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[Q] Flash a new version without lose Warrant

Hello everybody,
How i can flash a new firmware without lose my warant?
Has any tips for this?
I'm really sad by some versions not run certain games and i believe that can solved by flash an new firmware.
Thanks guys.

Flash any firmware from sammobile using odin. As long as you don't install cwm and root you will not lose warranty.

bongski55 said:
Flash any firmware from sammobile using odin. As long as you don't install cwm and root you will not lose warranty.
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if i flash cwm, i need use TriangleAway right?

Triangle away only resets binary count to 0. It does not change system status from custom to official. You will still lose warranty because of this. Furthermore, if you flash a rom with csc not belonging to original country you also lose warranty. Samsung service has a lot of ways to detect all of these. GOOD LUCK!
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bongski55 said:
Flash any firmware from sammobile using odin. As long as you don't install cwm and root you will not lose warranty.
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bongski55 said:
Triangle away only resets binary count to 0. It does not change system status from custom to official. You will still lose warranty because of this. Furthermore, if you flash a rom with csc not belonging to original country you also lose warranty. Samsung service has a lot of ways to detect all of these. GOOD LUCK!
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But, if i reset binary count and flash with odin a stock rom(my country and provider ) this is not solved?

Yes solved

[Q] Note 10.1 2014 firmware update in Canada?

My first post here and my first Android device.
Bought a Note 10. 1 2014 last week at Future Shop with firmware version MJ4. Heard that MK1 is the latest update but I could not find where its available. Tried Software Update in Setting function but it said my firmware is the most current. Is MK1 update coming to Canada soon?

I also bought mine from future shop almost 2 weeks ago and I'm running mj4 and it is telling me no updates available
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I just flashed the ones posted via Odin..probably the fastest way to get them right now because Samsung Canada is useless.

C2Q said:
I just flashed the ones posted via Odin..probably the fastest way to get them right now because Samsung Canada is useless.
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Is the procedure explained somewhere and does it need root? Can I for example flash whatever 3rd firmware is available atm into my North European Note?
I'm totally fed up with waiting for something that is ready already and imo should have been there from the start... My tablet's major use is semi public and at the moment it's useleff for that.

C2Q said:
I just flashed the ones posted via Odin..probably the fastest way to get them right now because Samsung Canada is useless.
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Did the flashing trip the KNOX counter? Did it remain with normal status in the system info?
I'm in Canada too and also wondering why we are not getting the update. I asked in the Facebook page of Samsung Canada and as usual they don't have any information: "We don't have information about upcoming updates as of now, but when we do, we will let you know. Thank you"

I flashed mk1. The status is official. I don't think it tricks knox bit.

howard30 said:
I flashed mk1. The status is official. I don't think it tricks knox bit.
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Where did you find a "Canadian" version of the update? I looked on Sammobile.com and did not see one listed for CAN or USA. Thoughts?
Thank you kindly in advance,

adampollack said:
Where did you find a "Canadian" version of the update? I looked on Sammobile.com and did not see one listed for CAN or USA. Thoughts?
Thank you kindly in advance,
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There is no "Canadian" version. Just use the region XAR. I downloaded from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P600. I flashed with Odin 3.09. This was done before rooting. After flashing, the status still showed official.

As for root?
howard30 said:
There is no "Canadian" version. Just use the region XAR. I downloaded from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P600. I flashed with Odin 3.09. This was done before rooting. After flashing, the status still showed official.
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Thanks for getting back to me!!
So I Imagine you rooted after this flash using CF-AUTO root and now you have knox tripped? Please advise. This knox stuff is really getting on my nerves :|

adampollack said:
Thanks for getting back to me!!
So I Imagine you rooted after this flash using CF-AUTO root and now you have knox tripped? Please advise. This knox stuff is really getting on my nerves :|
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Yes. I used cf-auto to root and tripped the knox. In fact I used TWRP 2.6.1 first but it run into boot loop. Then I used cf-auto to root and flash TWRP 2.6.0 (don't flash 2.6.1).

