MAC address changing after reboot... - Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Just got my Nexus 10 back from RMA for the constant buzzing sound, but now my Mac address keeps changing after every reboot -_-
I use a WiFi Mac filter.

Anyone ?

That sounds nuts, and kinda cool - can you post a couple screen shots?

bigmatty said:
That sounds nuts, and kinda cool - can you post a couple screen shots?
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That is insane!
Its like a "super hacker" tablet!
But in interest of fixing it, have you tried either facory wipe or complete re-install of the OS?

bigmatty said:
That is insane!
Its like a "super hacker" tablet!
But in interest of fixing it, have you tried either facory wipe or complete re-install of the OS?
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I did more research on the matter, and some people said it was the kernel which could be fixed by placing a code somewhere. I don't know how lol.
Also the guy I did research on was saying that his MAC address started with 00:90:4c then random string every reboot!
I tried the factory wipe, and the same thing keeps happening.
How do I do a re-install of the OS? I think that will do it.

This actually should not be possible, given the MAC address is a physical attribute (although ofc you could use software to mask it). Guess your kernel must be reading it wrong. To my knowledge, it's not like 2.4GHz/5GHz have separate MACs.

Rirere said:
This actually should not be possible, given the MAC address is a physical attribute (although ofc you could use software to mask it). Guess your kernel must be reading it wrong. To my knowledge, it's not like 2.4GHz/5GHz have separate MACs.
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I know this already lol, so how do I fix it?

Chocobo87 said:
I know this already lol, so how do I fix it?
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Depends. Nothing stock should be acting up like that, so you could try a backup/factory reset, or if you're en route to root, then flashing a different kernel would probably help.

Rirere said:
Depends. Nothing stock should be acting up like that, so you could try a backup/factory reset, or if you're en route to root, then flashing a different kernel would probably help.
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Yeah I did a back/factory reset already. I don't really like rooting because I don't know how to maximize the benefits.
Send back to RMA? lol
OR maybe root and unroot back to stock?

Let me dig up the correct links on how to re-install the OS. Its not the same as just a wipe...
Be back soon....
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bigmatty said:
Let me dig up the correct links on how to re-install the OS. Its not the same as just a wipe...
Be back soon....
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Ok, here is a post I did that should contain or link you to everything you need to know. If there's problems let us know!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38995903&postcount=2

bigmatty said:
Let me dig up the correct links on how to re-install the OS. Its not the same as just a wipe...
Be back soon....
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Ok, here is a post I did that should contain or link you to everything you need to know. If there's problems let us know!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38995903&postcount=2
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Thanks!

bigmatty said:
Let me dig up the correct links on how to re-install the OS. Its not the same as just a wipe...
Be back soon....
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Ok, here is a post I did that should contain or link you to everything you need to know. If there's problems let us know!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38995903&postcount=2
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So am I only doing the 2nd link? Just download the SDK then reload it?

Chocobo87 said:
So am I only doing the 2nd link? Just download the SDK then reload it?
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The first link in that post really is just saying to make sure you have the most recent updates to the drivers and SDK, as these are the tools with which to perform the task. Some people had old versions already installed, so its also a reminder to make sure they are updated. Some aspects of the SDK prompt people to update, but running the SDK manager to force the update check is the best bet.
Then yeah, the second link has most of the true steps/content to do the re-install.

bigmatty said:
The first link in that post really is just saying to make sure you have the most recent updates to the drivers and SDK, as these are the tools with which to perform the task. Some people had old versions already installed, so its also a reminder to make sure they are updated. Some aspects of the SDK prompt people to update, but running the SDK manager to force the update check is the best bet.
Then yeah, the second link has most of the true steps/content to do the re-install.
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Well I'm somewhat sure that the SDK is the latest because I just got it back from RMA, and they put a new MOBO in it.
Thanks!

