Hello I am on the new official ME7 update and it is ROOTED only. I am getting a replacement and I need to unroot this.
I found this stock image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43420116 and wondering if this will unroot my device so I can get a replacement and warranty back.?
Also I read about the Flash counter and I am confused by this and have not seen anything to help.
Will only ROOTING trip off my flash counter? I have multiple things but different things and I have no clue. When I go into download mode everything says Official and stuff. Also I heard if I flash the stock image using odin to unroot it will trip off my flash counter, will it? If it does is there a way to reset the flash counter on ME7 since the bootloader is locked :/
Thanks!!!
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Hello I am on the new official ME7 update and it is ROOTED only. I am getting a replacement and I need to unroot this.
I found this stock image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43420116 and wondering if this will unroot my device so I can get a replacement and warranty back.?
Also I read about the Flash counter and I am confused by this and have not seen anything to help.
Will only ROOTING trip off my flash counter? I have multiple things but different things and I have no clue. When I go into download mode everything says Official and stuff. Also I heard if I flash the stock image using odin to unroot it will trip off my flash counter, will it? If it does is there a way to reset the flash counter on ME7 since the bootloader is locked :/
Thanks!!!
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I would post your request here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313529 and DarkMenace will get you the info you need via PM. Pretty simple process and involves the factory image.
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Hey guys..I rooted my sii using CF-root...so my questions are...how to get rid of the yellow triangle and binary count?(are these the only things samsung uses to check if the device is rooted or not..?)if yes i'd use a jig or else what to do..??
i want my phone to be rooted...but also need my warranty...!!
android version:-2.3.3
baseband version:-I9100XXKH3
kERNEL VERSION:[email protected] #2
Build number:-GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
if you want to get rid of binary count, only way is to use the usb jig, though I've heard there's a 2nd counter embedded.
however I've never had any problems with my warranty even after rooting, and have sent in my phone 3 times for various reasons.
just be sure NOT to send it in with a custom rom installed
from what i heard.. all u need to do is unroot ur phone and flash back secure kernel and delete all root apps and voila u get ur warranty back
and btw the yellow triangle is from unsecured kernel that u used to flash into sgs2 to get it rooted u can get rid of that without unrooting ur sgs2 by simply flashing back secure kernel
NO way to get back your warranty.
sujay96 said:
i want my phone to be rooted...but also need my warranty
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No, as you've unlocked your bootloader, it'll always show RELOCKED even if you revert to the stock ROM. You can't factory lock the bootloader, i.e., you can't get the warranty back till you don't meet a person who's a noob.
Why revive a 7 mth old thread
It's not possible to have both root and warranty on your phone at the same time.
If there's something wrong in your phone and you can't fix it yourself, you only need to unroot it (if you have a CF-root you only need to flash your stock firmware back and use USB Jig (OR before unrooting using TriangleAway app) to clear your flash counter) and take it to the shop where you bought the phone.
MistahBungle said:
Why revive a 7 mth old thread
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'cause the bottom line was still missing!
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is there no way to get my cell completely locked and unrooted ie. saying locked on the boot loader screen
All I want to do is root the Note to delete ATT bloat ware and stuff I wont use. Will that mess with my flash counter?
***EDIT- I'll be using titanium backup to delete the bloat, so I wont be flashing a deodoxed rom...at least until we can figure out a way to not mess with the flash counter.
itsnowornever said:
All I want to do is root the Note to delete ATT bloat ware and stuff I wont use. Will that mess with my flash counter?
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If that is all you want to do (no overclock or flashing other roms) and you are worried about the flash counter, then you only need to do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518962
Edit: Note that there is no confirmed way to go back to true stock without tripping the flash counter
jpeg42 said:
If that is all you want to do (no overclock or flashing other roms) and you are worried about the flash counter, then you only need to do this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518962
Edit: Note that there is no confirmed way to go back to true stock without tripping the flash counter
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You can go back to stock by flashing the stock system image. It will not trip the flash counter because it is signed by samsung and only unsigned packages trip flash counter.
camaroz28 said:
You can go back to stock by flashing the stock system image. It will not trip the flash counter because it is signed by samsung and only unsigned packages trip flash counter.
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Have you tested this? Just curious because I haven't read where anyone has confirmed this yet.
Thanks all! I will give this a shot! Right now there aren't any ROMs that I am interested in or anything like that. I do remember reading that deleting any "rooted" apps will let this slide past the store workers at least if an exchange is necessary.
