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[Q] Rooting and warranty Samsung galaxy 3 gt-i5800

Hello everybody,
I`m new to the rooting part of android phones and i have searched a lot about the risks of rooting. One problem i couldn`t solve is the warranty voiding problem. If you root your phone warranty will void, right? Well if i root my phone and something breaks, is there maybe a way i can make it look like the phone was never rooted and get my warranty back?
thanks in advance!

I think you just have to unroot it.
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wesjeex3 said:
I think you just have to unroot it.
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hi
or u can just re flash the original rom again via Odin
download the original rom from samfirmware and re flash it if u want to give ur phone for warranty purposes or read the roll up thread in the development section i have given a few rooting thread links their is also info on how to un root in one of the threads

thanks you really helped me out!

Need Some Help On These...

Hi All,
I would call myself an Android newbie. But i do like playing with hardware... I was using Nokia N73 before this, so i am bit comfortable on Symbian. But anyways, i have shifted to Android and I have to these:
1. Root my phone.
2. Apply Lag Fix... my phone is slower than a Tortoise! Hummingbird is not humming.
3. Upgrade to 2.3.
I have discussed about #3. Need some some links on guides for 1 and 2. And then i will ask some questions.
My current SGS version is... according to Kies:
PDA:JP6 / PHONE:JP2 / CSC:JP5 (INU).

Read the Q&A section please, all these questions have answers there
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Order of your list.
The order is wrong, you would need to do it 3,1,2 ofcourse there are other ways but ....

So do you mean to say that, after the upgrade to 2.3, the rooted phone will become an unrooted phone??

hell_storm2004 said:
So do you mean to say that, after the upgrade to 2.3, the rooted phone will become an unrooted phone??
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No, after upgrade you will have to root using the method best suited to the firmware you upgrade to.
What he meant was this...
1 - Upgrade firmware
2 - Root phone
3 - Apply lagfix

I see there are many way of rooting the phone. Which one's are the best for 2.3?

hell_storm2004 said:
I see there are many way of rooting the phone. Which one's are the best for 2.3?
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Flash a kernel that will get you root, (make sure it's the right kernel for your ROM), and if you want you can reflash the stock kernel after you've gained root, though if you flash the stock kernel you won't have lagfix

[Q] How to upgrade xperia play from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4

I am new to this forum and i want to know how can i upgrade the xperia play to android 2.3.4 by using flashtool.It would be gr8 if u helped me. Also there wud be no bricking rite?
Coz im a bit worried.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17808767#post17808767
this should answer ALLLL your questions

Actually if i do upgrade it by flashtool, will there be any harm or bricking? Actually im new so i can't post in the developer's section. If u hav done it then could u teach me how to do it safely step by step! Any help wud be appreciated

1.its in the general section
2. It has those step by steps
3. If you get an error during flashing, flash it again
Why didn't you click the link....?
I used the XDA App to post this, what did you use?

Just wait for OTA if your too lazy reading the tutorial..

If you are not familiar to flashing, just wait the OTA updates.
unlocking Boot Loader may VOID the warranty and any flashing may brick your device

Thnx everybody 4 ur help!
Cat_on_droid
Will ur thread work on R800x?
Also does it require root and unlocked bootloader?

Again,read the thread again especially on step4,i made exceptions on R800X...

Problem Rooting MyTouch 4G 2.3.4

ok so i did a search only found 1 thread and wasnt what i was really looking for...
inb4 noob thread/search....
i have rooted so many phones its crazy, the only phone to piss me off so much and have so much bull**** about it is the MyTouch 4G . All i want are these questions answered.
1. Can i root with 2.3.4 ? (heard theres a way, then ppl say its a virus =\)
2. If i have to downgrade can i reload 2.3.4 and stay rooted ?
3. only reason i want to root this phone at this time is because i want the new Google Apps i had the new market and **** before the OTA update... OTA update comes around and now i have the old one again. How can i get the new apps back ?
4. i want this on my phone is it possible from google now a glitchy rom ? http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html
off topic wtf is with this downgrading **** ? iv never had to downgrade unless i was hacking a PSP or a PS2.

