I'm in the UK and imported the v10 shortly after release which let me down earlier this year by turning off, so I upgraded and imported a v20 which was fine, however I received an update this morning which after running, has left me with no network or reception. I've checked around and the radio is off and there doesn't seem to be a way to turn it back on.
I've tried whichever code it is that gets me into the phone information and then get an error message saying the application isn't installed.
I've read that restoring the phone fixed previous problems for some people, but it's only created more problems for me as despite using LG's useless backup app to backup personal data, settings etc, none of the settings/home screen/passwords or whatever have carried over. I've been kicked out of most of my apps and contacts aren't connecting with others.
Can anyone suggest a way to either roll back to whatever the previous version was, or to get the radio to turn back on so I can use my phone as a phone?
I seriously should've stuck with my G2 which is still working after all these years!
Same here...just updated and no service...trying to get the radio on but to no avail. This code will let you enter the service *#546368#*version number#.
I am on US996 version, what is yours?
US996 as well. I'm talking to someone from LG USA now and they're saying there's no way to fix it unless I send it in, which I can't do.
Wondering if rooting and flashing a new OS will work. I need the security for online banking, but I also need to be able to receive calls.
jadilto said:
Same here...just updated and no service...trying to get the radio on but to no avail. This code will let you enter the service *#546368#*version number#.
I am on US996 version, what is yours?
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US996 as well. I'm talking to someone from LG USA now and they're saying there's no way to fix it unless I send it in, which I can't do.
Wondering if rooting and flashing a new OS will work. I need the security for online banking, but I also need to be able to receive calls.
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For real? Send it in back to the states? Why would they release an update that bricks a phone seriously? I was now live chatting with someone from their support and she's like i need to send it on my expense but it still under warranty so i wont pay anything but they ship only back to the US and i live abroad...What a big hassle... Hopefully someone will have a fix.
Did you do a factory reset?
I think I would find a kdz for the last known good firmware and restore back to that.
Factory reset and lost all my settings. I can't get back into half of the apps because they require security confirmation via text or phone call.
Luckily my phone is still under warranty, so I might have to send it. I have a friend who can receive it and send it back to the UK. Cheaper than a new phone.
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For real? Send it in back to the states? Why would they release an update that bricks a phone seriously? I was now live chatting with someone from their support and she's like i need to send it on my expense but it still under warranty so i wont pay anything but they ship only back to the US and i live abroad...What a big hassle... Hopefully someone will have a fix.
Did you do a factory reset?
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BackCheck said:
I think I would find a kdz for the last known good firmware and restore back to that.
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I did using LGUP...the service is still off...i donno why would they update the phone in order to brake it...Anyone had any luck with this??
Damn.
Well I'm trying to figure out when is best to send it overseas, but I'll be doing that. Using my G2 for the time being.
This really might be it with LG. I haven't liked what they've been doing with their phones since the v10 and there seem to be endless problems with everything since the G2.
No Service after the update
Guys im stuck as well. did everything restored the old firmware using LGUP. and then updated again. still no service. i don/t know what to do. please help.
You can try using TWRP flashing this modem.
Remember to use Dirtysanta to unlock the bootloader, not through the LG Developer Program, so you can save your warranty.
Asadshams said:
Guys im stuck as well. did everything restored the old firmware using LGUP. and then updated again. still no service. i don/t know what to do. please help.
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Are you as well outside the US?
New to this
Kindly tell me how to flash modem. i don't know the procedure. and please tell me if unlocking the boot loader is essential for the modem flash. im sorry im new to this and i don't know a lot about flashing. A step by step procedure would be a great help.
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Are you as well outside the US?
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Yes, Im outside of US.
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Anoneko said:
You can try using TWRP flashing this modem.
Remember to use Dirtysanta to unlock the bootloader, not through the LG Developer Program, so you can save your warranty.
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Thanks Anoneko for your great suggestion . I installed that modem image using TWRP and WOOOOOW my network came immediately.
I followed the below thread of installing TWRP before installing the modem image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013
Thanks LG for nothing
Do you lose security stuff? Internet banking, android pay etc?
SAME! I have to force mine by making one FAILED call, then another that connects.
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Thanks Anoneko for your great suggestion . I installed that modem image using TWRP and WOOOOOW my network came immediately.
I followed the below thread of installing TWRP before installing the modem image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013
Thanks LG for nothing
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I've read over the information and I'm fairly sure rooting it will lose all the stuff I need.
I'm not fussed about warranty as it runs out in 2 months, but I use android pay /Internet banking daily.
