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S voice app not working because I might have deleted some of the wrong bloatwate

I got this iron man of a phone yesterday and rooted yesterday. I noticed a lot of bloat so I uninstalled a bunch of it. Now my s voice doesn't work(it forced closed when I asked a question) so what apps affect it. What should I not have deleted? And where can I get it back?
I don't know what I deleted that did it because I deleted a bunch of stuff that looked useless.
Thanks
Joe

Might be the ChatOn.
To get it back, restore to factory via Kies or ODIN.

I removed chat on but s voice still works. Did you remove Samsung apps?

Yeah I think I took some out... gonna just factory reset -.-

S Voice doesn't work at all, even after a reset.
I didn't uninstall anything, but after I rooted, S-Voice quit working. It just crashes every time I try to use it.
I tried factory reset twice, and hard reset twice (vol-up + home + pwr), with the exact same result.
It is so bad, that after the reset, when the software asks what language do you want to setup the phone, text-to-speech quits before you can even hit next.
I tried changing the default tts from Samsung to Google, but I got the same result.
Anybody with any ideas???

scheer said:
I didn't uninstall anything, but after I rooted, S-Voice quit working. It just crashes every time I try to use it.
I tried factory reset twice, and hard reset twice (vol-up + home + pwr), with the exact same result.
It is so bad, that after the reset, when the software asks what language do you want to setup the phone, text-to-speech quits before you can even hit next.
I tried changing the default tts from Samsung to Google, but I got the same result.
Anybody with any ideas???
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Yes, sorry, but you should restore back to Factory using Odin. But just in case you don't know, doing this won't reset your settings and apps, so feel free to restore back as soon as you have weird issues or errors.

scheer said:
I didn't uninstall anything, but after I rooted, S-Voice quit working. It just crashes every time I try to use it.
I tried factory reset twice, and hard reset twice (vol-up + home + pwr), with the exact same result.
It is so bad, that after the reset, when the software asks what language do you want to setup the phone, text-to-speech quits before you can even hit next.
I tried changing the default tts from Samsung to Google, but I got the same result.
Anybody with any ideas???
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**** if you didn't uninstall anything, it might be the root that caused stuff to not work then. That is the same problem that I had, except I did uninstall a bunch of stuff.
*EDIT* I have confirmed that it is in fact the root that makes S voice not work. I restored to factory using my firmware from this site
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I337M
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And now it works fine that I do not have root.

joeym11 said:
**** if you didn't uninstall anything, it might be the root that caused stuff to not work then. That is the same problem that I had, except I did uninstall a bunch of stuff.
*EDIT* I have confirmed that it is in fact the root that makes S voice not work. I restored to factory using my firmware from this site
And now it works fine that I do not have root.
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I reflashed the original Rogers image -> S Voice works flawlesly.
I re-rooted the device -> S Voice CONTINUES TO WORK FLAWLESLY!!! \o/
Fantastic. No idea what happened, but now it's working AND my phone is rooted.
:victory::victory::victory:

I did this:
Install Titanuim Backup
Click on Backup/restore Tab
Locate "S Voice" application in the list
Hold finger on it, a menu will appear
Under SYSTEM ROM press CONVERT TO USER APP
Locate "Samsung Text to Speech Engine" application in the list
Hold finger on it, a menu will appear
Under SYSTEM ROM press CONVERT TO USER APP
Restart phone
Drink some beer (optional)
Bingo - I got my S Voice back fully fucntional

atari800 said:
I did this:
Install Titanuim Backup
Click on Backup/restore Tab
Locate "S Voice" application in the list
Hold finger on it, a menu will appear
Under SYSTEM ROM press CONVERT TO USER APP
Locate "Samsung Text to Speech Engine" application in the list
Hold finger on it, a menu will appear
Under SYSTEM ROM press CONVERT TO USER APP
Restart phone
Drink some beer (optional)
Bingo - I got my S Voice back fully fucntional
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Works perfectly, was having the same problem after recent root.
You can set them back to system apps after you have reset.
Now I just need to get my default home launcher to actually launch when I reset the phone.

