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Hello xda-developers this it my first post, but it will be more and I will try to help you.
I have a SGS2, bought from Romania, but the CSC code is "XEF" which probably means that it was imported form France. Now I want to change my CSC in "HAT" or "COA" according to my country but I don't want to lose my warranty.
1) There is any method to do this?
2) If I will find the CSC files, flashing only this with Odin is possible and if yes I lose my warranty? I only flashed AIO or PDA,CSC,BOOT files in the mean time on my second phone,Samsung i5700, but never only one of those.
I tried with CSC Selector from Play and with Preconfig code, but my phone have no Multi-CSC, it have only "XEF".
My SGS2 informations:
PDA: I9100XWKJ2
PHONE: I9100XXKJ4
CSC I9100XEFKJ1
Thank you very much for your answers and sorry for my bad English
no need to change it unless you need something specific in that csc.
I want to upgrade to ICS via Kies, but in Romania the update exists and in France it doesn't... That's why I want this
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razvan0311 said:
I want to upgrade to ICS via Kies, but in Romania the update exists and in France it doesn't... That's why I want this
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486996
razvan0311 said:
I want to upgrade to ICS via Kies, but in Romania the update exists and in France it doesn't... That's why I want this
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Just flash XWLP8 Frankenstein with Odin. Kies is a complete piece of crap. Uninstall it right now and just leave the samsung usb drivers.
The aforementioned package already includes everything you need... and it's official... and it's newer than the package you are planning to flash ; )
@bala_gamer: I will look forward CSC files and just flash them with Odin... But is it possibile? My device is not rooted...
@victorator: Doing this I will lose my warranty...Am I right?
Thanks a lot for the answers
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flahing via odin dosent need root.
razvan0311 said:
@victorator: Doing this I will lose my warranty...Am I right?
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Go into settings->about phone and write down what you have now.
Worst case IF you ever really need to get warranty just flash this package...
End of story. The link I gave you gives you the newest official ICS rom, non-rooted. It doesn't increase the custom binary counter (that's how they check if you messed with your phone) and it is official. Just flash it.
Ok, I didn't know that I can put the phone into download mode and flash a new firmware without increase the counter, thx
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razvan0311 said:
Ok, I didn't know that I can put the phone into download mode and flash a new firmware without increase the counter, thx
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The only thing that increases the counter is flashing specifically a kernel via Odin that is not signed by Samsung.
This is why flashing some ROMs won't necessarily increase the counter: If you flash a ROM that includes a kernel that is signed by Samsung, it will keep the counter at zero.
ctomgee said:
The only thing that increases the counter is flashing specifically a kernel via Odin that is not signed by Samsung.
This is why flashing some ROMs won't necessarily increase the counter: If you flash a ROM that includes a kernel that is signed by Samsung, it will keep the counter at zero.
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I understend now, thx mate
I'm faceing a problem, I had no permission to post in devolpment areas yet so I ask you again some questions
1) Link to Odin in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 is dead Is it ok if I download Odin 1.83 from Sammobile?
2) Under:
XWLP8
Android 4.0.3
This package has: PDA: XWLP8| Modem/phone: XXLPS| CSC: OXALPS
Download: Download
I see this: XWLP8 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
I have to put this kernel for not loosing my warranty? If yes, how?
Thank you again
razvan0311 said:
I'm faceing a problem, I had no permission to post in devolpment areas yet so I ask you again some questions
1) Link to Odin in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 is dead Is it ok if I download Odin 1.83 from Sammobile?
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Should be fine. But the link isn't broken, per se. Just right-click it, and "save link as". That will save the .7z file to wherever you want.
razvan0311 said:
2) Under:
XWLP8
Android 4.0.3
This package has: PDA: XWLP8| Modem/phone: XXLPS| CSC: OXALPS
Download: Download
I see this: XWLP8 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
I have to put this kernel for not loosing my warranty? If yes, how?
Thank you again
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That kernel is posted just in case you need it, if you flash a custom or insecure kernel, and want to flash back to stock. If you don't flash a custom of insecure kernel, you won't need it. Wouldn't hurt you to download it anyways though, again, just in case you need it later.
