Sprint has released Pie for S8 and S8+, flashing worked perfectly on my AT&T S8+ - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8+ Guides, News, & Discussion

Hey guys I just got done flashing the G955USQU5DSC1 Android Pie Firmware that Sprint released for the S8/S8+ (and Note 8). The steps are below if you want to do it It's your risk and since we just had the first US carrier push the Pie update the others should be close behind but if you want it now this works perfectly. At least it did for me and for a few others I saw on reddit. I was able to do so without wiping my phone either, no data loss at all. Everything is working perfect, AT&T bootscreen, Wi-Fi calling, VOLTE etc.
Step 1: First off download and install the Samsung USB Drivers for Mobile Phones https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows if you don't have them installed already (reboot after installing them) Use "SamFirm" to download the Sprint Firmware (no throttled download speed like most sites etc) I used v0.3.6 https://bit.ly/2Gso6QQ
Step 2: Launch "SamFirm" (I set the Auto/Manual check box to Auto) and input your model number (Settings>About Phone) or SM-G950U for S8 and SM-G955U for S8+
Step 3: In the "Region" field of "SamFirm" application put in "SPR" for Sprint, and click "Check Update". When you're ready to download it should look like this (G-950U for S8 instead of S8+) When you click download it will ask where to save the Firmware, I just saved to my Downloads folder.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 4: Once the Firmware download and decryption process is complete you can close "SamFirm". Go to where you told the app to download the firmware, right click it and click extract. Now it's time to use ODIN. At this point if you just want to be extra safe I would use Samsung SmartSwitch app on your phone to create a backup of your phone either to your MicroSD card (easiest) or to your PC. This will backup App /w app data, home screen layout, settings, documents, music (not needed if on your SD card) etc. But I didn't loose any data or have a reset when I did this.
Step 5: Download and open ODIN, I used ODIN 3 v3.13.1. Do the usual of clicking BL/AP/CP etc. then point ODIN to that file of the Firmware that is inside the folder you extracted (ODIN will take a second to scan each file as you add it, just wait for it to finish). For CSC make sure you select CSC do NOT select HOME CSC. If you select HOME CSC it will wipe your data/reset your phone. Also do not select the USERDATA file. Leave USERDATA blank in ODIN (at least for AT&T and Verizon users who this guide is for).
Step 6: Boot your device into download mode. Power off your S8/S8+, then press power and hold power, volume down, and bixby button at the same time. You should very quickly get a blue screen, release the buttons. The screen will say press volume up to continue, do so. Now plug your S8/S8+ into your PC. ODIN should show a blue square under ID:COM like in the previous photo. If ODIN looks the same as my screen shot while you're in Download mode you're ready to go. Now just hit start and wait for the process to complete fully. When it dose finish your phone will reboot and ODIN will show a green square with the word "PASS".
It may take a bit longer than normal for your phone to boot this first time. Also the first time my S8+ rebooted I wound up in the recovery menu, but simply hit the power button since the first selected item is "reboot phone" and the power button is the select button. If you get some white text at the bottom saying its doing something just wait for it to finish and when you get the reboot option hit the power button. That's it. After that my S8+ booted up just fine (this boot may be a bit longer as well but only this time) and I was at the lock screen. All my apps still installed, settings the same etc etc. Just like getting the update OTA.

Ive got an unlocked ATT S8+ and appear to be running into an issue when I fill in the info and select auto.
SamFirm v0.3.6.0
Error: Please specify a region
Checking firmware for SM-G955U/ATT/G955USQU1AQC9/G955UOYN1AQC9/G955USQU1AQC9/G955USQU1AQC9
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/400
Request was invalid. Are you sure the input data is correct?
Could not fetch info for SM-G955U/ATT. Please verify the input or use manual info
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thoughts?

UnboundGodz said:
Ive got an unlocked ATT S8+ and appear to be running into an issue when I fill in the info and select auto.
Thoughts?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to choose SPR for CSC code because ATT does not have a pie rom for SM-955u
I flashed it yesterday without any issues over the drl7 beta. Process took 15-20 mins but work like a champ after booting up!

Please read this instructions
Just finished flashing on galaxy s8 SM-G950u unlocked Verizon.it worked like a magic for me .BUT faced some issues like :
* after downloading firmware using samfrim error was crc not match please redownload file.
-Solution: download firmware without crc check option.
*after download and decryption. Trying to extract the downloaded file error msg ( file is corrupted)
-Solution :download 7zip software to your pc and right click on downloaded firmware file then choose check crc when finish right click again and choose 7zip > extract now you will see more then 4 files.
When finishing even if there is error just ignore and follow (Sean8102) guide
After flashing and your device restart you will see error message ..don't panic just do wipe cash and reboot u
Your device..now you can enjoy with android pie and give middle finger to verizon late updates

kumayam said:
You have to choose SPR for CSC code because ATT does not have a pie rom for SM-955u
I flashed it yesterday without any issues over the drl7 beta. Process took 15-20 mins but work like a champ after booting up!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright thanks, Ill be giving it a go. Curious, what are the benefits to flashing this version?

UnboundGodz said:
Alright thanks, Ill be giving it a go. Curious, what are the benefits to flashing this version?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Theres no benefit, it's the 9.0 pie rom update. If u tried the beta versions, it's the same except some
bug fixes. The branded ROMs are all the same, they Just add their own bloatware and other BS but other than that snapdragon rom is the same but are different than exynos rom versions.

