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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Red5:
Instead of having a plethora of stickies, why dont you contact mjwhirly and see if he will add this to his post? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1987541
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] borijess:
So u are using the same tar file to root? This will install stock recovery?

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] skim32:
Thanks op. This will be very useful in case I ever need to return my phone or submit my phone in for warranty service. I was looking for a stock rom that could be flashed using odin, but couldn't find one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sling:
If I had 2 I would give you 1 and throw in a month of Straight Talk service .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sling:
Not using a tar file to root.

If such file was available this thread title would read

***AT&T STOCK TAR FILE AVAILABLE!!!!***

I would throw in some big smileys it would be a party thread.

When you root using Chainfire method it provides Stock Recovery to fall back on.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1980644
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] borijess:
Thanks I did it worked flawlessly.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] turilo:
Nice just what i needed to return my note 2 for replacement unit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Yossarian33:
Not working for me

I tried this, to the letter, it didn't work.

I never did anything other than rooting using CF-auto root to root so I could restore from Titanium Backup.

I'm on the i317M.

I did a factory reset through the stock recovery (Would TWRP make a difference?), re-rooted using CF-auto root, installed Triangle Away, ran it, did a full unroot through SU, did another factory reset and still, device shows modified.

I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I desperately want to go back to stock.

EDIT: TriangleAway says: "on new devices like the SGS3/SGNote2/SGNote10.1, status can only be reset on some firmwares - they must be stock firmwares!" - I am on a stock firmware! But it doesn't reset my status. In download mode, it still says "custom" - annoying!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sling:
Yes TWRP could play factor.

If in your shoes I would,

Chainfire root.

Install TWRP using Goomanager

Make back up in TWRP then reboot device.

Boot into TWRP and install recovery

From there follow direction in op to get stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Yossarian33:
What do you mean by "Boot into TWRP and install recovery"? Flash the stock recovery while in TWRP? Why do this if CF-autoroot will flash stock recovery anyway?

What I did:

CF-autoroot

Goomanager - install TWRP

Create backup in TWRP

Wipe /data and /cache in TWRP

Reboot into download mode

Flash CF-autoroot (flashes stock recovery)

Run Triangle Away

EDIT: SU Full Unroot (Yes I did this, I forgot to mention)

Check device status - still modified

Factory reset through stock recovery

Check device status - still modified.

What is preventing my device from reading "normal" where others have succeeded? It's puzzling. Anyway, thanks for all your help. I will probably just wait for a stock ODIN flashable firmware to make everything well again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] d.cortez:
based on your reply, it appears you missed the step to open the SuperSU app and select the Full Unroot option. once this is done, then perform a factory reset from stock.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Yossarian33:
Yes sorry, I did that but forgot to add it to my post. My post is now edited.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jon3sh:
There is an update for triangle away just run app and reset counter to zero.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] SysAdmNj:
But it doesnt remove modified status. Im trying and cant get it to normal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jon3sh:
Deleted...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Yossarian33:
Alright guys, I tried and tried and tried...device still says modified.

I would reboot and check "device status" and it would say: "scanning" and I was like...scanning for what?

Then it hit me! I think it's the blasted BUSYBOX! I installed busybox and had uninstalled it but it kept all the /system/bin files.

Here's what I did (spoiler - it failed, but I'm hoping you guys can help!)

Re-root using CF-autoroot

Install Busybox from play store

"Install" from within busybox (I guess it adds files to /system/bin)

Busybox told me it was already installed - aha! So it HAD NOT BEEN UNINSTALLED! I bet this is my problem.

Use the "uninstall" function from within busybox - it fails. Tells me it couldn't complete the uninstall.

I use Solid Explorer and navigate to /system/bin and delete "busybox"

Run Triangle Away

Full Unroot from SuperSU

Reset

Still reads "modified" after reading "scanning" for about 2 minutes. I'm reluctant to factory reset my phone yet again, because I think the factory resets do nothing to /system directory.