howard30 said:
Yes. I used cf-auto to root and tripped the knox. In fact I used TWRP 2.6.1 first but it run into boot loop. Then I used cf-auto to root and flash TWRP 2.6.0 (don't flash 2.6.1).
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Sweet. Sounds good. So I guess you can now update with stock firmware via Odin, and reapply root after each update? Just covering my bases thank you so much!!! :victory:

[Q] Upgrading to 4.3... some questions beforehand

Hi there,
I haven't been updated on rooting and all that jazz in a while, so please excuse my ignorance.
I have a Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999) on 4.1.2. It's stock rooted, but I don't have a custom Recovery or anything on it. I didn't (and don't) want to trip the root counter.
Is there a way to upgrade my phone to 4.3, have root working, and not trip the root counter? (Basically, what I currently have, except on 4.3)
Also, I Googled this new Knox feature I've seen people talk about, it seems like a lot of people here don't like it-- should I not want it on my phone too?
Happy holidays,
-Proxin

The counter is easy enough to reset if still on 4.1.2, so your best bet is to install a custom recovery through odin, then flash docholiday's 4.3 stock deknoxed rom and the new modem, and the at&t kernel for working wifi. This way you can use triangle away to reset the flash counter. If you install 4.3 with 4.3 firmware, you will not be able to root without tripping the knox counter.
Hope this helps
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masondoctorjt said:
The counter is easy enough to reset if still on 4.1.2, so your best bet is to install a custom recovery through odin, then flash docholiday's 4.3 stock deknoxed rom and the new modem, and the at&t kernel for working wifi. This way you can use triangle away to reset the flash counter. If you install 4.3 with 4.3 firmware, you will not be able to root without tripping the knox counter.
Hope this helps
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From what I understood back in the day when I got root, if you installed a custom recovery, you either triggered the counter or lost all your data/wiped the phone. Is that still the case?
Edit: Or was it un-tripping the counter that caused the data to wipe?

If you want 4.3 touchwiz, root, and a warranty, all at the same time, don't take the official update.
Instead, flash the 4.3 ROM zip, 4.3 modem, and a compatible kernel, using twrp or cwm recovery.
If you ever need to odin, do not use any version newer than MD5 or you are stuck with Knox and can never go back.
Sent from my T999L on PACman

Proxin said:
From what I understood back in the day when I got root, if you installed a custom recovery, you either triggered the counter or lost all your data/wiped the phone. Is that still the case?
Edit: Or was it un-tripping the counter that caused the data to wipe?
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It still triggers the counter, but it can be reset. It did not wipe my data, but backup just in case. Resetting the counter did not wipe data either. But do not update to the official 4.3 if you want to root and still have a warranty.
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Uh oh. I searched around for guides on updating like you guys said, and followed the guide here which promised root, 4.3, and no root counter... and now I can't use root, even though I installed a pre-rooted ROM.
I'm on 4.3 now, but don't have the ability to use root. I don't seem to have the Knox thing though.
I don't understand why I don't have root on a rooted ROM... what should I do?
Edit: This is the exact version I used: root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC.tar.md5

Proxin said:
Uh oh. I searched around for guides on updating like you guys said, and followed the guide here which promised root, 4.3, and no root counter... and now I can't use root, even though I installed a pre-rooted ROM.
I'm on 4.3 now, but don't have the ability to use root. I don't seem to have the Knox thing though.
I don't understand why I don't have root on a rooted ROM... what should I do?
Edit: This is the exact version I used: root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC.tar.md5
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To fix root, enable developer options by pressing build number 7 times, then enable root access for apps and adb under dev options.
MJC is TW 4.3 which includes knox. AFAIK the root66 version has knox removed from the rom, but it is impossible to remove it from the bootloader.

