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"Unauthorized Software Found" Notice -- How to reset it?

Hi guys.
So I am very new to the Verizon Galaxy S3, and I didn't see this question anywhere that I looked in this section so forgive me anyways if it has been posted before.
After flashing the cm10 nightly from 2012-10-05 (October 5) I got the unauthorized software notice and I can't get it to go away.
Does anybody know how to reset it?
Help is much appreciated.
Thanks.
--Sam

You will have to Odin back to stock and start over. That message means you did not unlock your bootloader.

apacseven said:
You will have to Odin back to stock and start over. That message means you did not unlock your bootloader.
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I did unlock my bootloader. But now that I can't tether it might be a while to download the 1.2GB file. Thanks man!

If you used ez unlock, there is a chance u had the version that wasnt unlocking properly. That message def comes from flashing custom kernel and a secure aboot in my experience. I think the version everyone said for sure works was 1.2.

apacseven said:
If you used ez unlock, there is a chance u had the version that wasnt unlocking properly. That message def comes from flashing custom kernel and a secure aboot in my experience. I think the version everyone said for sure works was 1.2.
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I had to use 1.1 cause 1.2 wouldn't open on my phone. :/

Yep, the dreaded triangle. I had use EZ Unlock v1.4 and it screwed me. Use v1.2 or v1.0 I had to Odin back to stock and start from there. All is running well now.
This was how I got it back to stock (rooted). I had to use that special tip in the grey box to work for mine.

I remember when I had this happen to me. I was a total noob at flashing when I got my S3. Tried to install some rom with custom kernel and kept getting this at reboot. Didn't know anything about unlocking bootloader
A month later and I'm a pro... Well maybe not a pro, but no more triangle of death!
At the time, though, I nearly **** my pants lol.
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That happened to me, I thought sh#%, I gotta go to Verizon and act stupid. I Messed with it for a few minutes and figured it out. Then odined it back. You learn fast thanks to the geniuses in these forums.
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Sorry for posting on an old thread but I though a link to Ez Unlocker V1.2 would be nice for anyone else having this problem. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31819403

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Had this happen to me last weekend. I thought my boot loader was unlocked but it turned out the superuser app I flashed (which I thought was an updated one) didn't have the thing to unlock the boot loader. Basically I just rooted and assumed I had it unlocked... Then flashed MOAR and after aroma froze 5 times and finally got the whole way through i met mr triangle. Haha
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Download the official software update from somewhere online and flash it in Odin. Just make sure you download it for Verizon
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No longer works after Verizon 4.3 OTA
ThePatelBros said:
Download the official software update from somewhere online and flash it in Odin. Just make sure you download it for Verizon
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This process no longer appears to work after Verizon OTA'd the official 4.3 update. I tried to flash back to stock following the steps here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
However I'm unable to flash the VRALEC bootchain successfully. I'm wondering if Verizon had a little extra magic in that update.

johncase142 said:
This process no longer appears to work after Verizon OTA'd the official 4.3 update. I tried to flash back to stock following the steps here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
However I'm unable to flash the VRALEC bootchain successfully. I'm wondering if Verizon had a little extra magic in that update.
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Don't flash anything in Odin. Once on TW 4.3, you're permanently on TW 4.3 because of Knox bootloader. You have the potential to brick your device if you flash anything in Odin.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Don't flash anything in Odin. Once on TW 4.3, you're permanently on TW 4.3 because of Knox bootloader. You have the potential to brick your device if you flash anything in Odin.
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I have already tried the original 4.0.4 ROM and am getting the yellow unauthorized triangle. Any idea how to make this thing boot again?

johncase142 said:
I have already tried the original 4.0.4 ROM and am getting the yellow unauthorized triangle. Any idea how to make this thing boot again?
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After which step did you see this yellow triangle? Could you be very specific? Did the ICS tar flash successfully? Cuz from what I understand with 4.3 on other carrier's S3, once you're on TW 4.3 you can't downgrade. I want to tell you to flash VRBMF1 jellybean stock firmware since you've already flashed ICS firmware with no hard brick.

