Hello everyone! I've bought a Galaxy S5 some days ago(SM-G900F) but it came with this firmware: KOT49H.G900FFXXU1ANE2,and it is branded by TIM Carrier. Now my question is,I want to un-brand it and install stock OS so I have updates earlier,but I am scared that I could trip KNOX Counter and lose warranty. Anyone has a procedure to do this? Also,will I lose warranty? Thanks in advance,and sorry if this may not be the right section.
Wolf80 said:
Hello everyone! I've bought a Galaxy S5 some days ago(SM-G900F) but it came with this firmware: KOT49H.G900FFXXU1ANE2,and it is branded by TIM Carrier. Now my question is,I want to un-brand it and install stock OS so I have updates earlier,but I am scared that I could trip KNOX Counter and lose warranty. Anyone has a procedure to do this? Also,will I lose warranty? Thanks in advance,and sorry if this may not be the right section.
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There is always a risk when playing around with the firmware no matter the phone make, model and carrier/network. For what it's worth, I got a second hand branded S5 (SM-G900F) and flashed the unbranded UK (BTU) firmware on it after unlocking it using Odin. Knox still intact on mine as far as I can tell, reading "0x0". You might need to reset it a few times and maybe clear DALVIK/ART cache a few times to get the right CSC to appear on the phone and get OTA updates. But again in my experience everything is still working after debranding.
Wolf80 said:
Hello everyone! I've bought a Galaxy S5 some days ago(SM-G900F) but it came with this firmware: KOT49H.G900FFXXU1ANE2,and it is branded by TIM Carrier. Now my question is,I want to un-brand it and install stock OS so I have updates earlier,but I am scared that I could trip KNOX Counter and lose warranty. Anyone has a procedure to do this? Also,will I lose warranty? Thanks in advance,and sorry if this may not be the right section.
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Just download the latest stock firmware United Kingdom / Europe (BTU) from Sammobile,, download Odin then use Odin to flash the BTU firmware, Factory Reset the phone after flashing to set the correct CSC and clear the Caches, flashing a stock rom won't trip KNOX. Flashing Custom roms,Custom Recovery, kernels etc will, staying stock wont.
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Hi all im looking for some advice if anyone can help.
I have asked on another thread but I need to get this sorted ASAP
I have had my Note 3 for a week, I got it from Three UK and when it arrived it had branded firmware. I flashed the latest BTU firmware I could find on Samfirmware and all went well and I had no problems. However I may now need to return the device due to a couple of issues and if I try and flash back to the Three Uk branded firmware it fails in Odin everytime. Also if I try using Kies to restore that also fails. Is there any way back to the original branded firmware
Any help greatfully received !!
csw43 said:
Hi all im looking for some advice if anyone can help.
I have asked on another thread but I need to get this sorted ASAP
I have had my Note 3 for a week, I got it from Three UK and when it arrived it had branded firmware. I flashed the latest BTU firmware I could find on Samfirmware and all went well and I had no problems. However I may now need to return the device due to a couple of issues and if I try and flash back to the Three Uk branded firmware it fails in Odin everytime. Also if I try using Kies to restore that also fails. Is there any way back to the original branded firmware
Any help greatfully received !!
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If the latest BTU firmware is the XXUBMJ3 You have now the XXUBMJ3 bootloader. Whit this bootloader You can't return to an older Firmware. It's all.
Thanks very much for the reply and confirmation of what I already suspected.
So there is no way I can get the branded firmware back on the phone at all.......that presents me with a real problem.
Thanks again
csw43 said:
Thanks very much for the reply and confirmation of what I already suspected.
So there is no way I can get the branded firmware back on the phone at all.......that presents me with a real problem.
Thanks again
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Look, I remembered now.
Have You a Nandroid backup from Your old branded firmware? If Yes make a restore from it after wipe data + cache + dalvik and must work.
I tried it one time and worked for me. It seems the bootloader not control the restore Rom, but only the installs by Odin.
ValenteL said:
Look, I remembered now.
Have You a Nandroid backup from Your old branded firmware? If Yes make a restore from it after wipe data + cache + dalvik and must work.
