My SGS2 version is:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100OXXKI2
My phone is currently rooted with CF-root. I'm selling the phone and getting a SGS3, so now I want to unroot the phone. I don't want to upgrade to a newer version of Android, just unroot and after that reset binary counter with an USB jig.
What should I do? Can I just flash the phone with XWKI4 stock kernel found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Will flashing with stock kernel remove root and programs that came with CF-root or do I have to flash the full XWKI4 firmware package? Phone was updated to XWKI4 using Kies, so I guess I have to also replace the bootloader with old version? After that I can use the USB jig and reset binary counter?
Yep. You can flash the stock kernel, but given you're selling it I'd do the following:-
*Go into CWRecovery and format cache, data, system, & internal sd card.
*Flash stock rom in Odin
*Factory reset just for good measure
Done.
And yes, if you find the jig doesn't work initially, flash the old bootloader then jig it to reset the flash counter. Having said that, if the jig does work in the first instance, don't flash a bootloader just because it sounds reasonable to do so. The less messing around with bootloaders the better; you only play with them if you have a specific reason for doing so.
Thanks! I'll give it a try. I want to be very careful, not a good time to brick the phone, the buyer wouldn't be happy...
No probs ;-)
If you follow those steps the phone will be as close to the day you bought it as you can get it, obviously minus wear & tear.
otj80 said:
Thanks! I'll give it a try. I want to be very careful, not a good time to brick the phone, the buyer wouldn't be happy...
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Went through these steps and now the phone is unrooted and with newest offcial version of ICS, and binary counter is reset.
Now the buyer wants the phone with ICS and I haven't gotten an usb jig, either.
So, would the simplest plan be now:
1) Go into CWRecovery and format cache, data, system, & internal sd card.
2) Flash newest official version of ICS, using ODIN (found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487). That would be XWLPG (I have the Nordic version of SGS2).
3) Root the phone with CF-root LPG
4) Use Chainfire's triangle away app
5) Again flash newest official version of ICS, using ODIN.
6) Factory reset
Would this remove root and reset binary counter? Will flashing newest official version of ICS after using the triangle away app change the counter value again?
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Hi everyone,
I stumbled upon this forum when searching for a solution for a problem a few weeks ago. I have watched the noob video and believe I have made a proper effort in order to fix my problem myself without bothering anyone. I’d really appreciate if anyone could just make sure I understand things properly.
I, being completely naïve, followed some guide on YouTube on how to root my phone. On the video the yellow triangle that showed up seemed to be an indication that the root was successful.
Upon doing some reading on here I realized I had tripped the flash counter and what that means. Upon realizing this I began to read and try to figure out how to reset the flash counter.
Turns out I am on Android Build 2.3.6 (UCKK6) which to my understanding does not work with a jig. It seems to me that I can flash a 2.3.4 (UCKH7) and THEN I will be able to use a jig to reset my flash counter. I believe I need to use the second link in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18859438&postcount=199
Just for reference would I need to flash a stock UCKK6 in order to fully restore my warranty? My phone originally came with 2.3.6.
After resetting the counter I intend to use method 2C in this thread in order to re-root my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Am I correct in saying that in order to flash a custom ROM I need to use method 3A in the previous link in order to flash without tripping the counter / using ROM Manager? I plan on trying out CM7 first.
My Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7. I backed up my apps through Titanium since I really wrap my head around getting CWM working properly : (
Please let me know if I didn’t provide enough information or detail and I will do my best to get you whatever you may need. I’m very new to smartphones in general so please forgive me if I lack some understanding.
Thanks you for your time, it is greatly appreciated.
Just fyi, if you flash an ics rom you can reset the flash counter with an app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22462960
Flash stock UCLE5 ICS rom with Odin. Root them. After you can reset flash counter with TreangleAway.
You should be able to use the jig to reset the flash counter on UCKK6. The code that governs the flash counter is contained in the secondary bootloader. A few of the 2.3.6 leaks had a crippled secondary bootloader, but the OTA update from 2.3.4 did not touch the bootloader, and phones that shipped with UCKK6 had the original secondary bootloader.
If you for some reason have a phone with a crippled bootloader, confirmed by not being able to reset the flash counter with a jig, then you would need to flash the original secondary bootloader using Odin. There is an Odin flashable tar in the Download Repository.
The advice about flashing ICS and then using Triangle Away is also good.
If you want to stay on Gingerbread, then follow the guide. 2C and 3A are probably the easiest.
If you want ICS, go to this thread instead.
Hello,
I recently returned my GS3 because of an audio problem.
My GS3 was rooted, so before to returned it, I used Triangle Away to reset the flash counter then I flashed an official firmware with Kies. The status of the GS3 was "normal" (in french but I suppose it's the same in english) and my counter showed a "Samsung Official"
The problem is that Samsung refuses to repair my mobile and claims my warranty is voided because my device was rooted and asks me to pay for the repair.
