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Triange Away now supports I8190 (SIII mini)
Big thanks to Chainfire for update, and infected_ for doing the beta test so we all can be safe! Give him a thanks!!
Follow this for easy root:
EASY ROOT GUIDE
To make things clear, as it seems to be alot of confusion about rooting, custom binary count (CBC), & custom recoveries..
Custom binary count can be seen in download mode (vol- / home / power)
It's a counter to keep track of non-Samsung signed binaries flashed with Odin.
If you need to take your device to Samsung for warranty and they notice it's not at zero, you're not under warranty anymore.
Only known way to gain root without increased CBC is to flash one of the pre-rooted firmwares that you can find here.
To be safe, make sure it says something like "This does NOT trigger the flash counter." in the thread for that firmware you are about to flash to gain your highly desired root.:cyclops:
When you got root, finally download rom manager from playstore and you can get cwm recovery with ease.
From there you can flash whatever *.zip's you want without worrying about CBC.
If you do it the other way around, start with custom recovery to be able to flash a "root.zip" you will increase CBC!!
This applies if you try to flash any custom recovery.
In other words..Everything not signed by samsung will get your CBC INCREASED WHEN FLASHED THROUGH ODIN!!
System Status back to OFFICIAL
To restore system status to official you'll need to take a few more steps.
First use triangle away to reset your counter, then tick "allow tracker to run" and "system modified workaround" in triangle away settings.
Reboot device. Supersu will be bisabled for a few minutes when tracker runs and your status will become official.
Now you can uninstall triangle away. On next reboot your systemstatus will still be official, but of course it won't work with a custom kernel or custom rom.
If everything went well you should now have your binary count at 0, and a system status that says official.
Back to Stock Recovery
Most firmwares now have recovery included in the *.tar.md5-package, which was not the case in earlier firmwares for i8190.
You can take a look inside the package to ensure it's there. If it is, you shouldn'd have to mess with restoring recovery.
Open the firmware.rar.md5 with winrar. (Not unpack, just open)
Use this "i8190_stock_recovery.tar.md5". <<---This one doesn't increase custom binary count. (Flash in Odin as PDA)
Edit: This seem to not work as it used to. I'm now adding PDA-specific recovery.tar's to this thread, with continiued updates.
Thanks to Benz0nator, here is also a CWM flashable stock recovery.(Flash with your CWM / TWRP recovery)
So...is warranty back now? NO, not really. You're still rooted so you can't just send it to service in this condition.
For unroot and get warranty back you'll have to read [GUIDE] Unroot, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SIII Mini GT-I8190
Whats important to know here is that stock recovery is not always a part of the official firmware package so you might need to flash stock recovery before you unroot and flash firmware.
Also, If you're on 4.1.2 firmware and flash a 4.1.1 firmware you will get problems if no wipe/factory reset is done prior to flashing, as most roms are non-wipe.
Thank you.
tys0n said:
Bah, misspelled topic!haha
To make things clear, as it seems to be alot of confusion about rooting, custom binary count (CBC), & custom recoveries..
Only known way to gain root without increased CBC atm is to flash one of the pre-rooted firmwares that you can find here.
To be safe, make sure it sais something like "This does NOT trigger the flash counter." in the thread for that firmware you are about to flash to gain your highly desired root.:cyclops:
When you got root, finally download rom manager from playstore and you can get cwm recovery with ease. From there you can flash whatever .zips you want without worrying about CBC.
If you do it the other way around, start with custom recovery to be able to flash a root.zip you will increase CBC!!
That also applies if you try to flash custom recoveries, original recoveries repacked to .tar-files.
In other words..Everything not signed by samsung will get your CBC INCREASED WHEN FLASHED THROUGH ODIN!!
Custom binary count can be seen in download mode (vol- / home / power)
It's a counter to keep track of non-Samsung signed binaries flashed with Odin.
If you need to take your device to Samsung for warranty and they notice it's not at zero, you're not under warranty anymore.
Atm there is no known way to restore CBC to zero for I8190 (SIII mini)
Also, If you're on 4.1.2 firmware and flash a 4.1.1 firmware you will get problems if no wipe/factory reset is done prior to flashing, as most roms here are non-wipe.
