I just rooted my gs3 (did not install any roms), and i was wondering how i need to return to stock (if needed for return under warranty).
Im all new to this btw
Thanks in advance!
Martijn94 said:
I just rooted my gs3 (did not install any roms), and i was wondering how i need to return to stock (if needed for return under warranty).
Im all new to this btw
Thanks in advance!
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This is just the simplest of tasks
Download the stock firmware (Packed up in a .tar file) from sammobile.com/firmwareHere
And flash it via odin It's really that easy! Just as if you were rooting the phone
and traingle away also for reseting binary count
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hisee said:
and traingle away also for reseting binary count
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where for is this, and what does it do exactly ?
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III/GT-I9300:good:
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Hi,
Does GT-P7500 have a flash counter?
If it does, is there a way to reset it?
I really would like to root my tab
Yes it does, but mine is still 0 and i'm rooted. It seems it counts only if you install unofficial rom with odin.
What would be best way to do it, that the counter stays zero?
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I updated to KI1 using Odin and then applied the root.zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171089) using recovery menu.
Sorry for the noob question, but what is the flash counter for?
fsckedagain said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what is the flash counter for?
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It counts how many times you have flashed unofficial software on your device. If the count is higher then 0 then Samsung will probably refuse to repair it under warranty.
Rooted
I needed to run the odin at administrator rights...
Now need to learn how to install custom roms
Thx
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Marsupilami said:
Rooted
I needed to run the odin at systemadministrator...
Now need to learn how to install custom roms
Thx
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Just make sure you don't flash custom roms with odin.
Is there a way to install custom rom whitout that the couter starts to count, or is there a way to reset the counter, thx
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Marsupilami said:
Is there a way to install custom rom whitout that the couter starts to count, or is there a way to reset the counter, thx
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You can Install custom ROMs using CWM. I don't know how to reset the counter.
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How to find that counter?
*uses necromancer skill to revive dead thread*
hey guys,
since i was disappointed twice by the asus transformer prime, i'm thinking about getting a galaxy tab.
i really wanna use custom roms and kernels.. so, can someone please clarify the following things:
1. is there any way to reset the custom counter like you can on the sgs2?
2. do CWM flashes affect the custom counter or not?
thanks in advance!
is there really no one out there with an answer?
It has a counter.But you'll be good if you restrict to cwm.
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Does flashing a custom recovery make the counter counts
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How is reset counter?
counter ?? hmmm
a good piece of info....need it badly how to find the counter
On my GT-P7510 there is a counter that can be seen in the text in downloading mode. Flashing CWM and installing ROMs through CWM does not seem to affect it, mine is still at 0.
Ok, if I flash cwm the counter will stay zero...If I however flash back to stock recovery then what? I have read that the counter only increases if a custom kernel, not rom, is flashed. So does flashing stock rom (including STOCK kernel), from samfirmware.com affect the counter? Hope someone with more knowledge than me sees this. Thanks!
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i just searched for reseting counter, too.
But its right, it seems not to count. I had installed various Custom Roms via Odin and the Counter still says Original Samsung and also is still zero.
you can find the counter when entering Downloading mode (Power+VolumeDown and than choose Download)
(P-7500)
How to unrooted my device for warranty?
If I restore my stock ROM backup will I be able to unroot it?
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your search button not working ???
which leads you to the standard reply >>> Flash stock rom and reset custom rom counter
jje
Do a search in Your phones Dev section for unroot instructions. You should find a .tar file you can push through Odin fairly easily, good luck!
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No in order to return to an uprooted state for warranty purposes you would have to do a full wipe/factory reset and flash the original firmware via odin.
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Is the usb jigg necessary? for warranty purpose.? I mean since Samsung didn't lock the bootloader...what will happen if I restore stock ROM?
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Yes. If you don't reset the flash counter, it shows you've flashed non-stock firmware on to the phone, and you can kiss any chance of having your phone repaired under warranty goodbye.
If they see anything other than Custom Binary Download = No & Current Binary = Samsung Official, you're boned warranty-wise. Unless you're lucky.
Edit to add - For the sake of 3 bucks, why would you take the chance they'll reject a warranty claim ?
kaysen said:
Is the usb jigg necessary? for warranty purpose.?
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Yes you need jig, after that restore stock rom and they shouln't notice anything
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marcadam said:
No in order to return to an uprooted state for warranty purposes you would have to do a full wipe/factory reset and flash the original firmware via odin.
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WRONG
Samsung stock rom = Samsung warranty valid .
+ reset custom rom counter if above zero .
jje
Thx guys for the helpful information
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One more question...
Do I need to flash back to the stock ROM I had when I first bought it or any ROM as long it's a stock ROM?for me to claim warranty
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kaysen said:
One more question...
Do I need to flash back to the stock ROM I had when I first bought it or any ROM as long it's a stock ROM?for me to claim warranty
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Any stock ROM will do, as long as your binary counter is zero, custom binary download shows NO, and current binary shows SAMSUNG OFFICIAL.
I read a topic about triangleaway by Chainfire.. i read few pages and the OP but i did not find my answer. Im new user for samsung Galaxy S II.. I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE.. BUT i jus want to know what its use in ICS build..
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Chainfire said:
This app can reset your flash counter and triangle on ICS builds.
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What was unclear about this? It removes the custom binary flash counter, the one you see if you've flashed a non Samsung kernel from download mode, and also the corresponding indicator (triangle) when you boot your phone afterwards.
sam razzy said:
I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE
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So don't flash anything, stick to stock, and wait for official updates via Kies.