Adreaver said:
To fix root, enable developer options by pressing build number 7 times, then enable root access for apps and adb under dev options.
MJC is TW 4.3 which includes knox. AFAIK the root66 version has knox removed from the rom, but it is impossible to remove it from the bootloader.
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I checked in developer options after pressing the build number 7 times, but I don't see anything about enabling root in there...
Do I have to re-root somehow? If so, will that throw off the counter?

Proxin said:
Uh oh. I searched around for guides on updating like you guys said, and followed the guide here which promised root, 4.3, and no root counter... and now I can't use root, even though I installed a pre-rooted ROM.
I'm on 4.3 now, but don't have the ability to use root. I don't seem to have the Knox thing though.
I don't understand why I don't have root on a rooted ROM... what should I do?
Edit: This is the exact version I used: root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC.tar.md5
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That's why posts need read completely. It clearly says it will trip the Knox counter in 4.3 in the second paragraph of the first post under "4.3 notes" sorry that happened though.:banghead: Maybe someday someone will come up with a knox bypass in the bootloader.
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masondoctorjt said:
That's why posts need read completely. It clearly says it will trip the Knox counter in 4.3 in the second paragraph of the first post under "4.3 notes" sorry that happened though.:banghead: Maybe someday someone will come up with a knox bypass in the bootloader.
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I don't understand-- it seems like it says Knox is removed in order for root to stick:
4.3 Image Notes: With 4.3 images, KNOX is removed in order for root to stick. This will flag the Knox counter. Once you flash one of these 4.3 images you now have the latest factory stock bootloader, radio, etc. Flashing a prior bootloader can hard/soft brick your device. Please read and understand what you are doing.
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I took it to mean root will flag the Knox counter so it has been removed from the images.
The wording is very ambiguous...
I'm pretty close to just nuking my install and starting over with CyanogenMod, not caring if I trip the counter or not. Is it possible to do so with the current setup, or will I end up with a brick/semibrick somehow? I figure I might as well, since rooting will likely trip the counter anyway.

Yes lol
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pgarcia777 said:
Yes lol
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"It has been removed", it being Knox haha. That's how I understood it...
So yes, it's possible to get CyanogenMod working without a brick or semi-brick coming from this version I installed?

Yes, I could have been worded better. You can flash other
ROMs but make sure they don't include an older bootloader or your device will brick from what I understand.
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masondoctorjt said:
Yes, I could have been worded better. You can flash other
ROMs but make sure they don't include an older bootloader or your device will brick from what I understand.
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I ended up just saying "eff it" and hopped onto CyanogenMod. Probably tripped the root counter, but by now I just don't care anymore.
Thanks for helping me in this thread though, I appreciate it.
Take care and happy holidays.

You did trip the Knox counter.
Just so anyone else reading this thread knows, if you value your warranty DO NOT UPDATE TO 4.3 VIA ODIN . Instead, flash the 4.3 rom , kernel, and modem zips in CWM or TWRP recovery.
Do not Odin MJC (or MK4 for you T999L people) if you want root and warranty, as once you are on the Knox boot loader you can't go back.
Sent from my T999L on PACman

Adreaver said:
You did trip the Knox counter.
Just so anyone else reading this thread knows, if you value your warranty DO NOT UPDATE TO 4.3 VIA ODIN . Instead, flash the 4.3 rom , kernel, and modem zips in CWM or TWRP recovery.
Do not Odin MJC (or MK4 for you T999L people) if you want root and warranty, as once you are on the Knox boot loader you can't go back.
Sent from my T999L on PACman
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One of the things that bugs me about forums, finding information is a pain the butt. I just want to get my device back to stock so I can get OTA updates, GPS doesn't suck, and can use Wifi. I don't care about root anymore or using custom roms. I'm learning Objective C right now to branch into iOS development. I'm sick of the Android ecosystem, to be frank.
I'm on Wicked Rom with Android v4.1.1
Baseband T999UVDMD5, Kernal 3.0.65-DeviantKernel_07
I'm downloading T999UVUEMJC_T999TMBEMJC_TMB.zip right now, along with root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC_2.7z
Which one do I need to flash? if root66 gives me root, then cool I'll take it, but as I said, I don't care. I'll be using Mobile Odin since I'm on a mac and I sold my PC. If I need to install Windows via bootcamp then so be it, but I really don't want to.
If I need to update the rom, kernel, modem, etc all separately where do I find those files? *scratches head*

[Q] M919UVUEMK2 Rooting Questions!

Hello All,
I'm currently running CarbonRom on my GS3 (d2spr) but I'm sick of Sprints terrible service so I purchased the SGH-M919 from a T-Mobile store last night and I'm really stuck. Out of the box it's stock M919UVUEMK2.
1. What are my chances of rooting and flashing recoveries, ROMs and kernels? I checked the guide and it only supports the M919UVUAMDL firmware.
2. Is it possible to downgrade to M919UVUAMDL?
3. I absolutely loathe TouchWiz so should I return it to T-Mobile and order the Google Play Edition online? (not crazy about white electronics)
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

You don't lose any changes of rooting and flashing, even with the newest NB4 update.. Just flash a recovery with Odin and flash a GPE ROM or aosp/CM.. You will however trip the Knox counter
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serio22 said:
You don't lose any changes of rooting and flashing, even with the newest NB4 update.. Just flash a recovery with Odin and flash a GPE ROM or aosp/CM.. You will however trip the Knox counter
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Thanks. I'm not familiar with Knox but know that it is bad news. Can Knox be removed or will it brick my phone?

Its not as bad as they make it seem unless you care about warranty, which it technically voids if you trip it
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serio22 said:
Its not as bad as they make it seem unless you care about warranty, which it technically voids if you trip it
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Thanks. So I can root, install CWM and flash ROMs with no interference from KNOX? Would device performance or carrier service be affected in any way?

Xerran said:
Thanks. So I can root, install CWM and flash ROMs with no interference from KNOX? Would device performance or carrier service be affected in any way?
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There is not any performance issue with Knox. It is just an eFuse that Samsung put on the phone to record if you ever installed a non-stock recovery. It gets tripped and no one has found a way to reset it back to 0.
Also, no one has said that Samsung or T-Mobile has not performed warranty work if it has been tripped, but that they MAY not do service on it.
Reading more about it, it seems that the Knox counter may be more tied to Enterprise security, so that an Enterprise or a shop that has BYOP, can check that, and then shut down the phone if it gets tripped. But, can't be sure of that either. It just seems to be there right now. Not sure what they are really doing with it.
Rob

Xerran said:
Thanks. So I can root, install CWM and flash ROMs with no interference from KNOX? Would device performance or carrier service be affected in any way?
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No root needed, just flash a recovery and your ROM of choice, they are all prerooted unless stated otherwise.. But yeah no interference from Knox or device performance or carrier issues
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rlichtefeld said:
There is not any performance issue with Knox. It is just an eFuse that Samsung put on the phone to record if you ever installed a non-stock recovery. It gets tripped and no one has found a way to reset it back to 0.
Also, no one has said that Samsung or T-Mobile has not performed warranty work if it has been tripped, but that they MAY not do service on it.
Reading more about it, it seems that the Knox counter may be more tied to Enterprise security, so that an Enterprise or a shop that has BYOP, can check that, and then shut down the phone if it gets tripped. But, can't be sure of that either. It just seems to be there right now. Not sure what they are really doing with it.
Rob
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Thanks for the insight. I chose the S4 because I figured it a much more mature device in terms of development. I got worried since I paid full price for the phone and did not want any complications.

serio22 said:
No root needed, just flash a recovery and your ROM of choice, they are all prerooted unless stated otherwise.. But yeah no interference from Knox or device performance or carrier issues
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Can you recommend a guide or should I just go the Cyanogenmod installer route? I was thinking about doing that and then flashing CarbonRom.

[Q] N7100 Mod

Hi guys,
New here!! as well as new to rooting/modding and all
I wanted to install custom ROM on my N7100 but got little confusion. Hope you experts will help me out.
I have official ROM 4.1.2 (its called stock i guess) and I want to try any other ROM out there (like CM11, liquidsmooth etc)
My queries :
1) I dont want knox to affect my mobile as it is not there in my mobile right now. If I take precautions I might be able to avoid my mobile getting knoxfied. So please tell me if I root and flash with ROM not based on 4.3 will I get knox in my mob.
2) Which roms you recommend which are really knox free.. I read somewhere that some ROM claimed that it is knox free but ended up giving knox void counter 0x1..
Sorry to make such thread but thought this is the best place to get the answers, hence posted.
Hope you guys would help me.
Thanks
Silentkiller143

silentkiller143 said:
Hi guys,
New here!! as well as new to rooting/modding and all
I wanted to install custom ROM on my N7100 but got little confusion. Hope you experts will help me out.
I have official ROM 4.1.2 (its called stock i guess) and I want to try any other ROM out there (like CM11, liquidsmooth etc)
My queries :
1) I dont want knox to affect my mobile as it is not there in my mobile right now. If I take precautions I might be able to avoid my mobile getting knoxfied. So please tell me if I root and flash with ROM not based on 4.3 will I get knox in my mob.
2) Which roms you recommend which are really knox free.. I read somewhere that some ROM claimed that it is knox free but ended up giving knox void counter 0x1..
Sorry to make such thread but thought this is the best place to get the answers, hence posted.
Hope you guys would help me.
Thanks
Silentkiller143
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Installing any custom ROM will trigger Knox. That is the whole purpose of Knox.
There have been cases where people have installed custom ROMs without triggering the Knox. But there are no guarantees. 99% of the time Knox will be triggered.
If you care about the warranty, don't do anything.
Otherwise having or not having Knox is not really a problem.
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ceomaverick said:
Installing any custom ROM will trigger Knox. That is the whole purpose of Knox.
There have been cases where people have installed custom ROMs without triggering the Knox. But there are no guarantees. 99% of the time Knox will be triggered.
If you care about the warranty, don't do anything.
Otherwise having or not having Knox is not really a problem.
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Hi, thanks for reply.
I think I made it bit confusing. What I wanted to know is, I dont have knox right now (4.1.2 knox free), if I flash customer ROM which is say non Touchwiz (means non samsung), Will I still get knox ??
Hope this is clear
thanks

silentkiller143 said:
Hi, thanks for reply.
I think I made it bit confusing. What I wanted to know is, I dont have knox right now (4.1.2 knox free), if I flash customer ROM which is say non Touchwiz (means non samsung), Will I still get knox ??
Hope this is clear
thanks
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No.
Just take care not to flash new bootloader or 4.3 / 4.4 based ROMs.
Your options are limited. Whichever ROM you choose, check out with the concerned developer.
Also, a workaround has been suggested. By flashing MJ5 bootloader your phone will be knox free and yet allow to use 4.4 based android OSes.
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ceomaverick said:
No.
Just take care not to flash new bootloader or 4.3 / 4.4 based ROMs.
Your options are limited. Whichever ROM you choose, check out with the concerned developer.
Also, a workaround has been suggested. By flashing MJ5 bootloader your phone will be knox free and yet allow to use 4.4 based android OSes.
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Hi thnks
can you tell me how to flash MJ5 bootloader? where to find it? After that will it always be knox free no matter what OS I flash?

silentkiller143 said:
Hi thnks
can you tell me how to flash MJ5 bootloader? where to find it? After that will it always be knox free no matter what OS I flash?
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I would recommend not to flash bootloader at all. If it goes wrong, it might brick your device.
However, you can directly flash any ROM and if you have wifi issue, just flash Dr. Ketan's wifi fix.
Downside is that you won't be able to charge your phone while it is off.
Still if you want to go for it: here is a link to do it properly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500823
Lastly, as long as you don't flash stock ROM with PC ODIN, you will always be knox free no matter what.
Press thumbs up if you found my suggestions helpful.
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