Backup Original Rom - Galaxy S II General

Before i start using SGS2 what have other users used to backup the firmware .
So far bare phone no apps and not rooted .
jje

from what i understand chainfire said that you don't need to necessary backup your original firmware as you can always download the full original firmware and flash your phone with it.

Where can you get the original firmware? Mine won't get past the bootloader.

replied to ur thread already
Lita said:
Where can you get the original firmware? Mine won't get past the bootloader.
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Is it possible to unroot?

Was planning to root this device but fear that if any case of hardware problem im facing, i might need to unroot it. how do i unroot it?
munwaioblivious said:
Was planning to root this device but fear that if any case of hardware problem im facing, i might need to unroot it. how do i unroot it?
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Install the stock kernel and you will unroot. Custom binary count will still be displayed in download mode and you need to use a USB jig to remove it you need to.
Regards.
lynxboy said:
Custom binary count will still be displayed in download mode and you need to use a USB jig to remove it you need to.
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Can you explain this procedure please? I have to return a rooted device, too.
But root was necessary for me (firewall, titanium backup) -Thanks
E-P-S said:
Can you explain this procedure please? I have to return a rooted device, too.
But root was necessary for me (firewall, titanium backup) -Thanks
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Dev section binary counter post .
jje
lynxboy said:
Install the stock kernel and you will unroot.
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I have a question here. Which one is stock kernel? The Samsung signed one which is included in the stock/default firmware, right? Now it's also been said that to remove the Yellow triangle from boot up it's also needed to flash the stock kernel or a Samsung signed one. So what am I getting wrong here? What's the difference between a Stock kernel and the kernel which is needed to remove the Yellow triangle?
Regards.
Flash full Stock Samsung firmware removes root .
Flash Samsung stock kernel or use recovery jig to remove yellow warning triangle.
jje
JJEgan said:
Flash full Stock Samsung firmware removes root .
Flash Samsung stock kernel or use recovery jig to remove yellow warning triangle.
jje
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Alright. So Post No. 2 makes no sense.
Regards.
Either or both flash a kernel if you still have root flash full firmware .
My method is to simply flash full original branded provider firmware if contemplating a return for any reason.
jje
where i can find Flash full Stock Samsung firmware ?
x.Orville.x said:
where i can find Flash full Stock Samsung firmware ?
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Dev section stock firmware post or samfirmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Dev section stock firmware post or samfirmware .
jje
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thanks buddy but i don't find it can u past the link thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
http://www.samfirmware.com
jje
excellent thanks
is it the same procedure, just flash FULL stock rom if sending away for warranty, if we have CWM installed aswel?
and we need a USB JIG
Never heart about it before...
mrvtec69 said:
is it the same procedure, just flash FULL stock rom if sending away for warranty, if we have CWM installed aswel?
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Full flash preferably original rom remove any trace of root programs on phone set custom rom counter to zero via USB jig .
jje

