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[Q] Flash counter warrenty

Hey there
Will using TriangleAway to reset the counter and flashing to stock with ODIN definitely mean that service people will not be able to tell the phone has been modified at all?

Its possible there's a hidden counter but what we can't see we can't guard about...
I would also suggest to hard reset(factory reset in options) completely to reset all statuses..

ultramag69 said:
Its possible there's a hidden counter but what we can't see we can't guard about...
I would also suggest to hard reset(factory reset in options) completely to reset all statuses..
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Also because the s4 does not show a triangle on the download mode screen, Is there any way to check the counter without using triangleaway? and how do they check it in service

yabanize said:
Hey there
Will using TriangleAway to reset the counter and flashing to stock with ODIN definitely mean that service people will not be able to tell the phone has been modified at all?
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If you simply boot in to "Download mode" the phone will show if you have an official or custom binary.... there is no counter...just says custom or official. ..so just do a firmware flash via odin and then a hard reset (optional) ... then check your binary via download mode...I'm sure it'll be reset to official
Good luck hope this helped

Imgoing to test it
Thanks Bro....
:good::good::good::good:

Also in settings go to About>Status and at the bottom it will show either "Official" or "Custom"... This is the bugger that's hard to change...

anuradhakelum said:
Thanks Bro....
:good::good::good::good:
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Let us know if it worked )

sadeshmagic said:
If you simply boot in to "Download mode" the phone will show if you have an official or custom binary.... there is no counter...just says custom or official. ..so just do a firmware flash via odin and then a hard reset (optional) ... then check your binary via download mode...I'm sure it'll be reset to official
Good luck hope this helped
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Im pretty sure there is a counter, It shows up in the triangleaway app

You have to do it this way.
1. Make sure you have a stock Samsung kernel and recovery (triangle away needs it to work on the s4).
- It may be easiest to flash stock firmware and then root again.
2. Once you have stock kernel and recovery and are rooted you can run triangle away. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully as it's a different procedure from older devices.
3. Flash stock firmware that your phone came with. I've discovered the hard way that Samsung service centres match the serial number to the firmware version as another means of checking for software modification.
4. Factory reset.
If you've done everything correctly you'll have official binary/status normal in download mode.
I've done this procedure myself and can confirm it's 100% working.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --

[Q] galaxy s4 gti9505 WAS rooted but cant change status back to normal

hi all, as you can tell, im a noob well, I have a samsung galaxy s4 gti9505 that I rooted with odin WHEN I had a pc, and it just so happens, whenever I root an android, it works but then things start to go wrong like lagging, freezing, drainage of the battery really fast ect. So this time I decided to google how to unroot my phone without a pc to fix my problem. I did that using super su or something which had the unroot option witch I did successfully. But just a few moments ago, I was just checking to see if there were any updates available for my phone because my camera decided to stop working, (well the camera works but when trying to record, a pop-up box appears saying camera failed). So when I tried to update, it said that I cant update because my phone is modified, now as stated above, I am a noob to this subject so please be patient with me trying to comprehend the technical terms use will use hahaha. Can someone please explain to me if it is possible to change the status from custom to normal without the help of a computer? Thanks in advance

help meeh please
Can anyone help?

I don't understand why you want to return back to stock without computer/laptop. In any case following instruction will help you to return your S4 back to stock:
1.First you need to download official firmware for your region from this site: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
2. Second upload it to phone with Odin http://www.andromint.com/download-odin-latest-version/
If needed you can also use Triangle away to reset custom flash count.
That's all...
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Dear all,
I have a similar question.
I've rooted my i9500. I wonder is there any way to roll back my phone like Triangel Away etc. I mean in case of any guarantee situation.

As far as understand, as of now no way to reset.
I hope someone can find a way to reset everyhing to get warranty back.

[email protected] said:
As far as understand, as of now no way to reset.
I hope someone can find a way to reset everyhing to get warranty back.
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Flash official firmware with Odin PC should do the job. I pretty sure counter will be reset too.

Mittaa said:
Flash official firmware with Odin PC should do the job. I pretty sure counter will be reset too.
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I will try.
First i will unroot phone than flash original firmware with Odin as you say.
If it works, i will add ss here.
Thanks

[email protected] said:
I will try.
First i will unroot phone than flash original firmware with Odin as you say.
If it works, i will add ss here.
Thanks
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You don't need to un-root before flash ... you will for sure lose root anyway

romrak said:
I don't understand why you want to return back to stock without computer/laptop. In any case following instruction will help you to return your S4 back to stock:
1.First you need to download official firmware for your region from this site: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
2. Second upload it to phone with Odin http://www.andromint.com/download-odin-latest-version/
If needed you can also use Triangle away to reset custom flash count.
That's all...
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Is there any way i can download at more than 200KB's?
http://puu.sh/4YTbL.png
Cause the captcha for the rom download on the link says it's wrong even when i type it right..

I must do something wrong here, because it's not working for me.
I followed the instructions and device still says it is modified and it will not check for updates from samsung.
What is my next step?
Procedure so far:
Gained root acces with ODIN
I did not flash a custom rom.
Used Triangle away to reset counter (counter checked 0 afterwards)
Flashed Galaxy stock firmware downloaded from internet (PHN-I9505XXUDMHB-20130922121848.zip unpacked this once) with ODIN
Furthermore, regarding KNOX reading:
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0X0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0X1
(I suppose the latter means Samsung still is able to see I did something)
Would a hard reset solve this issue do you think?

[Q] I need to root my device to reset hidden counter, unroot it without voiding KNOX.

Hi guys,
So I have to send my phone away for a repair under warranty with the provider (O2) tomorrow, however, when I unrooted and re-flashed the stock ROM, I forgot to use TriangleAway to reset or even check my hidden flash counter.
My phone had updated to 4.3 before I realised, and now I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can flash the Root file onto my phone using Odin to allow me to use TriangleAway, but by doing so I am risking voiding my KNOX Warranty. As we know this is irreversible, but then leaving my flash counter at something other than 0, I'm risking my warranty being made void anyway.
I mean, my counter could be 0 anyway, but I doubt it with the several ROMs I flashed to it, including three CyanogenMod ROMs and a GPE ROM.
What do I do? And more importantly, how do I do it to avoid voiding my KNOX Warranty status?
Thanks guys!

Go to DOWNLOAD MODE and make us a screenshot or write here what appears there pls

Joku1981 said:
Go to DOWNLOAD MODE and make us a screenshot or write here what appears there pls
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Sorry if I wasn't clear, my current status is "KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0". I want to root my phone to run triangle away to reset the flash counter, and then unroot it, all without changing this to 0x1.
Any ideas?

radiocaf said:
Sorry if I wasn't clear, my current status is "KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0". I want to root my phone to run triangle away to reset the flash counter, and then unroot it, all without changing this to 0x1.
Any ideas?
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Yes.
- U can root it by this way: HERE. This method no void ur warranty.
- About triangle away u can ask Chainfire directly HERE

Joku1981 said:
Yes.
- U can root it by this way: HERE. This method no void ur warranty.
- About triangle away u can ask Chainfire directly HERE
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Thank you, I will try that. Do you know if my device status will change to custom by rooting and will TriangleAway change it back to Official?
I did everything you said and it worked perfectly. My phone had a counter of 0 so it was all in vain, but at least I know now. I got my system status back to Official, counter is 0, KNOX is untouched. I just can't update OTA, but that's no problem as long as it looks unmodified ready for it to be sent off for repair under warranty tomorrow. Thanks man!

use xposerd framework and wanam framework to change status to oficjall. this method work and you can check ota updates

Hello,
there is any way for saferoot leaked i9505 4.4?
I tryed saferoot and vroot without luck

[Q] status of phone is cutomized

hi all
i am in a pickle and dont no alot about phones
so about a month or so ago i rooted my Note 3 (australina one sm-N9005) and then couldnt get the software i wanted ,which is LOLLIPOP because i didnt know how lol, so i managed to unroot the phone but in the "Device Status "part of the phone it now says "Custom"
and will not let me update OTA. it is running KitKat 4.4.2 but i thought there was an updated version out.
but my question is ,how do i change it to go back to being able to update ota without bricking it ? and i DONT have an sd card in the phone
i would love to put my own software on it but thats a bit advanced,unless you guys no any good firmwares that would be good to put on them?
any help would be great thanks

Just reflash your stock rom with Odin.
Sent from my SM-N9005

smp010 said:
hi all
i am in a pickle and dont no alot about phones
so about a month or so ago i rooted my Note 3 (australina one sm-N9005) and then couldnt get the software i wanted ,which is LOLLIPOP because i didnt know how lol, so i managed to unroot the phone but in the "Device Status "part of the phone it now says "Custom"
and will not let me update OTA. it is running KitKat 4.4.2 but i thought there was an updated version out.
but my question is ,how do i change it to go back to being able to update ota without bricking it ? and i DONT have an sd card in the phone
i would love to put my own software on it but thats a bit advanced,unless you guys no any good firmwares that would be good to put on them?
any help would be great thanks
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Samsung are at least a month away from pushing the update Over The Air (OTA), you have to flash it with Odin. It doesn't matter if it says Custom, if you rooted it with Chainfire's autoroot, your warranty is void, anyway.

sirobelec said:
Samsung are at least a month away from pushing the update Over The Air (OTA), you have to flash it with Odin. It doesn't matter if it says Custom, if you rooted it with Chainfire's autoroot, your warranty is void, anyway.
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i know the warranty is voided. but umm as i am a newb,how do i flash it with odin?

smp010 said:
i know the warranty is voided. but umm as i am a newb,how do i flash it with odin?
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Follow instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...lipop-finally-arrived-sm-n9005-heres-t2983260
Download Odin 3.09 from here: https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek
DON'T use the .pit file, you don't have to, for now.

sirobelec said:
Follow instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...lipop-finally-arrived-sm-n9005-heres-t2983260
Download Odin 3.09 from here: https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek
DON'T use the .pit file, you don't have to, for now.
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thank you
but will this lollipop work on my phone,even though its device staus is CUSTOM? also i have a 32gb phone,and it says to use the pit for 32gb phones??
also theres some things that are NOT highlighted in Odin, such as Bootloader,Phone,CSC, Ums??

smp010 said:
thank you
but will this lollipop work on my phone,even though its device staus is CUSTOM? also i have a 32gb phone,and it says to use the pit for 32gb phones??
also theres some things that are NOT highlighted in Odin, such as Bootloader,Phone,CSC, Ums??
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Odin doesn't care about the system status. What matters is that you need the drivers, the firmware, and most importantly - your phone must be SM-N9005.
And what the **** do you mean "highlighted in Odin"?
In Odin you load the files as designated in the tutorial (without the .pit file, you don't need it), only "F. Reset Time" and "Auto Reboot" must be ticked, your phone in Download mode, you hit Start, and wait about 10-15 minutes.
Your phone will boot and you'll want to gouge your eyes out with all this f***ing white all over the UI, it's disgusting.
What's more disgusting is that despite the hideous UI color scheme, Samsung made the battery life better.
And yet again: once your warranty is void, it doesn't really matter what your system status is, especially if you intend to root and flash things.
Like, really.
Stop mentioning the system status.
It doesn't matter.

Was rooted now I'm on stock

Recently had my s7 edge rooted with the guide that says root and knox still good.
Just used the part of the guide where it says unroot I'm back on stock firmware but now I can't take an Ota it fails and I can't use samsung pay. I was wondering if I did something wrong or there is a step in missed and need to do ?
Thanks in advance for any and all help.

You have to Odin a stock firmware.

That's what I did

What does Settings - About phone - Status - "Phone status" say? It should say "Official".
Also booting to Download Mode (phone off, hold Power/Vol Down/Home at same time, then press Vol Up when prompted) to confirm that "System Status" should read "Samsung Official" or "Official".
You can also install this app, KNOX Status Samsung, and it'll tell you your Knox Status.
If Knox is not valid, you will not be able to use Samsung Pay, and once Knox is tripped, there is no undoing that.

Only reason I can't be on root either is because even with all the power saving functions I've had enabled through root, it didn't have as good battery saving as stock unrooted.
But yeah, try to make sure you didn't do something to trip KNOX.

Yeah that's the odd thing I downloaded the knox checker and it says the warranty is valid

RMarkwald said:
What does Settings - About phone - Status - "Phone status" say? It should say "Official".
Also booting to Download Mode (phone off, hold Power/Vol Down/Home at same time, then press Vol Up when prompted) to confirm that "System Status" should read "Samsung Official" or "Official".
You can also install this app, KNOX Status Samsung, and it'll tell you your Knox Status.
If Knox is not valid, you will not be able to use Samsung Pay, and once Knox is tripped, there is no undoing that.
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Yeah I don't know what I did wrong knox app says my warranty is valid and both of what to u told me to check say offacial and Samsung official so I truly don't know what the heck I did wrong

Yup just tried one more time taking a system update I'm able to do but it fails in the installation process and when I try to use samsung pay I get access denied.

JSDragon said:
Yup just tried one more time taking a system update I'm able to do but it fails in the installation process and when I try to use samsung pay I get access denied.
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I'm not seeing anything in the Verizon Root Guide w/ Knox Good where it says anything about unrooting, so I assume you flashed the official phone firmware via ODIN? What version firmware did you flash? Did you get the stock firmware files from this thread here?

My apologies this was the thread that I used for unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039

JSDragon said:
My apologies this was the thread that I used for unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
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Does your baseband version match your build number? You only need to look at the last 3 digits. If they don't match then you flashed the wrong update file onto your phone.

