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I write this guide to help you, since I've had problems downgrading from ICS to Gingerbread.
Things you need:
1. Samsung drivers
2. Stock Gingerbread firmware with individual files (including bootloaders) I used JVZ Firmware
3. Odin
Procedure:
1. Install Samsung Mobile Drivers
2. Open Odin
3. Get the phone to the Download Mode by pressing(VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
4. Select PIT (usually 512)
5. Select BOOTLOADER (APBOOT)
6. Select PDA (CODE)
7. Select PHONE (MODEM)
8. Select CSC (CSC)
9. If 'Re-Partition'is not checked under 'Option', check it.
10. Press the Start button
Note:
If you want to upgrade to a later firmware (eg JW6 - It has only one .tar file),
1. go to the Download Mode again select the file under PDA.
2. DO NOT select the PIT, BOOTLOADER, PHONE, CSC files.
3. DO NOT check 'Re-Partition'.
4. Press the START button.
Hope this post helped you.
Thanks!
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koko98 said:
Thanks!
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I am glad it helped.
Stuck!
Your posting is very timely! Wife's i9000 on CM9 is acting up (wifi loop, random rebooting, and low memory errors). So I want to downgrade to my nandroid back-up with CM 7.1 or at least fresh install CM 7.2. BUT I keep ending up with my back-up on top of CM 9 boot and then getting stuck with a boot loop.
I'm guessing I need to revert to a Gingerbread boot then I can restore the nandroid backup or then upgrade to CM 7.2. I read your posting but I'm not clear where I can get the needed bootloaders. Would be great if I could skip reinstalling stock and just go straight to CM 7 (whatever version) as then I wouldn't have to reunlock the bootloader.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
The problem could be the version of CWM... both are v5? they said that nandroid backup of cwm 3 have some issues on cwm 5 (CM9 comes with cwm5).
ConfuciusTse said:
Your posting is very timely! Wife's i9000 on CM9 is acting up (wifi loop, random rebooting, and low memory errors). So I want to downgrade to my nandroid back-up with CM 7.1 or at least fresh install CM 7.2. BUT I keep ending up with my back-up on top of CM 9 boot and then getting stuck with a boot loop.
I'm guessing I need to revert to a Gingerbread boot then I can restore the nandroid backup or then upgrade to CM 7.2. I read your posting but I'm not clear where I can get the needed bootloaders. Would be great if I could skip reinstalling stock and just go straight to CM 7 (whatever version) as then I wouldn't have to reunlock the bootloader.
Suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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A nicely written, well laid out, concise guide, nice work
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adding the bootloader, imho isn't necessary. personally I never use them, just PDA+MODEM+CSC.
512.PIT is mandatory (yaffs2 -> rfs) , GB bootloader won't do any harm.
In case the update sequence was Froyo -> ICS, downgrade to GB will require GB bootloader.
Hi
ive download a stock odin rom from http://www.sammobile.com
but the file does not contain a PIT file
can some one please post one that i can use
im currently running the remICS rom and want to flash the latest rom for my country that ive download from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=4643
thanks
here: Odin + pit
same package as sammobile, w/o zip-password.
has 3 pit files, use pit-512 only!
ive download 2 diffrent stock odim roms but when i flash them i just get boot loops
both of the roms ive downloaded contain the one tar file so i flash it per OP
but i just get reboots so i have to reinstall the ics rom
can some one post a link to a GB rom that has all of pit,bootloader,pds,phone and csc in the one file
thanks
Ignore that last message
Downloaded one from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
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Thank you
Thank you for the simple guide I downgraded from ICS to JW6 and got stuck in a bootloop, your guide helped me out of that
Thanks man, brilliant guide. Helped me a lot.
As I was busy I couldn't reply to all posts but I am happy this helped you all.
Do we really need a repartition ?
Can we downgrade from ICS to GB without this ?
Most of the forum suggest not to do that as it can lead to hard brick.
sk76 said:
Do we really need a repartition ?
Can we downgrade from ICS to GB without this ?
Most of the forum suggest not to do that as it can lead to hard brick.
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Do you have any better option to switch from ext4 to rfs?
Odin + PIT 512 + repartition prepare partition layout for Samsung stock ROM using rfs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
Thanks...
what if i am on a custom ROM like CM9,are the steps the same to going back to stock?
