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SM-G9208 root on 5.1.1

After a whole week of searching and tripping knox i finally done it:
SM-G9208 root
After using CROM service and unlocking the CROM using ODIN to flash the attached file.
The source is this:
http://apk.tw/thread-704730-1-1.html
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1ntu1gjn
No credit to me
Here is my uploaded copy:
http://farzad.devbro.com/SM-9208_root_0902.tar

Dude, you saved my life
Was about to sell my s6 when I saw this man. Thank you so much
Edit: By any chance can you reupload the file here? Takes so long to download because it throttles at 25 kbps for me :/
Edit 2: Nvm got it to download fast haha FINALLY ROOT ACCESS!!

u root without tripping knox ?

ham4ever said:
u root without tripping knox ?
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My knox was tripped before hand. Not sure if it does or not.

JoeCatarata said:
Was about to sell my s6 when I saw this man. Thank you so much
Edit: By any chance can you reupload the file here? Takes so long to download because it throttles at 25 kbps for me :/
Edit 2: Nvm got it to download fast haha FINALLY ROOT ACCESS!!
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What is your Knox status?

Is it also for g920f with coh2? Knox?

devbro said:
What is your Knox status?
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Don't really know how to check lol haha

JoeCatarata said:
Don't really know how to check lol haha
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my knox is tripped.

After following this method I get a bootloop, any idea why and how to correct it?, already tried a factory reset but it doesn´t work, I had to flash stock rom again.
Edit: It happens because I upgraded to the latest 5.1.1 version available last week:
Model SM-G9208
Model name GALAXY S6
Country Taiwan
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 5683207
Build date Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:54:52 +0000
Product code BRI
PDA G9208ZTU2COJ2
CSC G9208ZZT2COJ2
So if you get the update alert in your phone DON´T do it, there is no known way to ROOT this new version.
It was not possible to install a previous 5.1.1 version either (G9208ZTU1BOH2), when I try to flash it with ODIN, the phone just displays an error message “SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2 BINARY 1”.
Any Ideas are appreciated.
EDIT:
Finally rooted with xiao1u root method!

devbro said:
After a whole week of searching and tripping knox i finally done it:
SM-G9208 root
After using CROM service and unlocking the CROM using ODIN to flash the attached file.
The source is this:
http://apk.tw/thread-704730-1-1.html
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1ntu1gjn
No credit to me
Here is my uploaded copy:
http://farzad.devbro.com/SM-9208_root_0902.tar
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Root works perfectly, but has anybody got TWRP working on 5.1? I've always had unusable touchscreen issues on it so stayed back on 5.0.2 until somebody devs a working build.

Dissmeister said:
Root works perfectly, but has anybody got TWRP working on 5.1? I've always had unusable touchscreen issues on it so stayed back on 5.0.2 until somebody devs a working build.
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no go. i used the TWRP app to flash all new files.

devbro said:
no go. i used the TWRP app to flash all new files.
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So your twrp works perfectly on 5.1 base? If so, could you share it with me?
I've been looking for a twrp that worked on 5.1 without the touchscreen not working. Thanks man

Definitely no luck rooting my phone,
Product code BRI
PDA G9208ZTU2COJ2
CSC G9208ZZT2COJ2
The file on first post didn´t work, and 3 days after I rooted (and everything was working perfectly) using this file:
http://pan.baidu.com/wap/album/file...26914354&fsid=128909912720545&adapt=pc&fr=ftw
I get the following error message every time i need root access:
"There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is problem! If you upgraded to Android 5.0, you will need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"
If the phone is restarted or turned off after getting this error message the phone is death, it doesn´t start again.
I tried reflashing the root file, but it didn´t work.
I had to reinstall the stock ROM agan, and waiting for any effective root method for 5.1.1 OJ2 ROM.

0ptimus82 said:
After following this method I get a bootloop, any idea why and how to correct it?, already tried a factory reset but it doesn´t work, I had to flash stock rom again.
Edit: It happens because I upgraded to the latest 5.1.1 version available last week:
Model SM-G9208
Model name GALAXY S6
Country Taiwan
Version Android 5.1.1
Changelist 5683207
Build date Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:54:52 +0000
Product code BRI
PDA G9208ZTU2COJ2
CSC G9208ZZT2COJ2
So if you get the update alert in your phone DON´T do it, there is no known way to ROOT this new version.
It was not possible to install a previous 5.1.1 version either (G9208ZTU1BOH2), when I try to flash it with ODIN, the phone just displays an error message “SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2 BINARY 1”.
Any Ideas are appreciated.
EDIT:
Finally rooted with xiao1u root method!
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Hey, the same thing happened to me, I was stupid enough to not read this before. I tried the xiao1u method and it works, but it breaks mobile data. Did you get that issue?