Glad you got it sorted out though.
kingkongballs said:
I've read over the information and I'm fairly sure rooting it will lose all the stuff I need.
I'm not fussed about warranty as it runs out in 2 months, but I use android pay /Internet banking daily.
Glad you got it sorted out though.
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Unfortunately, you will lose your data if you root it . I'm sure that you will find a solution soon.
nimnim4u said:
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Thanks Anoneko for your great suggestion . I installed that modem image using TWRP and WOOOOOW my network came immediately.
I followed the below thread of installing TWRP before installing the modem image.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/v20-h915us996-dirtyelf-bootloader-t3568013
Thanks LG for nothing
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Unfortunately, you will lose your data if you root it . I'm sure that you will find a solution soon.
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I'm not fussed about data. I can back that up again, more concerned about ability to use android pay /Internet banking apps.
Has anybody figured this out yet? My phone is just laying there with no purpose...this is frustrating
Related
Edit: here's the metropcs firmware https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpP0WNhAe9vdXZkVUNvMXFqMWc/view?usp=drivesdk
Edit:Title is wrong, its a sm-g550t1
Hi there. I'm really in desperate need of help. I am not always a very smart man.
I recently installed TWRP using the guide for this phone, and the first thing I encountered was I couldn't install it from download mode due to FRP. So I googled that, saw it would go away if I unlinked my Google accounts, which it did. Then I made a backup immediately.
However, later I linked my Google accounts and so now, after restarting, my phone will just say Custom Binary blocked by FRP. I can no longer access recovery mode, only download mode, and I can't install anything due to the FRP lock.
I am very frustrated, have gotten little sleep, because as I said I am not always a very smart man. I rely on my phone for my work and I can't afford another one. Someone gave me the stock firmware but its in the TWRP format and I don't know how to install those files with Odin.
So please, if you have time I really need help. If i could offer any sort of financial thanks I would but I just can't right now. But I swear I'll send so much good karma your way. I've definitely learned a lot from this process, usually breaking **** is how I learn best, but I wish I did this with a throwaway.
So I've narrowed it down a bit. I need a stock recovery.img and maybe a stock system.img so I can flash them in odin. Please, if you can somehow help I really need it right now.
Stock Rom for SM-G550T
hey if you do ever find a stock rom please for the love of God send me a link
[email protected]
chinfu69 said:
hey if you do ever find a stock rom please for the love of God send me a link
[email protected]
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did you see this one? i believe it's a twrp backup of stock. if you're able to, could you make me a recovery.img and maybe system.img from that?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_VtvT1vGmlsMjNnR2JvYzk0MFU/view?usp=sharing
I found this, I'm kind of annoyrd something like this gets uploaded but Samsung hasn't uploaded the firmware.. http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-g550t1 is there anything I can do with this?
bandtab said:
I found this, I'm kind of annoyrd something like this gets uploaded but Samsung hasn't uploaded the firmware.. http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=Sm-g550t1 is there anything I can do with this?
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If you still need the Stock firmware i have PM
JUSMEJOSE said:
If you still need the Stock firmware i have PM
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you sir are the greatest. my phone now works. finally it's over.
bandtab said:
you sir are the greatest. my phone now works. finally it's over.
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Hey man do you have that stock firmware for the galaxy on 5?
same problem
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If you still need the Stock firmware i have PM
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can u please help me fix this problem? My phone doesnt let me restart it or do anything... im sure its the same problem :/
simple fix just use samsung kies
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If you still need the Stock firmware i have PM
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can u post link????
Help
I am having the same issue. What did you find as the fix? Did you find the right image? I am working on the Samsung On5 with tmobile, SM-G550T and I can't seem to find the image anywhere.
z28green87 said:
can u post link????
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I could use the stock rom please.
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Shameek97 said:
simple fix just use samsung kies
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Samsung kies does not except serial numbers.
Do you have the stock rom to help me other come FRP lock because I didn't uncheck oem unlocking and rooted and deleted many apps. Down to 189.
Than for cocky.
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If you still need the Stock firmware i have PM
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I have the same issue as the thread creator, but I cant find those .imgs anywhere on the internet. Could you help me out?
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junkstuff2 said:
I am having the same issue. What did you find as the fix? Did you find the right image? I am working on the Samsung On5 with tmobile, SM-G550T and I can't seem to find the image anywhere.
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Did you figure it out? I have the same issue and Im debating if its worth trying to fix or just wait for replacement
same here been trying to get a image to restore my device back to normal, i have the tmobile version and can only flash metropcs one but cant use as phone is not unlocked.
