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[Q] Bricked or salvageable?

I picked up an Iconia that was 'open box' since it was a return. It boots fine, but once Android fires up, it instantly gives me the message 'Powering Down' (continually, it doesn't actually shut off), and won't allow me to do anything. I can get to some menus, but as soon as I try opening any submenus it force-closes and gives me a black screen saying 'Android System'.
I've tried various things to save this little guy:
-various update.zip files located around this forum. All failed part-way or before beginning, resulting in !
-factory reset (wipe memory, cache, etc). It does this succesfully, but when I boot into Android all I get is the 'Android System' screen, and can't do anything.
- ADB. Not sure how to connect w/o being able to use USB debugging.
I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but any help would be greatly appreciated (and sorry in advance if this is the wrong place to post this)!
EDIT
More info: When the update.zip fails, I get the message:
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "ventana" || getprop("ro.build.product") == "ventan
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Working now, see post 3

first of all give us a location (country) where you are living.
second what was the last rom you have flashed version?
do you have cwm installed?
do you have an external sd-card?
once i have this, may be i can help you?

The problem has been fixed now. I was able to use the stock update.zip found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176632
I still wonder what was wrong with all the others though. My location is US. I tried the Chinese unbrick file, several us ota and full recovery files before the one that works, with labels from gen1 to gen5. I even tried switching to a new sdcard.
At least I know I have one that works now.
Thanks for the help.

phud1066 said:
The problem has been fixed now. I was able to use the stock update.zip found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176632
I still wonder what was wrong with all the others though. My location is US. I tried the Chinese unbrick file, several us ota and full recovery files before the one that works, with labels from gen1 to gen5. I even tried switching to a new sdcard.
At least I know I have one that works now.
Thanks for the help.
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Glad you got it going.
The most current US version is 4.010.11. There should be one floating about here somewhere. If I were you, I would install CWM and make a full backup of your tablet as it is now.

Update issues with latest OTA update from ASUS - Rooted with CWM

I Have a tf101 with first the ics upgrade. I recently got notice of the ota update. I ran OTA Rootkeeper and then ran the update. It bombed after reboot with the downed robot. After that would only boot into cwm, unless i cold boot. Even then the update is not applied. How do ii fix this without starting from scratch with a new or factory rom? If i have to restore factory, where/how do i do it Assn how do i then get my phone back to its current state?
Thanks all
Sent from rmy SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA

Go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530337

ssl123 said:
Go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530337
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Thanks for the link, but it's not really helping me.
Firstly, it says nothing about the OTA update and how to address installing it on a rooted system.
Second, that thread has 23 pages and there seem to be a LOT of questions about the integrity of the process they have there.
I would figure that MANY people are in my situation and that there would be a more straightforward answer.

Why are you trying to get update with CWM.?

At this point, this thing is so messed up I want to toss it out the window! I have tried so many fixes! Nothing is working like it should. What is the best way to restore it back to factory...even if it means going pre-ICS and going through the upgrades? I just want the hours of time i'm spending on this to end.

Wait. You had root + CWM with stock 9.2.1.11 and you installed OTA update?
What version of CWM do you have?

Try this thread, I did it and it worked no bother, had to go back to Roach2010 CWM 3.2.0.1 first though --- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1545965

Get an Assert Failed error: apply_patch_check (long string of numbers)
E:Error in /sdcard/patch-edited.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted

Xoom 3G/4G ICS Manual upgrade instructions

here you go. You can upgrade your stock Honeycomb on your 3G/4G Xoom, to ICS. do it yourself and not wait for the OTA update:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/04/download-motorola-xoom-4g-android-4-0-4-imm76l-update/
I'm doing it now. worked like a champ!
Good luck!

Another way to update without USB cable
just updated mine...what i did was this:
1. I downloaded the patch to my internal storage and renamed it update.zip
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot flash recovery rogue-recovery.img (file name found on xda forums )
4. fastboot reboot
5. At the M logo i started pressing the down vol key to select recovery mode then pressed power. After this press power than up will get you into recovery mode. IMPORTANT...DO NOT LET IT BOOT INTO ANDROID OR ELSE CUSTOM RECOVERY WILL BE OVERWROTE AND YOU WILL HAVE TO START OVER AT STEP 2!!
6. When rogue recovery was shown i installed the update.zip from my internal storage.
I am now using the new ICS 4.0.4 update No need for that USB cable idea.

