Hello, everyone.
I have recently installed CF-Root and a custom ROM on my brand new Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, but I wish to completely restore its disk, every partition, to factory default.
Should I just download the original ROM from SamMobile and flash it using download mode? Or should I use TriangleAway or something? I don't care about the counter now, I may use TriangleAway if I ever need to send my phone to service, but not now. I'm here for fun.
I appreciate your attention.
Best regards,
Filipe.
LivingPerson said:
Hello, everyone.
I have recently installed CF-Root and a custom ROM on my brand new Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, but I wish to completely restore its disk, every partition, to factory default.
Should I just download the original ROM from SamMobile and flash it using download mode? Or should I use TriangleAway or something? I don't care about the counter now, I may use TriangleAway if I ever need to send my phone to service, but not now. I'm here for fun.
I appreciate your attention.
Best regards,
SEARCH would have answered this question asked thousands of times .
Factory default requires Triangle Away format sd card format system format cache format data = nothing on the phone all traces wiped and flash original rom via Odin.
Stock rom without setting phone back to default flash any stock rom .
jje
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I've found the answer before but it didn't mention the "Recovery" (CWM) which I want to remove to.
But now everything is clear. Thank you very much, JJEgan! Sorry for the inconvenience.
JJEgan said:
LivingPerson said:
Hello, everyone.
I have recently installed CF-Root and a custom ROM on my brand new Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300, but I wish to completely restore its disk, every partition, to factory default.
Should I just download the original ROM from SamMobile and flash it using download mode? Or should I use TriangleAway or something? I don't care about the counter now, I may use TriangleAway if I ever need to send my phone to service, but not now. I'm here for fun.
I appreciate your attention.
Best regards,
SEARCH would have answered this question asked thousands of times .
Factory default requires Triangle Away format sd card format system format cache format data = nothing on the phone all traces wiped and flash original rom via Odin.
Stock rom without setting phone back to default flash any stock rom .
jje
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HEY HO
This topic is about YOUR ways to full wipe/reset/restore a Samsung galaxy S2 !!!
! Not the halfwipes with caches factory reset and flashing rom. !
Looking for the REAL restoring.
This has to include the whole Phonesoftware! How to install your phone brandnew if anything went wrong. How to install even every phone driver ... EVERYTHING ^^
Lets see what you have got in your Pocket
? Provide one yourself.
use an usb jig and flash a stock rom
Boot |CWM recovery mounts and storage format cache system dalvik data and sd card
Phone empty flash stock rom through Odin .reset custom rom counter with USB jig if needed .
Real restore and brand new comment would make the assumption that the user had saved the original firmware or at least had access to a copy . In which case replace original firmware by flashing via Odin instead of stock rom .
Fairly simple tasks .
jje
Did you just steal one?
akbarhash said:
Did you just steal one?
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xD no ... my wifi driver just doesnt work anymore and I flashed the stock rom (from samfirmware.com) about 3-4 times now but it doesnt "repair" the driver or anything ^^
I have been helping the OP try to Fix his wifi problem and the first thing we suggested is to flash back to the factory state.
Even after doing a full wipe there are files missing on his system preventing the WIF from working. in particular the following files are missing:
/data/.cid.info
/system/etc/wifi/nvram_net.txt
Who knows what other files are missing.
So my question is how come after the OP did the following using clockworkmod
wipe system
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvik-cache
These are STILL missing files after restoring the stock ROM. Are these files not part of the system ROM? or are the generated automatically by some start-up script on first run. I suspect that some first run start-up script is not being run on the OP S2 which would normally generate the missing files.
So the question is how to do a complete factory reset of the S2 in cases were some of the original files have got corrupted or deleted.
(for the background on this problem read thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1285249 )
Come on guys we can help the OP rebuild his S2.
So the question is how to do a complete factory reset of the S2 in cases were some of the original files have got corrupted or deleted.
If the factory files are corrupt on the device you will need new firmware .
Factory = the last firmware to be flashed .Restore copy is whats flashe d on wipe and factory reset .Factory reset returns to last flashed firmware NOT original firmware that came with the phone out of the box .
If you follow my post above then you end up with an empty phone with a clean sd card .
Flashing either original firmware or Stock Samsung firmware via Odin as the next step .
