Hi,
I just updated my GS2 via KIES to the latest firmware - I9100BVKL1
and managed to grab the archive KIES used to flash my phone.
This file is named I9100BVKL1_I9100OROKL1_I9100BVKL1_HOME.tar.md5, has 575mb and includes:
- boot.bin
- cache.img
- factoryfs.img
- hidden.img
- modem.bin
- param.lfs
- Sbl.bin
- zImage
After I root, can I use these to flash my phone back to stock if I ever need to send it to warranty?
Thanks.
w00tz said:
Hi,
I just updated my GS2 via KIES to the latest firmware - I9100BVKL1
and managed to grab the archive KIES used to flash my phone.
This file is named I9100BVKL1_I9100OROKL1_I9100BVKL1_HOME.tar.md5, has 575mb and includes:
- boot.bin
- cache.img
- factoryfs.img
- hidden.img
- modem.bin
- param.lfs
- Sbl.bin
- zImage
After I root, can I use these to flash my phone back to stock if I ever need to send it to warranty?
Thanks.
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Not individually but you can flash the complete tar as PDA via ODIN .
jje
JJEgan said:
Not individually but you can flash the complete tar as PDA via ODIN .
jje
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Ah, great. That is what I needed anyway - restoring PDA, Phone and CSC back to stock.
Will this also update my flash counter to 0 - sorry, this part is still a bit unclear to me.
w00tz said:
Ah, great. That is what I needed anyway - restoring PDA, Phone and CSC back to stock.
Will this also update my flash counter to 0 - sorry, this part is still a bit unclear to me.
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No only custom roms or rooted kernels do that .
jje
JJEgan said:
No only custom roms or rooted kernels do that .
jje
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I will reiterate: I want to root my phone so I can unblock the SIM Lock. This will increase the flash counter.
Will reflashing to the stock version reset the flash counter to 0? Or must I use the usb jig?
w00tz said:
I will reiterate: I want to root my phone so I can unblock the SIM Lock. This will increase the flash counter.
YES its root
Will reflashing to the stock version reset the flash counter to 0? Or must I use the usb jig?[
USB resets on older bootloaders only .
Just follow instructions .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Related
After rooting my phone everything was great but then my usb port started to malfunction so to get it repaired i needed to remove root and CWM, after flashing the stock rom (XWKI4) root still shows under kernel version and CWM and superuser still remain.
Am i doing something wrong? I have CF-root with CWM mod my phone info is...
PDA:I9100XWKI4
PHONE:I9100XXKI1
CSC:I9100CPWKH1
any help much appreciated...
Factory reset and or flash a stock kernel .
jje
I've tried factory reset and flashed stock via Odin. :-( I'm using XWKI4 pda
Then you are doing something wrong as stock flash changes kernel and removes a rooted kernel . use a different download or firmware .
jje
Should I be using just the pda section of odin or csc and phone too?
Should I try a different firmware for my phone to see if that works?
bubba949 said:
Should I be using just the pda section of odin or csc and phone too?
Follow the instructions from the relevant thread you are getting the firmware from depending upon how many parts are to be flashed .
Should I try a different firmware for my phone to see if that works?
YES
jje
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I have searched a lot of threads and post about bricks before posting here. It would appear that my problem is a unique combination of a lot issues.
Detailed Explanation :
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9001) with the Omega Custom ROM
[ROM][XXLPH][05Mar]◄Omega ICS v3.2►.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197
It was working perfectly fine for a week.
Then suddenly is stopped responding and on reboot , it just showed the Samsung start screen with the yellow triangle and exclamation.
I entered Recovery Mode and tried to restore a backup but it failed. I also tried to install the same ROM again (install from SD card) with CWM from recovery but it stopped halfway and failed to respond for over 2 hours.
With no choice but to pull the battery I did so but now Recovery Mode has stopped working. Just get the same loading screen with Samsung and yellow triangle.
However I was not worried because DOWNLOAD mode was still working. I tried flashing a stock firmware using ODIN but it stopped responding. I waited for an hour and pulled the plug.
Download mode is still working so I tried different stock rom with both single file versions (PDA) and the 3 file versions (PDA,PHONE and CSC) with pit and repartition but all stop responding after a while.
It stops at cache.img for the single file ROMs and for the 3 file roms with pit it stops responding at SET PIT File. DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET. I also tried Lightening Rom and that stopped at factory.fs NAND Write.
