how to re-lock bootloader - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

i have the galaxy s3 verizon unlocked bootloader
wondering if i use odin to stock, will it relock the boot loader? ive seen that after i unlock the boot loader that i shouldnt do any more ota's .
so would odin do the trick if ever needed or is there another way?

bruderhood15 said:
i have the galaxy s3 verizon unlocked bootloader
wondering if i use odin to stock, will it relock the boot loader? ive seen that after i unlock the boot loader that i shouldnt do any more ota's .
so would odin do the trick if ever needed or is there another way?
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Get the EZ Unlock app. Will re-lock as well as unlock.

SiXandSeven8ths said:
Get the EZ Unlock app. Will re-lock as well as unlock.
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okay, thanks. thats actually what i used but i seen somewhere that its possible that the unlock option really wasnt working and lets say god for bid
that i messed up something and have to odin back.. maybe that would take care of it as well but hopefully it never comes down to that lol

bruderhood15 said:
okay, thanks. thats actually what i used but i seen somewhere that its possible that the unlock option really wasnt working and lets say god for bid
that i messed up something and have to odin back.. maybe that would take care of it as well but hopefully it never comes down to that lol
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A odin session back to stock relocks bootloader...i have not tested this yet, but it was confirmed from a couple other members.

droidstyle said:
A odin session back to stock relocks bootloader...i have not tested this yet, but it was confirmed from a couple other members.
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I, too, would just want to make sure you're positive about that. Its too possible to wander into a brick factory with this type of info misused by other random newbs on here.....
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TechSavvy2 said:
I, too, would just want to make sure you're positive about that. Its too possible to wander into a brick factory with this type of info misused by other random newbs on here.....
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All you have to do is flash back to stock, root, and upon reboot, if the custom unlock screen is present...well then your bootloader is locked back up. Also your not going to brick this device that easily...the worst that will happen is you will get the yellow triangle saying unsupported software detected...then you will have to odin a stock rom /kernel. I would never post information that would potentially brick somebodies device...

droidstyle said:
A odin session back to stock relocks bootloader...i have not tested this yet, but it was confirmed from a couple other members.
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I have done this and it does relock the bootloader.
Sent from unlocked boatloader Verizon galaxy SIII

yoyoche said:
I have done this and it does trick the boatloader.
Sent from unlocked boatloader Verizon galaxy SIII
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Its not a really a trick...the stock rom has the stock aboot.img, so after you flash back to stock, the unlocked aboot.img gets overwritten. Tha ks for confirming!

droidstyle said:
Its not a really a trick...the stock rom has the stock aboot.img, so after you flash back to stock, the unlocked aboot.img gets overwritten. Tha ks for confirming!
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thank you sir and i have pointed that out to my spell checker.
Sent from unlocked boatloader Verizon galaxy SIII

If you just clockwork mod recovery and do a restore back to stock how i had it before will that relock my bootloader?

shortguy088 said:
If you just clockwork mod recovery and do a restore back to stock how i had it before will that relock my bootloader?
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Flashing a backup of your stock Rom through your recovery will not lock your bootloader.

Hi,
I have cyanogenmode 10 and I wanted to lock the bootloader, I've read in this thread that we could do it with EZ Unlock but now my phone is completely dead. I know my phone had more than 30%. I have it plugged to the PC with the USB cable and when I plug or unplug I can hear the same sound as when we plug or unplug a USB device, however the screen is black.
I have tried to do a normal reboot, a recovery boot with volume down plus power button but nothing. If I hold the power button for about 10 seconds I can hear the sound from Windows like if I've just disconnected the device but nothing changes.
Has anyone ever experienced similar problem?
Thank you for your help.

You can not relock on a custom ROM it will brick your phone. Right now charge yurt phone on the wall outlet for an hour. The laptop is a lower current and may not be enough
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kintwofan said:
You can not relock on a custom ROM it will brick your phone. Right now charge yurt phone on the wall outlet for an hour. The laptop is a lower current and may not be enough
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Hi Kintwofan,
Thank you for your reply, I don't think it's a problem of battery. I have plugged it into the wall outlet for more than an hour now but still no signs of life I need to try another cable but I don't think it's the cable either because it was charging before.
Any other suggestion?
Thank you again for your time.