If you find another method for any of this, please let me know and I will update this post.
Thank you.
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Thanks for the thread man! I was getting quite confused about this binary counter thing
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Ohhh that was very good thanks and as for me I don't even have warranty so no problem with CBC (if ut does'nt have another disadvantage. .)
sent from the super siii mini GT-I8190 using xda premium app.
Updated with CWM flashable stock recovery. (thx to Benz0nator)
Updated: Triangle away support for i8190 (s3 mini)!!
Thanks Man....
So what are the Steps ?
Only Downloading & Use "Triangle Away" App ?
cheech01 said:
Thanks Man....
So what are the Steps ?
Only Downloading & Use "Triangle Away" App ?
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Yes
Oh yeah!
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
That's because of my ROM.
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Same here, development is getting better and better let's hope that we will get CM support.
Sent from my GT-I8190 using xda premium
bycluir boxed
Good news! thanks to all (developers and testers!) :good:
Benzonat0r said:
Oh yeah!
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
That's because of my ROM.
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fix system status : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1540051&d=1354753346 download and odin flash
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Couldn't we just Factory Reset through CWM?
Sent from my S3 Mini whilst rollin a fat one
furuko1231 said:
fix system status : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1540051&d=1354753346 download and odin flash
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CaseyS said:
Couldn't we just Factory Reset through CWM?
Sent from my S3 Mini whilst rollin a fat one
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Yes. These two steps are basicly the same.
It will clear /cache & /data
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Alright...I can know edit my guide. with that my tutorial will be empty of faults and disadvantages maybe tomorrow I will do it
hit thanks if I helped you
sent from the wonderfull s3 mini GT-I8190 using xda app
Question
Hi!
I am a little bit confused. I flashed a pre-rooted I8190XXALJL firmware.
When I go to download mode,
on the bottom of FIRST screen is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark.
When I press Volume Up, on the SECOND SCREEN is following text:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I8190
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Please explain somebody, why the yellow triangle? What is the CBC count then? I'm now in official or in custom mode?
Need I run the Chainfire's Triangle Away tool or not?
ladislav.heller said:
Hi!
I am a little bit confused. I flashed a pre-rooted I8190XXALJL firmware.
When I go to download mode,
on the bottom of FIRST screen is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark.
When I press Volume Up, on the SECOND SCREEN is following text:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I8190
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Please explain somebody, why the yellow triangle? What is the CBC count then? I'm now in official or in custom mode?
Need I run the Chainfire's Triangle Away tool or not?
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The yellow triangle have always been there. It's just a warning that a custom os can harm the function of the device.
official / custom can be fixed. Please read the Triangle away post by Chainfire on how to use it.
Added Stock recovery.tar.md5 to use with Odin.
furuko1231 said:
fix system status : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1540051&d=1354753346 download and odin flash
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you mean this will enabled the official status and kies will be working? in odin flash as pda? phone?
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nazri5363 said:
you mean this will enabled the official status and kies will be working? in odin flash as pda? phone?
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No, it will make a factory reset. Wipe all user data.
For status to official use triangle away
Sent through time and space from my s3mini.
Triangle Away worked like charm on my Galaxy S3 mini. My phone couldn't get past the samsung logo and couldn't get into stock recovery no matter what, so after hours of trying and flashing stock roms, I flashed CWM via odin and I my phone was working again. Afterwards I have purchased Triangle Away and my phone is like new again Thanks Chanfire :good:
IMPORTANT: This guide is for the i9300 variant of the S3. Those with other variants - Please use this guide ONLY if you know for sure it will work for you.
For those with the Verizion S3, it was reported that you can use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
The problem is that many of you may have unlocked your bootloaders, and this guide DOES NOT apply if you need to re-lock.
Right - I hope this is the correct section. I only just completely restored my S3 to factory state and I had to use so many articles over the web, half of them not even bringing me back to the original state. If you follow this, you will bring it back to a condition that will in effect recover your warranty and you'll be able to send it off. I'm also a new member(just signed up today) and I actually signed up because I wanted to post this haha.