I checked and double checked all drivers, chaged USB ports and tried reflashing a number of times.
Now when I try to boot or enter recovery I get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
Kies is able to recognize the device but it tries to connect and then says "The device has stopped responding. Reboot to fix this issue" So I am unable to recover firmware using Kies.
TLDR :
There are no driver issues or interference between Kies and Odin. The device is easily recognized and download mode is working. Just unable to flash back to stock rom using odin, unable to boot or enter recovery mode.
Right now the only consolation is that download mode is still working but I am unable to flash anything. Also I had to get stock roms form external sites and smafirmware.com because the Official Firmware Links are from multiupload and they do not work.
Are there any mirrors for the official stock ROMS?
I am trying to flash different roms with ODIN and hoping for something to happen.
Suggestions/Solution to this unique problem will be much appreciated.
This is an unusual problem.
Try to flash the Kernel only via Odin.
Do let me know if you succeed.
[email protected]!n said:
This is an unusual problem.
Try to flash the Kernel only via Odin.
Do let me know if you succeed.
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I am now using only ODIN. When you say Kernel I assume just the small stock Kernel File (5-10 MB) and not the entire ROM (~350 MB)
In download mode, in the top left corner, the current Binary was show as "Custom"
I used ODIN to flash Stock Kernel (Kernel_I9100XWKF3) and this was the progress:
Firmware Update Start..
zImage
NAND Write Start..
Now it stops responding (waited 20 mins ) but now the Current Binary is shown as "SAMSUNG OFFICIAL"
However, I am still unable to flash a complete stock ROM and cannot boot or enter recovery.
Stock firmwares are available at samfirmware.com. Try one from there. Once you flash, do a full wipe/factory reset. Seems you'll always have to do this when going from ICS to Gingerbread.
Also, from your post above, it sounds like you are still on an ICS ROM (XXLPH), and tried flashing a Gingerbread kernel (XWKF3). This will never work...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
ctomgee said:
Stock firmwares are available at samfirmware.com. Try one from there. Once you flash, do a full wipe/factory reset. Seems you'll always have to do this when going from ICS to Gingerbread.
Also, from your post above, it sounds like you are still on an ICS ROM (XXLPH), and tried flashing a Gingerbread kernel (XWKF3). This will never work...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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I tried firmwares from samfirmware.com. The problem is that I am unable to complete the flash process as odin always gets stuck at some point (Mostly KERNEL Stage) .
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> boot.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/010> param.lfs
<ID:0/010> zImage
It stops here.Unless I complete a flash I cannot full wipe/factory reset.
Also, I tried flashing an older XWKE8 Rom from samfirmware and the message "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again" has disappeared. Now when I try to boot or enter recovery there is just a mobile icon and a PC icon connected my an exclamation mark inside an orange triangle
Like you said, it may be because I was on an ICS ROM and then tried to switch to Gingerbread. If So, What ROM do I try to flash now?
Have a search for the GB bootloader and try flashing just that first .
GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER is the name of the file .
jje
JJEgan said:
Have a search for the GB bootloader and try flashing just that first .
GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER is the name of the file .
jje
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Ok I got the bootloader and flashed it using ODIN. This is the first file that ODIN was finally successful in flashing. Thanks.
Something has changed. There is no longer a semi brick screen with the icons previously mentioned.The device now displays the boot screen showing "Samsung Galaxy S II GT-i9100" There is NO YELLOW TRIANGLE now. Finally some Progress. But it is stuck on this screen. Still no Recovery mode or normal boot.
This has however given me some hope. What do I do next?
Try a custom kernel i.e.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55089648/Siyah-v2.5.2.tar
download an unrar it.
Flash it with Odin.
Hopefully it works
lordtoeknee said:
Ok I got the bootloader and flashed it using ODIN. This is the first file that ODIN was finally successful in flashing. Thanks.
Something has changed. There is no longer a semi brick screen with the icons previously mentioned.The device now displays the boot screen showing "Samsung Galaxy S II GT-i9100" There is NO YELLOW TRIANGLE now. Finally some Progress. But it is stuck on this screen. Still no Recovery mode or normal boot.
This has however given me some hope. What do I do next?
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If you have download mode just flash a stock rom if no download mode grab a USB recovery jig from ebay etc .
jje
[email protected]!n said:
Try a custom kernel i.e.
