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stock to send in infuse under warranty ?

so what is the best way to make the phone look completely stock to send it in under warranty ?
use gtg unbrick then update through uckh1 ota?
also heard that att can see if youve flashed roms because of how many times download mode is accessed
any news or ideas about that?

Use gtg ultimate fix to get to stock.
Format internal SD card.
Format external SD card, if supplied.
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The_Zodiac said:
so what is the best way to make the phone look completely stock to send it in under warranty ?
use gtg unbrick then update through uckh1 ota?
also heard that att can see if youve flashed roms because of how many times download mode is accessed
any news or ideas about that?
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no the bootloaders have a counter but it seems to only be sensitive to the kernel being flashed to one built from sources (maybe it is detecting that it is a rogers kernel, maybe it is detecting something else). it will see the rom as samsung official even if it is modded and wont count it. this is only if you updated to the gb bootloader or maybe the kh1 bootloader and the counter doesnt start till after the bootloader is flashed.
the best way to check if this is a problem for you is to flash to samsung official firmware and enter download mode passing the screen that warns you about 3rd party firmware and see if there is a custom firmware count at the top left of the screen. if it says 0 you are good to go. again it doesn't count flashes, only flashes of non att infuse firmware/kernels and i dont know if it only counts download mode flashes or if it can detect cwm flashes as they go.

[Q] Yellow triangle of death?

Got the yellow triangle with " unauthorized software found on your device. Return to authorized Verizon dealer." I was trying to return this to stock and the directions on Odin said the bootloader had to be locked. I took the EZunlock and locked it back then all hell broke loose. Any ideas?

ergon said:
Got the yellow triangle with " unauthorized software found on your device. Return to authorized Verizon dealer." I was trying to return this to stock and the directions on Odin said the bootloader had to be locked. I took the EZunlock and locked it back then all hell broke loose. Any ideas?
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where did u read the bootloader had to be locked? all u need to do is odin back to stock, root, unlock bootloader.

All you need to do is download Odin, and and whatever tar file you want, boot phone into download (volume down, home, power), select yes when it asks are you sure, open Odin, select the tar file and start. Easy schmeasy
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ergon said:
Got the yellow triangle with " unauthorized software found on your device. Return to authorized Verizon dealer." I was trying to return this to stock and the directions on Odin said the bootloader had to be locked. I took the EZunlock and locked it back then all hell broke loose. Any ideas?
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You rebooted your phone after locking the bootloader. You shouldn't have done that. Your issue isn't unfixable tho, not by any means. IIRC VRALF2 I'm pretty sure is the only stock image that doesn't re-lock the bootloader(I haven't tested all of them). If you choose VRALG1 that will re-lock the bootloader for you when you flash it, it did for me the other day when I started over.
Just boot into download mode and flash the G1 thru Odin then do a factory wipe and you should be fine. I'm 99% sure you didn't trip the flash counter doing this, someone else chime in on this please?
And make sure you use PDA mode when you use Odin and don't unplug your phone from it until it says finished(even if it says removed, let it continue rebooting and doing its thing before unplugging. The Start and Cancel buttons should 'come back to life' when it's ok)

This might be the source the OP was referring to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253&highlight=odin+to+stock
Although it clearly says to NOT reboot after re-locking your bootloader, it does say that the first step is to lock it before flashing to stock via Odin. Further down in the thread he says he'll remove it from the guide, but I don't think flashing stock via Odin locks the BL so if youre trying to return it to Verizon I would lock it first.

nghtrain88 said:
This might be the source the OP was referring to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253&highlight=odin+to+stock
Although it clearly says to NOT reboot after re-locking your bootloader, it does say that the first step is to lock it before flashing to stock via Odin. Further down in the thread he says he'll remove it from the guide, but I don't think flashing stock via Odin locks the BL so if youre trying to return it to Verizon I would lock it first.
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Certain stock images do. I've had g1 lock and I've read that he will to.
Don't get me wrong, locking it yourself prior to flashing thru Odin is a good thing to do just to make sure. It's easier than having to re-root just to lock it then flash all over again.