Here's the metropcs stock rom, if anyone still needs it.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpP0WNhAe9vdXZkVUNvMXFqMWc/view?usp=drivesdk
Also I saw someone uploaded the tmobile firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/stock-rom-stuff-samsung-galaxy-on5-sm-t3468044
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If you still need the Stock firmware i have PM
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if you could also send that to me at [email protected] you'll save my life please
legit youre the only person ive seen who has them anywhere on the surface web rip
i have gotten my phone back to normal use and is working 100% now thanks to all members
biwo said:
i have gotten my phone back to normal use and is working 100% now thanks to all members
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how did you fix this?
Stock Odin Firmware for Tmobile USA
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862665696
Note: you can flash this into a Metropcs G550T1 they are both same devices just different carriers ...
Hopefully I haven't trashed my phone. I tried doing one of the root methods and now my phone is stuck. Running the factory refresh does nothing but kick me back into the boot loader. And when I try to install any firmware I get an error "Complete(Write) operation failed" in Odin (I have tried a couple different versions) and I get an error on the phone also "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [system]Fused 3> Binary 2"
I am hoping that if I install the latest firmware PK1, if it ever finishes downloading, that it will un-brick my phone.
Is there anything else I can do to prepare my phone for this. Will reinstalling the latest firmware fix those write and SW REV check errors.
I finally downloaded g930pvps4apk1 and when I try to install it I am getting the same errors, Odin = Write failed, phone = sw rev check fail : system Fused 3 > binary 1
PAPutzback said:
I finally downloaded g930pvps4apk1 and when I try to install it I am getting the same errors, Odin = Write failed, phone = sw rev check fail : system Fused 3 > binary 1
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where did you get it from please give a lik i need this firmware
I'll check my history when i get to a PC tomorrow. But if you Google that firmware you will find it. It is the main place where most of the firmware comes from originally. Samdriver, or something like that. It will take about 3 hours though. I finally got it to flash from a different computer with the latest ODIN.
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where did you get it from please give a lik i need this firmware
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If I am doing this right. The files I used are here: https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ajoev1AT6kpmnJ1lGGcfwfq3JDwymQ
I'm assuming you have all the other required files. Samsung USB drivers installed, ADB installed...
I'll leave that link up for a few days.
These are the latest updates for my Samsung S7 from Sprint as of 2016/12/23.
I only flashed the AP, CP and CSC file, based on the following info I found in the forums.
Why I chose the CSC file.
CSC -> there's a PIT inside and will wipe your device
HOME_CSC -> the data should stay on your device
And I didn't flash the BL file based on the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...msung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3503599
thanks a lot,!!!
I just got an unlocked Sprint S7 for my wife to use in TMO and it came with this firmware. OP please share your finding on getting it rooted. thanks! Id like to flash custom ROM and make it run the best in TMO.
gagnier27 said:
where did you get it from please give a lik i need this firmware
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Where did you get the g930pvps4apk1
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PAPutzback said:
If I am doing this right. The files I used are here: https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ajoev1AT6kpmnJ1lGGcfwfq3JDwymQ
I'm assuming you have all the other required files. Samsung USB drivers installed, ADB installed...
I'll leave that link up for a few days.
These are the latest updates for my Samsung S7 from Sprint as of 2016/12/23.
I only flashed the AP, CP and CSC file, based on the following info I found in the forums.
Why I chose the CSC file.
CSC -> there's a PIT inside and will wipe your device
HOME_CSC -> the data should stay on your device
And I didn't flash the BL file based on the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...msung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3503599
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Hello. Do you know where I can get the g930pvps4apk1? I really need it in order to fix my phone. May you provide me with a link please.
Has anyone successfully root the PK1 version already?
Did someone root it successfully already? PK1 people where u @!
edit: FOUND A RELIABLE SOURCE
Don't blame me for bricked devices, i just did it and mine worked fine, no issues. You just gotta follow the simple steps on there. Credits to the people behind idoneapp. Please give me a thanks i would appreciate it!
Here is the link! http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=301.0
marsrolled said:
Did someone root it successfully already? PK1 people where u @!
edit: FOUND A RELIABLE SOURCE
Don't blame me for bricked devices, i just did it and mine worked fine, no issues. You just gotta follow the simple steps on there. Credits to the people behind idoneapp. Please give me a thanks i would appreciate it!