//dl.dropbox.com/u/55089648/Siyah-v2.5.2.tar
download an unrar it.
Flash it with Odin.
Hopefully it works
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Tried flashing this. It get stuck at this stage :
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> zImage
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
Actually all kernels I have tried so far are getting stuck at this stage.
[email protected]!n said:
Try a custom kernel i.e.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/55089648/Siyah-v2.5.2.tar
download an unrar it.
Flash it with Odin.
Hopefully it works
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Dude. It still looks like he hasn't flashed a gingerbread firmware successfully yet. Which means he's really still on ICS. Siyah doesn't support ICS yet.
And typically, flashing only a kernel when in a situation as he describes won't get you out of that situation. Unless the reason you got into that situation in the first place was by flashing a kernel that wasn't meant for you.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
JJEgan said:
If you have download mode just flash a stock rom if no download mode grab a USB recovery jig from ebay etc .
jje
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There was never any problem in getting into download mode. The actual problem is that ODIN gets stuck at some stage when I try to flash anything. I am unable to complete the flash.
The only success was the old bootloader which you suggested. Other than that all other kernels/roms get stuck at some point.
Most other posts/threads say that I will be fine as long as download mode is working. It is, but I am still unable to flash anything as ODIN keeps getting stuck.
Thoughts .
A guess is that something broke using PIT and repartition .
Rom download faulty no you have tried to many .
Bootloader flashes yes so Odin works .
Kies is not running in the task bar is it .
You are using mainboard USB port and Samsung cable .
If it was my phone it would be a service centre job but i would probably try just flashing a CWM and root kernel first to try and get recovery mode to format the system data and cache .
jje
Other possibilities for a stuck flash:
1. Bad cable
2. Cable plugged into a USB hub instead of directly into USB port on PC
3. Cable plugged into a USB passthrough (like keyboard) instead of directly into USB port on PC
EDIT: whoops, JJEgan mentioned bad cable and direct USB connection in his post above.
Thanks for your comments.
I am using the Original Samsung Cable and quite sure it has no problems. Also it is directly connected to my Laptop. And I have made sure there is no interference between Kies and Odin.
Maybe something broke in PIT and repartition, but i can still enter download mode. So I should be able to flash something right?
Not looking forward to taking it to the service center as I have will need to reset my flash counter. I may have to do that as a last resort but i'm hoping something will successfully flash. Like I said, I am hanging onto the fact that Download mode still works.
lordtoeknee said:
Thanks for your comments.
I am using the Original Samsung Cable and quite sure it has no problems. Also it is directly connected to my Laptop. And I have made sure there is no interference between Kies and Odin.
Maybe something broke in PIT and repartition, but i can still enter download mode. So I should be able to flash something right?
Not looking forward to taking it to the service center as I have will need to reset my flash counter. I may have to do that as a last resort but i'm hoping something will successfully flash. Like I said, I am hanging onto the fact that Download mode still works.
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Hold up. Two things:
1. I just re-read your first post, and you mentioned GT-I9001, which is the Galaxy S plus... which is not the same as the GT-I9100, which is the Galaxy SII international edition. Is this a typo?
2. Have you been putting the .PIT file each time you flash? If so, what .PIT file are you putting, and where did you get it? Could be you flashed using an incorrect .PIT file, and need the right one.
Edit to add: you really don't have to put the .PIT file when you flash unless you ABSOLUTELY have to. I've flashed several times and not once used a .PIT file.
ctomgee said:
Hold up. Two things:
1. I just re-read your first post, and you mentioned GT-I9001, which is the Galaxy S plus... which is not the same as the GT-I9100, which is the Galaxy SII international edition. Is this a typo?
2. Have you been putting the .PIT file each time you flash? If so, what .PIT file are you putting, and where did you get it? Could be you flashed using an incorrect .PIT file, and need the right one.
Edit to add: you really don't have to put the .PIT file when you flash unless you ABSOLUTELY have to. I've flashed several times and not once used a .PIT file.
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Sorry this was a typo. It is the GT-I9100 - Galaxy S II international edition.
I used the .PIT file and checked repartition whenever it was available with Stock Kernel. ie it came along with the PDA,PHONE and CSC files.
I also tried without the PIT file (No repartition). I did not use any incorrect file.
However, I was unable to do any successful flash. ODIN would stop responding before the PIT flash was completed. if there was no .PIT files it would stop at NAND write at cache.img or zImage
lordtoeknee said:
Sorry this was a typo. It is the GT-I9100 - Galaxy S II international edition.