[I9000T] Looking for files to root UBJP9 2.2.1

Hi Guys,
I am a novice when it comes to android. I want to root my SGS I9000T and I looked around a lot, but my problem is it seems like it is firmware specific and mine seems to be quire rare.
So here is my firmware specs. If somebody has either the stock files for this version or the files needed to root this version, please provide me of the link. And yes I did look on the samfirmware but it is not there. Or maybe there is a way to root that is not firmware specific?
Any help would be helpful
There is nothing firmware specific about rooting. Just flash speedmod k13e (not k15i thats GB kernel), then boot into recovery and root from the advanced speedmod option. Afterwards you can flash the stock kernel back if you want (It´s the zImage file from your install files) You use a tool called Odin to flash, many tutorials around on how to use it...
Thanks for the reply. I have a question for you: When you flash speedmod do you actually change your firmware? If so, that would be a problem because I cannot find my stock firmware? I am trying to root to be able to nandroid to actually get the firmware.
caribbean_spur said:
Thanks for the reply. I have a question for you: When you flash speedmod do you actually change your firmware? If so, that would be a problem because I cannot find my stock firmware? I am trying to root to be able to nandroid to actually get the firmware.
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I already posted the I9000TUBJP9 rom on the other thread it's the official kies download , let me clarify this,if you upgrade to oficial I9000TUBJVE gb you can go back directly to UBJP9 froyo because have the same bootloaders ,but if you flash other rom than the official for the I9000T go back to the stock eclair or gingerbread
I9000TUBJP9 http://www.multiupload.com/7GKMJEL7PA
caribbean_spur said:
Thanks for the reply. I have a question for you: When you flash speedmod do you actually change your firmware? If so, that would be a problem because I cannot find my stock firmware? I am trying to root to be able to nandroid to actually get the firmware.
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No, you change the kernel. You should also be able to root with SuperOneClick, search for it in the forums, you dont have to replace the kernel with this method.
v4mp1 said:
I already posted the I9000TUJV9 rom on the other thread it's the official kies download , let me clarify this,if you upgrade to oficial I9000TUBJVE gb you can go back directly to UBJP9 froyo because have the same bootloaders ,but if you flash other rom than the official for the I9000T go back to the stock eclair or gingerbread
I9000TUBJP http://www.multiupload.com/7GKMJEL7PA
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Thanks so much! I am guessing you mistypes, but my current version is I9000TUBJP9 (and this is what the file you gave me says) and the version of GB I will be getting through Kies is UBJV6 (not BJVE), right?
So, if I update to GB and want to go back to UBJP9, all I have to do is flash the only tar file extracted from the files you gave me? The flashing methods I read were talking about pit file, pda files and repartion files. I don't need any of that?
{Angel} said:
No, you change the kernel. You should also be able to root with SuperOneClick, search for it in the forums, you dont have to replace the kernel with this method.
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Thanks a lot for the help. I read up about superoneclick and it should work if I decide to stay on Froyo but won't work if I make the jump to GB. I will try to see if the CF method or the oneclick method work for GB. I am assuming I will find a method that will root GB. I did read a little about the supermod you mentioned to me, but I got confused because I found guide to flash it but they said I needed to be rooted .
caribbean_spur said:
So, if I update to GB and want to go back to UBJP9, all I have to do is flash the only tar file extracted from the files you gave me? The flashing methods I read were talking about pit file, pda files and repartion files. I don't need any of that?
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Yes, you can go back GB flashing the the tar file on PDA ,the othe method if you use rom not made for the i9000t
v4mp1 said:
Yes, you can go back GB flashing the the tar file on PDA ,the othe method if you use rom not made for the i9000t
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Thanks so much! Last question. For this type of flash do I need to be rooted?
caribbean_spur said:
Thanks so much! Last question. For this type of flash do I need to be rooted?
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Well if what you wanted was to move to GB then why the heck didn't you just say that from the beginning and spared us all this useless talk of rooting your phone?? If you dont have a clue about how to do something then its best to say what you want from the get go.
In this case just download whatever firmware you want and flash with Odin, no need to be rooted. Make sure to flash a 850 modem afterwards to get 3G back if you flash a european rom. Check the stickies, plenty of guides on how to flash with Odin and threads with modem files.
Good luck mate.
caribbean_spur said:
Thanks so much! Last question. For this type of flash do I need to be rooted?
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You can go back and forth with Froyo and GB on Odin with ease. I've done it plenty of times, just make sure that you have repartition checked with the stock files correctly placed in Odin...
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Well no need to be nasty! I was pondering if I am going to GB since the first time I did it did not go well, so I am weighing my options. I appreciate that you help me and but I do not appreciate the condescending talk. Everything you guys told me was very useful and I do want to root I was taking one thing at a time.
I read the forum( yes I did) and I have decided that it might be best for me to stay on Froyo for now. and I am planing to root to be able to try other stuff. So again yes you helped me and no it was not useless talk. Thanks again.

[help]!!! Help the newbie here!!

Hi everyone, i encounter a problem earlier. Basically i rooted my phone days ago and i m still using stock rom without flashing custom roms. So i eager to try out the mod from Omega thread and install the Omega file from google play. After downloaded the mod (for omega rom) of scrolling wallpaper for TW and i flashed it. Booting up my phone with TW not responding, force close. Try again and again still cant boot into menu. I know i m stupid that didn't do a NAND backup before flashing it, and now i m stuck at this force close thing. So i found out out there there is a stock official rom XXUBMEA, i was previously from XXUAME2, can i flash this rom with odin?What is the complete process i need to do to flash this stock rom? Appreciate that you can help me so i can get back my phone!!
snoopy5 said:
Hi everyone, i encounter a problem earlier. Basically i rooted my phone days ago and i m still using stock rom without flashing custom roms. So i eager to try out the mod from Omega thread and install the Omega file from google play. After downloaded the mod (for omega rom) of scrolling wallpaper for TW and i flashed it. Booting up my phone with TW not responding, force close. Try again and again still cant boot into menu. I know i m stupid that didn't do a NAND backup before flashing it, and now i m stuck at this force close thing. So i found out out there there is a stock official rom XXUBMEA, i was previously from XXUAME2, can i flash this rom with odin?What is the complete process i need to do to flash this stock rom? Appreciate that you can help me so i can get back my phone!!
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Yes u can flash the firmware if its for the same version u are having using ODIN
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware\
use the above link incase u wanna find more details abt stock firmware etc
Download the stock firmware u wanna install ope ODIN select the firmware thru PDA connect ur device in download mode make sure u have all drivers install once in download mode if the device is detected press start and let it do its work
Do unzip the firmware if its a Zip file and the file will be .tar
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123hiten said:
Yes u can flash the firmware if its for the same version u are having using ODIN
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477&highlight=stock+firmware\
use the above link incase u wanna find more details abt stock firmware etc
Download the stock firmware u wanna install ope ODIN select the firmware thru PDA connect ur device in download mode make sure u have all drivers install once in download mode if the device is detected press start and let it do its work
Do unzip the firmware if its a Zip file and the file will be .tar
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Thanks bro, anyway I'm from Singapore, and i would like to try out the latest firmware(GERMANY DBT I9505XXUBMEA), am i good to go for this 1? is there any problem if i flash this stock rom? Appreciate your help!! :good:
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Thanks bro, anyway I'm from Singapore, and i would like to try out the latest firmware(GERMANY DBT I9505XXUBMEA), am i good to go for this 1? is there any problem if i flash this stock rom? Appreciate your help!! :good:
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No problem u can use that also it will work remember every time u flash it increases counter incase u visit a Samsung service centre u need to reset that using a tool Triangle away which works with root but this is later part incase u need for now u go ahead and flash it
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123hiten said:
No problem u can use that also it will work remember every time u flash it increases counter incase u visit a Samsung service centre u need to reset that using a tool Triangle away which works with root but this is later part incase u need for now u go ahead and flash it
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Thousand thanks bro. Last question, will the flashing of this stock rom reset all my setting including the message, contact number and etc and finally roll back to unroot?
snoopy5 said:
Thousand thanks bro. Last question, will the flashing of this stock rom reset all my setting including the message, contact number and etc and finally roll back to unroot?
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It will not delete the setting apps data etc since u are flashing with odin
However after flashing u make whatever data backup u need and reset the device completely so that the csc will match the new firmware and will work with kies
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123hiten said:
It will not delete the setting apps data etc since u are flashing with odin
However after flashing u make whatever data backup u need and reset the device completely so that the csc will match the new firmware and will work with kies
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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Hi bro, i have a doubt, first of all i must say thank you for your guide and finally i can successfully flash the latest fw. My doubt is that, is that necessary to do a full reset? and what actually csc will related to my fw? lastly, really thanks for your help to guide through a newbie!!
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Hi bro, i have a doubt, first of all i must say thank you for your guide and finally i can successfully flash the latest fw. My doubt is that, is that necessary to do a full reset? and what actually csc will related to my fw? lastly, really thanks for your help to guide through a newbie!!
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its not exactly req to do a full reset but good if u do any issue u were facing b4 will be vanished
and full reset and start will make all changes in CSC etc
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Hi bro, i have a doubt, first of all i must say thank you for your guide and finally i can successfully flash the latest fw. My doubt is that, is that necessary to do a full reset? and what actually csc will related to my fw? lastly, really thanks for your help to guide through a newbie!!
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You can extract csc from the stock firmwares. What carrier are you on?
lzk123 said:
You can extract csc from the stock firmwares. What carrier are you on?
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how can i extract from stock firmwares? i just flash with I9505XXUBMEA so you mean i need to extract from this firmwares? anyway i'm from singapore and i believe my phone is not locked to any carrier.
snoopy5 said:
how can i extract from stock firmwares? i just flash with I9505XXUBMEA so you mean i need to extract from this firmwares? anyway i'm from singapore and i believe my phone is not locked to any carrier.
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I believe you must flash the Singapore or near region Stock ROM.
Disturbed™ said:
I believe you must flash the Singapore or near region Stock ROM.
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My stock rom suppose is I9505XXUAMEA2 if not mistaken and i rooted it last time, while i was flashing some mod just find out my TW launcher force stop and i need to use easy home mode. i mess up with it. saw the post said latest firmwares release which my country will not get it soon and i decided to flash GERMANY I9505XXUBMEA firmwares. surprisingly i din face with any problem like wifi not working, 4g lte non working and etc. everything just fine. i guess is my luck not to gone through factory reset to make CSC work?
snoopy5 said:
My stock rom suppose is I9505XXUAMEA2 if not mistaken and i rooted it last time, while i was flashing some mod just find out my TW launcher force stop and i need to use easy home mode. i mess up with it. saw the post said latest firmwares release which my country will not get it soon and i decided to flash GERMANY I9505XXUBMEA firmwares. surprisingly i din face with any problem like wifi not working, 4g lte non working and etc. everything just fine. i guess is my luck not to gone through factory reset to make CSC work?
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Singapore I9505XXUBMEA firmware is out today. I'm also using the Germany version currently.