Here is the link! http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=301.0
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Thanks for the information. I rooted successfully with the link provided. I've done the build prop edits for data but I can't call, receive or send MMS. It won't update prl and profile and my phone number is 000-000-0###. Although I DO have LTE. Any tips? Thanks again
Kroniq said:
Thanks for the information. I rooted successfully with the link provided. I've done the build prop edits for data but I can't receive or send MMS. It won't update prl and profile and my phone number is 000-000-0###. Although I DO have LTE. Any tips? Thanks again
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I believe a thread is being made there is a way to root the newest Bootloader and keep calls and text.
Is this a systemless root I can hide with Magisk? My princess would be dissapointed if I stopped taking her out to play Pokemon Go.
arusiasotto said:
Is this a systemless root I can hide with Magisk? My princess would be dissapointed if I stopped taking her out to play Pokemon Go.
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No its not systemless I have soft bricked my phone every time I try systemless root
vegoja said:
No its not systemless I have soft bricked my phone every time I try systemless root
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Well, I will just have to see if Suhide and Root Switch work. Its not like I want constant root. I just want it long enough to debloat this damn thing. I really wish Sprint hadn't forced me to buy a new phone to get their service. I should have went to T-Mo. Would have costed me the same per month anyway, and I could have kept my nexus.
Kroniq said:
Thanks for the information. I rooted successfully with the link provided. I've done the build prop edits for data but I can't receive or send MMS. It won't update prl and profile and my phone number is 000-000-0###. Although I DO have LTE. Any tips? Thanks again
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oh sorry for that. I don't really use mms which is why i didnt recognize that. Though the calls and normal texts work for you right? I'm pretty positive that you just need to input correct settings for that to work somewhere in your APN settings. But I'm not 100% sure. Just play with your apn. I'm glad that they're doing a new thread about this because honestly, after that root and i guess the sim unlock too, it made my phone SUPER SLUGGISH. Let's hope for that thread to come but meanwhile im sticking to this.
i hope this can help
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oh sorry for that. I don't really use mms which is why i didnt recognize that. Though the calls and normal texts work for you right? I'm pretty positive that you just need to input correct settings for that to work somewhere in your APN settings. But I'm not 100% sure. Just play with your apn. I'm glad that they're doing a new thread about this because honestly, after that root and i guess the sim unlock too, it made my phone SUPER SLUGGISH. Let's hope for that thread to come but meanwhile im sticking to this.
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i found a fourms where this happens with pj2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-t3410424 tell me if it works.
marsrolled said:
oh sorry for that. I don't really use mms which is why i didnt recognize that. Though the calls and normal texts work for you right? I'm pretty positive that you just need to input correct settings for that to work somewhere in your APN settings. But I'm not 100% sure. Just play with your apn. I'm glad that they're doing a new thread about this because honestly, after that root and i guess the sim unlock too, it made my phone SUPER SLUGGISH. Let's hope for that thread to come but meanwhile im sticking to this.
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Yeah it was sluggish at first until I flashed the v15 fix. Voice and MMS wouldn't work no matter what, but data stuck. I used the same apn as stock, build prop edits etc.. it was nice finally rooting my s7 considering it was on pk1 when I bought it. No worries I'll wait until nougat unless a fix comes up. This is my first non-nexus phone in 3 years so everything is still new to me.
Edit: that was without the idoneapps sim unlock. I just flashed the engineer boot and ran the root file. might be why I couldn't get voice or data lol
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Wetoknow said:
i found a fourms where this happens with pj2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-t3410424 tell me if it works.
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I couldn't find an earlier version of Package Disabler Pro. The newer version don't allow you to disable the 3 packages alright it seems I can't downgrade to PE1 , I'm going to subscribe to this thread just in case something new comes up.
look.
Kroniq said:
Yeah it was sluggish at first until I flashed the v15 fix. Voice and MMS wouldn't work no matter what, but data stuck. I used the same apn as stock, build prop edits etc.. it was nice finally rooting my s7 considering it was on pk1 when I bought it. No worries I'll wait until nougat unless a fix comes up. This is my first non-nexus phone in 3 years so everything is still new to me.
Edit: that was without the idoneapps sim unlock. I just flashed the engineer boot and ran the root file. might be why I couldn't get voice or data lol
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I couldn't find an earlier version of Package Disabler Pro. The newer version don't allow you to disable the 3 packages alright it seems I can't downgrade to PE1 , I'm going to subscribe to this thread just in case something new comes up.
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no if you go down you can find method 1 and 2 on that forum
I tried method 2
Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
I have to pass on trying this root method. Paying a shady company for a shady app falls out of my comfort zone.