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What this will leave you with in the end
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1. Official Firmware
2. Official Recovery
3. Binary Counter set to 0
4. Device status to "Normal"
5. Factory Settings as if you just took it out of the box.
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This will help you if
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You've soft bricked your phone but can still access recovery and want to reset
You've installed a custom recovery and want stock
You want to unroot and remove the modifications made (including a custom recovery such as CWM)
You want to reset the binary counter
THIS IS A DANGEROUS OPERATION AND COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING ON THIS THREAD AND FOR ANYTHING THAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR DEVICE AS A RESULT OF FOLLOWING MY GUIDE. BY FOLLOWING IT YOU ACCEPT THIS.
Process Overview
1. Reset Binary Counter
2. Flash Stock Recovery
3. Device Wipe
4. Flash Stock ROM
5. Done!
Instructions
1. Reset Binary Counter
Right so the S3 has a feature known as the binary counter - this counter is incremented everytime you flash any unnoficial software. This includes any custom ROMs, Kernels, and Recoveries. Chances are, during your rooting process you installed a custom recovery such as ClockWork Mod. This means your counter is not at 0, and your system status will be that you're running unnoficial software - WE NEED TO GET RID OF THIS.
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Steps:
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1.1 Turn off your phone.
1.2 Press the Home, Volume Down and Power buttons together.
1.3 Press Volume Up to continue when prompted
1.4 You will now see the binary counter will have an integer other than 0. Note this value down.
1.5 Download: TriangleAway. You can do this by going to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
1.6 Copy it to your phone's memory or SD card.
1.7 Use any file browsing software to install the apk you downloaded.
1.8 Open the application and follow the notifications shown.
1.9 Find "Reset Flash Counter". The details shown should match your binary counter that you noted down earlier.
1.10 It may also say "this information cannot be retrieved" or something of the sort - in that case you can go ahead (I had to do this) and press reset flash counter. It will now boot into it's own mode. Follow the instructions to reset.
rootSU said:
Can I add that between steps 10 and 11, if you have a custom kernel or recovery, and a JellyBean bootloader - when the phone boots, the flash counter goes back up to to 1.
To remedy this, you can either:
1) After pressing the volume key in Triangle away, interrupt the boot up by pulling the battery. Check in download mode. If 0, move on to next step - otherwise, repeat
2) Flash an ICS Bootloader via ODIN first. ICS bootloaders are reset permanently once reset via Triangle away
3) Flash a stock recovery and kernel via ODIN so the flash counter doesn't increase once reset via Triangle away
4) Flip the entire process around. Flash a stock ROM first, root with CF Auto root. Run triangle way then use the superuser app itself to unroot.
Hope this helps.
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1.11 Your counter is now reset! You can check it by repeating the first 4 steps.
2. Flash Stock Recovery
(Skip this step if you have stock recovery already)
We need to do a full wipe of the system. To do this we need to go to our recovery but OH **** we've got a custom recovery. If we go into this recovery then we'll set the binary counter back to 1 again and it'll defeat the purpose of the first step. If we, however, use a stock recovery then the counter will still stay at 0.
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Steps:
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Credits: http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...l-stock-recovery-and-update-ota-on-galaxy-s3/
2.1 We need to go back to ODIN mode (where you observed your binary counter).
2.2 Turn off your phone.
2.3 Press the Home, Volume Down and Power buttons together.
2.4 Press Volume Up to continue when prompted
2.5 Download ODIN: http://stockroms.net/file/Tools/ODIN/Odin3v185.zip (this is the version I used)
2.6 Download your StockRecovery:
Stock Recovery for International Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 (This is the one I used because I'm from the UK)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SGH-I717/I717M (AT&T,Canadian)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 (Verizon)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SGH-T999 (T-Mobile)
Download Stock Recovery for Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 (Sprint)
2.7 Run ODIN. Do not touch any of the options. Only Auto Reboot should be checked.
2.8 Plug in your phone. The first COM rectangle should be yellow (like: http://gyazo.com/ad7dcd2af17a7ff6745ded7ea91eefaf ) and ODIN should recognize the phone. If this is not the case and it's not recognizing it then you need to get drivers for your phone.
