Hi,
There are a lot of threads dealing with the flash counter and the yellow triangle but I haven't been able to find an answer to this question.
I have a Telstra Galaxy S3 I1900T handset and thinking of flashing the stock generic Australian ROM released by Samsung.
If I flash the phone with the generic ROM using ODIN, will the flash counter increment and the yelleo triangle appear?
Thanks...
Why two posts ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909759
jje
pellajl said:
Hi,
There are a lot of threads dealing with the flash counter and the yellow triangle but I haven't been able to find an answer to this question.
I have a Telstra Galaxy S3 I1900T handset and thinking of flashing the stock generic Australian ROM released by Samsung.
If I flash the phone with the generic ROM using ODIN, will the flash counter increment and the yelleo triangle appear?
Thanks...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flashing older ICS Roms will increase binary counter.
But roms after LH4 will not increase binary counter.
JJEgan said:
Why two posts ???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909759
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Accident....
muhammad.ali123 said:
Flashing older ICS Roms will increase binary counter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you saying that if I "downgrade" to an earlier version of ICS, the counter will increment? (I don't know why you would do it).
muhammad.ali123 said:
But roms after LH4 will not increase binary counter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't really understand the Samsung numbering convention... At the moment and after the late OTA update, the baseband version I9300TDULH1. I assume you are talking about the last three characters, so if I understood you correctly, if a version with higher that the last three characters, for example, LH6 or MH4 or LI6, these would not increment the counter?
Is there a thread which explains the Samsung firmware naming convention? Update found one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356325
pellajl said:
Are you saying that if I "downgrade" to an earlier version of ICS, the counter will increment? (I don't know why you would do it).
That post was 100% wrong stock flashed via Odin does not increase the counter .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Related
Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
rayleterleir said:
Hi guys,
Just to double check before I flash CF-Root, if I want to return to full stock including recovery, flashing a stock ROM without the PIT file will do so correct? I just want the option to return to a vanilla ROM and recovery if I choose.
I did search the forum, but it was all a bit vague.
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
dragon546 said:
Yes
You might want to get a Jig to reset the flash count.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm sorry, i'm new to flashing the S2. Flash count?
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
dragon546 said:
Samsung has now put a counter on the phone which helps sales staff and engineers to find out if the phone has been rooted of flashed before.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah I see, well, I haven't had to take any of my phones back for warranty work yet. This is more for my own peace of mind, I like to be able to return to full stock, completely clean. Many thanks for the quick response!
Flash your original saved rom or flash providers rom from dev thread or flash stock Samsung rom .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Zero custom rom counter if needed .
Custom Rom Counter .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
jje
Hi all - similar question as I want to (potentially) return my SGS2 to stock before I sell it. I have already rooted & flashed ROM so familiar with CWM / Odin / etc. but am unsure which firmware I should be using. Is there a difference for US / UK devices; how do I decide which one to download from Intratech's link ?
I have a USB jig so will reset the flash count afterward.
TIA
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Download the firmware that matches your original firmware .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
maxip said:
That's what I was planning but can't find the bit of paper where I wrote that down
Any way of finding out by HW build / serial / etc. ? Phone was originally locked to T-Mobile but I SIM unlocked it.
I've seen on other threads that the Carphone Warehouse (CPW) firmware is unlocked so may be OK - any thoughts ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes use CPW firmware only difference is CSC is CPW and that covers most UK networks .
jje
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats cool. Thanks for answering.
Sent from my GT-N7000
Ok, I need to sell it...I'm using kitchen ROMs since 2nd days of my phone but I bought a JIG too (In case of emergency) and my flash counter is still at 0
But I have some doubts...I don't care about warranty but now that I'm selling it I have to think about it: can I wipe everything on the phone and then flash a stock ICS Rom with Odin to restore warranty or my warranty is gone anyway..?
Thank you
If your custom counter is at 0 and you don't have the yellow triangle at start up, then flash an original stock rom for your region on to your phone using odin. This will restore your phone to stock. See the links in my signature for reference.
Hey
Jigs don't work with ICS and Triangle Away won't work on an unrooted Rom, too. Therefore you should get an official Samsung Gingerbread Rom. If you got your phone from a carrier download the rom appropriate to your carrier.
Flash this rom in Odin and afterwards set the flash counter to 0 with your jig (if needed). If this all worked you can now update your phone in Kies to ICS.
Wezi said:
If your custom counter is at 0 and you don't have the yellow triangle at start up, then flash an original stock rom for your region on to your phone using odin. This will restore your phone to stock. See the links in my signature for reference.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank's..but can I flash any stock rom or only italians (in my case)?
handcremedeluxe said:
Hey
Jigs don't work with ICS and Triangle Away won't work on an unrooted Rom, too. Therefore you should get an official Samsung Gingerbread Rom. If you got your phone from a carrier download the rom appropriate to your carrier.
Flash this rom in Odin and afterwards set the flash counter to 0 with your jig (if needed). If this all worked you can now update your phone in Kies to ICS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok that's great to know..but If i flash a stock rom my counter will not increase...right?
An official stock rom by Samsung will not increse your custom counter, as its offical and not custom.
Wezi said:
An official stock rom by Samsung will not increse your custom counter, as its offical and not custom.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok last question: any stock rom or only the one from the country where is my phone from?
Any should work, but it would be best to keep it authentic and use one from your region (and / or carrier if thats how your received it). There may be region specific settings such as modems which come with it and if you've got a UK firmware on an handset purchased in Italy i might look a little suspect.
Choice is yours ultimately
ok so..i don't remember which was mine..if TIM branded or no brand...or if was imported or not..any way to know it?
A quick glance on Intratechs site (last link in my sig) shows that Italian roms are marked with ITV. Oh by the way, youre using i9100 international right?
yes International, but I switched from many many roms...is there a way to know from where is my phone to restore its country firmware?...may sammobile helps me?
Not if the original purchaser does not have a clue ..
Flash local stock rom .
jje
Hello everyone,
For unrooting purposes If I flash a stock firmware 4.0.3 via Odin then will the flash counter increase by one? I have reset it to zero using triangle away app already and my device is rooted and on stock with that super brick bug. Also that I can flash any of the stock firmware like LPQ as long as it is developed for I9100 right? Or there any sort of regional restriction?
Thanks in advance!
Sent from my GT-I9100
ask moderator to move your Question to Q&A section bro, here is development section
You can always reset your binary counter with triangle away or USB jig.
If you are on stock firmware, you are good, because it is samusng's original.
4.0.3 keeps the brick bug away.
Firmwares are separeted by branded & unbranded, they all work on any I9100 devices. Modems, on the other hand, my not work in your country / region. You'll have to flash another one in order to get your network to work.
I am trying to find the answer to the OP.
My S2 has just been replaced after a long struggle with the supplier & Samsung so I have decided not to ever do any custom ROM flashing again.
The above replies didn't really answer the simple question: Does flashing an official ROM like the new 4.1.2 JB with Odin increase the custom rom counter on the phone.
I know this can be reset but it was trying to do that before that bricked my phone and why it had to go back for service. I don't want to do that again but if I know the custom ROM counter will not go up I'm happy to flash official JB with Odin.
My phone is CYV (Cyprus) so likely to be one of the last places to get JB via OTA or Kies.
Thanks
newtonthecat said:
I am trying to find the answer to the OP.
My S2 has just been replaced after a long struggle with the supplier & Samsung so I have decided not to ever do any custom ROM flashing again.
The above replies didn't really answer the simple question: Does flashing an official ROM like the new 4.1.2 JB with Odin increase the custom rom counter on the phone.
I know this can be reset but it was trying to do that before that bricked my phone and why it had to go back for service. I don't want to do that again but if I know the custom ROM counter will not go up I'm happy to flash official JB with Odin.
My phone is CYV (Cyprus) so likely to be one of the last places to get JB via OTA or Kies.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Custom couter stay at zero, but bootloader will by unlocked and "smart" guys in samsung service will know about flash.
@grisoxxl: I did not quite get you. You mean to say that the bootloader once unlocked remains unlocked even If you flash a stock firmware?
And one more thing. When do I need to backup that efs folder? Know about HC ktool?
gastonw said:
You can always reset your binary counter with triangle away or USB jig.
If you are on stock firmware, you are good, because it is samusng's original.
4.0.3 keeps the brick bug away.
Firmwares are separeted by branded & unbranded, they all work on any I9100 devices. Modems, on the other hand, my not work in your country / region. You'll have to flash another one in order to get your network to work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Hi there.
Sorry if the question already has been asked. I have searched.
I have just updated to XXELLA, and afterwards found out that it included a new bootloader.
My question is, does that effect anything if I want to root with CWM and a custom ROM, compared with the old bootloader?
Sent from a Galaxy far far away...
topimax said:
Hi there.
Sorry if the question already has been asked. I have searched.
I have just updated to XXELLA, and afterwards found out that it included a new bootloader.
My question is, does that effect anything if I want to root with CWM and a custom ROM, compared with the old bootloader?
Sent from a Galaxy far far away...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes.
advantage of ELLA bootloader : you should also be protected against SDS (Sudden Death Syndrome) when flashing using PC-Odin
disadventage ELLA : if you're using a custom recovery, the flash counter will always be on 1 or higher, no matter how many times you use triangle away to reset it.
Sv: Custom ROM and XXELLA.
pat357 said:
Yes.
advantage of ELLA bootloader : you should also be protected against SDS (Sudden Death Syndrome) when flashing using PC-Odin
disadventage ELLA : if you're using a custom recovery, the flash counter will always be on 1 or higher, no matter how many times you use triangle away to reset it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But the procedures are the same?
Sent from a Galaxy far far away...
yes
pat357 said:
Yes.
advantage of ELLA bootloader : you should also be protected against SDS (Sudden Death Syndrome) when flashing using PC-Odin
disadventage ELLA : if you're using a custom recovery, the flash counter will always be on 1 or higher, no matter how many times you use triangle away to reset it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, so if I'm on af cumstom Kernel the counter will show it, will the mark disapear if I flash a official kernel?
Please can you put the new bootloader
the mark will disappear of you reset the counter and flash everything stock
gooood
alhajjawi said:
gooood
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the 10 post rule is for you to get to know the forum, not to spam everywhere until you get your 10 posts