Hello all! I am me2151 as you know as the poster of DirtySanta. I am in need of YOUR HELP now! I am working on a ZV6 base rom so other devs can update their roms but we have an issue. I need a STOCK system backup through twrp. This HAS to be done BEFORE flashing my sprint rom on the OP of Dirtysanta. If you have a backup already made PLEASE sent me a pm of it. If you have not rooted and plan to root please PM me ONLY if you are NOT on ZV6.
Unfortunatly any backup made AFTER flashing a rom will not work. I ONLY need a system backup made before your first flash.
Thanks, Me2151
Bump. If anyone has a unrooted v20 for the cause please pm us. We strictly need a fresh backup of a unmodified zv5 v20 post flashing anything. Stop after step 3 in dirty santa and use twrp to backup the system and upload via Google drive or android file host.
This would be extremely helpful.
I have rooted every single phone right up to my Nexus 6. I have to say, all the steps for the V20 have made me very hesitant to root this phone. I am not rooted and on ZV5. I am going to go read through all the steps again (For the 100th time) and see if I am willing to give it a go. I will report back if I finally grow the set required to do it
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I have rooted every single phone right up to my Nexus 6. I have to say, all the steps for the V20 have made me very hesitant to root this phone. I am not rooted and on ZV5. I am going to go read through all the steps again (For the 100th time) and see if I am willing to give it a go. I will report back if I finally grow the set required to do it
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Pm @me2151 he will help you with the root if you are willing to get the backup needed I am sure.
Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk
cmdauria said:
I have rooted every single phone right up to my Nexus 6. I have to say, all the steps for the V20 have made me very hesitant to root this phone. I am not rooted and on ZV5. I am going to go read through all the steps again (For the 100th time) and see if I am willing to give it a go. I will report back if I finally grow the set required to do it
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If you would like I can help you step by step to get your phone rooted and the backup i need if you want.I would use teamviewer to control the pc to basically do most of it. you would only be required to do a couple things on the phone and to download the rom you want. If you want stock you WILL have static unless you use the werewolf kernel. but im not sure of the bugs with werewolf.
Go ahead and PM me.
EDIT: If you wish to do it by yourself stop when you first boot into twrp and PM me so i can make sure the backup is done right.
unfortunately, i have nothing i can contribute to this effort. at some point in time, the backup that i did have went the way of the dodo.
just curious however....
will we (ls997 users) have to resort to finding a willing participant to root a phone each update?
it may be a dumb question, since zv6 going forward the CoW exploit was fixed, but, I will leave it there just the same.
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unfortunately, i have nothing i can contribute to this effort. at some point in time, the backup that i did have went the way of the dodo.
just curious however....
will we (ls997 users) have to resort to finding a willing participant to root a phone each update?
it may be a dumb question, since zv6 going forward the CoW exploit was fixed, but, I will leave it there just the same.
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No. The only reason we need someone this time is because i lost the previous backup i had when my laptop was stolen.
Well ****.
That really sucks to have to deal with crap like that from someone.
No bueno.
elijah420 said:
Well ****.
That really sucks to have to deal with crap like that from someone.
No bueno.
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At the same time for this case it was also my fault for not thinking ahead and uploading it online for safe keeping
yeah but no...
backing up for backup sake, hard drive failure, operator error, those are things to be cognizant of, absolutely..
theft? not so much for me. im from a small enough town that i do not lock my car doors at night (granted, nothing is left in it to steal, but still..) usually.
theft for theft's sake is not something i am used to dealing with, and as such, it seriously chaps my ass to hear stuff like this.
me2151 said:
If you would like I can help you step by step to get your phone rooted and the backup i need if you want.I would use teamviewer to control the pc to basically do most of it. you would only be required to do a couple things on the phone and to download the rom you want. If you want stock you WILL have static unless you use the werewolf kernel. but im not sure of the bugs with werewolf.
Go ahead and PM me.
EDIT: If you wish to do it by yourself stop when you first boot into twrp and PM me so i can make sure the backup is done right.
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I think I am going to give it a shot tomorrow. If I get stuck, I may take you up on your offer! I am guessing there is a way to do this without my personal information being tied to whatever base you create?
cmdauria said:
I think I am going to give it a shot tomorrow. If I get stuck, I may take you up on your offer! I am guessing there is a way to do this without my personal information being tied to whatever base you create?
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yes. we only need a backup of system. all personal information is located in data or internal storage. Speaking of storage. backup your internal storage tonight( just copy everything on there using windows and a usb cable) and download the rom you want to use.
