What is triangle away?? Wnat it resets flash counter? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I read a topic about triangleaway by Chainfire.. i read few pages and the OP but i did not find my answer. Im new user for samsung Galaxy S II.. I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE.. BUT i jus want to know what its use in ICS build..
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Chainfire said:
This app can reset your flash counter and triangle on ICS builds.
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What was unclear about this? It removes the custom binary flash counter, the one you see if you've flashed a non Samsung kernel from download mode, and also the corresponding indicator (triangle) when you boot your phone afterwards.
sam razzy said:
I DONT WANT TO BRICK MY PHONE
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So don't flash anything, stick to stock, and wait for official updates via Kies.

I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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Resetting the flash counter isn't 'necessary'. But if you ever want to send your phone in for warranty service, not resetting the flash counter before you send it in for service might well mean you end up paying for your phone to be repaired/replaced rather than having same done on Samsung's dime.
Clear ?
sam razzy said:
I don't have triangle... I removed it using some other method... I have 2 counter.. but I just want to know why the need of reseting
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If you don't know it, you probably don't need it

mengsuan said:
If you don't know it, you probably don't need it
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If you Donno how to help then please get out of my thread
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Samsung warranty .
Void if custom rom or rooted phone or root apps or custom rom counter above zero .
Its as simple as that .
USB recovery jig can set custom rom to zero but not on later firmware with newer bootloader such as beta ICS .
jje

Thank you.. I got answer..
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AOKP ROM's
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?

assaf.bm said:
did anyone try this on the AOKP type roms?
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I'm using it from the latest build on early march, still got bugs same with cm9. But it is smooth rom compare to others.
You should try it.
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How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?

dkgr_ser said:
How safe it is to use that method to get counter to zero?
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Read the triangleaway thread. It states the dangers and how to use it.
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How to remove Root the official version of GB... ??

Guys... I'm planning to give my mobile to the samsung service to claim the guarantee coz my mobile home button have become very hard to press...
So I backuped the official Rom which came with my handset... Even flashed official Kernel to remove the recovery.. but Root didn't even Removed ... how is that possibl...? Is there any way?
I even worked with Triangle away to remove the flash counter and triangle...
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just reflash the offical rom, from odin and everything will be removed and will be stock
Are you able to perform any actions that require root? Or are those apps just there, without the ability to perform their designated functions (example: restoring a back-up via Titanium Back-up)?
mrvtec69 said:
just reflash the offical rom, from odin and everything will be removed and will be stock
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If I flash official one using ODIN then it will count my flasher again... I can only reset my flash counter using Triangle away.. but can't help it from OFFICIAL... so please? Any unrooting idea...?
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sam razzy said:
If I flash official one using ODIN then it will count my flasher again... I can only reset my flash counter using Triangle away.. but can't help it from OFFICIAL... so please? Any unrooting idea...?
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well if you flash orignal firmware via odin the counter will not be increase
counter increase only After root the firmware.
flash Only rom it will remove yellow icon and will not increase Counter
I think the firmware which you are flashing is not full wipe.Follow this:
1)Flash lpq or any other ics firmware and let it reboot and see if the root is still present if not
2)Now flash Indian firmware which was shipped with your phone.
Aijazji said:
well if you flash orignal firmware via odin the counter will not be increase
counter increase only After root the firmware.
flash Only rom it will remove yellow icon and will not increase Counter
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Thank you so much for helping... but lemme know how to remove the root ... so that even if I flash the original firmware... my device counter won't b counted... as you said... m having Root installed... so that my device will be counted the flash...
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sam razzy said:
Thank you so much for helping... but lemme know how to remove the root ... so that even if I flash the original firmware... my device counter won't b counted... as you said... m having Root installed... so that my device will be counted the flash...
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how to remove root
One flash stock rom .
Two reset Rom counter with USB Jig .
jje
JJEgan said:
how to remove root
One flash stock rom .
Two reset Rom counter with USB Jig .
jje
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No USB jig
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sam razzy said:
No USB jig
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Get one from ebay (or from someone on here)
They cost around $2....
sam razzy said:
Thank you so much for helping... but lemme know how to remove the root ... so that even if I flash the original firmware... my device counter won't b counted... as you said... m having Root installed... so that my device will be counted the flash...
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Once used triangle away to reset flash counter then go to recovery and do a factory reset(full wipe), remove battery, go into download mode, flash DDKL1 full firmware of some 300 mb and don't flash anything else(flashing stock firmware don't increase flash counter

Yellow Triangle on Boot.