Simple as recovery /format /Odin /flash.
jje
JJEgan said:
If you follow my post above then you end up with an empty phone with a clean sd card .
Flashing either original firmware or Stock Samsung firmware via Odin as the next step .
Simple as recovery /format /Odin /flash.
jje
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I gonna follow this soon ... thanks so far ... hope it helps ...the firmwares like KI3 of samfirmware.com are original firmware or stock samsung firmware or am I wrong?
Weste90 said:
I gonna follow this soon ... thanks so far ... hope it helps ...the firmwares like KI3 of samfirmware.com are original firmware or stock samsung firmware or am I wrong?
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Samfirmware mostly stock Samsung .
Stock Samsung roms posted on XDA .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Original branded provider roms posted on XDA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
jje
O.O does flashing a new rom break some part of the phone like the wifi in this case ?
And I thought bricking the phone is the least I should care about =.="
Weste90 said:
xD no ... my wifi driver just doesnt work anymore and I flashed the stock rom (from samfirmware.com) about 3-4 times now but it doesnt "repair" the driver or anything ^^
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That's because a stock rom might not come with a stock kernel.
Your problem sounds like a kernel problem, not necessarily a ROM problem. My suggestion is to wipe /system, /data, /cache, and then install a fresh CM7 nightly. These come with ROM AND Kernel. If your wifi works in CM7 then you know for sure your phone isn't damaged. If wifi still doesn't work, you may have to return your phone.
JJEgan said:
Boot |CWM recovery mounts and storage format cache system dalvik data and sd card
Phone empty flash stock rom through Odin .reset custom rom counter with USB jig if needed .
jje
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did it exactly that way ... problem still is the same ... nothing changed
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aerobahn said:
That's because a stock rom might not come with a stock kernel.
Your problem sounds like a kernel problem, not necessarily a ROM problem. My suggestion is to wipe /system, /data, /cache, and then install a fresh CM7 nightly. These come with ROM AND Kernel. If your wifi works in CM7 then you know for sure your phone isn't damaged. If wifi still doesn't work, you may have to return your phone.
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hmm I flashed with cf root kernel ... it should be the stock kernel or am I wrong ?!?
For the record the offending two lines in his logcat are:
E/WifiHW (2927): return of insmod (args:firmware_path=/system/etc/wifi/bcm4330_sta.bin nvram_path=/system/etc/wifi/nvram_net.txt) : ret = -1, Invalid argument
E/WifiService(2927): Failed to load Wi-Fi driver.
Does any body know if these two errors are caused by a hardware or software problem?
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Just about to say the same.
Just enter that in dialer. It will reinstall the firmware.
Sparksltd said:
Just about to say the same.
Just enter that in dialer. It will reinstall the firmware.
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Including the kernel?
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super ext4 wipe?
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Then flash with .pit (repartition) ? Can't think of anything "cleaner" than that.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 that has CWM installed and i have it rooted. I need to send it back as it has developed a fault. Before doing that i want to unroot it and remove CWM and delete all my data so the phone will be restored to factory default
I have downloaded the relevant Stock firmware (Three in UK ) is it just a case of Flashing it with the stock firmware via Odin will this remove the root/CWM and all the data ?
Cheers
c4rm0 said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 that has CWM installed and i have it rooted. I need to send it back as it has developed a fault. Before doing that i want to unroot it and remove CWM and delete all my data so the phone will be restored to factory default
I have downloaded the relevant Stock firmware (Three in UK ) is it just a case of Flashing it with the stock firmware via Odin will this remove the root/CWM and all the data ?
Cheers
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Yes but you will need to reset the custom rom counter to zero .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
jje
So Flashing to the stock rom will remove all data / Remove clockwork mod
I wasnt 100% sure it removed Clockworkmod cheers
c4rm0 said:
So Flashing to the stock rom will remove all data / Remove clockwork mod
I wasnt 100% sure it removed Clockworkmod cheers
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Yes but doing just that is not sufficient if you are trying to get a replacement. Like three other user pointed out, you will need to reset the flash counter to zero.
