So, folks. I am pretty new to the community, and would like to start trying to contribute some useful information. :good:
Pretty straightforward... The way I managed to remove my custom padlock on my device was to flash a modem after I flashed my ROM and kernel. Upon rebooting, I would no longer have the padlock. Has worked for me dozens of times. (With touch-wiz based roms)
If every one else finds that this will not work for them, let me know, and I will gladly remove the post.
Pad Lock Gone After Flashing Modem- Using:
OUDHS Recovery 1.0.3.4 Here
Ktoonsez Kernel Here
Modems Here: Click ME
Thanks I didn't know about this method I've been using triangle away which usually involved many steps including editing my buildprop so it can read my actual model.
This way looks much faster.
Didn't work for me.
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Which modem would be for i337 MF3 thats flashable through twrp?
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Z51 said:
Which modem would be for i337 MF3 thats flashable through twrp?
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Yes. MF3 modem.
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This procedure above works some of the time not all the time...quickest would be have a original stock rom backup...restore it run triangle away..done...flash or restore back to whatever.
This method did not work for me on MDL and will not work on the OTA update of MF3.
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Sorry that this doesn't seem to work for everybody. I seem to have good luck with it. My apologies. I don't want to be spreading bunk information.
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It worked for me on mf3. Maybe because mine came with mf3 and I didn't get the OTA.
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TheAxman said:
This procedure above works some of the time not all the time...quickest would be have a original stock rom backup...restore it run triangle away..done...flash or restore back to whatever.
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Is triangle away necessary?
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coffeehandle said:
Is triangle away necessary?
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My understanding is that it's good if you needed warranty repair. Other than that, it doesn't mean anything. Folks, anyone back me up or refute this?
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Triangle away is really just to clear/reset your binary counter to 0.it will also remove the padlock in some instances.
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Can someone Please tell be best way to do this on my SGH-i727 Thanks & Happy New Year to ALL.......
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Can someone Please tell be best way to do this on my SGH-i727 Thanks & Happy New Year to ALL.......
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The flash counter reset. It's a flashable zip in the development section.
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You can also get triangle away app from the play store.
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jd1639 said:
You can also get triangle away app from the play store.
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That is true But it says it does not list SGH-I727 as one of the phone it will fix.
It'll probably fix it. It worked on my i957 and that isn't list either. There is a thread for triangle away. Check it out and see if any i727's have been tried.
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how did you increase your counter? there are no current roms that would do this unless you used k0anes old modded stock tar rom.
we dont have the yellow triangle at boot if you did trip the counter.
there is a yellow triangle when first entering into dl mode(odin mode), but its just a warning about flashing not a trip indicator.
"triangle away" will not work for our phones, dont do it.
theres a link in the 1stop sticky to reset the counter, its easy, just flash it in recovery.
heres the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575712
I don't understand why threads continue to go on when the answer was given in the first response. Crazy said exactly what to do. So do it.
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plwalsh88 said:
I don't understand why threads continue to go on when the answer was given in the first response. Crazy said exactly what to do. So do it.
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Because logic. Lol
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If you don't want to go through a stickie, here's the actual thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24298156
And it works very well, I had to use it awhile back when I used K0nane in an attempt to return to stock a mistake I won't repeat
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Hi guys,
I recently took the latest OTA update and lost root, which is fine. My problem is, is that I cannot remove SuperSU and still have that annoying custom (with an unlocked padlock image) at start up. I did a factory reset thinking it would get rid of them, but it didn't. Can anyone help me out? DroidModderX suggested to flash a stock image in odin, but I don't know how to do that. I am still in the infant stages of doing stuff like this
Thanks!
Here is a real simple way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Lol well did you try looking it up on Google? I'm sure there's tons of tutorials on how to use Odin.
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Lol well did you try looking it up on Google? I'm sure there's tons of tutorials on how to use Odin.
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Of course I did hahaha I've been searching since yesterday.
bbqsfire said:
Here is a real simple way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Thank you so much! I tried it today...but I think I did something wrong. A friend of mine that is more knowledgeable of these things is going to skype with me tomorrow to help me fix it with the link you provided. Much appreciated!!
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Has anyone found out how to root the vrbmf1 update yet? I've look around and can't seem to find a good enough guide or video on how to do so. If anyone has information on it can you please send me a msg.
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Has anyone found out how to root the vrbmf1 update yet? I've look around and can't seem to find a good enough guide or video on how to do so. If anyone has information on it can you please send me a msg.
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There is one method in the android development section it has been there for months and it's the first post. There are to others that have been updated since it was posted last year also in the android development section. Lastly all the methods work you just have to CAREFULLY follow directions.
