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Will just unrooting guarantee your warrantee?

Is all you need to guarantee the success of a warranty to unroot the phone after rooting it (and flashing a ROM)? Some friends tell me that running an app called Triangle away is needed and also locking bootloader is also required. Is this true, and if so, would there be anything else I'd need to do if I rooted my phone and wanted to claim it back? Sorry but If you can't root and claim back your phone, it seems like an extremely risky move to make..
Thanks

serioushelpinneed said:
Is all you need to guarantee the success of a warranty to unroot the phone after rooting it (and flashing a ROM)? Some friends tell me that running an app called Triangle away is needed and also locking bootloader is also required. Is this true, and if so, would there be anything else I'd need to do if I rooted my phone and wanted to claim it back? Sorry but If you can't root and claim back your phone, it seems like an extremely risky move to make..
Thanks
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If you want to claim your warranty/unroot completely after unlocking bootloader and rooting then watch this video for complete guide ....
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serioushelpinneed said:
Is all you need to guarantee the success of a warranty to unroot the phone after rooting it (and flashing a ROM)? Some friends tell me that running an app called Triangle away is needed and also locking bootloader is also required. Is this true, and if so, would there be anything else I'd need to do if I rooted my phone and wanted to claim it back? Sorry but If you can't root and claim back your phone, it seems like an extremely risky move to make..
Thanks
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Triangle Away is for Samsung devices bro. Look here to return to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701.
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gee2012 said:
Triangle Away is for Samsung devices bro. Look here to return to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701.
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I am not a smart man. So all I need to do is follow the guide then I'd be ready?
Thanks!

serioushelpinneed said:
I am not a smart man. So all I need to do is follow the guide then I'd be ready?
Thanks!
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Yes, basicaly you have to flash the latest 4.4.2 factory image and after that relock the bootloader and reset the tampered flag. Read the OP of the link serveral times so you understand what to do. You will also need adb (android-sdk platform-tools) for this if you haven`t installed it allready.
Link for adb download http://dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r22.3-windows.zip and here is a link to set it up on your pc http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/. Good luck

gee2012 said:
Yes, basicaly you have to flash the latest 4.4.2 factory image and after that relock the bootloader and reset the tampered flag. Read the OP of the link serveral times so you understand what to do. You will also need adb (android-sdk platform-tools) for this if you haven`t installed it allready.
and here is a link to set it up on your pc Good luck
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A million thanks friend!

serioushelpinneed said:
A million thanks friend!
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Welcome bro, thats whats XDA is all about

serioushelpinneed said:
I am not a smart man.
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Asking questions about what you don't understand rather than jumping into the unknown makes you a smart man in my book.
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rootSU said:
Asking questions about what you don't understand rather than jumping into the unknown makes you a smart man in my book.
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Wise words
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[Q] Back to Verizon

I was recently informed that I might be able to get into the Edge Program with Verizon and have run into a dilemma. I am obviously rooted and cannot return my phone to my phone as is but if I am accepted into the program I will most likely have to trade my S3 in for whatever other phone I want. I have found other topics but haven't really gotten an updated answer. I need to flash my phone back to stock so I can potentially return it but all of these other rest guides don't tell me how to get the 4.3 update that the GS3 officially comes with if you were to buy it today from Verizon. Any help here?

roghitmanx47 said:
I was recently informed that I might be able to get into the Edge Program with Verizon and have run into a dilemma. I am obviously rooted and cannot return my phone to my phone as is but if I am accepted into the program I will most likely have to trade my S3 in for whatever other phone I want. I have found other topics but haven't really gotten an updated answer. I need to flash my phone back to stock so I can potentially return it but all of these other rest guides don't tell me how to get the 4.3 update that the GS3 officially comes with if you were to buy it today from Verizon. Any help here?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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BadUsername said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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But what if I am ineligible for the Edge and want to return back to root? This is telling me my bootloader will then be locked forever.

roghitmanx47 said:
But what if I am ineligible for the Edge and want to return back to root? This is telling me my bootloader will then be locked forever.
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You asked how to get to 4.3 as of it were Ota'd by Verizon, that's the 4.3 update.
You can reroot but you can't unlock the bootloader, you should make sure you're eligible first before you flash that.
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You asked how to get to 4.3 as of it were Ota'd by Verizon, that's the 4.3 update.
You can reroot but you can't unlock the bootloader, you should make sure you're eligible first before you flash that.
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Ok sounds good, thank you! Another quick question though, is there even a point to re-rooting but having a locked bootloader? Or is rooting again useless after that?

roghitmanx47 said:
Ok sounds good, thank you! Another quick question though, is there even a point to re-rooting but having a locked bootloader? Or is rooting again useless after that?
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You still have options, If you want to know everything about the update and what you can do with it Check out the sticky in the development section.
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Ok! Thank you very much!

