[Q] Were can i find the original ICS bootloader - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,
I am using ICS 4.0.3, i have a USB JIG and i want to use it to reset the flash counter and get rid of the pesky triangle.
From what i found on the website i understand that i will have to flash the ‘old’ gingerbread bootloader to get the JIG working with ICS.
I am using this ICS rom I9100XWLP7_I9100XXLPS_I9100XENLP3.
I have two questions
1) Will the ‘old’ gingerbread bootloader work with the above mentioned rom?
2) Were can i find the original ICS bootloader to bring my phone to its initial state in case i need to claim guarantee.
Thanks in advance for your answer
Greetz Henk

Just use triangle away app to get rid of counter and triangle on ics.
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Usb jig is working with this rom GT-I9100_FOP_I9100XWLP7_I9100OXXLPH_I9100XXLPS. I want to update to dxlp9 and root with CF-Root but i can't reset the counter. On that xwlp7 the jig is working (personally tested).

davidsgs23 said:
Usb jig is working with this rom GT-I9100_FOP_I9100XWLP7_I9100OXXLPH_I9100XXLPS. I want to update to dxlp9 and root with CF-Root but i can't reset the counter. On that xwlp7 the jig is working (personally tested).
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You need to flash the old bootloader from odin.
http://db.tt/Jq43Qpgf
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[Q] Reset binary counter for I9100G?

I've a GT-I9100G with 3e recovery. Tried the old bootloader from Intratech's thread. But Odin failed (see image). I got it working by flashing the stock bootloader.
So here I assume old bootloader isn't compatible with I9100G, right? I've searched but everyone is pointing to the same bootloader used for I9100. While none of the G's owners reported back their success (or failure).
Any other ideas on how downgrade to be able to reset counter with a jig?
phone details
PDA: I9100GJPKH8
PHONE: I9100GDZKH5
CSC: I9100GOJPKG7
An i9100 is not a i9100G and they have different firmwares so the bootloader is also different.You could try and reflash an older firmware until there is and older flashable bootloader.Although once the new bootloader is set i dont know if its changable.If you know what older firmware you need I could look for it.
yea figured that pretty much. However the phone came loaded with the mentioned firmware. I tried to figure which firmware was compatible with it but no luck.
Any idea, resource or list one could look into? and how much old of firmware should one try to get the 2e recovery? I read somewhere that 3e was introduced on Android v2.2
Thanks cooza. I hope someone could point me to the right direction on this one.
redhams said:
yea figured that pretty much. However the phone came loaded with the mentioned firmware. I tried to figure which firmware was compatible with it but no luck.
Any idea, resource or list one could look into? and how much old of firmware should one try to get the 2e recovery? I read somewhere that 3e was introduced on Android v2.2
Thanks cooza. I hope someone could point me to the right direction on this one.
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its quite possible that the G-series being released after the i9100 international came with the new bootloader pre-installed from the factory and that will be why its so hard to find a solution.I can only guess that in time with new firmwares someone will be able to find a way to make the old i9100 bootloader compatable with the newer series phones like the G,M and T galaxies and hopefully it will be Odin flashable to help other owners out.
Pls help
cooza said:
An i9100 is not a i9100G and they have different firmwares so the bootloader is also different.You could try and reflash an older firmware until there is and older flashable bootloader.Although once the new bootloader is set i dont know if its changable.If you know what older firmware you need I could look for it.
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Hi Mate,
If you could help i will be greatful?
I am trying to get my jig to work and reste my binary but no luck.
What you would segest to use as old firmware to get the USB Jig work?
I am back to XWKE7 and nothing is happening? it does somehow work on the Si9000 which i beleive they are the same Jig?
Please help or direct as i've tried everything.
Cheers,
sorry to bumping old thread..
i reset my counter with flash back with ODIN.
just flash PDA with stock DZKI1
no need pit and no need repartition..
after that just flash any rom and i can use USB Jig to reset the counter..
Here is a patch for the i9100g.
It is the bootloader from firmware DZKJ2.
View attachment i9100g_jig-patch.tar
Use ODIN and flash this file with checked bootloader option.
