Successfully flashed from G955USQU1AQEF to G955U1UEU1AQE3 using this method.
1. Backup your data. I found out the hard way that the ENG_BOOT.tar will reset the phone (I know... noob mistake).
2. Reboot into download mode and use the modified Odin to flash ENG_BOOT_G955U.tar under BL.
(I rebooted after this and went through the setup... Im not sure if you have to, but I know it will work if you do)
3. Reboot back into download mode and flash the G955U1UEU1AQE3 files in their appropriate fields.
(I didn't use the HOME_CSC, and everything seems to work great!)
I take no credit for the existence of these files.
Enjoy!
Modified Odin:
https://mega.nz/#!g54EVQgC!bs7VznLXu2GOR_jrmF-pKlDZstOYUoSYR4oK0ZtOh7c
ENG_BOOT.tar:
https://mega.nz/#!h94S3DTa!QAZiNVFhvlAHkrTK7UNZvThWhUC5yFnIdsZ69WvsEKM
G955U1UEU1AQE3:
https://mega.nz/#!Agp0BboA!0V4L0WXDh_l936FoF0vEITep5iRon3G-dv6x-r_svaQ
@Jaysonvstel - Links both bad
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@Jaysonvstel - Links both bad
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Should be all good now. Thanks for letting me know.
Jaysonvstel said:
Should be all good now. Thanks for letting me know.
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Which supersu do we flash?
Lmax579 said:
Which supersu do we flash?
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Do you have unlocked bootloader?
Lmax579 said:
Which supersu do we flash?
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I think this is just a Engboot. Not a root method with Engboot. Just Engboot.
@Lmax579 @hazmad
There is no root or bootloader unlock, it's just the engineering bootloader. The only useful thing that I have found is that it allows you to flash the G955U1 firmware. It may allow for downgrading, but just attempting what I already did was enough risk for now... Maybe I'll try it at one point.
hazmad said:
Do you have unlocked bootloader?
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No, I have a snapdragon
Lmax579 said:
No, I have a snapdragon
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Right, we don't have the ability to flash zips until BL unlock is achieved.
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Right, we don't have the ability to flash zips until BL unlock is achieved.
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Which may happen never
Jaysonvstel said:
@Lmax579 @hazmad
There is no root or bootloader unlock, it's just the engineering bootloader. The only useful thing that I have found is that it allows you to flash the G955U1 firmware. It may allow for downgrading, but just attempting what I already did was enough risk for now... Maybe I'll try it at one point.
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Yup, I'm taking the progress. Thanks though
So do you have to use the Engineering Kernel to switch firmware versions now?
I thought you could just flash the U1 firmware using the modified Odin if you wanted to.
ShrekOpher said:
So do you have to use the Engineering Kernel to switch firmware versions now?
I thought you could just flash the U1 firmware using the modified Odin if you wanted to.
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So what makes this firmware better?
ShrekOpher said:
So do you have to use the Engineering Kernel to switch firmware versions now?
I thought you could just flash the U1 firmware using the modified Odin if you wanted to.
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I couldn't flash anything but my same firmware without it.
Lmax579 said:
So what makes this firmware better?
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It doesn't have carrier bloatware, and enables tethering for other carriers. Possibly quicker updates, because there would be no wait for the carrier to release it, not positive on that tho.
Jaysonvstel said:
It doesn't have carrier bloatware, and enables tethering for other carriers. Possibly quicker updates, because there would be no wait for the carrier to release it, not positive on that tho.
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But do you have to use ENGBOOT to flash the Unlocked firmware?
Before the last update you just had to use modified Odin from the other thread.
ShrekOpher said:
But do you have to use ENGBOOT to flash the Unlocked firmware?
Before the last update you just had to use modified Odin from the other thread.
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If i remember right you can flash u1 without engboot
After I flashed the firmware, i no longer had the hurricane symbol but do I still have the features of the engkernel?