scoobaspeaz said:
just updated mine...what i did was this:
1. I downloaded the patch to my internal storage and renamed it update.zip
2. adb reboot bootloader
3. fastboot flash recovery rogue-recovery.img (file name found on xda forums )
4. fastboot reboot
5. At the M logo i started pressing the down vol key to select recovery mode then pressed power. After this press power than up will get you into recovery mode. IMPORTANT...DO NOT LET IT BOOT INTO ANDROID OR ELSE CUSTOM RECOVERY WILL BE OVERWROTE AND YOU WILL HAVE TO START OVER AT STEP 2!!
6. When rogue recovery was shown i installed the update.zip from my internal storage.
I am now using the new ICS 4.0.4 update No need for that USB cable idea.
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you meant this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1235170

Yes that is the recovery image i used. Thank you for posting the link. Since my post count is low i was unable to post links.

scoobaspeaz said:
Yes that is the recovery image i used. Thank you for posting the link. Since my post count is low i was unable to post links.
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confirm his method works but make sure you have to unlock the device before u flash custom recovery

Error upgrading Verizon Xoom to 4.0.4
Hi have tried to update my Xoom to ICS manually. I get the following error
Finding Update package...
Opening Update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: file_getprop("/system/build.prop", "ro.build.fingerprint") == "verizon/trygon/stingray:3.2.6/HLK75H/237703:user/release-keys" || file_getprop("/system/build.prop", "ro.build.fingerprint") == "verizon/trygon/stingray:4.0.4/IMM76L/345519:user/release-keys"
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted
Any thoughts
thanks
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I have been trying to update my Xoom manually but I think my Honeycomb version which is 3.2.1 build Number HTK75D is not correct? I have tried mashing the update button (nowt happened)
any thoughts ?
thanks

You have to be at least patched to HLK75H before applying this update

This will not work for the 3g only the 4g.

Can anyone post an MD5 checksum on the update zip file?
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I get a strange error. I'm on rooted stock 3.2.6 build HLK75H. I downloaded the zip file. Saved it to /sdcard/ as update.zip. Rebooted into Rogue Recovery, selected zip file from internal storage, selected update.zip and then I get this error:
...
Verifying current system...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("EMMC: /dev/block/platform/sdhci-tegra.3/by-name/boot: 8388608: 8fe0df6c1ee72cc7a302cca6d501f3736f9e2351: 8388608: 1026267ea3f01b247ea2f1ce59934e307d9e093b")
E: Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
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Any thoughts? My guess is that my download isn't completing properly which is why I'd love an MD5SUM for the file....

From what I've seen and been told, you must be unrooted and stock to use this update!

shadow101202 said:
I have been trying to update my Xoom manually but I think my Honeycomb version which is 3.2.1 build Number HTK75D is not correct? I have tried mashing the update button (nowt happened)
any thoughts ?
thanks
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You will need a different file that we don't have a link for yet. You have a 3G CDMA Xoom and the file you downloaded was for the 4G Xoom. If you are willing to be patient and wait, you could assist by providing the link for the 3G OTA file when you get the system update notification on your tablet. If you are interested in helping out, PM me and I'll give you instructions on how to do it so you can be ready when you get the update notification.

rob62551 said:
From what I've seen and been told, you must be unrooted and stock to use this update!
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Well, I'm on stock - but I am rooted. Where can I find the process by which I can unroot?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1680975
This should get you started.
I personally remain rooted. This update does not address use of the USB capabilities I need.
I enjoy using my 500gb drive!
Hope this helps you!

Easier Route....
SBF to HLK75H
Apply ICS update via OTG USB.
Done.
Worked great, and I didnt have to do all that fastboot bootloader dancing in the rain ****.

oldmacnut said:
Easier Route....
SBF to HLK75H
Apply ICS update via OTG USB.
Done.
Worked great, and I didnt have to do all that fastboot bootloader dancing in the rain ****.
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And where, prey tell, did you find a SBF for HLK75H? The only one I know of is for 3.2.2/HLK75D.

No cable? This worked for me, down in the comment sections
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/04/download-motorola-xoom-4g-android-4-0-4-imm76l-update/
Step 1. goto settings, manage applications, select all and find Google Services Framework.
Step 2. Clear all data and force stop.
Step 3. Check for updates .
You may have to do this 3 or more times in a row, but it seems to work.
I just got ICS by doing this today!!!
Good luck and have fun
Got it from here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom/178386-how-force-ics-update-vzw.html
On the 4th time it worked for me.

