yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
No,because before flashing Philz Custom Recovery I saw My Knox Counter has been raised to 1 as soon as i rooted my phone using kingo..

after seeing this,i searched over internet for a solution of making the Knox counter 0 but didn't got any help,then i flashed the Philz custom recovery..

Can you please help me for a way out to make my Knox counter back to 0?
[Galaxy Note II General] andy88de:
Where can I find king Tools?
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
Search for Kingo in Google and go to the first link in the search and then follow the instruction as in this article..
[Galaxy Note II General] andy88de:
Which kind of security issue are involved with the use of Kingo...why is this thread investigated by xda?
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
I don't think there's any kind of security issue involved with the use of Kingo as far as my use and others comments are concerned.It may b a Rumor..

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I also followed this post as it was instructed but my KNOX Counter got Trippled(raised to 1). Can you please help me to recover the Knox Counter back to 0?

Also please tell me the procedure of How to Change the Device Status to Official by using Xpose Framework & Wanam..
[Galaxy Note II General] DanDroidian:
You can't un-ring a bell.
[Galaxy Note II General] stunned:
Check this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2460745&page=8

.....
[Galaxy Note II General] ijsiregar:
Until now there's no way to make your KNOX counter back to 0

:(:(:(

i hope the dev made a possibly solution soon
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
Please tell me the procedure of How to Change the Device Status to Official by using Xpose Framework & Wanam..
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
Problem with Kingo & TriangleAway (Knox 0x1)!

Don't know about the actual state of 'Kingo' here on XDA ... if it's prohibited to write anything concerning this software here in the forums, I hope the Mod will censor my posting :| [...]

Just updated (OTA) my GT-N7100 some days ago to XXUEMK9, to avoid e-fuse /KNOX count triggering I rooted sucessfully using the Kingo software - everything went well, KNOX counter remained at 0.

After updating SuperSu (pro), System status showed 'custom'.

Now I made the 'big mistake' - installed & ran latest 'TriangleAway' (which always worked well on my other Sammy phones). TriwngleAway left my N7100 stuck with now *triggered* KNOX count=1, flash count=1, system status=custom :(

What ever I do, using all options in TriangleAway, wiping cache several times, cold boots inbetween ... nothing.

Better *beware* of using TriangleAway after Kingo root.

Any ideas for 'healing' at least 'system status' (Xposed /Wanam)?

Does anybody already know if OTA or at least Kies updates will work with 'KNOXed' devices?

Any ideas & help appreciated....
[Galaxy Note II General] Taxi341:
Tries once Dr. ketan multitool v6 because there is an option to remove knox
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
Doubt About Uninstalling Knox??!!

There's One more option but I haven't tried it..After rooting my Note 2,I installed Titanium Backup Pro.In it,went to Backup/Restore-Searched for Knox(Found 5 entries of Knox) and freezed them.But beside Freeze,there's also an Option to Uninstall them.I didn't Uninstall them till now coz i Had a doubt that:

Will it be safe to Uninstall Knox From Titanium Backup Pro or by any other means??Won't it harm my Phone(As it also acts as a Bootloader) or should I keep them Freezed??

And also that (if) by uninstalling Knox,will the Notification of Knox Warranty Void: 0x1 (from Download Mode) disappear??

Please do confirm me all my doubts so that i can perform the following action(s) accordingly..
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
[MENTION=3838732]Taxi341[/MENTION]

My question is:

Does anybody already know if OTA or at least Kies updates will work on devices with *triggered KNOX void counter (0x1)*?

[Afaik there's no means to reset Knox void counter yet, so even Dev Ketan can't help here :]

[MENTION=5343523]sanchit9282[/MENTION]

There are some 'de-Knoxed' Sammybased and stock ROMs out there - possibly you'll find some hints in the respective threads, whether a simple removement of all Knox elements just 'worked ootb' or if the devs had to replace some of the Knox functionality with 'standard' components.

As stated in the post above, Dr. Ketan's multitool is said to be capable of a permanent and safe removement of (all?) KNOX elements - this may be worth a try, and probably a safer method than going with the TitaniumBackup method.

Lbnl you could possibly flash a 'de-Knoxed' stock 4.3 ROM to get completely rid of that rubbish...
[Galaxy Note II General] Taxi341:
I no need a update for now

i on mk4 with stok recovery with knox stuff and rooted

when update is coming, I only know than

but this link might be a solution

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2536418
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
Thanks for your link :)

I've already read that, doesn't look very promising to me...

