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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
It works exactly as intended. It was never meant to reset the Settings -> About device -> Device status thing. Why would it ? It'd be very complicated to do so. If you need to go in for warranty, reflash a full stock firmware and do a wipe, this value will change to "Normal" ("Modified" will disappear). You need to do a stock reflash before going into warranty anyway... the engineers are trained to check for custom ROMs and root apps and decline warranty if found ! And if your device does not boot at all anymore - then it doesn't matter what this status is.

All that matters are the values in download mode, and those are reset, as designed. There's no reason to be disappointed. Nothing is wrong here :)

The standard JIG only boots into download mode, it doesn't reset anything (like with the Note, unless you run SGS2 bootloaders). I've heard of a "new" JIG that also works on the Note (and maybe also SGS3 ?) but I haven't heard any success stories from anyone.

Triangle Away checks for exact device model. Can the I9300T boot my CWM recovery ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TotallydubbedHD:
ah ok - my bad, didn't read or notice that then.

Either or, your app I'm sure does it fine for the S3, so no need of a JIG - I just thought (just in case) a JIG would do the same job, as it did with other devices.

Thanks for the clarification bro!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chris83210:
hello :)

work fine on ICS officiel XWLPD rooted
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MadMatt89:
Is there already a jig for the s3 or do the s2 jigs also work for it?

Thx Chainfire for doing all the good work!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] avss:
Hi Chainfire.

In your first post you state that is the "Current Status" doesnt show the correct info, its not advised to reset the counter anyway.

After installing your app is recognises the GT-i9300, i have to confirm trough dialog that its correct. It downloads additional data wich went fine also. But is i look under Current Status is says..."Status cannot be determined, we need to reboot into a special boot mode !".

So as you requested in first post i mention this here and i didnt used the reset flash counter option. Just waiting for your answere on how to handle.

I use an S3 with Omega V3 rom. Your insecure kernel and your cwm 1.2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MadMatt89:
I just did a reset to my counter and the same thing occured. Reboot in the special boot mode and check if the information given there is right, you need to confirm the reset again there.

cheers
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cybersindiket:
works great on S3 ... Thanks you so much CF ..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mimicuk:
Not working :(

Tried running it on ICS XWLPG_purelook S3_by_ksr007 and all i get is a message saing "could not read flash data"

Any ideas anyone please?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Make sure you gave the app root, reboot if needed. If it still doesn't work, flash a different kernel, see if that helps.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] funk_doc:
Thank you so much! I tried it on my S3 a couple of seconds ago, works fine :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BrunoSoarez:
Works Great on GT-N7000 with XXLPY!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zero13ro:
flawless victory. Great Job !!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
no fatality? :P
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Murshad007:
Just rooted with cwm LPG.

I already can't claim warranty so if I didn't remove the trainable and leave it as it is.

Is there any issue?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Vrykyl:
Ran TA 1.5 on my SGS3 - counter in download mode now shows as zero / official... but in android 'status' it still registers as modified... any ideas which is correct?

Running stock rom with root via CWM install.

Is it just a case of the counter is at zero now, but the rom knows Ive got root access (hence the modified)? I.e if I unroot it'll return to official?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ctomgee:
Read back two pages to this post.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Vrykyl:
Facepalm - I am such a moron!! No idea how I missed that post - thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] avss:
I dont understand what you mean MadMatt....

In what special boot mode do i reboot ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MadMatt89:
look at your first post... it wants you to go in that soecial boot mode when you want to reset the counter..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Frozenthunder:
It does not work? What kernel are you using?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ctomgee:
He also has an i9100G...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chadz88:
Thank you very much, it worked great on my GS2, no need of param.tar
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hermanchb:
ya ~! I9100G with Codeworkx CM9 Kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Frozenthunder:
Hey guys,

What exactly does "ICS build" mean? Does this include official Samsung stock roms which you flash with kies?

I got version xxkl1 and everything the app shows me matches. Still a bit afraid though because most people here seem to have used custom roms. So does this work with official ones?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ephraim:
Yes, it most definitely will work on stock ICS.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cosminnn:
i9100g

Can anybody confirm if Triangle away is working for i9100g version?