Lmax579 said:
Which may happen never
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OMG lol Can we at least be positive I be wishing everyday when i get on here someone discovers ! Never say never !
Raz12 said:
OMG lol Can we at least be positive I be wishing everyday when i get on here someone discovers ! Never say never !
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Ok I'll be positive, i won't say never; i doubt it will ever happen
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I see this firmware doesn't have bixby voice so once it's available,will we get an ota update?
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Can anyone direct me to the I337UCUAMF3 official firmware?
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Can anyone direct me to the I337UCUAMF3 official firmware?
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None available, but I suggest you use the search function and do some reading because this has been mentioned dozens of times already. The best you can do at this point is take the phone to a BestBuys with a Sumsung Kiosk and see if they will reflash it. You need to search to find out more information about it.
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None available, but I suggest you use the search function and do some reading because this has been mentioned dozens of times already. The best you can do at this point is take the phone to a BestBuys with a Sumsung Kiosk and see if they will reflash it. You need to search to find out more information about it.
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Yea, this is the second time this week my phone has bricked for no reason. At&t warranty center ran the samsung tool on it last time and fixed it.
jsull35 said:
Yea, this is the second time this week my phone has bricked for no reason. At&t warranty center ran the samsung tool on it last time and fixed it.
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Sounds like it needs to be replaced (warranty or insurance), but I would try for warranty first. If it bricked for no reason at all, I assume you are not rooted and have nothing custom on the phone? Because if you do, it could prevent a warranty claim. Samsung can and will send you a bill if they find anything has been tampered with. Good luck.
You can check here...
Mind you however, that is ONLY for devices running pre-MF3 bootloaders. If you attempt to flash it as a stock recovery on a MF3 device your end up with a brick. If your on MF3 and have a brick currently, there isn't a way to go back outside of sending the phone back to Samsung or going to Best Buy's Samsung Experience Center.
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Can anyone direct me to the I337UCUAMF3 official firmware?
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https://mega.co.nz/#!WEEzSA7Z!aB46731_AwM7P83eMdDlmFYd1hUZfFBcQAZjc1X7wAE Here ya go Hope it works. Thx to @Shockndrop for the files.
Get the new EMJ6. Even beta is fine.
BaSingSe said:
Get the new EMJ6. Even beta is fine.
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Why? You're just locked down that much tighter. No root, no custom roms
jd1639 said:
Why? You're just locked down that much tighter. No root, no custom roms
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cant you use safestrap for custom roms?
nabears101 said:
cant you use safestrap for custom roms?
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not on mj6
nabears101 said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!WEEzSA7Z!aB46731_AwM7P83eMdDlmFYd1hUZfFBcQAZjc1X7wAE Here ya go Hope it works. Thx to @Shockndrop for the files.
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This is by far your best option, use ODIN and flash these files to return to a stock MF3. Updating to anything higher then MF3 is generally ill-advised. At least for the moment...
nabears101 said:
cant you use safestrap for custom roms?
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Have you tested or seen anyone else report that the current Safestrap works with MJ6 or you can even gain root access with MJ6?
Not being rude, but please don't offer advice if you are unsure of the outcome (this means more than one person has confirmed working or you have tested it yourself). I personally don't think it hurts to make a suggestion but let the person know it hasn't been tested or you are unsure of the outcome.
Had the OP taken your advice before you were corrected, they would have been upgraded to MJ6 with no option for running a custom ROM or getting root access (hopefully this won't be the case for long).
NighthawkXL said:
This is by far your best option, use ODIN and flash these files to return to a stock MF3. Updating to anything higher then MF3 is generally ill-advised. At least for the moment...
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The rar file in the link above comes with 5 files.
BOOTLOADER_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_ATT_I337ATTAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
MODEM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
PLATFORM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
SS_DL.dll
Odin (v3.07) has 4 slots for different files:
Bootloader
PDA
Phone
CSC
My question is which files go in which slot for redownloading mf3 to a soft bricked mf3 s4?