I don't need any update immediately either, but there might be bugfix updates to the just rolled-out 4.3 firmware for the Note II to come in the next few weeks or months.

Just thought that I possibly needn't mess with the system status flag if a non-zero Knox count would 'fence me out' anyway...
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
For your previous Question: Does anybody already know if OTA or at least Kies updates will work on devices with *triggered KNOX void counter (0x1)*?

Yes,Kies Updates will work even if you have triggered your Knox Counter and for OTA Updates to work you just need to make your Flash Counters 0(By using Triangle Away) and make the System Status (from Custom) to Official (by using Xposed & Wanam),but keep in mind that after updating(in either way) will make you loose your Root Access,and you will have to Root your Phone again..

Presently,there's no (as such) update released by Samsung,so no words about it,but in future if Samsung releases any kind of Updates then you can check it with the help of Kies and then update your Phone in either way possible..

I hope both the infos are satisfying enough to clear your doubts??!!
[Galaxy Note II General] bundopant:
Thanks a bunch for the confirmation!!

"Mischief Managed"...i must say :)
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
[MENTION=5343523]sanchit9282[/MENTION]

Thanks for your reply.

How do you know KNOX void counter does not affect OTA /Kies update possibilities?

As I posted above, my problems started by using TriangleAway.

I've already used TA on several other devices and never had serious problems.

In this case, TriangleAway triggered the KNOX void counter of my N7100 and isn't capable of resetting the flash counter.

I'll have to find a different way to do this or wait for further development.

By the way, the Xposed module only changes the system status in SysScope 'cosmetic';

"This mod is a superficial one - it does not circumvent SysScope's checks for determining whether your device has been rooted etc., so you still won't be able to use OTA updates."
[Galaxy Note II General] chemcup:
If you used wanam Xposed module and change the system status you will be able to use OTA update. I have it on note 3 and OTA update twice it works without any problem.
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
Thanks a lot for this information!! :)

Just for clarification, you're not talking about http://repo.xposed.info/module/pk.qwerty12.cosmeticsysscopenormalizer

but this module http://repo.xposed.info/module/ma.wanam.xposed - right?

(The feature list doesn't mention this very cool one, hu?)

I'll give it a try right away tonight!

One more question... did your Note III have a non-zero flash count when you checked for OTA updates?

Did that really work? Would be cool ... :)
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
Ive tried it myself by connecting my phone to PC and working with Kies even being rooted..

Previously(while using 4.1.2 and being rooted)i once used TA app and suffered no problem but haven't tried on Android 4.3 yet..

I think Wanam Xposed Module will be able to help in changing the actual system status and making the device capable for OTA even in Rooted state..If you try(Wanam) then do let me know your experience..
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
No good news here...

Installed & activated & configured Wanam Xposed;

All Wanam tweaks I already tried worked - but NOT the system status 'hack'.

Unset & resetted this option several times, rebooted each time (tried cold boots, too) ...to no avail.

Sytem status stays at 'Benutzerdefiniert' (Custom), looking for OTA updates hangs at 'Connecting to server' forever (wlan sniffing shows that there actually no data ist sent or received).

My device is GT-N7100 (international) with firmware XXUEMK9 (German, non-branded) with stock recovery & (afaik) stock kernel (uname -a prints 'Linux localhost 3.0.31-2138564 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Nov 20 19:16:05 KST 2013 armv7l GNU/Linux').

EDIT: Problem solved by reverting to TriangleAway 3.05.

Flash counter got reset to 0, system status is back to official.

This somewhat also 'healed' my device's Download mode (didn't show the warning screen + red 'ODIN MODE' line before).

Checking for OTA updates is working again.

Maybe I'll find some hint in the TA changelog...

So the 'only' remaining problem is the Knox void flag.
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
Thank You for sharing your experience.Did simply using TA solved your problem of both counters resetting to 0 and making system status Official??

Do you have any OTA updates available??
[Galaxy Note II General] prophet_in:
need help i am on stock rooted phone ddmg1 my system says status modified need to upgrade how do i do it without changing knox i am very new to all the rooting and am very confused [MENTION=3931450]dr.ketan[/MENTION] or anyone who can help me NOOB
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
TA 3.05 successfully resetted the binary flash count (as shown in Download mode) to 0 [zero].