Two things. Have you pulled the battery let it sit, put it back in and try to go into recovery? Also, when plugged into your computer does it say it's searching for a driver, if so what is it called?
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kintwofan said:
Two things. Have you pulled the battery let it sit, put it back in and try to go into recovery? Also, when plugged into your computer does it say it's searching for a driver, if so what is it called?
Sent from my SCH-I535
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When I plug it into my computer it doesn't says anything but I play a sound when we plug a device via USB cable. I will try to remove the battery without braking everything
Thank you.

Fr33man76 said:
When I plug it into my computer it doesn't says anything but I play a sound when we plug a device via USB cable. I will try to remove the battery without braking everything
Thank you.
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try wiping all drivers related to the galaxy than reinstall them. Fixed it for me many times on the fascinate and once on this phone.

Fr33man76 said:
When I plug it into my computer it doesn't says anything but I play a sound when we plug a device via USB cable. I will try to remove the battery without braking everything
Thank you.
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Ya pull the battery let it sit for a while, put it back in then try booting into recovery
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OK, I have removed the battery for at least 3 hours but the result is the same. it won't boot up.
When I plug it to either the wall or the PC, the led for the power won't even light up.
I think I have a brick instead of a phone. Damn it.
Next time I will buy a Nexus instead of an HTC

That's what it sounds like. Plug it in without the battery, does the led stay red?
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[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.

[Q] Houston, boy do I have a problem!

Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
yup your bootloader is still locked
check the downloads thread and use version 1.2.
That means your boatloader is locked. You now must Odin back to stock and start over. Droid style has a guide stickied in the development thread. Follow section 6 of it.
Next time use ez unlock version 1.2 to unlock you boatloader.
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
downloads list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506
tekrhino said:
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
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Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
Prophotog said:
Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
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Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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Thanks to everyone!! Looks to be a long night. :>)
tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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I lol'ed at your post. A little dramatic, don't you think? He's not even close to bricked. Just Odin from download mode back to stock, and redo the steps with bootloader unlock.
Here is a gift (working ez-unlock v1.2)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42057363/com.mmmeff.ez.unlock_3.apk
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
Prophotog said:
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
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No need to do the boot chains. Just follow section 5 of this guide and I recommend root 66 for the ROM you flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28530394
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tekrhino said:
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
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I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
Prophotog said:
Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
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And just for future reference, it's Dalvik, not Kelvic
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Prophotog said:
I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
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Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
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kintwofan said:
Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
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You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
Prophotog said:
You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
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Cool, I take it you're up and running again. Just make sure you use ez unlock 1.2 next time. And the positive is you're an Odin pro now!
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Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
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Alex0826 said:
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
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Sprint kernel is causing the inversion. Flash a vzw kernel. Read first flash later.
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Who ever did your flash might not done it right cause ya not supposed to lose a flash like that unless he didn't do things right. I can factory reset mine and I wont loose flash
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Phone bricked after At&t update

