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[Q] going back to stock. have a few questions

I'm currently using the Omega v10 ROM but I would like to go back to completely stock. I also flashed a new modem bc the wifi didn't work when I installed the custom ROM. How should I start? Should I use Triangle away first, reset the counter and after that flash the stock firmware? I'm using an UK unbranded GT-I9505 and downloading this stock firmware file for it:
United Kingdom BTU (July 2013)
PDA: I9505XXUBMGA
CSC: I9505OXXBMG3
Version 4.2.2
When should I flash the modem and where can I find it? Also, how can I go to download mode directly after reseting the counter?
Thanks :}

I usually have problems with the wifi after flashing myself, but heres how I do it:
1. Flash either stock or pre-rooted rom from the thread in xda. Doesn't matter if wifi isn't working here.
(1.5. Root the stock rom with cf-auto-root if it's not already).
2. Install triangle away, and use it.
3. After triangle away finishes up and gives you the option to go to download mode, do that.
4. Flash stock rom (or whatever rom you want), with auto reboot off.
5. Power down phone after its finished. Then power back up, and go into the recovery (it should be the stock recovery).
6. Do "Wipe data partition" then "Wipe cache partition" (phone will reboot after doing this one). You want to go directly to download mode again after the phone reboots.
7. Flash the modem, as "Phone" in odin, with auto reboot off.
8. Restart phone again into download mode, flash modem again with auto reboot off. Then start up phone as normally when flashing is done. Hopefully the wifi works after that.
It is long, and sometimes doesn't work but its my best method so far. Using triangle away seems to help it.
EDIT: Triangle away gives you the option to go straight to download mode after it finishes. Also there is a thread here on xda which has all the modems. If you are restoring to MGA, the Omega thread has the modem in the installation instructions I think.

Hi,
Modems are HERE

[Q] Flashing and rooting Official Lollipop on N9005?

Hi,
so official Lollipop just became available on SamMobile, downloading as I type.
Model: SM-N9005
Model name: GALAXY Note 3 LTE
Country: United Kingdom (Vodafone)
Version: Android 5.0
Changelist: 3643614
Build date: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:05:43 +0000
Product Code: VOD
PDA: N9005XXUGBOA5
CSC: N9005VFGGBOA2
MODEM: N9005XXUGBOA1
1) Coming from CM, should I first wipe/factory reset AND THEN use Odin, or can I go straight to Odin for flashing the firmware?
2) How do I root my phone after Lollipop is flashed?
Appreciate all the info in advance.

Ok I flashed it fine, how do I root the damned thing now? When trying to load the TWRP file inside Odin AP, it takes forever. It's literally taking 15 minutes now, "processing" something in the background after i double-clicked the file. The "AP" button is grayed-out, like it's waiting to load the file somehow. What gives?

Misce said:
Ok I flashed it fine, how do I root the damned thing now? When trying to load the TWRP file inside Odin AP, it takes forever. It's literally taking 15 minutes now, "processing" something in the background after i double-clicked the file. The "AP" button is grayed-out, like it's waiting to load the file somehow. What gives?
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Try to flash TWRP for your device: HERE via ODIN (seems the latest version 2.8.5.0 have some bugs and don't work correctly) and then root it with CF-Auto-Root.

Tried it, same problem persists. It's stuck at "Checking MD5", and after a minute the whole Odin gets "not responding" and it just sits there like that...
I'm desperate. How do I root my phone?

I even re-flashed the firmware (Lollipop, Polish), SAME THING. Has anyone got any ideas? Please?

After flash lollipop, can you back on kitkat ?
I dont know when you flash lollipop via odin, do you need to re-install custom recovery ?
If you do not have, just enter in recovery and flash SuperSU v2.40
I think you have root after flash SuperSU.
Considering to install and I Lollipop, but do not know will I be able to go back to kitkat, will delete it my PhilZ recovery and how I root my phone ?

Hi
I was on CM12 BlissPoP before I flashed the new 5.0 today. With Odin went back to 4.4.2 KK booted up then back to Odin flashed 5.0 phone booted in less than 2mins. I did lose root and PhilZ so just had to put them back on.
So far all OK just trying to get all the BLOAT out now.
Also OP has a video on the 1st post now if you need help.

Eh that's exactly the problem. I can't flash custom recovery, because it hangs at "Check MD5". It just sits there and nothing happens. Can I root my phone without the custom recovery somehow?