Brian Gove said:
Certain stock images do. I've had g1 lock and I've read that he will to.
Don't get me wrong, locking it yourself prior to flashing thru Odin is a good thing to do just to make sure. It's easier than having to re-root just to lock it then flash all over again.
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the only stock rom i have found that locks the bootloader is vralhd... are you sure g1 locked your bootloader because i thought we had this conversation already lol? unless your returning the device, why would you even want to lock it back up?

droidstyle said:
the only stock rom i have found that locks the bootloader is vralhd... are you sure g1 locked your bootloader because i thought we had this conversation already lol? unless your returning the device, why would you even want to lock it back up?
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Yeah, I meant HD, not HE.
We did, but that was when I flashed F2. F2 doesn't lock it, but a week or so ago I had to flash back to stock to start over, used G1 and it re-locked my bootloader on me.
One of these days when I'm bored I'll sit down and try them all just to double check too.

cvbcbcmv said:
Don't over think it. This is simply happening because the bootloader is locked and your trying to run a custom rom. Just restore to stock and you're fine.
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I am having the same issue but when I go to restore back to stock Odin says it has completed 100% but when the phone reboots I get the triangle again. Please help.

i get this very same problem with with yellow triangle when i try to flash a rom it happend to me 2 times so i had to odin back any ideas why it happens when i try to flash a rom

Bootloader is locked
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Verizon note 2 will not go into download just yellow triangle
Okay bye hope someone can help me I rooted my galaxy note 2 by Verizon with framaroot and didn't realize the boot loader was locked and try to download ROM manager and it locked my phone up all I got was a yellow triangle said that they did not recognize a program then I did Adam's way of returning to stock with casual will not read it so then I found the root66_vzw..... same as stock but rooted and unlock boot loader and I flashed it and the pit file that went with it using Odin. It said pass when everything was done it upload bar on the phone I seen it on the screen and when it went to reset then it come back to the same Verizon yellow triangle and now I can't get it to going to download mode or do anything at all except for when I plug in the cable to my computer the yellow triangle come on. Can someone help?? Please I really we'd love to have my phone back! I would appreciate it very much thank you sincerely

worknman69 said:
Okay bye hope someone can help me I rooted my galaxy note 2 by Verizon with framaroot and didn't realize the boot loader was locked and try to download ROM manager and it locked my phone up all I got was a yellow triangle said that they did not recognize a program then I did Adam's way of returning to stock with casual will not read it so then I found the root66_vzw..... same as stock but rooted and unlock boot loader and I flashed it and the pit file that went with it using Odin. It said pass when everything was done it upload bar on the phone I seen it on the screen and when it went to reset then it come back to the same Verizon yellow triangle and now I can't get it to going to download mode or do anything at all except for when I plug in the cable to my computer the yellow triangle come on. Can someone help?? Please I really we'd love to have my phone back! I would appreciate it very much thank you sincerely
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We don't have a Note 2 go to the Note 2 forums to get help.

Screen shows "Custom" on startup

My Galaxy S3 shows "Custom" on startup with an unlock icon even though I flashed the stock ROM provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
Triangle Away says that my current status is:
Counter: 0
Binary: Official
Device: SCH-i535
What's the deal? I was under the impression that if the counter showed 0 then as far as the phone is concerned everything is stock.
I'd like to make this go away if possible so that I don't get crap from Verizon.

suprdave2 said:
My Galaxy S3 shows "Custom" on startup with an unlock icon even though I flashed the stock ROM provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
Triangle Away says that my current status is:
Counter: 0
Binary: Official
Device: SCH-i535
What's the deal? I was under the impression that if the counter showed 0 then as far as the phone is concerned everything is stock.
I'd like to make this go away if possible so that I don't get crap from Verizon.
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Mine says the same thing. Curious as to what it means too.
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Triangle away wont fix this, I think that if you flash back to complete stock it may go away. Unlocking the bootloader WILL get rid of it.
Basically, I don't remember which file, but it throws a code saying that you have rooted and gives that custom logo. Shouldn't have any effect on anything.
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It usually occurs when you make some sort of change after rooting, flashing a modem, changing a file, freezing something, or sometimes just restarting. It has even been reported on brand new phones out of the box. I did read somewhere where someone had some luck clearing all cache, and than doing a factory reset. IMO, just unlock the bootloader. Phone even boots faster

It's because your Rooted. Unlocking your bootloader will get rid of it.

Eh, that requires dealing with flashing custom recovery, and I haven't been successful following the guide with how to get it to do that with Odin - The phone rejects it with that secure boot crap.
Guess I'll just deal with the unlock icon

Will the ezrecovery/ezunlock apps still work for the new ota? Search the forums there is a thread about it.

suprdave2 said:
Eh, that requires dealing with flashing custom recovery, and I haven't been successful following the guide with how to get it to do that with Odin - The phone rejects it with that secure boot crap.
Guess I'll just deal with the unlock icon
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You don't need to Odin to flash a custom recovery or to unlock your bootloader. To unlock your bootloader, download and install this:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
Use version 1.2 as the latest version has issues.
TWRP recovery can be flashed through the GooManager app, CWM recovery can be flashed through ROM Manager (both downloadable on the market).

