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Downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2

My phone have
Custom Binary count: No.
Device status: Official.
In the setting>about device>status>device status:Normal. Now, I'm getting on 4.1.2 from MJ5 4.3. I used the followings
1. flash the respective official 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile.com. after finish flashing , go to recovery mode and wipe data.
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin.
3. install updated 4.1.2 modem (XXDME4 / DXDMF1 / DDMG1) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.)
4. root the device with CF-auto root.(CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar)
5. install Triangle away to reset flash counter.
6. full unroot super SU
7. wipe all data/factory reset .
Check the device status in setting. And then go to download mode to check again.
I'm not sure is this steps working on every Galaxy note 2 N7100. But actually I've been downgraded to 4.1.2 and I can get OTA also (already checked).
I decided to downgrade my N7100 because most of the custom roms use high RAM usage.
When at the firmware upgrade fail status,
1. Just flash "Philz recovery" via Odin.
2. After finished, Long press Vol up + Home + Power button to get into recovery mode.
3. Choose Wipe data/factory reset and "CLEAN TO IN STALL NEW ROM"
All of this step finished, Go to download mode "Vol down + Home + Power button" and flash the firmware (4.3 or 4.1.2 again).
NOTICE.
Dear all,
The latest 4.3 official firmware (MK4 or later ) has KNOX enabled bootloader and can't be downgrade. So, don't try to downgrade If your bootloader is KNOX enabled.

[email protected] said:
My phone have
Custom Binary count: No.
Device status: Official.
In the setting>about device>status>device status:Normal. Now, I'm getting on 4.1.2 from MJ5 4.3. I used the followings
1. flash the respective official firmware from sammobile.com
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin.
3. install respective modem from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.)
4. root the device with CF-auto root.
5. install Triangle away to reset flash counter.
6. flash Dr.ketan multitool to restore old recovery.
7. full unroot super SU
8. wipe all data/factory reset .
Check the device status in setting. And then go to download mode to check again.
I'm not sure is this steps working on every Galaxy note 2 N7100. But actually I've been downgraded to 4.1.2 and I can get OTA also (already checked).
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I tried this today but failed, my questions are:
1. flash the respective official firmware from sammobile.com (What firm you flashed? post please a link)
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin. (I asumme you writed this file philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5
3. install respective modem from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.) what modem exactly?
4. root the device with CF-auto root. (What version of CF-auto root?)
Thank you for clarifications!

Remove KNOX bootloader to return to stock - using Dr. Ketan Method
Hi Guys,
I just want you opinion before i do this step. Hence asking
KNOX enabled boot loader has messed up my idea of return to Stock either via KIES or via ODIN.
I flashed the official Indian 4.3 ROM on my EU model NOTE 2 over the leaked ROM with MJ5 and it failed. I couldn't recover the phone with KIES either.
KIES will say that firmware update / emergency recovery has encounterd an error.
ODIN says FAIL and "Device Unsupported" appears in Download screen.
Shall i try Dr. Ketan's KNOX bootloader removal method to get my mobile back ? ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500823 )
Can i then flash the original firmware N7100XXDMF1 on my Note 2 (EU version) ?
Would appreciate if you guys could help me on this.
I can still access the download mode with KNOX boot loader.
Thanks

Raklm said:
I tried this today but failed, my questions are:
1. flash the respective official firmware from sammobile.com (What firm you flashed? post please a link)
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin. (I asumme you writed this file philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5
3. install respective modem from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.) what modem exactly?
4. root the device with CF-auto root. (What version of CF-auto root?)
Thank you for clarifications!
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for the questions, regarding to...
1. I used the "N7100XXDME1_N7100OLBDMD2_N7100DXDLK5_HOME.tar"
2. "philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar "
3. I used "modem_XXDME4" and get IMEI back at this stage.
4. CF auto root "CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar"
I will attach all respective screenshots later because of my slow connection . ENJOY!

Raklm said:
I tried this today but failed, my questions are:
1. flash the respective official firmware from sammobile.com (What firm you flashed? post please a link)
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin. (I asumme you writed this file philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5
3. install respective modem from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.) what modem exactly?
4. root the device with CF-auto root. (What version of CF-auto root?)
Thank you for clarifications!
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Please, tell us where (which step) you failed, to avoid future misunderstandings.
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I am using Indian 4.3 rom on my EU device (N7100 Note 2)
It use Know enabled Bootloader.
* When I try to flash MJ5 bootloader with Odin, it failed. (incorrect version)
* When I try to flash EU 4.1.2 rom with Odin, it failed. (incorrect version)
Is there a way to downgrade to EU 4.1.2 rom? I guess NO