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After which step did you see this yellow triangle? Could you be very specific? Did the ICS tar flash successfully? Cuz from what I understand with 4.3 on other carrier's S3, once you're on TW 4.3 you can't downgrade. I want to tell you to flash VRBMF1 jellybean stock firmware since you've already flashed ICS firmware with no hard brick.
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I tried flashing the VRALEC bootchain first, and it took, but then threw the yellow triangle. After that I tried loading VRALF2 stock firmware and it did not give any errors. I tried again with VRALEC bootchain with no success. Then tried VRALF2 bootchain and VRBMD3 bootchain. I can boot into stock recovery and Odin, but that's all.

johncase142 said:
I have already tried the original 4.0.4 ROM and am getting the yellow unauthorized triangle. Any idea how to make this thing boot again?
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We don't know. That means bootloader is locked. It would have to be Odin again. If got that with stock tar could be brick. If try to unlock may get hard brick. You kinda past the point of no return. Can try to Odin another newer one like MF1 and see what happens. It is saying the kernel is not compatible. Can't clear that message anyway without another stock Odin. Can't unlock with that message anyway. It's too late.
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prdog1 said:
We don't know. That means bootloader is locked. It would have to be Odin again. If got that with stock tar could be brick. If try to unlock may get hard brick. You kinda past the point of no return. Can try to Odin another newer one like MF1 and see what happens. It is saying the kernel is not compatible. Can't clear that message anyway without another stock Odin. Can't unlock with that message anyway. It's too late.
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Ok, I'm already downloading MF1 on my really slow Internet connection. It may be done by sunrise.

[Q] Not sure what to do next after rooting Galaxy Note 10.1, help unroot?

My device: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - 16GB
I'm pretty much very new to modding and everything but I did the rooting from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152 I used the first method and once I rebooted my device it was freezing and every few seconds it would say "Unfortunately, S Note has stopped working". I restarted my device and the same thing kept happening. Next, I tried using the second method of rooting but nothing seemed to be working still, so I did a factory reset. Everything seems fine now but I think I just want to unroot eveything altogether. Is that possible?

Luiza12340 said:
My device: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 - 16GB
I'm pretty much very new to modding and everything but I did the rooting from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152 I used the first method and once I rebooted my device it was freezing and every few seconds it would say "Unfortunately, S Note has stopped working". I restarted my device and the same thing kept happening. Next, I tried using the second method of rooting but nothing seemed to be working still, so I did a factory reset. Everything seems fine now but I think I just want to unroot eveything altogether. Is that possible?
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Flash a stock Rom with Odin and don't root.
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If everything's working fine now and it's rooted why do you want to get rid of root?
Also, as you used ODIN to flash cf-root you will need to run the triangle-away app to reset the flash counter before flashing a stock rom otherwise your flash counter will be more than the "0" it's supposed to be and you may have trouble if you need to return under warranty...

ultramag69 said:
If everything's working fine now and it's rooted why do you want to get rid of root?
Also, as you used ODIN to flash cf-root you will need to run the triangle-away app to reset the flash counter before flashing a stock rom otherwise your flash counter will be more than the "0" it's supposed to be and you may have trouble if you need to return under warranty...
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Well I'd actually would just want to get rid of the clockworkmod root because it increases binary count and doesn't let updates through, as least thats what I read.

You need to use triangle away to reset the flash counter. You can flash the stock recovery after to get stock recovery back but you won't be able to flash a new custom rom using this. You will retain root access though if you want to use TB or change system files....
If you have the cf-root though you can flash when the devs release the update.
You can also go to sammobile and download the update too to flash through ODIN though you will loose root after doing so and will have to have reset the flash counter 1st anyway...

I used the same method to root that you mentioned as the first try. What did after that was to download mobile odin (can be purchased on the play store) download my original firmware from sammobile. Use mobile odin to flash my original firmware, injecting rooting by using everroot in mobile odin.
So I end up on my original firmware rooted. No need to triangle away since still on stock recovery.
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Yes but what you don't seem to understand is that the 1st flash you did into CWM raised the flash counter by 1.... If you return under warranty you may be refused and have to pay for it to be repaired fully...
Go into download mode to check, hold volume down and power together, when the samsung logo appears release the power button. When prompted press up volume and you should see if the flash counter reads 0 or 1... Hold down power button until tab turns off to get out of download mode...