I tried it one time and worked for me. It seems the bootloader not control the restore Rom.
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To have a nandroid he would have to have a custom recovery.
If this is the case then the warranty would be void anyway through Knox 0x1.
I cant see why the btu firmware would be a problem.
It is official firmware from Samsung so is not in any way messing with device that could cause a problem
jh787 said:
To have a nandroid he would have to have a custom recovery.
If this is the case then the warranty would be void anyway through Knox 0x1.
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Yes, I agree.
I cant see why the btu firmware would be a problem.
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It is not a BTU problem but a Firmware XXUBMJ3 problem. It arrive at all CSC.
It's same the S4 from MH8 firmware. The reason is the secured system KNOX. Older bootloaders aren't secured enough.
The 0x1 before the warranty is a great secured reason. A Phone whit 0x1 is insecure for Enterprises and Governments.
I returned my S4 with unbranded software on it to Three and they replaced it and never questioned me...
Im pretty sure you'll be fine as KNOX is not triggered and its official firmware.
Downgrade fails MJ6 to MJ3
I have upgraded from stock MJ3 to MJ6 BTU using Odin
Due to some instability I tried to downgrade and flash my MJ3 stock. It failed 3 times. I resigned and flashed MJ6 again and that went well.
Why can't I downgrade to MJ3??
I've a i9505, unfortunately it's branded (but no locked) in T-Mobile. I'd love to install 4.3 on it, but T-Mobile hasn't released it, so it's unavailable in Kies.
I would like to know if it's possible to use official (non-branded) firmware and _not_ to trip Knox (as it voids warranty in Poland). I've went through most of Knox-related threads, but I fail to see clear indication of 1) if it's possible 2) how to do that.
Also, does anyone knows if, after de-branding the phone, I'll be able to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4 (for example) without tripping Knox?
Any comments will be appreciated.
Bump, anyone?
Stasheck said:
Bump, anyone?
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1. If u still having Knox 0x0 and android 4.2.2 only u have to root ur phone and delete the apps branded.
2. If u dont have updates in Kies is better. Don't void ur warranty and enjoy with ur 4.2.2 firmware.
OK, my point is to get Android 4.3 and not trip Knox - T-Mobile hasn't released 4.3 yet, and god knows when they do that.
Alternative question: is there a way to install official 4.3 without installing Knox bootloader?
i'v been looking around for the same thing, but i dont think thats possible without installing a custom made ROM
OK, let's try to put it another way: given that I have 4.2.2, do I risk losing warranty when I install CWM and some de-KNOXed 4.3 using Odin? Or Triangle Away will just work, and I'll be able to flash default software in case I need to service the phone?
Hi there
My galaxy s5 got into water yesterday so I checked the back of the phone and saw the litmus paper became red, then I thought that now I can finally root my phone without concerning lol ), then I flashed Modem: XXU1ANI1 and intend to flash rom later. But then I told my friend who works at Samsung Services and he checked my phone and said that it has no problem so it is still under warranty. So I want to ask you guys that whether I flashed the modem XXU1ANI1 affect my warranty or later if I can update stock firmware via OTA. Can I flash back to the latest stock modem XXU1ANG3 for G900H Vietnam without tripping knox? or if it has any problem?
Please help me , I really appreciate any help you guys can provide.
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Hi there
My galaxy s5 got into water yesterday so I checked the back of the phone and saw the litmus paper became red, then I thought that now I can finally root my phone without concerning lol ), then I flashed Modem: XXU1ANI1 and intend to flash rom later. But then I told my friend who works at Samsung Services and he checked my phone and said that it has no problem so it is still under warranty. So I want to ask you guys that whether I flashed the modem XXU1ANI1 affect my warranty or later if I can update stock firmware via OTA. Can I flash back to the latest stock modem XXU1ANG3 for G900H Vietnam without tripping knox? or if it has any problem?
Please help me , I really appreciate any help you guys can provide.
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Yes, you can flash back to your stock modem without tripping Knox (if it has not been tripped).
