the device completely to factory
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16781156&postcount=2
I used xwki8 from the link above via odin to be able to use the jig.
I then turned my phone off, used the jig to boot into download mode to flash cwm and miui. Doing it this way seems to have prevented me getting the "I'm not official and shall spam a giant annoying yellow triangle at you" symbol
Hope this helps
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Not the answer I wanted to hear, but I guess I had no choice. I was hoping I could just flash the boot loader by itself, but I couldn't find it as a separate image.
So that's what I did - flashed stock, rooted, and started all over.
Thanks.

[Q] About USB Jig for Sgs2

Hi guys,
I want to order a USB Jig to reset flash counter and remove yellow triangle from my sgs2.
I want to know if resetting flash counter can still be done using the Jig, ive been reading that new bootloaders block it?
if not, can it still remove the yello triangle?
also, any other functions for usb jig besides removing those two items?
Thanks.
If you find the jig doesn't reset the flash counter, flash the old bootloader from here (it's in the section in bold red type) in the PDA or Bootloader section of Odin and your jig should work.
Apart from setting Custom Binary Download to "no" & Current Binary to "Sasmung Official" in download mode, I'm not aware of the jig having any other functions.
well, the jig will put the phone into download mode, even with the new bootloader. it will fail to reset the counter then thought, just as mentioned
Removing yellow triangle
You can remove yellow triangle, by downloading the stock kernel from intratech's thread on xda and flash the .tar file via Odin..
then u unzipped the CF root zip file, copied the zImage file into sd card .. and flashed the zImage file via CWM Manager, selecting Flash Kernel.
Hope this makes sense to you.
cyanoviper said:
well, the jig will put the phone into download mode, even with the new bootloader. it will fail to reset the counter then thought, just as mentioned
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Download old bootloader here and your usb jig will work again.
Hey guys, I have the US Cellular GS2 variant SCH-R760 is this old bootloader commom accross all models or is it model specific?
Thanks
Wrong forum. Ask here.
MickeyHampton said:
Hey guys, I have the US Cellular GS2 variant SCH-R760 is this old bootloader commom accross all models or is it model specific?
Thanks
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[Q] A noob needs some help.

Thanks for the easy rooting guide, I was able to successfully root my device. But upon reading about how to remove the pesky yellow triangle, I hit a dead end. It says I need an official firmware. I couldn't figure out what firmware I needed. The more I read, the more I got confused.
This is where I am at so far:
I have successfully rooted the phone, confirmed by Titanium Backup, by following this guide to the exact word, I have done nothing extra (besides a backup with CWM and freezing some bloatware with MyToolbox).
I am just trying to find the original firmware to get rid of the pesky yellow triangle, also preferably one I can use to get back to a 'vanilla' version of the phone if I ever have to take it back to the shop.
My phone details are:
Model Number: GT-I9100T
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband I9100TDVKF2
Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKF4-CL280225 [email protected] #22
Build GINGERBREAD.DVKF4
I just want to get rid of the pesky yellow triangle and then update the Android to 2.3.6 or whatever is the latest and greatest version.
Thanks in advance for the help!
sallad08.
I gave you the answer to the secure/non-secure kernel question in the AU SGS2 thread :-|
To download stock firmware, either search Samfirmware.com or find/use a PC app called Checkfus which will enable you to download the latest firmware available for your phone/carrier/country. I've just had a look with Checkfus & KF4 is the latest available firmware for I9100T/Telstra, released 22/6/2011. To save mucking around on Samfirmware, you might as well use Checkfus. This will enable you to download a tarball/package you can flash in Odin following the instructions here should you ever need to go back to stock for whatever reason.
Edit to add - You can also flash non-carrier specific/'unbranded stock firmware rather than flash Telstra firmware. This won't have the Telstra 'bloatware'. Search Samfirmware for generic AU stock firmware.
I am just trying to find the original firmware to get rid of the pesky yellow triangle, also preferably one I can use to get back to a 'vanilla' version of the phone if I ever have to take it back to the shop.