Perfect guide.
Thank you very much! I use your guide and was able to flash without wiping any of my data!

omg THANK YOU!

So im doing something wrong, or the files just wont work for my version.
I've placed my device into Downloading Mode with two methods, using adb and the volume down, Bixby, and power button. But for some reason it appears to fail while connecting. Thoughts?

Here it is from these guys using google drive.
https://simunlockremote.com/galaxy-s-series-firmware/
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YD2JZDalRYRavxLOXWslkrJu88FAJQro

UnboundGodz said:
So im doing something wrong, or the files just wont work for my version.
I've placed my device into Downloading Mode with two methods, using adb and the volume down, Bixby, and power button. But for some reason it appears to fail while connecting. Thoughts?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try to re-install Samsung drivers and see if your data cable is broken or try a different one

kumayam said:
Try to re-install Samsung drivers and see if your data cable is broken or try a different one
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Some reason Odin crashes while initializing to begin the process. :/
EDIT: Tried multiple cables, ports and reinstalled drivers btw.

UnboundGodz said:
Some reason Odin crashes while initializing to begin the process. :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have u tried a different Odin? I'm using princecomsey version

kumayam said:
Have u tried a different Odin? I'm using princecomsey version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I havent, but I am now. Also ran as Admin if it helps. Will edit when I know more.
EDIT: Appears I just am not getting lucky here. Unsure as to why this is happening, is there anything on my device I should enable/disable for this process?
---------- Post added at 04:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:13 AM ----------
kumayam said:
Have u tried a different Odin? I'm using princecomsey version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Updated prior message, appreciate the help!

At&t just released pie for the s8+.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Question about future Ota updates
I followed your guide successfully, will I continue to receive Ota updates as usual as they are released in the future?

Working good on Verizon ?
---------- Post added at 09:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------
Yes, but if you're like me you'll end up installing it before the OTA goes out ever again

OK guys its out for ATT right now. Go Get it.

solitarios.lupus said:
OK guys its out for ATT right now. Go Get it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
where i can find the 9.0 for pie

daviddiazayuso said:
where i can find the 9.0 for pie
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got it by, forcing an Ota update (had to disable my VPN) att site has not updated yet.

Related

SM-G9287 Root?

Any Information of the root of this version? I haven't found anything yet
johnyx1989 said:
Any Information of the root of this version? I haven't found anything yet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nor me
It is rooted, however the information is in Chinese on bbs.52samsung.com
Will trip Knox, will require 3rd party kernel, come with rwrp 2.8.7.0
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app
Using arter97's 928C kernel. Works fine for me.
Rooting G9287
kebong said:
Using arter97's 928C kernel. Works fine for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is a promising quote. I've been onto various chinese website and translated the pages, downloaded various TWRPs for the G9287 but flashing it doesn't complete. It doesn't fail but it doesn't pass either. Kebong. If you've managed to root a G9287 please could you go into a bit more detail? I can see on chinese forums that there are ROMs so it must be possible to root. So close yet so far.
Thank you.
i also fails, this is what i got try flash both TWRP and Philt all fails with this message (i dont understand chinese). I try to work on research and found that it might need to download Crom service from galaxy store to unlock bootloader, but i cant find in my Galaxy Apps store (any one have link for APK so i can try it). Or anyone knows what is going on attached is the screen shot i got
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
kebong said:
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you guys tried using CROM Settings app from the samsung store first and then rebooting in download mode and installing respective recoveries?
Give it a go
kapeedp said:
Have you guys tried using CROM Settings app from the samsung store first and then rebooting in download mode and installing respective recoveries?
Give it a go
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you uploaded me crom apk i cant download it in samsung store i wanna flash cuatoms recovery. thanks
kebong said:
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Happy things, G9287C ROOT has been completed today
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
china chenli! thanks for good news but can you please tell us how you managed the root?
System Update - no command - in recovery
china chenli said:
Happy things, G9287C ROOT has been completed today
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found CROM system app which fixed the first stumbling block. Finally I could flash a custom (Philz) recovery via odin. It passed. Brilliant. However I press all the buttons at the same time to get out of bootloader. I can't stop it booting up, but I just power down again then boot into recovery.
At this point it shows a lying down android and says 'system update...'. After a few seconds it says 'no command' then boots into the stock recovery with no apparent change. It still boots up but not changes seen. I've had a search around forums. The issue is mentioned but no solution found.
So close, yet so far!
---------- Post added at 03:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:27 PM ----------
Bathhope said:
I found CROM system app which fixed the first stumbling block. Finally I could flash a custom (Philz) recovery via odin. It passed. Brilliant. However I press all the buttons at the same time to get out of bootloader. I can't stop it booting up, but I just power down again then boot into recovery.
At this point it shows a lying down android and says 'system update...'. After a few seconds it says 'no command' then boots into the stock recovery with no apparent change. It still boots up but not changes seen. I've had a search around forums. The issue is mentioned but no solution found.
So close, yet so far!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay - so, when you've flashed via odin, hold down all the buttons to reboot but DON'T HOLD THEM FOR TOO LONG! Immediately jump to to home, vol up and power and hold that. It's all about the speed. When I did this it booted straight into Philz. Don't let it reboot. That's the key. After 3 weeks of trying. I'm finally rooted.
For CROM Settings - do an internet search. I found one that said it was for standard S6. It worked fine for S6 Edge+.
Here you go guys CROM Settings
What are you guys using the CROM for? @[email protected]
We use CROM because otherwise cannot flash anything by odin. I just successfully root.
Anybody able to create International Samsung Keyboard in flashable zip.? Samsung Chinese keyboard lack a lot of language and also not applying keyboard according to theme change. I try push SamsungIme and Lib file from G928C dump file and set permission with no luck. I think flashable zip should running fine.
using http://bbs.gfan.com/android-8073937-1-1.html
for me - nice rom
only must translate aurora setting and weather in english- have russian only
http://postimg.org/image/sunlpbo9f/
http://postimg.org/image/st8735lxh/
http://postimg.org/image/4ocye724z/
ROOT
With me is under baseband version: G9287ZHU1AOH5. Can I root my phone too?
How to use this CROM (APK)?Is there Philz for my G9287?
SM-G9287 root via Odin
To root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 variant or with G9287ZHU1A0H5 baseband version via Odin, follow these instructions:
****WARNING: This will trip your device's KNOX WARRANTY.****
I am not responsible if during the rooting process you brick your device or make it completely dead.
This is just a guide how to root your device.
1. Download these files to your PC:
> CROM Service​4shared.com/mobile/2CaRP69sba/CROM_Service.html​> Odin3 v.3.10.7​4shared.com/rar/74xTnC-Rce/Odin3_v3107.html​> Smart Switch​samsung.com/us/smart-switch/assets/downloads/Smart_Switch-PC_4.0.15093_11.exe​> G9287 Tar File​4shared.com/file/PBnmMkgsba/G9287-Root.html​2. Install Smart Switch in to your PC.
3. Transfer CROM Service into your device and install it.
4. Open CROM Service and choose option that unlocks your device.
5. Unzip and run Odin3 to your PC.
6. Make sure your device has a battery life at least 60%.
7. In your device, enable OEM unlock and USB debugging.
8. Turn off your device and reboot to the Recovery Mode (push Volume Down + Home key + Power key buttons for 2-3 seconds).
9. Push Volume Up button to continue.
10. Connect your device to your PC. Odin3 must notice that you have connected your device, so on the tool you must see the “added” message displayed along with the ID:COM section which now should be blue.
11. In Odin3, click "AP" button then search for the tar file you had downloaded.
12. Select "Start" from Odin3 and wait while your device is being updated or rooted.
13. Finally, when the installation procedure is over on Odin3 you will see the “pass” message displayed and your device will automatically reboot.
14. Disconnect your device from your PC.
14. CONGRATULATIONS! Your device is now rooted.
**all credits goes to netded.com. :highfive:
where can I find Debud and OEM? I do not find it.
kennyshrek said:
where can I find Debud and OEM? I do not find it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you have to enable developer mode click on build number until you get it
---------- Post added at 08:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:28 PM ----------
Yanyan_FTW said:
To root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 variant or with G9287ZHU1A0H5 baseband version via Odin, follow these instructions:
2. Install Smart Switch in to your PC.
3. Transfer CROM Service into your device and install it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just wondering.... Why do we need to install smart switch, can't we just transfer CROM to the device and install it. What is Smart Switch needed for. Thanks!