So I have two questions :
Firstly : How can Samsung know my device was rooted after a reset of the flash counter, a flash with an official firmware and an hard reset ?
Secondly : Is There anyone else who had the same problem with Samsung ?
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Thank you (Im french so sorry for my English)
What ROM build and modem did it come with?
What ROM build and modem did you send it back with?
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What ROM build and modem did it come with?
What ROM build and modem did you send it back with?
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At first the phone was the official rom (Samsung 4.0.3) then I put Cyanogen Mod 10 (root), then I went back to the official rom via kies (I put away Triangle) and I again flash for a rom clean. Then I did a hard reset.
I never flash the modem
I send my phone with the official Rom (4.0.4) downloaded with Kies
Jordan67 said:
At first the phone was the official rom (Samsung 4.0.3) then I put Cyanogen Mod 10 (root), then I went back to the official rom via kies (I put away Triangle) and I again flash for a rom clean. Then I did a hard reset.
I never flash the modem
I send my phone with the official Rom (4.0.4) downloaded with Kies
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Was it the right version... ex, was it originally on a carrier branded firmware, but you flashed an unbranded version?
Did you flash another region's firmware, ex Polish firmware will have a different CSC to an English one, and can show it has been rooted.
Are you sure there were no root apps, or CWM recovery zips on your internal sd?
All of these can show the system has been rooted before, and are grounds for voiding warrenty (examples can be triangle away apk, CFroot, rom .zips etc.
I have never had my internal sd wiped when I wipe data/factory reset, so this could be plausible.
Hello there,
an acquaintance of mine has bought an SGS3 i9300 (international) from Thailand but wants to use it in Germany.
The Stock Android Version is 4.04 which cannot be updated using OTA, it says none available.
As he would like to use his S3 in German, I offered him to try flashing a Stock Firmware with Region Germany and CSC "DBT".
Since we can see each other only once more and have no access to a computer at that time, I have planned a way to manage this which I would like to know about whether it may or may not work:
1.) Use Chainfire's ExynosAbuse apk to root
2.) Reset Flash Counter with TA (Is this required when using ExynosMem exploit to root?)
3.) Use Mobile Odin to Flash PDA "I9300XXELL4" and wipe Data, Cache and Dalvik
4.) Optionally change CSC to DBT, first testing with *#1234#, then changing with *#272*Device IMEI# or CSC Changer from GPlay
Finally Factory Reset in settings app.
A) Will this device then be completely Stock (expect for the wanted region change) and, in future, able to update with Kies or OTA?
Hence, with System Status Normal, Custom Binary Download No and Flash Counter set to zero?
B) Would you rather recommend not to care about CSCs and the region but choose the newest Firmware XXELLC (from Europe)?
C) Is it OK just to flash the .tar.md5 firmware package from extSDCard or would you rather copy it to the phone's internal SDCard first?
Thanks in advance, :victory:
juicer.
1. Exynosabuse (root)
2. Mobile odin xxellc
3. TA (unroot)
4. Factory reset
I won't worry too much about csc, but you will want to check the csc is one that is corresponding to the firmware to get kies updates. I never had the problem but some people report getting KOR csc when flashing firmwares..
Also check to make sure device status if official.
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Thanks!
Why is it better to stick with EverRoot, thus injecting SuperSU and Root while flashing? MobileOdin itself won't trigger the flash counter if it's true what I read.
And I guess due to the fixed ExynosMem Exploit Root will just be gone?
I'm just a little scared we somehow screw it up and have no chance to fix it due to the lack of a PC... Is a brick probable?
And how about the strict update to JellyBean, is the new bootloader flashed that way and if, will it affect something?
Tbh I really can't tell you. Every device is different and as with any unofficial methods, you won't get any help from samsung if things go wrong. As for everroot, I guess you don't need to check it as you don't require root.
But do note TA Might not work without root? I'm not too sure about this. Might wanna check for somebody else's opinion on this.
As for bootloaders, you will probably want to back your apps up in case they get wiped, but you won't be able to restore them without root so I don't know what your options are.
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I just wanted to report that everything worked fine, didn't use EverRoot so the device was in wiped and unrooted Stock state after flashing which was the goal — achieved it
Great to know
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Hi all,
I'm about to reset my S3 (GT-i9300) back to complete stock, unrooted. I'm currently rooted and running Illusion 2.1 beta (Android 4.2.2 I believe).
I'm looking for someone with a little more knowledge than myself to run over the following steps and let me know if there's something I'm missing, or about to do wrong! Any help/advice/guidance is very much appreciated.
