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Hi there Galaxy s2 owners
I was woundering ive had the galaxy s2 for a few days now and recently i flashed chains unsecure kernel, now the thing i noticed is that every time u flash somthing that count goes up. Does any of you Devs know how to reset this counter if so all help would be greatly recieved.
BRONSON29 said:
Hi there Galaxy s2 owners
I was woundering ive had the galaxy s2 for a few days now and recently i flashed chains unsecure kernel, now the thing i noticed is that every time u flash somthing that count goes up. Does any of you Devs know how to reset this counter if so all help would be greatly recieved.
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solution found by me ur post showed up when I was posting my thread.
look here
dh2311 said:
solution found by me ur post showed up when I was posting my thread.
look here
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Thanks a lot for this info
can someone explain why the counter going up is a bad thing?
Sandwiches said:
can someone explain why the counter going up is a bad thing?
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It is not a bad thing, if you have no problems with your phone.
You can ignore the counting, but if you have a problem and need warranty service from Samsung, they will charge you for the repair as flashing or changing the firmware other then through official means i.e. kies, your warranty is considered null and void.
Phone repairs can sometimes be expensive.
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
JJEgan said:
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
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I reset my 2.3.5 counter this evening with a USB jig
luster said:
I reset my 2.3.5 counter this evening with a USB jig
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2.3.5 ???????????????????
jje
JJEgan said:
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
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Only in the Official 2.3.5 KI Firmwares are fixed.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/no-more-usb-host-api-support-on-ki-firmware/
m0ngstr0us said:
Only in the Official 2.3.5 KI Firmwares are fixed.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/no-more-usb-host-api-support-on-ki-firmware/
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Thanks a misprint .
jje
luster said:
I reset my 2.3.5 counter this evening with a USB jig
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Yes, many people have done this because they know which package to use.
JJEgan said:
On latest 2.3.4 USB jig will not reset the counter .
jje
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It will if you use the firmwares from XDA OR use the workaround that we provide.
So there is no way to reset the counter when using the new bootloader yet, not even flashing through the jig (tried that, counter still up)?
Can any one tell me what is the exact specification of the resistance to make a jig . I have searched ebay it cost around 400k whereas i made the jig only for 12 rs . Its not working , i think there must be something wrong with the resistance rating .
Btw i used 2 ,150 ohm connected in series to another 1 ohm. The phone instead of going to dnld mode it boots to the main OS
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motodude said:
Can any one tell me what is the exact specification of the resistance to make a jig . I have searched ebay it cost around 400k whereas i made the jig only for 12 rs . Its not working , i think there must be something wrong with the resistance rating .
Btw i used 2 ,150 ohm connected in series to another 1 ohm. The phone instead of going to dnld mode it boots to the main OS
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Hi motodude!
300k Ohm bettween 4 and 5 pins.
d3l1 said:
So there is no way to reset the counter when using the new bootloader yet, not even flashing through the jig (tried that, counter still up)?
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Download the old bootloader from intratechs original firmware thread and flash with Odin. A few posts in from beginning of thread and available to download by itself.
Then you can use the jig.
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aceofclubs said:
Download the old bootloader from intratechs original firmware thread and flash with Odin. A few posts in from beginning of thread and available to download by itself.
Then you can use the jig.
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I have tried this multiple times and i cant get it to work. I know the jig has worked in the past. is it possible that it has stopped working? or a way to confirm i am using an old bootloader?
Why it is so important to reset the count besides voiding the warranty?
Is the phone going to stop functioning after reaching xx number or is there a maximum number?
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wcg707 said:
Why it is so important to reset the count besides voiding the warranty?
Is the phone going to stop functioning after reaching xx number or is there a maximum number?
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i dont think there is a limit. i think everyone just assumes there isnt.
I just want to be able to reset mine to 0 just in case i do have problems. atm i cant and would like to do it before i break it (i break lots of things)
Guys, try searching the site a little more.
install the insecure kernel with cwm you want
extract the zimage from this dump it on your internal sd
flash the stock kernel version back over it using odin (resets counter)
reboot to cwm and flash the zimage from within cwm no more counter / triangle
curioct said:
Guys, try searching the site a little more.