2.9 Click "PDA" and select the stock recovery file you just downloaded.
2.10 Click Start.
2.11 When complete the top left will be green.
2.12 Now you have a stock recovery!!
2.13 Unplug your phone
3. Device Wipe
3.1 Go into stock recovery by holding down Home, Volume up and Power buttons together.
3.2 When you see the samsung logo, let go and you'll see it go into custom recovery.
3.3 Scroll to device wipe using the volume keys.
3.4 Press the home key to select the option, and then select yes. Once the device is wiped it will let you know.
4. Flash Official ROM
4.1 Download your official ROM here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300
4.2 Choose the correct ROM corresponding to your country, I chose BTU since my phone was unlocked and I'm from the UK.
Please note: it is IMPORTANT that you download the correct ROM. Dial *#1234# to find your CSC (country code) and CP number which you can match up to the ROM.
4.3 It's around 800MB so it will take a while to download.
4.4 Go to ODIN mode again by
4.5 Press the Home, Volume Down and Power buttons together.
4.6 Press Volume Up to continue when prompted.
4.7 Run ODIN on your computer and connect your phone.
4.8 When it recognizes it, check "Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time".
4.9 Everything else should be left unchecked.
4.10 On your computer, unzip the ROM file you downloaded. It should give you something with the extension of .tar.md5
4.11 Press "PDA" on ODIN and select this file.
4.12 Everything should be as shown here: http://gyazo.com/fea7a1c8b7a7b5bb287fb0a0c70056dc
4.13 Click Start and wait for it to do it's thing. It'll take quite a few minutes.
4.14 When it's finished, you're DONE!!!!
IMPORTANT: If when rebooting, it hangs at the samsung logo for a while then perform STEP 3 (Wipe Device) and then reboot it. Should work. If not then post here and someone may help you OR you can attempt reflashing your stock ROM again.
And that's it folks I'm not very experienced with android so I won't be able to answer questions if you have any problems, this is just the steps I devised and it worked.
Credits:
Makers of ODIN(?)
TriangleAway: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
This Site: http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-t...l-stock-recovery-and-update-ota-on-galaxy-s3/
This Site: http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-recover-a-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s3-50009490/
Thanks for reading, hope I helped ya out!
Tops! Should be sticky!:good:
joooe said:
Tops! Should be sticky!:good:
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Perhaps that is a good idea, I could not find a complete guide elsewhere showing this
doovd said:
Perhaps that is a good idea, I could not find a complete guide elsewhere showing this
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[Tut] Unroot the Galaxy SIII (for stock updates/warranty) 14 June 2012.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
Thanks for unlocking - hope you guys can make use of this. Feel free to ask any questions.
Can I add that between steps 10 and 11, if you have a custom kernel or recovery, and a JellyBean bootloader - when the phone boots, the flash counter goes back up to to 1.
To remedy this, you can either:
1) After pressing the volume key in Triangle away, interrupt the boot up by pulling the battery. Check in download mode. If 0, move on to next step - otherwise, repeat
2) Flash an ICS Bootloader via ODIN first. ICS bootloaders are reset permanently once reset via Triangle away
3) Flash a stock recovery and kernel via ODIN so the flash counter doesn't increase once reset via Triangle away
4) Flip the entire process around. Flash a stock ROM first, root with CF Auto root. Run triangle way then use the superuser app itself to unroot.
Hope this helps.
rootSU said:
Can I add that between steps 10 and 11, if you have a custom kernel or recovery, and a JellyBean bootloader - when the phone boots, the flash counter goes back up to to 1.
To remedy this, you can either:
1) After pressing the volume key in Triangle away, interrupt the boot up by pulling the battery. Check in download mode. If 0, move on to next step - otherwise, repeat
2) Flash an ICS Bootloader via ODIN first. ICS bootloaders are reset permanently once reset via Triangle away
3) Flash a stock recovery and kernel via ODIN so the flash counter doesn't increase once reset via Triangle away
4) Flip the entire process around. Flash a stock ROM first, root with CF Auto root. Run triangle way then use the superuser app itself to unroot.
Hope this helps.
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Thanks a lot mate, will add it to the original post!
Can you confirm this procedure?
1)flash stock firmware with odin (for example MC2 4.1.2)
2) root + recovery
3)downgrade to XXALE8 bootloader
4) triangle away
5)another flash of stock firmware to uninstall recovery e root
It is the correct procedure?
