Hi,
I've stock software installed Samsung Galaxy S9 with root. When I try to check updates, It says "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorised way".
Is there any possibility to bypass that error and get updates?
Regards.
Samsung doesn' like it when you tamper the pre-installed Android OS, and that for good reasons: as soon as Android is got rooted the door is wide open for every hacker / malicious software and Samsung understandably doesn't want to have to take responsibility for damages that result from it.
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Samsung doesn' like it when you tamper the pre-installed Android OS, and that for good reasons: as soon as Android is got rooted the door is wide open for every hacker / malicious software and Samsung understandably doesn't want to have to take responsibility for damages that result from it.
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Are you saying that there is no way to bypass it? I've read some topics like fake system status etc. but I'm not sure if they are still working.
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Hi everyone, I'm purchasing an S6 next week and I have a few questions. I'm not a Android expert, so excuse my ignorance on some of these questions. I have been a Blackberry user for over 10 years and have a samsung tablet I sometimes use so I know enough to get by.
1. From what I have read there is a Samsung Knox which is a counter that will detect if the phone is rooted and it can possibly void the warranty. I have Att and I hate bloatware on my phones, so based on a previous post i made, it appears the only way to remove these apps is by rooting. Is there a way to flash a custom rom without tripping this counter or is it too soon to tell?
2. Lets say I keep the factory OS that came with the phone and I upgrade the OS, OTA when Samsung/ATT releases the next version of android in the future, is it possible to downgrade to the older version (or current lolipop) without tripping Knox and voiding any warranty or as soon as the phone is flashed with a new OS it is not under warranty anymore?
3. If i understand correctly Knox keeps track of how many times the phone has been flashed and if it has been rooted? If the phone is flashed with an older version of android released by Samsung/ATT is it still going to keep track of this or only when it is flashed with a custom rom?
4. Lastly what is the best backup software for backing up app data? I believe I had downloaded Keiss for my tablet but that is not compatible with S6 so Smart Switch and Helium I have read are the best options unless there are others you guys recommend.
Cheers
Before rooting your android phone, you should know its benefits and disadvantages. This can offer you reference to judge whether to root your device or not.
Benefits:
1. You can customize your phone freely. Rooting can help you flash a custom ROM and Kernel so that you can customize your android freely.
2. You can install the latest OS. Only root your device can you get the newest OS a few months before the carrier releases the update.
3. You can remove Preinstalled Apps. Sometimes, some preinstalled apps which are protected by the manufacturers cannot be installed. You can finish it easily after rooting.
4. You can install Wonderful Apps. Sometimes, some wonderful apps will need the root access before you can install on your android device.
Disadvantages:
1. You will lose your phone’s warranty. Developers will disallow you to root your device and you may lose your phone's warranty if you insist on rooting you android.
2. You may be unable to update. Updates may fail to install because of software modifications that may occur while the distribution has been rooted when you want to update the latest OS.
3. You might brick your phone. You are taking the risk of turning your phone into a brick if you haven’t rooted your phone carefully.
Well, every coin has two sides. Knowing the benefits and disadvantages of rooting will be helpful before rooting.
If you decide to the root android phone, here is the easiest and safest way may help you.
Step 1: Just simply download the asp file of KingRoot on your android phone or tablet., you will get the easiest one click root your phone.
Step 2: Then open the KingRoot after installation on your device.
Step 3: After detecting, just click "Root Now" on the interface. And your device will be rooted.
Step 4: Your android will be rooted successfully when you see "Root successed" on the screen.
Kingroot is absolutely the worst possible choice for gaining root access .....and they steal your imei
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just for info about rooting and warranty.
In germany you dont lose your warranty when root ur device,self tested on my LG and Samsung devices.
The other thing is: you post in wrong section.
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I root my Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and when i want
to update it say's ,,The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorised way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center,, i have searched for tutorials on Youtube i have searched every page but nothing there's nothing. Please help. By the way thank you.
Once you root your device, you void the warranty and any contracts to get new software updates, however your actual apps will still update. This is why in many tutorials it is mentioned to backup the stock ROM before rooting.
Using CM12.1 on my SGH-T999
Dear All,
I recently installed on my desktop an application to recover deleted photos; dr.fone.
I managed to review all of my deleted photos, however, I noticed that some things were change within my phone.
I checked my phone's download mode, it says that the System Status: Custom, and Knox Warranty Void. Even under my Settings > About Device, it says Device Status: Custom.
Knox keeps on warning me about Unauthorized Actions etc, requesting that I restart my device, but restarting it results the same, nothing is fixed.
S Health is also not able to launch, error about Knox policy etc.
OTA update also wont work, it says that Operating system on your device has been modified.
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F on the latest firmware/baseband G920FXXU5EQD3, Android Security Patch level 1 December 2017.
On this note, I urge to anyone to not use dr.fone. It will mess your phone.
***Sorry i just noticed that i posted this in the wrong section. Could not find a way to move the topic to a different section.. Again, I apologize.
I'm afraid it looks like the software you used has tripped the Knox Counter (irreversible). As a result, your warranty is now void and you won't be able to use some Official Samsung Services such as Spay, SHealth...
The way to get rid of the messages, is to CLEAN FLASH a STOCK ROM via Odin.
Is this something that happens when you root a Samsung phone or my device has been compromised by shady software?
It is my first time rooting an smartphone and it seems that bank apps won't allow rooted phones. I am thinking about flashing an official rom to fix these issues.
By the way, I used this guide to successfully root my device:
dbpsychodelic said:
Is this something that happens when you root a Samsung phone or my device has been compromised by shady software?
It is my first time rooting an smartphone and it seems that bank apps won't allow rooted phones. I am thinking about flashing an official rom to fix these issues.
By the way, I used this guide to successfully root my device:
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If you are on the stock rom then yes, it will show security log agent notif.
And you wont be able to use banking apps on rooted phones on any rom official or unofficial.
You can try using magisk hide but i've never tried it so not sure if it will work.