Stock rom thread Google search or checkfus or sammobile.com
My phone details are:
I just want to get rid of the pesky yellow triangle and then update the Android to 2.3.6 or whatever is the latest and greatest version.
buy a usb jig .
jje
Thanks, I didn't really understand what you meant in the previous reply but now I do, somewhat. I did find Check Fus about half an hour ago and I have downloaded the latest firmware (which is already on my phone). Now after rereading your post I understand this is what I have been looking for incase I need to reflash to go back to stock. Awesome.
How I am choosing a non-carrier specific/unbranded stock firmware on Samfirmware? Do I just look for my phone model (gt-i9100t)? Or am I looking for the same number I used when selecting CF-Root (KF4)?
For generic AU firmware, there isn't one specifically for I9100T, you'd simply look for I9100 & Australia. Makes no difference tho, the I9100T/I9100 are the same animal apart from differences in radio power output. This is why modems specifically for the I9100T tend to work best with it & I9100 modems don't seem to work so well. No difference in the firmware/kernel tho.
sallad08 said:
Thanks, I didn't really understand what you meant in the previous reply but now I do, somewhat. I did find Check Fus about half an hour ago and I have downloaded the latest firmware (which is already on my phone). Now after rereading your post I understand this is what I have been looking for incase I need to reflash to go back to stock. Awesome.
How I am choosing a non-carrier specific/unbranded stock firmware on Samfirmware? Do I just look for my phone model (gt-i9100t)? Or am I looking for the same number I used when selecting CF-Root (KF4)?
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Ahh that is what has been confusing me all along. Thank you very much for clarifying all of this for me, sorry about the duplicate posts!
No worries ;-) The AU thread is a really good reference, plenty of other people's experiences (Telstra users, what works/doesn't work, etc). Well worth a skim through when you have time.
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Ahh that is what has been confusing me all along. Thank you very much for clarifying all of this for me, sorry about the duplicate posts!
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Do you have usb jig? it will be simple way: )
if u thank me then i will thank you ( 이 승 기 )
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No worries ;-) The AU thread is a really good reference, plenty of other people's experiences (Telstra users, what works/doesn't work, etc). Well worth a skim through when you have time.
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Could this method be tried for GT-I9100T Models ?
flash Chainfires CF-Root
http://download.chainfire.eu/23/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip
and follow his instruction, which worked like a charm for me :
Getting rid of that pesky warning triangle during boot
It is definitely possible to remove that pesky warning triangle during boot when running a custom kernel, though you should be well aware that this method does NOT reset the custom kernel flash counter. The steps are not complicated, but they aren't easy either, so read well.
(1) Make sure you have CF-Root flashed (see the first post). You must have the "CWM Manager" app available.
(2) Make sure you have the same version of CF-Root extracted until you have the zImage file. (ZIP --> extract --> TAR --> extract --> zImage).
(3) Push the zImage file to /sdcard . It must still be called zImage !
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you have, but it's not terribly important)
(5) Reboot into download mode (adb reboot download, or boot the device with home and volume-down pressed)
(6) Fire up ODIN, and flash the Samsung kernel
(7) Boot the device with the stock kernel. CWM Manager will still be available.
(8) Start CWM Manager, select Flash Kernel, and select the zImage from CF-Root you previously put on your SD-card. The kernel will flash and the device will reboot.
(9) You will now notice you no longer have the warning triangle during boot, but you are actually running CF-Root with all it's goodies!
(10) In the future, if you only use the Flash Kernel option inside CWM Manager instead of ODIN, the triangle will not return, neither will your flash counter increase. But keep in mind, that CWM Manager can only handle a direct "zImage" if you are NOT running a kernel with full busybox support (this is currently needed for flashing kernels out of .TAR and .ZIP files)
Yes. That's exactly the method. The OP was asking where he could get the secure kernel from in order to use this method to get rid of the warning triangle. Which I gave him the answer to in another thread.