Zeltex said:
My question is which files go in which slot for redownloading mf3 to a soft bricked mf3 s4?
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Here is a link showing what this person did. Do not use the SS_DL.dll
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46943206&postcount=30
~wolverine~ said:
Here is a link showing what this person did. Do not use the SS_DL.dll
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46943206&postcount=30
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The CSC file seems to be giving me problems. I've tried different versions of ODIN (v3.04,3.07,3.09,1.85) and they all have the same problem.
Zeltex said:
The CSC file seems to be giving me problems. I've tried different versions of ODIN (v3.04,3.07,3.09,1.85) and they all have the same problem.
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I'm on windows 8.1 pro 64bit & used Odin v1.85. worked perfectly.
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The CSC file seems to be giving me problems. I've tried different versions of ODIN (v3.04,3.07,3.09,1.85) and they all have the same problem.
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Probably a bad download
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Probably a bad download
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I redownloaded the files again and Odin is still crashing whenever I press start.
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I redownloaded the files again and Odin is still crashing whenever I press start.
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I saw your other post with the Odin print out. It looks to me like it's still a bad download, the md5 is not checking.
Edit, what are you using to extract the md5 files from the zip? Use 7-zip.
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I saw your other post with the Odin print out. It looks to me like it's still a bad download, the md5 is not checking.
Edit, what are you using to extract the md5 files from the zip? Use 7-zip.
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That might be the case I've been using winrar to extract the files. Not sure if it should make a difference but will try
Seems like the only recovery is see in TWRP is for the edge or international versions of the model, so I'm having a hard time adding a recovery. Can anyone help??? I'd greatly appreciate it.
No...the phone just got root and the bootloader is really locked down. No one saw us getting root, so who knows what can happen.
Senior209 said:
Seems like the only recovery is see in TWRP is for the edge or international versions of the model, so I'm having a hard time adding a recovery. Can anyone help??? I'd greatly appreciate it.
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IF we get anything it will most likely be safestrap. So no AOSP.
Use FlashFire!
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Use FlashFire!
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Are there any Roms or Custom recoveries compatible with this specific model number? Doesn't seem like it.
Illogi.xbone said:
IF we get anything it will most likely be safestrap. So no AOSP.
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That sucks.. I guess I'll just stay optimistic in the mean time. Thanks
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Are there any Roms or Custom recoveries compatible with this specific model number? Doesn't seem like it.
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FlashFire is the compatible recovery. There are two ROMs for the Verizon S7 Edge. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/development I have personally verified that the PlayStore ROM posted for the Edge will work on the S7 flat.
I should mention that you need to be on the U firmware prior to flashing those ROMs. The ROM also installs the G935 engineering kernel, so you need to flash the G930 boot kernel with Odin afterwards. I can make a write-up later if there is any interest.
I can even modify his ROM with the correct build.prop and kernel for the G930V.
How's the stability and finctionality?
A guide would be awesome. How do I get it up and running lol.
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CVertigo1 said:
I should mention that you need to be on the U firmware prior to flashing those ROMs. The ROM also installs the G935 engineering kernel, so you need to flash the G930 boot kernel with Odin afterwards. I can make a write-up later if there is any interest.
I can even modify his ROM with the correct build.prop and kernel for the G930V.
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Sounds interesting, don't know if the different firmware/kernel would run better on our Verizon variant.
deeje00 said:
A guide would be awesome. How do I get it up and running lol.
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I'll see if I can make one later this evening.
torr310 said:
Sounds interesting, don't know if the different firmware/kernel would run better on our Verizon variant.
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If you intend to root it, then you still need to use the same engineering kernel. I will say that before I rooted the U-firmware, the phone was much smoother and faster in stock form than the stock Verizon firmware.
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I'll see if I can make one later this evening.