Hi everyone.
Ive had my phone rooted for a while and ive been flashing allsorts over the past few months (kernels,roms,mods...)
I had the yellow triangle on boot when I first flashed the CFroot kernel (like everyone does)...
But somewhere along the line id managed to keep my phone rooted and somehow remove the triangle!
No matter what I flashed the triangle was still gone...
Unfortunatly today I had to 'ODIN' flash my stock rom again cuz all my backups were saying 'md5 mismatch' and thus the warning symbol appears when i root my phone again...
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
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Try using triangle away if youre using ICS, search for it. or flash a stock kernel that matches your firmware
match_stick said:
Hi everyone.
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
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Have a look at this thread, post 2 will tell you how to remove the yellow triangle then return CWM to full working order. If you flashed using chainfires CF root this will sort it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You will need the stock kernel from this post that fits your phone so make sure you download the correct one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
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Maybe this will work
match_stick said:
match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
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Try re-reading post 3, which is right above yours.
If you care to learn... the triangle is a visual indicator that a kernel that was NOT signed by Samsung is currently flashed to your phone.
So you can root your phone by flashing a CF-root kernel (linked in post 3), then re-flash a stock Samsung signed kernel (also in that post) to remove the triangle, and you will retain root. (That will NOT, however, remove the flash count. But you didn't ask about that...)
if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
enigmatyq said:
if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
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It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
ctomgee said:
It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
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well i use USB only in GB ROM,now is for sale on ebay )
@match_stick : now only thing is to get an USB JIG, and type on google : i9100 old bootloader,download and flash with odin.first,search on youtube: how to use USB JIG on i9100 . good luck
What you ask is simple and that is what you must have done....
Flash the official kernel back after cfroot, it removes the triangle.
But remember, the counter stays that's why people use jig, triangle away.
Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
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match_stick said:
Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
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If you had flashed Siyah with a method OTHER than Odin, then it would not show the triangle.
The triangle (and by extension, the count) only registers non-Samsung signed kernel flashes that are done via Odin. Sorry, I forgot to mention that before.
you can use a usb jig if you have access to it
Its better if u use triangle away....just make sure ur already using ICS rom...
cheers !
Flash stock firmware from sammobile.com
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How to uninstall (Darky'rom)

If i have a custom rom on my s3 would a factory wipe through kies be enough to wipe my device clean and go back to as it was fresh out the box?
No you need to flash the stock rom
Found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
And here is a guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
Hope this helps mate
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If u want to reset binary counter so its not evident to see its ever been flashed with a custom rom. Get triangle away, google search it or something. U need this to claim warranty or insurance
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Thanks dude ill have a look tomorrow
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hmm the UK link doesnt work on that page
Seany_Blitz said:
hmm the UK link doesnt work on that page
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Yes it does tested downloads .
jje
JJEgan said:
Yes it does tested downloads .
jje
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+1
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If the link does not work for you .
STOCK ROM SOURCES .
Stock rom thread there are two .
Via Checkfus .
From Sammobile.com
Via Google search .
jje
Always google it first
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Just go to www.sammobile.com/firmware, register and download the rom you need and install with Odin. First reset the flashcounter before flashing and after you flashed the rom do a factory reset.
gee2012 said:
Just go to www.sammobile.com/firmware, register and download the rom you need and install with Odin. First reset the flashcounter and after you flashed the rom do a factory reset.
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No, u need to reset flash counter before flashing stock rom as u will lose root and have to reroot with Odin..
the flash counter doesn't increase when flashing stock firmware from samfirmware
zodiaxe66 said:
No, u need to reset flash counter before flashing stock rom as u will lose root and have to retort with Odin..
the flash counter doesn't increase when flashing stock firmware from samfirmware
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I thought that is what i said
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gee2012 said:
I thought that is what i said
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No, but u correct it at 19.37. After my post.So all is good..
Everyone makes mistakes,i do to. but luckily there always some to correct it
Dam u did. See what i mean. OK it was easy to misunderstand.i think ooh s...
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zodiaxe66 said:
No, but u correct it at 19.37. After my post.So all is good..
Everyone makes mistakes,i do to. but luckily there always some to correct it
Dam u did. See what i mean. OK it was easy to misunderstand.i think ooh s...
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Nobody is perfect, my name is nobody

Strategy for prepping Note to go to AT&T for exchange?