DarienA said:
No cable? This worked for me, down in the comment sections
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/06/04/download-motorola-xoom-4g-android-4-0-4-imm76l-update/
Step 1. goto settings, manage applications, select all and find Google Services Framework.
Step 2. Clear all data and force stop.
Step 3. Check for updates .
You may have to do this 3 or more times in a row, but it seems to work.
I just got ICS by doing this today!!!
Good luck and have fun
Got it from here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom/178386-how-force-ics-update-vzw.html
On the 4th time it worked for me.
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That method will break push notifications in apps like Twitter, Android Lost, Foursquare, IMDB, etc. If you do that method an an app stops notifying you of things, the only way to fix it is to clear that app's data and set it up again.

oldblue910 said:
That method will break push notifications in apps like Twitter, Android Lost, Foursquare, IMDB, etc. If you do that method an an app stops notifying you of things, the only way to fix it is to clear that app's data and set it up again.
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thanks for that info. I don't really use my tablet for my in terms of push notification (since most of the same apps are installed on my phone), but I'll keep that in mind.
Update ran smooth and quickly, no I need to decide if I'm going to go back to the standard launcher or keep using Go Launcher...

DarienA said:
thanks for that info. I don't really use my tablet for my in terms of push notification (since most of the same apps are installed on my phone), but I'll keep that in mind.
Update ran smooth and quickly, no I need to decide if I'm going to go back to the standard launcher or keep using Go Launcher...
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In the 3g doesn't work...
Enviado desde mi Galaxy Nexus usando Tapatalk 2

It probably means they haven't released the 3G HTK75D -> IMM76L update file yet. Shouldn't be more than another few days. When it comes, if you could post the link, I'd greatly appreciate it. If you don't know how to get the link, PM me for instructions.
I maintain a repository of stock Google firmware for the Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, and Xoom at randomphantasmagoria.com and will need that link so I can add that file to the repository.
Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk 2

[WARINING] DO NOT install a recovery from 4.1 on a 4.2 tablet!

Guys, I think this post is needed and probably should be sticked on all TF300T forums. I saw a lot of people bricked their tablets for good on Q&A because they didn't read all the info or were just careless. So, if you are on 4.2.1 firmware version, or thinking about upgrading, read this info carefully!
If your tablet has 4.2.1 Android version from Asus, DO NOT FLASH A RECOVERY THAT WAS ACTUALLY MADE FOR 4.1 TABLETS! You will end up on a PERMANENT BRICK with no solution until now. You won't be able to use fastboot ever again. You won't be able to flash anything ever again. You will be stuck with a bricked tablet!
Older ROMs won't work with the new bootloader, such as CM10.1 and ParanoidAndroid ! READ THE ROM THREAD AND ENSURE IT SAYS IT WORKS ON A 4.2 BOOTLOADER! If you are unsure, then READ THE THREAD ANSWERS, ASK AND SEARCH! Five minutes of search can save you from ruin your tablet.
OLDER KERNELS WON'T WORK ON THE NEW BOOTLOADER!! Don't even try to flash TF700T ones!!
If you are looking for a Recovery for a 4.2.1 bootloader (and a complete guide for updating), read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982 Don't do it with any other tutorial: they are for 4.1 bootloaders!
STAY AWAY FROM CWM FOR NOW!
If you don't want to download TWRP from the post above and want to do it from the official TWRP website ensure that you use the correct version for your bootloader! Any other one will brick your tablet! Read the list below:
If you are on Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3): download openrecovery-twrp-2.#.#.#-tf300t(g)-ICS.blob
If you are on Jelly Bean (Android 4.1.1): download openrecovery-twrp-2.#.#.#-tf300t(g)-JB.blob
If you are on Jelly Bean (Android 4.2.1): download openrecovery-twrp-2.#.#.#-tf300t(g)-4.2.blob
Here you have a list of ROMs that are compatible with the new bootloader and are safe to flash once you are on 4.2.1 firmware:
CleanROM Inheritance Xenogenesis from sbdags
Energy™ from NRGZ28
GRIMLOCK from hardslog
CyanogenMod 10.1 Unofficial from pcoussa
ROM-THEME- STOCK KERNEL Stock Asus Firmware 10.6.1.15.3 from surdu_petru
I hope I was clear enough

joelalmeidaptg said:
There is NO CONFIRMED WAY FOR DOWNGRADING, so if you want to upgrade to 4.2.1, keep in mind that you may never be able to return to 4.1 bootloader.
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Just tried downloading the oldest update image from ASUS' official website and flashing it manually via fastboot, I managed to downgrade to 4.1.1 and flash recovery-jb.img without any mounting/bootloop issue whatsoever.
You just need to unpack the official zip, get the blob and flash it inside the "staging" partition. The tablet will repartition the whole NAND and reinstall 4.1.1. (obviously after flashing you need to wipe /data to prevent bootloops -- /emmc will be formatted while flashing)