We use CM9 official nightly http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=i9100g&type=nightly
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Narada2XK:
Even though I don't plan on using it, I just bought it to support you as I've done with over half of your paid apps, just need to buy two more if I fancy to.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cool1007:
Hey Chainfire,

It worked perfectly in my Galaxy S2, model GT-I9100, running an AOKP Rom (hydra-h2o). I am so satisfied with your amazing work, I decided to buy the app from Google Play and also bought Odin Mobile Pro as well. :)

Enjoy, and best regards to you from Guayaquil, Ecuador
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Timpppa:
Excellent work Chainfire! Didn't need the app but wanted to support your great work so i bought Triangle away!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] wonsky21:
I guess there's no need to update if I still have my SGS2? :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] raimondomartire:
work perfectly in my Galaxy S3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As long as the changelog only reports newly added devices, you are right.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hieupham:
I HAVE THIS MSG:

Status cannot be determined, we need to reboot into a special boot mode
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Murshad007:
Confirm please?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
If you can't claim warranty anyways, its just for yourself. You can just leave it as is if you want - it doesn't make a difference to the phone itself :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bigrndahouse:
Does this work for the SPH_D710 . Just wondering. I haven't seen anything that it does or not.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shuweee:
using STOCK LPF Rom, rooted with CWM. Flashed SpeedMod kernel to see what the improvement is on the benchmark didnt like it and used this to remove the flashcount. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ravi_buz:
Exactly for 3 seconds (when trying to reset the counter and the BIG yellow triangle appears:eek::eek:) my heart stopped.

But now the counter is 0:D:D. Great work man.

- works with stock ICS on Galaxy Note (Indian)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Does this work on the i9100G with 4.0.3 ?

If so i will buy this app :)

Gesendet von meinem GT-i9100G mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] fatjivi:
Any chance of compatibility with i9100g??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Murshad007:
Thanx a lot. Because its a risky procedure and I don't want to hard brick. No Quality JTAG service here locally and a new mobo almost costs equals to a used phone.

Just assuming the possibilty. Appericiates the hard work of the developer. Try to support by buying paid apps. Actually bought two times, but my bank In Pakistan and my brother's bank in UK refused transactions. didn't allowed me international transaction. Will buy Mobile Odin Pro in future through some one with a credit card working internationally.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] vimto25:
sorted :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] zorroxx:
Worked perfectly

Works on Galaxy Note N7000

ICS 4.0.3 IML74K.DXLP9

At first, when I clicked the current status nothing happened so I gambled by proceeding with Reset flash counter anyway. Fortunately it still showed the current status before it flashed.

Great app. Thanks Chainfire
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] joe169999:
Confirmed "worked" on my SGN 7000, reset from 7 to 0. It asked to reboot then volume up to reset.

Now the yellow triangle is gone.

Thank you Chainfire.

From ICS 4.0.3 RR v3, Franko 5.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hieupham:
What to do from here?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] EH15:
I'm currently on LPG 4.0.3 and want to reset my phone before I send it in to get fixed. If I reset the counter using this app, how do I get my original GB rom back without another count? Once I flash the original Bell rom, the counter will no longer be 0. Is there a way around this?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Yohng:
OUPS, very sorry, all was my mistake (misundertanding).

Thanks for the tools, and explainations. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ephraim:
Flashin an official firmware through odin will not increase your flash count. You can reset it with an ICS ROM(as what you have or will do later). After that flash a stock firmware and you're good to go.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] miroid:
Thanks chainfire

Works like a charm on my omega v3.0 sgs3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] danwteik:
parse error when i wan to install the apk. on my galaxy note 2.3.6 stock rom
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sahibunlimited:
Read the OP

Only ics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] danwteik:
thank mate ...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] beautyangel:
Rooooocking Triangle away SGSIII

Daaaaam rocking. Awesoooome King CHAINFIRE.;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] stesteste:
how long do u have to wait it booted into galaxy note with yellow triangle sreen for 3 mins now how long is the process thanks need quick reply

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ooooh no not good after all the the stuff i done on my phone tried simple triangleaway 5.1 on rrv4.1 speedmod kernal k3.3 ,,,and now i stuck on triangle screen tried taking battery out and holding power volume up and home no boot cant go into recovery, pc wont recognize phone, think its fooked anything else i can try thanks awaiting help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ephraim:
Have you tried going into download mode and flashing a stock firmware?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] stesteste:
trying now will update ,,,,sweating here

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which is best stock ics or gb

i was on ics rrv4.1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Have a look at my thread => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26775950

I recommend XWLA4 for GB and XWLPD for ICS.

Both have best results on my phone, for my light usage.

You have to test yourself on your phone for your normal usage.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] avss:
Thanks....