Sent from Rooted debloated stock Galaxy S3 OG I9300
1. Reset counter using Triangle away from CF
2. Flash stock firmware
3. Hard reset device to remove all trace of modification and any private data from the device storage. Hard reset wipes the phone completely including the internal sdcard so it's like from the factory. to hard reset dial:
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Bascially got my galaxy S2 I9100 a few weeks ago , i am pretty familiar with android and know my way about , so the first thing i did was root stock ROM with Cf Root then the second thing i did was flash the Siyah Kernel via odin then dual booted a few roms such as RR or Paranoid Android. As the Siyah kernel enables dual boot i kept my stock 4.0.3 but replaced the launcher with the touchwhiz ux launcher found on the galaxy s3. Since i have flashed various roms and also removed them ect. I have been seeing on XDA that alot of people sent their galaxy s2 to warranty and it didnt get fixed as the "download counter" showed that custom software had been obtained and flashed within the device & that one way to fix it was by downloading well known developer chainfires "Triangle Away" apk in order to remove the triangle at boot as well as reseting the download counter to 0. i am just confused as this is what i done get.
-Say i send my device for warranty and i have restored stock ics GS2 rom kernel and so on will they be able to tell without me using chainfires
"triangle away app?"
-If somehow i encounter a "softbrick" or "hardbrick" could i just buy a usb jig enter download mode, plug it in, restore counter to 0 then flash stock ics & kernel for GS2 via odin & get it fixed free by warranty?
thank alot
xiFIL said:
Bascially got my galaxy S2 I9100 a few weeks ago , i am pretty familiar with android and know my way about , so the first thing i did was root stock ROM with Cf Root then the second thing i did was flash the Siyah Kernel via odin then dual booted a few roms such as RR or Paranoid Android. As the Siyah kernel enables dual boot i kept my stock 4.0.3 but replaced the launcher with the touchwhiz ux launcher found on the galaxy s3. Since i have flashed various roms and also removed them ect. I have been seeing on XDA that alot of people sent their galaxy s2 to warranty and it didnt get fixed as the "download counter" showed that custom software had been obtained and flashed within the device & that one way to fix it was by downloading well known developer chainfires "Triangle Away" apk in order to remove the triangle at boot as well as reseting the download counter to 0. i am just confused as this is what i done get.
-Say i send my device for warranty and i have restored stock ics GS2 rom kernel and so on will they be able to tell without me using chainfires
"triangle away app?"
-If somehow i encounter a "softbrick" or "hardbrick" could i just buy a usb jig enter download mode, plug it in, restore counter to 0 then flash stock ics & kernel for GS2 via odin & get it fixed free by warranty?
thank alot
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u could just root ur phone, install triangle away, run it, and all set.
uninstall any app that indicates that ur phone is rooted and there. also u could flash an unrooted kernel too.
when i had to live my phone at service i did this:
-used triangle away
-factory resets
-wipe dalvik and cache
-flashed via ODIN stock ICS rom
-give it to service!
pelpa87 said:
u could just root ur phone, install triangle away, run it, and all set.
uninstall any app that indicates that ur phone is rooted and there. also u could flash an unrooted kernel too.
when i had to live my phone at service i did this:
-used triangle away
-factory resets
-wipe dalvik and cache
-flashed via ODIN stock ICS rom
-give it to service!
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so when it is rooted or has a custom rom i use triangle away then-
& what do you mean factory resets? & then i flash custom stock ics? & how can i wipe dalvik cache when it is not rooted?!
xiFIL said:
so when it is rooted or has a custom rom i use triangle away then-
& what do you mean factory resets? & then i flash custom stock ics? & how can i wipe dalvik cache when it is not rooted?!
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He simple said:
When you are on a custom rom or rooted rom, use triangle away to reset the counter.
Then do a factory reset and wipe cache/dalvik cache by using custom recovery mode. (you are still rooted)
Then flash an official stock kernel via odin (it will not increase the counter)
The counter will say no and binary official and you have unrooted new firmware
with no way to know you messed around with it. Warranty reclaimed!!
aziz981 said:
He simple said:
When you are on a custom rom or rooted rom, use triangle away to reset the counter.
Then do a factory reset and wipe cache/dalvik cache by using custom recovery mode. (you are still rooted)
Then flash an official stock kernel via odin (it will not increase the counter)
The counter will say no and binary official and you have unrooted new firmware
with no way to know you messed around with it. Warranty reclaimed!!
