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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Force Close:
A couple of weeks ago after spotting a single red stuck pixel, I used TriangleAway (free version) to reset my custom firmware install counter and installed a stock Three UK ROM. I then took the phone back to the Three Store and they accepted it for repair.

A couple of hours ago, I recieved this message (with a Nokia 6680 backup phone :)):

So, I just wanted to leave a message to say thank you. When I get my phone back tomorrow, the first thing I will do is buy the paid version of your app from Google Play. I will also be donating a few pounds sometime in the coming week (being a student, I cannot afford to donate any more than that).
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] spirol:
Just tried it on latest CM10 preview from codeworkx, and it worked great! Had gotten a custom count by flashing Dream kernel with Odin. First post don't mention anything about CM10, so I gave it a shot.

Others might try it out to confirm, but it worked for me :)

Sendt fra min GT-I9100 med Tapatalk2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zakth:
Your phone will state modified if you're running a rooted stock Rom. You would want to Odin the stock package before doing any type of return. Keep in mind you are always taking a risk when you flash something.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Only some kernels report the status. Reboot into the special mode, there it will tell you your flash count, if any, and follow the instructions.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Akilesh:
Used the App on my Brother's SGS 3 and Voila the counter got reset. :) Thank you Chain fire.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mario06:
I'm talking about STOCK Rom!!

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mario06:
Go look in the phone info menu, you''ll see a 'modified' text do so you wasted your time resetting the flash counter

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ctomgee:
Is it rooted? Or is there a non-stock kernel? If yes, then that would be modified... Or do you dispute that?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] braescuteo:
did someone test TriangleAway on LG8 ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 088x880:
Yes, me. It's working fine.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
It is not a waste of time resetting the flash counter otherwise the app would not exist nor be needed.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Bidshelf:
Is it safe to use triangle away with exact these setting in Download Mode:

ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (3 Counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

After reset the counter, if I flash a custom rom like Omega, Foxhound, Wanamlite using CWM Recovery the counter will increase again? If not, is there a way to do this without counter increase?

I wouldn't like to use triangle away anymore.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] braescuteo:
the counter will increase everytime you flash a custom rom so you will need to use triangeaway again (if you want to get rid of counts)

the counter will NOT increase if you flash stock roms like LFB, LFG etc (from whatever country you want, you can get stock roms from sammobile.com)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Bidshelf:
Are you sure? I think that the counter just increase when you flash anything over Odin not over CWM Recovery.

It´s totally the opposite of what this video says: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N88WdM3L5g0

Sorry all for bother again about this question, it´s really important for me.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Correct.

Flashing zip files in CWM recovery (or tar files in Mobile Odin app) will not increase the flash counter.

But you will need CWM recovery or root to flash in that way.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ctomgee:
The counter increases when you flash a kernel that is not signed by Samsung when the phone is in download mode. This is most commonly accomplished via Odin, but there are other tools that can do this as well, such as Heimdall.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] butcher211:
Hi, when im resetting the Flashcounter and flashing the stock rom.. doesn't the flash counter goes up to 1 then?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
No, flash counter will only be increased by flashing an unsigned kernel with Odin (or another PC software) in download mode.

Stock kernels/ROMs are always officially signed by Samsung.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] vette95:
Status cannot be determined...

Reading the thread I see that when it reads: "Status cannot be determined, we need to reboot into a special bootmode!", the app will use an i9100 kernel that WILL NOT work with the Note N7000.

But I also see that a lot of people has been successful using the app with the N7000 with different kernels.

So just to be on the safe side, I rooted my phone by flashing the new speedmod-kernel-n7000-ics-k3-11-Odin, obviously with Odin, PC Odin.

Is it safe to try to remove the triangle with this kernel? Again, the app is not giving me a count, although it does recognizes the N7000 as such.

Thank you for any response that will get me off of this doubt :confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mario06:
Why reset the counter if you get the "modified" text in the phone info menu? It kind of defeats the purpose no? :eek:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Stop spamming please with same song. You were answered and still post the same at each new post. Do not use it if you do not see its need. Most of us got it
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] vette95:
No need to reset then. Thank you, uninstalling.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
No it doesn't. The counter and text are different. Please change the record.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mario06:
For warranty purposes it means exactly the same thing -> No Warranty!!

You don't even know what your saying.

A person resets is counters for warranty purposes BUT if the 'Modified' txt is showing the purpose is defeated.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CR5N:
@mario06

Please stop trolling / spamming. You have your opinion, you have shared it now crawl back under your bridge or add something useful to the thread.