Chocobo87 said:
Well I'm somewhat sure that the SDK is the latest because I just got it back from RMA, and they put a new MOBO in it.
Thanks!
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A little confusion - the SDK is the software development kit, so its just the software you have on your PC. (Not related to the firmware or anything on your tablet its self.)
For example, if you never had it on your PC you'd get it at http://developer.android.com/sdk/
But then people don't realize you should still run the updater for that title, because it can have very recent updates.
You have to use a Windows executable in the process called fastboot.exe
Some old versions of fastboot.exe don't have all the features that the newer fastboot.exe's do...
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bigmatty said:
A little confusion - the SDK is the software development kit, so its just the software you have on your PC. (Not related to the firmware or anything on your tablet its self.)
For example, if you never had it on your PC you'd get it at http://developer.android.com/sdk/
But then people don't realize you should still run the updater for that title, because it can have very recent updates.
You have to use a Windows executable in the process called fastboot.exe
Some old versions of fastboot.exe don't have all the features that the newer fastboot.exe's do...
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Yeah I'm not that good when it comes to these things. I know this is kind of asking a lot, but could you make a step by step to what I need to do? For example, 1. download SDK tool, 2. update tool, 3. stop being a noob lol
Thanks
EDIT: I downloaded the tool, and I don't know what I am supposed to do...
I'm looking at the 2nd steps from styckx, and I don't know where the tool comes into play
EDIT2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7W3bFNdJ8I Followed this video, and my MAC address still is a shape shifter -_-

Chocobo87 said:
Yeah I'm not that good when it comes to these things. I know this is kind of asking a lot, but could you make a step by step to what I need to do? For example, 1. download SDK tool, 2. update tool, 3. stop being a noob lol
Thanks
EDIT: I downloaded the tool, and I don't know what I am supposed to do...
I'm looking at the 2nd steps from styckx, and I don't know where the tool comes into play
EDIT2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7W3bFNdJ8I Followed this video, and my MAC address still is a shape shifter -_-
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Glad you made it through the process - bummer it didnt fix it though! It is a pretty cool error, but certainly a lotcooler just to read about and not actually be the owner of! Good luck!

bigmatty said:
Glad you made it through the process - bummer it didnt fix it though! It is a pretty cool error, but certainly a lotcooler just to read about and not actually be the owner of! Good luck!
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Thanks for everything! I'm going to RMA it again I guess lol.

Chocobo87 said:
Thanks for everything! I'm going to RMA it again I guess lol.
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Have you checked out on the network to see if it really is changing? Most wifi routers will report the mac addresses of connected devices.
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[ROM][CM7.1_Based] Custom ROM with a Tablet Optimized UI for HP TouchPad