So I just got my phone back working properly by flashing a Ruu for a previous problem. I was notified of the Jellybean update and proceeded to download it.. Everything was going fine when it came down to installation, but all of a sudden the phone went black and will not turn back on. It had a full charge on it,so Idk whats the problem.. Any suggestions ???
Let me guess: You were rooted and had superCID?
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Should have read this first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181929
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No, I don't have neither..
iElvis said:
Let me guess: You were rooted and had superCID?
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the whole process took awhile for me, felt like it rebooted a few times also. about 20 minutes i think, you could of got in a hurry during the process and messed it up. does the phone detect? maybe u can reruu?
Have you tried holding the power button down for a while (like 30 secs)? You can't get into bootloader via power+vol down? What happens when you plug into your computer? What do you see in Device Manager?
Bricks on stock phones from borked otas are not common, but they do happen. If so, AT&T is good about replacements.
If the charge LED does not come on when charging (use the wall charger, not USB), and the screen doesn't come on at all after charging overnight, the phone is probably not recoverable.
As iElvis mentioned, bricks caused be the OTA aren't common, but they do happen. For one thing, the OTA flashes a new hboot. So if something goes wrong during that process, it may brick the phone. If you are bone stock, its the fault of the update, so AT&T will replace it.
The LED does not come on, believe me I have tried keeping it on the charger all night, with no success.
redpoint73 said:
If the charge LED does not come on when charging (use the wall charger, not USB), and the screen doesn't come on at all after charging overnight, the phone is probably not recoverable.
As iElvis mentioned, bricks caused be the OTA aren't common, but they do happen. For one thing, the OTA flashes a new hboot. So if something goes wrong during that process, it may brick the phone. If you are bone stock, its the fault of the update, so AT&T will replace it.
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I tried this, and nothing happened.. I will head to my nearest AT&T store soon to get a replacement hopefully.. I guess its not all bad though, I have been enjoying my Lumia 920 with Windows phone 8, but I am missing my Android!
iElvis said:
Have you tried holding the power button down for a while (like 30 secs)? You can't get into bootloader via power+vol down? What happens when you plug into your computer? What do you see in Device Manager?
Bricks on stock phones from borked otas are not common, but they do happen. If so, AT&T is good about replacements.
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hrrsncrawford14 said:
So I just got my phone back working properly by flashing a Ruu for a previous problem. I was notified of the Jellybean update and proceeded to download it.. Everything was going fine when it came down to installation, but all of a sudden the phone went black and will not turn back on. It had a full charge on it,so Idk whats the problem.. Any suggestions ???
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I am having the same problem, just updated using 3.18 ruu and the phone went blank it detects as Qhsusb_dload and the ruu doesn't detect anymore
nmupparaju said:
I am having the same problem, just updated using 3.18 ruu and the phone went blank it detects as Qhsusb_dload and the ruu doesn't detect anymore
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Did you have SuperCID? S-on?
The OP is talking about updating via OTA, which is known to brick your phone if you have SuperCID and S-on. But I was wondering what would happen with the RUU, which was just posted by HTC a couple days ago.
redpoint73 said:
Did you have SuperCID? S-on?
The OP is talking about updating via OTA, which is known to brick your phone if you have SuperCID and S-on. But I was wondering what would happen with the RUU, which was just posted by HTC a couple days ago.
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I'm sure it's the same thing.
redpoint73 said:
Did you have SuperCID? S-on?
The OP is talking about updating via OTA, which is known to brick your phone if you have SuperCID and S-on. But I was wondering what would happen with the RUU, which was just posted by HTC a couple days ago.
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I did get supercid, unlocked bootloader installed cm10 relocked bootloader, ruu to 2.20 used for few days, used update tool from htc website to update to jellybean, after using the tool phone never booted back , dead (I guess brick)
When connected to windows pc qhusb_dload shows up
nmupparaju said:
When connected to windows pc qhusb_dload shows up
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You've got a brick. Sorry. It's not clear why this is happening, but once you're in that mode, you're done.

