hey guys i want to reflash a stock rom on my galaxy s3 because i have been encountering flickering/hiccups while locking and unlocking as i have posted this question before somebody told me to relash a stock rom and i have been following flashguide which i downloaded from sammobile my question is reflashing will void my warranty? and from where i can get the PDA,PHONE,CSC? or do i even need them?
If you read all the ops instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Letter by letter you will not go wrong
U need triangle away to reset flash counter, but you can search for that mate. I just Google search - triangle away xda. Adding xda to the end of a search will redirect you to the appropriate xda thread
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Officially flashing via odin voids warranty.
But flashing stock-fw doesn't increase the custom binary counter.
So this will have no effect...
This is exactly what I experienced with my S2.
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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?
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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)
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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 ?
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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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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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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 bought a samsung galaxy s2 today and rooted it with "odin" and "s2 root".
I installed the insecure.tar rooted it and installed original.tar
Then I installed ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.1.4 and Rom Manager from the marketplace, I rebooted into recovery mode and tried out clockworkmod and it worked fine but whenever I reboot my sgs2 it shows me this yellow triangle again.
Did I do something wrong? Is my phone "bricked"?
Your phone is not bricked. It is not bricked if you can boot into download, it certainly isn't bricked if it boots normally. I like to be more helpful with noobs, and would normally explain the triangle, but I'm in a bad mood, so search yourself.
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the yellow triangle just warns you that your ROM is not from sammy.
Just means that you aren't running an official kernel/rom. Nothing to worry about. To get rid of it either flash back to an official rom and kernel using Odin or use a USB jig and an old bootloader.
If you have no jig use cf's method: install the correct cf kernel, then flash the original kernel back, then extract the zImage from your cf kernel put it on your sd card, go into cwm manager and flash the extracted cf zImage as a kernel and your triangle will be gone. There are more detailed instructions on his thread.
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Welcome.
It's alway good to search before asking questions. The sgs2 has been discussed on xda for a fair while now so I reckon just about anything you would want to know will already be posted somewhere.
Don't know if you have already found chainfires cfroot thread it's the easiest way to root your phone and all the info you need is in the 1st few posts.
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Hi, its incredible how helpful some people are...
Anyways, if your planning on having a custom rom on the GS2 learn to love that yellow triangle. Sadly thats the way samsung devices are design to annoy users of custom roms.
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If you are one ICS, ChainFire made an app to remove the triangle and reset the flash counter.
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If you are one ICS, ChainFire made an app to remove the triangle and reset the flash counter.
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hmmm I had no idea that existed. I'm going to try that now.
Update: It worked perfectly. Here is a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22463153#post22463153
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Hi, its incredible how helpful some people are...
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Dont think anyone is trying to be unhelpful. People understand more when they have answered the same question many times or had to read it over and over again.
OP appears to be intelligent, rooted and flashed cm, all without asking so I'm guessing they were just having a moment.
BTW reading what has been written about that new triangle removing app before using it is vital unless you're happy to brick your device if you get it wrong or Samsung change something.
Anyway happy flashing.
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Hi all, this is my first time here in SG Note forum and I have some question about the root and how to do it.
Q1/ There are 2 methods to root the phone, Da_G and mashi! in this thread and I think this post also for Da_G. Which one should I do?!
Q2/ Can I remove the root and install the original room again after I did the root?! (to not lose the warranty)
These are my question and I hope I can get help from you guys
Jad
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I used the root method 4. b. from the second link in Q1. That one will not raise your flash counter, if you are concerned with possible warranty issues. After that you can flash CWM then what ever rom you want to flash.
I am waiting for Odin mobile to be compatible with the sgh-i717 Note before flashing a rom because it doesn't raise your flash counter either. Until then I'm satisfied with just root so I can rid my Note of bloatwear.
We have a flash counter reset now that braway set up for us. With this you don't have to worry about tripping the flash counter because it will put it back to zero.
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Go to rootgalaxynote.com has everything you need
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Hi ive been searching how to put my hone to stock and not sure which rom to use im in the uk and need to send my phone in for repair any help please
Mery Christmas
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Hi ive been searching how to put my hone to stock and not sure which rom to use im in the uk and need to send my phone in for repair any help please
Mery Christmas
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Hello bro..I haven't unrooted my phone yet but with a little research I think I can help you.
In order to unroot and zero your root counter watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6sTze9uBcY
For the official firmware I think you can find your own here: http://www.sammobile.com
Let me know if you want anything else.
Cheers pal I've unrooted with galaxy tool and used yellow triangle away never seems to be stock though as when I search for update tells me my phones modified ??
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What do you mean?Can you attach a screenshot?
If your phone is modified use Kies .
Modified means custom rom counter above zero or status custom / modified or codes no longer match product code .
See all the posts on how to restore to stock or join XDA Developers and flash a stock rom via Odin .
BASICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
Thanks for the reply gonna attempt through Odin tonight will post results
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