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Yes but what you don't seem to understand is that the 1st flash you did into CWM raised the flash counter by 1.... If you return under warranty you may be refused and have to pay for it to be repaired fully...
Go into download mode to check, hold volume down and power together, when the samsung logo appears release the power button. When prompted press up volume and you should see if the flash counter reads 0 or 1... Hold down power button until tab turns off to get out of download mode...
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Didn't realise he had used the cwm method to root. If that is the case, it may be in your best interest to reset the flash counter.
I used the pre injected stock firmware, so was no need for cwm.
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I also have a question about that, if I have used clockworkrecovery to root my device and want to update it with ota ,but keep root. How to do that the easiest way ?
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fischerben said:
I also have a question about that, if I have used clockworkrecovery to root my device and want to update it with ota ,but keep root. How to do that the easiest way ?
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You can flash OTA through mobile odin, and still can keep root.

lsherif said:
You can flash OTA through mobile odin, and still can keep root.
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Thanks, what zip do I have to flash can you paste a link. and when there is an update and I update it are the root removed then?
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[Q] Binary Counts

Hi i am returning my phone to Samsung for warranty purposes and i was wondering since i want to get rid of all binary counts which i already did with the app Triangle Away all i need to do is unroot my phone and then ill be all clean, SO my question is while unrooting my phone through oding by flashing the Stock rom to make my phone unrooted will that still add a binary count to my phone? or will i have to go through Triangle Away again to reset after i unrooted my device? Replies are MUCH appreciated and sorry for the long question xD.

No it will not. Just odin it back to stock and it wont count as a count
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vabeachfc3s said:
No it will not. Just odin it back to stock and it wont count as a count
Thank you so much
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Once you odin to stock you can boot into download mode and verify, but as people already said it wont add a count.

[Q] How do i roll back the whole rooting process ??

Hello guys ,
ive used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102677&page=4 guide for rooting my device and i did it right and im happy with it but now i have an issue and want to use the warranty they said i need to get my original software could u tell me how do i roll tht back ?
thx inadvance

Use Odin to flash stock firmware from 'sammobile.com'. I think you may have tripped Knox flag.
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shayind4 said:
Use Odin to flash stock firmware from 'sammobile.com'. I think you may have tripped Knox flag.
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The Note 10.1 (2012 all variants) does not have 4.4 yet. so no knox yet

Thx for the replying guys but will it be like un edited no cwm or no edited recovery and will normally recieve updates like normal one ?

Know how to get home before you go driving across country
Ok
To get back to full stock .. OHH Before i type this YOU SHOULD LEAN NOW TO GET BACK BEFORE YOU FLASHED IN THE FIRST PLACE.. Just saying.
1.Since you are rooted Install Triangle away..
2. Run Triangle away to reset flash counter.
3. Download odin. If you do not know what it is Search dev forum on how to get and use it.
4. Download the Current FULL STOCK FIRMWARE FOR THE note tablet in your Region.
5. Follow odin instructions on the place you found odin software.
6. You are NOW Totally stock with NO SIGN YOU TAMPERED with your device.
Good Luck

[FIRMWARE] VRUDNE1 (Android 4.4.2 - Kit Kat) No-Wipe Factory Image

WARNING: I am posting this for development purposes only (and for those of you already on the new locked bootloader)!
If you have an unlocked bootloader or are still on MF1 firmware, DO NOT flash this in ODIN or you will be permanently locked down to the new bootloader with no way of going back!
Those of you who know how to work with this file feel free to use it as you see fit. Otherwise, consider yourself warned!
Download: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358553154

First!

Hairiest chest?
Can't wait till you guys crack this open for us unlocked folks!

i need to send my phone back into verizon. if i odin this i will be cool right?

Cannot wait for baseband update, hopefully it will be pulled separate soon.

So what does no-wipe mean?
Currently I am on NC1. If I want to odin to NE1 with fresh start, will this no-wipe affect in anyway?

You couldn't just flash the system and kernel partitions?
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ruokuo said:
So what does no-wipe mean?
Currently I am on NC1. If I want to odin to NE1 with fresh start, will this no-wipe affect in anyway?
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Means it is exactly the same as OTA. Does not wipe data. No difference flashing it and letting Verizon update it except Odin will unroot for you. Must unroot or hide root to take OTA.
kuronosan said:
You couldn't just flash the system and kernel partitions?
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Won't boot with 4.3 firmware. It all or nothing for now or we would already have it fixed in dump thread.

Worked like a charm! Now I'll wait and see how to root this baby. I already had the locked bootloader so figured I didn't have anything to lose. Thanks!

gherman222 said:
Worked like a charm! Now I'll wait and see how to root this baby. I already had the locked bootloader so figured I didn't have anything to lose. Thanks!
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Towelroot works.