Dissmeister said:
Hey, the same thing happened to me, I was stupid enough to not read this before. I tried the xiao1u method and it works, but it breaks mobile data. Did you get that issue?
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Not in my case, my data was working perfectly, but problems started to show up 3 days after I rooted it, in the end it didn´t start again.
I haven´t found any other way to root this build yet and I´m still looking for a custom rom with no success.
If you want to give another try to xiao1u file try to disable the setting for "allow Google to regularly check device activity for security problems or warn about potential harm" after a clean ROM install, you can do it going to the GOOGLE SETTINGS app > SECURITY > VERIFY APPS & uncheck Scan For Security Threats.
Please keep us updated, I´ll post if I find any way to solve it.

0ptimus82 said:
Not in my case, my data was working perfectly, but problems started to show up 3 days after I rooted it, in the end it didn´t start again.
I haven´t found any other way to root this build yet and I´m still looking for a custom rom with no success.
If you want to give another try to xiao1u file try to disable the setting for "allow Google to regularly check device activity for security problems or warn about potential harm" after a clean ROM install, you can do it going to the GOOGLE SETTINGS app > SECURITY > VERIFY APPS & uncheck Scan For Security Threats.
Please keep us updated, I´ll post if I find any way to solve it.
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Ok you may know this already but I'll post just to let you everybody else know.
DONT UPDATE TO THE LATEST 5.1 OTA. It adds rollback protection to your bootloader, which makes it impossible for you to odin to another build, unless its the same or a future update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/psa-odin-5-1-1-t3136151
As for our case, mate, I tried everything so far, the root method given by the OP bootloops on the latest OTA (previous 5.1 firmware on Sammobile is fine) and xiao1u method breaks mobile data for me although root does work perfectly. Funny thing is that if you tried the root by the OP and it got bricked, flashing the xiao1u method on top of it will get it working again, because its just the boot partition.
Atm, I just got sick of Samsung and their cr*p, had the same issues with my old Galaxy S4 with their Exynos. Got the Nexus 6P today and absolutely loving it.
I'll try to work it out sometime soon, if I do manage to get it working (mobile data for me) I'll post the fix here. This device is next to DOA for us as we've just got a couple of few blessed asian devs on it (all thanks to them). Unfortunately it may never be enough. I never got the issue you had, though it was just for last night, can you get into download mode? If so, odin the same firmware again. I used the 5.1 OTA on Sammobile, Taiwan. This is only for us who are already stuck in the new bootloader. You wont have root but at least your phone will work.
Cheers mate, all the best. Will update if I find a fix.

Dissmeister said:
Ok you may know this already but I'll post just to let you everybody else know.
DONT UPDATE TO THE LATEST 5.1 OTA. It adds rollback protection to your bootloader, which makes it impossible for you to odin to another build, unless its the same or a future update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/psa-odin-5-1-1-t3136151
As for our case, mate, I tried everything so far, the root method given by the OP bootloops on the latest OTA (previous 5.1 firmware on Sammobile is fine) and xiao1u method breaks mobile data for me although root does work perfectly. Funny thing is that if you tried the root by the OP and it got bricked, flashing the xiao1u method on top of it will get it working again, because its just the boot partition.
Atm, I just got sick of Samsung and their cr*p, had the same issues with my old Galaxy S4 with their Exynos. Got the Nexus 6P today and absolutely loving it.
I'll try to work it out sometime soon, if I do manage to get it working (mobile data for me) I'll post the fix here. This device is next to DOA for us as we've just got a couple of few blessed asian devs on it (all thanks to them). Unfortunately it may never be enough. I never got the issue you had, though it was just for last night, can you get into download mode? If so, odin the same firmware again. I used the 5.1 OTA on Sammobile, Taiwan. This is only for us who are already stuck in the new bootloader. You wont have root but at least your phone will work.
Cheers mate, all the best. Will update if I find a fix.
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The results of my attempt to root is not very consistent or stable since 5.02 to 5.1.1 on different updates of the Taiwan variant (G9208).
Since first 5.1.1 update, I used xiaolu method and succeed for few days, I don't know what do you mean " xiao1u method breaks mobile data", my 4G signal was fine. With xposed hooked, I also observed the much more boot time of previous rooted phone, sometimes a smaller bootloop (3 or 4 repeated loops).
But after a very recent "samsung security policy update", the root has "gone" an re-root became impossible no matter by xiaolu's or chainfire UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46, most time they will cause bootloop and I can use odin to get back to initial status. Does that mean I don't have hope to root again?

Dissmeister said:
So your twrp works perfectly on 5.1 base? If so, could you share it with me?
I've been looking for a twrp that worked on 5.1 without the touchscreen not working. Thanks man
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This works on my Taiwan variant G9208 on stock 5.1.1,
Go on TWRP repository of dl.twrp.me/zeroflte, seek two .tar files as below and inject them stepwisely with different method
1st (Odin via USB). Twrp-2.8.7.2-zeroflte.img.tar
2nd(use that TWRP -2.8.7.2, operate via an "OTG linked usb mouse" since touch not working...) . to flash Twrp-2.8.7.0-zerofltespr.img (but it's actually 2.8.7.1)
now you have a touchable TWRP.
But I can't get root now, even with xiaolu method, any one with luck, please note me

ttyy121 said:
The results of my attempt to root is not very consistent or stable since 5.02 to 5.1.1 on different updates of the Taiwan variant (G9208).
Since first 5.1.1 update, I used xiaolu method and succeed for few days, I don't know what do you mean " xiao1u method breaks mobile data", my 4G signal was fine. With xposed hooked, I also observed the much more boot time of previous rooted phone, sometimes a smaller bootloop (3 or 4 repeated loops).
But after a very recent "samsung security policy update", the root has "gone" an re-root became impossible no matter by xiaolu's or chainfire UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46, most time they will cause bootloop and I can use odin to get back to initial status. Does that mean I don't have hope to root again?
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It happened the same way with my phone, no hope so far.
Has anybody tried arter97 kernel?, G9208 support was added in the last beta but the problem is OJ2 particular release.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63345352&postcount=2080

What is possible with this model?

**Official** LG Firmware Download

Hello. I remember a couple of years ago i downloadet the official firmwares from LG by using "generator" link however it doesnt seem to work anymore?
Normaly i would use following:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=THIS_IS_HERE_IMEI_GOES
Typing my imei numbers in the last would give me some code where i looked for "<sw_url/> <sw_locale_url/>" that would give me a string to download the latest firmware. However now it is blank? Is this because they have revoked this from the LG servers?

nice fish bait title, my dude

same here, not working for me as most tutorials describe... !?

Do you guys know if there is any other way around?

I cant download any firmwares through lg links anymore WTF. All links seems gone. Only white screen this is so frustrating.

Yarraque ---> I have the same issue. Somehow i think they have closed the "deep links" for the firmwares

Is there Any way to download or another sources?

Here's all the firmware's for the H850
And if you don't own the H850, all others can be found by browsing here.

HoffaLompen said:
Here's all the firmware's for the H850
And if you don't own the H850, all others can be found by browsing here.
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already know that but this is not working either.

Yarraque said:
already know that but this is not working either.
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That's because they're changing servers - just found out about it by reading their facebook page.

Thank You
As of June 30 2018 the links posted worked for me, I am currently downloading the LG G5 firmware that I spent the better part of a day looking for.(Should have just come here in the first place....that'll teach me)
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Moto G4 athene NPJS25.93-14.7-5 image?

My girlfriend bricked her phone when it died while moving apps over to the sd card. I'm trying to flash back the stock image but it throws a "bootloader security version downgrade" error every time I try to flash the latest rom we have posted on here. I know this is because her phone was on a later version than the image I'm trying to flash for her, but I can't find her version (NPJS25.93-14.7-5) anywhere, likely because she keeps it constantly updated and doesn't have her phone rooted or anything. If anyone happens to have this update image laying around I would be forever grateful.

Firmware for NPJS25.93-14.7-5
kbalt said:
My girlfriend bricked her phone when it died while moving apps over to the sd card. I'm trying to flash back the stock image but it throws a "bootloader security version downgrade" error every time I try to flash the latest rom we have posted on here. I know this is because her phone was on a later version than the image I'm trying to flash for her, but I can't find her version (NPJS25.93-14.7-5) anywhere, likely because she keeps it constantly updated and doesn't have her phone rooted or anything. If anyone happens to have this update image laying around I would be forever grateful.
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I'm new so I can't post this link directly. Search for "Motorola-Firmware-Team" and then click on download androidfilehost. I just used it for my soft-bricked Moto G4 XT1625. I used the current firmware on my phone (ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-4) to return to stock android. There are quite a few firmware choices on this site.

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I'm new so I can't post this link directly. Search for "Motorola-Firmware-Team" and then click on download androidfilehost. I just used it for my soft-bricked Moto G4 XT1625. I used the current firmware on my phone (ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-4) to return to stock android. There are quite a few firmware choices on this site.
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They don't have the newest file up yet, the latest they have is the 14-7, not 14-7.5. Still got the downgrade warning. Thanks for the site though, I'm going to keep an eye on it.

kbalt said:
They don't have the newest file up yet, the latest they have is the 14-7, not 14-7.5. Still got the downgrade warning. Thanks for the site though, I'm going to keep an eye on it.
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Have a look at here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/stock-rom/?source=typ_redirect
I got this from this tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138

Looking for combination ROM of S6 Edge + (G928f) Binary U5 latest android 7.0.

I have a frp locked s6 edge+ that is updated to the latest version of android 7, and have tried to downgrade also to no avail.
So currently I'm looking for combiantion ROMs but the ones i have found are of "Binary U4" and have yet to find for U5.
Please link if you have any source for Binary U5 ROM or any info regarding how to unlock frp for the lastest version of android 7
(august 2018 update) or any way to downgrade to older versions.
Thanks in advance.

Roman_L_A said:
I have a frp locked s6 edge+ that is updated to the latest version of android 7, and have tried to downgrade also to no avail.
So currently I'm looking for combiantion ROMs but the ones i have found are of "Binary U4" and have yet to find for U5.
Please link if you have any source for Binary U5 ROM or any info regarding how to unlock frp for the lastest version of android 7
(august 2018 update) or any way to downgrade to older versions.
Thanks in advance.
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Sammobile will have your firmware. You want stock firmware that matches your carrier. Then you use Odin to flash the stock image. You might also try recovery via smart switch, if it works it downloads the right firmware for you.

godkingofcanada said:
Sammobile will have your firmware. You want stock firmware that matches your carrier. Then you use Odin to flash the stock image. You might also try recovery via smart switch, if it works it downloads the right firmware for you.
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I have the stock firmware already, I'm looking to bypass the FRP lock that on it. As i have mentioned on the post I'm looking for the combination ROM for Binary 5.
Thx for the reply tho.:good:

Roman_L_A said:
I have the stock firmware already, I'm looking to bypass the FRP lock that on it. As i have mentioned on the post I'm looking for the combination ROM for Binary 5.
Thx for the reply tho.:good:
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So.. You don't know the gmail account to unlock it?

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So.. You don't know the gmail account to unlock it?
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I actually work at a shop that does mobile resale so I actually bought the device at a lower price thinking that I will be able to unlock it and then sell it. But still no luck.

Solution to bypass google account if combination file doesn t exist
Hi,as you i was looking for combination file 928F binary 5. It doesn t exist
Just need 4 apps .as new member i can t join an url
So if you need you type google addrom bypass s6 on YouTube
Frp android7 app wich is google account manager
Frp addrom apk
Apex launcher apk
HushSMS apk
That s it. Nothing more but it s very important to watch the video under the apps to proceed the bypass. If you follow exactly you will bypass your google account in less than 15 min
Good luck

Detailed instructions
rikki2905 said:
Hi,as you i was looking for combination file 928F binary 5. It doesn t exist
Just need 4 apps .as new member i can t join an url
So if you need you type google addrom bypass s6 on YouTube
Frp android7 app wich is google account manager
Frp addrom apk
Apex launcher apk
HushSMS apk
That s it. Nothing more but it s very important to watch the video under the apps to proceed the bypass. If you follow exactly you will bypass your google account in less than 15 min
Good luck
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Please send me an e-mail with detailed instructions on how to unlock frp? I have the same problem. Email: [email protected]
Thank you

Hi. Any news? I have the same problem. Mine is binary 5 too...

VNS-L23 help please someone????

good day everyone,
Please forgive me for asking this about the VNS-L23. I know there are tons on similar issues on the forum, I've been reading but non specific to my model. I also know that some of the solutions may work on the VNS-L23 variant as well but, I'm swamped and a bit confused. Can someone please assist in helping me restore the VNS-L23 back to stock OR the latest OS/firmware that is available?
I tried flashing a Nougat firmware, flash was successful but, when phone rebooted it would not go past the Huawei eRecovery, no matter what i try.
I tried flashing other VNS-L23 firmwares via 3 button method...no success
I tried 'Download latest version and recovery'...no success
I am able to get into Fastboot mode.
I tried to flash TWRP...i was unsuccessful (ADB did recognize device).....on FASTBOOT screen i see Phone: Locked FRP: unlocked...failed...command not allowed (i think)
I tried to use DC unlock-er to make some headway, of course i have to make a purchase costing 15 pounds. I always support these things but, i do not want to purchase and it still does not work.
According to DC unocker's detection:
Firmware: VNS-L23C605B120
FB LockState: Locked
USER LockState: Locked
You guys are awesome here and i know I'll get back my device to work....Please, I just bought it, not even 2 days and i cant even use it now because of this issue.
Many thanks in advance....Ronald

Is this the 2016 or 2017 model?

2016

Use the dload method to restore stock firmware (use a external sdcard for this) then you will be able to unlock bootloader flash twrp and whatever u want ect...ect... If you have no idea what I'm on about just reply or priv msg me.

Exiatron00 said:
Use the dload method to restore stock firmware (use a external sdcard for this) then you will be able to unlock bootloader flash twrp and whatever u want ect...ect... If you have no idea what I'm on about just reply or priv msg me.[/QUOTE
thank you....I've tried that too, with many firmwares.. all has failed. Even if it says VNS-L23, still it fails. I have a firmware now that was paid for, I tried the forced update and it keeps saying package not found.
can you assist me please?
if you have telegram we can converse better there...+18683527996
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Exiatron00 said:
Use the dload method to restore stock firmware (use a external sdcard for this) then you will be able to unlock bootloader flash twrp and whatever u want ect...ect... If you have no idea what I'm on about just reply or priv msg me.
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wich files did you use?

@grymmy @arturohergo
Hey guys did you solve your issues ?
Tell me if not, maybe i can help.
Cheers

Dadditz said:
@grymmy @arturohergo
Hey guys did you solve your issues ?
Tell me if not, maybe i can help.
Cheers
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I just wanna known wich files i have to use for make a rollback

Guys...I tried and tried and tried. Was most frustrating so I resorted to someone from Pakistan with software and programs to bring my P9 lite back to life. If you guys want I can put you on to the person. Or, if we can sort it out here then better because, of course it comes with a small fee to restore my device back to normal but I was desperate. I will say though, I didn't regretted it.

arturohergo said:
I just wanna known wich files i have to use for make a rollback
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Hi dude, ok, if you tell device version and exact stock firmware
a little possibility to find some rollback package still exist.
But what are exactly your issue ?
Maybe you don't need rollback files...
Can you boot to system ?
Cheers

Dadditz said:
Hi dude, ok, if you tell device version and exact stock firmware
a little possibility to find some rollback package still exist.
But what are exactly your issue ?
Maybe you don't need rollback files...
Can you boot to system ?
Cheers
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My version is vns-L23C212B336
I have two problems:
1. When I'm on horizontal (for example whatching a vodeo in YouTube, or playing in a game) the screen rotates itself, and the comeback, even when the autorotate is off.
2. When I'm going to type something the keyboard hides itself and I have to open it again.
And that's all, I hope you can help me.
By the way, I have tried to make a factory reset but it didn't work.

arturohergo said:
I just wanna known wich files i have to use for make a rollback
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Well, looking onto the UNIFIED HELP THREAD, in post #6
there is "UNBRICKING AND DOWNGRADING FROM EMUI 5" section.
Here are some rollback packages but not for L23...
You need that package and need the full ota L23C212B130 firmware
from which extract update.app.
I don't know how to grab those files. I've searched with
Firmware Finder but B130 full ota isn't there...
So, go to next step...
arturohergo said:
My version is vns-L23C212B336
I have two problems:
1. When I'm on horizontal (for example whatching a vodeo in YouTube, or playing in a game) the screen rotates itself, and the comeback, even when the autorotate is off.
2. When I'm going to type something the keyboard hides itself and I have to open it again.
And that's all, I hope you can help me.
By the way, I have tried to make a factory reset but it didn't work.
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B336 seems to be the latest firmware and no update are available.
If you want play a bit with your device you should consider
a rebrand but it is a bit difficult to find correct L23oeminfo file and firmware.
Maybe it can be converted to L21 or L31 version but never tried, i won't risk..
Some payed services should exist to assist you...
That's all dude, feel free to ask.
Cheers
edit: modified the link to UHT thread.

well, i think i will resign.
Thanks for your help anyway.

grymmy said:
Guys...I tried and tried and tried. Was most frustrating so I resorted to someone from Pakistan with software and programs to bring my P9 lite back to life. If you guys want I can put you on to the person. Or, if we can sort it out here then better because, of course it comes with a small fee to restore my device back to normal but I was desperate. I will say though, I didn't regretted it.
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Hi, I have the same problem with my Vns l23, could you tell me what firmware did you use to fix it?