Ok, I need to sell it...I'm using kitchen ROMs since 2nd days of my phone but I bought a JIG too (In case of emergency) and my flash counter is still at 0
But I have some doubts...I don't care about warranty but now that I'm selling it I have to think about it: can I wipe everything on the phone and then flash a stock ICS Rom with Odin to restore warranty or my warranty is gone anyway..?
Thank you
If your custom counter is at 0 and you don't have the yellow triangle at start up, then flash an original stock rom for your region on to your phone using odin. This will restore your phone to stock. See the links in my signature for reference.
Hey
Jigs don't work with ICS and Triangle Away won't work on an unrooted Rom, too. Therefore you should get an official Samsung Gingerbread Rom. If you got your phone from a carrier download the rom appropriate to your carrier.
Flash this rom in Odin and afterwards set the flash counter to 0 with your jig (if needed). If this all worked you can now update your phone in Kies to ICS.
Wezi said:
If your custom counter is at 0 and you don't have the yellow triangle at start up, then flash an original stock rom for your region on to your phone using odin. This will restore your phone to stock. See the links in my signature for reference.
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Thank's..but can I flash any stock rom or only italians (in my case)?
handcremedeluxe said:
Hey
Jigs don't work with ICS and Triangle Away won't work on an unrooted Rom, too. Therefore you should get an official Samsung Gingerbread Rom. If you got your phone from a carrier download the rom appropriate to your carrier.
Flash this rom in Odin and afterwards set the flash counter to 0 with your jig (if needed). If this all worked you can now update your phone in Kies to ICS.
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Ok that's great to know..but If i flash a stock rom my counter will not increase...right?
An official stock rom by Samsung will not increse your custom counter, as its offical and not custom.
Wezi said:
An official stock rom by Samsung will not increse your custom counter, as its offical and not custom.
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Ok last question: any stock rom or only the one from the country where is my phone from?
Any should work, but it would be best to keep it authentic and use one from your region (and / or carrier if thats how your received it). There may be region specific settings such as modems which come with it and if you've got a UK firmware on an handset purchased in Italy i might look a little suspect.
Choice is yours ultimately
ok so..i don't remember which was mine..if TIM branded or no brand...or if was imported or not..any way to know it?
A quick glance on Intratechs site (last link in my sig) shows that Italian roms are marked with ITV. Oh by the way, youre using i9100 international right?
yes International, but I switched from many many roms...is there a way to know from where is my phone to restore its country firmware?...may sammobile helps me?
Not if the original purchaser does not have a clue ..
Flash local stock rom .
jje
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Hello,
i would like some guidance on the rooting side of things. with every page i read im getting more and more confused.
i have installed/flashed litening rom.
ive used the sim unlock tool to unlock my phone.
im confused on all of the unsecure and secure stuff.
i would like my phone back to how i had it when i bought it, without the root access etc.
am i right in thinking that i would need the latest stock secure kernal which i would flash in exactly the same way as i flashed litening? or am i getting the wrong end of the stick.
or would i have to flash the specific three firmware (im not bothered about having all the three stuff on it but if i have to then so be it)
You need to follow Chainfire thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Don't get too much confused, its simple.
BTW- Aren't you already rooted as you are on Litening ROM!
Sent from my GT-I9100
I am rooted which was an easy process. I just can't get my head around all the different stock firmwares etc.
I would love to unlock my wife's S2 for her but want to know how to get it back to stock after.
Hope that makes sense?
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joelk2 said:
I am rooted which was an easy process. I just can't get my head around all the different stock firmwares etc.
I would love to unlock my wife's S2 for her but want to know how to get it back to stock after.
Flash a stock rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Firmware is labelled year K 2011 month ABC release number 123
KG3 2011 July 3rd release .
XXX XEU OXA lettering is area of use for that rom .
jje
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ok i downloaded
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1
i couldnt see the KG3 one.
where do i find the csc to go with this?
If you want to get it back to stock "back to how it was when I bought it", don't use any KG firmware unless you're from Poland or Brazil - IIRC, they're the only 2 areas that KG firmware is "official", i.e., flashable via Kies.
Sounds like you'll need a KF firmware. If you can't remember what your firmware originally was, try this:
http://fus.nanzen.se/
- will also tell you your latest available official update.
KG and KH 2.3.4
Rest is 2.3.3
Edit - see you've got KF3 - for your scenario, 99% sure it's the right choice.
ok so ive downloaded that one, it was a self extracting.exe file
i now have a tar file.
do i use odin again and put this tar in the pda part?
Anyone??
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if the package one has one .tar file then yes.
keep in mind you will not have root access after this
Brilliant thanks all
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Also after reverting back to stock roms, do your self a favor and buy a USB JIG (Samsung galaxy S JIG) from ebay for like 10 dollars. You can use this to reset the Binary Counter in Download mode, before you ship of any phone for say Warranty issues
Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
rayleterleir said:
Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
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Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
dragon546 said:
Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
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I'm sorry, i'm new to flashing the S2. Flash count?