Wrong thread to be asking questions in...
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Wrong section put it under q&a
flashing is a disease XDA is the cure.

FML hopefully an admin can move sorry for post in wrong spot. hopefully someone can help tho..

tutsuo said:
FML hopefully an admin can move sorry for post in wrong spot. hopefully someone can help tho..
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I dont know if I am allowed to post links to other websites but google CyanogenMod wiki for mytouch 4g and click on the full update guide and it will show you step by step how to downgrade and root the mytouch. Then you can flash any of the gingerbread roms you like. Make sure you follow the directions exactly or else you will brick your device. Also make sure the md5 sums match up for each file before you start the process.

Tazzaras said:
I dont know if I am allowed to post links to other websites but google CyanogenMod wiki for mytouch 4g and click on the full update guide and it will show you step by step how to downgrade and root the mytouch. Then you can flash any of the gingerbread roms you like. Make sure you follow the directions exactly or else you will brick your device. Also make sure the md5 sums match up for each file before you start the process.
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lol i was just looking at CyanogenM im really liking the android 4 OS, id like to put that on my phone. i think what i want to do is get the 2.3.4 back(if i cant get Android 4) and have it rooted

You downgrade to 2.2.1 use gfree to obtain s-off then flash clockworkmod recovery and then flash any rom you want. the software number (2.2.1 2.3.4 2.3.5 etc.) Changes with each rom. Now if you look closely 2 posts up you will see the beta 4.0.1 thread we have and above that the sticky where it shows how to downgrade and how to root after that, PLEASE read before searching and search before posting
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tutsuo said:
ok so i did a search only found 1 thread and wasnt what i was really looking for...
inb4 noob thread/search....
i have rooted so many phones its crazy, the only phone to piss me off so much and have so much bull**** about it is the MyTouch 4G . All i want are these questions answered.
1. Can i root with 2.3.4 ? (heard theres a way, then ppl say its a virus =\)
2. If i have to downgrade can i reload 2.3.4 and stay rooted ?
3. only reason i want to root this phone at this time is because i want the new Google Apps i had the new market and **** before the OTA update... OTA update comes around and now i have the old one again. How can i get the new apps back ?
4. i want this on my phone is it possible from google now a glitchy rom ? http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html
off topic wtf is with this downgrading **** ? iv never had to downgrade unless i was hacking a PSP or a PS2.
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1. Yes, but it's only temp root and it's a long process
2. Yes, there is a stock GB rooted ROM on the dev page somewhere
3. Don't really understand your question
4. There is an ICS AOSP Beta. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383629
Also, please post in the Q&A or General next time.
Thanks if I helped!

What the guy above me said. Here's a link for how to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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jberg22 said:
What the guy above me said. Here's a link for how to downgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
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yea i said **** it and just downgraded and have cyanogenmod7, i really want creamed but ima wait for a stable release
thanks guys

tutsuo said:
ok so i did a search only found 1 thread and wasnt what i was really looking for...
inb4 noob thread/search....
i have rooted so many phones its crazy, the only phone to piss me off so much and have so much bull**** about it is the MyTouch 4G . All i want are these questions answered.
1. Can i root with 2.3.4 ? (heard theres a way, then ppl say its a virus =\)
2. If i have to downgrade can i reload 2.3.4 and stay rooted ?
3. only reason i want to root this phone at this time is because i want the new Google Apps i had the new market and **** before the OTA update... OTA update comes around and now i have the old one again. How can i get the new apps back ?
4. i want this on my phone is it possible from google now a glitchy rom ? http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-4.0-highlights.html
off topic wtf is with this downgrading **** ? iv never had to downgrade unless i was hacking a PSP or a PS2.
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Search. Read.
Downgrade to 2.2.1, root, flash whatever rom you want. The thread is easy to find.
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Simplest way to circumvent the 'EMMC_CAP_ERASE' bug... Save your precious...!!!