Friends,
Playing around with our HP TouchPad,
i came across the efficient build, ideally for our TP..
Its CM7.1 alpha3.5 based custom ROM, with tweaked UI..
This way i get arround 6 & 1/2 hours of battery backup with wifi..
Steps :-
1) Download the ZIP
2) Extract content to 'SD/clockworkmod/Tablet_Optimized'*
3) Boot in ClockWorkMod Recovery
4) Goto 'Backup & Restore'
5) Select 'Restore'
6) Select 'Tablet_Optimized'
7) Reboot in Android..
*Detailed Readme is attached in the ZIP file too.
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Just posting for you all, my friends if intrested..
Please backup your USB Drive stuff & install ZIP using ClockworkMod Recovery..
--Removed Link to MultiUpload as well as my site--
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Definately, WIFI gonna work..
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More information visit --> -Ameya Naik-
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Discontinued, seems some of my friends dont like my work..
Whatever, i am loving to use it..
Sorry for any trouble mates..
screenshots?
I did a clockwork recovery, then wipe data factory restore, wipe cache and dalvik cache, 3 times.
Installed the rom with cwm, but when trying to turn wifi on, it would kick me out to the boot screen. After trying a couple of times, I reinstalled the backup. I'm back to Xron B2. 2.
When I turn on Wifi my tablet reboots. I've never had a ROM do that. Other than that, it looks just like stock CM7 to me.
wifi reboot, due to removed Phone process..
will soon fix that..
and upload the screenshots too as soon as possible
ameyanaik said:
wifi reboot, due to removed Phone process..
will soon fix that..
and upload the screenshots too as soon as possible
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Idk, I'm running xron and I removed phone, and I haven't had any issues. Your concept is good though. I stripped a bunch out of xron. When I look at running services, there's only about 3 things, lol. Helps battery life and performance.
I also removed telephonyprovider and voicedialer with no ill effects.
b.huss2 said:
Idk, I'm running xron and I removed phone, and I haven't had any issues. Your concept is good though. I stripped a bunch out of xron. When I look at running services, there's only about 3 things, lol. Helps battery life and performance.
I also removed telephonyprovider and voicedialer with no ill effects.
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Thats true, i just check it out..
Removing Phone & basic components improves a lot in battery..
I noticed WIFI wont work if i flash it using CWR.
Got simplest solution, read updated first post
rogabean said:
screenshots?
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Here are some screenshots -
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can this be flashed over leo's???
or str8 up full wipe.. just curious
Honestly....there is absolutely no info on this rom.
With Android being what it is, I'm just surprised that people are flashing this.
JSmurfy said:
can this be flashed over leo's???
or str8 up full wipe.. just curious
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restoring with above zip, will format system, data partitions..
so, it will reset all softs to factory defaults..
you can backup your current one & try..
anytime, you can go back to your backuped copy
Lolento said:
Honestly....there is absolutely no info on this rom.
With Android being what it is, I'm just surprised that people are flashing this.
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that's true friend,
I shared what I have, just because I loved it to use on my touchpad..
iif anybody has any sort of issues, tell me anytime, will remove thread..
ameyanaik said:
More information visit --> -Ameya Naik-
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ESET NOD32 marked this site as:
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Access to the web page was blocked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
The web page is on the list of websites with potentially dangerous content."
NightH4wk12 said:
ESET NOD32 marked this site as:
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Access to the web page was blocked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus.
The web page is on the list of websites with potentially dangerous content."
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lolz, may be because of free domain..
its simple php hosted onto secured server..
should I remove that link ?
No, just add description and screenshots here too in OP.
(And yes, the alert is because of the domain co.cc, free so used by lamerz [not you] and so having a bad reputation)
Do not have Tablet_Optimized as a restore option, only my last backup.
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Ok. I moved "Tablet_Optimized" under /clockworkmod/backup. It restored. However now my default boot O/S has been changed in moboot to webos. Looks good but no Market. Loadind gapps. Still no Market.
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ok, now I have Market. Nice layout!Nice Rom!
b.huss2 said:
Idk, I'm running xron and I removed phone, and I haven't had any issues. Your concept is good though. I stripped a bunch out of xron. When I look at running services, there's only about 3 things, lol. Helps battery life and performance.
I also removed telephonyprovider and voicedialer with no ill effects.
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This might sound noob-ish but how do you remove features?
How exactly is this "Tablet Optimized?"
zanderman112 said:
How exactly is this "Tablet Optimized?"
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It looks like golauncher to me. If anything the multitasking on gingerbread was the one which needs tablet optimization
zanderman112 said:
How exactly is this "Tablet Optimized?"
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learn to appreciate others work? Do you guys realize no one is making you pay for this so being a little polite will be nice.
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New Update PL1 (December)