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
dragon546 said:
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
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Ah I see, well, I haven't had to take any of my phones back for warranty work yet. This is more for my own peace of mind, I like to be able to return to full stock, completely clean. Many thanks for the quick response!
Flash your original saved rom or flash providers rom from dev thread or flash stock Samsung rom .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Zero custom rom counter if needed .
Custom Rom Counter .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
jje
Hi all - similar question as I want to (potentially) return my SGS2 to stock before I sell it. I have already rooted & flashed ROM so familiar with CWM / Odin / etc. but am unsure which firmware I should be using. Is there a difference for US / UK devices; how do I decide which one to download from Intratech's link ?
I have a USB jig so will reset the flash count afterward.
TIA
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
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That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
maxip said:
That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
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Yes use CPW firmware only difference is CSC is CPW and that covers most UK networks .
jje
Hello!
I'm sending my SGS2 back to warranty repair, and I only flashed my phone twice, just to try the ICS rom. Is there any way to check that the ROM flash counter gone up? According to the ROM's threads it shouldn't, but I want to make sure.
- I flashed once an ICS : I9100XXKP8 via odin, which should be the official 4.0.3 leak, than since I didn't like it, I flashed back on :
- GT-I9100_O2U_I9100XWKJ1_I9100O2UKJ1_I9100XXKI4.tar.md5
The latter should be the original UK O2 rom with all the bloatware included.
Could you guys tell me if I will have problem with warranty repair? I would appreciate it!
Soniboy84 said:
Hello!
I'm sending my SGS2 back to warranty repair, and I only flashed my phone twice, just to try the ICS rom. Is there any way to check that the ROM flash counter gone up? According to the ROM's threads it shouldn't, but I want to make sure.
- I flashed once an ICS : I9100XXKP8 via odin, which should be the official 4.0.3 leak, than since I didn't like it, I flashed back on :
- GT-I9100_O2U_I9100XWKJ1_I9100O2UKJ1_I9100XXKI4.tar.md5
The latter should be the original UK O2 rom with all the bloatware included.
Could you guys tell me if I will have problem with warranty repair? I would appreciate it!
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FYI, any flash will have the possibility of an issue with warranty. All you can do is hope for the best if your flash counter is zero. Flash counter is displayed when going into download mode. (with phone off, hold vol-down, home, and power, then when menu comes up, push vol-up)
Soniboy84 said:
Hello!
- I flashed once an ICS : I9100XXKP8 via odin, which should be the official 4.0.3 leak, than since I didn't like it, I flashed back on :
No warranty not a Samsung release .
- GT-I9100_O2U_I9100XWKJ1_I9100O2UKJ1_I9100XXKI4.tar.md5
The latter should be the original UK O2 rom with all the bloatware included.
Thats no problem with warranty as long as its not rooted and as said custom rom counter is zero .
USB jig clears rom counter on older bootloaders not on ICS bootloader and you may not have changed your bootloader when flashing O2 firmware .
jje
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Thanks a lot guys, I clicked the "thanks" button.
Download mode says:
Odin Mode
Product name: GT-U9100
Custom binary download: NO
Current binary: Samsung official
Does it say I'm clear, and warranty is fine?
Soniboy84 said:
Thanks a lot guys, I clicked the "thanks" button.
Download mode says:
Odin Mode
Product name: GT-U9100
Custom binary download: NO
Current binary: Samsung official
Does it say I'm clear, and warranty is fine?
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That's supposed to say "GT-I9100", right?
Yes, your current flash counter is zero... But as I said, since you flashed something that wasn't officially released yet, it's not guaranteed, but your chances are good.
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Thanks, I'm sending it back. My vibration is not working and camera is lagging...
Hello,
I have to send my international version of galaxy for repair due to damaged screen.
I currently use omega roms with Syiah Kernel however I would like to install stock rom back on the phone before I send it to insurance company for repair.
I think custom rom may invalid claim therefore I would like to be on a safe side.
Can someone know a reliable guide of how to install stock rom over a custom one? So far I found this one.
http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/06/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-video/
Can someone please have a look and let me know if this guide is correct as I do not want to brick my phone.
Thanks
m112 said:
Hello,
I have to send my international version of galaxy for repair due to damaged screen.
I currently use omega roms with Syiah Kernel however I would like to install stock rom back on the phone before I send it to insurance company for repair.
I think custom rom may invalid claim therefore I would like to be on a safe side.
Can someone know a reliable guide of how to install stock rom over a custom one? So far I found this one.
http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/06/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-video/
Can someone please have a look and let me know if this guide is correct as I do not want to brick my phone.
Thanks
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Follow it step by step. This is exactly how you want to send your phones back to Samsung to claim guarantee or replacement.
Hello. I have a question about flashing stock ROM.
I'm on stock 4.0.4, unrooted, nothing touched, and I want flash 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I heard that if I flash with odin my counter will stay on 0, is that true?
I will download ROM from sammobile.
And can someone give me instructions for flashing with odin (I do it a couple of times on my Galaxy S, S2, etc, but I can't remember what I must tick)?
GTRSkyR34 said:
Hello. I have a question about flashing stock ROM.