After starting triangle away few days later is does show the correct status of my device. So i went on and resetted the counter. And it worked great.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] stesteste:
which kernal did you use

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used triangleaway on rrv 4.1 speedmod kernal and froze at triangle screen no recovery or anything took battery out etc ,had to restore gb stock rom with pc odin then root then install abys 4.2 then restore nandriod back up was abit scary at first now my count is 1 more than when i started lol which is best kernal to use for triangleaway im on rrv4.1

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] knottr:
Worked on my international GTN-7000 on the latest CM9 Nightly.

Thanks alot :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] _AnAkIn_:
Please, could you add compatibility for I9100G?

EDIT:

I've been trying to get /dev/block/mmcblk0boot0, but all I get is 512 bytes of NULL. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] galaxy44:
I have a Galaxy S3 getting the same message.

-

@CF (Many Thanks for the root :) :) your are the root legend :))

@anyone or CF - What do i do next after the message:

"Status cannot be determined, we need to reboot into a special boot mode"

What is special boot mode...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Special boot mode is where it resets the counter, click on reset flash counter below status cannot be determined and follow on screen instructions.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] stesteste:
does that mean ignore this in the op

CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK THE INFORMATION UNDER "CURRENT STATUS" IS CORRECT BEFORE RESETTING THE COUNTER !

( If triangle, counter, or device is not showing or not correct, DO NOT USE but report back here )
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] galaxy44:
when i start my phone 'holding down the buttons'.

it says i have 'modified 1 times'

(sorry forget all the correct terminology)

also i could not get out of the 'holding down the buttons' mode, without removing the battery, is that correct?

i'd like to remove the triangle if i can, but don't want to F things up :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] OzOns:
Hi,

Apparently works well on Samsung S3

Download mode : it is written "official"

Well done !

...Now go to parameters/about/state. After a while the last line "Status of the device" =.... "modified"

Bingo !

Easy too check. Same for you ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
No don't ignore what the OP put, I took the chance and reset mine, worked fine.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] galaxy44:
Yes it worked on S3 voda UK . I think

I clicked the bottom option in the app

It rebooted

I pressed the up vol key to reset the counter

It rebooted

Phone still said modified (settings /about phone/ status)

So I tried the triangle app botton option again

It rebooted and said 0 flashes . Great

But phone still says modified?

It also said. !!Do not restart with power key!!. Why Is that?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] UpInTheAir:
Read OP FAQ more closely.

I was guilty of skimming too assuming the process would be same for SGS3 as for SGS2 :o

If you restart with the power button the device will self destruct. :p
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] galaxy44:
*On the SGS3, System->Settings->About device->Status still shows "Modified"This is outside the scope of Triangle Away. The "system" status is not even always resettable in the bootloader. If you are going for warrenty, you need to*also*reflash a full stock firmware and wipe your device. If they boot up your device and find root apps, you're not going to get any warranty anyway. If you do such a full stock reflash and wipe, the "Modified" value will go away.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] berju:
Hello,

just try this on my GN, counter check say that it can determine status ?

Could you help before try reset.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hieupham:
I had the very same message after flashing Abyss 4.2 into stock GB before loading the Criskelo ROM :D

Didn't want to risk as the description said:

CHECK AND DOUBLE CHECK THE INFORMATION UNDER "CURRENT STATUS" IS CORRECT BEFORE RESETTING THE COUNTER !

WHAT TO DO BROTHERS? :eek::eek::eek:

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By clicking this the fone WILL REBOOT INTO THE RESET TRIANGLE MODE meaning => JUST IGNORE THE OP'S WARNING MSG?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chaichai:
Works great with Galaxy Note (Thai ROM 4.0.3) !!!

Thanks !!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
As I said a few posts back, do not ignore what the dev has posted, if in doubt ask him, I chose to risk it and it worked for me.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nuramohammed26:
Well i bricked my Galaxy Note trying to update to ICS, now it's with Samsung Service center and am still waiting for them to contact me, i am hoping to claim warranty but if that fails then am a bit late about knowing how to reset my flash counter zero
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
If it's a true hardbrick, they won't be able to actually *check* the counter, so in that case you're quite safe :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hieupham:
Hope he's reading what we disscuss in here regarding this issue :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
If it tell you to reboot, let it reboot, it will show you the information upon boot, and it will ask you *again* before modifying anything.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] galaxy44:
Chainfire :) Thanks for the root :)

@ anyone else - some extra info and a bad camera picture

Triangle Away boots to this screen:

Device : (your phone)

flash count:

Binary status: Modified or Official

vol up reset the counter

vol down restart

warning about pressing the power (not sure why this is bad but 4x!! !! means i don't touch it)

---

Galaxy S3 UK Voda

Resets the counter

But not the modified status inside the phone menus . (settings/ about devive / status.)