"You can set them back to system apps after you have reset."
I noticed on my phone, if S VOICE is a user app, Double Clicking Home key works once to start S Voice but if I go to messaging or maps or any other application, double click does not bring me back to S VOICE.
I reverted S VOICE back to system app and double click works as advertised again

[Q] Weird, weird issue - Home button/notifications panel don't work

To preface,
I'm running an AT&T LG G2 rooted (with a couple of Xposed modules). I'm running 4.2.2
Today, I rebooted my phone after updating some apps from the play store, and then all hell broke loose. Here's a list of what went wrong
1) ALL of my settings were reset. Sound settings, call settings, screen on settings, etc. EVERYTHING.
2) My home button doesn't work. It lights up - it knows I pressed it, but it doesn't send me to the launcher. I have the home button programmed through Nova Launcher to open my voice search when I'm on the home screen - that doesn't work either.
3) My notifications panel stays empty - nothing shows up. On top of that, the little "gear" icon that should take me to settings doesn't work. There's a gear setting above that for sound that DOES work.
4) When I go to "About Phone", my phone name was reset to "G2".
4) Here's the kicker - When I go to "About Phone", the "Software Update" button has disappeared. What the hell happened?
If anybody can solve this issue, I have a small bitcoin prize for you...
Edit: Noticed something new. I went into Titanium Backup and it gave me a notification that my "Device ID" was changed. It states that this commonly occurs after a factory reset or ROM change? Here's the thing - I've never factory resetted my phone or even installed a recovery for that matter.
Notice #2: Volume keys don't respond. Although changing volume manually through the settings does work.
Quick note: I changed a value in settings.db using SQLite manager. I tried changing "tether_entitlement_check_state" to 0. And then I exported the DB and saved it. Would that have caused an issue?

well all hell really did break loose here, have you tried entering download mode and flash back to stock(I'm pretty sure this isn't you want to do) but it might be the only thing to do

XxZombiePikachu said:
well all hell really did break loose here, have you tried entering download mode and flash back to stock(I'm pretty sure this isn't you want to do) but it might be the only thing to do
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I don't have a custom recovery installed.

crazylilazn said:
I don't have a custom recovery installed.
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when I said flash back to stock I meant the download mode way just download jellybean 10d/10o or 20c installer and follow instructions on how to setup and flash

XxZombiePikachu said:
when I said flash back to stock I meant the download mode way just download jellybean 10d/10o or 20c installer and follow instructions on how to setup and flash
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Interesting. Thanks for the link. I wonder, other than hiding the "root" flags, how is this different from performing a factory reset? I would be opting to restore 4.2.2, not Kit Kat.

crazylilazn said:
Interesting. Thanks for the link. I wonder, other than hiding the "root" flags, how is this different from performing a factory reset? I would be opting to restore 4.2.2, not Kit Kat.
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well tis is different to a factory reset as in it makes everything the way it used to be like if you were just powering on your phone for the first time while with a factory reset- if you have lets say deleted bloat and modified anything in the /system or other areas they are gone forever, the factory reset is more like a wipe your phone and start again(sometimes if you are rooted it remains rooted just without the su app)

XxZombiePikachu said:
well tis is different to a factory reset as in it makes everything the way it used to be like if you were just powering on your phone for the first time while with a factory reset- if you have lets say deleted bloat and modified anything in the /system or other areas they are gone forever, the factory reset is more like a wipe your phone and start again(sometimes if you are rooted it remains rooted just without the su app)
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Alright then...hmm. Wait I have another question. Does a factory reset delete my internal memory, the pseudo sd-card? Like my photos/TB backup/etc.?

crazylilazn said:
Alright then...hmm. Wait I have another question. Does a factory reset delete my internal memory, the pseudo sd-card? Like my photos/TB backup/etc.?
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I'm pretty sure it does but I have always had doubts about that(I usually always wipe with custom recovery so I don't remember when was the last time I used factory reset option, plus I upload a most of my backups into onedrive/goole drive/dropbox) also using the flash to stock method will wipe everything from the phone like I said its like powering it on for the first time just in case you were wondering

XxZombiePikachu said:
I'm pretty sure it does but I have always had doubts about that(I usually always wipe with custom recovery so I don't remember when was the last time I used factory reset option, plus I upload a most of my backups into onedrive/goole drive/dropbox) also using the flash to stock method will wipe everything from the phone like I said its like powering it on for the first time just in case you were wondering
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Okay, so here's my plan. I'm currently ADB pulling my entire SD card (with the titanium backup contents) onto my laptop. I plan to factory reset (the default android one that's in the settings). If that doesn't work, I will use the other flash-to-stock method.
Once I'm done, I plan to use Titanium backup to restore everything including settings. Here's my question:
When I'm restoring everything, will it be 1-click? In the past when I had other phones, the only time I restored TB was when I flashed different ROMs, so it caused havoc with my settings. Since I'm keeping the stock-ROM software, will I be able to 1-click "Restore" and have everything be how it used to be (Except for the Xposed Modules of course) ?
Also...I really don't like how MTP hides the Titanium Backup folder...