<< Stock Firmware For Your Verizon Note 7 and Quick Guide>>

Here is the newest available firmware for the Verizon Note 7 to flash with Odin. The flashing process is fairly simple. I will try to keep this updated as long as I own this device.
First make sure your PC is properly set up with the Samsung Drivers and ADB/Fastboot from here. After this is done proceed...
1) Download the latest firmware from the link below and then unzip the file.
2) Load the files located in the unzipped firmware folder that starts with BL using the BL button, AP using the AP button, CP using the CP button and finally the CSC using the CSC button in Odin and wait for them to verify. (See Screenshot Below)
3) After the files verify shut down your phone and restart it in download mode by pressing and holding down the volume down, home and power buttons until the phone boots to download mode. Then press the volume up and connect the phone to your PC.
4) Once you are connected and the firmware is loaded press the start button and wait for the process to finish. The phone will restart and then you should be running the latest firmware.
You can load either the HOME_CSC or the CSC_VZW file in the CSC slot. Home will not wipe data and CSC_VZW will.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Tools:
Odin 3.11.1 thanks @hiepgia for this and thank him here
Odin 3.10.7 use this for the home csc files
Odin 3.12.3 AT&T users use this if you get errors flashing.
MD5 Check For verifying the MD5
Samsung Drivers Scroll down to Manuals&Downloads
Firmware:
VZW_Note7_Pit Pit file for re-partitioning the file system.
NEW>>> AP_N930VVRS1APH1_CL8720001_QB10528330_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT
MD5: 68f9d3b0efefa5004862d7ec8e5d1786
Pardon my poor directions but here it is how I pull the firmware from SmartSwitch in a nutshell....
1: Open control panel and click on File Explorer Options and co to the View tab. Under Hidden Files and Folders change the option to Show hidden files, folders and drives then apply and close window.
2: Download SmartSwitch, install it and run the program.
3: Click on update to start the download.
4: Open your C: Drive and navigate to C:\Users\Rick\AppData\Local\Temp (replace Rick with your user name) and look for a file created today named tmp*.tmp. When your download in Smartswitch reaches about 70% or so a tmp*.tmp.zip will be created that's about 2 gb in size. That is the ota file you want to copy to your desktop. Copy it over and when it's done unplug yopur phone so it doesn't update. Then rename it to *.tmp to *.zip, unzip it and restart your computer to close SmartSwitch. Now you should have a folder with the latest OTA to flash with Odin. You need yo quickly copy the temp file before the phone reaches 100% and reboots into download mode. Don't worry if you miss it, just unplug your phone before it starts updating and start over. If you aren't quick enough and the phone starts updating in download mode you will have to wait until it's done ore you might soft brick your phone.
rom info
What exactly is this particular rom? Is is stock samung rom minus bloat? or verizon ota? And if it is ota, why not just let phone update itself?
JohnShaft69 said:
What exactly is this particular rom? Is is stock samung rom minus bloat? or verizon ota? And if it is ota, why not just let phone update itself?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, It's basically the OTA but the full version instead of a patched one. It has all the bloat. I disable the OTA and I prefer to update the phone with Odin to get a clean install. Plus you can chose to wipe all data or not by flashing either the home_csc or the csc_vzw files. The home one won't wipe and the other will. I don't like taking updates when they first come out just in case it kills the battery performance or something else and then not being able to flash back to the previous version if Verizon chooses to make it non revertible.
Does it include the things that Verizon took away from us -- mainly, Device Maintenance?
Chikenbok said:
Does it include the things that Verizon took away from us -- mainly, Device Maintenance?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, it's stock firmware so if it isn't on the phone when you bought it isn't in the firmware.
Chikenbok said:
Does it include the things that Verizon took away from us -- mainly, Device Maintenance?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
JohnShaft69 said:
What exactly is this particular rom? Is is stock samung rom minus bloat? or verizon ota? And if it is ota, why not just let phone update itself?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is essentially a factory reset guys. No new features just gets you back to stock. Extremely helpful if we ever get any form of unlock or root and this would basically undo all that.
Thanks for this and glad to see you again on here. I made the jump from the S7E to the Note. Quick question and I pretty much know the answer but am having a brain fart: if we have TMO firmware can we flash on the VZW model? I should know better, yes.
markwebb said:
Thanks for this and glad to see you again on here. I made the jump from the S7E to the Note. Quick question and I pretty much know the answer but am having a brain fart: if we have TMO firmware can we flash on the VZW model? I should know better, yes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to see you here too. As much as I said I wasn't going to get the Note 7 I ended up with the spare cash to upgrade and did it. As for the firmware we can only flash the Verizon ones unless Samsung has another universal one like they do on the Edge.
Misterxtc said:
Good to see you here too. As much as I said I wasn't going to get the Note 7 I ended up with the spare cash to upgrade and did it. As for the firmware we can only flash the Verizon ones unless Samsung has another universal one like they do on the Edge.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I thought as I was 99% sure. I am just annoyed VZW disabled some features like the Samsung Cloud which I was looking forward to and instead is promoting their VZW cloud app which is less robust. NP. I am really liking the Note and is slightly better than Edge though both are the best.
Verizon Note 7
Well I decided to get the Note 7!! Glad to see some familiar faces here as well!!!
Cheers!!
Misterxtc said:
Here is the newest available firmware for the Verizon Note 7 to flash with Odin. The flashing process is fairly simple. I will try to keep this updated as long as I own this device.
1) First download the latest firmware from the link below and then unzip the file.
2) Load the files located in the unzipped firmware folder that starts with BL using the BL button, AP using the AP button, CP using the CP button and finally the CSC using the CSC button in Odin and wait for them to verify. (See Screenshot Below)
3) After the files verify shut down your phone and restart it in download mode by pressing and holding down the volume down, home and power buttons until the phone boots to download mode. Then press the volume up and connect the phone to your PC.
4) Once you are connected and the firmware is loaded press the start button and wait for the process to finish. The phone will restart and then you should be running the latest firmware.
You can load either the HOME_CSC or the CSC_VZW file in the CSC slot. Home will not wipe data and CSC_VZW will.
View attachment 3848854
Tools:
Odin 3.11.1 thanks @hiepgia for this and thank him here
Odin 3.10.7 use this for the home csc files
MD5 Check
Samsung Drivers
Firmware:
VZW_Note7_Pit Pit file for re-partitioning the file system.
NEW>>> AP_N930VVRS1APH1_CL8720001_QB10528330_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT
MD5: 68f9d3b0efefa5004862d7ec8e5d1786
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the Pit File is empty, I tried several Download sites all the same. Thanks
nutpn said:
the Pit File is empty, I tried several Download sites all the same. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for letting me know. That would be a oops on my part. I'll have it fixed shortly.
No Problemo Brother I'm grateful for all you do.
nutpn said:
No Problemo Brother I'm grateful for all you do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you. I just fixed it.
you tested already
---------- Post added at 02:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------
fixn to try LOL
the Home_CSC file doesnt work. Fails every time. The csc_vzw seems to work fine
Gator Brah said:
the Home_CSC file doesnt work. Fails every time. The csc_vzw seems to work fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try Odin3.10.7 in the OP for the home csc. I never have a problem with 3.11.1 and the home but some do.
nutpn said:
you tested already
---------- Post added at 02:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:45 PM ----------
fixn to try LOL
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I haven't and probably won't for a while. I would like to wait until another update rolls out to make sure we can flash back. Besides my phone is running great the way it is.
It failed on odin 10 with home csc