I don't mean to be rude and I did say please.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Next time you spam you will be reported to a mod, you are warned. Same song over last few pages, you were answered and warned...

For your info: Google chainfire home page and read why he decided not to fix that part. App is not perfect but is enough
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
I've explained the difference before and how to get rid of both, I'm not wasting any more time on your posts.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shawn157:
Just used on a cm10 build on my Tmobile GS3 (I guess this makes jellybean support :p ) and reset my counter. Thanks! I bought through Google as well.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dipe7987:
Hi all..

I have galaxy note with stock ROM ICS 4.0.4 and flash the custom kernel with PC odin..

If I want to reset the binary counter, Should I flash the Gingerbread Stock ROM first and root???

this app not compatibel with galaxy note ICS 4.0.4 kernel??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
Does anyone know if this will work with galaxy mini 2 (gt s6500)?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] stevenca:
THANK you ChainFire!

Worked on my BELL I747M flawlessly! Back to 0 and happy !

And status in menu is Normal because I am running stock+rooted!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AllAboutAndroids:
AWESOME! "Canadia" is now supported! Thanks Chainfire :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rfb813:
Used TriangleAway V 1.70 on my rooted Galaxy SII SGH I777 with Siyah Kernal. Triangle is gone and the phone works but I cannot get Set CPU to overclock (was previously overclocked to 1400 MHZ). Has this happend before? I have searched this thread but nothing to be found.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GoNz0:
i have just installed the latest official XEU 4.0.4 for UK/Ireland and now have "Status cannot be determined, we need to reboot into a special bootmode!" :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
That's normal pal. Look in download mode at proper binary counter.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GoNz0:
i figured its going to be patched in the next update, i have not messed up my binary counter flashing a stock rom fortnightly. but it now means i have to behave until i know i can reset it with triangle away :)

i take it there is no way to reset it with this release ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
If you click on boot into special mode it will show you binary status etc, then follow the on screen instructions.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GatoL0c0:
I purchased this in Google Play just purely to support your efforts. Not sure if I'll ever have to use it but it'll be there if I do need it. :D

From My Galaxy SIII - Blaze ROM
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rfb813:
Tried Tegrak and was able to overclock to 1400Mhz again. Then Set CPU showed 1400. Back to my normal operation without the Triangle and I9000 on startup.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] phonepersonality:
Purchased for kicks and curiosity got the better of me, so I used it on my TMOUS Galaxy S3 Running a CyanogenMod 10 variant.

My flash counter was at 4 prior to running it.

It works perfectly.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] g3ckospy:
Works on jb roms... thanks chain!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
I'm a newbie in android ,how would I know I have the triangle on my device.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
there will be a yellow triangle on boot (when it says sgs3 gt-i9300) it prob won't but if you flashed anything it will add to binary counter in download mode
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
Does pressing power,down volume and home button can we see the triangle?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
No that's download mode but it will tell u if the binary flash counter has altered. Tbh I never seen it till yesterday when i rooted my friends galaxy mini 2 so wasn't sure till then myself. Haven't seen it on sgs3 myself. When u look in triangle away does it say something like "will have to boot into special mode to determine counter status?"
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
It doesn't say anything it just went to download mode like you say,I turn off and on my device there's no triangle on it. Thanks for replying. There's a you tube which I see regarding my issue.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
It will say binary flash counter: ? (however Many times u flashed something) if it ain't zero and say official Samsung or something like that underneath then u need to use it if u want system status to not be MODIFIED. Only matters if u have warranty issue anyway and need to send phone back it doesn't do anything bad to your phone anyway

Edit:

If triangle away says this, u prob need to use it:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dipe7987:
anyone?? or it safe if we on stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM with custom kernel ??

im use galaxy note..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
read the OP
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
Actually I only rooted my $3 , it was done by experience person,he was sceptical why my device don't have any triangle when he press power home and up.volume. Today morning I restart my device and press power home and down volume and notice big triangle at the bottom before big android l appear with some sentence at the bottom of it. I think my device doesn't have triangle.

---------- Post added at 12:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:22 PM ----------

Is there an apps to test whether our device is triangled besides booting?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Only if you flash non stock kernel in odin it will appear
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Triangle Away has nothing to do with system status.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Biker1:
Just got my within 14 day S3 replacement.

I used Triangle Away on the S3 being returned, and

Reflashed the fully stocked firmware.

