Hello, i've heard that Samsung has a custom binary download counter, so my question is; does SONY have that too?
The reason is that i flashed many custom roms on my phone and now I have some dead pixels on my camera and i can't send it back to Sony cause I already destroyed my warranty and I heard if I reset a custom binary download counter i will be able to restore my warranty?
PeryCFC said:
Hello, i've heard that Samsung has a custom binary download counter, so my question is; does SONY have that too?
The reason is that i flashed many custom roms on my phone and now I have some dead pixels on my camera and i can't send it back to Sony cause I already destroyed my warranty and I heard if I reset a custom binary download counter i will be able to restore my warranty?
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To the best of my knowledge Sony does not have a custom binary download counter like Samsung devices have. If you restore the stock ROM to your device you should be good to go to send it back.
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shimp208 said:
To the best of my knowledge Sony does not have a custom binary download counter like Samsung devices have. If you restore the stock ROM to your device you should be good to go to send it back.
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Thanks, good to know
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Hi,
Does GT-P7500 have a flash counter?
If it does, is there a way to reset it?
I really would like to root my tab
Yes it does, but mine is still 0 and i'm rooted. It seems it counts only if you install unofficial rom with odin.
What would be best way to do it, that the counter stays zero?
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I updated to KI1 using Odin and then applied the root.zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171089) using recovery menu.
Sorry for the noob question, but what is the flash counter for?
fsckedagain said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what is the flash counter for?
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It counts how many times you have flashed unofficial software on your device. If the count is higher then 0 then Samsung will probably refuse to repair it under warranty.
Rooted
I needed to run the odin at administrator rights...
Now need to learn how to install custom roms
Thx
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Marsupilami said:
Rooted
I needed to run the odin at systemadministrator...
Now need to learn how to install custom roms
Thx
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Just make sure you don't flash custom roms with odin.
Is there a way to install custom rom whitout that the couter starts to count, or is there a way to reset the counter, thx
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Marsupilami said:
Is there a way to install custom rom whitout that the couter starts to count, or is there a way to reset the counter, thx
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You can Install custom ROMs using CWM. I don't know how to reset the counter.
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How to find that counter?
*uses necromancer skill to revive dead thread*
hey guys,
since i was disappointed twice by the asus transformer prime, i'm thinking about getting a galaxy tab.
i really wanna use custom roms and kernels.. so, can someone please clarify the following things:
1. is there any way to reset the custom counter like you can on the sgs2?
2. do CWM flashes affect the custom counter or not?
thanks in advance!
is there really no one out there with an answer?
It has a counter.But you'll be good if you restrict to cwm.
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Does flashing a custom recovery make the counter counts
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How is reset counter?
counter ?? hmmm
a good piece of info....need it badly how to find the counter
On my GT-P7510 there is a counter that can be seen in the text in downloading mode. Flashing CWM and installing ROMs through CWM does not seem to affect it, mine is still at 0.
Ok, if I flash cwm the counter will stay zero...If I however flash back to stock recovery then what? I have read that the counter only increases if a custom kernel, not rom, is flashed. So does flashing stock rom (including STOCK kernel), from samfirmware.com affect the counter? Hope someone with more knowledge than me sees this. Thanks!
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i just searched for reseting counter, too.
But its right, it seems not to count. I had installed various Custom Roms via Odin and the Counter still says Original Samsung and also is still zero.
you can find the counter when entering Downloading mode (Power+VolumeDown and than choose Download)
(P-7500)
How to unrooted my device for warranty?
If I restore my stock ROM backup will I be able to unroot it?
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your search button not working ???
which leads you to the standard reply >>> Flash stock rom and reset custom rom counter
jje
Do a search in Your phones Dev section for unroot instructions. You should find a .tar file you can push through Odin fairly easily, good luck!
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No in order to return to an uprooted state for warranty purposes you would have to do a full wipe/factory reset and flash the original firmware via odin.
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Is the usb jigg necessary? for warranty purpose.? I mean since Samsung didn't lock the bootloader...what will happen if I restore stock ROM?
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Yes. If you don't reset the flash counter, it shows you've flashed non-stock firmware on to the phone, and you can kiss any chance of having your phone repaired under warranty goodbye.
If they see anything other than Custom Binary Download = No & Current Binary = Samsung Official, you're boned warranty-wise. Unless you're lucky.
Edit to add - For the sake of 3 bucks, why would you take the chance they'll reject a warranty claim ?
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Is the usb jigg necessary? for warranty purpose.?