Yes its hard yo find all the tight files I have Odin 307 I think do you know if that will work with the files?
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Yes it will work.
Is it beanstwon method that you are referring to?
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Yes it doesn't require Odin. It is just a one click method.
Oh OK I read a lot of the comments and they are positive feedback but as I watched on this guy on YouTube his comment section are loaded with this "messed up my phone" or "don't do this this doesn't work" very little comments that said this worked for me. If this doesn't work on the first try I understand using another USB port on the computer is an option and using a different cord other than the one Samsung gives you is also an option. Is there anything to know about before doing this? This phone s my daily driver and I really don't want to have to use a prepaid phone.
And Should I also download the stock ROM not rooted before doing in case it does like some kind of soft brick?
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Well I have never tried the one click method as I use Odin to root my phone. So get the stock roms as backup in case you run into problems with casual.
OK thank you so much for the advice and I'll shall let you know what happens.
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One more question before I do this. Will I still be able to get back to stock like usual if its a hard brick?
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fofocudlypoops said:
One more question before I do this. Will I still be able to get back to stock like usual if its a hard brick?
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If you hard brick your phone you send it to jtag and pay them to get it fixed because nothing else works.
If you are feeling squeamish about the whole thing then it is probably a better idea not to do it.
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You are right I an a bite on the edge about it because of its locked boot loader I have dine root before but it was on at&t
Not verizon.
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fofocudlypoops said:
One more question before I do this. Will I still be able to get back to stock like usual if its a hard brick?
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No you will need jtag services to fix hardware bricks.
fofocudlypoops said:
You are right I an a bite on the edge about it because of its locked boot loader I have dine root before but it was on at&t
Not verizon.
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Just thought you might like to know that I just used CASUAL this morning to root my galaxy s3 on Verizon build VRBMF1 with no problem. CASUAL unlocks the bootloader and installs TWRP which I like so far. Just make sure you grab the right download and if it doesn't work the first time try again with a different mirror. There's a version of it floating around out there that for some reason wouldn't work with my drivers.
Hope this helps ease your mind a little. Oh btw I probably read 1000 posts about rooting and the best method and someone claims to have bricked their with every single one of them. It's a risk we take.
How do I tell which bootloader I have? Recently I flashed CleanROM 7 from CleanROM 6.0 R2. After finding some glitches I decided to flash back.
Upon going back, now my camera says "Camera Fail" when I try to open it.
I've searched and tried all the recommendations. One that I found suggests trying a previous bootloader.
How would I go about this?
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How do I tell which bootloader I have? Recently I flashed CleanROM 7 from CleanROM 6.0 R2. After finding some glitches I decided to flash back.
Upon going back, now my camera says "Camera Fail" when I try to open it.
I've searched and tried all the recommendations. One that I found suggests trying a previous bootloader.
How would I go about this?
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For education purposes, the bootloader is not your problem. There's only two bootloaders to have, unlocked and locked. You need an unlocked bootloader to use custom roms on this device. You want a locked bootloader when you are using a Verizon official, bloated stock rom.
What you want is the modem firmware or just plain "firmware." You can flash in recovery the VRBMB1 firmware zip and see if this helps you. Visually, you'll see a change in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
I thought that sounded strange. I'll try going back to the previous modem and RPM package and if that helps. Thanks
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Ok, I'm on MF1 still from flashing CR7. That link you included does mention cameras breaking going from MB1 to MF1. I'll find MB1 and see if that fixes it.
Thanks again!
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Ok, I'm on MF1 still from flashing CR7. That link you included does mention cameras breaking going from MB1 to MF1. I'll find MB1 and see if that fixes it.
Thanks again!
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Don't thank me until your issues resolved lol
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Don't thank me until your issues resolved lol
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That did it! Thanks. Camera is back online. Seems it didn't like going from MB1 to MF1??
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That did it! Thanks. Camera is back online. Seems it didn't like going from MB1 to MF1??
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Yea, Samsung implemented some change in the kernel for VRBMF1 that automatically checks for the trust zone or something to that effect. The trust zone is included with the VRBMF1 firmware so downgrading to a VRBMB1 rom will cause the camera to fail instantly. Basically, Mastamoon and Invisiblek figured out what the issue was and boom, happy community. There are some people who still have issues after this but one less person helps out.
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Great work by all for finding this fix. That's why I rely on XDA!
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Yea, Samsung implemented some change in the kernel for VRBMF1 that automatically checks for the trust zone or something to that effect. The trust zone is included with the VRBMF1 firmware so downgrading to a VRBMB1 rom will cause the camera to fail instantly. Basically, Mastamoon and Invisiblek figured out what the issue was and boom, happy community. There are some people who still have issues after this but one less person helps out.