Ok, thank you ... And, only to be sure, this version will not count in download mode in case I have to sent the phone to sercice, no?
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Ok, thank you ... And, only to be sure, this version will not count in download mode in case I have to sent the phone to sercice, no?
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No
kanye92 said:
No
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Thanks I will flash it right now
And there is any way to check the counter?
razvan0311 said:
Ok, thank you ... And, only to be sure, this version will not count in download mode in case I have to sent the phone to sercice, no?
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As I said above, it will not. The firmware has a kernel signed by Samsung in it.
razvan0311 said:
Thanks I will flash it right now
And there is any way to check the counter?
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When you go into Download mode, it will display a count if you have ever flashed a non-Samsung signed kernel. If you have never done so, it will not display a count at all.
ctomgee said:
As I said above, it will not. The firmware has a kernel signed by Samsung in it.
When you go into Download mode, it will display a count if you have ever flashed a non-Samsung signed kernel. If you have never done so, it will not display a count at all.
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Thank you very much... I will flash this night, for the moment I am trying to figure out how to backup my current ROM and data
razvan0311 said:
Thank you very much... I will flash this night, for the moment I am trying to figure out how to backup my current ROM and data
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You'll have to install CWM recovery to do this... which means flashing a kernel NOT signed by Samsung, which means increasing your counter.
ctomgee said:
You'll have to install CWM recovery to do this... which means flashing a kernel NOT signed by Samsung, which means increasing your counter.
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So there isn't any method... I will flash it right now
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It worked, thank you all
Hi,
First post in this forum but have been on XDA for a while now (galaxy ace/note). Did look for this before posting. My wife has an S2 and it recently updated (via kies) to ICS. Its the UK (H3G) carrier version. Im not new to rooting/roms/flashing etc as have flashed my old galaxy ACE countless times CM7/9 etc.
I understand the S2 has a custom flash counter which could screw up warranty.
She hates this (H3G) ICS as it has quite a load of bugs. (Freezes lots etc) and I was wondering the following:-
1 - Do you need to root the s2 to flash via ODIN?
2 - Will flashing a stock ROM from sammobile increase the flash counter?
3 - If so will triangle away work to get rid?
She is not keen on the warranty being void but will happily go back to GB if I can do it for her.
PJ147 said:
Hi,
First post in this forum but have been on XDA for a while now (galaxy ace/note). Did look for this before posting. My wife has an S2 and it recently updated (via kies) to ICS. Its the UK (H3G) carrier version. Im not new to rooting/roms/flashing etc as have flashed my old galaxy ACE countless times CM7/9 etc.
I understand the S2 has a custom flash counter which could screw up warranty.
She hates this (H3G) ICS as it has quite a load of bugs. (Freezes lots etc) and I was wondering the following:-
1 - Do you need to root the s2 to flash via ODIN?
2 - Will flashing a stock ROM from sammobile increase the flash counter?
3 - If so will triangle away work to get rid?
She is not keen on the warranty being void but will happily go back to GB if I can do it for her.
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You can root using odin, flashing anything will increase your counter and Triangle away does work but it can hard brick you phone at the same time.
s.d.oconnor said:
You can root using odin, flashing anything will increase your counter and Triangle away does work but it can hard brick you phone at the same time.
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Cheers for the quick reply. The first question was do you need root for odin? is Triangle away that risky?
A. No.
B. No.
C. No need if not rooted as flashing official firmware package will not increase the counter. An insecure kernel will.
Just follow Intratech's official firmware thread. Has all the instructions you need.
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UpInTheAir said:
A. No.
B. No.
C. No need if not rooted as flashing official firmware package will not increase the counter. An insecure kernel will.
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Thanks for the answer. So Ill just grab the H3G 2.3.3 from sammobile and flash it. Shell be very happy!
If you want to remove the triangle and reset the counter you can use a jig usb and after flashing the old bootloader
I have miss read what you put, sorry about that i though you wanted to root.
PJ147 said:
Thanks for the answer. So Ill just grab the H3G 2.3.3 from sammobile and flash it. Shell be very happy!