CM9 = ICS = Android 4.0.4
SCIENTYREAL said:
I write this guide to help you, since I've had problems downgrading from ICS to Gingerbread.
Things you need:
1. Samsung drivers
2. Stock Gingerbread firmware with individual files (including bootloaders) I used JVZ Firmware
3. Odin
Procedure:
1. Install Samsung Mobile Drivers
2. Open Odin
3. Get the phone to the Download Mode by pressing(VolumeDown+Home+Power) buttons and connect the phone to your PC (your phone should be recognized)
4. Select PIT (usually 512)
5. Select BOOTLOADER (APBOOT)
6. Select PDA (CODE)
7. Select PHONE (MODEM)
8. Select CSC (CSC)
9. If 'Re-Partition'is not checked under 'Option', check it.
10. Press the Start button
Note:
If you want to upgrade to a later firmware (eg JW6 - It has only one .tar file),
1. go to the Download Mode again select the file under PDA.
2. DO NOT select the PIT, BOOTLOADER, PHONE, CSC files.
3. DO NOT check 'Re-Partition'.
4. Press the START button.
Hope this post helped you.
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Possible to downgrade for GT-P1000
hello
i wiped data/factory reset my Samsung gs 4 after which all the good apps were erased and i can't access recovery. when i press v up home and power i get this photo (see attachments) so how to fix this? can i fix it by flashing official firmware? what should i exactly do please help
my device isn't rooted.... firmware v 4.2.2
monrokhoury said:
hello
i wiped data/factory reset my Samsung gs 4 after which all the good apps were erased and i can't access recovery. when i press v up home and power i get this photo (see attachments) so how to fix this? can i fix it by flashing official firmware? what should i exactly do please help
my device isn't rooted.... firmware v 4.2.2
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U cannot get back erased applications until u hv a backup. U may restore them from google account in case u opted in option to keep backup there during setting up of ur phone.
For recovery u can download the recovery of ur choice if u want & flash it via odin.
If u want to be on stock just flash stock firmware or wanam stock rom & u would b back to stock.
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EASY just download and flash Stock rom VIA Odin
Hello everybody, I have a galaxy note 3 sm-n900 and I have flashed another rom on my phone ,
but what I have got is null imei and I don't have any backup for efs file
I have tried to flash a stock rom but still have the same problem.
All what I want is a simple way to re-enter my IMEI that I have under my battery into my note 3.
mo.programmer said:
Hello everybody, I have a galaxy note 3 sm-n900 and I have flashed another rom on my phone ,
but what I have got is null imei and I don't have any backup for efs file
I have tried to flash a stock rom but still have the same problem.
All what I want is a simple way to re-enter my IMEI that I have under my battery into my note 3.
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There is no simple way to enter the IMEI manually.
After flashing stock rom, try to reflash the modem (baseband) 1 or 2 times more.
Does the baseband stick after flashing? Check the Baseband Version with Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app (under FIRMWARE INFO section).
Re-flash stock rom and modem
vndnguyen said:
After flashing stock rom, try to reflash the modem (baseband) 1 or 2 times more.
Does the baseband stick after flashing? Check the Baseband Version
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I need a way to patch my IMEI .
But if I have to flash stock rom how I can determine which version because I have lost mobile info after this operation,
and how I can reset efs if I want that.
mo.programmer said:
I need a way to patch my IMEI .
But if I have to flash stock rom how I can determine which version because I have lost mobile info after this operation,
and how I can reset efs if I want that.
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As you can see in the screenshots, your baseband is null so you have to flash the modem or the stock firmware again.
The screenshot shows your original CSC is KSA (Saudi Arabia). Try to download this stock firmware and flash again.
Open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser' > enter KSA into the CSC textbox > tap Go button to search for the firmware.
vndnguyen said:
As you can see in the screenshots, your baseband is null so you have to flash the modem or the stock firmware again.
The screenshot shows your original CSC is KSA (Saudi Arabia). Try to download this stock firmware and flash again.
Open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app > Menu > 'Firmware Browser' > enter KSA into the CSC textbox > tap Go button to search for the firmware.
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Actually I have flashed KSA rom on my phone and tried more than one stock rom ,and I have tried to flash five different modem files that I have found on the internet but nothing have changed, and that is the reason why I want a way to batch my IMEI because flashing new stock rom and new modem file have no sense.