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When you say it worked

did it reset (settings/ about device / status = official)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
No, as far as I'm aware the status will only read unmodified when you flash a stock rom.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] liamR:
Just bought your app on the Play store. Great work! Thank you! :)

Is it possible that in the future we could reset this "Modified" value back to "Normal" with your app ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hieupham:
Then I would hit the Thanks button and send him a hug and kisses :D:D:D:D:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jugih:
omg, worked like a charm.

now i dont have to fear those evil people at dealers..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rasta312:
Working i9100G version? only the i9100?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nemopeti:
Superb

Wors well on I9100 + CM9 :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ziadia:
I am using ICS I9100XWLP7 official rom (not rooted). Now I want to root with "cf-root-sgs2_xw_xen_lp7-v5.4-cwm5".

Now I want to know, can I use this apk on my official ICS rom?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Yes, install apk, start TriangleAway app, check the correct states (after flashing CF-Root kernel the counter should be increased) and click "reset counter".
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] askor:
Hello everyone, I'm new owner of S2 (I'm waiting for parcel with phone) and I would like to ask you one question. It is really possible to brick phone by using this method? Why it is more dangerous than JIG? Is there anyone who permament brick his phone by this method? Thanks for answers :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] UpInTheAir:
Possible, otherwise Chainfire wouldn't have posted the warning.

Improbable, as there has not been one user I know of that has a bricked device as a direct result of the Triangle Away app.

Jig won't work with ICS bootloader to reset counter etc, only download mode. Will not work for later versions of GB bootloader either, requiring flashing of old bootloader, jig, flash new bootloader. Method and GB bootloaders found in Intratech firmware thread.

Triangle Away simply just works. Most bricks are the result of not researching/reading enough and not following guides exactly.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
If you were to pull the battery exactly (this is a few milliseconds) while Triangle Away is modifying the bootloader data, it would definitely hardbrick your device.

Just one example. It is really improbable, but it is not impossible.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hisee:
if i am in stock rootd s3 then i have to just perform binary count reset and then i can get warranty
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] clarkdb09:
You are the men thanks... I am going to buy your app... Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] karayemis:
Hello,

The triangle doesnt bother me at all. I was just wondering i it would have effect on the warranty. I flashed a rom and kernel now i have the triangle... is my warranty still ok ? If not would it be ok if i remove the triangle ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Yes it will have an effect on warranty also phone will say 'modified', to restore warranty remove triangle with triangle app, flash stock rom and phone will be as bought, ie warranty will be ok.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] karayemis:
Thank you verry much. So everybody who flash a custom rom loses his warranty even if there counter is set to 0 with triangle away.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Yes as it says ' modified ' in system settings, about device, status and scroll to bottom. Reflash stock rom to restore and unvoid warranty.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Fornowagain:
Well it would be with a custom rom on it. It can, as said above, be returned to full warranty when reset then stock firmware.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Only for the Galaxy S3

For Galaxy S2, the modified log does not show

But, for warranty, you still have to flash to kies stock for your country
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sarbe:
Sorry I should have put for S3, thanks for pointing it out Phil.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pinoymutt:
Does anyone know if this works on the newer Galaxy Tab 2's (specifically the 7-in GT-P3113 that already has ICS?) I know ICS was a big part, but wasn't sure if the structure was similar....

EDIT: Answered my own question...when trying to run the app just to check the status, I get "Magic header not found. Incompatible device?"... Bummer...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rasta312:
Can this be used in version i9100G or only in I9100 ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dj_m:
My counter in the app says that i flashed 6 times

Is it for a kernel or a rom

In a case or an other i have flashed my device more than that

Sent with RootBoxICS SGSII
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ctomgee:
The counter only counts how many times you flash a kernel not signed by Samsung while the phone is in download mode.

If you flashed from CWM recovery mode, or some means other than by putting the phone in download mode, or if you flashed a Samsung signed kernel in download mode, it does NOT increase the count.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] danilo25:
Great work, Thank You!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] xanthrax:
i`ve got the paid app and i still don`t know how to use it ... what shal i do to remove triangle ? i`ve got 6 counter , shall i reset them ? thanx !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Hmm ... if you want to reset the the flash counter, then click reset counter in TriangleAway app.

If you like the counter to be on "6", then do nothing.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] xanthrax:
thanx mate ! i was just afraid to click on it :p it`s ok now !!!