How to Unlock Bootloader Samsung Galaxy SCH-I535 (Verizon)

I want to install Cyanogen Mod Marshmallow on my S3, but i need the bootloader to be unlocked if im not mistaken. I am running Android 4.4.2 incase that helps. Thank you for your time.

Trafalgar747 said:
I want to install Cyanogen Mod Marshmallow on my S3, but i need the bootloader to be unlocked if im not mistaken. I am running Android 4.4.2 incase that helps. Thank you for your time.
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If on stock 4.4.2 you can't unlock the bootloader or run CM
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ShapesBlue said:
If on stock 4.4.2 you can't unlock the bootloader or run CM
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Wht not?

Owl_ said:
Wht not?
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The bootloader is locked on 4.4.2
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Trafalgar747 said:
I want to install Cyanogen Mod Marshmallow on my S3, but i need the bootloader to be unlocked if im not mistaken. I am running Android 4.4.2 incase that helps. Thank you for your time.
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There is absolutely no way to unlock bootloader on kit kat or newer, period. Attempting to use anything custom of any kind will only lead to a brick and then it requires JTAG to recover the device but even that isn't guaranteed.
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Droidriven said:
There is absolutely no way to unlock bootloader on kit kat or newer, period. Attempting to use anything custom of any kind will only lead to a brick and then it requires JTAG to recover the device but even that isn't guaranteed.
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Question: If I never intend to use the phone on a cell tower again - meaning I'm just using it at home on wifi - does that somehow allow me to do more than just root on 4.4? Even after debloating, this thing is getting really clunky and slow.
I wish there was a way to revert to a less-resource-demanding OS so that this phone could be faster for browsing, watching Netflix, controlling smart home stuff, etc.

tbtregenza said:
Question: If I never intend to use the phone on a cell tower again - meaning I'm just using it at home on wifi - does that somehow allow me to do more than just root on 4.4? Even after debloating, this thing is getting really clunky and slow.
I wish there was a way to revert to a less-resource-demanding OS so that this phone could be faster for browsing, watching Netflix, controlling smart home stuff, etc.
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If you have 4.4 then you're stuck with it. Your only other options are using Xposed or using Safestrap Recovery with modified stock ROMs but I think Safestrap is no longer available unless you find someone that has a copy somewhere, I think the modified stock ROMs are still available, not sure, I have the Straight Talk S3 and use the Verizon custom ROMs, never used Verizon S3 or Safestrap but I'm familiar enough with the Verizon S3 to know what you can and can't flash it with.
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ShapesBlue said:
The bootloader is locked on 4.4.2
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I always thought my locked bootloader was pre-locked by the company I bought it from! What was the reason they locked it?

Owl_ said:
I always thought my locked bootloader was pre-locked by the company I bought it from! What was the reason they locked it?
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Um no. It was locked down by Verizon. You can thank them for it. The real reason is because they like to make customers miserable. But no the real reason is they want to have control of everything and don't like it when customers can take control of their own devices
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Resetting the LG V20 when I return it for the S8 Plus

Hi,
Has anyone done a Jump upgrade where the device being returned has been rooted and a custom ROM has been installed? Does TMobile care if the device has been rooted and a new ROM installed? I can flash back to stock and relock the bootloader but was wondering if it's necessary?
Thanks in advance.

I've heard it go both ways. Go back to stock just to be sure

Thanks, I was going to do that once I get the new device. Just wondering what they would consider "unacceptable". Yes, this is me being lazy.

It really depends on the rep who checks it. I'm resetting mine this afternoon, waiting for the Plus myself

Kil4Thril said:
It really depends on the rep who checks it. I'm resetting mine this afternoon, waiting for the Plus myself
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Would you mind sharing what you're going to do to reset it? I was going to use this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/restore-v20-to-100-stock-bricked-devices-t3524903
But not sure if there's a simpler method to go back to factory default.
Thanks in advance.