[Q] Flashing to a UK EE I9505

Hi,
Firstly, phone details are below. Let me know if you need any more.
Phone: Galaxy S4 I9505
Carrier: EE (Unsure if locked, don't know how to check this?)
Country: UK
Current Recovery: Samsung Stock
Current OS: 4.4.2 KitKat
Baseband: I9505XXUGNI2
I have some questions about flashing TWRP and Lollipop to my Galaxy S4.
If I flash TWRP recovery to my phone, am I able to revert back to Samsung stock recovery? Could you please provide some evidence such as a link to a guide?
Next; I have been having some random rebooting problems since I did a firmware upgrade. (This was only a small update, possibly from the carrier? The android version has not changed).
I was hoping to resolve this by installing Lollipop as I would also like the latest features. When I attempt an update through OTA or Kies, it says my phone is up to date. Would I be able to flash Lollipop to my phone even though I (think) the phone is locked to EE and when I check for updates it says that their are none.
I have included a description of the ROM I intend to flash. It can be found on Sam Mobile but I cant yet post links! Note that it doesn't specifically say it supports EE.
Model GT-I9505
Model name GALAXY S4 LTE
Country United Kingdom
Version Android 5.0.1
Changelist 3996895
Build date Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:44:46 +0000
Product code BTU
PDA I9505XXUHOB7
CSC I9505BTUHOB4
Also, when I flashed KitKat to the phone, the wifi wouldn't turn on and I had to flash something extra to make it work. Any advice on this if it happens again?
Hope you can help, thanks!

Zorbeen98 said:
Hope you can help, thanks!
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Install this APP and add some screenshots for avoid problems.

Joku1981 said:
Install this and add some screenshots for avoid problems.
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I've attached the screenshots.

Zorbeen98 said:
I've attached the screenshots.
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1. You are wrong in one thing. You can find all the info for your device: HERE. Your device didn't update to Lollipop coz you are using the latest firmware. You can follow the next steps for fix the wifi of your device.
2. Backup your internal data to your pc.
3. Download the latest firmware: HERE.
4. Unzip it and flash it via ODIN unticking "autoreboot". Take out the battery when the process finish. Pull in again and boot your device in STOCK RECOVERY -> Wipe data/Factory reset and wipe cache partition then.
5. Reboot normally and, in theory, you have to have wifi. Dial *#1234# and add one screenshot if not.

Joku1981 said:
1. You are wrong in one thing. You can find all the info for your device: HERE. Your device didn't update to Lollipop coz you are using the latest firmware. You can follow the next steps for fix the wifi of your device.
2. Backup your internal data to your pc.
3. Download the latest firmware: HERE.
4. Unzip it and flash it via ODIN unticking "autoreboot". Take out the battery when the process finish. Pull in again and boot your device in STOCK RECOVERY -> Wipe data/Factory reset and wipe cache partition then.
5. Reboot normally and, in theory, you have to have wifi. Dial *#1234# and add one screenshot if not.
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I am not wrong. As stated, Samsung has provided and deployed Lollipop 5.0.1 across the UK on the Galaxy S4 I9505. EE however, has not sent out the update to their customers. My question is that would I be able to flash the Samsung stock firmware (for unlocked phones) on my EE device without issues?
I do not currently have a WiFi problem. I resolved it a year ago after I flashed 4.4.2 to the phone. I simply can't recall how I solved it and would like some advise in case it happened again.

Galaxy Note 3- Updated To Lolipop, Need Help Rooting

Upgraded from Kitkat to Lollipop. Just. Need some help rooting.
So not being very experienced at Rooting/Flashing Roms this may come across strange.
Here is a little background to my problem.
I had a rooted Note 3 running KitKat before I decided to flash to Lolipop. I downloaded the Vodafone (UK) variant of the ROM from Sammobile not thinking anything of it at the time (As I am on Vodafone) I went through the usual procedure of going into download mode running Odin as admin and then connecting my phone, adding the Rom files to Odin and then Flashing. Flashing started fine as it got towards the end it Failed on Hidden(Something).
I panicked didn't know what to do so I unplugged my device and tried to reboot. It didn't. It said something along of the lines as there is a firmware error and got stuck on that screen. Panicked some more, decided I would try to google a fix. Came across one which required me to flash CWM Recovery onto my phone. I thought I would try it, Once it flashed which went fine I was told too try and boot straight into recovery mode once the phone starts and reboot through there. I took out my battery put it back in and then went ahead and tried to boot into recovery which worked. Once on CWM I went to reboot the phone As I hit yes too reboot It took me to another screen where it said I wasn't rooted and if I would like to reroot. I decided to click NO and restart the phone. It got stuck on a boot loop, I did a factory reset and cache wipe and it booted into life. (And working fine so far)
So here is where the problem is.
I am looking to get root back to the device. I think I have a locked boot loader as I installed the Vodafone variant of the 5.0 Rom. Would I be able to Flash the BTU Rom onto my device without bricking it, and after that would I be able to root Via CFAutoRoot which seems to be the easiest way to so. Or could I flash with CFAutoRoot Straight onto this ROM.
Info:
BTU ROM:
Date Country/Carrier Version PDA CSC
2015-07-01 United Kingdom 5.0 N9005XXUGBOF1 N9005BTUGBOD2
ROM I INSTALLED:
Date Country/Carrier Version PDA CSC
2015-06-01 United Kingdom (Vodafone) 5.0 N9005XXUGBOD6 N9005VFGGBOD2
Thanks for any help in advance.

