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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] Stuck in ODIN mode

I tried installing a ROM i found on this forum but when i went to reboot and turn back on a warning messege appeared saying something along the lines that the OS was blocked by verizon wireless and i had to bring my phone to the nearest store. It wouldnt reboot into recovery it just kept flashing back to the messege. Im not sure what i did but i managed to boot the phone into something called ODIN mode? It asked me if i wanted to install some firmware in which i assumed was the finishing process to the ROM installation but now its just hungup at the "Downloading...Do not turn off target!!" screen. Im not sure what to do from here any help would be greatly appreciated thanks!

cvbcbcmv said:
First, relax if you're nervous. There is nothing wrong. You didn't unlock your bootloader before flashing the rom, that's why the message is there. Read some of the threads (I'm mobile so I can't link but I'm sure there stickied in one of the sections) about restoring to stock. Grab the Odin file and read a tutorial if the thread doesn't have one on how to flash it. It's just another method of flashing to stock. I would give you step by steps if I wasn't on my phone in bed, if you still need help tomorrow hit me with a pm and ill help you as soon as I get home from school. I can get you familiar with the important things about rooting and flashing on this phone.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Is it okay to power off the phone if it says its downloading still. And my phone used to be rooted until the OTA updated it to 4.0.4 for some reason it completely slipped my mind to unlock the bootloader again.

You aren't downloading unless you've hooked your phone to your computer and have run Odin
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SCHI535 Stuck at animated 4G LTE screen

Hello.
I was running the Pure Google AOSP[4.2.1][1/19/2013] which I had just installed today.
I decided that I would return my Verizon GS3 to a factory image so I followed THIS guide.
I followed step 1 and the flash from odin showed no errors. The phone rebooted showed the animated Samsung logo played the little verizon 4G LTE movie then remained stuck with the pulsing circles.
From reading other similar posts they say to boot to recovery and flash another rom. I was hoping to get it back to stock unrooted and such.
Any suggestions on what I can do to get this to work?

alekisan said:
Hello.
I was running the Pure Google AOSP[4.2.1][1/19/2013] which I had just installed today.
I decided that I would return my Verizon GS3 to a factory image so I followed THIS guide.
I followed step 1 and the flash from odin showed no errors. The phone rebooted showed the animated Samsung logo played the little verizon 4G LTE movie then remained stuck with the pulsing circles.
From reading other similar posts they say to boot to recovery and flash another rom. I was hoping to get it back to stock unrooted and such.
Any suggestions on what I can do to get this to work?
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How long did you wait before realizing that you're in a bootloop? The reason I ask this is because when loading a rom the first time it takes about 5 minutes to load.

jmxc23 said:
How long did you wait before realizing that you're in a bootloop? The reason I ask this is because when loading a rom the first time it takes about 5 minutes to load.
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I know it takes a lot longer to boot the first time.. I waited like 15 minutes before I tried to do anything else.
I tried reflashing, I tried flashing the recovery image they have but it will not boot to recovery.. just reboots normal.

You can reflash the stock ROM.

jmxc23 said:
You can reflash the stock ROM.
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I'm going to try and flash a different factory image. The download is very slow so it will be a while.

Ok so tried flashing another factory image but that stays stuck on the animated 4G LTE screen too and also can't boot to recovery.
not sure what to do now..

alekisan said:
Ok so tried flashing another factory image but that stays stuck on the animated 4G LTE screen too and also can't boot to recovery.
not sure what to do now..
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Piece of cake.
Been there done that Haha
I know you are not soft bricked but follow this guide anyways. It is the only way to get into recovery so you can wipe and get out of the boot loop.
This guide will give you a rooted stock firmware.
Then flash the unrooted version through odin after you follow guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Make sure you follow all of his steps!
Also after the FIRST reboot after the method. Pull battery.
Enter recovery.
Wipe data
Wipe cache.
Reboot your phone.
Hit that thanks if I pointed you in the right direction.
And make sure to thank pure motive for his guide
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Alright so like many noobs before me that get desperate and post I found that the answer after deeper digging.
Found this gem... [HOW-TO] Unbrick your soft bricked Galaxy S III (+ bootloader brick)
Maybe this will help a future noob.

barrackOBAMA said:
Piece of cake.
Been there done that Haha
I know you are not soft bricked but follow this guide anyways. It is the only way to get into recovery so you can wipe and get out of the boot loop.
This guide will give you a rooted stock firmware.
Then flash the unrooted version through odin after you follow guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Make sure you follow all of his steps!
Also after the FIRST reboot after the method. Pull battery.
Enter recovery.
Wipe data
Wipe cache.
Reboot your phone.
Hit that thanks if I pointed you in the right direction.
And make sure to thank pure motive for his guide
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Good news is I got the phone to boot! Unfortunately I followed these instructions but still have no data... I noticed that the Network mode is set to GSM/WCDMA
Edit: just followed this post and data is back http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36848758&postcount=10

mkintop said:
Good news is I got the phone to boot! Unfortunately I followed these instructions but still have no data... I noticed that the Network mode is set to GSM/WCDMA
Edit: just followed this post and data is back http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36848758&postcount=10
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ha i would have reccomended you to that forum as well.
you have no idea how many times i have tried to flash an 4.2 rom or an AOSP rom and get stuck in roaming.
flashing to stock unrooted and dialing the number always fixes it.