That's the thread I'm looking at. Or, I may just flash the T-Mobile stock ROM and leave it at that

sanjsrik said:
Hi,
Has anyone done a Jump upgrade where the device being returned has been rooted and a custom ROM has been installed? Does TMobile care if the device has been rooted and a new ROM installed? I can flash back to stock and relock the bootloader but was wondering if it's necessary?
Thanks in advance.
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Some CS reps don't even look or care but its better to be on the safe side. Would suck if they denied you and you had to go home to reload stock TMO ROM.

sanjsrik said:
Hi,
Has anyone done a Jump upgrade where the device being returned has been rooted and a custom ROM has been installed? Does TMobile care if the device has been rooted and a new ROM installed? I can flash back to stock and relock the bootloader but was wondering if it's necessary?
Thanks in advance.
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I'm on JOD and I've returned devices that were previously rooted and loaded with a custom ROM with no issue. Even a Note 5 that was rooted which permanently broke Samsung Pay. I'm also a manager at a corporate store & most reps wouldn't even know what they were looking at to be honest lol. So long as it powers on and has no damage you're good.
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Torridred04 said:
I'm on JOD and I've returned devices that were previously rooted and loaded with a custom ROM with no issue. Even a Note 5 that was rooted which permanently broke Samsung Pay. I'm also a manager at a corporate store & most reps wouldn't even know what they were looking at to be honest lol. So long as it powers on and has no damage you're good.
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So, why do people keep mentioning CSRs in the answers? I am returning it in the box the S8+ is coming in. Can I actually return it back to a store as well? I thought I had to ship it back to TMobile.

sanjsrik said:
So, why do people keep mentioning CSRs in the answers? I am returning it in the box the S8+ is coming in. Can I actually return it back to a store as well? I thought I had to ship it back to TMobile.
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I think it depends on how your order it. Do you think the V20 will fit in the S8+ box? The V20 is pretty wide.

YellowGTO said:
I think it depends on how your order it. Do you think the V20 will fit in the S8+ box? The V20 is pretty wide.
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*shrug* I have absolutely NO idea, but I'm guessing as the S8+ is going to show up in its own box with all the other stuff for the device, and all I have put BACK in the return box is JUST the LG V20, I would assume there's going to be plenty of room.

Ha, I'm in this boat too. Too lazy to restore but I will if it means there might be a problem. I thought they just force flash a stock firmware when they got it. What to do.....What to do...
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sanjsrik said:
*shrug* I have absolutely NO idea, but I'm guessing as the S8+ is going to show up in its own box with all the other stuff for the device, and all I have put BACK in the return box is JUST the LG V20, I would assume there's going to be plenty of room.
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It might fit V20 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6 mm S8+ 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm

Does the s8+ have a locked Bootloader?

Thinkin bout buy the s8+, can any one confirm if the bootloader is locked or unlocked?

YES

KJThaDon said:
YES
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Well that's extremely saddening

JordanMonde said:
Well that's extremely saddening
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So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?

JordanMonde said:
So that pretty much means you can't install a custom recovery or Rom on it right?
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No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....

The exynoa international does have and Unlocked bootloader

JordanMonde said:
Well that's extremely saddening
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mlock420 said:
No recovery.....but you can flash roms with flashfire app if and when we get an exploit for root just like the s7e did....
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What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it

thx guys im new to putting a rom on and i wanna get the s8 or wait for pixel 2 but ive read that puttin a new rom on them makes them a complete different phone and i wanna be able to do it to my next phone

All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
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djxn40 said:
All Samsung devices that come out will have locked bootloaders
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Not at all! Face palm!

KJThaDon said:
What he said...I'm sure there will be an exploit soon enough...As long as I can run xPosed and a few other things I'm ok with it
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How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
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force70 said:
How do you plan on running xposed on nougat?
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It's under development

KJThaDon said:
It's under development
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Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol

force70 said:
Yes i know....for awhile now. You made it sound like you were going to install it immediately lol
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lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait

KJThaDon said:
lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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You can pretty much give up on xposed for N. Maybe all together. The dev is just more focused on real life and google keeps closing the security holes that things like xposed uses. Also he would already be working with the android O code

KJThaDon said:
lol no....Going to have to wait for root first and hopefully xPosed is good to go by then, if not I can wait
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Root and twrp is already available

force70 said:
Root and twrp is already available
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I'm not using the exynos version

This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you

unitz0mbie said:
This is my first Samsung device since the S4 I knew this bootloader is locked, my question is once there's an exploit for root and we are able to flash ROMs through flashfire is it an easy method? I always used twrp, and if I wanted to go back to stock or something messed up how would I restore everything? Please and thank you
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there is no going back.

cantenna said:
there is no going back.
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I mean not even through smart switch? You can't restore? I don't care for Samsung pay or if knox says whatever, if I ever want to go back I can't restore through smart switch?