[Q] Unroot and return to stock - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone know what the problem is here: I've used triangle away and flash counter is 0. But i get this:
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
I plugged into Kies and it doesn't let me upgrade to Android 4.1.2 because of my 'modified' status. I've searched around and it says I need to download official stock firmware from samfirware.com and factory reset. Is this the best way to go about?

Aaqib1 said:
Anyone know what the problem is here: I've used triangle away and flash counter is 0. But i get this:
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
I plugged into Kies and it doesn't let me upgrade to Android 4.1.2 because of my 'modified' status. I've searched around and it says I need to download official stock firmware from samfirware.com and factory reset. Is this the best way to go about?
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Simply resetting the binary counter won't change the modifed system status.. You need to reflash stock rom to get back to official status.
Follow this video tutorial step by step
Updating from Kies is pointless? Just download whatever firmware you want and flash it via odin or clockworkmod
Also: Please search the forum for questions before starting a thread. These kind of common issues have been answered numerous times before.

First Try THIS:
Aaqib1 said:
Anyone know what the problem is here: I've used triangle away and flash counter is 0. But i get this:
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
I plugged into Kies and it doesn't let me upgrade to Android 4.1.2 because of my 'modified' status. I've searched around and it says I need to download official stock firmware from samfirware.com and factory reset. Is this the best way to go about?
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Try to tick one of the boxes in TA interface before you load any other ROMs.

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(Help) Custom Binary Download: Yes (2 counts)

Before this my phone was already rooted.
I tried to upgrade to LPM stock rom, so i used odin to flash latest LPM stock rom, after restarted, it stuck at the startup Samsung screen,
then i guess it may also need to flash the cf-root LPM in order for it to fully startup, unfortunately the cf-root LPM has yet available.
After that i flash the LPG stock rom because i have the cf-root LPG. Then followed by flashing the cf-root.
No luck, same happening that my SGS2 also stuck at the startup Samsung screen.
In my download mode::
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9100
CUSTOMER BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (2 COUNTS)
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
Really sorry for above mistake, i am really still too noob,
My problem is, i can't go to recovery mode to wipe date or to clear cache and my phone now is dead
Please, anyone can help me, i really really appreciate. :crying:
Flash 4.0.3 through Odin and next time be careful for leaked ROMs.
You can also reset flash counter by using Traingle Away app.
First root then use triangle away to clean costum binery count easy
http://db.tt/IsjffhkB
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
If you end up in a bootloop after the odin flash, wipe data and it should boot
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
stanxx said:
Before this my phone was already rooted.
I tried to upgrade to LPM stock rom, so i used odin to flash latest LPM stock rom, after restarted, it stuck at the startup Samsung screen,
then i guess it may also need to flash the cf-root LPM in order for it to fully startup, unfortunately the cf-root LPM has yet available.
After that i flash the LPG stock rom because i have the cf-root LPG. Then followed by flashing the cf-root.
No luck, same happening that my SGS2 also stuck at the startup Samsung screen.
In my download mode::
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9100
CUSTOMER BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (2 COUNTS)
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
Really sorry for above mistake, i am really still too noob,
My problem is, i can't go to recovery mode to wipe date or to clear cache and my phone now is dead
Please, anyone can help me, i really really appreciate. :crying:
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Did u Flash the leaked russian firmware 4.0.4
and
can u atleast get ur phone in download mode
LPM = Russian 4.0.4
"In my download mode:" = he can enter Download Mode.
Read posts with more attention.
I have an issue similar to this, i rooted my SGS2 i9100T which worked, but it did something to my SD card and i couldn't move apps to it, and some apps wouldn't download unless i unmounted it.
So i unrooted it with that supersu app, and reset my phone to factory default, now it wont even root again, it goes through the process but root checker says it isn't rooted, and the custom binary download keeps going up, at 4 now!

