Getting rid of that pesky warning triangle during boot
It is definitely possible to remove that pesky warning triangle during boot when running a custom kernel, though you should be well aware that this method does NOT reset the custom kernel flash counter. The steps are not complicated, but they aren't easy either, so read well.
(1) Make sure you have CF-Root flashed (see the first post). You must have the "CWM Manager" app available.
(2) Make sure you have the same version of CF-Root extracted until you have the zImage file. (ZIP --> extract --> TAR --> extract --> zImage).
(3) Push the zImage file to /sdcard . It must still be called zImage !
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you have, but it's not terribly important)
(5) Reboot into download mode (adb reboot download, or boot the device with home and volume-down pressed)
(6) Fire up ODIN, and flash the Samsung kernel
(7) Boot the device with the stock kernel. CWM Manager will still be available.
(8) Start CWM Manager, select Flash Kernel, and select the zImage from CF-Root you previously put on your SD-card. The kernel will flash and the device will reboot.
(9) You will now notice you no longer have the warning triangle during boot, but you are actually running CF-Root with all it's goodies!
(10) In the future, if you only use the Flash Kernel option inside CWM Manager instead of ODIN, the triangle will not return, neither will your flash counter increase. But keep in mind, that CWM Manager can only handle a direct "zImage" if you are NOT running a kernel with full busybox support (this is currently needed for flashing kernels out of .TAR and .ZIP files)
i follow all steps one by one
after (7) step boots without yellow triangle so i dont need to follow 8-9-10??
what i need to do? thank u
i went to step 8,if u dont follow instructions root not working,sorry for my silly question..
delete plz
I always had to use steps 7-10 when flashing root/stock before....
Try a reboot and see what happens? Sure you're rooted?
B3311 said:
I always had to use steps 7-10 when flashing root/stock before....
Try a reboot and see what happens? Sure you're rooted?
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i tried but root not worked,titanium backup pro didnt work,i flash kernel wit cwm reboot and i am again rooted.
Lorditos said:
i tried but root not worked,titanium backup pro didnt work,i flash kernel wit cwm reboot and i am again rooted.
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Sounds like you're good to go with steps 7-10.
This method is good alternative if you don't have a JIG . But why bother with these steps, JIG is super cheap buy it and save your self alot of time.
JIG will reset counter and remove triangle on any kernel.
ghost77 said:
This method is good alternative if you don't have a JIG . But why bother with these steps, JIG is super cheap buy it and save your self alot of time.
JIG will reset counter and remove triangle on any kernel.
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yes is cheap,but didnt know that he can remove the triangle,or what else it can do.and how remove triangle?how it works?
Lorditos said:
yes is cheap,but didnt know that he can remove the triangle,or what else it can do.and how remove triangle?how it works?
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Its easy you turn phone off, then connect JIG and wait , in about 3 to 5 seconds phone will enter Download mode ( Triangle will be removed and Flash counter reset), once in download mode disconnect JIG and then press and hold power button to turn off phone and back on. Or you can also remove battery and reinsert.
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I rooted my phone following the instructions given here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522 using Chainfire's method. It seems to have rooted successfully and I can see the shortcuts for CWM and Superuser in my Applications.
Now to remove the yellow triangle, the instructions say I have to extract the zImage file from the CF-Root-SGS2_XW_ODD_KE8-v4.0-CWM4.tar file and paste this zImage file to the SD Card of the phone. But how to do that? I am now unable to view the files on the phone when connected to the laptop via USB cable. When I connect now, My Computer doesn't show the GTi9100 like it used to show earlier. I am seeing the SAMSUNG_android under Devices and Printers and can only see the properties. I cannot open it or view the files on it. Now what to do? Pls help.
I am following this post by Chainfire to remove the yellow triangle :
"Originally Posted by Chainfire
It is definitely possible to remove that pesky warning triangle during boot when running a
custom kernel, though you should be well aware that this method does NOT reset the custom
kernel flash counter. The steps are not complicated, but they aren't easy either, so read
well.
(1) Make sure you have CF-Root flashed (see the first post). You must have the "CWM Manager"
app available.
(2) Make sure you have the same version of CF-Root extracted until you have the zImage file.
(ZIP --> extract --> TAR --> extract --> zImage).
(3) Push the zImage file to /sdcard . It must still be called zImage !
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you
have, but it's not terribly important)
(5) Reboot into download mode (adb reboot download, or boot the device with home and
volume-down pressed)
(6) Fire up ODIN, and flash the Samsung kernel
(7) Boot the device with the stock kernel. CWM Manager will still be available.