RMarkwald said:
What does Settings - About phone - Status - "Phone status" say? It should say "Official".
Also booting to Download Mode (phone off, hold Power/Vol Down/Home at same time, then press Vol Up when prompted) to confirm that "System Status" should read "Samsung Official" or "Official".
You can also install this app, KNOX Status Samsung, and it'll tell you your Knox Status.
If Knox is not valid, you will not be able to use Samsung Pay, and once Knox is tripped, there is no undoing that.
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Outbreak444 said:
Does your baseband version match your build number? You only need to look at the last 3 digits. If they don't match then you flashed the wrong update file onto your phone.
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Just looked they do match up.

JSDragon said:
Just looked they do match up.
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Install this app here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Check General, CSC, and Firmware and make sure it all matches up similar to mine.
For example, mine says:
General:
Manufacturer/Brand:
samsung / Verizon
Phone Model:
SM-G935V
Device Type/Product Name:
hero2qlte
Knox Warranty Void:
0x0
CSC Code:
Firmware's CSC Code/Active CSC Code:
VZW
Mobile Operator:
Verizon Wireless
Firmware:
Bootloader Version:
G935VVRU2APB5
PDA Version:
G935VVRU2APB5 / G935VVRU2APB5_PB6
CSC Version:
G935VVZW2APB5
Baseband Version:
G935VVRU2APB5

Here you go this might work I found this on the regular s7 forum........
For those of you who want to go back to stock and are having trouble with any updates i have found a fix.
(only do this if u want to go 100% back to stock and want to update to current software and future updated software. If u want to stay on PG2 software and never update, then ignore this post)
In the instructions on how to flash back to stock, the OP only included 3 files u had to flash using Odin (AP, CP and CSC). follow those steps up to the point where everything is flashed back to stock and your phone has rebooted to home screen. After that,power off your phone and restart to download screen (hold home, power button and volume down at same time)
once u are booted to the download mode screen, open odin and select BL and find the BL file that came with your stock folder. Once its loaded, hit start and let Odin flash it. Your phone will reboot and you will be able to update your phone to any new software released.
I had a problem trying to update to PG1 after reflashing to stock. My update would crash at 32%. This will fix that issue.

live2playloud said:
Here you go this might work I found this on the regular s7 forum........
For those of you who want to go back to stock and are having trouble with any updates i have found a fix.
(only do this if u want to go 100% back to stock and want to update to current software and future updated software. If u want to stay on PG2 software and never update, then ignore this post)
In the instructions on how to flash back to stock, the OP only included 3 files u had to flash using Odin (AP, CP and CSC). follow those steps up to the point where everything is flashed back to stock and your phone has rebooted to home screen. After that,power off your phone and restart to download screen (hold home, power button and volume down at same time)
once u are booted to the download mode screen, open odin and select BL and find the BL file that came with your stock folder. Once its loaded, hit start and let Odin flash it. Your phone will reboot and you will be able to update your phone to any new software released.
I had a problem trying to update to PG1 after reflashing to stock. My update would crash at 32%. This will fix that issue.
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I will try this and report back thank you for your time.

live2playloud said:
Here you go this might work I found this on the regular s7 forum........
For those of you who want to go back to stock and are having trouble with any updates i have found a fix.
(only do this if u want to go 100% back to stock and want to update to current software and future updated software. If u want to stay on PG2 software and never update, then ignore this post)
In the instructions on how to flash back to stock, the OP only included 3 files u had to flash using Odin (AP, CP and CSC). follow those steps up to the point where everything is flashed back to stock and your phone has rebooted to home screen. After that,power off your phone and restart to download screen (hold home, power button and volume down at same time)
once u are booted to the download mode screen, open odin and select BL and find the BL file that came with your stock folder. Once its loaded, hit start and let Odin flash it. Your phone will reboot and you will be able to update your phone to any new software released.
I had a problem trying to update to PG1 after reflashing to stock. My update would crash at 32%. This will fix that issue.
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Live2playloud you are awesome ! it worked perfectly I can now take system updates and samsung pay is back working perfectly ! Thank you very much for your time!!!!

JSDragon said:
Live2playloud you are awesome ! it worked perfectly I can now take system updates and samsung pay is back working perfectly ! Thank you very much for your time!!!!
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Glad to hear but just so you know I did not write this is just found it and provided it to you but I am glad your up and running

live2playloud said:
Glad to hear but just so you know I did not write this is just found it and provided it to you but I am glad your up and running
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That is ok for me you were still a huge help and I really appreciate it.