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Or here with a guide;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...L1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7/G Download
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Flashing the stock Rom = No Triangle
I flashed the leaked version of ICS using ODIN and didn't get the flash count triangle, It wasn't until I flashed the edited stock kernel that allows root (without effecting the rest of the phone) That I did.
But using Triangle away got rid of it and I feel the major warning message may be a little overkill as it only took a second and it doesn't even reboot the phone.
s.d.oconnor said:
I have miss read what you put, sorry about that i though you wanted to root.
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Thats cool. Thanks for answering.
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Hello ,
How can I reset flash counter on I9100G ?
well there are two ways
A.use triangle away to reset counter(not tested highly dangerous)
B.get usb jig and follow this
1.if your on ics flash back to gb and flash gb old bootloader
2.connect usb jig and your device will go download mode and you will see the counter reset
3.flash ics(if you want it) and to root it without increasing the counter follow method 2 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679778
tips:when you get the ics make sure you get dont get lp7(because of hardbrick bug) but ics.and i got it form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565715
darkshadow1997 said:
well there are two ways
A.use triangle away to reset counter(not tested highly dangerous)
B.get usb jig and follow this
1.if your on ics flash back to gb and flash gb old bootloader
2.connect usb jig and your device will go download mode and you will see the counter reset
3.flash ics(if you want it) and to root it without increasing the counter follow method 2 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679778
tips:when you get the ics make sure you get dont get lp7(because of hardbrick bug) but ics.and i got it form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565715
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Thank you but I haven't got Usb Jig.
TriangleAway is very easy , Do you have tried ?
Arnadel said:
Thank you but I haven't got Usb Jig.
TriangleAway is very easy , Do you have tried ?
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triangle away works
neerajganga said:
triangle away works
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Dose it work on i9100G too?
And that too on ics??
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incarnation95 said:
Dose it work on i9100G too?
And that too on ics??
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yes it works on i9100g
and it only works on ics
I try it now and tell me
Magic header not found unsupported device
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eng.mohamed851 said:
I try it now and tell me
Magic header not found unsupported device
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which kernel are u on
Lastest codeworkx kernal
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hey neerajganga
you said triangle away worked, the reason i said it was not tested and highly dangerous was because no one even tried on i9100g so thats why.my question is this will it work with i9100g with rootbox ics with cm based kernel?
also eng.mohamed851
are you in ics or gb because triangle away works only for ics.
Triangle Away does not work on I9100g.. It says MAGIC HEADER NOT FOUND.
May be we need to request its developer to make it compatible with I9100G also..
+1
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get a jig or google how to create your own usb jig. this is the only way
Why do people continue to post offtopic crap in development sections?
This forum is for developments, not questions or general discussion or the "I cant use search button" forum
Questions go in Q&A.
Discussions go in General.
Developments, ie ROMS, Kernels, Mods, Reference etc goes in appropriate device dev forum.
How hard is that to comprehend???
Stock German 2.3.6 and stock German 4.0.4 DIDN'T WORK with usb jig.
I tried this but no success.
panosfx said:
Stock German 2.3.6 and stock German 4.0.4 DIDN'T WORK with usb jig.
I tried this but no success.
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u need to flash the old bootloader after flashing 2.3.6
ten only u can clear with a jig
And where can i find old bootloader?
panosfx said:
And where can i find old bootloader?
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for i9100g here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28343633&postcount=3
How to install old bootloader and reset counter?
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 and unsuccessfully attempted to root the phone and the counter is on 5.
Current state of the phone is that it can only access download mode.
Tried a jig, that didn't work. Next tried to install old bootloader using Odin this also failed.
Initially the phone was running ICS and I believe I must have attempted to install an incompatible root kernel.
My intention was to reset the binary counter and then use Kies to restore the original firmware.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
RobFin said:
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 and unsuccessfully attempted to root the phone and the counter is on 5.
Current state of the phone is that it can only access download mode.
Tried a jig, that didn't work. Next tried to install old bootloader using Odin this also failed.
Initially the phone was running ICS and I believe I must have attempted to install an incompatible root kernel.