hsahin4 said:
I am using Indian 4.3 rom on my EU device (N7100 Note 2)
It use Know enabled Bootloader.
* When I try to flash MJ5 bootloader with Odin, it failed. (incorrect version)
* When I try to flash EU 4.1.2 rom with Odin, it failed. (incorrect version)
Is there a way to downgrade to EU 4.1.2 rom? I guess NO
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Try change Odin to 3.09 version, maybe this help.
Wysłane z mojego GT-N7100 przy użyciu Tapatalka

hsahin4 said:
I am using Indian 4.3 rom on my EU device (N7100 Note 2)
It use Know enabled Bootloader.
* When I try to flash MJ5 bootloader with Odin, it failed. (incorrect version)
* When I try to flash EU 4.1.2 rom with Odin, it failed. (incorrect version)
Is there a way to downgrade to EU 4.1.2 rom? I guess NO
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Right now, there is no way ti downgrade the bootloader once you've updated to the official 4.3... however dr. Ketan said he will start to work on it soon
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

manan999583 said:
Right now, there is no way ti downgrade the bootloader once you've updated to the official 4.3... however dr. Ketan said he will start to work on it soon
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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So, what is that below?
[email protected] said:
My phone have
Custom Binary count: No.
Device status: Official.
In the setting>about device>status>device status:Normal. Now, I'm getting on 4.1.2 from MJ5 4.3. I used the followings
1. flash the respective official firmware from sammobile.com. after finish flashing , go to recovery mode and wipe data.
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin.
3. install updated 4.1.2 modem (XXDME4 / DXDMF1 / DDMG1) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.)
4. root the device with CF-auto root.(CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar)
5. install Triangle away to reset flash counter.
6. full unroot super SU
7. wipe all data/factory reset .
Check the device status in setting. And then go to download mode to check again.
I'm not sure is this steps working on every Galaxy note 2 N7100. But actually I've been downgraded to 4.1.2 and I can get OTA also (already checked).
I decided to downgrade my N7100 because most of the custom roms use high RAM usage.
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Wysłane z mojego GT-N7100 przy użyciu Tapatalka

This is only for the at&t at the moment but it might be of some use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Sent from my GT-N7105 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

prasanthkb said:
Hi Guys,
I just want you opinion before i do this step. Hence asking
KNOX enabled boot loader has messed up my idea of return to Stock either via KIES or via ODIN.
I flashed the official Indian 4.3 ROM on my EU model NOTE 2 over the leaked ROM with MJ5 and it failed. I couldn't recover the phone with KIES either.
KIES will say that firmware update / emergency recovery has encounterd an error.
ODIN says FAIL and "Device Unsupported" appears in Download screen.
Shall i try Dr. Ketan's KNOX bootloader removal method to get my mobile back ? ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500823 )
Can i then flash the original firmware N7100XXDMF1 on my Note 2 (EU version) ?
Would appreciate if you guys could help me on this.
I can still access the download mode with KNOX boot loader.
Thanks
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Same problem here
I flashed the 4.3 indian version. After 40 minutes it doesn't finished and my laptop battery is discharged. When i switch on the phone, it shows me the message error "firmware upgrade encountered".
Kies doesn't work.
I'm not able to enter in the recovery mode. I'm able to enter in the download mode. If i try to flash the rom again with odin, it shows me this error:
Any suggestion? thanks

flash recovery thru odin then maybe restore a nand backup or flash the new rom via cwm

So is there some other here already tried this step and got success??? please post location and if your from custom rom or from official rom? thanks

prasanthkb said:
Hi Guys,
I just want you opinion before i do this step. Hence asking
KNOX enabled boot loader has messed up my idea of return to Stock either via KIES or via ODIN.
I flashed the official Indian 4.3 ROM on my EU model NOTE 2 over the leaked ROM with MJ5 and it failed. I couldn't recover the phone with KIES either.
KIES will say that firmware update / emergency recovery has encounterd an error.
ODIN says FAIL and "Device Unsupported" appears in Download screen.
Shall i try Dr. Ketan's KNOX bootloader removal method to get my mobile back ? ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500823 )
Can i then flash the original firmware N7100XXDMF1 on my Note 2 (EU version) ?
Would appreciate if you guys could help me on this.
I can still access the download mode with KNOX boot loader.
Thanks
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dbanzon said:
flash recovery thru odin then maybe restore a nand backup or flash the new rom via cwm
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I'm able to flash the recovery thru odin, just do it and now i'm able to boot in recovery mode.
But i'm not able to flash the new rom via cwm because i'm not able to mount the sd card (it works only as usb storage, not as sd card mode and so i'm not able to upload the rom file on it).
I can find a solution for this, but i'm not sure it will work because now i have the knox firmware (warranty bit 1) and it isn't downgradable. Am i right?
thanks

I had to restore my efs data in order to downgrade back to 4.1.2.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

EP2008 said:
I had to restore my efs data in order to downgrade back to 4.1.2.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk
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so how were you able to dngrade back to 4.1.2? u followed the instructions in the first post?

Downgrading from 4.3
[email protected] said:
1. flash the respective official firmware from sammobile.com. after finish flashing , go to recovery mode and wipe data.
2. flash Philz recovery via Odin.
3. install updated 4.1.2 modem (XXDME4 / DXDMF1 / DDMG1) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044937 via CWM (at this step you should get IMEI back.)
4. root the device with CF-auto root.(CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar)
5. install Triangle away to reset flash counter.
6. full unroot super SU
7. wipe all data/factory reset .
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Hi, in step 1. Is it official 4.3 or 4.1.2 because I tried with official 4.1.2, I get failed.

dbanzon said:
so how were you able to dngrade back to 4.1.2? u followed the instructions in the first post?
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I don't recall the exact steps, but I flashed my old 4.1.2 stock rom through philz recovery then ran the efs restore through dr. Ketans multi tool. Before the efs restore I would get boot loops at the Samsung logo.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

diaBoliQu3 said:
Hi, in step 1. Is it official 4.3 or 4.1.2 because I tried with official 4.1.2, I get failed.
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Do full wipe and try that again.

19malag83 said:
I'm able to flash the recovery thru odin, just do it and now i'm able to boot in recovery mode.
But i'm not able to flash the new rom via cwm because i'm not able to mount the sd card (it works only as usb storage, not as sd card mode and so i'm not able to upload the rom file on it).
I can find a solution for this, but i'm not sure it will work because now i have the knox firmware (warranty bit 1) and it isn't downgradable. Am i right?
thanks
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Follow the instructions in the link, it should solve your problems. I had the same problem some days back.
http://www.droidviews.com/firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-solution/

Unable to install custom recovery and flash custom roms on rooted note 3 lte

I am on a UK (vodafone) phone 4.4.2 KK and after rooting with odin and tripping knox (obviously) i installed CWM And TWRP and entered recovery but only after a long time i discovered that the recovery mode i was entering was stock .
In the recovery mode i couldnt find the option to install from zip only the option to install from external storage.
I have downloaded the CM 11 4.4.4 and put it on the external sd card.
In the recovery mode i navigated to the location of the CM 11 zip and attempted to flash it .
It goes through the process and at the end it says something like installation successful but the the phone boots into the normal stock firmware.
After reading a ton of material and articles i have discovered that my bootloader may be locked and this is the reason i cannot install CWM and flash custom roms.
In the end i have 3 questions.
Is there curently a solution to install CWM and flash custom roms on phones with locked bootloders ?
Will i be able to update to lollipop via Kies when is released ?
Will i be able to return my phone to its original state so that the lollipop update when it is released wont detect that the phone has been modified ?
Basically i am stuck. I have a rooted phone with void warranty and unable to install roms because the bootloder is locked ??????
I would really apreciate some help because i have run out of options and the frustration has reached stratospheric levels.
Thanks in advance for your help.

You rooted with ODIN and installed both CWM and TWRP .Thats all wrong odin is not root and you don't flash two recovery s .
You say your bootloader is locked = what model phone do you have .
Its reading as fail read the very basics .
Start at the beginning at for that you need to know what model number you have . You then find the correct root for your model and flash a recovery either CWM or TWRP not both .

JJEgan said:
You rooted with ODIN and installed both CWM and TWRP .Thats all wrong odin is not root and you don't flash two recovery s .
You say your bootloader is locked = what model phone do you have .
Its reading as fail read the very basics .
Start at the beginning at for that you need to know what model number you have . You then find the correct root for your model and flash a recovery either CWM or TWRP not both .
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I did not flash both.
I only installed both and tried to flash either.When i saw that i couldn flash one i tried the other one.
My phone model number is SM-9005 ..
The root file i used was CF-Auto-Root for SM-N9005 .

uxaar said:
I did not flash both.
I only installed both and tried to flash either.When i saw that i couldn flash one i tried the other one.
My phone model number is SM-9005 ..
The root file i used was CF-Auto-Root for SM-N9005 .
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Flash this in Odin.
https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img.tar.html
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

Untick auto reboot in Odin when you flash recovery then boot to recovery using three button combo stock ROM rewrites stock recovery when it boots iirc

celderic said:
Flash this in Odin.
https://dl.twrp.me/hlte/twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img.tar.html
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thank you very much.
That worked flawlessly and afterwards i managed to install CM12 5.1.
you saved me .Thanks again

Root For SM-G530F

How to root SM-G530F 5.0.2 lollipop ?
Guide
1.goto link and download http://pc.cd/HgI
2. Extract zip >you found that odin 10.3 And smg530F root.tar
3.open odin and put sm....f.tar to AP slot
4. Go to download mode your phone .And then click start from pc.
5.Now you are rooted
Sorry for my bad english.....
Credit @Chainfire
If you are rooted,Don't forget thank button..........