Put it back to original

Is there a way to completely make it back to stock like no recovery mode as If I sell it in the future I was wanting to put it back to the original state. Thanks
dragoncurt said:
Is there a way to completely make it back to stock like no recovery mode as If I sell it in the future I was wanting to put it back to the original state. Thanks
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Flash stock rom via Odin .
See XDA or sammobile .
Its all in the stickies .
No way of untipping Knox though .
Bootloader
JJEgan said:
Flash stock rom via Odin .
See XDA or sammobile .
Its all in the stickies .
No way of untipping Knox though .
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Oh okay then do you know where I can get the original boot loader from. Thanks
I have the firmware ready. Thanks
The original bootloader is installed when you flash a stock ROM via Odin.
BTW, I have never seen a custom bootloader for a Samsung phone.
audit13 said:
The original bootloader is installed when you flash a stock ROM via Odin.
BTW, I have never seen a custom bootloader for a Samsung phone.
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Oh okay then. Thanks

N910TUVS2EQE2 Firmware & Modem!

I made these ODIN Flashable Firmware and Modem files for myself. And figured I'd share them here for anyone wanting to upgrade their phone without having to download the entire ROM!
**** Warning!!! FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! XDA or I am not Responsible for ANY Destruction!! ****
Install Directions:
The procedure I use to install these is, In Odin Untick 'AutoReboot', then load Modem file into AP slot, Flash! When complete, Pull battery for 5 sec. Then REBOOT into Download Mode Again.
Then in Odin, load Firmware file into AP slot, Flash! When Complete, REBOOT!
Done!
N910T ONLY!!
Firmware/Bootloader:
Firmware-N910TUVS2EQE2-Firmware.tar.md5
Modem/Baseband:
Modem-N910TUVS2EQE2-Modem.tar.md5
N910T3 ONLY!!
Firmware/Bootloader:
Firmware-N910T3UVS3EQE2-Firmware.tar.md5
Modem/Baseband:
Modem-N910T3UVS3EQE2-Modem.tar.md5
Enjoy!!
They are for t or t3?
Thanks
Edit. I think they are for t only. Could you upload for t3 or explain which files to use? Can I just extract from official fimware and flash the .bin in odin? If yes, which files should I extract?
will5 said:
They are for t or t3?
Thanks
Edit. I think they are for t only. Could you upload for t3 or explain which files to use? Can I just extract from official fimware and flash the .bin in odin? If yes, which files should I extract?
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Yes they are for T.
I can make ones for T3.
I have to download rom so it'll be awhile.
@will5 There you go!!
Great. Thanks
Question
Can it be flash with any rom or just stuck and also can it flash if your still in DOK2 baseband
nemesisgx said:
Can it be flash with any rom or just stuck and also can it flash if your still in DOK2 baseband
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Im a little unsure about your question, so ill try to answer best I can.
Yes this can be flashed with any rom, rom doesnt matter, this is flashed in Odin! It updates your Bootloader and Modem! BUT you must pay attention to what your ROM states. Some ROMS dont work Good with certain Firmware.
About the baseband, This would update it.
Since Im new to the N910T model, Im unsure about the downgrade procedure. So You might want to check that your model can be downgraded back to DOK2 once you update. Just in case your rom dont play nice with new Firmware!!
Hope this answered your question! I added install directions to OP
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Im a little unsure about your question, so ill try to answer best I can.
Yes this can be flashed with any rom, rom doesnt matter, this is flashed in Odin! It updates your Bootloader and Modem! BUT you must pay attention to what your ROM states. Some ROMS dont work Good with certain Firmware.
About the baseband, This would update it.
Since Im new to the N910T model, Im unsure about the downgrade procedure. So You might want to check that your model can be downgraded back to DOK2 once you update. Just in case your rom dont play nice with new Firmware!!