(8) Start CWM Manager, select Flash Kernel, and select the zImage from CF-Root you previously
put on your SD-card. The kernel will flash and the device will reboot.
(9) You will now notice you no longer have the warning triangle during boot, but you are
actually running CF-Root with all it's goodies!
(10) In the future, if you only use the Flash Kernel option inside CWM Manager instead of
ODIN, the triangle will not return, neither will your flash counter increase. But keep in
mind, that CWM Manager can only handle a direct "zImage" if you are NOT running a kernel
with full busybox support (this is currently needed for flashing kernels out of .TAR and
.ZIP files)"
Your third help thread today?
Ok, so you have flashed the cf-root, meaning that the phone is rooted?
Check settings, applications, development. Make sure usb debugging box is unticked. Any change?
If this doesnt solve the problem...go to apps drawer, click on cwm. Then click on reboot to recovery. Phone should then reboot to recovery. Connect phone to pc.Go to mounts/storage, click on mount usb storage,
The pc should see the phone's storage. Just copy the zzimage file to the phone . Reboot, select cwm again, and flash the zzimage.
Hope this helps.
Hi Stoney73, thanks a ton! The problem was the USB debugging mode hadn't been unchecked after root. So I did that and it worked like a charm! You were sure a great help.....can't thank you enough. I even flashed the original kernel back, and now I have root access and no yellow triangle either. Plus I am able to use Kies again! If you understand the process correctly and do it once, the next time you can do the whole process in less than a minute. So I guess, I just graduated one level up from being a newbie!
One quick question, for using Titanium Backup Pro root v3.8.5.2, it says that I will have "change the settings" and tick the USB Debugging mode. So for Titanium Backup to work, I will need to keep the USB debug mode ticked?
Another thing......AVG's Anti Virus is detecting the SuperUser (it's version 2.3.6.1) as a virus. Should I ignore this notification? And will the SupersUser app update automatically for newer versions if I give it permission to access the internet? I hear a newer version (2.3.6.3) is available.......can I replace the older version with the newer one manually?
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Another thing......AVG's Anti Virus is detecting the SuperUser (it's version 2.3.6.1) as a virus. Should I ignore this notification? And will the SupersUser app update automatically for newer versions if I give it permission to access the internet? I hear a newer version (2.3.6.3) is available.......can I replace the older version with the newer one manually?
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ignore the avg warning about superuser. Its because its an 'exploit' which allows you to have root. I wouldnt worry about the superuser app. It's there, it will do the job. You can forget about it now.
The only time you will see it is when apps ask for root permissions.
The latest version of superuser is 2.3.6.3. you can actually download it from the market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&feature=search_result
But again, I really wouldnt worry about superuser.
Glad I could help.
TheMegastar said:
Hi Stoney73, thanks a ton! The problem was the USB debugging mode hadn't been unchecked after root. So I did that and it worked like a charm! You were sure a great help.....can't thank you enough. I even flashed the original kernel back, and now I have root access and no yellow triangle either. Plus I am able to use Kies again! If you understand the process correctly and do it once, the next time you can do the whole process in less than a minute. So I guess, I just graduated one level up from being a newbie!
One quick question, for using Titanium Backup Pro root v3.8.5.2, it says that I will have "change the settings" and tick the USB Debugging mode. So for Titanium Backup to work, I will need to keep the USB debug mode ticked?
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Yup, for titanium backup, you have to tick the usb debugging box. But also remember, that if you want to connect to kies(for whatever reason), you have to untick it again .
Hi there; long time lurker, first time poster.
I've recently been trying to flash the kernel on my device using the CF-Root kernel. My kernel version is 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411, so I downloaded the corresponding rooted kernel file "KK2", extracted, and flashed using Odin (with no errors; green light with PASS displays).
Now, I'm led to believe that in doing so, busybox and superuser will also be installed. However, I cannot seem to find them in the applications list. I also cannot run apps like Titanium Backup, which require root access.
Each time I boot/reboot my phone, the yellow triangle does display. So what am I missing? I have also tried using the Superoneclick method, but after rebooting, I still don't seem to have root access.
Any help would be much appreciated!
chunkystyler said:
Hi there; long time lurker, first time poster.
I've recently been trying to flash the kernel on my device using the CF-Root kernel. My kernel version is 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411, so I downloaded the corresponding rooted kernel file "KK2", extracted, and flashed using Odin (with no errors; green light with PASS displays).