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So, does "remaining updates: 0" mean they are done supporting the phone?
poit said:
So, does "remaining updates: 0" mean they are done supporting the phone?
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Seems like it bruh
tiger5969 said:
Seems like it bruh
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I've been dodging installing the PJ1 update for a while. I went and checked, and it has the same line: "remaining updates: 0" I don't think we can assume that Samsung is going to stop updating our Note 4s. Whether they'll give us Nougat, well, that's another question. But I'll bet they keep giving us the security updates a while longer.
remaining updates have absolutely nothing to do with whether or not the device is still being supported. it is an indication of how many updates remain before you're "up to date." for example, if you were to flash PH4, then update, you'd have that number go from 0 to however many updates will get you to PL1
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Please let us know if it has anything in it worth mentioning. Thanks
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No noticeable changes, maybe somethings related to performance only.
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aaron74 said:
Please let us know if it has anything in it worth mentioning. Thanks
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@aaron74 is it possible to get Grace UX on stock or deodex MM for N910P?
natibongo said:
@aaron74 is it possible to get Grace UX on stock or deodex MM for N910P?
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Short answer: No
I guess anything is possible, but because Grace is not a specific thing. It's the whole look and feel of the rom. So you'd have to rewrite and edit every aspect of the rom, because I assume samsung builds their rom around grace.
So this would be too much work for anyone.
So really only viable way to get Grace, is you just port a Grace rom. Hence the Note 7 ports.
Hope that answers you question. Best way i can explain it and understand it myself.
This will be the last update we will ever get!
Does anyone know if this update has locked the bootloader?
jglm4u said:
This will be the last update we will ever get!
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You have an inside line on this or just a feeling?
bootloader still unlocked, now I want to know if I can flash any MM roms on this PL1 baseband and software
can someone upload the zip?
Well, ****. My dumbass updated to PL1, then wiped the hell out of everything and now it won't let me revert to PK1....and there's no PL1 stock out there yet haha.
Does anyone know which samsung software we're supposed to use on these? i've tried kies 2.6, 3 and smart switch....none are working.....multiple PCs with fresh drivers, still nothing :/ I'm afraid i'm screwed until someone uploads a copy of PL1....and even then, who knows lol
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Update- tried flashing PK1 again thru ODIN....this time it got about 70% of the way thru flashing system.img.ext4 and then failed, kinda random.......but that's progress, right? Just means i need to keep trying i hope...
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--Further update--
So, relentlessly, I kept attempting....different USB ports, different cables, etc, and finally it worked 100%. Had to install TWRP, and reboot a few times cuz it got stuck, but....IT WORKED
What's wrong with Pl1, mines working great
akira6968 said:
Does anyone know which samsung software we're supposed to use on these? i've tried kies 2.6, 3 and smart switch....none are working.....multiple PCs with fresh drivers, still nothing :/ I'm afraid i'm screwed until someone uploads a copy of PL1....and even then, who knows lol
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Update- tried flashing PK1 again thru ODIN....this time it got about 70% of the way thru flashing system.img.ext4 and then failed, kinda random.......but that's progress, right? Just means i need to keep trying i hope...
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--Further update--
So, relentlessly, I kept attempting....different USB ports, different cables, etc, and finally it worked 100%. Had to install TWRP, and reboot a few times cuz it got stuck, but....IT WORKED
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I can't count how many installs I've had fail due to crappy USB cords. You fight with it thinking it's software and then it dawns on you, wait maybe it's this cable that's only a few months old! I'm no IPhone fan, but they did it right with their phone cable port.
Also I thought I had read somewhere that you need to use your USB 2.0 port as sometimes that is an issue as well.
AndyB588 said:
I can't count how many installs I've had fail due to crappy USB cords. You fight with it thinking it's software and then it dawns on you, wait maybe it's this cable that's only a few months old! I'm no IPhone fan, but they did it right with their phone cable port.
Also I thought I had read somewhere that you need to use your USB 2.0 port as sometimes that is an issue as well.
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I know USB 2.0 was a common recommendation a while back but recently read that USB 3.1 is backward compatible. Perhaps 3.0 is too but I was looking for latest.
Recently built a modular PC and got an USB adapter, if needed, but didn't need it. Last Odin session was Windows 10, did not run as administrator, used original Note 4 USB cable, USB 3.1 and USB driver downloaded from Samsung support for Note 4 which passed without issue. Flashed PJ1 stock tar (verified md5 from AFH upload by @LMMT from stock thread in general forum) using Odin 3.12.3 with Odin defaults.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
TWRP flash was with auto reboot option unchecked.
https://dl.twrp.me/trltespr/twrp-3.0.2-0-trltespr.img.tar
Motherboard is Gigabyte if that makes any difference.
Yeah, I get the frustration you're facing, I've dealt with it too. But my PC was 2009 era, not modular for component swapping and seriously needed replacing. Good news is Note 4 is compatible with updated PC and Windows 10.
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ddarkone said:
What's wrong with Pl1, mines working great
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I'm thinking maybe nothing's wrong with PL1....this phone I have is apparently a victim of the widespread Note 4 eMMC error :/
In other words, flashing back to PK1 didn't fix it for me. random reboots, and frequent boot failures requiring extended battery pulls.
Still not convinced it's a hardware failure.... but that's probably due to my ignorance and optimism lol. No one seems to have truly found a fix-all for this :/