I just did a battery pull while in download mode and it fixed it, i was starting to get annoyed with it lol. Hope this helps you

Yellow Verizon warning sign

I rooted my phone and then installed the jellybean rom. It said it installed successfully and when it rebotted it now has the yellow Verizon warning sign. How can I repair this?

mxgregg said:
I rooted my phone and then installed the jellybean rom. It said it installed successfully and when it rebotted it now has the yellow Verizon warning sign. How can I repair this?
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Sounds like you need Triangle Away... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Reboot to download mode, check your flash counter (Custom Binary count, I believe).
Then run the Triangle Away app, make sure the number matches what you saw in your download mode, and reset from the app.
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EDIT: looked a little more, if that doesn't work you may have to ODIN back to stock and reroot. Can you link the thread of the ROM you installed?

DroidxRage said:
Sounds like you need Triangle Away... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Reboot to download mode, check your flash counter (Custom Binary count, I believe).
Then run the Triangle Away app, make sure the number matches what you saw in your download mode, and reset from the app.
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EDIT: looked a little more, if that doesn't work you may have to ODIN back to stock and reroot. Can you link the thread of the ROM you installed?
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I will check the thread. Is there a reset download I can do in Odin?

I believe you forgot to unlock your bootloader.
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DroidxRage said:
Sounds like you need Triangle Away... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Reboot to download mode, check your flash counter (Custom Binary count, I believe).
Then run the Triangle Away app, make sure the number matches what you saw in your download mode, and reset from the app.
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EDIT: looked a little more, if that doesn't work you may have to ODIN back to stock and reroot. Can you link the thread of the ROM you installed?
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Dude he just forgot to unlock the bootloader. He doesn't need triangle away he needs to do the rooting process all over and this time unlock the bootloader. Triangle Away doesn't work in that way as even if he resets the flash counter he still has a locked bootloader.

jmxc23 said:
Dude he just forgot to unlock the bootloader. He doesn't need triangle away he needs to do the rooting process all over and this time unlock the bootloader. Triangle Away doesn't work in that way as even if he resets the flash counter he still has a locked bootloader.
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My bad, I thought I recalled reading that was the original purpose of the app and it also came up in a search when I looked around a bit. Thanks for the clarification, although correct me if I'm wrong I don't think it would have had any adverse effect running it since it would just reset any counter.

No I am not saying it has any adverse effects just saying it won't unlock the bootloader. Also the bootloader must be unlocked for it to reset the counter.

victory shawdos
Rerooted now just need to find the correct file to unlock my bootloader. Thanks guys.

mxgregg said:
Rerooted now just need to find the correct file to unlock my bootloader. Thanks guys.
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
Pretty sweet piece of java there. You'll need to download the java sdk and open the download (don't extract it). From there, it will root/unlock your bootloader, flash a recovery, etc.
Good luck!

[Q] Was rooted - took OTA - hanging at white Verizon logo screen

I was rooted and made the mistake of accepting the latest OTA update, which I assume was the new and devious 4.3. The update process seemed to work fine, but on reboot, phone is now freezing at the white Verizon logo screen.
My boot sequence looks like this: "SAMSUNG ([lock pic] Custom)" -> "SAMSUNG GALAXY S III" on black -> Swirly SAMSUNG logo on black -> Verizon animation on white -> HANG at indefinitely repeating few-frame loop animation of shining Verizon logo on white background.
I can get to Download mode - it looks like this:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (2 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
*NO* mention of Warranty Bit.
Does this mean I am still on 4.1.2 and not dreaded 4.3 Knox? I don't want to screw up and accidentally brick this thing.
Unfortunately I have crappy notes from my original rooting, so I don't know if I had a simple root or custom ROM or custom bootloader or what. I know I have CF-Auto-Root-d2vzw-d2vzw-schi535.tar.md5, VRBMB1_Bootchain.tar.md5, and VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5 in my work folder, and I was only rooting so I could use SGS3 Easy UMS so I likely did whatever method was needed for that.
How can I get back to functional? Stock or custom, I don't care, but with all the bricking dangers I'm reading about after this new OTA update I just want to proceed extra carefully. Also I'd really like to not have to wipe the phone with a factory reset or anything like that.
Thanks for your help!