To check whether your Knox was tripped or not, you can use Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app and look for the Knox Warranty Void status (under GENERAL INFO section).
Thank you so much
Hi all,
I have a simpple question: is it possible to flash Samsung stock ROM (official for same country, via Odin) to carrier branded phone version without tripping KNOX counter??
Sorry for possible duplicated question, but after a lot of searches I'm still unable to find clear and reliable answer (
Thank you very much in advance for any help or suggestions!
Best regards,
Lubos
BubuLK said:
Hi all,
I have a simpple question: is it possible to flash Samsung stock ROM (official for same country, via Odin) to carrier branded phone version without tripping KNOX counter??
Sorry for possible duplicated question, but after a lot of searches I'm still unable to find clear and reliable answer (
Thank you very much in advance for any help or suggestions!
Best regards,
Lubos
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I'm hunting for a way to debrand in the first place. I have a H3G (Three UK) branded phone and I've not had an update since I got it on March 8th. Still on the February security release.
0verdaflow said:
nope you cant do that ....
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There's a number of threads stating that using Odin will not trip Knox if you flash any other firmware. I was planning on replacing mine with BTU firmware as it is more up to date as well.
If you flash official firmware with Odin you won't trip Knox.
cfhuk said:
There's a number of threads stating that using Odin will not trip Knox if you flash any other firmware. I was planning on replacing mine with BTU firmware as it is more up to date as well.
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I'm in a similar position. I'm thinking about flashing another stock to my EE UK S7 Edge. I'm also still on Feb security release and really want to be receiving updates sooner.
Sent from my SM-T815 using XDA-Developers mobile app
You can easily flash ANY stock firmware with odin without issues. Images are available at sammobile and other sources. I´ve debranded my vodafone version to DBT
Hi,
I just wanted to ask can i change firmware of 3 three uk s8+. When turn on the phone it shows 3 three logo. Can i install stock offical firmware? There are many unwanted apps in three firmware which i dont want. Please guide me.
Thanks in advance
Regards.
sirgroh said:
Hi,
I just wanted to ask can i change firmware of 3 three uk s8+. When turn on the phone it shows 3 three logo. Can i install stock offical firmware? There are many unwanted apps in three firmware which i dont want. Please guide me.
Thanks in advance
Regards.
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You could but VoLTE may be tricky. Flashing BTU or XEO will change your bootanimation without tripping Knox
What will happen by tripping knox ? And how to flash BTU or XEO
sirgroh said:
What will happen by tripping knox ? And how to flash BTU or XEO
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Take a look at the firmware thread here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3598172
Follow the instructions for using Odin but get the BTU firmware www.updato.com
Tripping your know voids warranty but it's not the case for UK customers. Three UK are assholes about denying warranty repairs if Knox is tripped so it's a long war of words until they back down and repair a device
I tried odin but it failed with an error fail (device info)
And phone rebooted with old 3three firmware what should i do now
ASHLEY117 said:
Take a look at the firmware thread here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3598172
Follow the instructions for using Odin but get the BTU firmware www.updato.com
Tripping your know voids warranty but it's not the case for UK customers. Three UK are assholes about denying warranty repairs if Knox is tripped so it's a long war of words until they back down and repair a device
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Hey, may i kindly ask you to elaborate on this subject if Three UK and warranty on a knox tripped device? Have you experience of this, trying to claim a warranty on a tripped device? I have mine tripped but curious to know if there would ever be any flexibility with Three...
cd993 said:
Hey, may i kindly ask you to elaborate on this subject if Three UK and warranty on a knox tripped device? Have you experience of this, trying to claim a warranty on a tripped device? I have mine tripped but curious to know if there would ever be any flexibility with Three...
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Just don't back down and keep telling them that software state has no bearing on warranty
I have done it. Three firmware changed to BTU firmware
I was having error because of connection with computer .
sirgroh said:
I have done it. Three firmware changed to BTU firmware
I was having error because of connection with computer .
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Did it trip Knox and did you get the beta update
chealyjazz said:
Did it trip Knox and did you get the beta update
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No knox triped. dont know about update as i sold it after cleaning 3three software