I'm on stock 4.0.4, unrooted, nothing touched, and I want flash 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I heard that if I flash with odin my counter will stay on 0, is that true?
I will download ROM from sammobile.
And can someone give me instructions for flashing with odin (I do it a couple of times on my Galaxy S, S2, etc, but I can't remember what I must tick)?
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Yes.
It will stay on 0.
because those are official firmwares.
On Odin. Connect the phone in download mode, select pda and select the firmware you downloaded from sammobile.
Click start. :good:
Don't forget to reset your counter flash first!
First of all, reset your counter flash with the Triangle Away app. If you don't do this, they are going to refuse your warranty.
Then you can use this tutorial to install the last stock 4.1.2 Rom (I9300XXELL5) on your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610. Or choose any another rom from sammobile.com.
masterex567 said:
Yes.
It will stay on 0.
because those are official firmwares.
On Odin. Connect the phone in download mode, select pda and select the firmware you downloaded from sammobile.
Click start. :good:
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Ok, thank you.
Just one more question.
I'm from Croatia, VIPNET network today get's 4.1.2 JB, but my network (TELE2) didn't (last is 4.1.1)
My phone is bought in Tele2 network, so what will happened if I flash software from VIPNET?
GTRSkyR34 said:
Hello. I have a question about flashing stock ROM.
I'm on stock 4.0.4, unrooted, nothing touched, and I want flash 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
I heard that if I flash with odin my counter will stay on 0, is that true?
I will download ROM from sammobile.
And can someone give me instructions for flashing with odin (I do it a couple of times on my Galaxy S, S2, etc, but I can't remember what I must tick)?
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Yes, it will stay on 0. Sources: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899.
Use this tutorial to install the last stock 4.1.2 Rom (I9300XXELL5) on your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610.
Why you don't root your phone? It's very easy, safe, and you can take fully avantage of your device (custom roms, ad free, better performance, better battery life, and so many things)...
anmar21 said:
Yes, it will stay on 0. Sources: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899.
Use this tutorial to install the last stock 4.1.2 Rom (I9300XXELL5) on your device: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610.
Why you don't root your phone? It's very easy, safe, and you can take fully avantage of your device (custom roms, ad free, better performance, better battery life, and so many things)...
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Yes I know, every phone I had it was rooted and on custom ROM, but I'm scared because I read S3 can be dead between 150-200 days (problem with chip) so I'm not sure yet
Thank you for help.
Hello everyone,
For unrooting purposes If I flash a stock firmware 4.0.3 via Odin then will the flash counter increase by one? I have reset it to zero using triangle away app already and my device is rooted and on stock with that super brick bug. Also that I can flash any of the stock firmware like LPQ as long as it is developed for I9100 right? Or there any sort of regional restriction?
Thanks in advance!
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ask moderator to move your Question to Q&A section bro, here is development section
You can always reset your binary counter with triangle away or USB jig.
If you are on stock firmware, you are good, because it is samusng's original.
4.0.3 keeps the brick bug away.
Firmwares are separeted by branded & unbranded, they all work on any I9100 devices. Modems, on the other hand, my not work in your country / region. You'll have to flash another one in order to get your network to work.
I am trying to find the answer to the OP.
My S2 has just been replaced after a long struggle with the supplier & Samsung so I have decided not to ever do any custom ROM flashing again.
The above replies didn't really answer the simple question: Does flashing an official ROM like the new 4.1.2 JB with Odin increase the custom rom counter on the phone.
I know this can be reset but it was trying to do that before that bricked my phone and why it had to go back for service. I don't want to do that again but if I know the custom ROM counter will not go up I'm happy to flash official JB with Odin.
My phone is CYV (Cyprus) so likely to be one of the last places to get JB via OTA or Kies.
Thanks
newtonthecat said:
I am trying to find the answer to the OP.
My S2 has just been replaced after a long struggle with the supplier & Samsung so I have decided not to ever do any custom ROM flashing again.
The above replies didn't really answer the simple question: Does flashing an official ROM like the new 4.1.2 JB with Odin increase the custom rom counter on the phone.
I know this can be reset but it was trying to do that before that bricked my phone and why it had to go back for service. I don't want to do that again but if I know the custom ROM counter will not go up I'm happy to flash official JB with Odin.
My phone is CYV (Cyprus) so likely to be one of the last places to get JB via OTA or Kies.
Thanks
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Custom couter stay at zero, but bootloader will by unlocked and "smart" guys in samsung service will know about flash.
@grisoxxl: I did not quite get you. You mean to say that the bootloader once unlocked remains unlocked even If you flash a stock firmware?
And one more thing. When do I need to backup that efs folder? Know about HC ktool?
gastonw said:
You can always reset your binary counter with triangle away or USB jig.
If you are on stock firmware, you are good, because it is samusng's original.
4.0.3 keeps the brick bug away.
Firmwares are separeted by branded & unbranded, they all work on any I9100 devices. Modems, on the other hand, my not work in your country / region. You'll have to flash another one in order to get your network to work.
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Thanks
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