If you intend to root it, then you still need to use the same engineering kernel. I will say that before I rooted the U-firmware, the phone was much smoother and faster in stock form than the stock Verizon firmware.
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Does flashing the engineering kernel unlock more LTE bands by chance? Band 12 to be specific..
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Does flashing the engineering kernel unlock more LTE bands by chance? Band 12 to be specific..
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Not just the kernel alone. Flash the U firmware and you will be able to select any band, as long as the radio is in the phone for it.
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Not just the kernel alone. Flash the U firmware and you will be able to select any band, as long as the radio is in the phone for it.
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Thanks. Is it the G930U or G935U firmware that's needed? I'm guessing the Edge U firmware is what you're speaking of.. is it a simple flash? I'm running PE1 rooted at the moment.
930u for flat 935u for edge. Just flash entire image over. Shouldn't need root
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930u for flat 935u for edge. Just flash entire image over. Shouldn't need root
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OK I just accessed service mode on the PE1 firmware.. no Band 12 or 17 option. I'll flash the 930U firmware and attempt again to see if there's a difference at all.
Also, is rooting the 930U firmware the same as the PE1 firmware process?
Sorry for hijacking this thread.
Illogi.xbone said:
930u for flat 935u for edge. Just flash entire image over. Shouldn't need root
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I flashed the G930U firmware and was able to receive Band 17 successfully. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction with the U firmware!
Did you flash the 930U firmware on a flat S7 or edge Verizon variant device. I have a rooted Verizon device and using it on T-Mobile.
Version 6.0.1 July patch.
Can you pm or reply here on how you managed thanks
G930v custom recovery pass dm verity
Can someone point me in the direction of a thread to install custom recovery on the Verizon varient S7? Say hypothetically I could pass the dm-verity check.
How would I go about implementing the pass to install a custom recovery.
Is it possible if so how to do it
Don't think so. I heard that the bootloader is different in PD8. Can't hurt to try though, right?
let me know if you can I would like to downgrade to PD7 so I can flash SM-G935U since it is also U2
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You can try flashing the ENG BOOT then downgrading it to PD8
Yes its possible. Go to the firmware thread and download the pd8 firmware and extract it. Open Odin and put each file in it's respected place (file that starts with ap in the ap slot, CSC in the CSC slot etc) and then flash. After reboot you should be good to go. Warning though, make sure you have everything backed up somewhere else though because it will wipe your entire internal data.
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Yes its possible. Go to the firmware thread and download the pd8 firmware and extract it. Open Odin and put each file in it's respected place (file that starts with ap in the ap slot, CSC in the CSC slot etc) and then flash. After reboot you should be good to go. Warning though, make sure you have everything backed up somewhere else though because it will wipe your entire internal data.
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have you successfully tried it?
I have done it many times already. I'm currently on it.
omf05 said:
I have done it many times already. I'm currently on it.
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Have to tired to go to PD7???
newuser1984 said:
Have to tired to go to PD7???
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you mean we cant flash U firmware on PD8?
pattriccio said:
you mean we cant flash U firmware on PD8?
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? maybe flash ENG boot and flash U firmware the problem is T-mobile is the only one with V3 boot loader and everyone else is v2 it gives error because of it
newuser1984 said:
�� maybe flash ENG boot and flash U firmware the problem is T-mobile is the only one with V3 boot loader and everyone else is v2 it gives error because of it
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I think v3 is only on PG1 - but but not sure.
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I think v3 is only on PG1 - but but not sure.
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anyone tried flashing U firmware on pd8?
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anyone tried flashing U firmware on pd8?
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Even on PD8 since it is V3 boot loader it will not allow since the error message states you are trying to downgrade the boot loader from V3 to V2. As anyone has tired to go to PD7?
the guy here is this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/yes-downgrade-apg1-to-apd8-t3450382/page2 said you can flash "downgrade APG1 to APD8!!!!!" he has not responded to any one yet. we want to see some proof. he also said
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First, flash ENG boot in the AP. Then, go back immediately and flash the CSC CP and AP of the ROM of your choice. Simple, easy, DOWNGRADE COMPLETE!!!