Now, I'm led to believe that in doing so, busybox and superuser will also be installed. However, I cannot seem to find them in the applications list. I also cannot run apps like Titanium Backup, which require root access.
Each time I boot/reboot my phone, the yellow triangle does display. So what am I missing? I have also tried using the Superoneclick method, but after rebooting, I still don't seem to have root access.
Any help would be much appreciated!
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Try again. Ensure no KIES processes are running (including process in PC Task Manager)
Make sure you are following Chainfire's instructions exactly. )
Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar (from the attached zip) as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done
Edit: You will not see busybox, but should see Superuser
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Try again. Ensure no KIES processes are running (including process in PC Task Manager)
Make sure you are following Chainfire's instructions exactly. )
Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar (from the attached zip) as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done
Edit: You will not see busybox, but should see Superuser
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Thanks for the quick reply. I had retried it twice before, but decided to try it again once more. I made sure no KIES related processes were running.
I attached a screenshot of my Odin after flashing. I have followed Chainfire's thread word-for-word. =S
Any other suggestions as to what i should try next?
Thanks!
Have you tried a different kernel?
You could try flashing Siyah kernel v2.6.8 .tar with Odin: http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/01/21/siyahkernel-v2-6-8/
Is rooted with CWM recovery v5.xx
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
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If you have managed to get CWM Recovery installed, but for some reason still don't have (or lost) root access;
Download the attached SuperUser.zip (don't extract)
Save to internal sdcard (remember what directory, if any)
Boot into CWM Recovery (Power off phone -> Vol Up + Home + Power). Navigate (depending on which CWM version) vol up/dn, maybe power to back or select, home to select. Try menu soft key for up & back button back)
Navigate to Install zip from sdcard / internal sdcard............ / SuperUser.zip
Flash & reboot
UpInTheAir said:
Have you tried a different kernel?
You could try flashing Siyah kernel v2.6.8 .tar with Odin: http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/01/21/siyahkernel-v2-6-8/
Is rooted with CWM recovery v5.xx
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1263838
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hmmm.. was I flash this in the exact same way as I did with the CF-Root? It's now giving me a boot loop.
Once I get the phone back up and running, I'll retry this flashing with this kernel.
UpInTheAir said:
If you have managed to get CWM Recovery installed, but for some reason still don't have (or lost) root access;
Download the attached SuperUser.zip (don't extract)
Save to internal sdcard (remember what directory, if any)
Boot into CWM Recovery (Power off phone -> Vol Up + Home + Power). Navigate (depending on which CWM version) vol up/dn, maybe power to back or select, home to select. Try menu soft key for up & back button back)
Navigate to Install zip from sdcard / internal sdcard............ / SuperUser.zip
Flash & reboot
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Thanks for the reply! I'll give this a try if reflashing the kernel doesn't work.
Maybe factory reset, wipe cache and advanced / dalvik in recovery before flashing.
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Okay, I've gotten rid of the boot loop. I've been trying to figure out why I couldn't get something so simple to work, but I've finally found the answer.
I changed my usb connection from the front header to the rear i/o port, and retried the kernel flash. Problem solved.
These past two days have been so frustrating haha. Thanks so much for your help guys!
This will be my first time to root, all I know is you use odin and when you root you can do alot more things with you device, such as overclocking and having custom ROMS. Im worried I will damage my phone/brick it, im already running XXELL4 unbranded 4.1.2.
This website shows how to root with the same firmware as I have, would I be okay if I follow this? android.gs/update-galaxy-s3-official-jelly-bean-4-1-2-xxell4-premium-suite/
To root use the chain fire method, boot into download mode, and flash through your pc. You are rooted and have custom recovery installed.
Nothing is wiped
Device won't brick as long as you flash the correct files
Your device won't be upgraded in terms of ROM, modem etc
You can now follow the guide on the website.
Helps?
Before rooting I recommend backing up your media to PC, syncing contacts with Google if they're not on sim card.
When rooted make a nan droid and have a copy on PC/extSD just in case.
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Yeah all I want to do is root and overclock, im not really bothered about custom roms and that
Use chainfires root method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Breakdown:
-Install Odin
-Boot device into download mode (hold vol down+home+power) and proceed (volume up)
-USB to PC
-Open Odin, if [COM:13] for example shows your device is visible, if not install Kies from Samsung for drivers and reboot pc
- check Auto Reboot and F reset time !ONLY!