***This is not for devices that have already been bricked. It applies to only those people who have inadvertantly flashed one of the 'Unsafe' 4.04 ROMs and wish to change ROMs or restore back their nandroid backup.***
Hi All,
Considering that a lot of gentry is unawares of how to go back to their nandroid back ups from the 'unsafe' 4.04 Stock Builds and are afraid to flash kernels fearing that their beloved may develop cataract, get pimples or maybe pass way (god rest their souls..) , below is the most foolproof, noob friendly way of going back to stock set up while circumventing the dreaded 'emmc_cap_erase' bug...
- Go to Intratech's thread of all stock firmwares in Original Development section.
- Download Stock KL1 <http://hotfile.com/dl/146342883/c1bdbd7/I9100XWKL1_I9100ODDKL1_INU.zip.html> (because it is no wipe) + Odin tool (you did flash LPM/LPO/LQ5/LQ6, exactly the same way!!!)
- Switch off your phone, restart in Download mode (Volume Down+Home+Power), you will see a flash page, choose to continue.
- Fire up Odin, confirm that the phone is connected, Click on 'PDA' and add KL1, flash KL1.
- First reboot, phone will bootloop.
- Switch off, restart in stock recovery (Volume Up + Home + Power)
- Do a factory reset.
That is it!!! Your beloved has been saved from Satanic evil...! Now install your favorite GB/ 4.03 ROM/ CM9 or CM9 derivatives or restore a nandroid back up (if you had any... )
I hope this helps...
Learn and Share.. That is what XDA is about..

kranti2064 said:
Now since you read the entire post, press the 'Thanks' button, will you?
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NO,
Don't be a thanks whore
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MemoryController said:
NO,
Don't be a thanks whore
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Stop being a scrooge mate..!!
Epic fail.. !!!
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It sounded more like Gnote situation over here lol
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what?
kranti2064 said:
below is the most foolproof, noob friendly way of going back to stock set up while circumventing the dreaded 'emmc_cap_erase' bug...
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What?. Come that again?. Why you dont tell us step by step, what exactly what you did?. Because I TRIED (and a lot of other more complex things) that before I have to CHANGE my MB...

cpl.Bower said:
What?. Come that again?. Why you dont tell us step by step, what exactly what you did?. Because I TRIED (and a lot of other more complex things) that before I have to CHANGE my MB...
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this is not a fix. this is a method to prevent brick. if you brickef it allready like I did, only PBA main replacement solves it.
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Thank you for the feedback. Have amended OP as advised..
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cpl.Bower said:
What?. Come that again?. Why you dont tell us step by step, what exactly what you did?. Because I TRIED (and a lot of other more complex things) that before I have to CHANGE my MB...
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I did exactly as stated in OP.. I just happened to read around before flashing ROMs ( ***noob flashaholics*** ).. And hence, even though I have an unsafe chip and after flashing LQ5, LPM and going back to VR 3.0 and now running LPO.. I write this from my phone..
Learn and Share.. That is what XDA is about..

Can someone confirm that this works when going from LPO backwars? Also why should I flash from ICS rom to GB rom? Isn't that bad for the phone? I wanna go to some stock rom from where I can flash the jelly bean preview

Vilzu said:
Can someone confirm that this works when going from LPO backwars? Also why should I flash from ICS rom to GB rom? Isn't that bad for the phone? I wanna go to some stock rom from where I can flash the jelly bean preview
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Yes mate, it works for LPO as well. You should flash a GB rom so that the unsafe kernel kernel is overwritten by a GB kernel which is completely safe before the phone or you attempt a wipe.
No it is not bad for your phone. In fact trying anthing else can be fatal for your phone.
Once you have taken the steps I have provided, you can flash the JB preview from CWM from the GB ROM.
Learn and Share.. That is what XDA is about..