LG V20 H990DS upgrade

Hi everyone,
i want to know one thing.
What appens if i use LGUP software to update my LG V20 H990ds taiwan with another .kdz file? (for example the SEA model)
gooooood question, I share your interest.
At best. nothing. second best no service. worst=brick.
me2151 said:
At best. nothing. second best no service. worst=brick.
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if the update change only the letter?
example:
i have v10c-twn-xx and i want v10d-sea-xx, i update and it become like this v10d-twn-xx?
mattfly93 said:
if the update change only the letter?
example:
i have v10c-twn-xx and i want v10d-sea-xx, i update and it become like this v10d-twn-xx?
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thats not only changing the letter. thats a FULL phone version. KDZs are restore files. they overwrite EVERYTHING on the phone with what you update it to. so not only will it say v10d but itll also now say sea instead of twn. it will overwrite your modem, apns, pretty much EVERYTHING on the phone. my previous statement still stands. best case nothing. worst case brick.
me2151 said:
thats not only changing the letter. thats a FULL phone version. KDZs are restore files. they overwrite EVERYTHING on the phone with what you update it to. so not only will it say v10d but itll also now say sea instead of twn. it will overwrite your modem, apns, pretty much EVERYTHING on the phone. my previous statement still stands. best case nothing. worst case brick.
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ok, thank you!
if i do this and i will get the best case, it changes something on my phone right?
Thank you for your time
mattfly93 said:
ok, thank you!
if i do this and i will get the best case, it changes something on my phone right?
Thank you for your time
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Yes something will change
me2151 said:
Yes something will change
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You think it will be change in better or worse?
mattfly93 said:
You think it will be change in better or worse?
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Don't know
me2151 said:
Don't know
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Oh, I think you do.
I think I do too.
Am I a bad person for wanting to see what happens when you deliberately force something where it doesn't belong?
guys, is there a reason why you have to be so cryptic about it?
nobody is forcing you to reply to a post, if you think it's a too stupid question to put up with.
if you want to help just feel free to, otherwise just stop replying all annoyed. it's THAT easy.
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mattfly93 said:
Hi everyone,
i want to know one thing.
What appens if i use LGUP software to update my LG V20 H990ds taiwan with another .kdz file? (for example the SEA model)
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btw I've just remembered there was a guy who actually replaced the twn firmware with the AUS one, check this out:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/australian-f-h990ds-t3551066
buongu said:
guys, is there a reason why you have to be so cryptic about it?
nobody is forcing you to reply to a post, if you think it's a too stupid question to put up with.
if you want to help just feel free to, otherwise just stop replying all annoyed. it's THAT easy.
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btw I've just remembered there was a guy who actually replaced the twn firmware with the AUS one, check this out:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/australian-f-h990ds-t3551066