Or he could use a jig (which is what I did because I couldn't be arsed fiddling around) as the poster above you suggested.
zaheedahmed said:
Could this method be tried for GT-I9100T Models ?
flash Chainfires CF-Root
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bududroid said:
Do you have usb jig? it will be simple way: )
if u thank me then i will thank you ( 이 승 기 )
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I will get a USB jig, the thanks button is gone but I will thank you in Korean, although I cannot write in Hangul yet ;p
Goma sim neda chinku!
MistahBungle said:
No worries ;-) The AU thread is a really good reference, plenty of other people's experiences (Telstra users, what works/doesn't work, etc). Well worth a skim through when you have time.
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I did read a little though that thread but I wasn't too keen on trolling through copious amounts of pages looking for what I needed. Had the search capabilities been active I would have just used them! Again thank you very much, I will get a USB Jig soon and I will flash a unbranded firmware onto my phone this afternoon
zaheedahmed said:
Could this method be tried for GT-I9100T Models ?
flash Chainfires CF-Root
http://download.chainfire.eu/23/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip
and follow his instruction, which worked like a charm for me :
Getting rid of that pesky warning triangle during boot
It is definitely possible to remove that pesky warning triangle during boot when running a custom kernel, though you should be well aware that this method does NOT reset the custom kernel flash counter. The steps are not complicated, but they aren't easy either, so read well.
(1) Make sure you have CF-Root flashed (see the first post). You must have the "CWM Manager" app available.
(2) Make sure you have the same version of CF-Root extracted until you have the zImage file. (ZIP --> extract --> TAR --> extract --> zImage).
(3) Push the zImage file to /sdcard . It must still be called zImage !
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you have, but it's not terribly important)
(5) Reboot into download mode (adb reboot download, or boot the device with home and volume-down pressed)
(6) Fire up ODIN, and flash the Samsung kernel
(7) Boot the device with the stock kernel. CWM Manager will still be available.
(8) Start CWM Manager, select Flash Kernel, and select the zImage from CF-Root you previously put on your SD-card. The kernel will flash and the device will reboot.
(9) You will now notice you no longer have the warning triangle during boot, but you are actually running CF-Root with all it's goodies!
(10) In the future, if you only use the Flash Kernel option inside CWM Manager instead of ODIN, the triangle will not return, neither will your flash counter increase. But keep in mind, that CWM Manager can only handle a direct "zImage" if you are NOT running a kernel with full busybox support (this is currently needed for flashing kernels out of .TAR and .ZIP files)
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this is what i did,very successful
Is there any other way to decrypt the file from Fus Check? After I downloaded it, it fails to decrypt. The download stopped about 3 times before it finished failing a CRC check. I tried googling the file name and had no hits, and using Fus Check website just gives you a file name, not an option to download, or none that I could see?
Are you using the PC version or the phone app ?
sallad08 said:
Is there any other way to decrypt the file from Fus Check? After I downloaded it, it fails to decrypt. The download stopped about 3 times before it finished failing a CRC check. I tried googling the file name and had no hits, and using Fus Check website just gives you a file name, not an option to download, or none that I could see?
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MistahBungle said:
Are you using the PC version or the phone app ?
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I was using the PC version. I just tried redownloading it then and it worked without crashing with a CRC error during download, it decrypted fine. I have flashed it back on and got rid of the triangle, so it works thankfully! My super user icon is there but the privledges are gone too and I can't see CWM anywhere. If I was going to flash to the unbranded version without CWM I would get the triangle back wouldn't I? It isn't THAT big a deal just annoying really.
Flashing anything via CWM shouldn't add to your flash counter or make the boot triangle reappear.
sallad08 said:
I was using the PC version. I just tried redownloading it then and it worked without crashing with a CRC error during download, it decrypted fine. I have flashed it back on and got rid of the triangle, so it works thankfully! My super user icon is there but the privledges are gone too and I can't see CWM anywhere. If I was going to flash to the unbranded version without CWM I would get the triangle back wouldn't I? It isn't THAT big a deal just annoying really.