“System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone.” Me

I went to make a backup and ROM Manager said there was a new version of Recovery (ended in .8). I accepted and selected the Touch version. When I then tried to make a backup, the phone rebooted and I got this massage:
System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone.
Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help
Volume up/home/power just boots to this message every time. So does Volume down/home/power. There is no way to restore a backup or use the phone in any way. I have been doing this since the days of the OG Droid, but I am lost now. Please help.
sounds like you didnt unlock your booloader
Yes it does, but it has been unlocked for a long time, and I don't think I lost the unlock with tthe 4.1.2 update. How can I unlock the bootloader without being able to start the phone?
melucci said:
Yes it does, but it has been unlocked for a long time, and I don't think I lost the unlock with tthe 4.1.2 update. How can I unlock the bootloader without being able to start the phone?
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Prostrate yourself to Odin.
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melucci said:
Yes it does, but it has been unlocked for a long time, and I don't think I lost the unlock with tthe 4.1.2 update.
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OTA's ALWAYS re-lock the bootloader and remove root.
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melucci said:
Yes it does, but it has been unlocked for a long time, and I don't think I lost the unlock with tthe 4.1.2 update. How can I unlock the bootloader without being able to start the phone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
See download #4 and step 1 on how to use odin.
melucci said:
Volume up/home/power just boots to this message every time. So does Volume down/home/power. There is no way to restore a backup or use the phone in any way. I have been doing this since the days of the OG Droid, but I am lost now. Please help.
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Are you sure? Make sure you hold down Volume Down + Home for a few seconds before also hitting the Power button. I saw that same message yesterday when going back to stock and I was still able to boot into recovery/download mode. Also make sure your device is completely powered down (and not plugged in/charging)
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THAT DID IT! I held volume down/home for a few seconds and then held power. The phone booted to a mode I had not seen before (recovery/download as you said?) and I said cancel and the phone booted!
I ran EZ-Unlock to unlock the boot loader. I tried several apps that require superuser permissions and they were granted it and run fine. So I assume I am still rooted, right?
Thanks so much for your help.
sounds like you should be good to go. one thing you should should consider doing is backing your IMEI if you havent already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
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melucci said:
THAT DID IT! I held volume down/home for a few seconds and then held power. The phone booted to a mode I had not seen before (recovery/download as you said?) and I said cancel and the phone booted!
I ran EZ-Unlock to unlock the boot loader. I tried several apps that require superuser permissions and they were granted it and run fine. So I assume I am still rooted, right?
Thanks so much for your help.
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I done the same thing and it continues to go back to that same screen and will not restart.
PLEASE HELP!
kustom1955 said:
I done the same thing and it continues to go back to that same screen and will not restart.
PLEASE HELP!
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Odin flash a stock image then re-root and unlock your bootloader if you so desire.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Odin flash a stock image then re-root and unlock your bootloader if you so desire.
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My computer will not recognize my phone has been plugged in. I have deleted all the drivers and then reinstalled them anf can get my phone in odin mode but the computer still will not recognize my device.
Thanks for your help
kustom1955 said:
My computer will not recognize my phone has been plugged in. I have deleted all the drivers and then reinstalled them anf can get my phone in odin mode but the computer still will not recognize my device.
Thanks for your help
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First, some background info is needed.
1) What did you do to your phone?
2) You have no success booting into Download mode?
3) Did you flash something in recovery? If so, what is the file name of the file you flashed?
Edit: Disregard #2, apparently I can't read. Are you using the Samsung OEM cable? Have you tried using a different USB port? Different computer?
SlimSnoopOS said:
First, some background info is needed.
1) What did you do to your phone?
2) You have no success booting into Download mode?
3) Did you flash something in recovery? If so, what is the file name of the file you flashed?
Edit: Disregard #2, apparently I can't read. Are you using the Samsung OEM cable? Have you tried using a different USB port? Different computer?
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I just noticed the person you helped before me had a galaxy s3 and mine is a note 2 I605.
I opened the ROM manager app and it said something about allowing other devices to text from your same #.
I really hope this helps to figure this out. I'm going to try a different computer now.
kustom1955 said:
I just noticed the person you helped before me had a galaxy s3 and mine is a note 2 I605.
I opened the ROM manager app and it said something about allowing other devices to text from your same #.
I really hope this helps to figure this out. I'm going to try a different computer now.
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You...have a Note 2? Why are you commenting in the Verizon GSIII forum bud? You have to try either your respective Note 2 carrier forum (i605 = Verizon Note 2 right?) or the international Note 2 forums. No one here can help you. Create a new thread in the Q/A section of the proper phone forum you need and you will receive relevant help.
SlimSnoopOS said:
You...have a Note 2? Why are you commenting in the Verizon GSIII forum bud? You have to try either your respective Note 2 carrier forum (i605 = Verizon Note 2 right?) or the international Note 2 forums. No one here can help you. Create a new thread in the Q/A section of the proper phone forum you need and you will receive relevant help.
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Sorry, I didn't realize I was in the wrong area.
Thanks for your help
Verizon Warning NO MATTER WHAT
SlimSnoopOS said:
Odin flash a stock image then re-root and unlock your bootloader if you so desire.
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So far flashed HyperDrive, now AOKP, no matter what I do I get a yellow triangle and a warning.
I reflash stock
relfash VARLEC bootchain
reflash CWM
and try again.
No matter what options, settings, or ROM, I keep getting softbricked! ANY IDEAS?!>!
garvus said:
So far flashed HyperDrive, now AOKP, no matter what I do I get a yellow triangle and a warning.
I reflash stock
relfash VARLEC bootchain
reflash CWM
and try again.
No matter what options, settings, or ROM, I keep getting softbricked! ANY IDEAS?!>!
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After flashing CWM, you need to unlock the bootloader. You should be flashing a vrale6 bootloader zip OR using EZ Unlock v1.2 to unlock.
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if during start up and i see the word SAMSUNG WITH A LOCK THAT APPEARS UNLOCKED does that mean i have an unlocked bootloader?
puchodog1977 said:
if during start up and i see the word SAMSUNG WITH A LOCK THAT APPEARS UNLOCKED does that mean i have an unlocked bootloader?
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That means your Bootloader is not Unlocked. Make sure you use ez unlock 1.2 when unlocking. You can verify it's unlocked when you turn on the phone, and you see the word Samsung flash for a split second.
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System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone

Gang,
I rooted the phone, but I thought I unlocked the bootloader, but apparently it didn't work, when I boot the phone I get the error with a Yellow Triangle! -“System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off phone and go to the nearest Verison Wireless Store for Help.
I've tried going into ODIN, with Down/Home and Power, but the phone only vibrates, when I press up, with blank screen.. If I wait for the "“System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off phone and go to the nearest Verison Wireless Store for Help." It just sits there no change..
Is there any other way to unbrick the phone, did something change? I've done this to many other S3's but this one is giving me the flucks..
in the top left hand corner with verizon message is error in red: Secure Fail: Kernal
You softbricked. Odin back to the vzw. Then root again and unlock bootloader this time
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Lehocki said:
You softbricked. Odin back to the vzw. Then root again and unlock bootloader this time
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Thats the issue I can't get odin working,
morbeious said:
Thats the issue I can't get odin working,
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Try to boot into download mode again, but hit down instead of up to see if you can bypass the check and get into the system. If you can all you have to do is use ez unlock.
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Oh god, I got this message when I first did my phone. Literally had it for 10 minutes and just about died. Pull your battery, it'll boot into system. Then there's an app called EZ-Unlock. Use that and you'll be good.
DubleJayJ said:
Oh god, I got this message when I first did my phone. Literally had it for 10 minutes and just about died. Pull your battery, it'll boot into system. Then there's an app called EZ-Unlock. Use that and you'll be good.
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Thats what I had done too while rooting my phone. EZ-Unlock fixed the the yellow triangle and unlocked my bootloader. No worries don't panic you just need to unlock your bootloader
morbeious said:
Thats the issue I can't get odin working,
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Are you using a usb 3.0 port on your computer? Odin only works like 10% when I use a 3.0 port. Otherwise I would just try redownloading odin and right click on it and run as administrator.
Idk which method you used to root and unlock your bootloader but this always works for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825 I only use odin for flashing back to stock, I've had occasional fails when rooting or unlocking the bootloader.
But you only soft bricked your phone so it's fixable. Verizon just puts that's message there to scare people so you have to go in, be told your warranty is void and have to buy a new phone.
I will try a 2.0 usb, but are you daying the device should be found via odin even if the up/done home key combonation doesn't work?
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Does anyone have a link to a stock odin. There is a sticky under development section and when I flash the Odin file I still have root. Im hvaing issues with the same message and I've tried unlocking bootloader. When I odin using the .tar file the rom still has superuser on it. Am ibdoing somethinh wrong? Im looking forba stock odin with no superuser or anything so I can flash custom ROMS again.
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I did this a few times as well. All you have to do is follow the steps here to flash the bootchain. -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 Easy as pie and you should be back up in no time.

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