Hello, I have recently installed Android 8.0 (Unofficial) on my S7 edge as mentioned in this thread by ProtoDeVNan0. And also installed TWRP recovery as explained here to upgrade it. After installation figured that it has some issues with some features.
So now I am trying to downgrade to the latest official firmware.
But every time I download and install the official firmware zip file using TWRP, it says the zip file is corrupt. So I tried downloading from different sources and still it says it is corrupt in TWRP.
And then I tried using Odin after extracting the Zip file. Using the tar.md5 files inside it. It fails as well.
And also found no way to install the official recovery.
Is there any way I can downgrade from 8.0 to official 7.0? And also I would like to remove TWRP and install official recovery. Basically returning it to its original state.
Searched a lot and found no possible ways to do so.
Please help. Thank you
SOLUTION:
I have found the solution to the issue.
I previously tried using odin to load all the packages in the zip file all together which was the reason i was getting the error.
The solution is to tick and select AP file only in odin and start.
(in case stuck at meta-data unplug)
Then reset odin and re-start the phone into download mode again.
Now tick and select the CSC file (not HOME_CSC), and then start.
After the phone reboots, a factory data reset will occur and phone boots up.
Why are you using TWRP to attempt to install Official samsung firmware?
You do it all through ODIN, it'll put your device back to basically original setup state with stock firmware. Flash with CSC and not home_CSC, I assume you have no data you will need to backup before hand.
More info here:
http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
Which Version you use odin? I try your solution but dont work on my g935f?
BL not downgraded!
khan0412 said:
Hello, I have recently installed Android 8.0 (Unofficial) on my S7 edge as mentioned in this thread by ProtoDeVNan0. And also installed TWRP recovery as explained here to upgrade it. After installation figured that it has some issues with some features.
So now I am trying to downgrade to the latest official firmware.
But every time I download and install the official firmware zip file using TWRP, it says the zip file is corrupt. So I tried downloading from different sources and still it says it is corrupt in TWRP.
And then I tried using Odin after extracting the Zip file. Using the tar.md5 files inside it. It fails as well.
And also found no way to install the official recovery.
Is there any way I can downgrade from 8.0 to official 7.0? And also I would like to remove TWRP and install official recovery. Basically returning it to its original state.
Searched a lot and found no possible ways to do so.
Please help. Thank you
SOLUTION:
I have found the solution to the issue.
I previously tried using odin to load all the packages in the zip file all together which was the reason i was getting the error.
The solution is to tick and select AP file only in odin and start.
(in case stuck at meta-data unplug)
Then reset odin and re-start the phone into download mode again.
Now tick and select the CSC file (not HOME_CSC), and then start.
After the phone reboots, a factory data reset will occur and phone boots up.
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STILL NOT DOWNGRADED!!
You can apply the solution described above (using ODIN to flash AP, CP and CSC with a previous version of firmware). However, the Boot-loader will remain under the latest version (since January 2018 update).
The problem is drastically worst for those who used to patch certificates before the January 2018. For those users, I will advise to not install the update from January 2018 because, they will not find any tools currently available to patch certificates and get the phone work a new. They can try but it will not be successful and the phone will keep saying "Emergency call only" or "not registered on network".
Anyone having successful experience to inform others please!
Thank you.
M. T. Coulibaly
Yes it Solved. You Need to have Stock Firmware of March , and extract PIT File, then flash Firmware with PIT File.
In Options tab check "F. Reset Time", "Auto Reboot", "Nand Erase", "Re-Partition" and "Phone Bootloader Update". Rest options must be UNCHECKED!!!
If anyone need Firmware of March for G935F and the PIT , then let me know.
HELP Corrupt Zip Stock ROM TWRP
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therealchris said:
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You must Flash it with Odin, with PIT , you must do it how i sad it in my last Post. I Upload Firmware and PIT now to Mega.
Please, someone help me
Sorry if my english is not good, i'm confused where to go for help.
I also experienced the same problem. I just tried installing android 8.0 (from the same link and way as you explained) and it works. but after I tried several times, a lot of bug that makes me uncomfortable.
So I plan to restore it to the official/original firmware version as before. I've tried using odin and also the same as you experienced, always fail when installing BL. And AP, CP, CSC works well.
Then, what should i do?
Can someone please help explain to me more clearly? with more easily understood words. My English is not very good, I still have to use translator for sentences that I do not understand. I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
Help me
Serbian_Andro said:
Yes it Solved. You Need to have Stock Firmware of March , and extract PIT File, then flash Firmware with PIT File.
In Options tab check "F. Reset Time", "Auto Reboot", "Nand Erase", "Re-Partition" and "Phone Bootloader Update". Rest options must be UNCHECKED!!!
If anyone need Firmware of March for G935F and the PIT , then let me know.
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Please, someone help me
Sorry if my english is not good, i'm confused where to go for help.
I also experienced the same problem. I just tried installing android 8.0 (from the same link and way as you explained) and it works. but after I tried several times, a lot of bug that makes me uncomfortable.
So I plan to restore it to the official/original firmware version as before. I've tried using odin and also the same as you experienced, always fail when installing BL. And AP, CP, CSC works well.