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Then by all means, if you feel you know your device better than the person who exploited the holes needed to bootloader' unlock and root your device, have at it.
Quite frankly, I'm curious too.
I just think I know better than to intentionally flash software that has no business being on my phone.
*Your* device?
Do what you want.
Otherwise I think me2151's original answer still fits - best case, nothing. Second best, no service. Worst case, you trashed your phone and it's now permanently useless.
I've done, i share the results
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I've done, i share the results
View attachment 4111361
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nice, was it hard to achieve?
would you care to share some info on how you did it?
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elijah420 said:
Then by all means, if you feel you know your device better than the person who exploited the holes needed to bootloader' unlock and root your device, have at it.
Quite frankly, I'm curious too.
I just think I know better than to intentionally flash software that has no business being on my phone.
*Your* device?
Do what you want.
Otherwise I think me2151's original answer still fits - best case, nothing. Second best, no service. Worst case, you trashed your phone and it's now permanently useless.
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nope, that's the way you want to read into my words.
all I meant to say was: you don't need to reply all annoyed to someone asking for some information. it wasn't even one of those questions you see asked over and over again. but from the first post you guys had to act all tough and douche.
you think it's something dangerous to do? just say careful, I would advise against doing it. you don't care to help? just shush.
buongu said:
nice, was it hard to achieve?
would you care to share some info on how you did it?
i install the driver and use LGUP to upgrade the firmware.
i had used the v10e-sea-xx FW
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buongu said:
nice, was it hard to achieve?
would you care to share some info on how you did it?
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nope, that's the way you want to read into my words.
all I meant to say was: you don't need to reply all annoyed to someone asking for some information. it wasn't even one of those questions you see asked over and over again. but from the first post you guys had to act all tough and douche.
you think it's something dangerous to do? just say careful, I would advise against doing it. you don't care to help? just shush.
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wat
I rest my case, lol
mattfly93 said:
buongu said:
nice, was it hard to achieve?
would you care to share some info on how you did it?
i install the driver and use LGUP to upgrade the firmware.
i had used the v10e-sea-xx FW
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Will it disable OTA updates after that ?
Will it affect radio signaling ?
Will it wipe data through the process ?
Thanks in advance for answers
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shouk_1987 said:
mattfly93 said:
Will it disable OTA updates after that ? yes
Will it affect radio signaling ? yes, that is possible depending on which region ROM you flash
Will it wipe data through the process ? 'Upgrade', no. 'Refurbish', yes
Thanks in advance for answers
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Pierre118 said:
Thanks for your reply
I want to upgrade from AME to SEA so i am not aware if it will affect my radio signaling or not
I am currently located at egypt
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ADB Updates for G955U ATT