I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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Resetting the flash counter isn't 'necessary'. But if you ever want to send your phone in for warranty service, not resetting the flash counter before you send it in for service might well mean you end up paying for your phone to be repaired/replaced rather than having same done on Samsung's dime.
Clear ?
sam razzy said:
I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
mengsuan said:
If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
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If you Donno how to help then please get out of my thread
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Samsung warranty .
Void if custom rom or rooted phone or root apps or custom rom counter above zero .
Its as simple as that .
USB recovery jig can set custom rom to zero but not on later firmware with newer bootloader such as beta ICS .
jje
Thank you.. I got answer..
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AOKP ROM's
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
assaf.bm said:
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
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I'm using it from the latest build on early march, still got bugs same with cm9. But it is smooth rom compare to others.
You should try it.
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How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
dkgr_ser said:
How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
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Read the triangleaway thread. It states the dangers and how to use it.
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Guys... I'm planning to give my mobile to the samsung service to claim the guarantee coz my mobile home button have become very hard to press...
So I backuped the official Rom which came with my handset... Even flashed official Kernel to remove the recovery.. but Root didn't even Removed ... how is that possibl...? Is there any way?
I even worked with Triangle away to remove the flash counter and triangle...
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just reflash the offical rom, from odin and everything will be removed and will be stock
Are you able to perform any actions that require root? Or are those apps just there, without the ability to perform their designated functions (example: restoring a back-up via Titanium Back-up)?
mrvtec69 said:
just reflash the offical rom, from odin and everything will be removed and will be stock
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If I flash official one using ODIN then it will count my flasher again... I can only reset my flash counter using Triangle away.. but can't help it from OFFICIAL... so please? Any unrooting idea...?
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sam razzy said:
If I flash official one using ODIN then it will count my flasher again... I can only reset my flash counter using Triangle away.. but can't help it from OFFICIAL... so please? Any unrooting idea...?
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well if you flash orignal firmware via odin the counter will not be increase
counter increase only After root the firmware.
flash Only rom it will remove yellow icon and will not increase Counter
I think the firmware which you are flashing is not full wipe.Follow this:
1)Flash lpq or any other ics firmware and let it reboot and see if the root is still present if not
2)Now flash Indian firmware which was shipped with your phone.
Aijazji said:
well if you flash orignal firmware via odin the counter will not be increase
counter increase only After root the firmware.
flash Only rom it will remove yellow icon and will not increase Counter
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Thank you so much for helping... but lemme know how to remove the root ... so that even if I flash the original firmware... my device counter won't b counted... as you said... m having Root installed... so that my device will be counted the flash...
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sam razzy said:
Thank you so much for helping... but lemme know how to remove the root ... so that even if I flash the original firmware... my device counter won't b counted... as you said... m having Root installed... so that my device will be counted the flash...
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how to remove root
One flash stock rom .
Two reset Rom counter with USB Jig .
jje
JJEgan said:
how to remove root
One flash stock rom .
Two reset Rom counter with USB Jig .
jje
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No USB jig
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sam razzy said:
No USB jig
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Get one from ebay (or from someone on here)
They cost around $2....
sam razzy said:
Thank you so much for helping... but lemme know how to remove the root ... so that even if I flash the original firmware... my device counter won't b counted... as you said... m having Root installed... so that my device will be counted the flash...
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Once used triangle away to reset flash counter then go to recovery and do a factory reset(full wipe), remove battery, go into download mode, flash DDKL1 full firmware of some 300 mb and don't flash anything else(flashing stock firmware don't increase flash counter
Can i flash stock recovery with mobile odin
you can't flash a stock recovery. it comes with a stock rom, and mobile Odin is made exactly for flashing stock roms
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you can't flash a stock recovery. it comes with a stock rom, and mobile Odin is made exactly for flashing stock roms
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So i can go to stock rom with mobile odin?
And bydeway i already flashed stock recovery with mobile odin and in works...
I was pretty sure there isn't a stock recovery separately from the rom.
of course you can flash a rom with mobile Odin, that's what it's for
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I was pretty sure there isn't a stock recovery separately from the rom.
of course you can flash a rom with mobile Odin, that's what it's for
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You where wrong about the stock recovery flash it is possible...
But can i flash stock samsung rom with mobile odin and will it then make everything stock(recovery)(rom)and modified status too...
you are asking the same question for the third time, read my replies.
you will need to use Triangle Away, unroot, then factory reset for everything to be stock
Glebun said:
you are asking the same question for the third time, read my replies.
you will need to use Triangle Away, unroot, then factory reset for everything to be stock
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i have rooted my stock XEMB1 firmware and used triangle away. so if ii unroot and factory reset my status will go from modified to official?
it should
CF Autoroot
k6? said:
i have rooted my stock XEMB1 firmware and used triangle away. so if ii unroot and factory reset my status will go from modified to official?
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heres my suggestion
once you already went back to stock rom, then your traiangle away but still want your phone rooted. what you can do is to search here in XDA the CFAutoroot for our S3 and your system status still be NORMAL. works for me
I used cf auto root and have always had stock rom. I still have modified status.
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Do I need to run traingle away again and do a factory reset in recovery?
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to do what? flash a stock recovery? no.
To get rid of status modified.
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k6? said:
To get rid of status modified.
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Flash stock recovery and stock rom unroot and factory reset
stupidly will be met by sarcasm
Thank. I have stock rom and recovery so now if I unroot with super su run factory reset im good to go?
I dont have to yet. I just want to make sure I know what to do if the time comes.
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Just to let you guys know. Curiosity got the better of me. I flashed a stock rom followed by a factory reset and I'm now out of the box stock.
Thanks everyone. I think im getting the hang of this. :beer:
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