I got assurion to give me a v20 over an s7 edge. Im waiting on the device, once its in i.can help out
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I got assurion to give me a v20 over an s7 edge. Im waiting on the device, once its in i.can help out
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Might be good now. someone uploaded one for me. I need to see if it was taken before installing anything though. Stand by.
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Might be good now. someone uploaded one for me. I need to see if it was taken before installing anything though. Stand by.
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Fingers crossed over here. Also, sorry to hear about your loss. That's some BS, man.
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charlie95113 said:
I got assurion to give me a v20 over an s7 edge. Im waiting on the device, once its in i.can help out
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Before you give up on this, I would encourage you to make the backup and send it anyway or at least keep it safe. Two good backups is better than none.
Any luck on a clean zv5 as of yet? I'm getting antsy in my pantsy.
elijah420 said:
Any luck on a clean zv5 as of yet? I'm getting antsy in my pantsy.
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I second that...
Are we therrrre yet?
I can confirm im on zv5... now all i need is to toot the device ill have it rooted on saturday forsure
Sorry somewhat new
I thought you can only make a TWRP backup once your rooted? Correct me if I am wrong. If I don't have to do anything to my phone but put TWRP on it and get a backup, that is cool.:good:
Sprint V20
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Might be good now. someone uploaded one for me. I need to see if it was taken before installing anything though. Stand by.
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Hi, i remember that you are using f800l and u can install h918 deodex rom for this, can u tell me your step to install h918 deodex rom? Sr for my bad English. After root f800l using dirty santa, my phone so lag (
Has anyone been successful with rooting the Canadian variant using SamPWND method?
I've been too busy at work to try myself up to this point but would like to root and use the XAC or CHR CSC firmware for the system.img.ext4.
This has been asked in the SamPWND root post but answers are vague at best.
I am too is eager to root my s8 sm-g950w from Rogers, I don't care about unlocking the bootloader or custom roms or any in-depth customisation, I'm fine with Samsung's skin. I just want root access to use things like "freedom" for in app purchases or "gameguardian" and other apps that benefit from root.
Hope there is a method soon
Same here I am also wondering if there is a root for the Canadian version of the s8. And maybe sometime a boot loader unlock as well
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So apparently it's the same procedure as the 950u version I'm going to try it on mine soon and I'll let youkbkw if it works or not
It is a sm-g950u. Look at the fine print on the lower back of your phone.
sorry that is what i mean to say sm-g950u but im trying this for the sm-g950w with telus as the carrier
The actual root method (SamPWND) will work but whether I can use the Canadian firmware is what I'm wondering. I don't want to use the 950U or U1.
I'm going to try but it'll be another week before I'm home and can do it.
killswitch_engage said:
The actual root method (SamPWND) will work but whether I can use the Canadian firmware is what I'm wondering. I don't want to use the 950U or U1.
I'm going to try but it'll be another week before I'm home and can do it.
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I tried. Doesn't work with Telus system IMG.
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Same here I am also wondering if there is a root for the Canadian version of the s8. And maybe sometime a boot loader unlock as well
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So apparently it's the same procedure as the 950u version I'm going to try it on mine soon and I'll let youkbkw if it works or not
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Did you manage to get the root working?
(Damn dident see the message that it does not work)
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I tried. Doesn't work with Telus system IMG.
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Thanks for letting me know. Just downloaded the Telus firmware and have been thinking about giving it a go. Will probably break down and use a US firmware at some point here. I thought I had made my peace with not having root but seeing that people have Xposed working too is pushing me over the edge to try. Not that keen on 80% battery though. Got spoiled by the battery life on my Pixel XL before it died and find I have to charge my S8 quite a bit more with fully working battery.
Hi all. Yeh the telus image did not work for me. Either. What I ended up doing to still have root is not to flash the image with flash fire. Basicly after I got super su on my phone I stopped
kmjsmith said:
Hi all. Yeh the telus image did not work for me. Either. What I ended up doing to still have root is not to flash the image with flash fire. Basicly after I got super su on my phone I stopped
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Interesting... Let us know if it works well. In the root thread OP it says that might not be stable or smooth
Yeh it works fairly well. In my oppinion. Only issue is chrome does this weird thing it's hard to explain but it does not crash.
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Yeh it works fairly well. In my oppinion. Only issue is chrome does this weird thing it's hard to explain but it does not crash.
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What kind of issues do you have after rooting?? Everything all good just following the guide?
Yeh I unrooted yesterday because it was to glitchy for me some apps I use like air audio did not work well and a few others. and like I said earlier the telus firmware gave that locked phone error so i kept the modified firmware on it overall I don't recommend if you are given that error and using just the modified firmware. and on top of it the 80% battery was a issue also.