Then, what should i do?
Can someone please help explain to me more clearly? with more easily understood words. My English is not very good, I still have to use translator for sentences that I do not understand. I would appreciate your help.
Thank you
How to downgrade from Official Oreo to Nougat
khan0412 said:
Hello, I have recently installed Android 8.0 (Unofficial) on my S7 edge as mentioned in this thread by ProtoDeVNan0. And also installed TWRP recovery as explained here to upgrade it. After installation figured that it has some issues with some features.
So now I am trying to downgrade to the latest official firmware.
But every time I download and install the official firmware zip file using TWRP, it says the zip file is corrupt. So I tried downloading from different sources and still it says it is corrupt in TWRP.
And then I tried using Odin after extracting the Zip file. Using the tar.md5 files inside it. It fails as well.
And also found no way to install the official recovery.
Is there any way I can downgrade from 8.0 to official 7.0? And also I would like to remove TWRP and install official recovery. Basically returning it to its original state.
Searched a lot and found no possible ways to do so.
Please help. Thank you
SOLUTION:
I have found the solution to the issue.
I previously tried using odin to load all the packages in the zip file all together which was the reason i was getting the error.
The solution is to tick and select AP file only in odin and start.
(in case stuck at meta-data unplug)
Then reset odin and re-start the phone into download mode again.
Now tick and select the CSC file (not HOME_CSC), and then start.
After the phone reboots, a factory data reset will occur and phone boots up.
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after trying for many days got this Solution.
The baseband should be same or higher of the firmware to downgrade.
Example: G935FXXU2DRAG Oreo
G935FXXU1DRAG Nougat ( will not happen.)
Both should be same I mean the U2 in the middle.
Or u can downgrade upgrade from U1 oero to U2 Naugat. But not from U2 to U1 Baseband.
Hope it helps.
Just download last nougat release and flash it using latest odin simply guys,
I have tested, no one needs to use pit file or nand erase etc. Use samfirm to download latest firmware for your model. Then use latest odin to flash. Be sure to use normal csc file, NOT the home csc. You don't need pit file when using normal csc, its included with it.
If you used twrp recovery etc to flash unofficial oreo releases, you need to first confirm if oem unlock is enabled, don't tick on auto reboot option, just tick F.reset from odin options, then first flash latest nougat for your region through odin, then flash twrp through odin. Then when odin says pass, force reboot into twrp recovery from download mode, then format data in twrp and flash super SU/magisk and no verity opt encrypt. Then reboot and you will be good.
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Serbian_Andro said:
Yes it Solved. You Need to have Stock Firmware of March , and extract PIT File, then flash Firmware with PIT File.
In Options tab check "F. Reset Time", "Auto Reboot", "Nand Erase", "Re-Partition" and "Phone Bootloader Update". Rest options must be UNCHECKED!!!
If anyone need Firmware of March for G935F and the PIT , then let me know.
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I need the link for march firmware please. Thanks a lot
can't downgrade
odin gives "FAIL" when starting the procedure.
i have the U1 nougat version and the U2 oreo version.
can't seem to find U2 nougat ( if any) and I guess upon upgrading to OREO sonething had changed and can't downgrade anymore.
I managed to get into android recovery and did a factory reset and total wipe but nothing, through ODIN flashing doesn't work.
Any ideas anybody ? I really want to downgrade so I will be able to install stock nougat, and flash an oreo custom ROM with magisk in order to get around the KNOX triger thing.
tks
doron
doronwin said:
odin gives "FAIL" when starting the procedure.
i have the U1 nougat version and the U2 oreo version.
can't seem to find U2 nougat ( if any) and I guess upon upgrading to OREO sonething had changed and can't downgrade anymore.
I managed to get into android recovery and did a factory reset and total wipe but nothing, through ODIN flashing doesn't work.
Any ideas anybody ? I really want to downgrade so I will be able to install stock nougat, and flash an oreo custom ROM with magisk in order to get around the KNOX triger thing.
tks
doron
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You can't flash U1 nougat on U2 oreo firmware. It has been all over xda that U2 firmwares has Version 2 bootloader which can't be downgraded to Version 1 bootloader of U1 firmwares. Nougat has many U2 firmwares, you simply need to search..
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bluetooth start works but need switch off battery optimization
Hello everyone
I found it!!!
Problem with your bluetooh connection after upgrade can be solved in one of the way follow previous post or "disable battery optimization.
I try before swichng off and on all networks, emergency mode etc. and nothing happen.
Disable battery optimization
Sometimes battery optimization also messes up with Bluetooth connections. I suggest you check battery optimization settings and remove Bluetooth from it. To do so, follow the steps:
Open device Settings and go to Battery. There is few ways to go there:
first can be: open settings go to "device maintenance">>>clik on "battery">>>clik on "batterry usage">>>clik on 3 dots right top corner>>>then clik "optimise battery usage">>> and u are there - swich off “Bluetooth MIDI service” and apps that you use with Bluetooth such as Play Music, Phone, youtube, maps etc.
2nd
open settings Tap the 3-dot menu present at the top right corner and select “Battery Optimization”.
