[Q] Hidden counter that counts the resetting of the firmware-reset counter?

Hironimo · Jun 9, 2011

Hi.

It is known that you can use an USB Jig to get into download mode and reset the counter for custom-rom flashing which is used to keep track whether we did something that voids the warranty.
In the below thread post I found mention that there might be another counter that counts the number of times this counter has been reset:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14284729&postcount=13

Does such a counter really exist?
If so, might Samsung use it to deny warranty?
If it exists, is there a way to also reset that counter?

Thanx in advance!

JJEgan · Jun 9, 2011

Does such a counter really exist?

Possible

If so, might Samsung use it to deny warranty?

Maybe

If it exists, is there a way to also reset that counter?

No
Work in progress .

jje

stoney73 · Jun 9, 2011

why not ask on that thread then?

Hironimo · Jun 9, 2011

I now did here. Also sent a message to Chainfire..

Lets hope on some update...
Where does this rumor come from about such a counter?

If it exists, the USB JIG may not help with warranty at all...

Hironimo · Jun 10, 2011

Noone interested in this?

Anyone have an idea how the changes are on such a second counter and if Samsung might use it to deny warranty?

I already got an USB Jig but still worried to use it..

Also, when rooting - can I make up a backup of my kernal to restore it after rooting so the Warning triangle goes away (if so, how?) or are there zip files to write with CWM of the stock KE7 kernel already?

JJEgan · Jun 10, 2011

Hironimo said:
Noone interested in this?

Also, when rooting - can I make up a backup of my kernal to restore it after rooting so the Warning triangle goes away (if so, how?) or are there zip files to write with CWM of the stock KE7 kernel already?

Read the post it has it all covered .
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

jje

Hironimo · Jun 10, 2011

I searched... Had to look more closely since in the first few pages nothing about flashing original kernal was mentioned...

I finally found a thread that explains this clearer and has original kernels:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

It would still be nice to find out if the mentioned second counter exists or not...

krabman · Jun 10, 2011

It was either chainfire or supercurio (cant remember which) who said there was an internal counter. Not might be, was. I do remember their post being on using a jig to reset the visible counter in one of the threads. I was not able to pull it on a search either.

Lennyuk · Jun 10, 2011

We won't really know if samsung will look at this hidden counter that has yet to be found....

From what I know there is believed to be a hidden counter based on some code that seems to point to it, however the counter itself has not been found hence why we have no way yet to reset it.

Samsung may choose to ignore this when warranties are considered, for all we know they might ignore the ODIN counter too, but its unlikely.

LittleSamson · Jun 22, 2011

Anybody sent a SGS2 back to Samsung after a reset with an USB JIG?

Just worried about my warranty.

pinoymutt · Oct 10, 2011

+1 There are several of us in the AT&T SGSII forums that are wondering the exact same thing.

Shafty · Oct 10, 2011

LittleSamson said:
Anybody sent a SGS2 back to Samsung after a reset with an USB JIG?

Just worried about my warranty.

I have and there were no issues.

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Intratech · Oct 10, 2011

Oh for crying out loud! THERE IS NO HIDDEN COUNTER!

Haloruler64 · Oct 10, 2011

Intratech said:
Oh for crying out loud! THERE IS NO HIDDEN COUNTER!

It was never proven to exist, but it was referenced in code. There is a valid reason to be cautious with a $600 device.

Shafty said:
I have and there were no issues.

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Thanks man! Let the rooting commence

k1sr · Oct 10, 2011

I've heard there's a secret band on ninjas that attack you at night once your flash count reaches 500.

Rumour is that they dispose of you without a trace so there is no evidence that they actually exist at all.

Can anyone tell me if they do exist.

chiefroastbeef · Oct 11, 2011

I once saw those ninjas in person, but I was able to run away.

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cobhc · Oct 11, 2011

chiefroastbeef said:
I once saw those ninjas in person, but I was able to run away.

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That sir, is a lie

Joey2o11 · Oct 11, 2011

chiefroastbeef said:
I once saw those ninjas in person, but I was able to run away.

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cobhc said:
That sir, is a lie

No it's not i seen him running away from them....that man can run !!

4NDR01D5 · Nov 6, 2011

Question: If the phone were to sudenly accidently go into the microwave for a split second after the magnatron warms up of course with the li.ion battery removed, it wouldnt matter if the phone was rooted or not it doesnt work and its hardware related, problem solved. Unless the have a microwave counter

curioct · Nov 6, 2011

As my hidden rom count was at 498 I followed the ninjas chasing the poster above and when no one was looking disposed of them.

For legal reasons I canty give you any more details, however if they should rise from the dead and come after you when your hidden rom count hits 500 then the safety phrase is 'CurioCT says this is all bull****' : D

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