Then you can use JIG to reset the binary counter.
I've a GT-I9100G with 3e recovery. Tried the old bootloader from Intratech's thread. But Odin failed (see image). I got it working by flashing the stock bootloader.
So here I assume old bootloader isn't compatible with I9100G, right? I've searched but everyone is pointing to the same bootloader used for I9100. While none of the G's owners reported back their success (or failure).
Any other ideas on how downgrade to be able to reset counter with a jig?
phone details
PDA: I9100GJPKH8
PHONE: I9100GDZKH5
CSC: I9100GOJPKG7
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Check whether 'triangle away' app by chainfire is compatible with i9100G
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Resetting Binary Counters GT-19100G INDIAN
Thanks!
Thanks a lot buddy..
mdtxoom said:
Here is a patch for the i9100g.
It is the bootloader from firmware DZKJ2.
View attachment 916637
Use ODIN and flash this file with checked bootloader option.
Then you can use JIG to reset the binary counter.
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Thanks a lot buddy. this worked surprisingly well for me and Bingo! the binary counter is reset and yellow triangle is gone. BTW, i have a I9100G with SuperROM v3.1 running on it.
asraf8 said:
sorry to bumping old thread..
i reset my counter with flash back with ODIN.
just flash PDA with stock DZKI1
no need pit and no need repartition..
after that just flash any rom and i can use USB Jig to reset the counter..
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Thanks a lot! It worked perfect for me.
mdtxoom said:
Here is a patch for the i9100g.
It is the bootloader from firmware DZKJ2.
View attachment 916637
Use ODIN and flash this file with checked bootloader option.
Then you can use JIG to reset the binary counter.
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Hello. I am using CM9 right now. I found that I couldn't reset binary counter with my USBjig. Will this patch still works for me? Since I am using ICS right now with CM9. Hope to get answer and sorry for pumping question to this old thread. Thank you guys.
walauu said:
Hello. I am using CM9 right now. I found that I couldn't reset binary counter with my USBjig. Will this patch still works for me? Since I am using ICS right now with CM9. Hope to get answer and sorry for pumping question to this old thread. Thank you guys.
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Definitely!
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Paras Lehana said:
Definitely!
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I read somewhere that flashing a gb bootloader on ics rom will brick the phone!!!
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Kingspp said:
I read somewhere that flashing a gb bootloader on ics rom will brick the phone!!!
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Hi, yes i confirm to you if you flash an GB bootloader over an ICS bootloader that will brick your device, that happened two times for me...
Somebody can tell me if this patched bootloader works with an ICS bootloader, please ? Because i don't want to brick it again. Thanks.
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Oijkn said:
Hi, yes i confirm to you if you flash an GB bootloader over an ICS bootloader that will brick your device, that happened two times for me...
Somebody can tell me if this patched bootloader works with an ICS bootloader, please ? Because i don't want to brick it again. Thanks.
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No...ics and gb bootloaders are different...you cant boot up windows on a mac bootloader....remember for any software it will have backward compatibility not forward...so gb bootloader cant run ics..
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If you guys really want to clear the binary counter.... Its simple...worked for me....
Flash the gb of your country using odin and then the bootloader patch and then jig procedure....thanks to street79 for his procedure
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shirdisanthosh said:
Thanks a lot buddy. this worked surprisingly well for me and Bingo! the binary counter is reset and yellow triangle is gone. BTW, i have a I9100G with SuperROM v3.1 running on it.
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Any answer...
so can i or not flash this patch over ics bootloader to reset the counter with a jig afterwards?
question:
does TriangleAway works on i9100G ?
Hi,
I used the patch in ICS rom but it fails in Odin,
What is the solution?

[Q] Resetting Binary Counters GT-19100G

I've a Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100G. Now, I want to replace it.
I've unrooted it.
I've bought the USB JIG for GT-19100.
Now, I used that jig to reset that counters (3 for me) but it doesn't work - It does proceed to the Download Mode but doesn't do anything.
Now, my doubts are:
WHAT THE HELL SHOULD I DO TO REPLACE IT?
Is the USB JIG is different for the G variant?
Do I need to root first?