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reboot to cwm and flash the zimage from within cwm no more counter / triangle
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Maybe it should be you searching the site a little more, as that will most certainly not reset the counter.
hello every one
does flashing to an official rom void galaxy s ii warranty? im returning my device due some hardware problems (turn over does not work and auto-rotate is slow) and i have read that galaxy s ii has a flash counter,
so does this void my warranty if i used odin to flash the official rom?
at the same time, i have never flashed a custom rom and if i have never rooted my device?
thanks in advance
darkelfa2 said:
hello every one
does flashing to an official rom void galaxy s ii warranty? im returning my device due some hardware problems (turn over does not work and auto-rotate is slow) and i have read that galaxy s ii has a flash counter,
so does this void my warranty if i used odin to flash the official rom?
at the same time, i have never flashed a custom rom and if i have never rooted my device?
thanks in advance
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to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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rembrandtlnx said:
to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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i hope not so
thanks anyway
darkelfa2 said:
i hope not so
thanks anyway
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well, you can buy a usb jig and reset the counter
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If you've never flashed a custom rom or even rooted your phone, why do you wqnt to flash anything? From what you said you are in a factory state already... just do a system restore and then return the phone.
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rembrandtlnx said:
to flash a custom rom you need odin/heimdall. Odin/heimdall raise the flash counter.
This void the warranty.
Kies update is the only way to keep the counter to zero
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As far as my experience, flashing official rom wont raise your counter. I flashed xxki3 perviously on my phone but the counter remains 0.
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Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
hololight said:
If you've never flashed a custom rom or even rooted your phone, why do you wqnt to flash anything? From what you said you are in a factory state already... just do a system restore and then return the phone.
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thanks alot, thats what i thought too, it should not void warranty as far as i am using samsung-made rom
thanks alot im soo happy
ephraim033 said:
As far as my experience, flashing official rom wont raise your counter. I flashed xxki3 perviously on my phone but the counter remains 0.
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thanks, and yeah, it does not, i was afraid becuase i read the flash counter
thread
thanks agine
JJEgan said:
Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
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that was my opinion, but when i read the thread about flash counter
i got stunned so i had to check out
thanks
JJEgan said:
Flashing stock Samsung rom does not raise the counter.
Flashing root or a custom rom raises the counter and voids warranty .
jje
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Well then im sorry for the wrong answer, i learned something new here
rembrandtlnx said:
Well then im sorry for the wrong answer, i learned something new here
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its ok
after all, we are here to learn from each other
So is a usb jig some kind of file you flash? Or is it an actual usb device of some sort?
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jr866gooner said:
So is a usb jig some kind of file you flash? Or is it an actual usb device of some sort?
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no it is not a file, its a small device (looks like mini usb flash memory)
they often use it to reset the phone after a brick (when the phone stop working
because of playing with roms incorrectly... etc)
also they use it to reset the flash counter that count how mant times u install custom roms to re-tain the warranty, but now they found ''flash counter" counter in the galaxy s ii, so the jig want re-tain your warranty.
hope this answers some of your questions.
SGS II Warranty - As per Samsung South Africa
Hi guys,
Maybe a little late response but I am in South Africa and I flashed my SII with official international version of ICS.
Now has yellow triangle at boot. I did some research and found out all about the flash counter and custom ROM. The number of Doomsayers on the interwebs got me worried, so I called SAMSUNG SA tech support and blindly asked the question.
I was told:
1) Yes custom ROM and Rooted / unsecured Kernel VOIDS warranty.
2) Even if it was official ICS ROM but not released for South Africa, when phone goes in for repair, warranty will be void.
3) If I flash original Stock Kernel and use KIES to flash current official android version 2.3.x then warranty is NO LONGER VOID.
4) I am waiting for technical to get back to me regarding the importance, if any, of the flash counter flag and if it needs to be 'RESET' before sending hadset in for repair.
I will post again as soon as I get feedback.
PS: I also have Motorola Razr Driod. Two concerns are that Motorola has none of the warranty issues of Samsung, and why is samsung so helpfull? They ask device serial no: they are getting the phone slammed...
4) I am waiting for technical to get back to me regarding the importance, if any, of the flash counter flag and if it needs to be 'RESET' before sending hadset in for repair.
Samsung have stated the obvious in regards to service personnel and warranty repairs .
Root look for root apps
Custom rom
Custom rom counter and Samsung altered the firmware after learning of the jig workaround .
All void warranty .
Fact is some service personnel have turned a blind eye to some infringements but there are enough reports on XDA of warranty refusals not to take the chance .
The Samsung letter is widely available on the web .
jje
You can use a USB JIG to Reset Binary Counter of your phone. If you have kernel 2.3.6 and above you can install the old bootloader.
Hi guys
i buyed a galaxy s3
i camed from Galaxy note, i know with Note if u flash roms kernels within CWM
u wont get Traingle and binary counter wont get up
my question is i dont need CWM but only root
is there a way to root the device without these things that would be very nice
i read the instructions but is CWM necessary to gain root acces?
Thanks in advance
No, but you can remove it later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693244
dogan2010 said:
Hi guys
i buyed a galaxy s3
i camed from Galaxy note, i know with Note if u flash roms kernels within CWM
u wont get Traingle and binary counter wont get up
my question is i dont need CWM but only root
is there a way to root the device without these things that would be very nice
i read the instructions but is CWM necessary to gain root acces?
Thanks in advance
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I used this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
no triangle, took 2 minutes.
bortak said:
No, but you can remove it later.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693244
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Nice Avatar!!!!!
I am seeking the pit file of e210k. Since my touchscreen is no response after I use triangle away to reset flash counter. Please help me to solve this problem. My s3 is vital for me!!!!!
jack0662 said:
I am seeking the pit file of e210k. Since my touchscreen is no response after I use triangle away to reset flash counter. Please help me to solve this problem. My s3 is vital for me!!!!!
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One the Korean thread two try sammobile .com three Google .
jje
e210k
JJEgan said:
One the Korean thread two try sammobile .com three Google .
jje
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Do u have solution????
jack0662 said:
Do u have solution????
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As posted if you cannot use Google Sammobile or Korean thread then no solution .
jje
jack0662 said:
I am seeking the pit file of e210k. Since my touchscreen is no response after I use triangle away to reset flash counter. Please help me to solve this problem. My s3 is vital for me!!!!!
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i brick my touch 2 times
first in triangleaway 2.36 then send it to warranty n they replaced the whole screen.
second flashing wrong recovery (SHV-E250K = korean note 2) with my SHV-E210K s3, im confused here so my mistake. and send again for screen replacement.
its an issue with triangleaway with version 2.36 and up resetting it will result in hardware brick( touchscreen)so even u use pit file its no use. the only solution is to send it for warranty. but before sending it be sure to reset your counter by using usb otg and mouse to be able to navigate the screen and use triangleaway 2.26 to reset the counter.
here is the guide to reset your counter, this surely help you to claim warranty
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145908&page=2
Can you enter download mode?
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My s3 touchscreen has no reponse!
Nick Fury said:
Can you enter download mode?
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I can go to download mode. But I am seeking the alternative method beside sent to warrntly.
As long as you can enter download mode then you can flash the stock official firmware through odin and it will sort your problem out my friend
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Nick Fury said:
As long as you can enter download mode then you can flash the stock official firmware through odin and it will sort your problem out my friend
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flashing it with triangle away 2.36 or flashing wrong kernel or recovery( note/note2 ) to your e210k s3 will definitely broke your touch hardware
others and i already tried that with no luck but you can try what he suggest to find out, unfortunately your hardware already died you dont have any option but to replace it by yourself or go to warranty.
Shall I take to to samsung??
chris151722 said:
i brick my touch 2 times
first in triangleaway 2.36 then send it to warranty n they replaced the whole screen.
second flashing wrong recovery (SHV-E250K = korean note 2) with my SHV-E210K s3, im confused here so my mistake. and send again for screen replacement.
its an issue with triangleaway with version 2.36 and up resetting it will result in hardware brick( touchscreen)so even u use pit file its no use. the only solution is to send it for warranty. but before sending it be sure to reset your counter by using usb otg and mouse to be able to navigate the screen and use triangleaway 2.26 to reset the counter.
here is the guide to reset your counter, this surely help you to claim warranty
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145908&page=2
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Mine is korean version(Parallel import) and I am in Hong Kong! Can I take it to SAMSUNG (HK) to get further repair??
jack0662 said:
Mine is korean version(Parallel import) and I am in Hong Kong! Can I take it to SAMSUNG (HK) to get further repair??
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i dont know maybe you call them first if your korean s3 is covered in your country or call the store where you bought your phone.
chris151722 said:
i dont know maybe you call them first if your korean s3 is covered in your country or call the store where you bought your phone.
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No Samsung will only repair korean variants in korea.
Also, the touchscreen is pretty much done. The note2 kernel has a higher voltage for the touch controller and it's too high for the S3. iirc anyways.
The same thing happaned to Erica one of the XDA tv guys :3
xSpeced said:
No Samsung will only repair korean variants in korea.
Also, the touchscreen is pretty much done. The note2 kernel has a higher voltage for the touch controller and it's too high for the S3. iirc anyways.
The same thing happaned to Erica one of the XDA tv guys :3
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yes i think you are right cos the size of the screen of note/2 is bigger compare to s3 thats why it needs higher voltage and this causes the failing of touch hardwares.
I got a good news! I take it to the seller they said they have two method to solve this problem. First is change the monitor but it expense ($1800HKD), another is change the bus of the LCD it cost 800HKD (100USD). Obviously, i choose second method!
I want to remove root on my galaxy mega, someone help me with odin?
thanks
Nenitoplux said:
I want to remove root on my galaxy mega, someone help me with odin?
thanks
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Get Triangle Away from Playstore - run it to reset flash count. (for warantee purposes).
In SupoerSU, go into settings and click unroot.
You should then be unrooted.
Hope this helps.