crazylilazn said:
Okay, so here's my plan. I'm currently ADB pulling my entire SD card (with the titanium backup contents) onto my laptop. I plan to factory reset (the default android one that's in the settings). If that doesn't work, I will use the other flash-to-stock method.
Once I'm done, I plan to use Titanium backup to restore everything including settings. Here's my question:
When I'm restoring everything, will it be 1-click? In the past when I had other phones, the only time I restored TB was when I flashed different ROMs, so it caused havoc with my settings. Since I'm keeping the stock-ROM software, will I be able to 1-click "Restore" and have everything be how it used to be (Except for the Xposed Modules of course) ?
Also...I really don't like how MTP hides the Titanium Backup folder...
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well I don't think you can one click restore with titanium backup(I don't see that as an option) you have to restore everything manually
as for mtp hiding the backups, I'm on the same boat as you

XxZombiePikachu said:
well I don't think you can one click restore with titanium backup(I don't see that as an option) you have to restore everything manually
as for mtp hiding the backups, I'm on the same boat as you
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Referring to TB, you can set it to restore your backups with 1 click through "batch mode", but I believe you need to have the paid version.
Anyway, everything's fixed! I actually just put a recovery on it, and then deleted data and cache. That way my internal sd card didn't get wiped.
And I did a little more searching, it seems like modifying the sqlite database when you try to remove AT&T's tethering check causes the weird issue. I wonder if it's a secret backdoor program that makes your phone unusable...

crazylilazn said:
Referring to TB, you can set it to restore your backups with 1 click through "batch mode", but I believe you need to have the paid version.
Anyway, everything's fixed! I actually just put a recovery on it, and then deleted data and cache. That way my internal sd card didn't get wiped.
And I did a little more searching, it seems like modifying the sqlite database when you try to remove AT&T's tethering check causes the weird issue. I wonder if it's a secret backdoor program that makes your phone unusable...
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yea I decided to try out the SQLite tether and for a moment there my phone went crazy(lag/not responding to touch/etc) so I plugged in my mouse through otg and returned it to the default

XxZombiePikachu said:
yea I decided to try out the SQLite tether and for a moment there my phone went crazy(lag/not responding to touch/etc) so I plugged in my mouse through otg and returned it to the default
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Any other way to set up wireless tether? I've read that most wireless tether apps don't work. I haven't actually tried, but is that true?

Check security settings for spyware/malware on my NOTE 3 SN-N900

Hello,
I got the above mentioned mobile NOTE 3 SN-N900 from my brother.. (who is a tech geek).
Before I start using this mobile, how can i re-check/confirm if the mobile is not having any kind of spyware or keylogger etc. in it ?
I have dont factory reset from settings menu and also done a hard factory reset holding volume up + home + power keys..
and followed instructions after same to wipe all data.
Regards,

IODroids said:
Hello,
I got the above mentioned mobile NOTE 3 SN-N900 from my brother.. (who is a tech geek).
Before I start using this mobile, how can i re-check/confirm if the mobile is not having any kind of spyware or keylogger etc. in it ?
I have dont factory reset from settings menu and also done a hard factory reset holding volume up + home + power keys..
and followed instructions after same to wipe all data.
Regards,
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Once you done hard reset using "holding volume up + home + power keys", All data will be wiped off, everything. So you don't have to worry.

IODroids said:
Hello,
I got the above mentioned mobile NOTE 3 SN-N900 from my brother.. (who is a tech geek).
Before I start using this mobile, how can i re-check/confirm if the mobile is not having any kind of spyware or keylogger etc. in it ?
I have dont factory reset from settings menu and also done a hard factory reset holding volume up + home + power keys..
and followed instructions after same to wipe all data.
Regards,
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Factory reset may help to remove user-installed apps.
But if someone has rooted the device and installed the app into the System Partition, it still remains even after factory reset.
So if you want to completely remove 100% all spyware/malware, my suggestion is doing factory reset + flashing the stock firmware via Odin.

vndnguyen said:
Factory reset may help to remove user-installed apps.
But if someone has rooted the device and installed the app into the System Partition, it still remains even after factory reset.
So if you want to completely remove 100% all spyware/malware, my suggestion is doing factory reset + flashing the stock firmware via Odin.
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Thanks vndnguyen,
Will those break any kind of warranty etc. on my mobile phone ?
Can you also guide me towards, proper source for downloading odin and learning more about same ?
There are many sources on internet.. getting confused

hxz0r3 said:
Thanks vndnguyen,
Will those break any kind of warranty etc. on my mobile phone ?
Can you also guide me towards, proper source for downloading odin and learning more about same ?
There are many sources on internet.. getting confused
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- That will not break any warranty.
- Odin download: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/25370185/Odin3_v3.09.rar
- Firmware for your device: Use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser'. That will find a correct firmware for your device.

[Q] Will downgrading void my warranty to 0x1 G901F

I've had a terrible battery life experience with lollipop on my G901F. I've disabled and tried everything. I have the UK EE G901F with that spyware tracer agent thing on there too on 5.0.2
I want to go back to stock KitKat (I've never rooted)
Can I do this without rooting and without voiding my warranty to knox 0x1?
And will going back remove that tracer agent thing?

Zzk2009 said:
I've had a terrible battery life experience with lollipop on my G901F. I've disabled and tried everything. I have the UK EE G901F with that spyware tracer agent thing on there too on 5.0.2
I want to go back to stock KitKat (I've never rooted)
Can I do this without rooting and without voiding my warranty to knox 0x1?
And will going back remove that tracer agent thing?
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Yes you can downgrade and NO your knox wont trip as long as you are flashing the stock firmware and are not rooting.
1 Here is a list of available EE firmwares http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G901F/EVR/ download the required one.
2 Go into recovery, TURN off the phone and press power+volume up+ home all at once, once in recovery perform factory reset> clear dalvik and also clear cache.
3 Then Put your phone in download mode (turn it off and press power button + VOLUME DOWN + home button all at once. It will warn you about installing custom firmware (dont worry its just a warning) press the appropriate key i think its volume up to continue. Once in download mode Connect your phone with usb cable. Right click on odin and run as admin.
4 click on "AP" and locate the stock firmware you downloaded earlier.
5 It will freeze for 8-9 seconds when you select the file (dont worry its verifying file)
6 once normal click options tab make sure ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME are checked *** DO NOT CLICK ANY OTHER OPTIONS***
7 once confirmed click start.
8 Enjoy

dork997 said:
Yes you can downgrade and NO your knox wont trip as long as you are flashing the stock firmware and are not rooting.
1 Here is a list of available EE firmwares http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G901F/EVR/ download the required one.
2 Go into recovery, TURN off the phone and press power+volume up+ home all at once, once in recovery perform factory reset> clear dalvik and also clear cache.
3 Then Put your phone in download mode (turn it off and press power button + VOLUME DOWN + home button all at once. It will warn you about installing custom firmware (dont worry its just a warning) press the appropriate key i think its volume up to continue. Once in download mode Connect your phone with usb cable. Right click on odin and run as admin.
4 click on "AP" and locate the stock firmware you downloaded earlier.
5 It will freeze for 8-9 seconds when you select the file (dont worry its verifying file)
6 once normal click options tab make sure ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME are checked *** DO NOT CLICK ANY OTHER OPTIONS***
7 once confirmed click start.
8 Enjoy
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Do I have to factory reset? If so, how can I ensure to have all my data backed up? And what things will I actually lose i.e. icon positions
What does clearing dalvik do?

Zzk2009 said:
Do I have to factory reset? If so, how can I ensure to have all my data backed up? And what things will I actually lose i.e. icon positions
What does clearing dalvik do?
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I think you should do a factory reset because you are moving from Lollipop to kitkat its always better to do so but i am no expert on this so i am suggesting you to do it just to be safe. You will loose everything on your phone (except things on sd card like if u hv music on sd card it will not be formatted) but you can backup your pics and music on your pc and then restore afterwards. For contacts and sms backup there are many apps on market i use super backup by mobileldea studio, it will generate sms and contacts backup which you can move to ur pc and then reinstall the app and restore afterwards..... This way you will have your phone as brand new....note that poor battery life maybe due to some app or wakelocks so doing it this way will ensure that all of that gets fixed.

dork997 said:
I think you should do a factory reset because you are moving from Lollipop to kitkat its always better to do so but i am no expert on this so i am suggesting you to do it just to be safe. You will loose everything on your phone (except things on sd card like if u hv music on sd card it will not be formatted) but you can backup your pics and music on your pc and then restore afterwards. For contacts and sms backup there are many apps on market i use super backup by mobileldea studio, it will generate sms and contacts backup which you can move to ur pc and then reinstall the app and restore afterwards..... This way you will have your phone as brand new....note that poor battery life maybe due to some app or wakelocks so doing it this way will ensure that all of that gets fixed.
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Anything I can use to back up my icon locations, app data i.e. game saves and phone settings?

Zzk2009 said:
Anything I can use to back up my icon locations, app data i.e. game saves and phone settings?
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Titanium backup can do that but it requires root.