I read about some issue in the 5) point (fail of odin in sboot.bin).....can I flash another time the stock firmware over the old bootloader?
Stuck
Thanks for the guide!
I'm having issues with step
2.10 Click Start.
When i get to this point, the Message window just hangs at " <ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping.."
any clue whats going on, and/or how to fix?
EDIT: I'm using Verizon-SCH-I535 Stock Recovery.tar
Mogrix said:
Thanks for the guide!
I'm having issues with step
2.10 Click Start.
When i get to this point, the Message window just hangs at " <ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping.."
any clue whats going on, and/or how to fix?
EDIT: I'm using Verizon-SCH-I535 Stock Recovery.tar
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WRONG forum this is I9300 forum or you are trying to flash wrong phone to a I9300 .
jje
kenzolo said:
Can you confirm this procedure?
1)flash stock firmware with odin (for example MC2 4.1.2)
2) root + recovery
3)downgrade to XXALE8 bootloader
4) triangle away
5)another flash of stock firmware to uninstall recovery e root
It is the correct procedure?
I read about some issue in the 5) point (fail of odin in sboot.bin).....can I flash another time the stock firmware over the old bootloader?
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no one
kenzolo said:
no one
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Probably to stay on the safe side bring it back to the stock bootloader first?
OP if the original post is to be of use then it needs to be locked .
Alternative is it will just turn into a question thread that has nothing to with the original guide .
jje
i figured out a way to restore full stock
i figured it by my self, thinking, what if i boot into fastboot, will it increase binary counter? it does not! so...
1. Reset binary counter using Triangle Away.
2. Hard restart your phone ( "-" and power for 8 seconds) and instantly when it happens hold key combination for download mode ( "-" and home and power).
3. Flash stock firmware (after that counter = 0 will not be increased).
4. Factory default (required to clear "modified" status in system settings).
5. Done! Full and clean stock
Download mode *
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
JJEgan said:
WRONG forum this is I9300 forum or you are trying to flash wrong phone to a I9300 .
jje
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This guide has Verizon instructions as well for the I535
Mogrix said:
This guide has Verizon instructions as well for the I535
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Yes it does but that's a bad idea. We're all i9300 users so our advice could lead to danger.
OP, please repost separately in each device forum so when we give advice, we know we're giving right advice.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Yep that's what i see non I9300 users find somehow this thread follow the instructions then from this forum decide to flash a rom that is not for their phone .
Foolish though maybe but enough Verizon owners have already done just that .
jje
JJEgan said:
Yep that's what i see non I9300 users find somehow this thread follow the instructions then from this forum decide to flash a rom that is not for their phone .
Foolish though maybe but enough Verizon owners have already done just that .
jje
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I'll post an explicit message at the top regarding this, thank you for your advice, and you too rootSU.
Added to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148708
Fool-proof-method
1. Download and run Triangle Away to bring your phone back to Samsung Official and not "Custom" so your guaranteed to be able to update....this is if you have a custom recovery already installed or have rooted the phone before...download here
2. Download the Odin file...I believe the .zip contains the .tar file For Sprint:...here
3. Read/download how to use Odin such as installing USB Drivers, proper USB cord...etc...here...
4. Install the MF9 file you downloaded.
4. Reboot phone and done...
5. Easy way to start flashing again is to use Odin again and flash this custom recovery...be sure you find the "spr" download for Sprint ".tar file" here
6. Download and flash your ROM through the recovery...no need to root or anything...just need the ROM.
Spent some time making this post...hit the thanks button on the left if I helped you in any way.
KStyles69 said:
Fool-proof-method
1. Download and run Triangle Away to bring your phone back to Samsung Official and not "Custom" so your guaranteed to be able to update....this is if you have a custom recovery already installed or have rooted the phone before...download here
2. Download the Odin file...I believe the .zip contains the .tar file For Sprint:...here
3. Read/download how to use Odin such as installing USB Drivers, proper USB cord...etc...here...
4. Special note before rebooting...Rooting, custom recovery, or Kernel will mean you loose that "Samsung Offical" so you won't be able to update.