I used the .PIT file and checked repartition whenever it was available with Stock Kernel. ie it came along with the PDA,PHONE and CSC files.
I also tried without the PIT file (No repartition). I did not use any incorrect file.
However, I was unable to do any successful flash. ODIN would stop responding before the PIT flash was completed. if there was no .PIT files it would stop at NAND write at cache.img or zImage
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Ok... you said you're using original Samsung USB and you're quite sure it has no problems... but have you tried a different cable? It doesn't have to necessarily be the original Samsung cable. I use a generic micro USB cable for my flashes, and it works fine. Could be the cable went bad... or try a different USB port on your laptop. Maybe the port went bad.
Yes tried another cable as well as different ports. This should not be any problem as i am able to successfully flash bootloaders. Any other type of file, ODIN pauses at some stage and does not respond.
lordtoeknee said:
Yes tried another cable as well as different ports. This should not be any problem as i am able to successfully flash bootloaders. Any other type of file, ODIN pauses at some stage and does not respond.
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Hmm... could possibly be a corrupted download... try redownloading the files you are flashing?
Hi guys, sorry for my english, I'm Italian. I yesterday I did root my galaxy s3 with odin, but by mistake the first time I put the file "CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4" in bootloader. now I wanted to know if it is severe. thanks
Flash full ROM with all files (Bootloader, PDA, CSC)
Flash again following the instructions .
jje
JJEgan said:
Flash again following the instructions .
jje
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what are the instructions?
you can send me a link please..
GR0S said:
Flash full ROM with all files (Bootloader, PDA, CSC)
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where do I find the file bootloader, pda and csc file?
crazysax1 said:
where do I find the file bootloader, pda and csc file?
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See items 2 and 3 of my signature on from where and how to flash a stock rom with Odin mate All items are in 1 .tar file you need to place in PDA.
If your phone is booting correctly than you don't need to flash again. Odin has builded in security mechanism which analyzing flashing content in case of bootloader and pda. That's why you can flash almost everything by placing it in pda section. But in case of bootloader you can put it as bootloader or pda. It doesn't matter.
Csc and modem sections are more sensitive for improper content.
As I said, if your phone is booting with your current Rom and cf rooted kernel than live it as is. Everything is ok.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
crazysax1 said:
you can send me a link please..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Phone hardbrick after flashing pit for wrong variant. Trying to make a debrick image from stock rom. After extracting tar.md5 file i get factoryfs.img modem.bin sbl.bin zimage. No non-hlos.bin. Any idea how i should go about this? Thanks.
youngi2068 said:
Phone hardbrick after flashing pit for wrong variant. Trying to make a debrick image from stock rom. After extracting tar.md5 file i get factoryfs.img modem.bin sbl.bin zimage. No non-hlos.bin. Any idea how i should go about this? Thanks.
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Have you tried simply reflash stock rom with original pit?
Well since odin mode is not possible i dunno how to go about this.
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MigoMujahid said:
Have you tried simply reflash stock rom with original pit?
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youngi2068 said:
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there is no download mode, and you can't use adb because USB debugging isn't on, you're sort of hard bricked your phone, i don't know if there is a software fix for it, but i suggest you ask in Q&A thread of the galaxy s2, maybe someone can have a better way around this.
hey i have s6 edge global.. i was rooted my phone with a custom kernel.. i got on download mode and tryied with multiple versions of odin to update from 6.0.1 to 7.0 but i couldnt.. it says complete write operation failed you can the image below.. please help to fix this issue.. i have the drivers etc..
http://prntscr.com/ep3zx5
Flash this firmware : https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/126268/G925FXXU5EQBC_G925FOXX5EQC3_SEB/
You are trying to install a Vodafone firmware, which require more space on hidden partition (to get it flashable you must flash the right pit that allows 100M on Hidden part)
iDroid27210 said:
Flash this firmware : https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/126268/G925FXXU5EQBC_G925FOXX5EQC3_SEB/
You are trying to install a Vodafone firmware, which require more space on hidden partition (to get it flashable you must flash the right pit that allows 100M on Hidden part)
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hello thanks for the reply.. i am gonna ask you 2 questions
1. i cant flash the firmware that i download?
2. what if i download a firmware from another country and install it ? i mean i am from greece what will happen if i flash a firmware that says UK or china or germany ????