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Reechings said:
Interesting... Let us know if it works well. In the root thread OP it says that might not be stable or smooth
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You were right it's glitchy and not very stable
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Yeh I unrooted yesterday because it was to glitchy for me some apps I use like air audio did not work well and a few others. and like I said earlier the telus firmware gave that locked phone error so i kept the modified firmware on it overall I don't recommend if you are given that error and using just the modified firmware. and on top of it the 80% battery was a issue also.
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You were right it's glitchy and not very stable
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My understanding is that we can use the 950U1 firmware to do the second method where root is more stable but I haven't tried it yet.
So your saying we just need to wait for another method?? Glitchy root isn't worth it. Sounds like there's way too many issues not to mention it being too unstable
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So your saying we just need to wait for another method?? Glitchy root isn't worth it. Sounds like there's way too many issues not to mention it being too unstable
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What's wrong with using the U1 firmware for flashing the second part?
It's an unbranded/unbloated version which has all the US and Canada frequencies.
You can dial *#243203855# (or make a shortcut to the activity Preconfig with ShortcutMaster) and select XAA or XAC then select "Do not change QA" which will lock in the CSC settings permanently without switching based on the inserted sim.
As far as waiting for another method, probably not a good idea since the US root took months and many devs to come alive.
If you do Part 2 with the U1 firmware it shouldn't be too glitchy. The 80% battery remains. There's a fix for the green screen issue.
I'm not sure what is lost by switching to US firmware from the Canadian firmware, if anything.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/root-canadian-s8-sm-g955w-variants-t3680497
Im with rogers. The only issue i seem to have noticed is. There is u.s. options. In settings. An xac is showing when in download mode rather than rwc like it originally was. Also bixby an samsung translation seems to not be working . I think im going to try to flash the csc file for xac from sammobile an see if that fixes any issues (radio issues)
I dont think it has anything ti do wit csc. Just checked nuff samsung apps. Heres the issue i think with some of the apps from samsung. (Samsung root security)
Root https://imgur.com/gallery/ScXsQ
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/root-canadian-s8-sm-g955w-variants-t3680497
Im with rogers. The only issue i seem to have noticed is. There is u.s. options. In settings. An xac is showing when in download mode rather than rwc like it originally was. Also bixby an samsung translation seems to not be working . I think im going to try to flash the csc file for xac from sammobile an see if that fixes any issues (radio issues)
I dont think it has anything ti do wit csc. Just checked nuff samsung apps. Heres the issue i think with some of the apps from samsung. (Samsung root security)
Root https://imgur.com/gallery/ScXsQ
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Hi
Getting luck with rooting Rogers s8 ??? (G950w) i try getting info but theres no clean explication for us
A friend of mine gave me an S8 phone. Its reset and wiped clean. I was trying to set it up but it requires his old gmail account and password to get in to. The problem is, it won't take his password. He emailed google about it and he's waiting to see if they will recover his account on it. He won't be using the phone anymore as he has a new one. I'd like to use it as I have an S7 and this one has double the storage space that mine has.
If they can't recover his account, I want to flash the memory and start over. I've been a computer tech for 20 years so I know all about flashing the BIOS and how that can brick it. My question is, since I can't get into the system of the phone and see what the version of the firmware is, how confident can I rely on the back of the phone where it says SM-G950U? I've read that even though its branded that way on the back, it doesn't necessarily follow that it will show that in the system. I've downloaded the newest firmware I can find for it, SM-G950U_201910251442240_c0osvhilm6_fac from Updato and will use Odin to flash it with.
This was used on Straight Talk and has Tracfone branding on the startup.
FRP bypass for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/method-sm-g892u-frp-bypass-bootloader-t3969869
Rmark1086 said:
FRP bypass for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/method-sm-g892u-frp-bypass-bootloader-t3969869
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Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
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txgeek53 said:
A friend of mine gave me an S8 phone. Its reset and wiped clean. I was trying to set it up but it requires his old gmail account and password to get in to. The problem is, it won't take his password. He emailed google about it and he's waiting to see if they will recover his account on it. He won't be using the phone anymore as he has a new one. I'd like to use it as I have an S7 and this one has double the storage space that mine has.
If they can't recover his account, I want to flash the memory and start over. I've been a computer tech for 20 years so I know all about flashing the BIOS and how that can brick it. My question is, since I can't get into the system of the phone and see what the version of the firmware is, how confident can I rely on the back of the phone where it says SM-G950U? I've read that even though its branded that way on the back, it doesn't necessarily follow that it will show that in the system. I've downloaded the newest firmware I can find for it, SM-G950U_201910251442240_c0osvhilm6_fac from Updato and will use Odin to flash it with.