4. Reboot phone and done...
5. Easy way to start flashing again is to use Odin again and flash this custom recovery...be sure you find the "spr" download for Sprint ".tar file" here
6. Download and flash your ROM through the recovery...no need to root or anything...just need the ROM.
Spent some time making this post...hit the thanks button on the left if I helped you in any way.
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I don't believe all the statements you make here are true. You do not have to have Samsung official to receive an update. You only have to be on a stock recovery with no changes made to any system files or have deleted system files. The only reason to use triangle away is if you are going to send your phone to Samsung for warranty work. So to simplify your methodolgy:
Download the stock MF9 tar, install it with odin, run cf-autoroot, install custom recovery(either with odin or goomanager app), and then install any mods or roms you want.
Didn't mean to rain on your parade, but you over complicated the whole process.
I don't think we needed a thread like this.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 4
Didn't MF9 break Triangle Away?
** worthless thread **
No comment..
I was trying to root my sprint s4 , however it gives an error firmware upgrade issue
cruise350 said:
I don't believe all the statements you make here are true. You do not have to have Samsung official to receive an update. You only have to be on a stock recovery with no changes made to any system files or have deleted system files. The only reason to use triangle away is if you are going to send your phone to Samsung for warranty work. So to simplify your methodolgy:
Download the stock MF9 tar, install it with odin, run cf-autoroot, install custom recovery(either with odin or goomanager app), and then install any mods or roms you want.
Didn't mean to rain on your parade, but you over complicated the whole process.
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I was trying to root my sprint s4 , however it gives an error firmware upgrade issue
and now my phone doesnt start up
how do i restore to factory version?
on top left of screen it says
odin mode in red
knox kernel lock 0*0
status custom
binary custom
knox warranty void 0*1
csb config 0*30
write protection enabled
emmc burst mode enabled
jaybhatia999 said:
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I was trying to root my sprint s4 , however it gives an error firmware upgrade issue
and now my phone doesnt start up
how do i restore to factory version?
on top left of screen it says
odin mode in red
knox kernel lock 0*0
status custom
binary custom
knox warranty void 0*1
csb config 0*30
write protection enabled
emmc burst mode enabled
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Go to www.sammobile.com and download the NG2.tar. Odin it and profit.
I've been reading the 4.3 release thread in the "general" forum, and the other relevant threads over there, and am confused after reading thru' 50+ pages of experiences...
I'm on the stock MF9 ROM, rooted, with hotspot mod installed, and camera shutter sound disabled in xml file), and TWRP custom recovery.
I'd like to get to MJA, rooted, with hotspot mod installed, and TWRP custom recovery. (if possible, I'd like to get there without tripping the KNOX counter, but if that is not possible, so be it)
From what I've read, it looks like I need to
Nandroid backup (optional)
Install stock MF9 tar file using ODIN (recovery, ROM, Modem, kernel) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485502
Take OTA (or use update file from google server link on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504349)
Reboot (Don't install any apps at this time)
Use CF Auto to root using ODIN - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41743640&postcount=3
Factory reset just in case
Install goo manager, and flash custom recovery TWRP
Reboot
Reinstall apps
Install new MJA odexed hotspot mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
Nandroid backup
Is this about right? (and are the links to the right files/posts?)
Is there an easier/safer way of doing this?
Is there any way to not trip the knox counter? Or does the flash of CF Auto to root always trip it?
Any other troubleshooting steps in case things go wrong?
Example:
If phone gets stuck in bootloop at any step - what steps should be attempted before pulling battery, and trying to reflash in ODIN?
If phone shows android lying down with red exclamation mark, what should be attempted?
If root doesn't stick after reboot, what should be attempted?
If custom recovery doesn't stick, what should be attempted?
Hopefully, this will help others like me as well.
Thanks!
looks good, sounds right...
jj14 said:
I've been reading the 4.3 release thread in the "general" forum, and the other relevant threads over there, and am confused after reading thru' 50+ pages of experiences...
I'm on the stock MF9 ROM, rooted, with hotspot mod installed, and camera shutter sound disabled in xml file), and TWRP custom recovery.