Pleeeeeeeease Help I'm in need for solution.
mo.programmer said:
Actually I have flashed KSA rom on my phone and tried more than one stock rom ,and I have tried to flash five different modem files that I have found on the internet but nothing have changed, and that is the reason why I want a way to batch my IMEI because flashing new stock rom and new modem file have no sense.
Pleeeeeeeease Help I'm in need for solution.
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OK no problem.
The problem now is that your baseband is NULL, so you must reflash a vaild baseband.
Follow this instruction: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/ref-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005-gsm-modems-t2842806
vndnguyen said:
OK no problem.
The problem now is that your baseband is NULL, so you must reflash a vaild baseband.
Follow this instruction: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/ref-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005-gsm-modems-t2842806
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It's for sm-n9005. Don't flash that modem on sm-n900.
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mo.programmer said:
Actually I have flashed KSA rom on my phone and tried more than one stock rom ,and I have tried to flash five different modem files that I have found on the internet but nothing have changed, and that is the reason why I want a way to batch my IMEI because flashing new stock rom and new modem file have no sense.
Pleeeeeeeease Help I'm in need for solution.
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Flash this modem."N900_XXUENE1_MODEM_CWM"
Need a file?pm me.
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meetpatel said:
It's for sm-n9005. Don't flash that modem on sm-n900.
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I mean the instruction to flash the modem. The OP should find the proper modem by himself.
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unfortunately
meetpatel said:
Flash this modem."N900_XXUENE1_MODEM_CWM"
Need a file?pm me.
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unfortunately,none of the above solution have worked for me
1. should I flash a specific stock rom for sm-n900 (how I can determine which one because I have lost the original information)
2. should I try to clear EFS with odin ( when try to flash modem).
3. should I try a custom rom that make sense for this kind of problems ( help to choose !!!).
4. should I apply an update a zip file from CWM mode ( which file should I Use)
5. Is there any ADB command that can batch my IMEI.
6. Is it useful to take EFS backup from another note 3 sm-n900 (what I have to do after that).
I feel so lost, I need a help PROFESSIONAL
Tried this? Worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507403
Finally got the solution
Dear all thanks for everyone who try to help me
I have got the solution for my problem
1- just try to flash a stock rom for note 3.
2- and then root it.
3- delete the efs folder.
4- reboot the phone.
mo.programmer said:
Dear all thanks for everyone who try to help me
I have got the solution for my problem
1- just try to flash a stock rom for note 3.
2- and then root it.
3- delete the efs folder.
4- reboot the phone.
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How can you restore the IMEI by deleting the EFS folder?
IMEI
vndnguyen said:
How can you restore the IMEI by deleting the EFS folder?
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I have not restored it, but I got a new IMEI , now my wireless work, and the baseband appear.
mo.programmer said:
Dear all thanks for everyone who try to help me
I have got the solution for my problem
1- just try to flash a stock rom for note 3.
2- and then root it.
3- delete the efs folder.
4- reboot the phone.
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How can I delete efs folder ?
can you give a details, thanks
hi everyone my mobile note 3 exynos imei null and baseband unknown how to repair imei can anyone help me.
As per multiple threads restore your backed up EFS folder.
OR Read this thread
Or try flashing stock firmware via Odin .
bro i have flashed two times with odin and flash v4.3 also but not got any solution ,
bro if you know about any tool for repair or restore imei of this device please tell me,
i am trying to repair imei with z3x tool but in this tool not showing n900 exynos model.
Suggest a phone repair shop.
Illegal methods of IMEI fixes etc are not allowed on XDA .
Thanks for your suggestion
but i am a hardware mechanic and i am trying to learn software for better experience THANKS
i've been reading this thread over in the General discussions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/lollipop-ota-note-3-n900-started-t2973773
i currently have K14-Dr.Ketan custom ROM flashed to my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519897
and my recovery is TWRP v2.7.1.0
the CSC code is: INU.
at first, i thought i couldn't update to the Lollipop update because its CSC code is XXV/THL
but then i saw a reply somewhere in the midst saying to flash a 4.4.2 version to change my code to the proper one.
i'm not entirely sure what to do. any help would be much appreciated!