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exactly! U stated that u r on a custom rom..so i supposed u have cwmr..then u can follow the steps i mentioned
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Phone: Samsung I9100 Galaxy SII
Network: 3 UK - also known as Hutchison 3G (H3G)
Hi there,
A few months ago I rooted my phone using Odin3 v1.85 and CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5 downloaded from here. It automatically installed SUper
However I want to un-root it now and send it back to Samsung to fix a niggling hardware problem. I have my USB cable. I tried to search the existing threads in the forum with no luck.
Can anyone tell me how I can unroot my phone?
Thank you in advance.
try here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
download any suitable rom (any would be OK, but try to found one that is from a nearby location) and flash it through odin. after that if anything is not working properly, flash it again.
try to format data, cache dalvik and /system before flashing it through ODIN
flash ur stock rom and ur root will be gone
or also u can unroot it by using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Don't forget to reset custum binary download counter.
So use triangle away at first.
Thank you for all your replies.
I may add, only a few days ago Samsung released an update for the phone (this was done using Samsung Kies). Since then, I am not able to root access my phone (i.e. when I try to use Triangle Away or SuperSU it says "there is no su binary installed")
Does this mean I need to re-root the phone and then un-root it afterwards? Because I can't use Triangle Away to reset flash/binary counter.
danyjr said:
Thank you for all your replies.
I may add, only a few days ago Samsung released an update for the phone (this was done using Samsung Kies). Since then, I am not able to root access my phone (i.e. when I try to use Triangle Away or SuperSU it says "there is no su binary installed")
Does this mean I need to re-root the phone and then un-root it afterwards? Because I can't use Triangle Away to reset flash/binary counter.
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check if u have properly rooted it
download root checker from playstore and run it
it will tell u if u have rooted properly
neerajganga said:
check if u have properly rooted it
download root checker from playstore and run it
it will tell u if u have rooted properly
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I have. It was rooted properly before but after I installed the update about a week ago, it has removed root access from my phone. Do I need to re-root it then, before un-rooting it?
danyjr said:
I have. It was rooted properly before but after I installed the update about a week ago, it has removed root access from my phone. Do I need to re-root it then, before un-rooting it?
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Updates from Kies remove root. Root it again, reset with Triangle Away. Into recovery, wipe data and cache. Fomat /system to remove cf root left overs. Flash stock Rom from your country in Odin. Make sure Kies recognizes the flashed Rom as local
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Phil3759 said:
Updates from Kies remove root. Root it again, reset with Triangle Away. Into recovery, wipe data and cache. Fomat /system to remove cf root left overs. Flash stock Rom from your country in Odin. Make sure Kies recognizes the flashed Rom as local
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Thank you for your response. I have successfully rooted the phone again and reset binary counter with Triangle Away. Next step you mention, Into recovery and wipe data and cache. Can you explain how this is done? Also formatting.
Thanks in advance.
danyjr said:
Thank you for your response. I have successfully rooted the phone again and reset binary counter with Triangle Away. Next step you mention, Into recovery and wipe data and cache. Can you explain how this is done? Also formatting.
Thanks in advance.
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Ffs use the search and read the necessary information, I see the same questions time after time all because people can't be bothered to look for themselves, the galaxy S2 is the easiest phone in the world for rooting, un rooting and flashing custom roms, if you can't be bothered to learn the basics then I can't be bothered to help you (rant over)
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danyjr said:
Thank you for your response. I have successfully rooted the phone again and reset binary counter with Triangle Away. Next step you mention, Into recovery and wipe data and cache. Can you explain how this is done? Also formatting.
Thanks in advance.
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well u have a lot of guide in the xda
recommended this to do
make a efs backup before first use efs pro or k tool
if u want to install a custom rom from recovery
go to recovery wipe data / cacche
then install from sd select the file and ur done
if u want to specifiaclly format it then u have option for that in mounts and storage but after that make sure u flash a rom in recovery
NEXT TIME PLEASE USE THE SEARCH OPTION
danyjr said:
Thank you for your response. I have successfully rooted the phone again and reset binary counter with Triangle Away. Next step you mention, Into recovery and wipe data and cache. Can you explain how this is done? Also formatting.