scrowdid said:
I was rooted and made the mistake of accepting the latest OTA update, which I assume was the new and devious 4.3. The update process seemed to work fine, but on reboot, phone is now freezing at the white Verizon logo screen.
My boot sequence looks like this: "SAMSUNG ([lock pic] Custom)" -> "SAMSUNG GALAXY S III" on black -> Swirly SAMSUNG logo on black -> Verizon animation on white -> HANG at indefinitely repeating few-frame loop animation of shining Verizon logo on white background.
I can get to Download mode - it looks like this:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (2 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
*NO* mention of Warranty Bit.
Does this mean I am still on 4.1.2 and not dreaded 4.3 Knox? I don't want to screw up and accidentally brick this thing.
Unfortunately I have crappy notes from my original rooting, so I don't know if I had a simple root or custom ROM or custom bootloader or what. I know I have CF-Auto-Root-d2vzw-d2vzw-schi535.tar.md5, VRBMB1_Bootchain.tar.md5, and VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5 in my work folder, and I was only rooting so I could use SGS3 Easy UMS so I likely did whatever method was needed for that.
How can I get back to functional? Stock or custom, I don't care, but with all the bricking dangers I'm reading about after this new OTA update I just want to proceed extra carefully. Also I'd really like to not have to wipe the phone with a factory reset or anything like that.
Thanks for your help!
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You got lucky. For some reason your boot chain didn't flash so it's still unlockable.
You need to flash this file in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using section 5 of this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then root and unlock with casual:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
Then download ez unlock 1.2 and verify it's unlocked.
Then you're good to go again. Install a custom rom and never accept an Ota again.
As far as wiping your phone goes, you can't really do much about that, this is pretty much a last resort.
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It's a nice write up Badusername..:good:
I just want to add that if you want to keep stock rooted, just make sure you disabled OTA. Like Badusername mentioned if you decided to flash custom rom then you don't have to worry about OTA.

If that's everything in download mode, then you are still on 4.1.2. If you want to try retaining your /sdcard data, then you could try Odin flashing the no-wipe VRBMB1 image.
If you would like to start clean and wipe away /sdcard, then Odin flash this VRBMF1 4.1.2 stock image. You would need to root and unlock in both cases. DO NOT accept the 4.3 OTA in either case.
Edit: ninja'd lmao...badly

Thanks! I am operational again with the No-Wipe flash. Whew!
Unfortunately, it looks like I lost all my text messages though. That was one of the main things I had been hoping to preserve, to keep a record of some conversations. Unless there's something I'm missing and they might still be lurking somewhere?
My photos survived and it looks like apart from a few settings it's mostly unwiped. Cool! Glad I didn't ruin it. Now I can try a custom 4.3 or something else if I want, but for now I'm just glad to have it working again.

This happened to me after flashing VZW-I535VRUCML1-20131220083128 instentionally to return back to stock.
after flashing with odin in PDA mode, the samsung 'custom' screen came on then the loop on the white logo.

blueblur said:
This happened to me after flashing VZW-I535VRUCML1-20131220083128 instentionally to return back to stock.
after flashing with odin in PDA mode, the samsung 'custom' screen came on then the loop on the white logo.
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Did you boot into recovery and do a factory reset?
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Did you boot into recovery and do a factory reset?
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When? Before flashing stock? No. After? No, but if I can get into recovery, I will.
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went into recovery after flashing odin image, that did the trick. thank you.
still showing 'custom' when starting up

blueblur said:
When? Before flashing stock? No. After? No, but if I can get into recovery, I will.
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went into recovery after flashing odin image, that did the trick. thank you.
still showing 'custom' when starting up
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No problem. Idk why custom would be there unless you tried flashing something pre-4.3 in Odin beforehand? Odin flashing the VRUCML1 tar would wipe everything else off the phone in terms of rom and root. It doesn't affect anything unless you plan on doing a warranty replacement.

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No problem. Idk why custom would be there unless you tried flashing something pre-4.3 in Odin beforehand? Odin flashing the VRUCML1 tar would wipe everything else off the phone in terms of rom and root. It doesn't affect anything unless you plan on doing a warranty replacement.
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I was trading it in to verizon for the note 3. i'm good to go now. thanks for your help!

scrowdid said:
Thanks! I am operational again with the No-Wipe flash. Whew!
Unfortunately, it looks like I lost all my text messages though. That was one of the main things I had been hoping to preserve, to keep a record of some conversations. Unless there's something I'm missing and they might still be lurking somewhere?
My photos survived and it looks like apart from a few settings it's mostly unwiped. Cool! Glad I didn't ruin it. Now I can try a custom 4.3 or something else if I want, but for now I'm just glad to have it working again.
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Just a suggestion. I use an app in the play store called sms backup plus. It backs up your texts to your email.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync
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