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MistahBungle said:
Flashing anything via CWM shouldn't add to your flash counter or make the boot triangle reappear.
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Ahh because I did it with ODIN it removed it. Cool I think I am starting to understand what is happening now! I did just flash the unbranded/non carrier 2.3.6 onto my phone and that worked fine, but I still don't have CWM but if I flash the CF ROOT I will again, as I will have the triangle (hehe)!
So now I just need one of those jigs to reset my counter and remove the triangle and then I will be where I wanted to be at the beginning of all of this. Thank you again so much for all of your help, I was really nervous about doing this at first and it was all very confusing too. But I guess we all have to start somewhere...
Cheers.
sallad.
Yeah if you flash a CFRoot kernel you'll get CWM/Recovery back. And yeah, a jig is the simplest way to get rid of the triangle. Messing around with flashing stock kernels then zImages of the CFRoot kernel is a pain in the arse.
Yep we do all have to start somewhere It gets easier once you've done it a few times and to be honest, having a 'difficult' experience at the beginning (I stuffed my first flashing attempt up big time/took me 2 days to fix) gives you that motivation to learn how to fix stuff for yourself. It certainly did for me.
Happy to help As you've seen, there's almost always someone around on here who can/will help provided you've done the groundwork & explain your problem clearly.
sallad08 said:
Ahh because I did it with ODIN it removed it. Cool I think I am starting to understand what is happening now! I did just flash the unbranded/non carrier 2.3.6 onto my phone and that worked fine, but I still don't have CWM but if I flash the CF ROOT I will again, as I will have the triangle (hehe)!
So now I just need one of those jigs to reset my counter and remove the triangle and then I will be where I wanted to be at the beginning of all of this. Thank you again so much for all of your help, I was really nervous about doing this at first and it was all very confusing too. But I guess we all have to start somewhere...
Cheers.
sallad.
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[Q] Query: JIG on ICS (old bootloader)

A simple question that I couldn't find here.
I used to use the old booloader on Gingerbread 2.3.6, in order to make the JIG work.
Now I use ICS 4.0.3 LPQ, and I want the JIG working...
The question is...
Can I use the same old bootloader from GB on a ICS rom?? Will it brick my mobile If I flash it?
I know about the app "triangle away" which resets the binary counter, but I wonder If some day I can't enter the download mode for any reason.
Thanks!
Old bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jig should get you to download mode no matter which bootloader you're using, but it will reset counter only on old bootloader
Sent from my sgs2 running cm9 using xda app
Stealing this thread a little bit..
Regarding the Binary Count, is there any way to check it?
I had triangle, then installed Resurrection 1.0, which removed the triangle.
Does this mean that the count is reset? Any way to check?
Thank you
Pls install triangle away and open it...it will show the count....i tried and it works like gem......
Or goto vol down power and home key combination there also it will shw the xount
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Makrilli said:
jig should get you to download mode no matter which bootloader you're using, but it will reset counter only on old bootloader
Sent from my sgs2 running cm9 using xda app
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But after I installed ICS jig doesn't lead me to download mode anymore...
ocaldini said:
A simple question that I couldn't find here.
I used to use the old booloader on Gingerbread 2.3.6, in order to make the JIG work.
Now I use ICS 4.0.3 LPQ, and I want the JIG working...
The question is...
Can I use the same old bootloader from GB on a ICS rom?? Will it brick my mobile If I flash it?
I know about the app "triangle away" which resets the binary counter, but I wonder If some day I can't enter the download mode for any reason.
Thanks!
Old bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Makrilli said:
jig should get you to download mode no matter which bootloader you're using, but it will reset counter only on old bootloader
Sent from my sgs2 running cm9 using xda app
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Just try what Makrilli suggested and use CWM to flash the old bootloader, not the standard download mode. Other users reported it works (as bootloader is not FW related, so it seems), google is your friend.
JIG_ON firmware routine location
Fevves said:
Just try what Makrilli suggested and use CWM to flash the old bootloader, not the standard download mode. Other users reported it works (as bootloader is not FW related, so it seems), google is your friend.
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guYs,
I don't have a SGS2 but a SGY but the jig business still kinda applies.
reason for some above statements is obviously, that on many fone pcbs you have those JIG_ON and JIG_ON_JTAG hardware signals. the jig, on some boards, is kinda hardwired-OR to the POWER_ON signal. on SGY, JIG_ON powers up the device which is a process you cannot possibly keep from happening by an updated firmware. also jig leads to FACTORY MODE whereas via 3-button-combo you get to ODIN MODE. would be interesting to know where this "FACTORY MODE" is located in firmware, exactly ...
Fevves said:
Just try what Makrilli suggested and use CWM to flash the old bootloader, not the standard download mode. Other users reported it works (as bootloader is not FW related, so it seems), google is your friend.
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How do I use CWM to flash the bootloader? It only lets install zip files. It won't let me install the md5 file. I ask because I flashed the old bootloader using Odin but it wont reset my counter so I was thinking about flashing it using CWM.
ocaldini said:
A simple question that I couldn't find here.
I used to use the old booloader on Gingerbread 2.3.6, in order to make the JIG work.
Now I use ICS 4.0.3 LPQ, and I want the JIG working...
The question is...
Can I use the same old bootloader from GB on a ICS rom?? Will it brick my mobile If I flash it?
I know about the app "triangle away" which resets the binary counter, but I wonder If some day I can't enter the download mode for any reason.
Thanks!
Old bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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In the thread you referenced, just scroll down to the section in bold red and read it carefully. This worked perfectly for me, including reinstalling the new bootloader.

[Q] Root went rong LPH

Hi Guys,
bought a cheap S2 of ebay which had a Orange lock on it. I decided to root it to remove the lock. When I got it kernel version was L9100BVLPD. Then updated it via Kies2 to L9100BVLPH. I used Odin 1.85 and this kernel CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPH-v5.2-CWM5.zip (can post the link, but it was the chainfire one)
Installed all the drivers. In the download mode Odin said added and I followed the steps. Odin said PASS after only a few seconds. When it reboots though now, it shows the Samsung logo with a yellow triangle below, but then turns off. I can still go into download mode etc. I can´t seem to find the original kernel anywhere. Any ideas on how to fix this mess?
Thanks in advance!
Try to reflash a stockrom in download mode
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krayndr said:
Try to reflash a stockrom in download mode
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Thanks for your reply. I am a complete noob. How do I do that. Could you link me to a tutorial?
Just an update in case anyone has the same problem. I found the original kernel. (pm me for the link)
Since the last time didn´t work out what should I do now in order to root sucessfully?
Thanks
Backdo0r said:
Just an update in case anyone has the same problem. I found the original kernel. (pm me for the link)
Since the last time didn´t work out what should I do now in order to root sucessfully?
Thanks
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If you just want root you can use speed mod kernels for gingerbread and Siyah kernels for ICS. But first you have to flash a stock ROM from sammobile.com
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Backdo0r said:
I can still go into download mode etc. I can´t seem to find the original kernel anywhere
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Try sammobile - firmware or Check fus downloader here
Remember to (1) have Samsung USB drivers and (2) put kies off when using Odin and (3) read about emmc erase bug in stock 4.0.4!
If nothing works take a look here
ysrini said:
Try sammobile - firmware or Check fus downloader here
Remember to (1) have Samsung USB drivers and (2) put kies off when using Odin and (3) read about emmc erase bug in stock 4.0.4!
If nothing works take a look here
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Thanks alot. Used an old software, before 4.0.1 of sammobile and then rooted that one. Unlocked the phone and then just updated via Kies.:good:
Might try to root it again in order to remove all the annyoing orange apps.
Thanks again

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