Is there anyone with the I9100G who has successfully reset the binary counters?
AND THE MOST IMPORTANT
What to do now!
Information about my Indian I9100G:
Model Number: GT-I9100G
Android Version: 2.3.6
Phone Code: GT-I9100GLKGINU
Firmware Versions:
PDA: I9100GXWLA1
Phone: I9100DDKL1
CSC: I9100GODDKL1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7
[email protected]#2
Its weird that the jig doesn't work. My best bet is that you should flash an ics rom and then use chainfires triangle away app to clear the binary.
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I've found the solution
Thanks for trying to help me.
But for guys who are experiencing problems in resetting binary counters, here is the SOLUTION
Removing Binary Counter using USB Jig
Binary can only be removed using USB Jig which can be bought from online shop or local shop if applicable
So far only old bootloader (KJ2 and lower) can be used for removing binary binary counter
If running newer than KJ2, for example KL3 and above, you need to flash back the old bootloader for the USB Jig to work again
Normally, to use USB Jig, just turn off the phone and plug the USB jig. Done
Download the attached i9100g-reset-binary-counter.zip and extract to get tar file. Password : mahadirlab-reset-b001 (Credit to Mahadir Ahmad)
Using Odin, just replace the PDA file with this provided tar file
Do not use PIT file and start the flashing
Now you can use the USB Jig just like mentioned above
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Thanks
This worked for me, thanks
Triangle away question
Has anyone tried triangle away on i9100G?
abcdjdj said:
Has anyone tried triangle away on i9100G?
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Ya, a lot...but it seems that it doesnt work on it
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Triangle away app works only with exynos+ICS
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hi a question
Paras Lehana said:
I've a Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100G. Now, I want to replace it.
I've unrooted it.
I've bought the USB JIG for GT-19100.
Now, I used that jig to reset that counters (3 for me) but it doesn't work - It do proceeds to the Download Mode but doesn't do anything.
Now, my doubts are:
WHAT THE HELL SHOULD I DO TO REPLACE IT?
Does the USB JIG is different for the G variant?
Do I need to root first?
Is there anyone with the I9100G who has reset the binary counters?
AND THE MOST IMPORTANT
What to do now!
Information about my Indian I9100G:
Model Number: GT-I9100G
Android Version: 2.3.6
Phone Code: GT-I9100GLKGINU
Firmware Versions:
PDA: I9100GXWLA1
Phone: I9100DDKL1
CSC: I9100GODDKL1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7
[email protected]#2
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Do you need to reset Custom binary download to fix an issue with the firmware i kinda messed up mine trying to root it-
I just managed to reset my binary without using usb jig or any aditional bootloader.
Stock rom 4.1.2 +Root+Triangle away=sucess
Note :
I hv tried previously same method on ics &cus rom but fail
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Solution 100% working for Reseting the counter .
nainaabd said:
I just managed to reset my binary without using usb jig or any aditional bootloader.
Stock rom 4.1.2 +Root+Triangle away=sucess
Note :
I hv tried previously same method on ics &cus rom but fail
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Thanks Mate > Your advice did worked successfully Without using USB JIG .
Method : i9100GXXLSR Rom ( Sammobile ) 4.1.2 Stock
: Rooted with SU-BB-Installer.zip ( rooting process follow asper instructions available )
Updated trangle away .apk (Ver. 2.90) download and install
Run Trangle away > Done
We can revert back 4.1.2 stock binary once again to make it factory default handset , There no More Custom binary count !
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[Q] Can I flash old bootloader on stock ICS?

I flashed stock ICS 4.0.3. LPQ through ODIN and flashed CF-root. Now I would like to remove yellow triangle and flash counter with USB jig which I have here. I was reading about USB jig wont reset flash counter if stock ICS is flashed because of new bootloader. Can I flash old bootloader to make USB jig working? I have done that on stock 2.3.5 firmware and USB jig has done his job well but can I do the same on stock ICS now? Can I brick my sgs2 with that? Thanks!
bpodnar said:
I flashed stock ICS 4.0.3. LPQ through ODIN and flashed CF-root. Now I would like to remove yellow triangle and flash counter with USB jig which I have here. I was reading about USB jig wont reset flash counter if stock ICS is flashed because of new bootloader. Can I flash old bootloader to make USB jig working? I have done that on stock 2.3.5 firmware and USB jig has done his job well but can I do the same on stock ICS now? Can I brick my sgs2 with that? Thanks!