My intention was to reset the binary counter and then use Kies to restore the original firmware.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
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flash stock rom
Heya
I'm rooting my phone for the first time. Had a quick look around the web and couldn't find the exact instructions for rooting the stock XXLQ6. However I have read that using the instructions set for xxlq5 is safe and won't cause any major issues.
Should I root the XXLQ6 using XXLQ5 instructions?
If not, please recommend any(safest) instructions on how I should root the XXLQ6.
Flash siyah kernel from www.gokhanmoral.com. Download the odin flashable one and flash it.
I suggest you be extremely careful if you follow another guide, since the stock kernel you have is dangerous and can hardbrick your phone.
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Hey Spiralz,
I noticed the changelog in that link you gave. Is there a full set of instructions in order to root the siyah kernel?
rko1989 said:
Hey Spiralz,
I noticed the changelog in that link you gave. Is there a full set of instructions in order to root the siyah kernel?
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That kernel is rooted. When you flash it, you wont have to do anything else to root it. Simply flash it from the pda section in odin.
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rko1989 said:
Heya
I'm rooting my phone for the first time. Had a quick look around the web and couldn't find the exact instructions for rooting the stock XXLQ6. However I have read that using the instructions set for xxlq5 is safe and won't cause any major issues.
Should I root the XXLQ6 using XXLQ5 instructions?
If not, please recommend any(safest) instructions on how I should root the XXLQ6.
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1. Visit here to learn about the brick bug present on your stock kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
Rooting your phone and staying safe:
1. Root your phone with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
2. Flash Siyah kernel (.zip CWM version)immediately via the temporary CWM recovery, without wiping anything in your phone: www.gokhanmoral.com/
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Jokesy said:
1. Visit here to learn about the brick bug present on your stock kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
Rooting your phone and staying safe:
1. Root your phone with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
2. Flash Siyah kernel (.zip CWM version)immediately via the temporary CWM recovery, without wiping anything in your phone: www.gokhanmoral.com/
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Hey Jokesy
I done the rooting few minutes ago through Spiralzz method. (odin and the siyah kernel from gokhan moral site)
Was that a bad solution?
What should I check in order to ensure that my phone was rooted successfully?
I notice during boot mode there is a yellow triangle that displays. Is there anyway to get rid of that?
rko1989 said:
I notice during boot mode there is a yellow triangle that displays. Is there anyway to get rid of that?
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Yes.
Download triangle away app and follow the instructions, very simple: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
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Jokesy said:
Yes.
Download triangle away app and follow the instructions, very simple: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thanks once again jokesy...
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Thanks once again jokesy...
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You are always welcome
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Hi. I'm new to rooting and i would just like to make sure that I can use siyah kernel to safely backup/restore and wipe data/factory reset. I have the emmc brick bug (i checked using the app in the play store). It read that if i use stock kernel that i can hardbrick my deivce if i wipe data or restore a backup but is it the same situation with siyah kernel. Is is 100% safe to use this kernel. Sorry if this is a stupid question but i couldn't really find the answer anywhere else. I just want to make sure doing this will be safe.
My galaxy s2 is on 4.0.4 , i9100xxlq6 and pda is i9100xwlpt
Thanks
SahilS95 said:
Hi. I'm new to rooting and i would just like to make sure that I can use siyah kernel to safely backup/restore and wipe data/factory reset. I have the emmc brick bug (i checked using the app in the play store). It read that if i use stock kernel that i can hardbrick my deivce if i wipe data or restore a backup but is it the same situation with siyah kernel. Is is 100% safe to use this kernel. Sorry if this is a stupid question but i couldn't really find the answer anywhere else. I just want to make sure doing this will be safe.
My galaxy s2 is on 4.0.4 , i9100xxlq6 and pda is i9100xwlpt
Thanks
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Please provide answers to these questions:
1. Do you know how to use Odin?
2. Do you have external SD card?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I have never used odin before but I have watched many YouTube videos about rooting so I have a little about how to use it but I'm not quite sure.
As for the sd card, I don't use one but I do have one lying around from my old phone.
Thanks for the reply btw
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SahilS95 said:
I have never used odin before but I have watched many YouTube videos about rooting so I have a little about how to use it but I'm not quite sure.