I have been rooted since March so although I've been running ICS and various modems I have never taken an official OTA.
To make it stock and make the flash counter appear the way it should be I need be on the GB modem (UCLA1?) and Odin back to the original firmware while incorporating a flash counter reset somewhere in there correct? And then I could OTA to the latest official ICS and it will be good to send in?
Or is there an easier/faster method to Odin directly to the correct ICS firmware and set the flash counter correctly?
I'm a little concerned because I have recently seen other users mess their phones up trying to prep them for warranty exchange.
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Flash this to reset flash counter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569206
Unroot and go back to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23499670&postcount=133
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I flashed the flash counter resetter and did a freset, loaded the stock rom, and sent it in rooted....never heard a peep.
I guess I don't understand what actions increase the flash counter. I have flashed many kernels, roms, etc but it says custom binary: no in download mode so I guess I don't have to worry about that.
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sdc177 said:
I guess I don't understand what actions increase the flash counter. I have flashed many kernels, roms, etc but it says custom binary: no in download mode so I guess I don't have to worry about that.
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Anything flashed thru Odin will trip the counter
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sdc177 said:
I'm a little concerned because I have recently seen other users mess their phones up trying to prep them for warranty exchange.
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This will probably offend some. . .
. . .some of the people who have trouble restoring to stock using the posted method likely messed up their phone in the first place by the same reason.
I'm not trying to start any argument, I'm trying to reasure people you can do this.
The method is solid. Just read twice before you click anything.
Thanks all, I'm back to stock with a reset flash counter.
I forgot how terrible the stock experience is!
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sdc177 said:
Thanks all, I'm back to stock with a reset flash counter.
I forgot how terrible the stock experience is!
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I like a stripped down, OC'ed GB rom......(hiding behind the back fence at XDA headquarters)...:cyclops:

[Q] Can Samsung tell if your phone has been rooted?

My i9100m is having many problems so I have decided to send it in to Samsung for repair under the manufactures warranty. But before I do so, can Samsung tell if my phone has been rooted? If so how can I prevent them from figuring out?
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colebesner said:
My i9100m is having many problems so I have decided to send it in to Samsung for repair under the manufactures warranty. But before I do so, can Samsung tell if my phone has been rooted? If so how can I prevent them from figuring out?
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yes when you go to download modus Custom binary download says yes. Even when go back from root it wil stay costum. This wil tell samsung your phone is or where rooted. And your warranty is VOID
voltigeur said:
yes when you go to download modus Custom binary download says yes. Even when go back from root it wil stay costum. This wil tell samsung your phone is or where rooted. And your warranty is VOID
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the warranty is not void in Europe if you root the phone or flash a custom rom
You can always use triangle away, it resets your binary counter, and you also can use a JIG to do so.
regards
testadeferro said:
You can always use triangle away, it resets your binary counter, and you also can use a JIG to do so.
regards
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Apparently this app isn't available for my device.
Use a jig then. Its easy to build one. Or get one from eBay
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suitalero said:
the warranty is not void in Europe if you root the phone or flash a custom rom
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Really? Can you please explain more? It might be usefull for us, europeans Thanx
Triangle Away
Triangle Away worked just fine with my s2. You can try and download it from the dev's post.
colebesner said:
My i9100m is having many problems so I have decided to send it in to Samsung for repair under the manufactures warranty. But before I do so, can Samsung tell if my phone has been rooted? If so how can I prevent them from figuring out?
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yup!they can tell if your phone has been rooted,just use triangle away app,or jig and flash a stock firmware.

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