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since your on ics now, no need for jig. Just use triangle away to remove yellow triangle and counter.
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Is it safe?
bpodnar said:
Is it safe?
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yes it is if you know this...
1: your on ics bootloader
2: checked download mode and know what the counter says.
If triangle away says differently don't forward. Otherwise yes.
I'V done multiple times.
well, if bootloader updates with new ROM then I'm on ICS bootloader and flash counter is on 1 at this moment cause I've reset it before with jig whrn I was on 2.3.5 rom
bpodnar said:
well, if bootloader updates with new ROM then I'm on ICS bootloader and flash counter is on 1 at this moment cause I've reset it before with jig whrn I was on 2.3.5 rom
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Yes you used Odin to flash stock ROM, you are on ICS bootloader
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atifsh said:
Yes you used Odin to flash stock ROM, you are on ICS bootloader
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So I can use freely triangle away in this case?
bpodnar said:
So I can use freely triangle away in this case?
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Yes
I'm on cm9 with clockwork mod and 0 counter.... sure looks great
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[Q] Confused with S2 process / keeping warranty

Hi,
First post in this forum but have been on XDA for a while now (galaxy ace/note). Did look for this before posting. My wife has an S2 and it recently updated (via kies) to ICS. Its the UK (H3G) carrier version. Im not new to rooting/roms/flashing etc as have flashed my old galaxy ACE countless times CM7/9 etc.
I understand the S2 has a custom flash counter which could screw up warranty.
She hates this (H3G) ICS as it has quite a load of bugs. (Freezes lots etc) and I was wondering the following:-
1 - Do you need to root the s2 to flash via ODIN?
2 - Will flashing a stock ROM from sammobile increase the flash counter?
3 - If so will triangle away work to get rid?
She is not keen on the warranty being void but will happily go back to GB if I can do it for her.
PJ147 said:
Hi,
First post in this forum but have been on XDA for a while now (galaxy ace/note). Did look for this before posting. My wife has an S2 and it recently updated (via kies) to ICS. Its the UK (H3G) carrier version. Im not new to rooting/roms/flashing etc as have flashed my old galaxy ACE countless times CM7/9 etc.
I understand the S2 has a custom flash counter which could screw up warranty.
She hates this (H3G) ICS as it has quite a load of bugs. (Freezes lots etc) and I was wondering the following:-
1 - Do you need to root the s2 to flash via ODIN?
2 - Will flashing a stock ROM from sammobile increase the flash counter?
3 - If so will triangle away work to get rid?
She is not keen on the warranty being void but will happily go back to GB if I can do it for her.
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You can root using odin, flashing anything will increase your counter and Triangle away does work but it can hard brick you phone at the same time.
s.d.oconnor said:
You can root using odin, flashing anything will increase your counter and Triangle away does work but it can hard brick you phone at the same time.
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Cheers for the quick reply. The first question was do you need root for odin? is Triangle away that risky?
A. No.
B. No.
C. No need if not rooted as flashing official firmware package will not increase the counter. An insecure kernel will.
Just follow Intratech's official firmware thread. Has all the instructions you need.
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UpInTheAir said:
A. No.
B. No.
C. No need if not rooted as flashing official firmware package will not increase the counter. An insecure kernel will.
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Thanks for the answer. So Ill just grab the H3G 2.3.3 from sammobile and flash it. Shell be very happy!
If you want to remove the triangle and reset the counter you can use a jig usb and after flashing the old bootloader
I have miss read what you put, sorry about that i though you wanted to root.
PJ147 said:
Thanks for the answer. So Ill just grab the H3G 2.3.3 from sammobile and flash it. Shell be very happy!
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Or here with a guide;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...L1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7/G Download
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Flashing the stock Rom = No Triangle
I flashed the leaked version of ICS using ODIN and didn't get the flash count triangle, It wasn't until I flashed the edited stock kernel that allows root (without effecting the rest of the phone) That I did.