Can anyone tell me how to fully wipe any trace of Busybox if the built-in uninstaller fails? Would buying the paid version of Busybox work?

I bet this is the problem, as the phone is scanning for a long time (over 2 minutes) before it decides it is modified. I think it's picking up some leftover busybox binaries.

If this works, hopefully it helps other people with the same problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] d.cortez:
don't know what to suggest, but I've rooted/unrooted using the steps in the OP and it's worked every time. i think it would be helpful if you listed your device (e.g., att/rogers) and which steps you completed. saying you tried and tried doesn't provide insight into your steps relative to those in the OP. i'm. not trying to be an a$$, just want to help if i can. for example, what do you mean by "Reset"? maybe try the process one more time without installing busybox and let it sit/scan for status for a longer period to see results? good luck! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Yossarian33:
I bought Busybox Pro from the market, and the uninstall worked! In download mode, it says "system status: official" where it used to say something along the lines of being modified. I'm on the right track, I'm about to do a factory reset to wipe /data and edit this post when it's done.

I don't believe I need your help with regards to the OP...I did everything. I really believe it is this Busybox crap, because uninstalling it successfully gave me some positive results.

Edit: Factory reset didn't work, and I don't know why but I can't get a connection to wi-fi or 3g now...oh noes.

Oh well, this sucks.

I'm on the i317M by the way, bell mobility but identical to rogers.

Edit 2: Restored TWRP backup so I'm back to square one, but I'm not playing with this crap anymore. I have a defective stylus, that's it, but Bell wants to swap my entire phone because they can't order replacement styluses. So I'm scared they'll see "device: modified" and refuse to swap devices BUT MY DEVICE IS FINE I JUST WANT A STYLUS DAMNIT! I'll just order one online if they give me a hard time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Xetalx:
The S-pen is 20-30$ on ebay. I would chuck the loss and play it safe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mootab:
Guys, I'm having the same issue as Yossarian.

Background: I need to try to exchange my note for another one because of this tiny scratch on the screen that's barely noticeable to most people, but I'm really anal about this stuff ( i blame amazon for taking 10+ days on a prime shipped case...).

I had Saurom Rom installed.

I followed the directions from Cortez word for word, but the issue I run into is that the Multi Window Control app (and function) stays on my phone... Flash counter is at 1 regardless of triangle away. Device status is modified :( I'm thinking that the flash counter has something to do with the MWC still on the device (unless that's part of the stock ROM). Also, it deletes the Data APN, but I can add it back in fine. Any thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
Holy crap dude go to sammobile.com navigate to firmware dl the specific fw for ur device flash....how is ur stylus defective?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gtalum:
Perhaps this is a dumb idea but have you tried a full wipe and then reflash the stock ROM? That should eliminate any residual modified software.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] malinois16:
Before doing Cortez's steps Wipe internal storage and the restore your stock nandroid. You did do a nandroid before you installed the rom right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mootab:
the nandroid is what I do not have. Am i screwed?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gtalum:
You should be able to download the "Stock Rooted" ROM (odex) here, completely wipe your device, flash the ROM, then do the steps to clear the flash count.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mootab:
Thanks so much guys!!! I was using the stock ROM, but I think the issue I had was that I was only doing a factory reset; this time I did reset, wiped internal storage, WIPED SYSTEM, flashed stock ROM. This lead me to finally get all the ATT apps back, whereas before flashing the same ROM gave me just a really random set (almost hybrid) of previous roms. Followed the instructions, and im NORMAL :D.