3. and what will happen if on the firmware does not say about my isp.. i have cosmote so i must flash a firmware that says cosmote ?
iDroid27210 said:
Flash this firmware : https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/126268/G925FXXU5EQBC_G925FOXX5EQC3_SEB/
You are trying to install a Vodafone firmware, which require more space on hidden partition (to get it flashable you must flash the right pit that allows 100M on Hidden part)
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if i download a pit from here can this solve the problem and flash normally the firmware? i can wait until download the new firmware.. i dont have phone. its bricked..
http://www.droidviews.com/download-pit-files-for-galaxy-s6-edge-all-models/
or maybe this gonna solve the problem ?
http://www.droidviews.com/fixing-odin-firmware-installation-failed-at-hidden-img-issue-on-samsung/
You don't need your phone the moment.
You can always flash it by flashing the required PIT file or by removing hidden.img from the firmware file, but you will get a lot of Vodafone-branded applications.
Just download the latest firmware (Binary Nature) though SamFirm. (SM-G925F // SEB)
Then, extract the PIT file from the CSC part and flash it via Odin with these options ticked :
• Auto Reboot
• Re-Partition
• F. Reset Time
• Nand Erase All
*if you want to reset all counters (like how much time you put earphones/charger in your phone)* • Phone EFS Clear
iDroid27210 said:
You don't need your phone the moment.
You can always flash it by flashing the required PIT file or by removing hidden.img from the firmware file, but you will get a lot of Vodafone-branded applications.
Just download the latest firmware (Binary Nature) though SamFirm. (SM-G925F // SEB)
Then, extract the PIT file from the CSC part and flash it via Odin with these options ticked :
• Auto Reboot
• Re-Partition
• F. Reset Time
• Nand Erase All
*if you want to reset all counters (like how much time you put earphones/charger in your phone)* • Phone EFS Clear
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tried to remove the hidden.img but says MD5 value is invalid then tried to remove the .md5 from the file but it says fail on odin... see the second site that i post here and tell me if i can use any pit file from the plz.. *if you want to reset all counters (like how much time you put earphones/charger in your phone)* • Phone EFS Clear[/QUOTE]
what do u mean
help me someone please, i need my phone back
iDroid27210 said:
You don't need your phone the moment.
You can always flash it by flashing the required PIT file or by removing hidden.img from the firmware file, but you will get a lot of Vodafone-branded applications.
Just download the latest firmware (Binary Nature) though SamFirm. (SM-G925F // SEB)
Then, extract the PIT file from the CSC part and flash it via Odin with these options ticked :
• Auto Reboot
• Re-Partition
• F. Reset Time
• Nand Erase All
*if you want to reset all counters (like how much time you put earphones/charger in your phone)* • Phone EFS Clear
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how you can be so sure that the link that you provide about the firmware is better? i mean why i cant flash this? its imposible ..
Everything is fine after I flashed the firmware that you gave me. Thank you very much my first. If you want explain me what happened and I couldn't flash the firmware that I download in first place. Thanksssss ))))
How I can root my phone now it's run nougat? Before I flashed a kernel.. now what? What if there is no custom kernel? That kernel contain supersu..
i just root my device.. is there any way to fix 0x1 knox? i mean when i flash a stock rom via odin or any program.. because when i flash the 7.0 i saw that the knox was 0x1 .. i was rooted thats why its 0x1.. but after flashing a stock firmware is there anyway to fix this? because maybe some time i am gonna sell this phone and dont want to saying knox 0x1.. i dont care then about the root but only the knox to will be as it was from the factory..
Once you've triggered the Knox counter there's no way to reset it sadly.
However, Knox is only useful for warranty purposes and if you're selling the phone then the warranty won't transfer over to the new owner anyway.
I have used "Triangle Away" by Chainfire to clear my Knox counters on every Sammy phone I ever had. Works like a charm.
ButtonBoy said:
I have used "Triangle Away" by Chainfire to clear my Knox counters on every Sammy phone I ever had. Works like a charm.
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so with this application the knox it was fine? like it was when someone buy the phone ? you sure?
StonebridgeGr said:
so with this application the knox it was fine? like it was when someone buy the phone ? you sure?
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Yes. No more heinous dialogs. Just like new.
ButtonBoy said:
Yes. No more heinous dialogs. Just like new.
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is this for real??and Knox works??
It worked for me