I recommend installing TWRP and flashing supersu.zip from TWRP.

Search "CF Auto Root Note 3 xda" in Google.
That's easy.
Btw i too will recommend using TWRP as recovery.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

Problem Solved, Flashed to another 5.0 ROM and then rooted via the normal CF Method. Thanks for the replys.

[SM-A5100] Need help/tips on rooting device

My friend overseas recently got the new Galaxy A5 (SM-A5100) from China and asked me for some help rooting her device and installing the google play store.
Unfortunately I've never used any Android devices before so this is a whole "first timer" situation and would gladly like some help in understanding the best and least risky process for rooting this device.
This is more or less what I know at this point after hours of searching online:
1) CF-Auto-Root is probably the easiest tool for someone with no experience rooting.
2) Unfortunately a CF-Auto-Root for this model has not been made yet.
3) The boot and recover images from the firmware are required to make the CF-Auto-Root.
I think I found the version of the firmware from samsung-firmware.org and have extracted the image files. Hopefully this source is credible. I'll upload the files later using mega if that's fine?
[NOTE: so apparently I can't post links yet since this is my first post, welp. Will update later or try to PM it instead if that works.]
Here's the information that I have from my friend's device:
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Model#: SM-A5100
Android Version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Kernel version: 3.10.49-6418683 (Mon Dec 14 18:59:12 KST 2015)
Build#: LMY47X.A5100ZCU1AOL5
And here's the information about the firmware I have according to the download page mentioned earlier:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy A5
Model: SM-A5100
PDA Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
CSC Version: A5100CHC1AOL5
PHONE Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Region: CHC
Country: China (Open China)
Build Date: 14.12.2015
Changelist: 6418683
OS: Lollipop
OS Version: 5.1.1
Is there any other information I need to get to request the CF-Auto-Root and how/where might I find it? Or am I completely going about this the wrong way?
Thanks in advance!

You can try the kingroot app. http://www.kingroot.net/wap

You can indeed try kingroot, just tried it without luck..

Any luck? I just got my A5 (2016) and I desperately need to root!

mbsilver said:
My friend overseas recently got the new Galaxy A5 (SM-A5100) from China and asked me for some help rooting her device and installing the google play store.
Unfortunately I've never used any Android devices before so this is a whole "first timer" situation and would gladly like some help in understanding the best and least risky process for rooting this device.
This is more or less what I know at this point after hours of searching online:
1) CF-Auto-Root is probably the easiest tool for someone with no experience rooting.
2) Unfortunately a CF-Auto-Root for this model has not been made yet.
3) The boot and recover images from the firmware are required to make the CF-Auto-Root.
I think I found the version of the firmware from samsung-firmware.org and have extracted the image files. Hopefully this source is credible. I'll upload the files later using mega if that's fine?
[NOTE: so apparently I can't post links yet since this is my first post, welp. Will update later or try to PM it instead if that works.]
Here's the information that I have from my friend's device:
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Model#: SM-A5100
Android Version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Kernel version: 3.10.49-6418683 (Mon Dec 14 18:59:12 KST 2015)
Build#: LMY47X.A5100ZCU1AOL5
And here's the information about the firmware I have according to the download page mentioned earlier:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy A5
Model: SM-A5100
PDA Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
CSC Version: A5100CHC1AOL5
PHONE Version: A5100ZCU1AOL5
Region: CHC
Country: China (Open China)
Build Date: 14.12.2015
Changelist: 6418683
OS: Lollipop
OS Version: 5.1.1
Is there any other information I need to get to request the CF-Auto-Root and how/where might I find it? Or am I completely going about this the wrong way?
Thanks in advance!
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Check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series/general/root-cf-autoroot-galaxy-a5-sm-5100-t3438117

hope this helps
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root. However if your sole purpose of rooting the device is to install Google services on it , then there is no need.
A5 2016 has many version and varies depending on the country it is being released . The SM-A5100 phone kit is the A5 2016 version release for Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
Since your friend purchased the phone from Mainland China, the Phone will be configured without Google in it as Google Services are not allowed at that Country. The good thing is that you don't need to root the Phone in order to install Google Services . All you need to do is download a Stock Samsung Firmware for SM-A5100 that is configured for HKG.
Take note, you need to flash the stock Firmware configured for HKG and not for Mainland China. I can see from your post that you have downloaded the Firmware for Mainland China?
These are the things you need :
1. Stock Firmware for SM-A5100 configured for HKG SAR
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. ODIN Flash Tool
I assume that you already know how to flash a Samsung devise using the ODIN Flash tool , if not here are the basis steps
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Run Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect the phone and wait Odin detects it.
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA , insure re-partition option is NOT ticked
Click the start button and wait for the process to finish .
This should work as I have gone thru the same process .
All the best