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if this is true I will try it. if it does work is there a v2 bootloader that we could flash to our phones that is unlocked and will work on t mobile even if its not for t mobile.
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the guy here is this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/yes-downgrade-apg1-to-apd8-t3450382/page2 said you can flash "downgrade APG1 to APD8!!!!!" he has not responded to any one yet. we want to see some proof. he also said
if this is true I will try it. if it does work is there a v2 bootloader that we could flash to our phones that is unlocked and will work on t mobile even if its not for t mobile.
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I doubt that one will work, but tp2215 on this thread said it can be done with only ODIN ??
Update - the thread above was closed by moderator - 100% troll thread.
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you mean we cant flash U firmware on PD8?
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I don't believe we can flash it on anything with a v3 bootloader.
We're out of luck until the SM-G935U's bootloader is updated.
Apparently T-Mobile is the only one pushing out the new bootloader. ATT & Verizon can still flash SM-G935U firmware.
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I don't believe we can flash it on anything with a v3 bootloader.
We're out of luck until the SM-G935U's bootloader is updated.
Apparently T-Mobile is the only one pushing out the new bootloader. ATT & Verizon can still flash SM-G935U firmware.
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Yeah - and if TMO kept it's "promise", it would have been unlocked....
I don't understand what the big deal is? I was on pd8 and did Odin (NOT OTA) to pg1. I then did Odin from pg1 to pd8. Why is everyone trying to figure out of it works? What's different about the bootloader because I even flashed the pg1 bootloader and then went back to pd8.
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I don't understand what the big deal is? I was on pd8 and did Odin (NOT OTA) to pg1. I then did Odin from pg1 to pd8. Why is everyone trying to figure out of it works? What's different about the bootloader because I even flashed the pg1 bootloader and then went back to pd8.
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I think this was while back. no need for this anymore.
First, flash ENG boot in the AP. Then, go back immediately and flash the CSC CP and AP of the ROM of your choice. Simple, easy, DOWNGRADE COMPLETE!!!
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First, flash ENG boot in the AP. Then, go back immediately and flash the CSC CP and AP of the ROM of your choice. Simple, easy, DOWNGRADE COMPLETE!!!
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Wait, so if I'm on bootloader v3, will this let me flash U firmware which is on bootloader v2? Can someone confirm?
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Wait, so if I'm on bootloader v3, will this let me flash U firmware which is on bootloader v2? Can someone confirm?
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when some one tests this can they please do a video to prove if it works, also can we flash CSC that does not factory wipe the phone. also I don't remember for sure but isn't the U firmware bootloader 2 the international version with the unlocked bootloader?
I wanted to know you you could wip up a quick tutorial or steps for us . I can tell its really simple and easy. but once we unzip the firmware wont it then lose the md5 has and signature. of are the 5 files inside also signed.
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when some one tests this can they please do a video to prove if it works, also can we flash CSC that does not factory wipe the phone. also I don't remember for sure but isn't the U firmware bootloader 2 the international version with the unlocked bootloader?
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Yep, if this works then the OP is a genius who's name will live on in the T-Mobile s7 edge forum. People will be able to flash the U firmware again. Can someone also verify that knox doesn't get tripped?
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Wait, so if I'm on bootloader v3, will this let me flash U firmware which is on bootloader v2? Can someone confirm?
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nahtnam said:
Yep, if this works then the OP is a genius who's name will live on in the T-Mobile s7 edge forum. People will be able to flash the U firmware again. Can someone also verify that knox doesn't get tripped?
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Since they are all official and signed files I would assume that this would not trip knox. But I can not verify for sure. Also I thought knox checks to see if the boot loader is unlocked.
I have another question. with an unlocked boot loader don't we still have the problem of dm-verity being enabled that would stop use form flashing mods and roms.