I got a simpler way
flash siyah via heimdall/odin,
boot into recovery,
???
Profit
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MemoryController said:
I got a simpler way
flash siyah via heimdall/odin,
boot into recovery,
???
Profit
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Indeed, now can you please explain step by step how to get rid of the triangle and restore the binary counter to 0. (with appropriate links).
I'll add it to the OP.
Learn and Share.. That is what XDA is about..

Use triangle away or a usb jig on an older bootloader.
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MemoryController said:
Use triangle away or a usb jig on an older bootloader.
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Give me a step by step guide and I'll add to the OP. Else stop trolling the thread trying to portray a higher level of intellect or smartassness..
Learn and Share.. That is what XDA is about..

Use search
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kranti2064 said:
Give me a step by step guide and I'll add to the OP. Else stop trolling the thread trying to portray a higher level of intellect or smartassness..
Learn and Share.. That is what XDA is about..
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He's actually right. Flash siyah or another custom kernel and you're good to go. Looks like the latest speedmod is safe as well.
To reset the counter and get rid of the triangle, use chainfire's app.
Or flash an older GB boot loader from Intratech's thread and use a jig.
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just one more thing which KL1 should I flash? The one which is based of of the original package or some indian version? also the thread where you linked to only has megaupload links :/

mrcreativity said:
He's actually right....... from Intratech's thread and use a jig.
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As I said, give me a step by step method and I will add it to the OP. Or else forever maintain your peace.
My method is simple, requires no additional tinkering apart from the steps I have mentioned. Not all people like Siyah (3.1 brick incident) or want to go through the hassle of running a kernel cleaning script.
I want to keep it simple... You are free to open an another thread with the steps you feel are simplest.. You could call it "Simpler than Simplest...."
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Vilzu said:
just one more thing which KL1 should I flash? The one which is based of of the original package or some indian version? also the thread where you linked to only has megaupload links :/
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Use the Indian version, it is a no wipe.. You can then flash your own country's firmware over it..
Well, the <samsung-updates.com> is down for the moment, it has faster links. I guess megaupload it is for the moment then..

kranti2064 said:
As I said, give me a step by step method and I will add it to the OP. Or else forever maintain your peace.
My method is simple, requires no additional tinkering apart from the steps I have mentioned. Not all people like Siyah (3.1 brick incident) or want to go through the hassle of running a kernel cleaning script.
I want to keep it simple... You are free to open an another thread with the steps you feel are simplest.. You could call it "Simpler than Simplest...."
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To have an informative thread an OP should first learn how to search and read. People suggested that you should search for it, which everybody knows is the answer for almost everything. If you want to know how to remove the triangle and add them to your first post, you should do your research first instead of asking the guy to spoon feed you the solution. Using TraingleAway is a no brainer, just simply flash an ICS ROM, run the app, press whatever is needed to be pressed (of course you need to verify that the information about, if you have a triangle or how many binary counts you have etc is correct), let it reboot and the binary counter and triangle will be gone. Of course just saying that won't guarantee the success of every people using it. There are some instances that problems occur that i haven't put in my so called "guide" for triangle away. The only way is to read the original post of TraingleAway thread.
If you want to help people by answering their query is to acquire knowledge on how to do things etc. You can't do that if you won't try to search and understand the subject first. Spoon feeding is the last thing we, as members of this developer site, should do.
Anyway, i am not here to bash you or anything. Of course i appreciate this thread because it will help people who are unaware how to safely flash their phone if they are on the famous "brickable ROM/Kernel". I am just here to remind you that no matter who we/you are, everyone needs to do their research first rather than people just giving you all the answer to everything. After all, using TriangleAway is "RISKY (well, i haven't heard anyone bricking their phone yet with it)" according to its developer hence the need to read its thread first before posting a guide to your thread. Good luck to you and your thread and hope you understand what i am talking about.
Cheers
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