Huge THANKS to one of great users here who help me get links to servers. Thanks go to @Techniques . Make sure you thank him/her.
I know most of you get updates but for someone who don't here are ABD sideload files from AT&T servers.
Unreleased:
G955USQU2BQK5-to-S2BQL1
Released updates
G955USQS1AQGL-to-UAQJC - October 1st security released on 11/8/2017
G955USQS1AQG1-to-U1AQGL - August 21 2017 with August 1st security
G955USQS1AQF7-to-S1AQG1 - July 1 security released on July 20.
G955USQU1AQEF-to-S1AQF7 - June 22 2017
G955USQU1AQD9-to-U1AQDE - May 9 2017
G955USQU1AQC9-to-U1AQDE - May 9 2017
G955USQU1AQC9-to-U1AQD9 - April 21 2017
ADB sideload tutorial thanks @jason1332 for link, it is better then mine. If you still have problem with ADB sideload , just ask, there more and handful people who know how to do it.
Just for information. ADB sideloads will wipe your device. So make sure you have backups. I use Samsung Cloud seems to work good.
norbarb said:
Huge THANKS to one of great users here who help me get links to servers. Thanks go to @Techniques . Make sure you thank him/her.
I know most of you get updates but for someone who don't here are ABD sideload files from AT&T servers.
G955USQU1AQC9-to-U1AQDE - May 9 2017
G955USQU1AQD9-to-U1AQDE - May 9 2017
G955USQU1AQC9-to-U1AQD9 - April 21 2017
I will post ADB sideload tutorial later but if someone do not know how to ADB sideload, please ask here. There more and handful people who know how to do it.
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FYI, your c9 and d9 hyperlinks are backwards. Really appreciate you putting these up!
jason1332 said:
FYI, your c9 and d9 hyperlinks are backwards. Really appreciate you putting these up!
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Thank You. I Switched them
norbarb said:
Huge THANKS to one of great users here who help me get links to servers. Thanks go to @Techniques . Make sure you thank him/her.
I know most of you get updates but for someone who don't here are ABD sideload files from AT&T servers.
G955USQU1AQD9-to-U1AQDE - May 9 2017
G955USQU1AQC9-to-U1AQDE - May 9 2017
G955USQU1AQC9-to-U1AQD9 - April 21 2017
I will post ADB sideload tutorial later but if someone do not know how to ADB sideload, please ask here. There more and handful people who know how to do it.
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Please publish the tutorial, I do not know how to do the update with adb. Thank you
franxprog said:
Please publish the tutorial, I do not know how to do the update with adb. Thank you
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Here are the basics...the Nexus part doesn't matter, it's the same commands.
https://www.howtogeek.com/255311/how-to-manually-upgrade-your-nexus-device-with-adb-sideload/
I use minimal adb (Google it). You can also download the file on your SD card and apply it within recovery. Remember, it will wipe your data!
Thanks
Thank you very much, I did it with the recovery
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jason1332 said:
Here are the basics...the Nexus part doesn't matter,
I use minimal adb (Google it). You can also download the file on your SD card and apply it within recovery. Remember, it will wipe your data!
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Thank you very much, I did it with the recovery
franxprog said:
Thank you very much, I did it with the recovery
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Thank you very much, I did it with the recovery
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I knew you could do it! Well done.
Hey guys i just download bunch on firmware updates from U1AQDE to ....
1. U1AQE3
2. U1AQE5
3. U1AQE7
4. U1AQE9
5. U1AQEB
6. U1AQEF
I will create zip and post them in one package. This files are not released yes and i'm not sure which one will be. Looks like last is EF. Files are between 270MB to 370MB.
I updated OP
If someone updated to u1aqef what is the difference?
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
I will try out u1aqef shortly.
kcodya said:
I will try out u1aqef shortly.
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Was just going to do this, but now I think I'll wait for your report back! I assume that includes everything the international model just got in QEB, plus whatever else they modified after that. Wondering if QEB will be released for the AT&T model as well and QEF is the beginning build of the next release, or if AT&T had issues in QEB and QEF is an iteration on getting to a releasable update. It'd be nice to know which (if either) they'll release, in order to be able to stay on the OTA path in the future!
Working good so far:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I would really like to know how to modify the updater_script file to not wipe data. I looked at the code and can't find the command. On the nexus/pixel it was easy (remove -w command) but I can't find anything in the OTA.
jason1332 said:
I would really like to know how to modify the updater_script file to not wipe data. I looked at the code and can't find the command. On the nexus/pixel it was easy (remove -w command) but I can't find anything in the OTA.
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Yeah I can't find any place where it might be doing it either. Nothing in the update itself appears to be touching /data. I'm wondering if it's part of the stock recovery, something like "always wipe user data if an update is sideloaded".
skunkiechris said:
Yeah I can't find any place where it might be doing it either. Nothing in the update itself appears to be touching /data. I'm wondering if it's part of the stock recovery, something like "always wipe user data if an update is sideloaded".
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Exactly what I was thinking...just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something simple. Thanks for affirming.
U1aqef is not valid for me for some reason
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
kcodya said:
Working good so far:
View attachment 4161083
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Any chance you could drop the update on google drive for me? I cant get the mega one because it is so large and I'm at the office.
I keep getting signature verification failed for the QEF can anybody upload so i can try it out?