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Since they are all official and signed files I would assume that this would not trip knox. But I can not verify for sure. Also I thought knox checks to see if the boot loader is unlocked.
I have another question. with an unlocked boot loader don't we still have the problem of dm-verity being enabled that would stop use form flashing mods and roms.
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The main thing that *most* people want is the U firmware. Also, I'm not really sure exactly what knox does other than to not trip it.
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If this works, this would be amazing. I don't want root, I don't want to even unlock my bootloader, I just want to put the U firmware on my T-Mobile S7.
Not to get off topic but what's the big deal about the u firmware is it Universal or is it unbranded with a lot less bloat. Or additional features?
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Not to get off topic but what's the big deal about the u firmware is it Universal or is it unbranded with a lot less bloat. Or additional features?
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It is unbranded, let's you uninstall bloat apps completely, and unlocks most us bands.
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lincolnsxda said:
First, flash ENG boot in the AP. Then, go back immediately and flash the CSC CP and AP of the ROM of your choice. Simple, easy, DOWNGRADE COMPLETE!!!
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Have you successfully done this and does that not mean that downgraded bootloader is also unlocked. Or that we could flash another models bootloader to to the s7 edge
Maybe we been trolled?
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Maybe we been trolled?
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I just PMed the OP asking for more information. In the meantime, anyone ballsy enough to try?
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"Yes, you can downgrade APG1 to APD8!!!!!" pd8 i guess is bootloader v3. if he downgrade to bp8,this thread thread will be on fire!!!
I'm pretty sure pd8 is v3 bootloader also. Shouldn't be any issues downgrading pg1 to pd8 regularly, both same version bl.
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Maybe we been trolled?
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We better not have been, I'm immensely pissed that this is even an issue in the first place.
Akira Takamedo said:
We better not have been, I'm immensely pissed that this is even an issue in the first place.
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Tell me about it. I got my s7e yesterday. I'm pissed I took the Ota.
This tread here says we cant do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/downgrade-apg1-to-pd8-t3429642
but maybe op in our tread found a way @lincolnsxda
So guys, I've goy APD8 and have downloaded the update but haven't installed. Is there any way I can delete the update file, it's taking up space. Also why is the new updste so bad?
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I'll be happy to try on the next couple days, but I'm having a hard time finding a good link to the U firmware that doesn't require payment. Anyone have a link?
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So guys, I've goy APD8 and have downloaded the update but haven't installed. Is there any way I can delete the update file, it's taking up space. Also why is the new updste so bad?
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It is not bad, but comes with a later bootloader which can limit some options.
Can someone please upload the stock rom, kernel, and modem for 4.4.2 NCG? I have tried atleast five time using what I thought to be the files and keep getting stuck on a black screen with a blue status light after flashing with flashfire from pb1 using the guide on the 'top topics'. Can someone please help me out?
What's the problem to pull it off the stock firmware?
BTW, I'd try BOK3 rather then BPB1.
bbsc said:
What's the problem to pull it off the stock firmware?
BTW, I'd try BOK3 rather then BPB1.
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G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip along with the stock modem and kernel are what I need to use for https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../guide-downgrade-to-kk-nk2-ncg-mm-lp-t3686858 ? G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip is the stock firmware file?
(Sorry if I ask stupid questions, I last had a S5 in 2014 before I became an Apple user, I'm extremely rusty. I'm all into blobs and future restore, not this flashing stuff)
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G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip along with the stock modem and kernel are what I need to use for https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../guide-downgrade-to-kk-nk2-ncg-mm-lp-t3686858 ? G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.zip is the stock firmware file?
(Sorry if I ask stupid questions, I last had a S5 in 2014 before I became an Apple user, I'm extremely rusty. I'm all into blobs and future restore, not this flashing stuff)
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May I ask why you need KK on your phone?
It's outdated and flashing KK is not an easy process.