Hopefully if i can get my phone exchanged, I will be sure to Nandroid this time!! thanks again all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] onthezone:
I forgot to back up also, does your device status say modified? I no matter what I do I can not make everything go back to normal. I'm going to try this rom and then I have no idea what to do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] memee4eva:
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong here? My flash counter is still "1" and my status is still "Modified"

I have AT&T Note II

1. Rebooted to TWRP recovery, wiped out everything (data/factory reset, internal, system) and flashed (Stock Rooted I317UCALJ2 - Odex) from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1986556

2. Used CF's method to re-root and re-install stock recovery.

3. Used Triangle-Away to reset the counter.

4. Uninstalled Triangle-Away after reboot (from step 3).

5. From SuperSU settings I did Full Unroot

6. Rebooted to stock recovery and did a factory reset

Status still reads "Modified"

Odin readings:

custom binary download: Yes (1 counts)

current binary: custom

system status: custom

Appreciate the help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] onthezone:
I'm have the same issues also, no matter what I do I can't get the status back to normal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] onthezone:
If anyone still has the problems of still showing device status modified try these steps because they did work for me:

1. Reboot to TWRP recovery to complete a full data format, then install stock rooted odex from

(http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1986556)

2. Used CF's method to re-root with odin.

(http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33854402&postcount=3)

pda=cf

3. Purchased & installed Triangle-Away from market.

4. Used Triangle-Away to reset the counter.

5. Uninstalled Triangle Away.

6. Via SuperSU, used the Full Unroot option to unroot.

7. Turn off the phone (DO NOT REBOOT) and go into download mode, if it says custom then a step was missed.

8. Install ATT stock rom with odin from

(https://www.hotfile.com/dl/179166171/402ce90/ATT_I317_STOCK.rar.html)

pri=pti

bootloader=bootloader

csc=csc

pda=code

phone=modem

9. Your phone should show normal now for device status.

I hope this helps someone out there if the original method does not work for them like it didn't for me because I didn't do a backup at first. This is Baseband Version I317UCALI6 and not the latest, I'm just trying to figure out how to update it to the lastest now but you can return the phone in this state.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] y2kalpha:
Had same problem for number of tries...

But here is a tip..

Make sure to flash stock kernel as well as stock recovery.

Flashing stock kernel worked for me.

Hope this help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kirbo20:
I just realized why I couldn't get this to work. I used this file SGH-I317M from the CF-Auto-Root instead of the at&t version SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 notice the M. So if your an at&t user make sure you use the correct root file. Once I used it with the instructions from the first page it worked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Frank1123:
For those that followed OP's steps but your status still says modified, consider looking at the following thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1983587&highlight=modified

I didn't believe it but I gave it a shot anyways. My external SD card contained root files so my phone recognized it and displayed the status as modified. I unmounted my SD card, restarted and device status reads Normal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Blairware:
I wish THIS tread were stickied

I don't like to root until I have a way back. Just don't like to burn my bridges, when I move off of stock. While it's true that returned devices are rarely checked to see ifi they were modded, I would just hate to be the one who gets caught (story of my life, lol!) Anyway, thanks for posting. Gonna save it off to my own "sticky thread" -Thanks again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigtomcat:
hey

i just put mine back and i have the i317m with rogers and i did not use the exact same method but almost the same and mine reset everywhere and even says official Samsung for downloads area and normal

1.) Reboot to TWRP recovery to complete a factory reset i did dalvick and cashe all too

2.) use this to return to stock with root inside already http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2004650

3.) Purchased & installed Triangle-Away from market

4.) Used Triangle-Away to reset the counter

5.) After reboot (from step 4) uninstalled Triangle Away

6.) Via SuperSU, used the Full Unroot option to unroot. Checked GN2 Device Status and it said Modified

7.) Booted into stock recovery performed a factory reset.(hold home and power and vol up button see samsung release all but the up vol then factory reset)

8.) After device rebooted, checked Device Status again and it said Normal(check download mode home and power button volume down then once asked to vol up and check)

9.) Returned the device to att corp store; att checked and confirmed device status (as Normal) and issued a refund.

hope this helps a bit more for some one i put in the buttons for getting into modes for someone who forgets like me .. take care thanks for the thread here helped me out..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] platinumyahoo:
Thank you I needed to restore my phone to stock for exchange and it worked flawlessly!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Canadoc:
Hope someone can help me. Seems my microusb port is not working. Not sure if it was from a drop in the snow.