Thanks in advance.
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Go into cwm recovery, scroll in options for the wipe
For format, it is under advanced settings
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Hello guys
Is there any way to reset my flash counter using recovery menu (CWM) on my S III?
I have bricked my device and want to send it back to Samsung Customer Support Center.
I need your help
Thank you
tweetatoo said:
Hello guys
Is there any way to reset my flash counter using recovery menu (CWM) on my S III?
I have bricked my device and want to send it back to Samsung Customer Support Center.
I need your help
Thank you
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What means bricked?
Can you get into CWM (I assume you can from above statement)?
Can you get into Download mode?
What happens if you try to flash a stock rom?
chrismast said:
What means bricked?
Can you get into CWM (I assume you can from above statement)?
Can you get into Download mode?
What happens if you try to flash a stock rom?
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After the Jelly Bean update, the device kept in reboot loop and everytime it runs, it shows the screen, hangs, then reboots. I did full factory recovery, restored to the stock 4.0.4 and still the problem persists. It sounds to me like hardware failure. However, I am still able to install ROMs, root and reach both recovery and download screens. Installing stock ROMs did not change the custom firmware counter into "0".
All what I need now is Flash Counter Reset so that the "Custom Binary" is set to "No" and counter is set to "0".
I cannot use TriangleAway app, as I cannot reach apps, even I cannot activate!!
So I need a CWM-flashable one if you can help me on this.
tweetatoo said:
After the Jelly Bean update, the device kept in reboot loop and everytime it runs, it shows the screen, hangs, then reboots. I did full factory recovery, restored to the stock 4.0.4 and still the problem persists. It sounds to me like hardware failure. However, I am still able to install ROMs, root and reach both recovery and download screens. Installing stock ROMs did not change the custom firmware counter into "0".
All what I need now is Flash Counter Reset so that the "Custom Binary" is set to "No" and counter is set to "0".
I cannot use TriangleAway app, as I cannot reach apps, even I cannot activate!!
So I need a CWM-flashable one if you can help me on this.
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did you try to do a mega wipe to have a 100% clean slate (it is different from factory reset) and try to flash a stock 4.0.4 rom afterwards?
I am not aware of any way to reset flash counter from CWM, maybe there is one from Odin/Download Mode?
TA is the only method .
jje
chrismast said:
What means bricked?
Can you get into CWM (I assume you can from above statement)?
Can you get into Download mode?
What happens if you try to flash a stock rom?
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chrismast said:
did you try to do a mega wipe to have a 100% clean slate (it is different from factory reset) and try to flash a stock 4.0.4 rom afterwards?
I am not aware of any way to reset flash counter from CWM, maybe there is one from Odin/Download Mode?
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How can I do the mega wipe?
tweetatoo said:
How can I do the mega wipe?
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here you go, just flash in CWM, but again be careful as it erases anything (not efs folder though), hence prepare a flashable rom on your ext sd card.
chrismast said:
here you go, just flash in CWM, but again be careful as it erases anything (not efs folder though), hence prepare a flashable rom on your ext sd card.
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Thank you. But when I choose to apply zip from sdcard, an error appears showing "Can't Mount /sdcard"
It is NOT hardware failure.
An unsuccessful ROM installation attempt does not damage the hardware. Your chances of having Samsung replace your phone are near zero.
It will help you if you tell us EXACTLY how you tried to install the JB ROM: what tools you used, what options you set, and so on.
Simonetti2011 said:
It is NOT hardware failure.
An unsuccessful ROM installation attempt does not damage the hardware. Your chances of having Samsung replace your phone are near zero.
It will help you if you tell us EXACTLY how you tried to install the JB ROM: what tools you used, what options you set, and so on.
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1- Downloaded stock JB Rom from SamMobile.com. Unzipped to get the .tar file (XSG).
2- Using Odin3 v3.07, I chose it as PDA. Ticked ONLY "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time".
3- After auto-rebooting, I could work for like 5 minutes on the device using internet, apps, etc. Suddenly, the device rebooted and went into endless boot loop.
I think it is hardware failure, because when I attempted to install CWM Touch 6.0, everytime I enter to recovery menu the phone enters the same boot loop!! Hangs, unresponsive screen, then reboots from the recovery menu!