It also resetted the system status flag (as shown in Download mode) to 'official'.

The Knox void flag (as shown in Download mode) of course remained 1 [0x1].

System status in (up-and-running) Android device info -> Status is set to 'official' through Wanam Xposed, since this usually shows 'custom' as long as the device is rooted (so is mine). There are several tweaks & methods around to (even temporarily) unroot the system and get Andoid's system status back to official - these may work or not, depending on firmware and rooting method - for me, Wanam module does quite a nice job here ;)

OTA update check tells 'Die neuesten Updates sind bereits installiert' (the latest updates have already been applied).

That's what I expected, since the last update to XXUEMK9 for N7100 was rolled-out just one week ago (in Germany).

For now, I'm fine with things as they are ...(but still waiting desperately for an update that finally enhances Androids poor device /SDcard encryption policy - anyway, thats a different story for a different thread ;)

All of you, have a nice xMas!
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
So you are a Senior Member with 125 posts who joined xda more than 3 1/2 years ago and you state you're noob?

Well.

Your 'stock rooted phone' is a Samsung Galaxy Note II (which model exactly)?

DDMG1 is a modem, not a device firmware afaik. What firmware (version & number) are you running?

<cite>There are several tweaks & methods around to (even temporarily) unroot the system and get Andoid's system status back to official - these may work or not, depending on your firmware and rooting method</cite>

If you're using SuperSu app http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 you can simply try to temporarily unroot from within the app.

If your device is running Android version < 4.3 you can try to use OTA Rootkeeper http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1241517

If your device is a Samsung Galaxy model && is running Android version >= 4.2 you can try to use Wanam Xposed http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2383484 (eventually also read postings in *this* thread)

Else you may want to continue reading here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

If you cannot find what you're looking for, please consider *using the forum search* [yourself] -- that's what it's for :)
[Galaxy Note II General] prophet_in:
[MENTION=5623167]cb@note2[/MENTION] i am noob in rooting and tech stuff i am on 4.1.2 baseband:ddmg1 its really confusing and if i go to a wrong post and not understand and brick my phone is an issue

pls help if you can yes i have super su and need to upgrade firmware with root
[Galaxy Note II General] majorraj2003:
[MENTION=2387817]prophet_in[/MENTION] seems you are facing "BPAS" (Bricking Phone Anxiety Syndrome) which we all faced at a certain point of time.

No offence but you are looking to be spoon fed. Like cb@note2 mentioned if you look around in the forum (search) you can very well enlighten

yourself with valuable information.

This link for All things related to Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-2

This link on how to root etc. by Dr. Ketan (King of Good Times) ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

On technical side.

BACK UP ALL YOUR DATA !!!

1) You are currently on 4.1.2 (Hope all the counters are 0/Official)

2) Via Odin Update to the latest Stock/Official JB 4.3 (This is the latest version for INDIA N7100DDUEML4_N7100ODDEML2_INU download it from Sammobile) (1.19 GB Download)

3) Root by Kingo.

Note: If you plan on rolling back to 4.1.2 firmware do not attempt this. Cause once you update to 4.3 there is no going back. (Not easily though)

Once you update to 4.3 you have the KNOX Bootloader.

This is only for those who wish to Update to 4.3 JB and use official firmware with just Root can do this.

Guys let me know if I have missed out on anything.

Search and you shall be answered....

Happy Rooting.

Merry Christmas ... ya filthy animal .... and a Happy New Year!!!

Major.
[Galaxy Note II General] sanchit9282:
You can follow either of these steps for your Requirement..!!

Either:

Just Unroot your Device using SuperSU app,use Triangle Away App to set your counters to 0(if they are increased to 1 by any means) and set your System Status to Official then just perform a Software Update(either using Kies or through your Phone itself or by visiting any nearest Service Centers)

Note:Make sure you remove all the clues which can lead for their detection of your device being rooted at any time by any means which will lead to VOID your Warranty (if you go for the option of going to Service Centers and Updating your Phone).

OR:

Just download the latest firmware available for your device from Sammobile and flash it through Odin and stay Updated.

Note:If you go for this step you MAY come across the System Status being Custom as you have not officially updated your device but have flashed it via different source,so don't worry about that.
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
[MENTION=2387817]prophet_in[/MENTION]:

Eventually you could tell us wheter you tried the proposed methods and if unrooting & updating worked.

If you don't answer to questions and won't read any manuals, how is anyone supposed to help you?

Btw: Is there any special reason you want /need to root the phone for?
[Galaxy Note II General] estugarda:
So it seems that all Kingo threads on XDA are re-opened. Does that mean that it doesn't represent a security threat? It doesn't send sensitive info (like IMEI) to foreign servers? What's the latest on that?
[Galaxy Note II General] cb@note2:
Afaik the latest version(s) of Kingo root do not collect /send the device's IMEI anymore.

Some information can be found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2460745&page=8

In a Kingo faceb**k post the devs stated their software needs internet access & phone data to download the exact correct drivers and modules to match the model. They also told "As to IMEI, it is unnecessary, which is our negligence in developing and we will remove it immediately in our next version."
[Galaxy Note II General] majorraj2003:
ALERT!!!

ALERT!!!

This version of the latest INU firmware

INDIA N7100DDUEML4_N7100ODDEML2_INU

CANNOT be Rooted by Kingo (by Normal Method)

Kingo tries to root this by pushing Custom Recovery via Odin...

Beware...this could trip the Knox counter.

Standby for further updates.

Major.
[Galaxy Note II General] majorraj2003:
See attached Pic
[Galaxy Note II General] Taxi341:
First flashed with odin I tried it again with this firmware N7100XXUEMK9_N7100PHNEMK2_N7100XXUEMJ9_HOME.tar use

I have not had this message

I used this youtube movie as an example, if I did everything right, and everything went well with my

[YOUTUBE]jTCH0gmRT0A[/YOUTUBE]
[Galaxy Note II General] omdevsinh:
Its free ya payable and please give download link
[Galaxy Note II General] Taxi341:
http://www.kingoapp.com/index.htm
[Galaxy Note II General] beesal:
i just rooted my note 2 4.3 updated using kingo and it worked.

it didnt even took 5 min and my note 2 is rooted.

The best thing was my knox count stayed at 0, but you do have to disable knox using supersu.
[Galaxy Note II General] Soobeq:
Could you send to us your photo of download mode ? With counter ?

To remove this root, you used kingo app or some other ?

What is the status after complete removal of the root ?
[Galaxy Note II General] omdevsinh:
I can't find download link there
[Galaxy Note II General] poepil:
IIRC

Go to devices click on galaxy note 2, will open a new tab there you'll find the download button
[Galaxy Note II General] sixth.insomniac:
what build version were you on before rooting? ML4?
[Galaxy Note II General] beesal:
yep, MK4
[Galaxy Note II General] Televinken:
I'm on Faria's deknoxed stock 4.3 ROM, & the wanam xposed hack didn't work.

In the OS, flag is always "custom", so no OTA or updates via Kies for me....
[Galaxy Note II General] cpm:
Me too, except that mine worked and is showing status Official.

The difference is that I used Dr Ketans v6 Advanced Multi Tool to root.
[Galaxy Note II General] Televinken:
Hmmm.....so perhaps Kingo is the culprit, after all....

Thx for the info.

BTW, I experience that reception has degraded with 4.3.

I believe more people reported the same, & there's an update adressing it.

However, since I no longer recieve OTA, I cannot install the Sammy update.

:mad:
[Galaxy Note II General] Brahim93:
Hi,

I've rooted my note 2 with kingo (android 4.3 with knox to 0) to reset the binary counter with triangle away.

It works, but know my knox counter is set to 1.

No way to reset it to 0 ?
[Galaxy Note II General] pnsdhrn:
How 'Custom' can be changed to 'Official' using Xposed and Wannam?Will you please explain the procedure?

Waiting with thanks...
[Galaxy Note II General] pnsdhrn:
I am with deknoxed custom 4.3 stock based rom with Philz Recovery. My binary shows 2 counts and status custom.I tried Wannam to change the status to official.But it won't change the status to official.
[Galaxy Note II General] majorraj2003:
Follow this post for further instructions on rooting via Kingo & Wanam & Xpose (for making Device Status from Custom/Modified to Official)

Xposed Framework:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

THIS LINK FOR XPOSED FRAMEWORK ONLY

Wanam:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2383484

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO.

Major.

---------- Post added at 05:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:04 PM ----------

Since you have Philz Recovery Installed my guess is your Knox Counter should now be showing 0x1

Confirm.
[Galaxy Note II General] zeletrik:
It will work with MK9?
[Galaxy Note II General] pnsdhrn:
Thank you Major,

I am using 4.3 stock based Phoenix Rom by tamirda with MJ5 Bootloader.In this ROM the Knox is removed.So I don't have Knox counter.But my binary is 2 counts and status is custom.I tried Wannam in Xposed to change status.But it still remains custom.Ofcourse I have Philz Recovery.
[Galaxy Note II General] robalm:
Custom can be changed to officiell with Wanam Xposed, but

not

if you use busybox (maby there is a way around this?)

---------- Post added at 06:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:03 PM ----------

Triangle away to reset binary count should work with MJ5 bootloader but i think Philz Recovery will trigger binary count on reboot.
[Galaxy Note II General] pnsdhrn:
Thank you robalm for the expertise.I also doubted so.
[Galaxy Note II General] viktorak:
Hi guys,someone with Samsung Galaxy s 3 LTE has root with this software?I am from Spain.

Another thing, this will change the status of Knox?Thank´s!
[Galaxy Note II General] mehmetpara:
This method works on all stock rom?
[Galaxy Note II General] smeet.somaiya:
Will it work on N7100DDUEML4?
[Galaxy Note II General] Taxi341:
Jep 100%
[Galaxy Note II General] pnsdhrn:
I have have already rooted with Dr.Ketan's Prerooted 4.1.2 ROM and installed custom recovery.My flash counter is 2 now.Is there any possibility to revert it back to 0x0 with Kingo?
[Galaxy Note II General] Taxi341:
There are currently no options for

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2486346
[Galaxy Note II General] LVgamer98:
Works this also for SM-A3FU? And will the knox counter remain ?
[HTC One Mini] ghtop:
HTC lost its case in the UK courts brought by Nokia over patent infringements in the HTC One Mini, and a judge has just imposed a sales ban in the UK from 6 December. Get it while you still can!

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-...ng-sales-of-htc-s-one-mini-phone-in-u-k-.html

Or, you know, HTC could fess up and actually pay to license the tech.
[HTC One Mini] RuffBuster:
Great... Means the device will have a shower uptake of people meaning less interest in development. That or people notice and want it more because of the now limited supply ,maybe...

Hope this doesn't affect me later if I need the unit replacing for whatever reason.

Sent from my HTC One mini using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[HTC One Mini] ghtop:
Since Nokia is pursuing the same claim in other countries too and is just as likely to win - no other company has been able to challenge these patents, including Apple - sad to say but I think we have to accept that the Mini is dead in the water now.

I guess we'll be waiting until the next gen for any more Minis now. Of course, this is assuming that HTC loses its appeals (for the One too) and isn't killed off financially by any compensation it's ordered to pay Nokia.

Farewell HTC One Mini, we barely knew you ... on the bright side, the Moto G is dirt cheap currently and better value for money overall in this segment, IMHO.

Also, HTC has only itself to blame here according to the judge:
[HTC One Mini] pgn!:
Mini in name, mini-mal lifetime?

hxxp://on.ft.com/IqKRDw

I don't see the UK phone suppliers pulling the Mini off the shelves yet... :(
[HTC One Mini] htc.one.mini:
The ban starts December, 6th.
[HTC One Mini] jenkins-84:
Oh well I think my next phone will be the Sony Xperia Z1f/Z1s
[HTC One Mini] theodorius123:
looks like we should now maybe all go with Nokia ;)
[HTC One Mini] RuffBuster:
I still love my one mini. But I wish I stuck with Samsung now. Oh well only another 22 months till my contact is up...

Sent from my HTC One mini using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[HTC One Mini] ghtop:
In good news: HTC_UK has tweeted that current owners won't be affected by the ban as far as repairs or replacements are concerned.

More bad news: if HTC loses the appeal it could be really devastating, according to ZDNet:

That would basically spell the end of HTC's business in the UK, which is its largest European market currently ... :(

HTC just doesn't have the muscle to win fights like this anymore - all the other companies in the game have big players backing them, and now Google's bought Motorola and Microsoft's bought Nokia, there's nobody left to save them ...
[HTC One Mini] dusanzk:
Does anyone know what the current situation is regarding the sales ban ?

I'm thinking of ordering the HTC One Mini in Blue from Amazon.at.

I don't know if the sales ban applies here seeing as I'm ordering it from abroad but it's being delivered to the UK ?