Flashing the G930U Firmware to the T-Mobile S7 AND Keep Wi-Fi Calling/VoLTE

This guide is meant to assist people in converting their S7 G930T to a G930U with Wi-Fi Calling/VoLTE. All files are hosted on Google Drive and there will be a stock firmware folder in case you would like to flash back for any reason. Let's begin.
Prerequisites:​
You must have the firmware version that ends in APK1, if unsure, check the build number
If you do not have it, please update your phone
Download the firmware files, drivers, and ODIN from the Google Drive link
Have a Windows based PC
Your Micro-USB cable
Backup your data, it will wipe the phone
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BECOMES A BRICK OR LOSS OF DATA. If it does brick, I will do my best to help you. Everything is in my Google Drive because Sammobile does not have the needed T-Mobile firmware.​
Download:https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1xbKGqj7KwBSXFFRzdtTG1SdVE
Step 1: Driver Installation and Verification​After you have downloaded all files, run the S7Drivers.exe. This driver is straight from Samsung and was renamed due to keeping things a bit more simple. After you run through the setup, plug in your phone while it is still turned on, go to Device Manager on your PC, and verify the S7 is showing up under portable devices as "Samsung Galaxy S7" (look at the image below if unsure what it will look like). We need the drivers to make sure the phone will be detected in ODIN when we put it in download mode.
View attachment 3994408
Step 2: Extracting and Running ODIN (Thanks Princecomsy)​Create a folder on the desktop named "ODIN". Extract the "Odin3+v3.12+(PrinceComsy).zip" to that location. After you have done so, run the "Odin PrinceComsy" application and make sure you see a screen like the one below. Do not close ODIN.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Step 3: Adding all the files to ODIN​Download all firmware files and make a folder on the desktop called "S7 Firmware". Make sure the all files there are 4 file in the folder that start with "AP, BL, CP, and CSC". Also, verify that the CP file says "CP_G930TUVUAPK1..." , this is the radio and we need the G930T radio to keep Wi-Fi Calling and VoLTE. Now go back to ODIN and click on the button labeled "BL" and it will bring up the file explorer window. Navigate to the "S7 Firmware" folder and select the BL file. Make sure you match all files with the with the button you clicked on, for example, match AP with an AP file. DO this for all EXCEPT the UMS button, we don't need that. Refer to pictures below for an example of the files. Adding the AP file will take a bit especially if you are using a hard drive.
View attachment 3994526
Step 4: Put the S7 in Download Mode​Turn off your phone completely. Now hold power + home + volume down until it brings up a screen that says "Warning". Press the volume up to continue and you will see a screen that says "Downloading... Do not turn off target" Now plug your phone into a USB port, USB 2.0 is preferred for compatibility. You will see a blue box come up in the top left corner of ODIN that says "COM(X)" (X represents a number, it doesn't matter what your number is).
Step 5: Flashing the Firmware​Now that all the files in ODIN are prepared and the phone is plugged in, we can begin flashing! Just press start and let ODIN do the work. It takes about 5 minutes to flash and another 5 minutes to boot. It takes a minute to get past the installing applications. It should fully boot and you will land on the normal setup screen.
If this tutorial helped you, please feel free to give thanks .
Feel free to tell me your experience and/or leave screenshots.
If you need help, the fastest way to contact me would be by PM, I will try to respond that same day.
Stock Firmware will be added by 1/9/16
Screenshots:
What is the point of this again? Converting to 930u? When 930t stock has volte and WiFi calling.
What's to gain just curious ?
It's still 6.0.1 not 7.0 nougat correct?
Sent from my SM-G930V using XDA-Developers Legacy app
As far as I know the only point is you have a carrier bloatware-free ROM, but that's about it. Of course, we can uninstall or disable just about all of this anyway.
androidddaaron said:
What is the point of this again? Converting to 930u? When 930t stock has volte and WiFi calling.
What's to gain just curious ?
It's still 6.0.1 not 7.0 nougat correct?
Sent from my SM-G930V using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found it made my S7 faster and much better on battery. I have gone from 10am to 11pm with 2.75Hr of SOT and I have 47% left, and yes it is 6.0.1 with the September patch.
I just got my G930P SIM unlocked today and I am looking to wipe any traces of Sprint from this phone since I'm now actively on T-Mobile.
I'm on an APK1 firmware currently, so can I follow this guide or would I need to take other steps to make this dream come true?