Also did a Full wipe.

Modified value gone.

Binary counter stock.

S3 back to Stock, and Returned,

Don't know why there are complaints.

As has been said, if you're returning the device, you have to reflash the fully stocked firmware and do a full wipe anyway. This gets rid of the Modified value.

Worked Great!

Thanks again Chainfire ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yldlj:
When i open the app it says make sure this the exact model i9300. My phone is i9300T is it still ok to continue? I know it says on op i9300T is supported but just making sure
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
I know u need to go back to official firmware but don't u need to triangle away also to reset counter?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Yes you do m8, sorry if I misread your post.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Gotcha007:
Works like a charm !

Big thanks ! :good:

I'm running a dual boot configuration CM9 /CM 10 using Siyah Kernel 3.5.2 (Galaxy S2 I9100). I did indeed launched Triangle Away under CM9 .
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chitoka:
noob question

Ok am new to the GS3 just bought myself this phone and just wonder my counter is at 3 but what are the consequenses on having the counter at 3 am on stock just rooted with cf root so will it be ok to use this app any suggesions? Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
If you want to reset the flash counter, use this app.

If it's Ok for you, it's Ok for me too ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
If you need RMA only or samsung could refuse service warranty
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] butcher211:
i dont get this. i have a rooted device with cm10. when i want to send it back i have to flash the stock rom but after that triangle wouldnt work because i have no root then.

but... when i firstly use triangle than i will flash the stockrom and that means the flashcoutner will "count" again from 0 to 1...

Device: S3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yldlj:
I dont think flashing original firmwares add to your counter.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GoNz0:
your right.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CR5N:
Correct. I used triangle away to reset the counter then flashed stock ROM via odin (S2).
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bleros:
thanks you
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] blaex:
Tried it with stock xwlpo 4.0.4, without any issues. Triangle away.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dipe7987:
Yes I read bro..

but if i made a mistake and I dont want my phone brick..

so can I have a detail tutorial before flash/apply this app??

right now, Im using the stock ROM 4.0.4 ICS galaxy note, and Im using custom kernel Notecore..

does I can use this app right now? or I must downgrade to 4.0.3 first ?

because theres a warning the device can brick if something wrong...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Biker1:
I installed Triangle Away on my Sprint Galaxy S3 running 4.0.4, and it worked fine.

I see there are many Notations in the op regarding the Note and it's many versions, so of course be sure before you flash Triangle Away.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rolfer8:
I was about to do something stupid with my gs2 until i found this app lol! Good stuff..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] @LI™:
it s not work on my gs2 4.0.4 xwplt !! it cannot defined my phone !!

whats the problem ???
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] GoNz0:
click the clear counter button and it will prompt to reboot into the special mode where it can check and clear the counter
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] @LI™:
thx for ur answer but the issue is still here !!!!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sferrell615:
cold feet

hi

i used another sites instructions on rooting my s3. it said to flash clockworkmod.tar then install from sdcard CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip; however, i got "E:signature verification failed" when i tried to install.

i started reading xda's instructions on how to root and i've decided that i'd prefer to go back to before installing clockworkmod; however, i read that my flash counter is greater than 0 now, which voids the warranty.

how about future software updates (android 4.1, etc.)...how likely is it that because i have a flash counter greater than 0 i will be prevented from updating?

i'm still within the 14 days of 1st purchasing my phone. the thought of losing all the time that i put into setting up my s3 makes me feel sick.

suggestions?

thanks!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yldlj:
Have a more than 0 has nothing to do with being able to get updates. To get an update all you have to do is flash stocm firmware. This app is only if you have to take your phone back for warranty.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Marky143:
Help me pls im using KD 7.1 and Notecore 11.3 im stuck at Samsung Logo with Yellow Triangle i flashed SPEEDMOD .tar version and solved the stuck problem but Yellow Trialge still appears i tried to reset the binary counter again and stuck again in Samsung Logo pls help and guide me on how to removed that Yellow Triangle
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sferrell615:
reply to cold feet reply

hi yldlj

thanks for your reply! i feel much relief!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yldlj:
Can you use this with cm10?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] manishdev:
yes it must
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] stevenjcampbell:
I9300 vs I535?

I am just getting into the idea that I can root and flash my new device and not get a warranty claim rejected.

So, my VZW phone has a model number if

SCH-I535

I ask, is this okay to use?