I'd like to get to MJA, rooted, with hotspot mod installed, and TWRP custom recovery. (if possible, I'd like to get there without tripping the KNOX counter, but if that is not possible, so be it)
From what I've read, it looks like I need to
Nandroid backup (optional)
Install stock MF9 tar file using ODIN (recovery, ROM, Modem, kernel) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485502
Take OTA (or use update file from google server link on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504349)
Reboot (Don't install any apps at this time)
Use CF Auto to root using ODIN - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41743640&postcount=3
Factory reset just in case
Install goo manager, and flash custom recovery TWRP
Reboot
Reinstall apps
Install new MJA odexed hotspot mod http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
Nandroid backup
Is this about right? (and are the links to the right files/posts?)
Is there an easier/safer way of doing this?
Is there any way to not trip the knox counter? Or does the flash of CF Auto to root always trip it?
Any other troubleshooting steps in case things go wrong?
Example:
If phone gets stuck in bootloop at any step - what steps should be attempted before pulling battery, and trying to reflash in ODIN?
If phone shows android lying down with red exclamation mark, what should be attempted?
If root doesn't stick after reboot, what should be attempted?
If custom recovery doesn't stick, what should be attempted?
Hopefully, this will help others like me as well.
Thanks!
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Hi,
It'll be awhile, I live on my boat & Connectivity can be slow this time of day, but I'm dwnldg & will let you know how it goes. I'm praying this is it I'm going on13=14 hrs screwing around with it. Thanks for your style of posting,too, very user friendly.
ms.samsprung said:
Hi,
It'll be awhile, I live on my boat & Connectivity can be slow this time of day, but I'm dwnldg & will let you know how it goes. I'm praying this is it I'm going on13=14 hrs screwing around with it. Thanks for your style of posting,too, very user friendly.
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Thank you
Is this how it's supposed to be done?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509605
I was able to install CWM and tried PACMAN RC3 and Paranoid Rom and they were great but the problem was with battery charging
I plugged in the phone for 30 mins and battery level was 45 and charging LED was ON
after 30 mins I checked and found battery 40? I tried both these roms, I have done data wipe/factory reset, cache wipe option from CWM recovery and also format system in mounts option
I couldnt find wipe battery stats in advanced. MIUI rom and Touchwiz didnt have this issue. Should I try another recovery? like Philz?
Can I return to stock rom I have downloaded it from sammobile and can I flash it through Odin so everything is back to stock? How to do it and should I install same rom that came with my phone? 4.4.2 or can I also use 4.2 Jellybean rom but I have Knox Bootloader because battery drains faster on kitkat
Is this with the stock cable?
If you downloaded the latest ROM from sammobile.com as you claim, then you would have seen the instructions on the download page on how to use Odin to flash it. If you use a Jellybean ROM on your phone you may get lucky and only get a "Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing" warning on every boot. However, it's best to stick with the KitKat ROMs, especially as you have a Knox-enabled bootloader.
Once the ROM is installed, if you choose to remain on stock, root and debloat the ROM to get rid of most of the battery hogs. Otherwise go ahead and install the custom ROM of your choosing.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Is this with the stock cable?
If you downloaded the latest ROM from sammobile.com as you claim, then you would have seen the instructions on the download page on how to use Odin to flash it. If you use a Jellybean ROM on your phone you may get lucky and only get a "Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing" warning on every boot. However, it's best to stick with the KitKat ROMs, especially as you have a Knox-enabled bootloader.
Once the ROM is installed, if you choose to remain on stock, root and debloat the ROM to get rid of most of the battery hogs. Otherwise go ahead and install the custom ROM of your choosing.
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I can't find a custom rom that is most stock and flashable through clockworkmod. they are very modded touchwiz roms
I will install stock rom, root and debloat the rom? Is there some app to do that or should I use root explorer?
how to get root on 4.4.2 since it has Knox? should I use CF-autoroot thru odin?
Use Root Explorer, go through and debloat using the list on the forum. One thing I DON'T recommend is to remove any files from /system/lib. You don't save a great deal of space by deleting the files from there, and if you do delete them you'll lose screen rotation capability as the file which allows screen rotation to function is related to Samsung Hub.
For root, if you care about Knox, and the Knox flag isn't tripped, you'll need to downgrade your modem temporarily via Odin, run Towelroot, then upgrade your modem, again via Odin. If you don't give a damn about Knox or the Knox flag is tripped, then run CF-Autoroot.