LucentW said:
Just tried downloading the oldest update image from ASUS' official website and flashing it manually via fastboot, I managed to downgrade to 4.1.1 and flash recovery-jb.img without any mounting/bootloop issue whatsoever.
You just need to unpack the official zip, get the blob and flash it inside the "staging" partition. The tablet will repartition the whole NAND and reinstall 4.1.1. (obviously after flashing you need to wipe /data to prevent bootloops -- /emmc will be formatted while flashing)
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Well, didn't know that I'm removing that part from the post
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using CROMI

Hi all
Just a fact : I managed to install the CWMrecovery over the Official Asus update 4.2.1. I'm not sure, but I think the issue is with TWRP. My 64 Go ext.SD became unstable (had to reformat it via Gparted) and the whole system too...
Now I'm back on a "classical" recovery, no root, no unlock, official 4.2.1 Asus and everything is smooth so far...i'll let you know.
Narrow escape, I must say...
Joel, you're the man : you're right to prevent everyone from a catastrophy. Thanks.
Okdac

Wow.....So many people bricking their TF300s. Q&A section is like walking into A&E.....
People need to stop, read and flash after reading again....
It's a real shame. I wish we could help. There are so many threads in there where the answer is sorry, you are bricked because you didn't do your research.....

sbdags said:
Wow.....So many people bricking their TF300s. Q&A section is like walking into A&E.....
People need to stop, read and flash after reading again....
It's a real shame. I wish we could help. There are so many threads in there where the answer is sorry, you are bricked because you didn't do your research.....
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Yeah, Q&A is like a "brick sanctuary"... Poor creatures lol

part of the reason i haven't done mine. until we get a o.c kernel its not worth it i have o.c on cm10.1 with 4.2.2 . not worth the plunge until then . once we get source and sd does his magic. ill do it. but i feel like ive read the thread so much i see it in my sleep.lol
Sent From My Unlocked & Rooted 4.2.2 Android Powered []D [] []V[] []D TF300T

I'm glad you made this thread Joel. Hopefully people will take the time to actually read because It will definitely help them out.
I've decided to revert back to CROMI 3.3 for now. Everything works for me plus I still have the option to change ROMs and overclock the kernel.
Hopefully an OC Kernel will be released soon.
Sent from my LG-LG855 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

Just to make sure: this file contains the patched TWRP for 4.2.1
Good post! :good:

Just bumping up this post
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using CROMI

joelalmeidaptg said:
Just bumping up this post
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using CROMI
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Hopefully people will read this!

treo4life said:
Hopefully people will read this!
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No doubt. The TF300 makes a VERY expensive paperweight.
I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen anyone in here asking for help using Team Viewer. lol :cyclops:

Unbelievable!!!
I just went to stock 4.2 and was in the process of fastbooting the new TWRP recovery (for 4.2) onto my tablet. I flashed recovery and then entered the reboot command. Just then, I noticed I was in the wrong folder and I flashed the wrong twrp.blob file - the old one!! I panicked and unplugged immediately (about 10 seconds after the reboot command was entered). I didn't know what to do then, so I chose the wipe data option on the fastboot protocol screen.
Now I'm stuck on the ASUS screen - the one that says "The Device is Unlocked" in the top left. If I hold power and volume down it reboots right back to this screen - not able to get to the fastboot protocol screen. I'm pretty sure I'm bricked. Can someone confirm if this is the case? Is there anyway out of this mess?
So mad at myself right now...