Dont wanna get a brick.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yldlj:
Read op
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] thcaddict:
When does ChainFire get back? I'm DYING to get this app compatible with my US Cellular GS3. Hopefully we can get some support for this app sometime soon. All of us USCC people out there would greatly appreciate it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yuzanuvole:
Hi!just a question: with a stock rooted ROM if i use this app can i update the cell via OTA?

or i have to update it manually via odin like i do now?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
If you are running an officially released firmware (all parts) for your phone in your country, OTA and/or Kies updates should work.

It doesn't matter if your phone is rooted or not, and if the flash counter is increased, reseted or zero (NO).

But if an OTA update only for a special part (such as cell/phone/modem/baseband) is available fr your phone ... I don't know.

For the SGS2 (GT-I9100) it is not.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] yuzanuvole:
For my situation kies works but OTA via phone detects the ota and downloads it but then the yellow triangle appear after the restart and nothing is installed.

In the status of the phone i saw "modified". So i thing that even if i reset counter showing "normal" in the status i will not be able to update by phone itself....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Kendr1ck:
I'm in the same situation as the quoted poster. Anyone know a way of doing what this app does manually?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
As far as I know only chainfire has done it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -greenboy-:
I have SGS3 Tmobile version.

My current status shows

Counter: 2

Binary: Custom

Device SGh-T999

Should I go a head and reset Flash counter?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Kung-Fu-Tse:
Hello Chain :)

"Triangle Away" does NOT work anymore under JellyBean 4.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy SII (GT-I9100) :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pitbull123:
how do you install this???

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] siirus09:
Are you serious? Its an app. Download it. And open it to install. READ THE OP
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] As1r:
Hi, I got a problem to open Triangle Away after I install avast! Mobile Security Anti-Theft. Since I install it there is a yellow triangle at the start on boot. When I open Triangle Away it crashes after a check and reboots my S2. WTF.

I use XWLPI Stock with Jkay's Framework the Domination Theme and Speedmod K3-26

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] laneyofdeath:
Yeah if u want to reset counter
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] thcaddict:
I was able to reset my flash counter manually without using triangleaway (because unfortunately the USCC GS3 isn't supported yet).. using adb on the pc. if u wanna know how I did it just message me and I'll give u the link.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] joebob296:
Hey I'm running nosympathy v1.7 on Verizon sgs3 and the app says "magic header not found incompatible device?" How can I fix this?:confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] t0xxin:
Hi Guys,

just a short question.

I need to send my phone to samsung for warranty repairing.

So i need to run first "Triangle Away" and then apply a original samsung stock firmware - right?

As i need root for running it, i need to do that first ...right?

thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TheSpaceManatee:
After flashing Samsung firmware the triangle will be back again
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] t0xxin:
but then - how to apply that tool, so that i have resetted the counter and stock firmware on my phone?

need to revert it to factory default for sending it in...

thanks for your help!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CR5N:
Stock firmware does not trip the triangle. I have done this already.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TheSpaceManatee:
Really? I thought when you flash syock firmware with Odin you will still get triangle? Thanks for the new info. But I would use mobile Odin to flash stock firmware as it will not trip the counter. So you can use triangle away then mobile Odin ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
find me on IRC and we can add compatibility for this model ...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Mobile odin needs root and will not remove root traces after flash

- triangle away

- wipe data, cache AND format /system

- flash stock rom for YOUR REGION in odin

- make sure Kies recognizes your phone fw

- format sdcard

- remove external sd

You have now a genuine phone :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bluefa1con:
I removed my triangle with stock kernel and reflashed the custom kernel from cwm app

My counter is at 1 but I don't have the triangle

It would be ok to use it to reset counter right ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TheSpaceManatee:
There is an option to disable root and you can wipe data and cache too.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] swisswizz:
Omega ROM, triangle not showing

I haven't used TA yet but the triangle isn't showing anyway. Can anyone tell me if it's safe to run TA to reset the flash counter?

Download screen looks like this:

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300

CURRENT BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (2 Counts)

CURRENT BINARY: Custom

CURRENT STATUS: Custom

The two flashes would have been root plus a custom recovery. I later installed Omega 11.1 (XXBLG9) via recovery so that doesn't count. Just a bit worried about the tiangle not being there...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Yes it is safe to run TA.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] swisswizz:
Sorry to be a pest but why would the triangle not show? To do with the ROM?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
I think that was only on S2, I may be wrong. Booting into special bootmode with TA will show your status and will show you how to reset via onscreen instructions.