This was used on Straight Talk and has Tracfone branding on the startup.
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For you look for the revision 7 combination firmware. AMD your latest rev 7 stock firmware. Flash the combo factory reset within the combo system. Reboot download mode. And flash rev 7 firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/g950u-snapdragon-bit-7-combination-t4025085
TheMadScientist said:
Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
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For you look for the revision 7 combination firmware. AMD your latest rev 7 stock firmware. Flash the combo factory reset within the combo system. Reboot download mode. And flash rev 7 firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/g950u-snapdragon-bit-7-combination-t4025085
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My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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I wouldn't sweat it dude. Most everybody on the Samsung forums are as critical as can be. Ask the wrong question or give a different point of advice and they'll burn you faster than gasoline on paper. Most the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that blah blah blah
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TheMadScientist said:
Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
You just come off as being a ****. Cool the Jets tuff guy
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My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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I wouldn't sweat it dude. Most everybody on the Samsung forums are as critical as can be. Ask the wrong question or give a different point of advice and they'll burn you faster than gasoline on paper. Most the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that blah blah blah
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Yea. I'm sorry. Back in the day we had guys come on in lg intentionally giving wrong info bricking guys for laughs. I do I get critical when I see stuff wrong.
Y'all most def right. I don't mean to and I take fault for being dickish. Again sorry man.
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Most of the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that
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You know I've been sitting here thinking about this. And it's TRUE 100% most of the bricks and bricking does happen on the locked us devices. Me myself even have a semi bricked one just sitting here to no avail of fixing hours and hours spent. They are a lot more finicky it seems than a unlocked bootloader ???
I'm sorry but I'm still having trouble getting this to work. I've tried the combo file and putting the extracted file in the AP section, and while that works, the phone just goes into a loop from the Factory Binary to that Settings screen and once its rebooted, it all starts again. What am I doing wrong? I've reset it to factory data several times.
Phone is an S8 64GB SM-G950U used on Straight Talk. Has Tracfone branding on screen when booted.
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I'm sorry but I'm still having trouble getting this to work. I've tried the combo file and putting the extracted file in the AP section, and while that works, the phone just goes into a loop from the Factory Binary to that Settings screen and once its rebooted, it all starts again. What am I doing wrong? I've reset it to factory data several times.
Phone is an S8 64GB SM-G950U used on Straight Talk. Has Tracfone branding on screen when booted.
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You have to power off the device hold the vil down Bixby and power and flash the stock firmware in odin now.
TheMadScientist said:
You have to power off the device hold the vil down Bixby and power and flash the stock firmware in odin now.
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Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
txgeek53 said:
Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
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Which carrier will you be using it on? If its unlocked we can install any firmware us wise. If not we have to do u1 firmware or the original straight talk
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txgeek53 said:
Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UES7DSL2/308046/
This is one of the latest bit 7 firmware. It is u1 unlocked carrier bloat free. This is what I use in mine. Sam mobile is slow. You can try internet download manager to speed it up a bit. But if your over seas or wanting non branded this is the way to go.
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Which carrier will you be using it on? If its unlocked we can install any firmware us wise. If not we have to do u1 firmware or the original straight talk
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UES7DSL2/308046/
This is one of the latest bit 7 firmware. It is u1 unlocked carrier bloat free. This is what I use in mine. Sam mobile is slow. You can try internet download manager to speed it up a bit. But if your over seas or wanting non branded this is the way to go.
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Thanks. I'm in the US.
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Thanks. I'm in the US.
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Just tried that one and it failed.
txgeek53 said:
Just tried that one and it failed.
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Odin 3.13 modded
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4899843&d=1576128761
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Odin 3.13 modded
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4899843&d=1576128761
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Thank you so much!!! Using the modded Odin did the trick!
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Thank you so much!!! Using the modded Odin did the trick!
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You should be good to go
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Yea. I'm sorry. Back in the day we had guys come on in lg intentionally giving wrong info bricking guys for laughs. I do I get critical when I see stuff wrong.
Y'all most def right. I don't mean to and I take fault for being dickish. Again sorry man.
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It's all good man. I couldn't believe I effed up like that. Thank God that didn't turn out bad. That day I had so many tabs open and was trying to finish it up before rushing off to work never checking the link I posted.
My apologies for the wrong link and coming at you the way I did. Water under the bridge.