flash siyah kernel with mobile odin pro and my flash count incresed

Sorry if this sounds noob, but I'm a newbie for android phone system.
I thought if I flash the kernel using mobile odin pro won't increase the flash count, but it did.
I reset the flash count using triangle away, it was a success.
but after a reboot, the flash counter back to 1 and Binary is custom.
Anyone know what happen and help me with a workaround?
However, have to agreed that the Siyah kernel works well and increase phone performance.
Phone: I9300
ROM version: JB 4.1.1 stock ROM
CWM version: CWM Touch 6.0.1.9 (may not related but just provide as much info as possible)
Siyah kernel version: 1.8.4 (File name: Siyah-s3-v1.8.4.tar)
Mobile Odin Pro version: 3.57
Triangle Away version: v2.36
Thanks.
cKenny said:
Sorry if this sounds noob, but I'm a newbie for android phone system.
I thought if I flash the kernel using mobile odin pro won't increase the flash count, but it did.
I reset the flash count using triangle away, it was a success.
but after a reboot, the flash counter back to 1 and Binary is custom.
Anyone know what happen and help me with a workaround?
However, have to agreed that the Siyah kernel works well and increase phone performance.
Phone: I9300
ROM version: JB 4.1.1 stock ROM
CWM version: CWM Touch 6.0.1.9 (may not related but just provide as much info as possible)
Siyah kernel version: 1.8.4 (File name: Siyah-s3-v1.8.4.tar)
Mobile Odin Pro version: 3.57
Triangle Away version: v2.36
Thanks.
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Next time flash via CWM.
and just try again. Some phones don't go lower than 1 if you have a custom kernel. Mine does go to 0 even with custom rom and kernel.
you mean i can reflash siyah kernel again using cwm?
anyway, mobile odin pro was recommended by siyah kernel maker, and i brought it from play store just to flash the kernel.
it did do a good job.
Yes you can flash again. Like any other program does, it will overwrite files.
Sent from my Galaxy S3
thanks. i'll try it tonight see whether this reset the flash count.
cKenny said:
thanks. i'll try it tonight see whether this reset the flash count.
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I don't think it will reset flash counter. If you want to reset flash counter then you will have to use TriangleAway. Here is a video tutorial by xda member.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728347
rl421403 said:
I don't think it will reset flash counter. If you want to reset flash counter then you will have to use TriangleAway. Here is a video tutorial by xda member.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728347
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have done it before i created this thread, was success to reset the counter, but after a reboot back to 1 again.
Edit:
I recall that when I use triangle away to reset the flash count, it did not reboot my phone into a special environment to reset the counter.
Is this normal?
cKenny said:
have done it before i created this thread, was success to reset the counter, but after a reboot back to 1 again.
Edit:
I recall that when I use triangle away to reset the flash count, it did not reboot my phone into a special environment to reset the counter.
Is this normal?
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If you open TriangleAway and it can detect your current counter status then it will not take you to download mode before flashing counter.
It will only ask for confirmation (in popup). And you are done.
If TriangleAway can not detect your current counter then while flashing it might go to download mode.
I think it's rom specific. in some rom it does that and in some roms it does not.
I just tried resetting my counter, and everything went fine. Now I am on 0.
What is your counter in download mode? Confirm it's correct and same as in TriangleAway.
rl421403 said:
If you open TriangleAway and it can detect your current counter status then it will not take you to download mode before flashing counter.
It will only ask for confirmation (in popup). And you are done.
If TriangleAway can not detect your current counter then while flashing it might go to download mode.
I think it's rom specific. in some rom it does that and in some roms it does not.
I just tried resetting my counter, and everything went fine. Now I am on 0.
What is your counter in download mode? Confirm it's correct and same as in TriangleAway.
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maybe i do it now right in front of my PC.
1. Power off my phone
2. Boot to download mode (volumn down + power + home button)
3. It reads
Code:
[B][COLOR="Red"]ODIN MODE[/COLOR][/B]
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (1 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
4. Ok, now i long press power button to reboot.
5. Opened my Triangle Away, status tab is
Code:
[B]Current Status[/B]
Counter: 1
Binary: Custom
Device: GT-I9300
6. Looks like it is tally, alright, i tab the Reset flash counter to reset now.
7. Tab Continue on the confirmation message.
8. Message appear "Flash counter has been reset!".
9. Go back to Triangle Away again, now the status bar reads
Code:
[B]Current Status[/B]
Counter: 0
Binary: Official
Device: GT-I9300
10. Power off my phone
11. Boot to download mode again(volumn down + power + home button)
12. Now it reads
Code:
[B][COLOR="Red"]ODIN MODE[/COLOR][/B]
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
13. Again, long press power to reboot
14. Notice a small red dot on left top screen before Siyah boot logo was showed, when the screen shows my phone model (Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300)
15. Open Triangle Away again, the Current Status tab shows
Code:
[B]Current Status[/B]
Counter: 1
Binary: Custom
Device: GT-I9300
So, does this means that the siyah kernel was detected when i boot up my phone and thus increase the flash count?
hmmm.. that is strange.
Although I am not using stock rom but I am also on Siyah Kernel 1.8.4 and I could just easily flash my counter without any issue.
This could be device/rom specific issue and also beyond my knowledge.
I hope someone can suggest you a solution and you get everything working.
this is amazing!
with the guide from XDA forumers i have flash an old bootloader to my phone and problem solved!
You guys rocks!
Reset flash counter
I have the same problem
darkprism said:
I have the same problem
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Use triangle away to reset counter. Newer bootloaders (4.1.2) increase the counter every boot. Either put up with it or search here for downgrading your bootloader
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

From CM 10.1 to Stock ROM for repair + Questions about TriangleAway (PLS QUICK HELP)

Hi guys,
my home-button of my i9300 is very buggy and loose, so I want to give it in for repair!
At the Moment i use Jelly Bam (AOSP - CM 10.1 based on 4.2.1)
so for my warranty i have to unroot etc. => factory state (Stock rom with software branding)
I read some Tutorials and watch videos, but i always see people using Samsung Stock ROMs and then the start TriangleAway for reseting the counter. (the counter thing is new for me because i came from HTC Desire^^)
so my QUESTION is:
Can i start and reset TriangleAway on my AOSP-ROM-> reset the counter and then flash the STock rom with odin? Or should i flash a Samsung ROM and after that i shoud use TriangleAway ?!
Quote from TriangleAway-Thread
Note#2: on new devices like the SGS3/SGNote2/SGNote10.1, the "system modified" status can only be reset on some firmwares - they must be stock firmwares!
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sry but i dont want to hurt my device or brick it
pleeeeeeeeease help me!!!!! thx
You could try it, but I recommend going to a stock rom, then using CF-Root, then immediately boot back up and unroot in SuperSu, And then wipe data and you should be fine.
Thinking of it because AOSP requires a custom kernel and recovery the bootloader will detect those and automatically set your flash counter to 1, you have to be on completely stock, then you can use CF-root, etc.
TheCraig said:
You could try it, but I recommend going to a stock rom, then using CF-Root, then immediately boot back up and unroot in SuperSu, And then wipe data and you should be fine.
Thinking of it because AOSP requires a custom kernel and recovery the bootloader will detect those and automatically set your flash counter to 1, you have to be on completely stock, then you can use CF-root, etc.
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thx,but i couldn't wait and flashed Samsung Stock rom with odin...so im unrooted^^
next steps?!: Root stock ROM -> use Traingle Away to reset counter -> flash original branded Samsung stock rom .........right?
everything worked!
DOWNLOAD MODE:
Odin Mode
Product Name: GT- I9300
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
ready for warranty ?! :angel:
Pritti said:
everything worked!
DOWNLOAD MODE:
Odin Mode
Product Name: GT- I9300
Custom Binary Download: No
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
ready for warranty ?! :angel:
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i am in same situation now... can you please write step by step what you did?
currently i am on Wanamlite 4.1.2
thanks
1: flash stock via odin
2: flash Cf-root aswell
3: install and run triangle away
4: wipe data factory reset through stock recovery to remove root
then warrantyis back
mintume said:
i am in same situation now... can you please write step by step what you did?
currently i am on Wanamlite 4.1.2
thanks
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please ask for help in the help section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240291