I've tried to do the research myself - I'm simply lacking the confidence to just go ahead with some flaky knowledge.
Download Odin 3.07
Download latest 4.1.2 BTU firmware from sammobile
Flash said firmware using Odin (only use Auto-reboot and reset F-time)
Root the phone (what's best to use for this nowadays??)
Download and run Triangle Away
Flash firmware once more via Odin
Is the above correct? Is there a way to format internal memory to get rid of the nonsense that has built up from custom ROMs/apps/etc.?
Also, I'm slightly unsure about the best tools to use for point 4 at the moment, but I'm sure I'll find them here
Thanks in advance for any help.
Andy
andy9l said:
Hi all,
I'm about to reset my S3 (GT-i9300) back to complete stock, unrooted. I'm currently rooted and running Illusion 2.1 beta (Android 4.2.2 I believe).
I'm looking for someone with a little more knowledge than myself to run over the following steps and let me know if there's something I'm missing, or about to do wrong! Any help/advice/guidance is very much appreciated.
I've tried to do the research myself - I'm simply lacking the confidence to just go ahead with some flaky knowledge.
Download Odin 3.07
Download latest 4.1.2 BTU firmware from sammobile
Flash said firmware using Odin (only use Auto-reboot and reset F-time)
Root the phone (what's best to use for this nowadays??) => cf-autoroot
Download and run Triangle Away
Flash firmware once more via Odin
Is the above correct? Is there a way to format internal memory to get rid of the nonsense that has built up from custom ROMs/apps/etc.?
Also, I'm slightly unsure about the best tools to use for point 4 at the moment, but I'm sure I'll find them here
Thanks in advance for any help.
Andy
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see my comments above. In addition here is a guide.
Furthermore make sure you have stock recovery & kernel, as otherwise it will maybe increase the counter (both should come with stock firmware though).
Hey guys,
Could someone please help me with my problem. I'll try to be as clear as possible.
I had my fully working, factory unlocked from Three carrier GT-I9300 with 4.1.2 version, however yesterday I decided to updated my phones firmware via Odin 3.07 to 4.3 I9300XXUGML3. Everything went smoothly but after a while i noticed that it does not have any reception.
In phones status it shows:
Network: Unknown
Service state: Out of Service
My Phone Number: Unknown
IMEI: 00499901640000
Device status: Official
I figured it out that culprit might be IMEI code, so I reinstalled 4.3 version a few times but without success. After that I rooted my phone with Kingo Android root in order to fix my reception problem but It did not work out. In the end I thought to just send it to Samsung's warranty.However before sending phone I wanted to run TriangleAway in order to reset my binary count, but It does not resets. I thought that Knox might be stopping it from resetting as it's 4.3, however phone does not have Knox installed in it, even when in Download mode there is nothing written about Knox.
So I'm now in a pickle as I have:
-Corrupted IMEI
-No Reception
-TriangleAway does not resets binary
-Knox nowhere to be found (But I guess it's a good thing)
It would be really good to at least to reset binary count in order to send it to warranty to just forget about this mess :laugh:
Any ideas what is going on? I could not find any solution or problem which is similar to mine.
Triangle away won't work on later bootloader, downgrade to ICS bootloader.
boomboomer said:
Triangle away won't work on later bootloader, downgrade to ICS bootloader.
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Isn't there a high chance of bricking phone while downgrading from 4.3 to ICS?
I tried now to flash my phone with stock I9300XXUGMK6 firmware in order to root it with CF-Auto-Root and then use Triangle Away to reset my binary counter. However It did not reset it.
Before that tried CWM, flashed kernel, flashed modem, used mobile odin. Sadly everything was in vain. I'm at loss now, don't know what do to. Maybe i'm doing something wrong? Maybe there is some kind of problem with the phone?
Eskis said:
Isn't there a high chance of bricking phone while downgrading from 4.3 to ICS?
I tried now to flash my phone with stock I9300XXUGMK6 firmware in order to root it with CF-Auto-Root and then use Triangle Away to reset my binary counter. However It did not reset it.
Before that tried CWM, flashed kernel, flashed modem, used mobile odin. Sadly everything was in vain. I'm at loss now, don't know what do to. Maybe i'm doing something wrong? Maybe there is some kind of problem with the phone?
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Just the bootloader
Method 2 easiest
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/how-to-flash-to-bootloader-updated-t2083860
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So I fixed it!
I had Mk6 firmware installed with cf-auto root.
After that I installed Boeffla's kernel (beta5 version) with mobile Odin and used TriangleAway 3.26 in order to reset my binary counter. Immediately after using mobile Odin again I installed official mk6 firmware and voila! Everything official and binary count set to 0, however I still had problem with IMEI and network so I sent phone to samsung as I have warranty.
Thanks everyone for helping out