kristiantenerife said:
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root.
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Did you even read the thread above? [emoji54]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3438117

hello
kristiantenerife said:
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root. However if your sole purpose of rooting the device is to install Google services on it , then there is no need.
A5 2016 has many version and varies depending on the country it is being released . The SM-A5100 phone kit is the A5 2016 version release for Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
Since your friend purchased the phone from Mainland China, the Phone will be configured without Google in it as Google Services are not allowed at that Country. The good thing is that you don't need to root the Phone in order to install Google Services . All you need to do is download a Stock Samsung Firmware for SM-A5100 that is configured for HKG.
Take note, you need to flash the stock Firmware configured for HKG and not for Mainland China. I can see from your post that you have downloaded the Firmware for Mainland China?
These are the things you need :
1. Stock Firmware for SM-A5100 configured for HKG SAR
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. ODIN Flash Tool
I assume that you already know how to flash a Samsung devise using the ODIN Flash tool , if not here are the basis steps
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Run Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect the phone and wait Odin detects it.
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA , insure re-partition option is NOT ticked
Click the start button and wait for the process to finish .
This should work as I have gone thru the same process .
All the best
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Settings always stop. I can't open it.

Hope this helps:
I'm not responsible for you doing something wrong...
Make sure you download the correct stuff...
Warranty WILL void during flashing (samsung KNOX will get triggered :/ )
Needed:
1. Download odin on pc
2. Get the latest twrp recovery (or cwm) for that specific device
3. Download the universal root package down below (this package can be used for any device and will install supersu itself...)
Process:
1. Copy the supersu update zip package to your phone's storage
2. Enter download/odin mode
3. Startup odin and connect your phone to your pc (I recommend using the original usb cable you got with the device ?)
4. You should see a text in the odin log saying "added"
5. Add the twrp package in the AP slot in odin
6. Go to options in odin and deselect auto reboot
7. Hit start
8. It should start and on your phone you should see downloading
9. When done immediately reboot your phone into recovery (or your phone will delete twrp and replace it with the original again... thanks samsung ?)
10. Click install and search for the supersu package (INSTALL IT) (DON'T LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE)
11. After installing reboot system and you are done

Dylan Hameleers said:
Hope this helps:
I'm not responsible for you doing something wrong...
Make sure you download the correct stuff...
Warranty WILL void during flashing (samsung KNOX will get triggered :/ )
Needed:
1. Download odin on pc
2. Get the latest twrp recovery (or cwm) for that specific device
3. Download the universal root package down below (this package can be used for any device and will install supersu itself...)
Process:
1. Copy the supersu update zip package to your phone's storage
2. Enter download/odin mode
3. Startup odin and connect your phone to your pc (I recommend using the original usb cable you got with the device ?)
4. You should see a text in the odin log saying "added"
5. Add the twrp package in the AP slot in odin
6. Go to options in odin and deselect auto reboot
7. Hit start
8. It should start and on your phone you should see downloading
9. When done immediately reboot your phone into recovery (or your phone will delete twrp and replace it with the original again... thanks samsung ?)
10. Click install and search for the supersu package (INSTALL IT) (DON'T LET TWRP ROOT YOUR DEVICE)
11. After installing reboot system and you are done
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Sorry for not including the package of the supersu binary there... here it is ???

kristiantenerife said:
CF Root does not support SM-A5100 as of the moment same with King Root. However if your sole purpose of rooting the device is to install Google services on it , then there is no need.
A5 2016 has many version and varies depending on the country it is being released . The SM-A5100 phone kit is the A5 2016 version release for Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR.
Since your friend purchased the phone from Mainland China, the Phone will be configured without Google in it as Google Services are not allowed at that Country. The good thing is that you don't need to root the Phone in order to install Google Services . All you need to do is download a Stock Samsung Firmware for SM-A5100 that is configured for HKG.
Take note, you need to flash the stock Firmware configured for HKG and not for Mainland China. I can see from your post that you have downloaded the Firmware for Mainland China?
These are the things you need :
1. Stock Firmware for SM-A5100 configured for HKG SAR
2. Samsung USB Drivers
3. ODIN Flash Tool
I assume that you already know how to flash a Samsung devise using the ODIN Flash tool , if not here are the basis steps
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin
Extract Odin ZIP file
Run Odin
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect the phone and wait Odin detects it.
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA , insure re-partition option is NOT ticked
Click the start button and wait for the process to finish .
This should work as I have gone thru the same process .
All the best
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Please I have a Samsung A5 2016 with Chinese mainland firmware but with Android 6.0.1 Will this method still work?? ?