But using Triangle away got rid of it and I feel the major warning message may be a little overkill as it only took a second and it doesn't even reboot the phone.
s.d.oconnor said:
I have miss read what you put, sorry about that i though you wanted to root.
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Thats cool. Thanks for answering.
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[Q] How can I reset flash counter on I9100G ?

Hello ,
How can I reset flash counter on I9100G ?
well there are two ways
A.use triangle away to reset counter(not tested highly dangerous)
B.get usb jig and follow this
1.if your on ics flash back to gb and flash gb old bootloader
2.connect usb jig and your device will go download mode and you will see the counter reset
3.flash ics(if you want it) and to root it without increasing the counter follow method 2 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679778
tips:when you get the ics make sure you get dont get lp7(because of hardbrick bug) but ics.and i got it form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565715
darkshadow1997 said:
well there are two ways
A.use triangle away to reset counter(not tested highly dangerous)
B.get usb jig and follow this
1.if your on ics flash back to gb and flash gb old bootloader
2.connect usb jig and your device will go download mode and you will see the counter reset
3.flash ics(if you want it) and to root it without increasing the counter follow method 2 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679778
tips:when you get the ics make sure you get dont get lp7(because of hardbrick bug) but ics.and i got it form here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1565715
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Thank you but I haven't got Usb Jig.
TriangleAway is very easy , Do you have tried ?
Arnadel said:
Thank you but I haven't got Usb Jig.
TriangleAway is very easy , Do you have tried ?
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triangle away works
neerajganga said:
triangle away works
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Dose it work on i9100G too?
And that too on ics??
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incarnation95 said:
Dose it work on i9100G too?
And that too on ics??
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yes it works on i9100g
and it only works on ics
I try it now and tell me
Magic header not found unsupported device
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eng.mohamed851 said:
I try it now and tell me
Magic header not found unsupported device
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which kernel are u on
Lastest codeworkx kernal
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hey neerajganga
you said triangle away worked, the reason i said it was not tested and highly dangerous was because no one even tried on i9100g so thats why.my question is this will it work with i9100g with rootbox ics with cm based kernel?
also eng.mohamed851
are you in ics or gb because triangle away works only for ics.
Triangle Away does not work on I9100g.. It says MAGIC HEADER NOT FOUND.
May be we need to request its developer to make it compatible with I9100G also..
+1
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get a jig or google how to create your own usb jig. this is the only way
Why do people continue to post offtopic crap in development sections?
This forum is for developments, not questions or general discussion or the "I cant use search button" forum
Questions go in Q&A.
Discussions go in General.
Developments, ie ROMS, Kernels, Mods, Reference etc goes in appropriate device dev forum.
How hard is that to comprehend???
Stock German 2.3.6 and stock German 4.0.4 DIDN'T WORK with usb jig.
I tried this but no success.
panosfx said:
Stock German 2.3.6 and stock German 4.0.4 DIDN'T WORK with usb jig.
I tried this but no success.
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u need to flash the old bootloader after flashing 2.3.6
ten only u can clear with a jig
And where can i find old bootloader?
panosfx said:
And where can i find old bootloader?
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for i9100g here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28343633&postcount=3
How to install old bootloader and reset counter?
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 and unsuccessfully attempted to root the phone and the counter is on 5.
Current state of the phone is that it can only access download mode.
Tried a jig, that didn't work. Next tried to install old bootloader using Odin this also failed.
Initially the phone was running ICS and I believe I must have attempted to install an incompatible root kernel.
My intention was to reset the binary counter and then use Kies to restore the original firmware.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
RobFin said:
I have a Galaxy s2 GT-I9100 and unsuccessfully attempted to root the phone and the counter is on 5.
Current state of the phone is that it can only access download mode.
Tried a jig, that didn't work. Next tried to install old bootloader using Odin this also failed.
Initially the phone was running ICS and I believe I must have attempted to install an incompatible root kernel.
My intention was to reset the binary counter and then use Kies to restore the original firmware.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
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