Hi everyone,
I stumbled upon this forum when searching for a solution for a problem a few weeks ago. I have watched the noob video and believe I have made a proper effort in order to fix my problem myself without bothering anyone. I’d really appreciate if anyone could just make sure I understand things properly.
I, being completely naïve, followed some guide on YouTube on how to root my phone. On the video the yellow triangle that showed up seemed to be an indication that the root was successful.
Upon doing some reading on here I realized I had tripped the flash counter and what that means. Upon realizing this I began to read and try to figure out how to reset the flash counter.
Turns out I am on Android Build 2.3.6 (UCKK6) which to my understanding does not work with a jig. It seems to me that I can flash a 2.3.4 (UCKH7) and THEN I will be able to use a jig to reset my flash counter. I believe I need to use the second link in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18859438&postcount=199
Just for reference would I need to flash a stock UCKK6 in order to fully restore my warranty? My phone originally came with 2.3.6.
After resetting the counter I intend to use method 2C in this thread in order to re-root my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
Am I correct in saying that in order to flash a custom ROM I need to use method 3A in the previous link in order to flash without tripping the counter / using ROM Manager? I plan on trying out CM7 first.
My Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7. I backed up my apps through Titanium since I really wrap my head around getting CWM working properly : (
Please let me know if I didn’t provide enough information or detail and I will do my best to get you whatever you may need. I’m very new to smartphones in general so please forgive me if I lack some understanding.
Thanks you for your time, it is greatly appreciated.
Just fyi, if you flash an ics rom you can reset the flash counter with an app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22462960
Flash stock UCLE5 ICS rom with Odin. Root them. After you can reset flash counter with TreangleAway.
You should be able to use the jig to reset the flash counter on UCKK6. The code that governs the flash counter is contained in the secondary bootloader. A few of the 2.3.6 leaks had a crippled secondary bootloader, but the OTA update from 2.3.4 did not touch the bootloader, and phones that shipped with UCKK6 had the original secondary bootloader.
If you for some reason have a phone with a crippled bootloader, confirmed by not being able to reset the flash counter with a jig, then you would need to flash the original secondary bootloader using Odin. There is an Odin flashable tar in the Download Repository.
The advice about flashing ICS and then using Triangle Away is also good.
If you want to stay on Gingerbread, then follow the guide. 2C and 3A are probably the easiest.
If you want ICS, go to this thread instead.
I have rooted and installed a custom rom on my GS4 and it still says official. Is this normal?
I expected that after bricking and flashing stock and rerooting and everything I must have tripped the flash counter.
I don't really care as I don't plan on needing the warranty, I'm just surprised. I even previously had the custom unlock boot screen before bricking the phone.
Am I just looking in the wrong place?
DanGerousDroid said:
I have rooted and installed a custom rom on my GS4 and it still says official. Is this normal?
I expected that after bricking and flashing stock and rerooting and everything I must have tripped the flash counter.
I don't really care as I don't plan on needing the warranty, I'm just surprised. I even previously had the custom unlock boot screen before bricking the phone.
Am I just looking in the wrong place?
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Flash counter will only register non Samsung images which we cannot flash successfully with a locked boot loader. Unless you are unlucky enough to accidently use Odin to install cwm or push a rom, them a factory restore via Odin should for all intents be undetectable as previously rooted. There might be something on a hidden partition I am unaware of but I have heard nothing yet.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
I have unrooted and done a complete wipe with odin but the Samsung unlocked icon is still there. How do I get rid of it?
EfjZaiN said:
I have unrooted and done a complete wipe with odin but the Samsung unlocked icon is still there. How do I get rid of it?
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What base are you on?
The short answer is that whenever you need to do that, you can always flash a full-wipe factory signed ROM image, which will clear the flag.
When I was on MI1, I used Triangle Away to clear the flash counter and "Custom" flag with some experimentation.
I think that using that on MJ7 will set the "Odin Warranty Void" flag which is not currently recoverable.
So, don't worry about it until you need to sell your phone or return it. If you really need it cleared right now, you'll need to flash factory stock and lose root in the process.
I decided to remove root so that doesn't matter to me, do you know where to find a full wipe factory rom?
EfjZaiN said:
I decided to remove root so that doesn't matter to me, do you know where to find a full wipe factory rom?
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The easy way to a full-wipe is to use the Verizon Recovery Assistant - plug your phone in to your PC and a drive will show up with the recovery assistant.
Otherwise, search the "Android Development" forum for your build for the appropriate full-wipe ROM.
Please keep in mind that doing a full-wipe install may make it impossible to root in the future.
I won't be rooting again, thanks for the help.