-click PDA and select the CF-Root file (.tar extension after extracting .zip)
-start
-7 seconds later 'PASS' you are rooted, recovery installed
-Safe to remove USB now
For overclocking rights:
-Boot phone like normal paste a kernel zip that supports overclocking I.e siyah kernel v1.8.6 (Google for Gokhan's site)
-Boot into recovery volume up+home+power
-Install zip > select the zip location. Done. Reboot
-Install app (ie SetCPU, Nofrills) which allows over clocking. Remember to grant root access.
Safe over clock up to 1.6/1.7ghz.
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Okay cool thanks mate, so when I follow the overclocking method do I use odin to install this kernal? Because im not sure what a kernal is and how id put it on my phone?
Mate is this method the same as what you said?
genius-tips.com/how-to-root-xxell4-android-4-1-2-on-galaxy-s3-i9300/
AndroidS3 said:
Okay cool thanks mate, so when I follow the overclocking method do I use odin to install this kernal? Because im not sure what a kernal is and how id put it on my phone?
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http://www.gokhanmoral.com/
Download version 1.8.6 onto device
Flash zip through recovery
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Ohh so I do it all on my device? Not pc
Yes, zips can be flashed through recovery.
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Ohh I see okay mate, because im new to rooting im just worried abour bricking and pretty much destroying the phone
Im rooted on 4.1.2 I9300XXELLA and I want to overclock but I need a kernel, does anyone know what will work? Please post link, this is my first time rooting.
There is only one best kernel for our S3
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/ - look for S3 version.
Okay will this brick or bugger up my phone?
AndroidS3 said:
Okay will this brick or bugger up my phone?
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The kernel will is safe to use, but when flashing there is always a chance of bricking, just to make sure you get the right one here is the link to the kernel you need.
http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3
The one that has CWM in the name is a zip file to flash in recovery mode, go to install zip from sd card, then choose zip from sd card and browse to the folder you saved it in and select the zip and scroll to yes then reboot.
The .tar file is to flash in Odin, add the file to PDA, enter download mode and connect the phone to the pc via usb, then click start sit back and your phone will reboot automatically.
Make sure repartition is NOT checked in Odin.
To check the kernel go to settings, about device and check kernel version.
Well I have already rooted in odin so do I just download this kernel on my phone, the go to recovery mode and apply the kernel and thats it? Or have I got to do more than just rooting and aplyimg the kernel?
AndroidS3 said:
Well I have already rooted in odin so do I just download this kernel on my phone, the go to recovery mode and apply the kernel and thats it? Or have I got to do more than just rooting and aplyimg the kernel?
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Did you root using CF Root or CF auto root? Auto root doesn't use clockworkmod, if you used auto root you will need to use the .tar or flash clockwork mod via rom manager (available in the play store.)
Appart from that just install the kernel.
I used cf auto root in odin, could you write down the steps I will need to go through to apply this kernel so I can overclock, im fairly new to this so I get confused very easily lol
delsus said:
flash clockwork mod via rom manager (available in the play store.)
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Does it increase binary counter ?
Could you explain it step by step?
@thekoRngear how did you install the kernel? Did you root with cf auto?
AndroidS3 said:
Could you explain it step by step?
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Through CWM, this will not increase your binary counter however in the latest bootloader booting to custom recover sets it to 1.
Download the .zip file and save it to your internal sd card (less chance of failure)
Download rom manager from the play store
Open rom manager and select "flash clockworkmod recovery"
Confirm your phone model
Follow any other on screen instructions
Then when it's flashed switch your phone off
Hold Vol up, home and power button to boot to recovery
Select install zip from sd card
Select choose zip from sd (something similar)
Select the zip file, then scroll to "yes"
Wait for it to flash and reboot
Through Odin (this will increase your binary counter.)
Download the .tar version
Open Odin
Click the PDA button
Select the .tar file you downloaded
Put your phone in download mode (Vol down, home and power)
Connect your phone to your PC
Ensure repartition is NOT selected
Click start and wait for the phone to reboot
Then check the kernel version in settings, about device.
AndroidS3 said:
@thekoRngear how did you install the kernel? Did you root with cf auto?
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Read everything about the kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27385837
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Do I have to do both of these or just one?
Sorry I post so much, as its my first time rooting im just worried about messing up my phone, so I have rooted my 4.1.2 and to apply this kernel is it best to do it through mobile odin, pc odin or through recovery on my phone?
Another question is that when you say internal sd, is that the normal memory inside the phone or a micro sd card?
I downloaded the CWM Zip file and flashed via CWM recovery 6.0.2.7 touch.
Internal sd means normal memory inside the phone.