Turn off Battery Optimization for “Bluetooth MIDI service” and the apps that you use with Bluetooth such as Play Music, Phone, youtube, maps etc.
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Serbian_Andro said:
Yes it Solved. You Need to have Stock Firmware of March , and extract PIT File, then flash Firmware with PIT File.
In Options tab check "F. Reset Time", "Auto Reboot", "Nand Erase", "Re-Partition" and "Phone Bootloader Update". Rest options must be UNCHECKED!!!
If anyone need Firmware of March for G935F and the PIT , then let me know.
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hello...have problem to downgrade from u3 to u2 ...can you help me please ??
Downgrading from U3 Oreo to Naugat
justmemike said:
hello...have problem to downgrade from u3 to u2 ...can you help me please ??
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Hello. I 've read all the topics and youtube comments about downgrading from oreo.
My oreo is U3,and everyone know that nougat is U2.
So that means we can't downgrade from u3 oreo to nougat u2.
Anyone if knows something,please,pleeeease tell me.
I really need nougat...
nar3k said:
Hello. I 've read all the topics and youtube comments about downgrading from oreo.
My oreo is U3,and everyone know that nougat is U2.
So that means we can't downgrade from u3 oreo to nougat u2.
Anyone if knows something,please,pleeeease tell me.
I really need nougat...
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I think i've already tried anything to make downgrading possible but no luck,
Serbian_Andro said:
Yes it Solved. You Need to have Stock Firmware of March , and extract PIT File, then flash Firmware with PIT File.
In Options tab check "F. Reset Time", "Auto Reboot", "Nand Erase", "Re-Partition" and "Phone Bootloader Update". Rest options must be UNCHECKED!!!
If anyone need Firmware of March for G935F and the PIT , then let me know.
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My Samsung S7 edge upgraded to Oreo with Binary U3. I would like to downgrade to Nougat. If your PIT file can help me with this then please share with me.
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My Samsung S7 edge upgraded to Oreo with Binary U3. I would like to downgrade to Nougat. If your PIT file can help me with this then please share with me.
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it ain't possible man, I've already tried that
Dear All my Brothers i have issue about to Downgrade my Samsung S7 Edge to Andriod 6.0.1.
i try and search alot in Youtube and forum but i have these types of issue when doing Flash
1. when i try to flash from ODin 3.12.3 then it give me Fail AUTH Error
2. when i try to Downgrade from ODIN 3.12.12 it give me Fail Model Dismatch
i have already flash the S7 through Combination file of COMBINATION_FA60_G935AUCU7ARG1_CL11071963_QB18982740_REV02_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar
but after Combination when i try to upload Firmware file it give me above 2 errors?
on Screen showing FRP Lock N
Samsung SM-G935A S7 Edge
before combination file my Phone Model was showing in Downlaod mode is SM-G935V
now i dont know what to do how to recover my phone from Factory Binary
I believe the newer firmwares don't allow you to downgrade past a certain version.
Cloud.Envy said:
I believe the newer firmwares don't allow you to downgrade past a certain version.
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yeah may be but now i want to recover my phone back so it not allow me to upload android 8.0 ? which firmware should i upload again to normal the phone
masu222 said:
yeah may be but now i want to recover my phone back so it not allow me to upload android 8.0 ? which firmware should i upload again to normal the phone
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You should try the the stock firmware 8.0(Sammobile) and use a diiferent odin version. I had multiple failed flashes from Nougat to Oreo, until I realized older odin versions cannot flash the new Android Oreo firmwares with compressed binaries (lz4). I used a patched odin (3.13.1) and it worked flawlesss.
i've tried following tutorials, flashing the device, and nothing is removing this irritating text "Custom binary blocked by FRP lock" on my s7 edge 8.0.0 oreo, even worse is that nobody bothers to help me with this issue. My phone is stuck in a boot loop with this aswell and can not access anything past the boot logo, all i can access is the download mode, can't access TWRP. This happened after i uninstalled google play services to install an older google play services APK in an attempt to bypass the security so i could spoof Pokemon go on my android. I have not found a fix anywhere and have been searching for a few days please help. This issue occured after i restarted my phone: for reference (https:.)//w(ww.reddit.)com/r/PokemonGoSpoofing/comments/9kzcfg/tutorial_android_unrooted_spoofing_android_6/
Try reinstalling the operating system using Odin. It will completely wipe your phone. So, if you have some photos or video or other valuable things in your phone's memory, you can say goodbye to them
Your only option is flash stock firmware via Odin. Next time you flash TWRP tick OEM unlock under developer settings. Having OEM unlock off and flashing TWRP is what causes Binary locks.
Hello,
I am having the same issue, I have an S7 edge from the UK with O2. I tried flashing back to the stock firmware with Odin and it failed every time, I tried with multiple Android versions and Odin versions.
finlaywood123 said:
Hello,
I am having the same issue, I have an S7 edge from the UK with O2. I tried flashing back to the stock firmware with Odin and it failed every time, I tried with multiple Android versions and Odin versions.
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please see reply in the thread you started on the same topic