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Yes you need jig, after that restore stock rom and they shouln't notice anything
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marcadam said:
No in order to return to an uprooted state for warranty purposes you would have to do a full wipe/factory reset and flash the original firmware via odin.
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WRONG
Samsung stock rom = Samsung warranty valid .
+ reset custom rom counter if above zero .
jje
Thx guys for the helpful information
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One more question...
Do I need to flash back to the stock ROM I had when I first bought it or any ROM as long it's a stock ROM?for me to claim warranty
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kaysen said:
One more question...
Do I need to flash back to the stock ROM I had when I first bought it or any ROM as long it's a stock ROM?for me to claim warranty
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Any stock ROM will do, as long as your binary counter is zero, custom binary download shows NO, and current binary shows SAMSUNG OFFICIAL.
I read a topic about triangleaway by Chainfire.. i read few pages and the OP but i did not find my answer. Im new user for samsung Galaxy S II.. I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE.. BUT i jus want to know what its use in ICS build..
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Chainfire said:
This app can reset your flash counter and triangle on ICS builds.
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What was unclear about this? It removes the custom binary flash counter, the one you see if you've flashed a non Samsung kernel from download mode, and also the corresponding indicator (triangle) when you boot your phone afterwards.
sam razzy said:
I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE
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So don't flash anything, stick to stock, and wait for official updates via Kies.
I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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Resetting the flash counter isn't 'necessary'. But if you ever want to send your phone in for warranty service, not resetting the flash counter before you send it in for service might well mean you end up paying for your phone to be repaired/replaced rather than having same done on Samsung's dime.
Clear ?
sam razzy said:
I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
mengsuan said:
If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
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If you Donno how to help then please get out of my thread
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Samsung warranty .
Void if custom rom or rooted phone or root apps or custom rom counter above zero .
Its as simple as that .
USB recovery jig can set custom rom to zero but not on later firmware with newer bootloader such as beta ICS .
jje
Thank you.. I got answer..
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AOKP ROM's
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
assaf.bm said:
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
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I'm using it from the latest build on early march, still got bugs same with cm9. But it is smooth rom compare to others.
You should try it.
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How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
dkgr_ser said:
How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
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Read the triangleaway thread. It states the dangers and how to use it.
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My i9100m is having many problems so I have decided to send it in to Samsung for repair under the manufactures warranty. But before I do so, can Samsung tell if my phone has been rooted? If so how can I prevent them from figuring out?
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colebesner said:
My i9100m is having many problems so I have decided to send it in to Samsung for repair under the manufactures warranty. But before I do so, can Samsung tell if my phone has been rooted? If so how can I prevent them from figuring out?
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yes when you go to download modus Custom binary download says yes. Even when go back from root it wil stay costum. This wil tell samsung your phone is or where rooted. And your warranty is VOID
voltigeur said:
yes when you go to download modus Custom binary download says yes. Even when go back from root it wil stay costum. This wil tell samsung your phone is or where rooted. And your warranty is VOID
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the warranty is not void in Europe if you root the phone or flash a custom rom
You can always use triangle away, it resets your binary counter, and you also can use a JIG to do so.
regards
testadeferro said:
You can always use triangle away, it resets your binary counter, and you also can use a JIG to do so.
regards
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Apparently this app isn't available for my device.
Use a jig then. Its easy to build one. Or get one from eBay
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the warranty is not void in Europe if you root the phone or flash a custom rom
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Really? Can you please explain more? It might be usefull for us, europeans Thanx
Triangle Away
Triangle Away worked just fine with my s2. You can try and download it from the dev's post.
colebesner said:
My i9100m is having many problems so I have decided to send it in to Samsung for repair under the manufactures warranty. But before I do so, can Samsung tell if my phone has been rooted? If so how can I prevent them from figuring out?
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yup!they can tell if your phone has been rooted,just use triangle away app,or jig and flash a stock firmware.
I have a Samsung galaxy s3 and was wondering if I can give the phone with a custom rom installed?? Or do I need to flash stock rom back
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Joashrox said:
I have a Samsung galaxy s3 and was wondering if I can give the phone with a custom rom installed?? Or do I need to flash stock rom back
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Official firmware with 0 flash counter would be to cover the phone under warranty but this is an old phone now so it would be out of warranty.
they wont care right even if i have a custom rom
Joashrox said:
they wont care right even if i have a custom rom
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If it's out of warranty I doubt they'd care cos u would have to pay for repairs either way