@Theandroidguy99 can you please upload newest G930U PL2 firmware? TIA!
cardboardcowboy said:
I just got my G930P SIM unlocked today and I am looking to wipe any traces of Sprint from this phone since I'm now actively on T-Mobile.
I'm on an APK1 firmware currently, so can I follow this guide or would I need to take other steps to make this dream come true?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The steps would be the same but just make sure you flash the TMobile stock files to your device. .
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/108976/G930TUVU4APK1_G930TTMB4APK1_TMB/ (slow downloads )
cardboardcowboy said:
I just got my G930P SIM unlocked today and I am looking to wipe any traces of Sprint from this phone since I'm now actively on T-Mobile.
I'm on an APK1 firmware currently, so can I follow this guide or would I need to take other steps to make this dream come true?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You should be able to follow this guide and use all the firmware I did because you have a Snapdragon S7.
micallan_17 said:
The steps would be the same but just make sure you flash the TMobile stock files to your device. .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
penpower said:
@Theandroidguy99 can you please upload newest G930U PL2 firmware? TIA!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will after I test the functionality.
cardboardcowboy said:
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I assume the SIM unlock problem is arising due to people using the eBay work around. As long as you did it through your carrier you should be okay.
Theandroidguy99 said:
I assume the SIM unlock problem is arising due to people using the eBay work around. As long as you did it through your carrier you should be okay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That was my line of thinking as well, but I guess we'll find out! I'm hoping I can flash back to stock G930P PK1 firmware if things go awry, and just ask for an unlock again...who knows if that will work, but let's hope it doesn't come to that.
Thank you for your help and for this guide! I'll give it a go later tonight.
I will not be releasing the PL2 firmware here due to the Nougat arrival that should be happening in the next few weeks. Once it is released and I can host it, I will update this guide.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
cardboardcowboy said:
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
From wat i know that isn't possible unless the device has been black listed and you've paid to get it wiped or change the imei
It worked beautifully!
Everything flashed without a hitch and I'm now rocking a Sprint-free, smooth as silk S7.
Thank you for your detailed guide and files!
cardboardcowboy said:
It worked beautifully!
Everything flashed without a hitch and I'm now rocking a Sprint-free, smooth as silk S7.
Thank you for your detailed guide and files!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem! Nougat will be here soon so I will update it then!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Theandroidguy99 said:
No problem! Nougat will be here soon so I will update it then!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh yeah! I'm assuming I don't accept OTAs (do I even receive them?) and just manually update using this same process each time there's a new version of the firmware?
cardboardcowboy said:
Oh yeah! I'm assuming I don't accept OTAs (do I even receive them?) and just manually update using this same process each time there's a new version of the firmware?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes as long as you flash the Home_CSC instead of the normal CSC. This will keep your data.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Theandroidguy99 said:
Yes as long as you flash the Home_CSC instead of the normal CSC. This will keep your data.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ahh, ok. So that's what that file is for. Good to know. Thanks again, and I'll keep an eye out for your Nougat update!
cardboardcowboy said:
Do you have any idea why some people could be losing their SIM unlock when flashing U? I keep seeing random reports popping up of that happening and it's a bit worrisome.
From what I understand, a SIM unlock should be independent of the firmware you're running, assuming it's a legit DSU and not one of those workaround unlocks you buy on eBay.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not sure to be honest, i originally had a tracfone s7 (SM-G930VL, comes factory unlocked per tracfone) that we flashed to the U firmware, just to test i have flashed all the major US firmware for the S7 and it never got locked again. am not sure why tho but i did know a guy with a sprint s7 that his device got locked after flashing a few roms.