So no other options?
What data will I actually lose?

dork997 said:
Titanium backup can do that but it requires root.
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Also, on the link you provided, why are there multiple versions of the same android version? There are 3 kitkat versions.
Finally, what is the difference between the BOD1 lollipop and BOC4, can I go from my BOD1 version to the BOC4?

Zzk2009 said:
Also, on the link you provided, why are there multiple versions of the same android version? There are 3 kitkat versions.
Finally, what is the difference between the BOD1 lollipop and BOC4, can I go from my BOD1 version to the BOC4?
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here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G901F/EVR/ you can see different versions of Kitkat click on any file and it will show you its PDA, BUILD DATE AND CSC all versions are different i suggest you get the last kitkat release 2014-12-03 it should be most stable.
Your Second question that what is the difference between BOD1 AND BOC4. These represent "PDA" of the rom Think of them as different builds of the same rom. For example when lollipop came out it had PDA BOC4 and then samsung removed some bugs and released it again, this time it would have a different PDA for example it could be BOD1. So what going from BOD1 to BOC4 means that you are moving to a more recent version of the same lollipop rom...maybe it has bug fixes.

Help please !!

okay so im going to bring my device in for warranty (the usb connect give my dock connected error and im constantly getting sim card error)
anyways i have root and want to remove it
i have backed up my phone with smart switch
so i want to wipe the root from my phone (phone has stock firmware just a root)
i dont want to / cant plug in to computer and restore firmware as i said usb doesnt work good and wont stay connected enough to do odin
will a master reset work
or is there a better way (maybe android device manager ) or.....
Master reset from settings menu
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Accounts tab.
Tap Backup and reset.
If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password. Tap Continue.
Tap Delete all.

duboisbrian said:
okay so im going to bring my device in for warranty (the usb connect give my dock connected error and im constantly getting sim card error)
anyways i have root and want to remove it
i have backed up my phone with smart switch
so i want to wipe the root from my phone (phone has stock firmware just a root)
i dont want to / cant plug in to computer and restore firmware as i said usb doesnt work good and wont stay connected enough to do odin
will a master reset work
or is there a better way (maybe android device manager ) or.....
Master reset from settings menu
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Accounts tab.
Tap Backup and reset.
If desired, tap Automatic restore to clear the check box.
If desired, tap Back up my data to clear the check box.
Tap Factory data reset.
Tap Reset device.
If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password. Tap Continue.
Tap Delete all.
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"SuperSU"
Use the app to unroot your phone. If you don't have it, get it from Play Store.
Navigate to settings > full unroot.
(You'll notice the app is uninstalled automatically after some time. Just reboot once) and Bingo! Your phone is Unrooted and back in warranty.
You no need to format everything and backup/restore and many more things. Just use the app.
Regards,
hitman-xda

hitman-xda said:
"SuperSU"
Use the app to unroot your phone. If you don't have it, get it from Play Store.
Navigate to settings > full unroot.
(You'll notice the app is uninstalled automatically after some time. Just reboot once) and Bingo! Your phone is Unrooted and back in warranty.
You no need to format everything and backup/restore and many more things. Just use the app.
Regards,
hitman-xda
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okay thanks isnt super su the standard toot app that make everything work yes i have that
and when u say use that usually im allow super user access for apps (i have some rooted apps that i also want gone that why i perefer to just wipe to stock)
but also i want to wipe everything anyways cause they will be giving me a new phone
so whats the best way to do that , that will also remove root

duboisbrian said:
okay thanks isnt super su the standard toot app that make everything work yes i have that
and when u say use that usually im allow super user access for apps (i have some rooted apps that i also want gone that why i perefer to just wipe to stock)
but also i want to wipe everything anyways cause they will be giving me a new phone
so whats the best way to do that , that will also remove root
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After you remove root with SuperSU, you can perform a wipe data/factory reset from within recovery. Just boot to recovery and run the wipe data/factory reset, and all your installed applications will be gone. That will set it back to just stock.

If the knox counter has been tripped, that may be used as a reason for denying a warranty claim.

the knox counter was tripped but not barbecue of rooting (all my rooting i was careful and did ones that didn't trip knox)
i was trying to update but used a att i337 file and not bells i337"m" so it tripped it
if they deny it im gonna try and say one of there reps told me to update and use odin and i downloaded the wrong file but then redid it with bell and that why it tripped it
is odin a Samsung app ??

is odin a Samsung program (meaning samsung tech are aware of it and use it ?)
or is odin a hackers program ?

Samsung