Okay so ive downloaded the siyah 1.8.6 zip, and ive also downloaded rom manager, should I just go straight into rom manager and apply this kernel or is there something else I have to do?
Also what is a binary and flash count.
Im new to this so im learning
Also where it says 'flash clockworkmod recovery' I have to have clockworkmod installed, how do I know if I have it or not?
AndroidS3 said:
Also where it says 'flash clockworkmod recovery' I have to have clockworkmod installed, how do I know if I have it or not?
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You don't need clockworkmod intalled to flash it, just tap flash clockworkmod and it should flash it.
Then boot to recovery to install the siyah zip file.
The flash counter (or binary counter) is a value in the bootloader that changes whenever something unofficial is flashed through Odin whether it's root, rom, recovery, kernel anything. Samsung have used it for awhile to stop people who have used custom firmware just flashing a stock rom then getting a warranty service, There are however ways to reset the flash counter to claim a warranty service if needed.
Okay I will give this a go thank you, when I downloaded the siyah im not sure where it would have went to, where would be the normal place it would have downloaded to?
AndroidS3 said:
Okay I will give this a go thank you, when I downloaded the siyah im not sure where it would have went to, where would be the normal place it would have downloaded to?
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If you downloaded it on your phone's browser it will be in /sdcard/Download, if you downloaded it on a PC browser it will either have gone where you put it, or into user\Downloads.
Hi,
Sorry I'm sure this has been covered but I haven't found a good description among the dross.
I recently rooted my SII phone to Resurrection Remix 3.1.2 and have been enjoying it however my screen appears to have developed a fault where the horizontal pixels are alternatively light and dark (ish) giving the display a streaky window effect. Since the phone is under 6 months old I would like to get Samsung to repair it. I believe it is legal to do son in the EU, but I don't particularly want to fight that battle unless I have to.
So how do I restore my phone back to a stock ROM and remove the yellow triangle of rooted success?
PS My ROM has CWM. I also have a backup of my original unrooted ROM.
download and use this program to get rid of the yellow triangle and reduce your custom counter to zero.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangle+away
then using cwm recovery do a factory reset, then restore your back up and you are done.
Cosmic Blue said:
download and use this program to get rid of the yellow triangle and reduce your custom counter to zero.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangle+away
then using cwm recovery do a factory reset, then restore your back up and you are done.
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Ah good! I was on the right track then. I'd run triangle away in the hope that CWM wouldn't update my counter when installing a new ROM.
There's one thing. I do have my original ROM (well with a CF kernel installed) but it's a vodaphone one, is it possible to install a generic one instead? Would I install any for the GT-I9100, as they should have both ROM and kernel right so work as long as they're for the right device? I'd so can I use CWM to install it, what files do I need and what's the procedure?
counter is only raised when you use odin, flashing with cwm does not raise the counter since it is done internally.
Yes, a generic one should work.
Procedure using cwm
1. Download the rom you want to flash in zip format to your computer.
2. copy the zip file to your external sdcard.
3. reboot into recovery
4. click on install zip from sdcard.
5. navigate to the zip file you copied earlier and click on it.
6. click on install file
7. after install is finished click on go back, then reboot system.
voilka your finished.
Cosmic Blue said:
counter is only raised when you use odin, flashing with cwm does not raise the counter since it is done internally.
Yes, a generic one should work.
Procedure using cwm
1. Download the rom you want to flash in zip format to your computer.
2. copy the zip file to your external sdcard.
3. reboot into recovery
4. click on install zip from sdcard.
5. navigate to the zip file you copied earlier and click on it.
6. click on install file
7. after install is finished click on go back, then reboot system.
voilka your finished.
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Hmmm....
Well thanks for the reply. That's pretty much the procedure I've just tried without success. I downloaded a ZIP file from SamMobile that was for the UK and the GT-I9100 (I9100XWLQ2_I9100DBTLPO_DBT.zip) copied it onto the phone booted into CWM factory resetted then tried installing zip from internal card. It opened it but gave and error "bad" and didn't continue the installation.
The ZIP itself contains two files (now checking after failed install) :
Code:
Archive: I9100XWLQ2_I9100DBTLPO_DBT.zip
Length Date Time Name
--------- ---------- ----- ----
682475597 2012-11-15 02:34 I9100XWLQ2_I9100XXLQ6_I9100DBTLPO_HOME.tar.md5
276480 2012-11-15 02:35 SS_DL.dll
--------- -------
682752077 2 files
Is this just an unlucky bad file, or is there some other procedure for ROMs from SamMobile???