Had a case on and my water damage indicators seem fine.

I want to rever tto stock and see if I can get this fixed under warranty but if I can't use the microusb port to flash stock Rom with ODin how can I get back to stock.

Currently have TWRP and CleanROm.

Have a stock nandroid backup as well.

.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Darkshado:
You should be able to flash back the stock recovery from either TWRP (with dd or an updater zip) or your rooted ROM (with dd).

Good luck,

Darkshado
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Canadoc:
managed to use mobile odin.

In the end it worked but seems as if today the usb port is working. Maybe drying the phone in bag of rice worked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ycats:
I rooted my friend's AT&T Note-2 and installed TWRP, how can I return his phone to stock recovery via mobile odin?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Oathdynasty:
Any way for users to check the flash counter like the store does, just to make sure it worked?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
Go into download mode
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] silentecho13:
I've got a question.

I'm sending my phone back (got a replacement) but I'm running Skynote 8 with the Perseus kernel.

Would I be alright running triangleaway, or should I go and flash a stock-ish ROM (maybe one of Scott's) and then proceed?

I know that Skynote is also TW based, but my concern is the Perseus kernel and if it would interfere. I can't seem to find the damn stock kernel anywhere on here too...the one link I found in the information thread is dead/removed.

If I can use the Perseus kernel then I should be all good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] dlsnelling:
Thanks a ton this is the answer I needed.

I wish I had seen this in the first post. Even though you would take the SD card out before returning your phone I left it in as I downloaded triangle away to it. If I had known this from the begining it would have saved me hours of working on this and days of frustration.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] silentecho13:
Meh.

Here's what I did:

Factory reset, flashed stock de-odexed rom from Scott's page

Chainfire's AutoRoot, re-rooted and installed stock recovery

Installed Triangle Away, reset the counter

Rebooted

Uninstalled Triangle Away

Full Unroot through Super SU

Factory reset from stock recovery

Rebooted, still 'modified'

Flashed stock ATT image through ODIN

...Bootloop

Pulled battery, booted into recovery, factory reset again

Booted fine

System status is 'normal'

Status under download mode says 'official', but still has a 1-count for custom binary download.

Is this normal? Will AT&T have an issue with it?

How can I get rid of that 1-count?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bolm86:
This worked perfectly for me. Thank you for sharing it saved me alot of headaches after several tries with the other methods.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mutantblack:
nvm. pls delete.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rha_december:
This method, as well as many others, did not work for me.

However, I did find a way to make it work.

1) I flashed the root injected rom from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2004650

2) And then used Triangle away, checked to see if it reset to 0.

3) Then I uninstalled Triangle away and used full unroot through supersu.

4) Then I booted into the stock recovery and factory reset the phone. Now it says "normal" under device status. If I go into download mode it shows "no," as well as official.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jon3sh:
I managed to clear flash counter but device still shows Modified.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rha_december:
I forgot to mention that I used Odin. But then again, I wouldn't be able to tell you why it didn't work for you. Sorry man.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] JQ27HHH:
Probably off topic, before I unroot, is there any way to back up all apps and settings, with Titanium for example, then unroot, then restore backup? I have so much on my phone that it may not be worth it to reinstall everything over again. I'm mainly concerned about not receiving OTA updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] MisiuKP:
No. Titanium backup require root privilege
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
Try carbon by clockworkmod
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] freakboy13:
Sorry for noob question but the purpose of this is to remain rooted w recovery?

Because as long as you have dl mode you can revert to fresh stock with sammys em tool.

I soft bricked / boot looped my gs3,

Even corrupted my recovery and the em tool worked all the time.

What advantage does this method have or why use this over em tool?

Its always nice to have alternate methods but just wondering.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] alexnoalex:
You can use 'adb backup/restore' on PC. Worked well for me. There is also some small project that allows selective restore with adb.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigtomcat:
hey

this is mainly used for reverting back to stock on all count so if you have a problem and need warranty work you look like you did not root or put on any roms clear all back to total stock remember there is a download counter that needs to be cleared too this is just best way to have it back to the day you got it from your provider thats all
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] freakboy13:
Im sorry but this is just not true the easiest way to reset flash counter is em tool .theres no need to go through all these hoops.

It always resets flash counter and leaves you phone like factory.

Takes about 5 min and done.

Em tool: plug n play fail proof and its a no brainer.

But sorry ididdnt mean to hijack thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] JQ27HHH:
I tried the Clear Flash instructions from this thread, but my status is still modified. I'm on 4.1.2, but the instructions use 4.1.1. Does that matter? Also, what is this EM tool? Any ideas because I want to get back to stock because I would like OTA's again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigtomcat:
your missing it

the thread that is here starts with

This morning I decided it was time for flash count clear/un-root / back to stock
I searched forum for hours finally finding something tucked away from clear view that would give me results I seeked.
This method took me about 10 min , successfully clearing count , doing away with root giving me factory out of the box ready for ATT store exchange if needed.
Many thanks to cortez.

i never said there was not a easier way or newer tools out since this was made i just stated what the thread was about as above. it is his thread anyways i was just saying what the thread was about not who's way was best you did ask this

What advantage does this method have or why use this over em tool?
Its always nice to have alternate methods but just wondering.

i just mainly said what it was used for no argument about other ways

thanks

remember someone could like to do it the way here as they are going step by step i am not one for tools myself but this is a site of choice ..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jetjock:
Searched for EM Tool with no luck.

I'm just looking for the quickest way way to get the phone ready for warranty exchange.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] freakboy13:
Its on samsung web site.

Heres where to start

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

First make sure yoy have the usb drivers.

This link will help you get there

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

Then you need kies

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/

Notice my links lead you to the search function...very usefull! :D

Jk

Start keis and in one of the drop down menus you will see an option

"Emergency firmware recovery"

Or something like that.

Its step by step a lot more efficiant, simpler, and faster than odin.

And garuanteed to reset the flash counter

Etc etc.

Hope this helps, let us know how it goes

:beer:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kleeman7:
It only allows this is an update fails via kies, it wont let me start it without that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigtomcat:
hi

Kies only works when you are stock and no recovery
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] blazin6969:
How do you remove CWM when all this is said and done my counter shows 0 and everything seems fine but I still cannot remove cwm and cannot boot into samsung factory mode
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] meat614:
I think I did this backwards...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1980644. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2020607

So I think I did this backwards...

I followed the instructions in the above threads (CF Auto Root) to return to a stock recovery (was using CWM).

It is my belief that this worked but now I want to be completely stock so as to return phone to At&t.

Do I have to re-run Odin so I am rooted again and flash a stock rom?

If so do I then just follow the thread again and run Triangle away and Full unroot in SuperSu, then I will be fully stock?

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Izbsleepy:
I have customer kernal and modems on my device. Doing this process to stock. Will that also set my kernal and modem to stock?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SandeepEmekar:
My friends Galaxy S2 i9100G died due Re-partitioning with PIT file.

Will it be revived with JIG?

He is gonna buy JIG soon but let me know the possibilities and other ways to revive it.

Please help.

That phone is not near me. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Poroto:
you should be more specific next time... why did he repartition ? what kernel, rom, etc was he running ? can he enter recovery or download mode ? does the phone get hot near the camera area when plugged in ? does it actually show any sign of life ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SandeepEmekar:
He was flashing all stock files CSC,PDA,APBOOT and PIT.

It was mistakenly checked.

His phone won't power ON anymore. :(

No sign of life. :(