As for the sd card, I don't use one but I do have one lying around from my old phone.
Thanks for the reply btw
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Ok. Let's get to business.
Let's ROOT your phone now.
Use this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
When you are through with ROOTING, let me know
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Jokesy said:
Ok. Let's get to business.
Let's ROOT your phone now.
Use this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
When you are through with ROOTING, let me know
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Are you sure this is 100% safe? If it is ill do it straight away. I'm just scared ill brick the phone
SahilS95 said:
Are you sure this is 100% safe? If it is ill do it straight away. I'm just scared ill brick the phone
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Don't wipe anything, or make any backup after rooting your phone. Let me know when your phone is rooted, then I'll guide about flashing a custom kernel immediately. This way you are safe.
Or
If you are so, so scared, then i will advise you to flash a custom kernel via Odin at once. This is faster and safer in your case.
So which one do you prefer?
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You know what I guess I'm too chicken Haha. Sorry for bothering you and thanks for all your help.
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SahilS95 said:
You know what I guess I'm too chicken Haha. Sorry for bothering you and thanks for all your help.
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You haven't answered my question yet.
Which of the two rooting methods do you prefer?
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network lock control key
Hi gents,
I have SGS2 running ICS 4.0.4, baseband V. I9100XXLQ6. Till yesterday my phone was working well, but today I received the error that says "enter network lock control key", I checked little bit in internet how to resolve this error but I can't find any safe solution. I thing that only way is to root my phone but also I read that my baseband have some bug's. So can someone please help me how to root my phone or any other solution hot to avoid network lock control key.
Thanks in advance
Sefko
Rooting
Hey there,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II, the info about the phone is in the attachment (Screenshot). I have been considering to root my phone lately due to the problems with my GPS. I have understood, that by rooting my phone, I can have access to such apps as FasterFix and GPS Aids which should solve the problem of changing my NTP server. I guess, that since the phone was bought abroad, it hasn't got the correct server in my country. So tell me, what is the best and the safest way to root my phone and is it even a good idea? Maybe you have other solutions? Anyways, I hope for your help, dear XDA-Developers
Cheers,
Olev.
EDIT:
Just checked the Got Brick bug? app. Found out that the kernel indeed is Known to have the bug. Really hoping for your help in solving this problem before I do something wrong with the phone.
Thank you in advance,
Olev.
I have browsed through many forums to find out this but did not find an answer:
I have a rooted Galaxy S3 i9300 with CWM Recovery and MIUI V5 installed. Can I flash stock ROM using ODIN directly without resetting the flash counter using Triangle Away?
Yes if your counter is already 0. No, if its not.
Why?
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you can flash anything you want if you don't care about the counter
hi,
thread about this from @Chainfire, this will enlight this question.
rooting
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
TriangleAway
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
best regards,
ssjakhar said:
I have browsed through many forums to find out this but did not find an answer:
I have a rooted Galaxy S3 i9300 with CWM Recovery and MIUI V5 installed. Can I flash stock ROM using ODIN directly without resetting the flash counter using Triangle Away?
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as said earlier two options:
(1) yes you can flash without resetting the counter, if you do not care about the counter, hence be aware of the fact that, in case you want to give it back to a service center they might reject it
(2) no you have to reset first if you care about the counter (e.g. if you want to give it back to a service center)
rootSU said:
Yes if your counter is already 0. No, if its not.
Why?
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Thanks for your reply
I want to be able to use all the motion sensor features which are in stock ROM and remain rooted so that I can remove the bloatware. That's why my question.
just flash a custom ROM based on Samsung
Glebun said:
just flash a custom ROM based on Samsung
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Any suggestions for a custom ROM based on Samsung??
ssjakhar said:
Any suggestions for a custom ROM based on Samsung??
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that will be always a reflection of personal perception, hence there is no good or bad. (in addition it is not allowed by the rules to ask those kind of stuff due to that reason).
have a look in the dev sections and try them, I ended up being with null_ ROM before I went back to a AOSP/AOKP base.
ssjakhar said:
Any suggestions for a custom ROM based on Samsung??
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no, asking that is against the rules