[Q] [I9105/P] How To Unroot

Hello Devs
This is a quiestion Type thread to share ideas and solutions to Unroot Galaxy S2 Plus I9105/P.
I have tried odin to flash stock firmware for unrooting but odin failed to do so.
Errors When i select PDA(.md5) File downloaded from samsung-updates.com>>Incorrect Parameters
When I Select .tar file by removing md5 extension.>>Odin communicator has stopped working.
Note that i used triangle away to reset bin counter but after that using above method I am unable to restore to factory version.
Thanx
Have you tried to unroot in superuser app? Go to settings and press unroot
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S II Plus I9105P
ROM: Babba ROM
unrooted but stock recovery cant appear
i want to remove cwm and put stock recovery.
Ok. Then I don't know what to do. Maybe there is some same kind of topics for other devices.
Unrooting is easy.
The link below is a unrooting file, just flash it in recovery via CWM recovery. Then it will automatically uninstall busybox and superuser. If it doesn't work or are there any questions you want to ask, feel free to leave a question or PM me.
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?c469p1nu64e92gf
Ronny927 said:
Unrooting is easy.
The link below is a unrooting file, just flash it in recovery via CWM recovery. Then it will automatically uninstall busybox and superuser. If it doesn't work or are there any questions you want to ask, feel free to leave a question or PM me.
Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?c469p1nu64e92gf
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I Used triangle away to reset binary counter, reinstall firmware using KIES ,do factory reset,wipe cache my set goes back in warranty with
System Status: Official
Custom BIn: No
nabeelahmad909 said:
I Used triangle away to reset binary counter, reinstall firmware using KIES ,do factory reset,wipe cache my set goes back in warranty with
System Status: Official
Custom BIn: No
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I don't think your warranty will come back since you have already rooted it and the warranty is gone already. But either way, congratulations on your success.
Derp.
You can just download the stock firmware and flash it via Odin...

[Q] SOFT BRICKED - How to reset custom binary?

Hello!
I soft bricked my Samsung Galaxy s3 GT-I9300
I don't know how...
I tried flashing cutom roms, stock roms and kernels...nothing works
ODIN says: NAND write start!! Then it fails everytime.
So i'm looking forward to send it back to the service centre as it is supposedly still on warranty. To benefit from the warranty, the custom binary download should be "No".
My phone can still go into download mode, recovery mode is inaccessible.
In download mode it sayS:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (5 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
Is there any way I can reset the custom binary download to "No" ?
PS: According to some videos on YouTube, USB jigs only get the phone in download mode, it does NOT reset the custom binary download counter.
Please help me, thank you.
Gowtamee said:
Hello!
I soft bricked my Samsung Galaxy s3 GT-I9300
I don't know how...
I tried flashing cutom roms, stock roms and kernels...nothing works
ODIN says: NAND write start!! Then it fails everytime.
So i'm looking forward to send it back to the service centre as it is supposedly still on warranty. To benefit from the warranty, the custom binary download should be "No".
My phone can still go into download mode, recovery mode is inaccessible.
In download mode it sayS:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (5 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
Is there any way I can reset the custom binary download to "No" ?
PS: According to some videos on YouTube, USB jigs only get the phone in download mode, it does NOT reset the custom binary download counter.
Please help me, thank you.
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you can use Triangle away app from playstore to do that.
sriram231092 said:
you can use Triangle away app from playstore to do that.
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I cannot switch my phone on...
So how do I use Triangle Away?
Gowtamee said:
I cannot switch my phone on...
So how do I use Triangle Away?
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a wrong post! sorry for that!
Sorry, you can only use triangle away before failure. After failure, there is nothing that anyone can do.
Please let this be a lesson to people. Keep on top of your Custom download with Triangle away
rootSU said:
Sorry, you can only use triangle away before failure. After failure, there is nothing that anyone can do.
Please let this be a lesson to people. Keep on top of your Custom download with Triangle away
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Im stock my Binary Counter is 10 and i cant boot my i9300, is there not anything i can do??? I mistakenly deleted the boot recovery file not sure what the name of the file was. But now i am stocked and bricked?
Use Odin to flash stock firmware, read the guide in general forum.
Gowtamee said:
Hello!
I soft bricked my Samsung Galaxy s3 GT-I9300
I don't know how...
I tried flashing cutom roms, stock roms and kernels...nothing works
ODIN says: NAND write start!! Then it fails everytime.
So i'm looking forward to send it back to the service centre as it is supposedly still on warranty. To benefit from the warranty, the custom binary download should be "No".
My phone can still go into download mode, recovery mode is inaccessible.
In download mode it sayS:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (5 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
Is there any way I can reset the custom binary download to "No" ?
PS: According to some videos on YouTube, USB jigs only get the phone in download mode, it does NOT reset the custom binary download counter.
Please help me, thank you.
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did you try flashing twrp recovery?

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