As for the file, yes, it looks like a stock firmware file.
You can get it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...rmware-pit-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s5-t3757416
bbsc said:
May I ask why you need KK on your phone?
It's outdated and flashing KK is not an easy process.
As for the file, yes, it looks like a stock firmware file.
You can get it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...rmware-pit-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s5-t3757416
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I like the simple design and battery life of this version when I had it in 2014 on a G900A. This Marshmallow and Lollipop stuff is absolute bs. Battery life on Lollipop gives me 4 hours and Marshmallow about 2 hours. I'm hoping that KK would give me better performance and battery life on this G900V.
bbsc said:
May I ask why you need KK on your phone?
It's outdated and flashing KK is not an easy process.
As for the file, yes, it looks like a stock firmware file.
You can get it here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...rmware-pit-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s5-t3757416
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YES! I finally got it working! I had to flash G900V-NCG_MODEM_NON-HLOS.tar.md5 after the normal rom for it to work. Thanks for pointing me to the right direction to get the stock firmware
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YES! I finally got it working! I had to flash G900V-NCG_MODEM_NON-HLOS.tar.md5 after the normal rom for it to work. Thanks for pointing me to the right direction to get the stock firmware
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You are welcome.
My conrats to an Apple user
Modem really consists of two parts.
And now you know where to get the latest firmware when you get tired of KK
bbsc said:
You are welcome.
My conrats to an Apple user
Modem really consists of two parts.
And now you know where to get the latest firmware when you get tired of KK
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Yeah....This was a terrible idea. A auto update managed to install and I'm hard bricked. I'm not sure if it updated to the next update or to 6.0.1. Does you know where to find a debrick image?
(Don't laugh, lol)
Debrick image? Are you sure? Aren't you still able to use Odin mode?
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Debrick image? Are you sure? Aren't you still able to use Odin mode?
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Nope, only showed this 'Qhub' thing in device manager and didn't show in odin. Found a PD1 unbrick img, wrote it to a sd card with win32 disk imager, put in the sd, held the buttons for download mode, and it booted. Yeah, A total hard brick. I'm not gonna do that anymore, lmao. Found a great way to disable a phone though.
I also have a cid 15 g900v, what can that do compared to a cid 11? I know a bootloader unlock but what's that mean? I can install any rom?
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Found a PD1 unbrick img, wrote it to a sd card with win32 disk imager, put in the sd, held the buttons for download mode, and it booted.
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Well done.
Congratulations.
It's interesting because you had BPB1 bootloader before the problem.
I also have a cid 15 g900v, what can that do compared to a cid 11? I know a bootloader unlock but what's that mean? I can install any rom?
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Locked bootloader is called locked because it can only boot a signed, stock kernel (boot.img).
It's locked in SM-G900V by default.
CID15 means that you can unlock the bootloader and use a custom/modified kernel, if you want.
For example, it's necessary for LOS or for rooting on Android 6.0 and above.
bbsc said:
Well done.
Congratulations.
It's interesting because you had BPB1 bootloader before the problem.
Locked bootloader is called locked because it can only boot a signed, stock kernel (boot.img).
It's locked in SM-G900V by default.
CID15 means that you can unlock the bootloader and use a custom/modified kernel, if you want.
For example, it's necessary for LOS or for rooting on Android 6.0 and above.
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So I could build roms if I wanted?
Or you could sell the CID15 phone to me via swappa to make a little $$$? I'm actively looking for one...
I just downgraded from BPB1 and unlocked bootloader and disabled Reactivation lock last night. CID (15) I think it's CID, but 15 none the less. Also I knew the login info for Samsung account. I believe you have to know. I still have all files, but I don't know how I'd get them to you. Also have a paid FlashFire.APK. I can also tell you what you need to fill when it comes time to flash NCG via FlashFire. LET ME KNOW, BUD. Took me months to find all files and the correct method. Now on 6.0.1. Fully rooted. :angel: