Hey people,
Wondering if someone could help me to answer my questions about rooting my S3. I've rooted my phone before and then soft bricked it after CM10.2 started playing up on it, so my mate's dad fixed it (he's a director at Samsung UK). Trouble is, it got reset to stock and now I want to root it again etc. When I go into download mode, it says I have 7 counts on the binary counter. My stupid question therefore is, is this a problem and do you think it'll be alright if I 're-rooted' my phone as such?
Many thanks!
pgs_96 said:
Hey people,
Wondering if someone could help me to answer my questions about rooting my S3. I've rooted my phone before and then soft bricked it after CM10.2 started playing up on it, so my mate's dad fixed it (he's a director at Samsung UK). Trouble is, it got reset to stock and now I want to root it again etc. When I go into download mode, it says I have 7 counts on the binary counter. My stupid question therefore is, is this a problem and do you think it'll be alright if I 're-rooted' my phone as such?
Many thanks!
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Nope, wouldn't hurt a bit.
Gokulbalram said:
Nope, wouldn't hurt a bit.
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Awesome! Just out of curiosity (and to ease my conscience), why is that?
pgs_96 said:
Awesome! Just out of curiosity (and to ease my conscience), why is that?
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That's just for samsung to know how many times you've flashed a custom firmware or recovery. If you want to reset it, you could use the
Triangle Away app!
Sweet! Cheers again!
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Hey Guys,
I switched from the Iphone to Android, I just got the Galaxy s2 and I want to root it. I have been reading of the different ways to root the phone, based on what I have seen so far the GingerBreak seems to be the easiest way to do it. So I am here in the forum, my first post is requesting a confirmation from you guys, which is the easiest way for an idiot like me to root my galaxy s2 without bricking it ?
Thanks
RedCell X
There is guide here in other post.
Basically you have to flash custom kernel, reboot and flash stock kernel back.
All using Odin.
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Definitive SGS2 Rooting Guide for now .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Do you need root now .
jje
Gingerbreak only worked on the pre-production SGS2 models, it no longer works on the retail versions that are shipping now.
If you need root then use the link provided above, it works like a charm and you can always reflash an official kernel once you have root (and this is probably recommended if you also update your firmware to the lasted version).
The SGS1 usb jigs do work with the SGS2 and have the added bonus of resetting the custom firmware counter which may be handy if you ever need to return your phone under warranty, I got mine off of ebay yesterday and it works a treat.
rdy2go said:
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
Rootinf galaxy s2 continued
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
redcellx said:
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
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Dont worry about bricking your phone, even if something goes wrong with the flashing process you should always be able to get back into download mode so you can reflash either by using the keypress method or if that fails the usb jig should wake your phone up.
Then you can either use ODIN or even the Kies Recovery method to get a working ROM installed.
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Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
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Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
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Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
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Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
Some one should post a video on YouTube a how to
JJEgan said:
Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
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Ahh, that sucks then, I've never owned an SGS1 before so never looked in the SGS forum, if they have actively rejected modded phones in the past then it makes the usb jigs a very worthwhile investment then!
I'm soon getting an SGS2 and I've had a search around the forums here and elsewhere, but I haven't found anything really conclusive, so here I am.
I want to root and run a custom ROM on my device. Mine will be brand new from Vodafone, so what is the first thing I should do? Any replies are much appreciated.
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I'm soon getting an SGS2 and I've had a search around the forums here and elsewhere, but I haven't found anything really conclusive, so here I am.
I want to root and run a custom ROM on my device. Mine will be brand new from Vodafone, so what is the first thing I should do? Any replies are much appreciated.
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1. cf root
2. install a custom rom
3. unlock the sim on your phone using the app from the market
What does cf stand for?
Thanks for the reply, I was confused as to what order to do it all in!
Chainfire - it's the dev's username. You'll see a lot of great of stuff made by that guy.
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Yes. You must wipe/factory reset before flashing a custom rom when coming from stock.
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My advice to you, read, read then read some more, if you don't even know what CF means, that is a sure indicator that you have not read enough.
If your interested in rooting, visit the Galaxy S II Original Android Development forum and read, trust me, it would be for your benefit that you understand exactly what you are doing, asking questions while doing it is not the way to go, things may go wrong (very rare), but it happens.
And everyone here has told you how to root but no one has mentioned the importance of the Backup of the EFS folder, it should be the first thing on agenda after rooting.
A couple of days reading the guides etc is far more valuable than a custom rom .
Unless you are one who belives its best to go blindly into the unknown .
jje
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I have heard of Chainfire, he was the first to root, right? I just hadn't head the abbreviation before. I'm reading non-stop before I do anything. I have a desire on 2.3, so I know my way around CWM. I still need to learn how to use KIES and ODIN. I certainly don't think going in blindly is the way to go at all. Not since this is an early upgrade anyway!
I've also seen a USB chip the resets the Samsung counter and removes the dreaded YTOD (Yellow Triangle Of Doom). Will I be able to remove that through any other way, ie splash screen/boot screen?
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DannyDrama said:
go at all. Not since this is an early upgrade anyway!
I've also seen a USB chip the resets the Samsung counter and removes the dreaded YTOD (Yellow Triangle Of Doom). Will I be able to remove that through any other way, ie splash screen/boot screen?
Flash stock kernel removes yellow but does not reset rom counter .
jje
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Hi I have been messing around flashing custom roms and Frankenstein roms on my rooted S2 today something went wrong and now I have a red border which flashes up around the outer edge on my screen when I touch an app on the screen.
My phone still works ok but I fear I have done some damage, does anyone know if this can be fixed?
Alan
I'm fairly sure it's one of the developer options in settings.
P.S. Very descriptive thread title.
maxal said:
Hi I have been messing around flashing custom roms and Frankenstein roms on my rooted S2 today something went wrong and now I have a red border which flashes up around the outer edge on my screen when I touch an app on the screen.
My phone still works ok but I fear I have done some damage, does anyone know if this can be fixed?
Alan
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Backup files and do a data factory reset (*2767*3855#), if that doesn`t help reflash the stock rom with Odin 1.85.
yes that was present in the early early leaked ICS ROMs, just change the ROM to the official newer versions.
also Cm9 developer mode has that option.
Thanks for the reply's, I have tried doing a factory reset and I am using the rooted XWLP8 rom which was working fine yesterday.
Thanks for all the reply's, now sorted Fixed by going in to Settings, Developer options.
Alan
Excellent. Maybe the ones telling you to factory reset/flash another ROM will change how they help others.
But I doubt it.
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Excellent. Maybe the ones telling you to factory reset/flash another ROM will change how they help others.
But I doubt it.
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Very un thankful attitude buddy! Everyone tries at his best and don't forget massive number of problems are because of faulty flashes.
So instead of criticizing, try to help few.
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atifsh said:
instead of criticizing, try to help few.
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Unsure if you're trolling or just plain stoopid. I gave the correct answer in the first response to this thread, so I don't understand your point.
Hello XDA,
I was trying to flash CM9 on my Samsung Galaxy S2, was running Stock ICS XWLP7, successfully flashed it, proceeded to CWM and Wipe Data/Factory Reset unaware of the eMMC Brick Bug, went away during the wipe process, as I came back, I saw that the phone was completely bricked. Download/Recovery Modes don't work, Odin doesn't recognize anything, can't charge phone, the phone is cold and dead. Jig or JTAG don't work either.
btw. I can't get it replaced.
1. Is this the infamous superbrick?
2.If yes, what can I do about it? If no, what is it?
Yes, looks like you've encountered the infamous superbrick
The only way to revive a superbricked phone is to send it to Samsung service center.
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Hello XDA,
I was trying to flash CM9 on my Samsung Galaxy S2, was running Stock ICS XWLP7, successfully flashed it, proceeded to CWM and Wipe Data/Factory Reset unaware of the eMMC Brick Bug, went away during the wipe process, as I came back, I saw that the phone was completely bricked. Download/Recovery Modes don't work, Odin doesn't recognize anything, can't charge phone, the phone is cold and dead. Jig or JTAG don't work either.
btw. I can't get it replaced.
1. Is this the infamous superbrick?
2.If yes, what can I do about it? If no, what is it?
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you were on 4.0.4?
jtag service didn't brought it back to life.
hmmmm...man................cold stuff
gastonw said:
you were on 4.0.4?
jtag service didn't brought it back to life.
hmmmm...man................cold stuff
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Yes I was, the version mentioned is wrong.
Nexcore said:
Yes I was, the version mentioned is wrong.
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man, look into hard brick threads, maybe there's a way out.
gastonw said:
man, look into hard brick threads, maybe there's a way out.
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What ? If it superbricked only help is mb changing
Happy new year
Paulius
Paulius7 said:
What ? If it superbricked only help is mb changing
Happy new year
Paulius
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i'm trying to give this guy some hope.....it's saturday man.
gastonw said:
i'm trying to give this guy some hope.....it's saturday man.
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I know dude but there only fix changing mb...
Happy new year
Paulius
Actually it's not my device, it belongs to a friend of mine, he gave it to me to fix it yet I couldn't do it
He can't get it replaced because his warranty is over.
Do your friend had warranty ?
Happy new year
Paulius
Nexcore said:
Actually it's not my device, it belongs to a friend of mine, he gave it to me to fix it yet I couldn't do it
He can't get it replaced because his warranty is over.
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Then he needs to pay for a motherboard replacement, simple as that.
Also, by the way, why did you create this thread when we already have plenty of this exact topic? You could have diagnosed this easily by looking at one or more of the threads we already have without creating yet another one and waiting for same answers.
Is it insured under home insurance or bank/credit card? Otherwise it's buy a new phone or send back to Samsung for repair and pay. Good luck.
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TheATHEiST said:
Then he needs to pay for a motherboard replacement, simple as that.
Also, by the way, why did you create this thread when we already have plenty of this exact topic? You could have diagnosed this easily by looking at one or more of the threads we already have without creating yet another one and waiting for same answers.
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Because all the fixes were like, flash X from Odin, but the phone doesn't get recognized by Odin.
The phone was bought from Germany, Samsung Turkey refuses to replace it, it must be sent to Germany for replacement.(if possible)
Nexcore said:
Because all the fixes were like, flash X from Odin, but the phone doesn't get recognized by Odin.
The phone was bought from Germany, Samsung Turkey refuses to replace it, it must be sent to Germany for replacement.(if possible)
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And in those cases the devices were never actually "bricked" at all, those were just n00bs who couldn't fix their system boot problem and like to describe their device as "soft-bricked". In your case your device is actually "bricked" what the n00bs call "hard-bricked" when in reality their is only "bricked". If you can flash via odin or recovery your device is not bricked.
In your case you wiped your device with a buggy kernel (which has been discussed at length as I said) and only option is mobo replacement.
My S4 got basically fried today by the charger, but I need to restore it to stock so that they can't claim BS when I take it in for warranty.
I tried search to no avail, what is the newest STOCK ODIN TAR image to restore the S4 like it came out of the box?
Thanks
Exleh said:
My S4 got basically fried today by the charger, but I need to restore it to stock so that they can't claim BS when I take it in for warranty.
I tried search to no avail, what is the newest STOCK ODIN TAR image to restore the S4 like it came out of the box?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
If your phone is "fried," how will you do this?
douger1957 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
If your phone is "fried," how will you do this?
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Screen is all pink but the phone still functions enough to do this.
Thanks by the way
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578209
If your phone is "fried," how will you do this?
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hey i wanted to avoid making another thread this is a simmilar question my device is not bricked but it is rooted i got it a few days ago but dont really like the s4 so im wanting to take it back but its rooted and it has says custom and want to delete my data will the emergency/full wipe brick my phone and will it permanetly remove the custom boot flag
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hey i wanted to avoid making another thread this is a simmilar question my device is not bricked but it is rooted i got it a few days ago but dont really like the s4 so im wanting to take it back but its rooted and it has says custom and want to delete my data will the emergency/full wipe brick my phone and will it permanetly remove the custom boot flag
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There are plenty of places in this forum and in the Development forum with directions for returning to stock. Including the post that you just replied to.
Search, read, and learn.
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hey i wanted to avoid making another thread this is a simmilar question my device is not bricked but it is rooted i got it a few days ago but dont really like the s4 so im wanting to take it back but its rooted and it has says custom and want to delete my data will the emergency/full wipe brick my phone and will it permanetly remove the custom boot flag
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The thread I linked has all of the information you need. Do the full wipe option and your phone will be sparkling clean and unrooted.
Not to be nasty, but there's at least four threads on page one of this forum that ask the same basic question.
douger1957 said:
The thread I linked has all of the information you need. Do the full wipe option and your phone will be sparkling clean and unrooted.
Not to be nasty, but there's at least four threads on page one of this forum that ask the same basic question.
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and do i have to do all the stuff with the .pit files
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and do i have to do all the stuff with the .pit files
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Shouldn't need pit with these.
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THANKS!!!!!!!
it worked no longer says custom no longer rooted and it deleted my data thank you guys so much