Winter Is Coming said:
Unbelievable!!!
I just went to stock 4.2 and was in the process of fastbooting the new TWRP recovery (for 4.2) onto my tablet. I flashed recovery and then entered the reboot command. Just then, I noticed I was in the wrong folder and I flashed the wrong twrp.blob file - the old one!! I panicked and unplugged immediately (about 10 seconds after the reboot command was entered). I didn't know what to do then, so I chose the wipe data option on the fastboot protocol screen.
Now I'm stuck on the ASUS screen - the one that says "The Device is Unlocked" in the top left. If I hold power and volume down it reboots right back to this screen - not able to get to the fastboot protocol screen. I'm pretty sure I'm bricked. Can someone confirm if this is the case? Is there anyway out of this mess?
So mad at myself right now...
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Yup, you are... I think only Asus can fix it now :'(
Hey could you please try something? There is a reset spot on our tablet, bellow the SD card thing. Use a paper clip or something to click on it and tell me if that helped

Good idea on the reset button, but it did not help in this case. After pressing the button with a paperclip the screen would go black for ~3 seconds and then go right back to the ASUS screen. I tried again to get into fastboot mode, but no dice. This thing is toast! I guess I'll have to RMA this brick.
Folks, please don't be careless like me and make sure you flash the correct recovery files.

Winter Is Coming said:
Good idea on the reset button, but it did not help in this case. After pressing the button with a paperclip the screen would go black for ~3 seconds and then go right back to the ASUS screen. I tried again to get into fastboot mode, but no dice. This thing is toast! I guess I'll have to RMA this brick.
Folks, please don't be careless like me and make sure you flash the correct recovery files.
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Well, now we know that the reset button is useless... Bad luck for you man...

Well...I actually tried to flash old ROMs a good number o times but it didn't bricked my tab! Thanks for warning though
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk HD

omidz said:
Well...I actually tried to flash old ROMs a good number o times but it didn't bricked my tab! Thanks for warning though
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk HD
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Roms aren't the issue. It's the old recovery with the latest bootloader that causes the brick.

I didnt get bricked doing this , Why ?
joelalmeidaptg said:
Guys, I think this post is needed and probably should be sticked on all TF300T forums. I saw a lot of people bricked their tablets for good on Q&A because they didn't read all the info or were just careless. So, if you are on 4.2.1 firmware version, or thinking about upgrading, read this info carefully!
If your tablet has 4.2.1 Android version from Asus, DO NOT FLASH A RECOVERY THAT WAS ACTUALLY MADE FOR 4.1 TABLETS! You will end up on a PERMANENT BRICK with no solution until now. You won't be able to use fastboot ever again. You won't be able to flash anything ever again. You will be stuck with a bricked tablet!
Older ROMs won't work with the new bootloader, such as CM10.1 and ParanoidAndroid ! READ THE ROM THREAD AND ENSURE IT SAYS IT WORKS ON A 4.2 BOOTLOADER! If you are unsure, then READ THE THREAD ANSWERS, ASK AND SEARCH! Five minutes of search can save you from ruin your tablet.
OLDER KERNELS WON'T WORK ON THE NEW BOOTLOADER!! Don't even try to flash TF700T ones!!
If you are looking for a Recovery for a 4.2.1 bootloader (and a complete guide for updating), read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187982
STAY AWAY FROM CWM FOR NOW!
Here you have a list of ROMs that are compatible with the new bootloader and are safe to flash once you are on 4.2.1 firmware:
CleanROM Inheritance 4.x from sbdags
Energy™ from NRGZ28
I hope I was clear enough
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Ive instaled twrp 2.4.4.0 In my tf300 with android 4.2.1 and it worked but it not mount any directory , so i cant instal any rom . Next i found a custom twrp recovery and it mount all but i try to instal PA from aospa and it not boots , so i reinstal OTA with any problem .

ocapad said:
Ive instaled twrp 2.4.4.0 In my tf300 with android 4.2.1 and it worked but it not mount any directory , so i cant instal any rom . Next i found a custom twrp recovery and it mount all but i try to instal PA from aospa and it not boots , so i reinstal OTA with any problem .
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Where does it say you can install PA above? You must be on the 4.1.1 bootloader for PA. There are only 2 roms currently compatible with the 4.2.1 bootloader as it says above.......