Is there a version of this with an unlocked bootloader? I currently am running my S3 rooted and unlocked with 4.1.2. Do I need to run a ROM instead - and if so is there one that is stock 4.4.2 with an unlocked bootloader?

v1ncent said:
Is there a version of this with an unlocked bootloader? I currently am running my S3 rooted and unlocked with 4.1.2. Do I need to run a ROM instead - and if so is there one that is stock 4.4.2 with an unlocked bootloader?
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They are currently at Work our beloved developers trying to bring us a rooted touch wiz version for those with unlocked bootloader in tact and the very first of it's kind I might add. Do not flash this if your bootloader is of value and be patient as the very best of the best of developers are collaborating to bring it to us.
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MIKEYSAKZ said:
They are currently at Work our beloved developers trying to bring us a rooted touch wiz version for those with unlocked bootloader in tact and the very first of it's kind I might add. Do not flash this if your bootloader is of value and be patient as the very best of the best of developers are collaborating to bring it to us.
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Thanks - I have patience and definitely planning on waiting. That's why I still have an unlocked bootloader

prdog1 said:
Means it is exactly the same as OTA. Does not wipe data. No difference flashing it and letting Verizon update it except Odin will unroot for you. Must unroot or hide root to take OTA.
Won't boot with 4.3 firmware. It all or nothing for now or we would already have it fixed in dump thread.
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Hello, how can i load in this firmware another modem like VRLHD, or there is some other way to install modem ?
P.s i have issue with sms/mms/i-net cuz of stock modem.

leroyinc said:
Hello, how can i load in this firmware another modem like VRLHD, or there is some other way to install modem ?
P.s i have issue with sms/mms/i-net cuz of stock modem.
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Sounds like you borked your radios. Or your APN is missing. Only thing can do is run that tar. Can try running Verizon Software Updater in repair mode. It will wipe and then flash tar. If don't fix have to get new device from Verizon.

prdog1 said:
Sounds like you borked your radios. Or your APN is missing. Only thing can do is run that tar. Can try running Verizon Software Updater in repair mode. It will wipe and then flash tar. If don't fix have to get new device from Verizon.
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hmm, i can't ask for new phone cuz im from another country, everything works on 4.2, but whe i updated to 4.3 i done with my phone
but what about Software Updater in repair mode, where is this ?
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prdog1 said:
Sounds like you borked your radios. Or your APN is missing. Only thing can do is run that tar. Can try running Verizon Software Updater in repair mode. It will wipe and then flash tar. If don't fix have to get new device from Verizon.
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mms works, didnt know why wont work sms

leroyinc said:
hmm, i can't ask for new phone cuz im from another country, everything works on 4.2, but whe i updated to 4.3 i done with my phone
but what about Software Updater in repair mode, where is this ?
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mms works, didnt know why wont work sms
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Make sure you are in Global mode before try any of this. If go with Software updater it is going to update you to 4.4.2. Not sure if can stop after repair or not. If that 4.3 tar in odin don't fix this is about only option I know of. Since bootloader is locked cannot use the fixes we have for this problem.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/devices/knowledge_base.html/80200/

open1your1eyes0 said:
WARNING: I am posting this for development purposes only (and for those of you already on the new locked bootloader)!
If you have an unlocked bootloader or are still on MF1 firmware, DO NOT flash this in ODIN or you will be permanently locked down to the new bootloader with no way of going back!
Those of you who know how to work with this file feel free to use it as you see fit. Otherwise, consider yourself warned!
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Is it safe to flash the modem only, in recovery, with existing mf1 firmware?
Thanks.
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I am on MF1 rooted and unlocked but I have had the phone since it's release and have no interest in installing AOSP ROMs. I do need root because I have to be able to use root explorer or similar so I can edit the "keys" system files to disable the "WAKE" function of the home key. I keep my phone in my back pocket and it constantly turns on if the home key has wake enabled.
Before I flash this I wanted to confirm that flashing this No-Wipe Factory Image with Odin, I can root with Towelroot and install Root Explorer? Would I also be able to install TW based ROMs like a new Clean Rom if Scott gets one figured out? Would I also be able to create nandroids using Clockwork or TWRP?
Lastly, Since my most recent install of CR 8.2 my phone's behavior has been a bit sketchy (random reboots, laggy, etc). I assume if I flash this stock image it should return my phone to whatever level of performance "stock" yields, without any of my current, likely self imposed, performance issues?
I have never had a phone this long and expect I'll get a new one whenever there really is a "next big thing", but I don't think we're there yet.
Thanks in advance.

Going back to stock
So, if I want to go back to stock, this is the way?
I'm on beanstalked / MF1 rooted and unlocked of course. But I'd like to get the phone back to stock condition so I can sell it here soon.