[Q] problem usind odin

long story short i had a rooted from ics verizon s3 that had the cracked glass then phone was dropped and digitizer went out so instead of sending it to sammy to get fixed i had an updrage on my acct so i opted to get another s3 and this one already had jb installed, so i found a guide on this forum by usin odin, the first mistake i made was flashing the "vralec" bootchain under the bootchain tab above the pda tab, then went about flashing clockworkmod using the pda tab and now i cant get into recovery mode, when i try i get a samsung custom message and a picture of a unlocked pad lock, and everytime i boot the phone up i get the same message the boots reguarly. someone please help i wanna get all this bloatware gone and start flashing roms.
thanks in advance
Bill

silveradodmax said:
long story short i had a rooted from ics verizon s3 that had the cracked glass then phone was dropped and digitizer went out so instead of sending it to sammy to get fixed i had an updrage on my acct so i opted to get another s3 and this one already had jb installed, so i found a guide on this forum by usin odin, the first mistake i made was flashing the "vralec" bootchain under the bootchain tab above the pda tab, then went about flashing clockworkmod using the pda tab and now i cant get into recovery mode, when i try i get a samsung custom message and a picture of a unlocked pad lock, and everytime i boot the phone up i get the same message the boots reguarly. someone please help i wanna get all this bloatware gone and start flashing roms.
thanks in advance
Bill
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Can you get back into odin/download mode? If you can then redo the guide to root/unlock/custom recovery via odin. Make sure to follow the steps exactly and only use pda. I assume you are using this guide HERE to root and unlock JellyBean.

dark_system said:
Can you get back into odin/download mode? If you can then redo the guide to root/unlock/custom recovery via odin. Make sure to follow the steps exactly and only use pda. I assume you are using this guide HERE to root and unlock JellyBean.
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thanks i got it figured out, i used this link https://www.google.com/url?q=http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php%3Ft%3D1853159&sa=U&ei=9MYkUfO0I6mN0QGdvIGIDw&ved=0CAcQFjAA&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNFbbP3bzyuz9d-Tjqy1ooqFS6br2A for rebooting into recovery from ADB

How to reset phone to factory not working..... please help!!

Ok, i rooted and unlocked the bootloader on my S3 per the directions here... i tried a few custom roms right a way and didnt like missing out on the touchwiz widgets on asop roms, so i went back to stock rooted and it stayed like that for months...
recently i decided to try some custom roms again which need the boot loader unlocked(clean rom) which will not boot. and MIUI which destroys my sd card's format.... this didn't happen before so i know something is messed up... these roms worked fine before and have a good reputation for stability... Im also seeing something new on boot.... as the samsung logo pops on the screen below it is seen a lock in the unlocked position... when i also go to oden mode i see that it lists my phones condition as custom!!!! The only instructions ive seen listed to get the phone back to stock is to oden the stock recovery.... which i have done... but the custom status remains... what am i missing? how can i get this thing to format competely back to factory so i can do a fresh unlock/root?

You need to use Triangle Away app to reset your flash counter
Thanks doesn't hurt....

ramdesai said:
You need to use Triangle Away app to reset your flash counter
Thanks doesn't hurt....
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ok, how does the flash counter keep me from flashing custom roms properly? and is this unlocked lock saying my bootloader is still unlocked? i attached a pic of it at boot up...
i wasnt going to bother with the flash counter as i have no plans of sending this back to samsung, i just want to make sure the bootloader and OS are factory so i can re-root and unlock fresh....

If you have unlocked bootloader, then the samsung splash screen will quickly disappear else it takes some time. If u went to stock then re run procedure for the root. If you have root, you may use EZ-Unlock app to unlock bootloader.
Thanks doesn't hurt....

teddyv said:
Ok, i rooted and unlocked the bootloader on my S3 per the directions here... i tried a few custom roms right a way and didnt like missing out on the touchwiz widgets on asop roms, so i went back to stock rooted and it stayed like that for months...
recently i decided to try some custom roms again which need the boot loader unlocked(clean rom) which will not boot. and MIUI which destroys my sd card's format.... this didn't happen before so i know something is messed up... these roms worked fine before and have a good reputation for stability... Im also seeing something new on boot.... as the samsung logo pops on the screen below it is seen a lock in the unlocked position... when i also go to oden mode i see that it lists my phones condition as custom!!!! The only instructions ive seen listed to get the phone back to stock is to oden the stock recovery.... which i have done... but the custom status remains... what am i missing? how can i get this thing to format competely back to factory so i can do a fresh unlock/root?
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Follow the instructions in this thread. It will get you back to factory stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253

tscalia2 said:
Follow the instructions in this thread. It will get you back to factory stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253
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teddyv, I recently followed the instructions posted in tbe above thread that tscalia posted for you and they worked great!! After I got back to stock, I rerooted and put on twrp recovery... then I made sure to do a nandroid backup before I flashed any new roms.... that makes it easier to revert back next time