(typo edits)
mrhomiec said:
i've been reading this thread over in the General discussions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/lollipop-ota-note-3-n900-started-t2973773
i currently have K14-Dr.Ketan custom ROM flashed to my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519897
and my recovery is TWRP v2.7.1.0
the CSC code is: INU.
at first, i thought i could update to the Lollipop update because its CSC code is XXV/THL
but then i saw a reply somewhere in the midst saying to flash a 4.4.2 version to change my code to the proper one.
i'm not entirely sure what to do. any help would be much appreciated!
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It take time to change csc code.
Read this topic and change to XXV.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2342328
so i don't understand a few things in regard to the steps...
1b. You are on stock ROM but is on other's region firmware and is rooted (based on Samsung official firmware). Same, just download your stock latest update firmware from sammobile.com first. Which contains your region's CSC.
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so since my stock custom ROM is INU-based, i go and download the INU firmware?
2. Ok, now both are on a stock ROM but rooted, check your CSC using the CSC Changer app.
3. If not working, then install ES File Explorer from Playstore or link below (recommended) or other file browser with Root access ability. Open the side menu and select Root Explorer.
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i only found one app in the Play Store with this name, and it's 0.99 cents, before i buy it, is that the correct one? or if i don't want to buy it, i just continue with step 3?
7. Alright all done, reboot your phone first. Then reset the BIN counter using Triangle Away. (Again, friendly reminder: Do not enter CWM Recovery again as it will increase the BIN counter) Reboot and put your phone in Download mode. Flash the stock ROM you've downloaded though ODIN.
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so if i go with the ES File Explorer route, i can then go straight into flashing the Lollipop firmware?
also, do i need the app Triangle Away? if i don't care about the BIN counter?
my goal is to be unrooted, on Lollipop, with/without Knox counter tripped.
It doesnt matter INU or whatever region. As long as your device is N900 , Just download NJ3 firmware with XXV region which download link given in that post or download from sammobile.
Secondly, better to do factory reset after u flashed NJ3.
3. No need to buy csc changer. Just install free"phone info" from play store and check ur csc and if not xxv, change ur csc code to xxv with that "phone info" application.
4. You may need to flash NJ3 again or wipe data until u see ur csc is xxv.
5. Follow the instruction about lollipop post.
6. You can skip supersu 2.40 step if u dont want a root.
satslu said:
3. No need to buy csc changer. Just install free"phone info" from play store and check ur csc and if not xxv, change ur csc code to xxv with that "phone info" application.
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i found 2 apps on the Play Store, which one is it?
Phone Info *Samsung* (this one has more downloads and reviews)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Phone Info
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sysinfo.sysinfo.sysinfo
mrhomiec said:
i found 2 apps on the Play Store, which one is it?
Phone Info *Samsung* (this one has more downloads and reviews)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Phone Info
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sysinfo.sysinfo.sysinfo
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The upper one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
satslu said:
The upper one.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
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thank you! just so i understand correctly, i use this app to change my code, then i can go straight to flashing the 5.0 firmware in Odin?
mrhomiec said:
thank you! just so i understand correctly, i use this app to change my code, then i can go straight to flashing the 5.0 firmware in Odin?
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You may need to flash NJ3 again or wipe data until u see ur csc is xxv. Follow the instruction about lollipop post and yes u can start lollipop step.
i ended up following the "new" method posted to the original topic. and just in case anyone finds this thread, here are the exact steps i took:
1. Flash TWRP via ODIN
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i was using Odin 3.09. put your N900 into download mode by powering it off, then holding the Vol Down + Home Button + Power Button.
then within Odin, click on the "AP" button and browse for the "openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-ha3g.img.tar" file, and click the Start button
1.1 Enter TWRP and create Backup. (To safe)
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boot to custom recovery by having your N900 powered off, then holding the Vol Up + Home Button + Power Button.
perform a nandroid backup, and reboot the phone back into Android
1.2. Copy unziped file at /twrp/4d00279c40989079/2014-12-18--00-18-21 LRX21V.N900XXUEBNL4 to phone /twrp/xxxxxx/2014-12-18--00-18-21 LRX21V.N900XXUEBNL4 where xxxxxx is unique generated for your device
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now that your phone is backed up, copy the extracted "TWRP-LRX21V.N900XXUEBNL4-samsungviet.vn.zip" to your nandroid backup location
2. Enter TWRP -> Wipe -Swipe to Factory Reset
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boot back into custom recovery (holding the Vol Up + Home Button + Power Button.)
3. Return TWRP Home -> Restore -> Select "2014-12-18--00-18-21 LRX21V.N900XXUEBNL4"
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select the extracted folder as your restore state
4. Select everything to restore
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for me, there was only 3 choices to select, and they were already pre-selected.
5. When finish Restore, return TWRP Home -> Reboot -> Download
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i had to power off the phone instead of using TWRP to reboot into Download Mode, then do the Vol Down + Home Button + Power Button.
6. Flash Bootloader 5.0 (without Auto Reboot) then pull out battery and re-enter download mode
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then in Odin, click the "BL" button and browse for the "bootloader-5.0.tar" and click Start
7. Flash stock recovery (with auto reboot)
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after pulling the battery and putting it back in. boot to Download Mode again (Vol Down + Home Button + Power Button)
in Odin, click on the "AP" button, and browse for the "recovery.tar" and click Start
8. First boot will take 5-10 mins.
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voila. done.
BLUETOOTH FIX
Flash cwm via odin (dont tick auto reboot)
Take off batre and cable. And take on again.
Press volume up + home + power button and get in recovery mode (cwm).
Flash bluetooth dix from this forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...-roms-t2938607)
Get in the download mode and flash stock recovery.
reboot and you can use your bluetooth again
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although i don't understand this step.
it says to flash CWM even though the previous steps have you flash TWRP. (edit: and then the previous steps have you flash stock recovery)
then it says to flash the ZIP file within the custom recovery, boot to download mode, and flash stock recovery?
any help on this part?
Just consider yourself that you are now using android L which is with stoch recovery after u have done all procedure. And yes u facing bluetooth error.
So u have to flash custom recovery( CWM) to flash bluetooth fix zip. May be u can use twrp again to flash bluetoothfix zip.
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Once android L is running on ur machine , u can stay with stock recovery or custom recovery.
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Once android L is booted to ur machine you can stay with stock or custom recovery.
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satslu said:
Just consider yourself that you are now using android L which is with stoch recovery after u have done all procedure. And yes u facing bluetooth error.
So u have to flash custom recovery( CWM) to flash bluetooth fix zip. May be u can use twrp again to flash bluetoothfix zip.
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oh yeah, duh. step 7- flash stock recovery.
so i tried to flash TWRP again and i received an error in Odin. i'm thinking it's because i have to root again.
without root, i can't fix the bluetooth then?
I dont think u need root for that.
May be u change ur recovery to CWM than twrp and flash bluetooth fix
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i Root my Grand prime SM-G530H and install CWM and the knox now 0x1 (2)
now i can't flash any tar.mdf5 stock ROM by odin i use a lot of stock ROMs and the same error in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/help/update-phone-using-odin-t3154803
and i don't make a recovery by CWM and now no ROM with me
i try this custom ROM in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gran...grand-t3143155
but there are many bugs in it (wifi, bluetooth,handfree not work, hang on calling, black screen, restart automatically when re-install apps and more bugs)
no i can't use my phone because this bugs and i can't install any Stock ROM by odin
any one have a valid custom ROM for this Phone or any other why to re-fresh/re-live my phone
or can i make a recovery from another SM-G530H by CWM and use it in my phone by CWM ? this ROM will work or no?
Yes u can make using other phone via cwm until both the model numbers exactly match,if not matched u end ip with soft brick...
Or u can also flash stock firmware via odin
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pradeepreddychimmula said:
Yes u can make using other phone via cwm until both the model numbers exactly match,if not matched u end ip with soft brick...
Or u can also flash stock firmware via odin
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thank you i will do this.
when i see model under battery i see the model "SM-G530H/DS" there are any stock rom for this model ?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G530H/
Download and exctract it to get tar.md5 file
u need to download by ur country name correctly and flash via odin mode
To return to complete stock including recovery and kernel
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thank you @pradeepreddychimmula
i can't install any stock ROM to my phone by Odin
i try backup ROM from another SM-G530H phone and restore it in my phone by CWM and my phone work well thanks.
ahmedsaoud31 said:
thank you @pradeepreddychimmula
i can't install any stock ROM to my phone by Odin
i try backup ROM from another SM-G530H phone and restore it in my phone by CWM and my phone work well thanks.
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can you upload or send me link to your backup rom..we have the same problem but i dont have other phone to get the backup from cwm