Hope this answered your question! I added install directions to OP
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yes thank you i haven't updated my note 4 so im stock on 5.1.1 boot loader and base band as the rom goes is Dr dr.ketan Rom but thanks
Can someone test these with some roms and report back?
having issues with my Note 4 T-mobile
Hi Guys,
I have used my T-mobile Note 4 for years since it came out. I have replace the batteries once, but like a month ago when there was an update my phone keep restarting and turning off. I then had to get another phone because of that I still cant get it to restart even after I bought a new battery, updated the firmware. can some one guide me the right way to do this right. I think I am not doing the flashing the right way.. with oldin, and the correct firmware. after I do that I get this installing updates andriod show and it stops and reboots again. please help. thanks
manishp101 said:
Hi Guys,
I have used my T-mobile Note 4 for years since it came out. I have replace the batteries once, but like a month ago when there was an update my phone keep restarting and turning off. I then had to get another phone because of that I still cant get it to restart even after I bought a new battery, updated the firmware. can some one guide me the right way to do this right. I think I am not doing the flashing the right way.. with oldin, and the correct firmware. after I do that I get this installing updates andriod show and it stops and reboots again. please help. thanks
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I would highly recommend you start a new thread for this, there are many reasons why a phone could be doing this and you need
to provide more information, like what happened before the phone was restarted, did you have a stock rom or a custom rom, were you trying to flash anything when it started restating, were you rooted, can you boot into recovery or download mode...all these things factor but like I said I would definitively start a new thread because your hijacking someone Else's and it has nothing to do with the topic.
manishp101 said:
Hi Guys,
I have used my T-mobile Note 4 for years since it came out. I have replace the batteries once, but like a month ago when there was an update my phone keep restarting and turning off. I then had to get another phone because of that I still cant get it to restart even after I bought a new battery, updated the firmware. can some one guide me the right way to do this right. I think I am not doing the flashing the right way.. with oldin, and the correct firmware. after I do that I get this installing updates andriod show and it stops and reboots again. please help. thanks
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Yes bud, you'd get better responses making your own post in question area. As I'm not on here a lot. And only people visiting this thread are few to download this link. I just seen your post.
But since I am here I'll try my best to answer you.
Judging by your post, I'm gonna assume your were on pure stock and took an Ota that went bad? Correct?
2. If you used Odin, and noticed you didn't mention getting errors.
So it leads me to ask are you using this firmware here, because this isn't the complete rom. And that's what you want!
Let me know if this is correct? Plus explain more detail? Model T or T3? Last update you were on and file you tried flashing?
And I'll help you get correct file and such.
EQE2 Modem only on DOK2 base 5.1.1 Rom?
Anyone flash just the Modem as per my title over top a Lollipop build and get any better reception or otherwise results or is this a big no go?
There are new firmware and modem QG1, hope they can be uploaded.-
will5 said:
There are new firmware and modem QG1, hope they can be uploaded.-
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/roms-10-29-2014-t2922618
gmenik6 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/roms-10-29-2014-t2922618
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Thanks, but I think those files are only for T1 variant.
Think u' re wrong, you've said to flash bootloader in AP slot (i knew in BL). Modem baseband is CP. AP is for recovery.

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