[OTA Update] [Oreo] Galaxy S7 Active Update to Android Oreo Guide

This Guide is one i wrote in a reply on another forum, I thought more people would see it if i posted it here as well. As usual, if you brick your phone while following this guide, it is your problem, and i take no repsonsibility for any bricked S7 Actives due to this guide. Its not likely, but in the event that it occurs, understand that it's your problem.
There is no s7 active oreo rom in ODIN flashable format available yet, but you can update by flashing nougat, and flashing two ota flashable zip files in stock recovery. If you go to this website, and click the blue download button, you can extract the downloaded file with 7zip, or winrar, and flash the md5 files in ODIN, and you will then be on stock android nougat. You can then copy this zip file to your phone's external micro sd card, without extracting it, and use stock recovery mode (turn off, then volume up + home + power) to "apply update from sd card", or if you don't have a micro sd card, click "apply update from adb" and look up "how to use adb sideload" on google. Once it's done updating, do the same thing with this zip file, using stock recovery and "apply update from sd card" or using "apply update from ADB", and you will be on android 8.0 oreo. you can always use the first file you downloaded to go back to stock nougat if you don't like oreo, but it's working great for me! Enjoy android Oreo on your S7 Active, hopefully we will see a root soon, as the nougat root just bricks my phone while it is on oreo. I do not recommend using a newer oreo OTA zip instead of the one i posted, as some of the other ones flash a newer bootloader, thus preventing a downgrade back to nougat in the event something catastrophic happens.
Reply and let me know if this worked for you, or if it didn't, tell me where the process failed.
remember to hit thanks, and if you want to support me, consider donating to me by clicking here!

Yay! Had trouble with the download stopping and varying speed download (mostly slow) but now that I've got it all went as normal.
Did seem to take a little longer than normal on the factory recovery updates but no problems to report there.
Up and running now but I've yet to play with it more than opening a few apps and testing features.
Now we need an unlocked bootloader!!! I miss having custom ROMs, debloat, and a real firewall...
Maybe someday. Maybe.

Hello
I recently installed the version G891AUCU2BQB2
Do I need to install all the files that appear in the link you gave?
Sorry about my English and sorry for the questions of a novice
Thank you

yossiv69 said:
Hello
I recently installed the version G891AUCU2BQB2
Do I need to install all the files that appear in the link you gave?
Sorry about my English and sorry for the questions of a novice
Thank you
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I don't know what Jacob says about your doubt, but probably you can downgrade the build to the BQD4 and then install the updates until the BRB5. I did something similar, I downgrade the build BQF2 to BQD4 and then I installed the updates (the last was the build BRB5) to be able to install android oreo (build CRC7).
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jacoblong09 said:
This Guide is one i wrote in a reply on another forum, I thought more people would see it if i posted it here as well. As usual, if you brick your phone while following this guide, it is your problem, and i take no repsonsibility for any bricked S7 Actives due to this guide. Its not likely, but in the event that it occurs, understand that it's your problem.
There is no s7 active oreo rom in ODIN flashable format available yet, but you can update by flashing nougat, and flashing two ota flashable zip files in stock recovery. If you go to this website, and click the blue download button, you can extract the downloaded file with 7zip, or winrar, and flash the md5 files in ODIN, and you will then be on stock android nougat. You can then copy this zip file to your phone's external micro sd card, without extracting it, and use stock recovery mode (turn off, then volume up + home + power) to "apply update from sd card", or if you don't have a micro sd card, click "apply update from adb" and look up "how to use adb sideload" on google. Once it's done updating, do the same thing with this zip file, using stock recovery and "apply update from sd card" or using "apply update from ADB", and you will be on android 8.0 oreo. you can always use the first file you downloaded to go back to stock nougat if you don't like oreo, but it's working great for me! Enjoy android Oreo on your S7 Active, hopefully we will see a root soon, as the nougat root just bricks my phone while it is on oreo. I do not recommend using a newer oreo OTA zip instead of the one i posted, as some of the other ones flash a newer bootloader, thus preventing a downgrade back to nougat in the event something catastrophic happens.
Reply and let me know if this worked for you, or if it didn't, tell me where the process failed.
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Hi Jacob, I have a doubt, do you have any problem with the HRM sensor? I can't use it. I could use it with nougat but with oreo it doesn't work (even if I test it in the *#0*# the sensor doesn't work). Thank you!!

Bro, I’m sorry, I can’t help, I accidentally bricked my s7 active last month, and it was hard bricked, I accidentally flashed the wrong boot loader, so I had to return it and I know how people feel about this, but there was a great deal on an iPhone 6s :/
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jacoblong09 said:
Bro, I’m sorry, I can’t help, I accidentally bricked my s7 active last month, and it was hard bricked, I accidentally flashed the wrong boot loader, so I had to return it and I know how people feel about this, but there was a great deal on an iPhone 6s :/
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Haha. I'm thinking about getting a 6S as well. How's the standby battery life compared to the S7 Active?