Tab S2 8.0 (T710) Android N Firmware- link

Hello.
I have managed to get the update file for Android N for the T710 variant of the Tab S2. The version I'm linking is for the UK region.
Here is the mega.co.nz https://mega.nz/#!xAAFQDqa!rZSJEqdEjNZpK59xggKxVRKukLXNm2oi472I4Rx-JSs
Make sure the select all three files to flash: AP, BL and CSC.
As Dariusdd pointed out, the update clears all your user settings and files.
only t815 not got yet...
Thank a lot for sharing...much faster download ...
It worked fine, just a future warning for everybody who installs it: it will wipe your internal memory, move your Titanium Backup data to your SD card or PC (don't be like me).
Dariusdd said:
It worked fine, just a future warning for everybody who installs it: it will wipe your internal memory, move your Titanium Backup data to your SD card or PC (don't be like me).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine stop flashing in user data...
Just use ap file in odin... Or i need all file to flash ?
I only selected the AP part of the install. Did you guys check the BL and CSC MD5's?
hwooei said:
Mine stop flashing in user data...
Just use ap file in odin... Or i need all file to flash ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I did it with AP only as well and it's working fine. Came from stock 6.0.1.
I flashed all 3 files, also I can't seem to find the mobile hotspot options you've told us about. Might be because you didn't flash the other 2 files or because it was a dirty flash?
Dariusdd said:
I flashed all 3 files, also I can't seem to find the mobile hotspot options you've told us about. Might be because you didn't flash the other 2 files or because it was a dirty flash?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info. I flashed the rest of the files and the useless options are gone.
for those stuck in Odin, use Odin 3.12.3
Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3877298&d=1474046912
---------- Post added at 09:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 PM ----------
also just to let you guys know, rooted it with twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t710 and magisk v12
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Ather said:
for those stuck in Odin, use Odin 3.12.3
Link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3877298&d=1474046912
---------- Post added at 09:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 PM ----------
also just to let you guys know, rooted it with twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t710 and magisk v12
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's been like a year since I used odin so would you mind sharing the step by step instructions you followed to update from 6.0.1 to 7.0 and to root it with magisk?
Thanks!
any issues with wifi 5g for North America? seem to remember having to change router channels last time i did this for 6.0...
Znil said:
It's been like a year since I used odin so would you mind sharing the step by step instructions you followed to update from 6.0.1 to 7.0 and to root it with magisk?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First, you need to get Samsung USB Drivers from Here
then get odin from my link in the post, backup all your data because your internal sdcard will be wiped clean
power off your tablet, hold the home button, vol down and power it up, press vol up when asked to continue to Download Mode
Now, run Odin 3.12 and connect your device, you should see Added!! on the left side, extract the rom zip where you'll end up with 3 files (AP,BL,CSC), select the 3 files in their respective slots (AP will take some time) but when you're done, press start and wait for the tab to boot up
for rooting, download this twrp recovery: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710032
and download Magisk v12 from here: http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk
copy the magisk zip to your tab, power it off and again enter download mode, connect the tab and run odin, select options (2nd tab) and untick Auto Reboot, select the twrp in AP slot and click start
Once it says pass, hold down Power button and vol down to power off the tablet, but you'll have to quickly enter recovery mode by pressing the home and vol up button along with the power button.
Once in twrp, swipe to allow modifications, click install, browse to the magisk v12 zip file and install it, reboot to System and download magisk manager from play store.
Read all about magisk here
twrp thread here
lemme know if you need anything else
nolook said:
any issues with wifi 5g for North America? seem to remember having to change router channels last time i did this for 6.0...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Was just coming here to pust this. No 5GHz for NA, so we will need to hold out for a working copy. If you are intending to root it can be fixed, but I don't intend to.
Will it work on T715 Barnes Noble version?
Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk
gordec said:
Will it work on T715 Barnes Noble version?
Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is already a T715 version which appeared even earlier yesterday. That one is for Italy, but it should be fine.
Anybody else having issues with their Samsung account after rooting the tablet? I can't seem to be able to connect anymore after rooting, also for other users of SD maid: do not clear anything, it seems that one of the app's options breaks auto brightness and auto rotation.
Dariusdd said:
There is already a T715 version which appeared even earlier yesterday. That one is for Italy, but it should be fine.
Anybody else having issues with their Samsung account after rooting the tablet? I can't seem to be able to connect anymore after rooting, also for other users of SD maid: do not clear anything, it seems that one of the app's options breaks auto brightness and auto rotation.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
how did you root the tablet? supersu I presume, if yes then that's why it's breaking the brightness and wifi, root with magisk because i remember the note5 and s7 had the same issues when supersu wasn't updated and the ramdisk kept interfering with the drivers
Ather said:
how did you root the tablet? supersu I presume, if yes then that's why it's breaking the brightness and wifi, root with magisk because i remember the note5 and s7 had the same issues when supersu wasn't updated and the ramdisk kept interfering with the drivers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I hoped that was the case, so I ended up clean flashing again and rooting with magisk last night, thinking that being a little newer it should work with Samsung's Android N.
I didn't have any issues with SuperSU either for several restarts, so I assumed it might've been because of SDmaid clearing the wrong stuff. Either way, I'll try backing up my /data before trying again, so that I won't have to reset the tablet for the 3rd time in case that was also related. LE: even after several reboots after clearing stuff with SD maid, I have yet to experience the difficulties I had while using SuperSU. Magisk is fine.
Also: I managed to make my Samsung account work properly now. I reset the "Samsung Account" application to its initial state (through SDmaid, but it might work with other stuff as well) and it let me log in properly.
Ather said:
First, you need to get Samsung USB Drivers from Here
then get odin from my link in the post, backup all your data because your internal sdcard will be wiped clean
power off your tablet, hold the home button, vol down and power it up, press vol up when asked to continue to Download Mode
Now, run Odin 3.12 and connect your device, you should see Added!! on the left side, extract the rom zip where you'll end up with 3 files (AP,BL,CSC), select the 3 files in their respective slots (AP will take some time) but when you're done, press start and wait for the tab to boot up
for rooting, download this twrp recovery: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710032
and download Magisk v12 from here: http://tiny.cc/latestmagisk
copy the magisk zip to your tab, power it off and again enter download mode, connect the tab and run odin, select options (2nd tab) and untick Auto Reboot, select the twrp in AP slot and click start
Once it says pass, hold down Power button and vol down to power off the tablet, but you'll have to quickly enter recovery mode by pressing the home and vol up button along with the power button.
Once in twrp, swipe to allow modifications, click install, browse to the magisk v12 zip file and install it, reboot to System and download magisk manager from play store.
Read all about magisk here
twrp thread here
lemme know if you need anything else
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks man, I really appreciate the explenation. It worked perfectly!
Znil said:
Thanks man, I really appreciate the explenation. It worked perfectly!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
glad i could help

A lil help....

How can i find out what firmware is on a galaxy a20 if it just bootloops the samsung logo and doesnt have a recovery but does allow download mode? Its model number is a205u, and in download mode, this is all it shows....
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
itrustno1 said:
How can i find out what firmware is on a galaxy a20 if it just bootloops the samsung logo and doesnt have a recovery but does allow download mode? Its model number is a205u, and in download mode, this is all it shows....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I assume there's no chance to find that out as you have no ADB access in that mode. Probably necessary to use Odin to flash latest stock firmware.
That you may be able to find on several sites or using samfirm_reborn on a Windows PC.
itrustno1 said:
How can i find out what firmware is on a galaxy a20 if it just bootloops the samsung logo and doesnt have a recovery but does allow download mode? Its model number is a205u, and in download mode, this is all it shows....View attachment 5750149
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well TMK is Metro By T-Mobile (formerly Metro PCS).
And it has bootloader 2. So its gonna be running Metro firmware, something like A205USQU2A__ __ __
Ive tried the latest firmware from metro (tmk) and odin fails within 1-2 seconds, then it pops up on the screen in red SECURE CHECK FAIL : (BOOTLOADER) and on odin it says shoot.bin param.bin fail. If i use HOME CSC itll show passed but just puts the phone in bootloop samsung logo.
when it tries to boot into recovery, screen turns blue with android guy then this pops up from the bottom and then shuts off, all in about a half a second.
itrustno1 said:
Ive tried the latest firmware from metro (tmk) and odin fails within 1-2 seconds, then it pops up on the screen in red SECURE CHECK FAIL : (BOOTLOADER) and on odin it says shoot.bin param.bin fail. If i use HOME CSC itll show passed but just puts the phone in bootloop samsung logo.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's something you're not telling us.
The bootloader is not part of the CSC files at all. So it's impossible for it to give a bootloader FAIl with regular CSC but not with HOME CSC. So either you downloaded the wrong firmware, or it was a corrupted download or extraction, or something else
Theres nothing i aint telling u guys. I bought the phone for $20 with the screen stuck on saying to use the verizon update repair assistant thing, which obviously didnt work. I tried odin and failed immediately, tried again but tried the HOME CSC and within 3 seconds it showed PASSED and i was like YESSS! The phone rebooted to the samsung splash and i thought it was good, then it powered off and restarted, and bootlooping ever since. Ill upload a video if its possible on here. Im not holding back anything from u guys. Ask me anything that would help u guys out on figuring this thing out with me. I would much appreciate all the help i can get, mainly to learn but at the same time to get the phone working.
iBowToAndroid said:
There's something you're not telling us.
The bootloader is not part of the CSC files at all. So it's impossible for it to give a bootloader FAIl with regular CSC but not with HOME CSC. So either you downloaded the wrong firmware, or it was a corrupted download or extraction, or something else
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ill show u video of using odin with csc and fail and poping up secure check fail bootloader in red lettering on the phone. If i use the HOME CSC itll say PASSED but just puts the phone in bootloop. And when its bootlooping, ill try holding the button combination for recovery and thats when itll bootloop the recovery. Well actually itll flash for a half second over and over for a couple minutes and then itll just stop and turn off im guessing it does when it stops looping.
itrustno1 said:
Theres nothing i aint telling u guys. I bought the phone for $20 with the screen stuck on saying to use the verizon update repair assistant thing,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well if it mentioned Verizon, then sounds like it was running Verizon firmware.
So download a bootloader 2 Verizon firmware instead, and try flashing the entire thing, with regular CSC and USERDATA
Even tho when in download mode is says CARRIER: TMK
Should i try verizon as u suggested?
itrustno1 said:
Even tho when in download mode is says CARRIER: TMK
Should i try verizon as u suggested?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As I said:
"Well if it mentioned 'Verizon repair assistant', then sounds like it was running Verizon firmware."
Ok, let me do some research on what a bootloader is and see where i can download from and ill give that a try. Ill post the results shortly.
Just for kicks, i tried flashing the newest tmk firmware and odin just stopped after shoot.bin.lz4 and on top box it says Set Partition
Does this tell us anything or mean anything helpful?
itrustno1 said:
Just for kicks, i tried flashing the newest tmk firmware and odin just stopped after shoot.bin.lz4 and on top box it says Set Partition
Does this tell us anything or mean anything helpful?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What version of Odin are you using?
Ive tried v3.14.4 and v3.14.1 and v3.13.1_3B and v3.12.7
Ive thought about download every single version and try em one by one. Same with firmwares, i just want to download the newest 3 of each carrier and just start trying em one by one with one version, then repeat with the next version, and so on in hopes that itll eventually hit one and finally fix it. Im willing to buy software to fix this problem as well as other phones too, but i cant seem to find that right one that can do it all.
itrustno1 said:
Ive tried v3.14.4 and v3.14.1 and v3.13.1_3B and v3.12.7
Ive thought about download every single version and try em one by one. Same with firmwares, i just want to download the newest 3 of each carrier and just start trying em one by one with one version, then repeat with the next version, and so on in hopes that itll eventually hit one and finally fix it. Im willing to buy software to fix this problem as well as other phones too, but i cant seem to find that right one that can do it all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Afaik at least Verizon devices usually have locked bootlaoders so idk wht will happen if you flash that onto a none Verizon device.
Additionally I read about a different partition layout on those.
Imho that would explain the "set partition" notice you mentioned.
Did carrier info in bootloader say TMK before you flashed as well?
When i was handed the phone after giving the guy $20, i turned it on and the only thing it showed was that the software update didnt complete and to fix it to connect the device to the verizon assistant. So then for kicks i tried booting into recovery but actually booted into download mode and was able to see CARRIER_ID: TMK
I was completely floored about it. But when i couldnt boot into recovery, thats when i knew things wer probly gona be difficult. The verizon assistant app thing just would show that the firmware currently on the phone is not one that can be updated. So then i tried a firmware that was a TMK version and immediately failed. Then for kicks i tried the same firmware but with using the HOME CSC and within 2 seconds PASSED!! phone restarted with sansung a20 splash and immediately stood up pointing my fingers to the sky but then it just bootlooped. Thats where its at now
@itrustno1 I'd use from TMK ROM pure csc instead.
If that doesn't help I'd extract pit file from that CSC file, tell Odin where it is, check repartition box (as it seems it wants you to anyhow) and flash it.
As it's not working right now imho it can't get worse.
The way im seeing it, similar to what u said, is that its still got a pulse, it still wakes up, but nobody behind the wheel. Just needs that right set of steps and files to make it happen. Im gona try ur suggestion and see if im able to execute. Will share the results shortly. Much appreciated. Fingers crossed that i dont mess up and make it worse.
bmwdroid said:
@itrustno1 I'd use from TMK ROM pure csc instead.
If that doesn't help I'd extract pit file from that CSC file, tell Odin where it is, check repartition box (as it seems it wants you to anyhow) and flash it.
As it's not working right now imho it can't get worse.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let me ask if im doing this correctly. After downloading the newest TMK firmware, its gona have 5 files in it. Open odin, connect phone in download mode, then drag n drop only the CSC file into odin and then click start. Is that correct?

Categories

Resources