You've downloaded an Odin flashable rom. You're supposed to unpack the zip, throw the DLL away & flash the tar.md5 in the PDA section of Odin.
If you want CWM (zip) flashable stock roms, there's some in General somewhere (I don't have a link; search).
Edit - But as you say you want to return the phone under warranty, make sure you reset the flash counter with Triangle Away before you lose root, then flash the package you've already downloaded as I mentioned in Odin; if you don't know how to do this (you should) - search. Then do a factory reset.
MistahBungle said:
You've downloaded an Odin flashable rom. You're supposed to unpack the zip, throw the DLL away & flash the tar.md5 in the PDA section of Odin.
If you want CWM (zip) flashable stock roms, there's some in General somewhere (I don't have a link; search).
Edit - But as you say you want to return the phone under warranty, make sure you reset the flash counter with Triangle Away before you lose root, then flash the package you've already downloaded as I mentioned in Odin; if you don't know how to do this (you should) - search. Then do a factory reset.
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Hi,
Thanks. That will be the problem. I don't think installing stock ROMs using Odin is the right approach as it will increase the triangle counter (wont it?). So I need to find a stock ROM for CWM. Any links would be appreciated (especially since the search function on XDA is currently down).
Either use Mobile Odin (read the thread on here in order to learn how to use it if you don't know) to flash stock rom, or flash the old bootloader so you can use a jig to reset the counter once you've flashed the stock rom (there's a link to it in one of Intratech's threads).
Pretty sure I said I don't have links for CWM versions in my previous post. Troll thru General & you'll find the thread(s) eventually. Or wait till search is back up. Or, heaven forbid, use a Google search with XDA appended to your search terms.
Getting this done is going to take a bit of effort on your part. We can't do it all for you.
MistahBungle said:
Either use Mobile Odin (read the thread on here in order to learn how to use it if you don't know) to flash stock rom, or flash the old bootloader so you can use a jig to reset the counter once you've flashed the stock rom (there's a link to it in one of Intratech's threads).
Pretty sure I said I don't have links for CWM versions in my previous post. Troll thru General & you'll find the thread(s) eventually. Or wait till search is back up. Or, heaven forbid, use a Google search with XDA appended to your search terms.
Getting this done is going to take a bit of effort on your part. We can't do it all for you.
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Like you said you don't have links, but maybe someone else does. I've ordered a jig in case I have to use that route. Found a link on it here.
A troll through first 3 pages of links on google didn't turn up much useful info on CWM stock ROMs (since it's not possible to search one forum on google, or tell which forum is linked without opening it). Except one link saying that there aren't any stock ROMs for CWM and one that may have some but I'm not sure about.
Anyway spent quite long enough on it for now. Will try again later.
Ok, well I came up with another option which was to install the tar.md5 file using Odin Mobile. Which I did, but it didn't go particularly well. It installed but while it will show the booting screen it wont boot all the way up.
I'm not sure what the best approach is now. The problem may have been something to do with downgrading Android versions - I'm not 100% sure on what version RR 3.1.2 is but the stock ROM I installed is 4.0.4. I guess I'm going to have to use Odin3 desktop now to install which means the triangle counter will increase and I'll have to use a jig as suggested to reset it (see my link above about how to do this).
Can I just use Odin3 to install or is there some other procedure to follow for downgrading Android using Odin3 - like having to wipe data / factory reset when moving ROMs in CWM?
OH! Hold on I didn't realise stock ROMs also had recovery mode. I wiped data / factory reset and cleared cache there and it seems to have booted. So now I just need to figure out if my triangle count is OK.
I recall hearing that there is also an Odin count to take care of is that true?
reboot into download mode. volume down + home key + power and check what the the flash counter says.
If you used triangle away and the flashed through recovery or mobile odin, the counter should read zero but if you used odin from the computer then you may hace a count of 1.
You need to be rooted to use triangle away, so unless you want to go through the whole flashing routine just to reset the counter again.
Since you used recovery you should be safe.
Cosmic Blue said:
reboot into download mode. volume down + home key + power and check what the the flash counter says.
If you used triangle away and the flashed through recovery or mobile odin, the counter should read zero but if you used odin from the computer then you may hace a count of 1.
You need to be rooted to use triangle away, so unless you want to go through the whole flashing routine just to reset the counter again.
Since you used recovery you should be safe.
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Thanks Cosmic Blue,
That shows that it's at stock without a counter. What I thought as I didn't have a yellow triangle of rooting success but wanted to check.