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Need help. ****. Im tired of explaining. 4.3 update. Safestrap installed. Create rom slot. Flash only 4.3 TW roms. None of that **** works
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Need help. ****. Im tired of explaining. 4.3 update. Safestrap installed. Create rom slot. Flash only 4.3 TW roms. None of that **** works
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You need to explain your **** better
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You need to explain your **** better
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S3... 4.3 update.....safestrap.... create romslot. TW roms only...none work. Pretty much it if ur up to date on wats goung on with the suk3 and 4.3 update
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harley1rocker said:
S3... 4.3 update.....safestrap.... create romslot. TW roms only...none work. Pretty much it if ur up to date on wats goung on with the suk3 and 4.3 update
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I'm confused what you're asking, ask your question clearly. To me it just sounds like you're complaining.
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I'm confused what you're asking, ask your question clearly. To me it just sounds like you're complaining.
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Wen u update to 4.3 u have to use safestrap. I dont kno why. But u have to. U cant use a custom rom
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Let me see if I can explain.......1 more time.....im 4.3 so bootloader is locked. Root....safstrap. thats the only way u can hav a custom rom. It has to be a TW rom. Ive done everything. I cant load a tw rom. Wtf? Create rom slot. Stil dont work. It boots to a black screen. Awsome..... is there any one working on this? Or do I just throw my s3 in the trash pile and get a flip phone? I didnt update this phone btw. Ive gotta s3 for sale/trade
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Let me see if I can explain.......1 more time.....im 4.3 so bootloader is locked. Root....safstrap. thats the only way u can hav a custom rom. It has to be a TW rom. Ive done everything. I cant load a tw rom. Wtf? Create rom slot. Stil dont work. It boots to a black screen. Awsome..... is there any one working on this? Or do I just throw my s3 in the trash pile and get a flip phone? I didnt update this phone btw. Ive gotta s3 for sale/trade
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Which custom TouchWiz rom did you attempt to flash?
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harley1rocker said:
Let me see if I can explain.......1 more time.....im 4.3 so bootloader is locked. Root....safstrap. thats the only way u can hav a custom rom. It has to be a TW rom. Ive done everything. I cant load a tw rom. Wtf? Create rom slot. Stil dont work. It boots to a black screen. Awsome..... is there any one working on this? Or do I just throw my s3 in the trash pile and get a flip phone? I didnt update this phone btw. Ive gotta s3 for sale/trade
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You didn't update? so your not on a locked bootloader? Also you should beable to boot from stock slot unless you did somthing to it. I don't think anyone is working on it because I think you may be the first to have this problem.
Come to think of it, I'm not seeing your name in the Safestrap thread Harley. At least not from the last three weeks. If you have been trouble with Safestrap loading roms, there's no post from you about in that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
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Come to think of it, I'm not seeing your name in the Safestrap thread Harley. At least not from the last three weeks. If you have been trouble with Safestrap loading roms, there's no post from you about in that thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
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He posted in the casual thread, not the safestrap thread. He seems to be the only one not able to flash 4.3 TW ROMs through safestrap. He needs to calm down and explain exactly what steps he is taking when trying to flash a ROM through safestrap and plenty of people here who will help him. Also, he may get more and better help by posting in the safestrap thread.
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I received the phone with the 4.3 update. Im rooted. Ive got safestrap. Ive gotta stock slot and its fine. Its the others I cant get to take a rom. It took one once. But it sucked. Random shutdowns. Lag. FCs. All kinda crap. So heres the steps. DL rom. Create rom slot. Flash rom. It reboots and gets past the recovery/continue page then goes black. Thats it.
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I received the phone with the 4.3 update. Im rooted. Ive got safestrap. Ive gotta stock slot and its fine. Its the others I cant get to take a rom. It took one once. But it sucked. Random shutdowns. Lag. FCs. All kinda crap. So heres the steps. DL rom. Create rom slot. Flash rom. It reboots and gets past the recovery/continue page then goes black. Thats it.
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Which rom specifically? Did you flash the kernel modules afterwards?
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Which rom specifically? Did you flash the kernel modules afterwards?
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Yes I flashed modules. Look, i kno I can downgrade. Will this change everything? Stoop question but I gotta ask.
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Yes I flashed modules. Look, i kno I can downgrade. Will this change everything? Stoop question but I gotta ask.
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You can't downgrade, it'll brick your phone
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I was suppose to go to work today. Guess why I didnt....? My phone randomly shut off. I bet your asking yourself, what does that have to do with anything. I use my phone 4 an alarm. Im calling verizon to cuss at them a little.
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