Yeah, I can make it last a day, I got mine used, so my battery has 85% of its original health, I would think one with a newer battery in it would last longer, especially since this one lasts the whole day.... if you find one cheap, I recommend, but only the 6s/6s plus, not the 6/6 plus

Thanks, works great
Thanks so much, I was able to update my phone that has been off of any network for over a year. I update my S7 Active from BQH1 all the way through to CRD4, took a while having to manually update each OTA file. 6 updates later and I am running Android 8, so far no issues, no sim atm so can not tell if all functions are good, but seems to be so. Been 24 hours since and have not had a single issue. Even got it network unlocked and am running a T-Mobile sim, works like a charm.

jacoblong09 said:
Bro, I’m sorry, I can’t help, I accidentally bricked my s7 active last month, and it was hard bricked, I accidentally flashed the wrong boot loader, so I had to return it and I know how people feel about this, but there was a great deal on an iPhone 6s :/
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Oh bro, don't worry, it's okay! Have a good life with your iPhone 6 :'v. Thank you bro!

When I try to install the BRA7 to BRB5 update, my phone gives this error.
Could someone that knows more than me interpret this for me and tell me what I need to do?
Installing update...
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system at /system: Permission denied
source: samsung/poseidonlteuc/poseidonlteatt:7.0/NRD90M/G891AUCS2BRA7:user/releasekeys
source: samsung/poseidonlteuc/poseidonlteatt:7.0/NRD90M/G891AUCU2BRB5:user/releasekeys
Build_number : QB16651846
Verifying current system...
e3005: "/system/SW_Configuration.xml" as unexpected contents.
E:Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
Successfully verify for dmverify hash tree
Installation aborted.

Trying to flash SM-G891A_G891AUCS2BRA7_USA_ATT_v7.0, but I keep getting a "md5 error! Binary is invalid" when trying to load the AP file in Odin3 v3.13. Is this legit?

what build are you on currently?

Traxxasman10 said:
When I try to install the BRA7 to BRB5 update, my phone gives this error.
Could someone that knows more than me interpret this for me and tell me what I need to do?
Installing update...
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system at /system: Permission denied
source: samsung/poseidonlteuc/poseidonlteatt:7.0/NRD90M/G891AUCS2BRA7:user/releasekeys
source: samsung/poseidonlteuc/poseidonlteatt:7.0/NRD90M/G891AUCU2BRB5:user/releasekeys
Build_number : QB16651846
Verifying current system...
e3005: "/system/SW_Configuration.xml" as unexpected contents.
E:Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
Successfully verify for dmverify hash tree
Installation aborted.
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I am currently having this issue trying to update from S3BRD1 to U3CRE7. I was running CRD4 but downgraded so I could go up to CRE build, but no luck. Were you able to figure out what is causing this issue?

saintbump said:
I am currently having this issue trying to update from S3BRD1 to U3CRE7. I was running CRD4 but downgraded so I could go up to CRE build, but no luck. Were you able to figure out what is causing this issue?
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Nope, still looking for an answer

Traxxasman10 said:
Nope, still looking for an answer
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I gave up on trying to apply the CRE7 update and went ahead and settled with the CRE5 and it loaded just fine. Might have been a corrupt file, downloaded it 3 times. :silly:

Traxxasman10 said:
Nope, still looking for an answer
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Just a thought, they recently uploaded a stock U3BRD1, which brings the bootloader to the newest (no root possible), then just OTA update from there.

Successfully flashed CRC7 on my S7 Active (I'm in Canada and can't get OTA updates).
However my Samsung Pay can no longer register my Canadian credit cards (it was working fine on Nougat build BRB5). Anyone in a similar situation?

Peace
Where can I find the file SS-G891AUCU2BQF2-to-S2BQG1-UP.zip
Thanks Yossi

yossiv69 said:
Peace
Where can I find the file SS-G891AUCU2BQF2-to-S2BQG1-UP.zip
Thanks Yossi
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On my cloud folder there are all OTA updates. Here is SS-G891AUCU2BQF2-to-S2BQG1-UP.zip.
Russian post about all OTA updates on 4pda.ru for quick naviagation.

khaliullov said:
On my cloud folder there are all OTA updates. Here is SS-G891AUCU2BQF2-to-S2BQG1-UP.zip.
Russian post about all OTA updates on 4pda.ru for quick naviagation.
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Thank you:good::good::good: