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downgrade GT-i9505

hello there .. i want to downgrade my GT-i9505 from 4.3 to 4.2.2 .. i downloaded 4.2.2 sotck rom and tried to flash it with odin but it gives me the error attached :S .. i dont have knox , i tried to flash custom rom and then flashed the stock rom again and the same error .. i checked drives and samsung kies .. odin version : 1.85 .. what should i do ! help me plllz

If you'd done a quick search either here or on Google you would have found that once you'd flashed the 4.3 Rom complete with bootloader there is no going back. Suggest you maybe read a little more before you Flash next time to be sure it's the outcome that you want
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

Painman1963 said:
If you'd done a quick search either here or on Google you would have found that once you'd flashed the 4.3 Rom complete with bootloader there is no going back. Suggest you maybe read a little more before you Flash next time to be sure it's the outcome that you want
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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I did a quick google search for "Android 4.3 S4 issues" before I flashed my OTA update. Nothing about a locked bootloader made headlines. I figured, like with every other flash I've ever done, I could roll it back if I needed to. I was wrong. I feel like we are entering a new era.

i have the same problem too...
did you solve it? how you do?

ironhulk said:
i have the same problem too...
did you solve it? how you do?
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Why the people dont read? IT ISN'T POSSIBLE DOWNGRADE ANDROID 4.3 or 4.4.2 IF U FLASHED IT THROUGH OTA, KIES 3 OR ODIN. I posted this 12983748324793274892374899234 million times and u can find more of 20428349238948394 threads opened talking about too in XDA :silly:

Joku1981 said:
Why the people dont read?
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I guess before saying that to others you need to apply that for yourself.
OP said he is wanting to downgrade from 4.3, not from 4.4.2

Joku1981 said:
Why the people dont read? IT ISN'T POSSIBLE DOWNGRADE ANDROID 4.3 IF U FLASHED IT THROUGH OTA, KIES 3 OR ODIN. I posted this 12983748324793274892374899234 million times and u can find more of 20428349238948394 threads opened talking about too in XDA :silly:
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Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..

ironhulk said:
Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..
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I'm just saying it's not possible without getting many problems (no wifi, no network, no sound, drain battery, random reboots, etc...). New bootloader of android 4.4.2 have incredible restrictions (so much more than 4.3). Samsung dont want we downgrade.
*EDIT: The solution for ur problem is easy: Flash again android 4.4.2 KitKat :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
I'm just saying it's not possible without getting many problems (no wifi, no network, no sound, drain battery, random reboots, etc...). New bootloader of android 4.4.2 have incredible restrictions (so much more than 4.3). Samsung dont want we downgrade.
*EDIT: The solution for ur problem is easy: Flash again android 4.4.2 KitKat :highfive:
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Yeah.. Thanks..

ironhulk said:
Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..
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You might be able to fix WiFi by changing ro.securestorage.support to false in build prop. Let me know whether or not this works.

vpwrf said:
You might be able to fix WiFi by changing ro.securestorage.support to false in build prop. Let me know whether or not this works.
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I'm sorry, where can I find that changes?
Where I can locate ro.securestorage.support?
How will I find and edit it?
Thanks..

ironhulk said:
Actually I already did downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.3 and 4.2 and it's totally working but my only problem is the wifi and wifi Hotspot is not functioning..
Do you have an idea how to resolve it?
Thanks.. Much appreciated..
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Flash kt kernel mate for 4.3 , Ived seen someone downgrade hes device and uses kt kernel to fix wifi.
ironhulk said:
I'm sorry, where can I find that changes?
Where I can locate ro.securestorage.support?
How will I find and edit it?
Thanks..
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Root explorer > System > Build.prop >Open in text editor > Edit > save > Reboot > done!

Repulsa said:
Flash kt kernel mate for 4.3 , Ived seen someone downgrade hes device and uses kt kernel to fix wifi.
Root explorer > System > Build.prop >Open in text editor > Edit > save > Reboot > done!
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I tried to rename it but still i doesn't work..
i found a modem for fixing wifi and now its working after i flash it..
go to this site... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Very Helpful..
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mohabmoka said:
hello there .. i want to downgrade my GT-i9505 from 4.3 to 4.2.2 .. i downloaded 4.2.2 sotck rom and tried to flash it with odin but it gives me the error attached :S .. i dont have knox , i tried to flash custom rom and then flashed the stock rom again and the same error .. i checked drives and samsung kies .. odin version : 1.85 .. what should i do ! help me plllz
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I already found the answer to this problem and its working..
go to this forum and search for your modem and flash it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025

ironhulk said:
I tried to rename it but still i doesn't work..
i found a modem for fixing wifi and now its working after i flash it..
go to this site... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
Very Helpful..
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I already found the answer to this problem and its working..
go to this forum and search for your modem and flash it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
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thanks man ! ^_^

CWM Recovery on S5 active ?

Anyone know how to get a stable recovery on s5 active at ? I rooted with towel root and now I just need a recovery ? Here's my device info
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app

Bump,
I too would like to know if CWR can be installed on the active. Just picked mine up today and so far i cant seem to find a whole lot of information about compatible recoveries or cyan mod regarding the gs 5 active

OigMan said:
Bump,
I too would like to know if CWR can be installed on the active. Just picked mine up today and so far i cant seem to find a whole lot of information about compatible recoveries or cyan mod regarding the gs 5 active
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If it's att the bootloader is locked and will probably stay that way so safestrap is all we got

daltonhrrll said:
If it's att the bootloader is locked and will probably stay that way so safestrap is all we got
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It is indeed att =/
hopefully Samsung will smarten up and unlock the bootloader, i remember i had this same trouble with my HTC One and then after a few months they finally opened up the bootloader. Im starting to regret picking up the Gs5...

OigMan said:
It is indeed att =/
hopefully Samsung will smarten up and unlock the bootloader, i remember i had this same trouble with my HTC One and then after a few months they finally opened up the bootloader. Im starting to regret picking up the Gs5...
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Yeah I doubt Samsung will let us unlock, until then dynamic Kat is A good ROM to run

Hi !
I'm interested by a custom recovery on S5A too, i have european version (SM-G870F) but i guess it's the same no ?
XDA is the best !
Thank you !

TankiFrench said:
Hi !
I'm interested by a custom recovery on S5A too, i have european version (SM-G870F) but i guess it's the same no ?
XDA is the best !
Thank you !
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I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.

tovarish said:
I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
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Thanks ! I'm gonna try
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I tried by using the app, but crash when I tap "device model", so I think I will try by flashing, but not today
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I flashed TWRP by using ODIN and it works, Thank you very much

tovarish said:
I am using TWRP in my sm-g870f which i installed using the app on google play. I installed the s5 version.
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Coming from a Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505 (rom was before Knox, yay!)) I guess I'm spoiled for info. I didn't quite expect it to be this sparse. :-/
Only 2 threads concerning rooting and installing recovery on the SM-G870F..
Even though I've been here for almost a decade, I still find it unsettling every time i have to fiddle with the firmware.
And even more so, when Samsung is threatening with all sorts of evil (which btw by law, doesn't ruin my guarantee where I live).
So thanks guys! I'm now rooted (Chainfire -Towelroot doesn't work) and have made a backup with TWRP.

TankiFrench said:
Thanks ! I'm gonna try
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I tried by using the app, but crash when I tap "device model", so I think I will try by flashing, but not today
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I flashed TWRP by using ODIN and it works, Thank you very much
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Hi,
just bought my G870F and found this thread.
You flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-klte to G870F with odin?

jonezy82 said:
Hi,
just bought my G870F and found this thread.
You flashed twrp-2.8.7.0-klte to G870F with odin?
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I flash the Last version of twrp with odin yes, s5 and S5A works the same on that, if you chose twrp for s5, will works for s5a

TankiFrench said:
I flash the Last version of twrp with odin yes, s5 and S5A works the same on that, if you chose twrp for s5, will works for s5a
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Thank you for info.
I'll flash it.

jonezy82 said:
Thank you for info.
Ill flash it.
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Post a feedback when you're done

I confirm that twrp-2.8.7.0-klte ( galaxy S5 international version) works without problem on S5 Active ( SM-G870F).
You can not install this custom recovery direct from TWRP Manager from GooglePlay but installing is possible through Odin.
It was very hard to get any information and find clear experience about possible custom recovery for this model (SM-G870F). But thanks for you guys, it actually works now on my phone. :good:

Looking for Safestrap for SM-870W
Hi All,
After some research, I found that Samsung S5 Active (Bell (Canada) Mobility) has a locked bootloader
so I cannot install CWR or TWRP customer recovery. So I guess it Safestrap for me. But I can only find
Safestrap for either AT&T or Verizon http://www.mediablog.us/download-install-safestrap-recovery-verizon-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
Can I use either one of them on my device? My intention is to load Koolkit ROM but I need to figure
out first how can I install Safestrap on my phone.
Any help, advise or suggestion is appreciated.
Thank you.

simple question

hey
i just bought a new Samsung galaxy S3 Neo
and i am on Android 4.4.2
is better to flash Cyanogen 12 or something else
and i need some newbies guid to safe rooting and flashing a Rom
i did flash some roms via ODIN on my Samsung galaxy mini pop
i need advices and tutorial on what Rom is better for me

AttilaXXX said:
hey
i just bought a new Samsung galaxy S3 Neo
and i am on Android 4.4.2
is better to flash Cyanogen 12 or something else
and i need some newbies guid to safe rooting and flashing a Rom
i did flash some roms via ODIN on my Samsung galaxy mini pop
i need advices and tutorial on what Rom is better for me
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According to me go for a custom rom based on stock.

Arsal7R said:
According to me go for a custom rom based on stock.
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i found that i need to update to 4.4.4 but i can't find any link other than Rapidgator and i can't download form it now
any new links please

AttilaXXX said:
i found that i need to update to 4.4.4 but i can't find any link other than Rapidgator and i can't download form it now
any new links please
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Do you want to try a CM Rom? Which variant do you have? If you want to try CM rom you need to go for 4.4.4.

Arsal7R said:
Do you want to try a CM Rom? Which variant do you have? If you want to try CM rom you need to go for 4.4.4.
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i know
i will go with CM12 but i need to root the phone first and for that i need 4.4.4 but can't find any links for I9300IXXUBNH3

AttilaXXX said:
i know
i will go with CM12 but i need to root the phone first and for that i need 4.4.4 but can't find any links for I9300IXXUBNH3
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You don't need that bro. You can root your mobile without 4.4.4.

Arsal7R said:
You don't need that bro. You can root your mobile without 4.4.4.
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it turn out that i have GT-I9301I and i can root it with 4.4.2 LOL sorry
but look here
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9301i
it says i need id built : KOT49H.I9301IXXUANH1
but mine is : KOT49H.I9301IXCUAOF1
any suggestions??

AttilaXXX said:
it turn out that i have GT-I9301I and i can root it with 4.4.2 LOL sorry
but look here
http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9301i
it says i need id built : KOT49H.I9301IXXUANH1
but mine is : KOT49H.I9301IXCUAOF1
any suggestions??
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Bro as i said you don't need that and it doesn't matter what is your firmware build number or what is your baseband number. All you need is a specific file for your mobile like CF root for s3 or S3 neo or s4 etc ok and if any thing matters is that your mobile variant number and yours GT-I9301I.
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Arsal7R said:
Bro as i said you don't need that and it doesn't matter what is your firmware build number or what is your baseband number. All you need is a specific file for your mobile like CF root for s3 or S3 neo or s4 etc ok and if any thing matters is that your mobile variant number and yours GT-I9301I.
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[QRCODE][/QRCODE] check this out. You need this

http://androidxda.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-i9300i go here

AttilaXXX said:
hey
i just bought a new Samsung galaxy S3 Neo
and i am on Android 4.4.2
is better to flash Cyanogen 12 or something else
and i need some newbies guid to safe rooting and flashing a Rom
i did flash some roms via ODIN on my Samsung galaxy mini pop
i need advices and tutorial on what Rom is better for me
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Why do you dont go to my YouTube channel and see which rom is good for you because I did many reviews of custom roms
here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GermanDeveloper

Help Metro PCS SM-G900T1 Secure Fail Modem Soft-Brick

Hi people, i'm stuck whit mi Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 Metro PCS
Here is what happen some person make the update on the Phone y was in Kit-Kat Rooted and was working just fine, was only wend the phone was updated wend happen the Booting Loop and try to re-install the Firmware and don't work i try several ways to fix but i not find a solution for it.
I'm need help to repair my Galaxy please help guys
This are the screen show in the Phone

You are flashing Lollipop or Kitkat?
Zardion said:
Hi people, i'm stuck whit mi Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 Metro PCS
Here is what happen some person make the update on the Phone y was in Kit-Kat Rooted and was working just fine, was only wend the phone was updated wend happen the Booting Loop and try to re-install the Firmware and don't work i try several ways to fix but i not find a solution for it.
I'm need help to repair my Galaxy please help guys
This are the screen show in the Phone
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androidtweaker1 said:
You are flashing Lollipop or Kitkat?
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My Galaxy was in Kit-Kat 4.4.2 original Firmware and i made the Rooting and work great for a wile, but my Brother take whit out my permission and him see available updates for the Phone and him make the update and after that my phone was stuck in boot looping so i'm assume now is in the Lolipop

You tried flashing stock lollipop firmware using Odin?
Zardion said:
My Galaxy was in Kit-Kat 4.4.2 original Firmware and i made the Rooting and work great for a wile, but my Brother take whit out my permission and him see available updates for the Phone and him make the update and after that my phone was stuck in boot looping so i'm assume now is in the Lolipop
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androidtweaker1 said:
You tried flashing stock lollipop firmware using Odin?
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Yes i Try Odin Version 3.07, 3.09 and 3.185 whit The Original Firmware 4..4.2 - 5.1 -5.1.1 and don't work and i try whit Samsung KIES and KIES3 but since the phone not boot dont work

If you are comfortable I can assist you remotely using teamviewer.
Zardion said:
Yes i Try Odin Version 3.07, 3.09 and 3.185 whit The Original Firmware 4..4.2 - 5.1 -5.1.1 and don't work and i try whit Samsung KIES and KIES3 but since the phone not boot dont work
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androidtweaker1 said:
If you are comfortable I can assist you remotely using teamviewer.
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Great Thanks a lot for it :good:

You have teamviewer installed?
Zardion said:
Great Thanks a lot for it :good:
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I am unable to reply to your PM because you have chosen not to recieve PM from anyone in your settings.
Zardion said:
Great Thanks a lot for it :good:
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androidtweaker1 said:
You have teamviewer installed?
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I am unable to reply to your PM because you have chosen not to recieve PM from anyone in your settings.
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Sorry about it this late respond, but i have the Thanks Giving out of the town and just this day i return to home, i'm so sorry and appreciate you offer to help tanks any way hope can contact very soon

Okay.
Zardion said:
Sorry about it this late respond, but i have the Thanks Giving out of the town and just this day i return to home, i'm so sorry and appreciate you offer to help tanks any way hope can contact very soon
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SM-G360HU upgrade to Lollipop

Hi guys... newbie here ?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360HU)
It is ROOTED
android version: 4.4.4 kitkat
baseband version: G360HUXXUOAOG2 ( i dont know if it is zero or letter o)
Question: Can i upgrade this to lollipop without waiting for the OTA update?
Thanks in advance ☺

brentbaylon said:
Hi guys... newbie here ��
I have a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360HU)
It is ROOTED
android version: 4.4.4 kitkat
baseband version: G360HUXXUOAOG2 ( i dont know if it is zero or letter o)
Question: Can i upgrade this to lollipop without waiting for the OTA update?
Thanks in advance
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Hey, any chance you are successful in updating yours to Lollipop? Please share if you do. Thanks!

oznerol87 said:
Hey, any chance you are successful in updating yours to Lollipop? Please share if you do. Thanks!
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yup... i use unofficial CyanogenMod ROM

Here is the resurrection remix lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-resurrection-remix-5-4-2-15-07-2016-t3418944
Her is cyanogenmod12
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-samsung-galaxy-t3405669
Here is cm13
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...m-cyanogenmod-13-samsung-galaxy-core-t3407171

brentbaylon said:
Here is the resurrection remix lollipop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-resurrection-remix-5-4-2-15-07-2016-t3418944
Her is cyanogenmod12
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal.../rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-samsung-galaxy-t3405669
Here is cm13
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...m-cyanogenmod-13-samsung-galaxy-core-t3407171
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Cool man thank you! Can you also advise which one is the most stable? it's for my non-techie brother..

oznerol87 said:
Cool man thank you! Can you also advise which one is the most stable? it's for my non-techie brother..
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I still didnt try the resurrection remix and cm13...i only tried cm12 and so far so good.Just follow the installation carefully.

brentbaylon said:
I still didnt try the resurrection remix and cm13...i only tried cm12 and so far so good.Just follow the installation carefully.
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Man, I'm having trouble putting CM12 in this phone..
I have tried formatting before installing but I'm having trouble where the notification system is not working, and also the home button and recents button not working. Thinking if this ROM is not compatible with SM-G360HU.

oznerol87 said:
Man, I'm having trouble putting CM12 in this phone..
I have tried formatting before installing but I'm having trouble where the notification system is not working, and also the home button and recents button not working. Thinking if this ROM is not compatible with SM-G360HU.
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CM12.1 is EOL. Use CM13 instead :good:

Any chance you got a working tutorial to get TWRP or root working on my SM-G360HU? I keep flashing recovery through Odin but it keeps getting replaced with stock.

joeyhuab said:
Any chance you got a working tutorial to get TWRP or root working on my SM-G360HU? I keep flashing recovery through Odin but it keeps getting replaced with stock.
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Yes it worked. I have twrp already, use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core-prime/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-0-t3317381

oznerol87 said:
Yes it worked. I have twrp already, use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core-prime/development/recovery-teamwin-recovery-project-3-0-0-t3317381
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Thanks for the reply man. You just followed the steps and got TWRP already? Hope it sticks for me.

joeyhuab said:
Thanks for the reply man. You just followed the steps and got TWRP already? Hope it sticks for me.
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I hope so too man

oznerol87 said:
I hope so too man
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It worked, bro! Just used an older version of Odin with PDA option. Was able to flash CM 13 earlier today!

joeyhuab said:
It worked, bro! Just used an older version of Odin with PDA option. Was able to flash CM 13 earlier today!
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Glad to hear that!

brentbaylon said:
Hi guys... newbie here
I have a Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360HU)
It is ROOTED
android version: 4.4.4 kitkat
baseband version: G360HUXXUOAOG2 ( i dont know if it is zero or letter o)
Question: Can i upgrade this to lollipop without waiting for the OTA update?
Thanks in advance
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hi can i ask how did you root your samsung galaxy core prime (SM-G360HU)???i have one but i dont know ho to root it

ice prince said:
hi can i ask how did you root your samsung galaxy core prime (SM-G360HU)???i have one but i dont know ho to root it
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I use kingo root via pc.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTwSrW9WSV590dpShmYcEE -whatsapp
https://telegram.me/joinchat/ENvVignC4i_A2UUbm7jgmg -talegram
Use given link to join core prime group.!!
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ice prince said:
hi can i ask how did you root your samsung galaxy core prime (SM-G360HU)???i have one but i dont know ho to root it
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Flash twrp using odin and then flash anything using twrp (supersu, custom rom, kernel, etc)