At, last i finally found a root for Amazon FireOS 5.3.3.0....

All ya hafta do is Kingoroot it via PC and u done!:good::good::good::good::good:
I'll try it - post your results in this tread people.
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Zomebodyz said:
All ya hafta do is Kingoroot it via PC and u done!:good::good::good::good::good:
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Doesn't work - give us information like where you downloaded it from. Are you sure you were not on Fire OS 5.3.1?
I dunno then. I probably am on 5.3.1
This might explain why kingroot has been telling me for nearly a day I have root. I've forced stopped it, cleared cache and data, uninstalled and sometimes it still tells me I have root. However, I haven't connected to the PC to try that way since the new release. BTW no I don't have root...yet.
EDIT: Just tried. No root via PC. Did they do another update in the last 12 or so hours?
See...this is what I have been seeing for pretty much the last 24 hours or so:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
No worries though. I am not root yet
tried latest kingroot 5.20 but it doesnt work for me on fire os 5.3.3.0
You guys take the bait way too easily.
Technocian said:
You guys take the bait way too easily.
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indeed
Technocian said:
You guys take the bait way too easily.
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Right. Let's just assume everyone is a troll. He very well could've rooted an older version. Maybe not. Everyone here had 4 posts at one point.
DragonFire1024 said:
Right. Let's just assume everyone is a troll. He very well could've rooted an older version. Maybe not. Everyone here had 4 posts at one point.
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well the topic states he found root for FireOs 5.3.3.0 but he did not deliver any proof, also serveral people tested (me including) and cant confirm. so in this instance its probably safe to say OP is a troll.
l8ixk said:
well the topic states he found root for FireOs 5.3.3.0 but he did not deliver any proof, also serveral people tested (me including) and cant confirm. so in this instance its probably safe to say OP is a troll.
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Older versions can be rooted via Kingroot.
l8ixk said:
well the topic states he found root for FireOs 5.3.3.0 but he did not deliver any proof, also serveral people tested (me including) and cant confirm. so in this instance its probably safe to say OP is a troll.
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Really? OP got a little excited and posted what he believed to be a 'win'. A day later he acknowledged the error (kinda). The following sums it up nicely:
DragonFire1024 said:
...Everyone here had 4 posts at one point.
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Mud slinging serves no purpose; we all make mistakes. Chill.
Davey126 said:
Really? OP got a little excited and posted what he believed to be a 'win'. A day later he acknowledged the error (kinda). The following sums it up nicely:
Mud slinging serves no purpose; we all make mistakes. Chill.
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well i used the wrong wording by calling op a troll. that was not my intention. although in the end it doesnt really matter if it was intentional or just a mistake by op.
peace
Question...does anyone know what signatures the bootloader accepts on Amazon tablets? I know they are supposed to be official. But what is defined as such...example: Would it accept a signature from Google?
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Question...does anyone know what signatures the bootloader accepts on Amazon tablets? I know they are supposed to be official. But what is defined as such...example: Would it accept a signature from Google?
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No. Only from Amazon as far as we know.
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No. Only from Amazon as far as we know.
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Modify an APK. Run an exploit that way. Trick the CPU into installing an app it still thinks is 'official.' not sure how to gain root that way, but maybe we could modify an APK to be able to reinstall on /sdcard/ so it can uninstall itself. It's not root, but would at least get rid of the apps for a period.
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Modify an APK. Run an exploit that way. Trick the CPU into installing an app it still thinks is 'official.' not sure how to gain root that way, but maybe we could modify an APK to be able to reinstall on /sdcard/ so it can uninstall itself. It's not root, but would at least get rid of the apps for a period.
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You can't modify the apk without it modifying Amazon's signature. You can't reinstall system apps either in Fire OS 5.3.3 and above. Although you might be able to for one app, but I am not holding my breath.
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You can't modify the apk without it modifying Amazon's signature. You can't reinstall system apps either in Fire OS 5.3.3 and above. Although you might be able to for one app, but I am not holding my breath.
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I might have a way, but it isn't pretty. And I learned recently that some think it to be even more unethical than what we are already doing. So I won't post here.
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I might have a way, but it isn't pretty. And I learned recently that some think it to be even more unethical than what we are already doing. So I won't post here.
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Sure, what's your way? I might be able to help you out.
If we can read the signature from a stock rom and apply it to SuperSU.zip we could flash it through stock recovery

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