custom recovery
what about custom recovery can U get link me one for sm-g530f lollipop version ?

omarhawary said:
what about custom recovery can U get link me one for sm-g530f lollipop version ?
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Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/gra...om-recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0for-lollipop-t3190351
Read GUIDE AND FLASH VIA ODIN OR FLASHFY OR RASHAR
PLEASE HIT THANK BUTTOM

xposed
minsetnaing said:
Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/gra...om-recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0for-lollipop-t3190351
Read GUIDE AND FLASH VIA ODIN OR FLASHFY OR RASHAR
PLEASE HIT THANK BUTTOM
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I tried and it works , about xposed is it work with U ?

omarhawary said:
I tried and it works , about xposed is it work with U ?
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If You Need xposed ,I will give deodexed ROM for our SMG530F.
It can take long time because I am a student and worker.So please wait .....I will do for our 530F...
AND IF YOU WANT TO USE NOTE5 UI MOD ,GO TO
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gra...laxy-note5-ui-mod-galaxy-grand-prime-t3343160
Don't forget thank if don't hurt your hand.
Thanks .

Can someone confirm this root method works with SM-G530A? I tried multiple times with different Odin, it all fail. When I flash it via Odin, it says Secure Download Enable on the phone. It failed and gave me error "secure check fail recovery" on phone.

backup stock rom without any recovery.

I want help guys...can i backup stock rom without any recovery..

Yeah ofc,just download odin for your phone,find stock rom here http://live.samsung-updates.com/ download, go to odin check pda etc (i think you know how to flash rom in odin) then go download mode and flash. After it you have clear phone, stock rom , no recovery , no root.

AiWaNczewski said:
Yeah ofc,just download odin for your phone,find stock rom here http://live.samsung-updates.com/ download, go to odin check pda etc (i think you know how to flash rom in odin) then go download mode and flash. After it you have clear phone, stock rom , no recovery , no root.
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Thnx bro....

bravolol said:
Thnx bro....
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no problem, if you have some issues / problems just pm me i will help :fingers-crossed:

AiWaNczewski said:
no problem, if you have some issues / problems just pm me i will help :fingers-crossed:
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One more thing.....im new to s5...so i have backup my stock efs..so if i accidently got imei null so can i restore the efs from twrp nd will the imei will back ?

bravolol said:
One more thing.....im new to s5...so i have backup my stock efs..so if i accidently got imei null so can i restore the efs from twrp nd will the imei will back ?
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You can try, but when you flashing stock rom by odin you will have 100% imei , you cant delete it by odin

Failed root

I recently tried to change my recovery from cwm to twrp but when i booted my Samsung galaxy note 3 n9005 , it gave the error could not do normal boot ODIN mode, even though the phone is turning on, i can't enter recovery mode and do other things like change my kernel, please help

1. Odin Flash TWRP
2. Odin CF root

Suggests wrong TWRP version for your model .

arinsms said:
1. Odin Flash TWRP
2. Odin CF root
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can you please explain what happened to my device and is it safe to flash a new recovery and is there anything likely to go wrong

Can you explain what file you used .
To flash TWRP`
Are you able to boot to download mode .
or recovery mode .If yes flash stock rom via odin .
if no then you require a service centrer .

JJEgan said:
Can you explain what file you used .
To flash TWRP`
Are you able to boot to download mode .
or recovery mode .If yes flash stock rom via odin .
if no then you require a service centrer .
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i can boot into download mode but i can't boot into recovery mode, that's when its giving the could not boot into recovery mode error and it just displays downloading do not switch off

Flash the correct TWRP for your phone through Odin .
That means a tar version of TWRP for your model .
That fails flash a stock rom via Odin .

JJEgan said:
Flash the correct TWRP for your phone through Odin .
That means a tar version of TWRP for your model .
That fails flash a stock rom via Odin .
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Thank you very much you saved me, i'll try installing stock firmware

KingGabe said:
Thank you very much you saved me, i'll try installing stock firmware
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my device came with the android 4.4.2 so am i restricted to that version or i can install the 5.0.0

JJEgan said:
Flash the correct TWRP for your phone through Odin .
That means a tar version of TWRP for your model .
That fails flash a stock rom via Odin .
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my device came with the android 4.4.2 so when flashing the stock rom am i restricted to the 4.4.2 or i can install the 5.0.0

Install either .

JJEgan said:
Install either .
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what about PDA and CSC i don't know what that's about and i also don't know my PDA and CSC

KingGabe said:
can you please explain what happened to my device and is it safe to flash a new recovery and is there anything likely to go wrong
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You are not following the correct way to flash. That is why the twrp wont stick at recovery.
Follow my advice as follow:
1. Remove battery
2. Odin flash TWRP
see the result