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Hi all,
Just got my fiance A Verizon S5... and it came with OA8. Unrooted. I've been on T-mobile since the G1 and have had pretty much every android phone with custom roms since then.
Just a quick question, what would be the fastest method to get this thing rooted? Should I downgrade, and if so to what verizon, root it, then use the keep root methods? I dont think I can find a way to Root OA8 directly, and I'm not sure WHAT version to downgrade to, to get root with, then to keep root on the Oa8.
Any Suggestions?
Kaczman said:
Hi all,
Just got my fiance A Verizon S5... and it came with OA8. Unrooted. I've been on T-mobile since the G1 and have had pretty much every android phone with custom roms since then.
Just a quick question, what would be the fastest method to get this thing rooted? Should I downgrade, and if so to what verizon, root it, then use the keep root methods? I dont think I can find a way to Root OA8 directly, and I'm not sure WHAT version to downgrade to, to get root with, then to keep root on the Oa8.
Any Suggestions?
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Flash the NK2 retail tar from here to downgrade (using Odin included in this same thread's root zip). You'll load the file in the AP slot of Odin, press Power+Home+Volume Down while starting your phone. Press Start.
Then just follow the instructions to root.
Just follow the guide linked below.....except since you are on Lollipop, Load the NK2 Stock ROM in AP slot, flash it, and boot up normal before moving onto Step #3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
Stupifier said:
Just follow the guide linked below.....except since you are on Lollipop, Load the NK2 Stock ROM in AP slot, flash it, and boot up normal before moving onto Step #3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
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Oh... forgot that after the NK2, you'll have to boot back into download mode on your phone and flash the NCG kernel only (included in the package), since safestrap doesn't work with NK2's kernel.
Hmm... any step by step?
Kaczman said:
Hmm... any step by step?
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Coming from Stock (UNROOTED) OA8:
Check here for downloads: [SOFTWARE GUIDE]***Odin Back To Stock***[Root Files] Retail Verizon S5 Firmware Files
1-Download ROM.zip, TowelRoot.apk and Safestrap.apk and put it on an External Storage
2-Put phone in download mode by holding volume_down + power + home_key
3-Put NK2 Full Stock TAR [G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar] in AP Slot in ODIN and flash it
4-Put phone in download mode holding volume_down + power + home_key
5-Once phone boots into stock NK2, go back to download mode, put NCG Kernel [NCG Kernel Only] in AP Slot in ODIN and press Start
6-Once it boots, install and run TowelRoot.apk [Towelroot] and make it rain! Then install Busybox (I use Busybox Installer) from the play store and then install Safestrap.apk [Safestrap Recovery v3.75] and once installed open it and Install Recovery. Some have had to repeat the Busybox and SU install before it will ask to update SU and disable knox.
7-At this point you should be able to boot into SS Recovery and make a backup and do an advanced wipe of everything but your SD card
8-Flash ROM.zip of your choice to stock slot, press HOME and if you are using an Android 5 ROM REBOOT and select DOWNLOAD MODE
9-If it is a rom later than NK2, flash the appropriate Kernel for your device and Android version in AP Slot (PDA) in ODIN (AGAIN, DEODEX VERSION WILL TAKE UPWARDS OF 10-30 MINUTES ON FIRST BOOT ONLY)
For Android 5 ROMS, although Safestrap is still installed, you will have to flash NK2 kernel, do what you need to in SS and reboot to download mode, flash the Android 5 kernel and reboot the system.
i find the fasted method of rooting any device to be:
1) go to the general section
2) look at the stickies
3) click the one that says ROOT
Hi. I have a NOTE 4 running ANK4 android 4.4 rooted with CWRP.
My question is: In order to flash a STOCK 5.0.1 tar from sammobile, what are the steps I need to follow?
Do I simply have to get the tar file and flash it through Odin?
Do I have to unroot/remove custom recovery first?
Do I have to factory reset and reset cache?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
DragosPaul said:
Hi. I have a NOTE 4 running ANK4 android 4.4 rooted with CWRP.
My question is: In order to flash a STOCK 5.0.1 tar from sammobile, what are the steps I need to follow?
Do I simply have to get the tar file and flash it through Odin?
Do I have to unroot/remove custom recovery first?
Do I have to factory reset and reset cache?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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hi,
your first question is correct
if you flash you will automatically lose root and recovery.. (no need to unroot and remove custom recovery..)
read my post #2 in this thread.. see link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3068738
for snapshot and more details
lastly it up to you if you want to factory reset etc.. it is not necessary
good luck
Download the file from www.samfirmware.com, make sure you have the CORRECT firmware for your SPECIFIC phone model.
While you are on the download page, there is an instruction, which I copied below:
Instructions:
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.09
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
You don't need to root or do anything, just MAKE SURE that "Reactivation Lock" under Settings>Security is DE-ACTIVATED.
You don't necessarily have to do a Reset, but if you are having problems with force closing apps, battery drain etc... then do a Reset.
Good luck
Ok I just did that, ODIN said passed but literally nothing happened to the phone? lmao. It still shows android 4.4
DragosPaul said:
Ok I just did that, ODIN said passed but literally nothing happened to the phone? lmao. It still shows android 4.4
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You sure you downloaded Lollipop and not another 4.4.4 version?
Ashatar said:
You sure you downloaded Lollipop and not another 4.4.4 version?
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I'm sorry, I'm a retard. I had a 4.4 backup in case things went south and I flashed that instead of the lollipop. All is good now, lmao.
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
Downloads:
- G900P_OD3_Stock_Rooted_ROM
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Press "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to *"Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the **flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the G900P_OA6_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.
*If you are already on the OA6 bootloader, set "Reboot" setting to "Normal" and skip Step 7.
**The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition.
Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Sprint splash screen for about 1 - 2 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery to OD3. The ROM will not update your bootloader to OD3 in order to allow downgrading to previous firmware versions.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you do not already have root access (or to unbrick) you must flash the NE5 full Odin .tar using Odin's PDA/AP slot and root with TowelRoot, before continuing with the above process.
5. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2
muniz_ri said:
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
Download:
- G900P_OD3_Stock_Rooted_ROM
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" settings.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Sprint splash screen for about 1 - 2 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Notes:
1. This process will not affect your knox warranty flag.
2. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery to OD3 (for safety reasons and to allow for downgrading to NE5 the OD3 bootloader is not included. However the G900P_OA6_Bootloader is required for the ROM to boot).
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are currently unrooted and on a non-"Towelroot-able" firmware version you must a)downgrade to NE5 using Odin, b)root using Towelroot then proceed with the above process.
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Hi, I'm current at OD3 stock and sim locked. I just wanna ask, if I do this, will I be able to downgrade to 4.4.2 and unlock sim using SSU? Thanks.
damntuco said:
Hi, I'm current at OD3 stock and sim locked. I just wanna ask, if I do this, will I be able to downgrade to 4.4.2 and unlock sim using SSU? Thanks.
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Since the ROM will not flash the OD3 bootloader you will be able to downgrade back to 4.4.2, however you will need to Odin flash the OA6 bootloader in order for the ROM to boot. As for sim unlock, I know nothing about how that works on this device.
muniz_ri said:
Since the ROM will not flash the OD3 bootloader you will be able to downgrade back to 4.4.2, however you will need to Odin flash the OA6 bootloader in order for the ROM to boot. As for sim unlock, I know nothing about how that works on this device.
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Okay, can you check if I understood the process correctly?
1. I'm in stock OD3, not rooted so I need to root my device first. (Is root necessary? and do you know how to root OD3?)
2. Get flashfire app.
3. Copy G900P_OD3_Stock_Rooted_ROM to storage.
4. Flash using flashfire app.
5. Flash G900P_OA6_Bootloader using ODIN.
6. I can now downgrade to stock NE5 using ODIN. (can I use the one from sammobile.com?)
Can you check if I understood the process correctly? Thanks.
muniz_ri said:
Since the ROM will not flash the OD3 bootloader you will be able to downgrade back to 4.4.2, however you will need to Odin flash the OA6 bootloader in order for the ROM to boot. As for sim unlock, I know nothing about how that works on this device.
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Which one should I flash first? The NE5 rom or the OA6 bootloader? Thanks.
damntuco said:
Which one should I flash first? The NE5 rom or the OA6 bootloader? Thanks.
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The NE5 .tar then root, then follow the directions. After the rom flash go into download mode and flash the OA6 bootloader.
muniz_ri said:
The NE5 .tar then root, then follow the directions. After the rom flash go into download mode and flash the OA6 bootloader.
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What do you mean by root? Install CWM then flash supersu .zip?
damntuco said:
What do you mean by root? Install CWM then flash supersu .zip?
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The point of this process is to keep knox (0x0). Twrp will trip the warranty bit so use towelroot. If you do not know what root is I suggest that you first do alot of reading before flashing anything.
muniz_ri said:
The point of this process is to keep knox (0x0). Twrp will trip the warranty bit so use towelroot. If you do not know what root is I suggest that you first do alot of reading before flashing anything.
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Okay. Let me just clarify if I understood this.
The things that I need:
1. Flashfire
2. G900P_OD3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
3. G900P_OA6_Bootloader.tar.md5
4. SM-G900P_NE5.tar
Process:
1. Flash G900P_OD3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip in flashfire.
2. Flash SM-G900P_NE5 .tar in ODIN. What will happen after I boot this?
3. Towelroot
4. G900P_OA6_Bootloader.tar.md5 in ODIN.
Can you check if I understood it right? Thanks.
Success but I have a question....
I successfully updated to 0d3 using this method. I was wondering if it is possible for me to downgrade if needed to 0A6? I .am rooted using odin and superuser.
Thanks in advance
etadpole said:
I successfully updated to 0d3 using this method. I was wondering if it is possible for me to downgrade if needed to 0A6? I .am rooted using odin and superuser.
Thanks in advance
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Yes you can, I have clarified my previous related note in the OP.
I just wanted to make sure. Thank you for the reply.
Cant Flash Bootloader OD3 to OA6
etadpole said:
I just wanted to make sure. Thank you for the reply.
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I'm trying to flash the bootloader OD3 to OA6 with ODIN. Failed operation "boot.mbn 2lines / blanks failed" in recovery mode show "SW REV CHECK FAIL: FUSED 2> BINARY 1"
I have stock rom 5.0
rooted
im use BL checked in ODIN.
i need downgrade to 4.4.2. I understand that this version has the downgrade blocked.
installing custom roms with TWRP to load the next samsung screen stays black.:crying::crying:
I have a retail-dev converted Note 4 Verizon - rooted and Unlocked. I decided to be a guinea pig and try to update the stock OTA MM 6.0.1 Verizon - for Note 4 N-901V.
** If you are rooted and unlocked you CANNOT flash update.zip directly and it will give errors. You have to downgrade, as below, and then flash.
YOU WILL LOSE ROOT AND THE BOOT LOADER WILL BE LOCKED BACK.
ALL DATA WILL BE WIPED. ALL DATA WILL BE WIPED. EVERYTHING.
YOU WILL LOSE ROOT AND THE BOOT LOADER WILL BE LOCKED BACK.
===BUT=== YOU CAN STILL GO BACK TO LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 AND RE-ROOT AND UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. I FULLY TRIED TO DOWNGRADE AND REDO THE UNLOCK OF BOOTLOADER AND ROOT. I WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK AND ROOT BY GOING BACK TO 5.1.1.
** You MUST downgrade to 5.1.1 STOCK. One big advantage - the "lock" symbol and "custom" will be reset and the phone will look for all intent and purposes as not being flashed. BUT I AM NOT SURE IF KNOX MAKES A LOG SOMEWHERE, which may reside somewhere.
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EDIT: Because of Google's verity check I am recommending the following full stock kernel, recovery flash steps before a full stock flash. If there is any root/unlock anywhere in bootloader or kernel you may get a dm-verity failed error.
For now I would suggest a complete wipe and complete stock flash:
BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING, REBOOT TO RECOVER AND DO A FULL ADVANCED WIPE LIKE THIS:
1. Do a full wipe. Wipe also "internal storage". Dalvik cache, data, system, INTERNAL STORAGE, cache, ......EXCEPT externalsd or MicroSD.
** USE ODIN. Make sure Auto-Reboot is UNTICKED. So the phone does not reboot after every flash.
2. Flash stock recovery first from the post I linked (see below where hsbadr's thread link is for stock firmwares). (AGAIN: Do the wipe first and then flash stock recovery.) Use the AP slot in Odin.
** Phone will not reboot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 3.
3. Flash the stock Bootloader again available in that post. Us the BL slot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 4.
3. From the same hsbadr's post flash the stock kernel via odin (use AP slot). Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to next step.
4. Now flash full stock. See step 2 in section BELOW.
IF YOU GET "DM-VERITY FAILED" 1. PULL THE BATTER AND DISCONNECT PHONE FROM COMPUTER, Then use buttons to get download mode.
** UNTICK auto-reboot in Odin, and flash STOCK kernel. dm-verity error should go away on reboot.
** Now you have remove battery again and get download mode, and reflash full stock from section below, step 2 below.
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USE THESE STEPS ONLY TO GET MORE DETAILS: BUT PLEASE FLASH STOCK , kernel, and recovery first via odin as above.
STOCK FILES ARE IN .ZIP FORMAT. UNZIP THEM TILL YOU GET A .TAR.MD5 FILE. I strongly recommend using 7-zip.
1. Download Odin from attachment here. You must have odin working and drivers installed etc.
2. Go to this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
** Choose N910VVRU2BPA1
** Download FULL FIRMWARE version. You MUST use full firmware version.
** UNZIP the file, till you get a .tar.md5 file (N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar.md5) using the AP slot of Odin.. Dont flash this yet, you need the recovery first (step 3).
** Download FROM SAME section the stock RECOVERY.
3. The stock recovery must be flashed first because the stock firmware detects the root/unlocked boot. When this happens you get a "fuse 2" error.
NOTE: If you flash the full firmware before stock recovery you will get an error TO USE THE VERIZON REPAIR ASSISTANT.. Do not worry, you can reflash stock recovery and then go into download mode.
4. Go into download mode: Volume down +Home+Power button at the same time. Just hold till you get download mode.
5. Open Odin and connect phone to computer. Wait for COM signal. Load recovery into AP.
6. Flash, and then pull battery. Put back battery and get back into download mode.
7. Load the firmware N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar into AP in ODIN.
8. Flash and reboot!! NOW YOU ARE ON COMPLETE STOCK 5.1.1.
9. Download the update.zip for the MM 6.0.1 stock OTA here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
** Go to section N910VVRU2CPD1.
** Download "OTA Update from N910VVRU2BPA1 to N910VVRU2CPD1". MAKE SURE IT IS NAMED "update.zip", otherwise rename to update.zip.
10. PLACE update.zip IN EXTERNAL SD CARD..
11. Reboot into STOCK recovery. Remember !! Youa re now on stock,
12. Choose the option to apply update.zip from externla sd.
13. Apply the update.
14. Yoohoo! You have full stock MM 6.0.1 Verizon.
TO GO BACK TO ROOTED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER:
15. Redo steps 1-8. You will get back to stock 5.1.1.
16. Now you can re-root and unlock bootloader like you did before.
PLEASE THANK @hsbadr for his collection of softwares/firmware.
I'm place Update.zip into SD card, and i'm in Recovery Mode it "say"
dm-verity verification failed
Apply update external storage => Update from external storage is disabled.
How to fix it ? Thankyou !
Sorry for my bad English !
One minor correction: the file you download should be a .zip file. Don't append a .zip to the file that you download or you will have a file called update.zip.zip. I'm pretty sure that won't work.
Knox absolutely DOES make a "record" of sorts, in the form of a hardware fuse that was tripped when you unlocked the bootloader. Your warranty is invalid to anyone who decides to check the state of that permanent, irreversible hardware flag.
Bicknasty said:
Knox absolutely DOES make a "record" of sorts, in the form of a hardware fuse that was tripped when you unlocked the bootloader. Your warranty is invalid to anyone who decides to check the state of that permanent, irreversible hardware flag.
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Yes, that figures about Knox. But it is not like the eFuse on say th Amazon Fire TV which is bricks the device. I put the line in there so that there is some "hope" of at least going back to the store with a phone that is not "obviously" unlocked. Just a minor bit of light in the tunnel!!!!!!
duyvinhnguyen said:
I'm place Update.zip into SD card, and i'm in Recovery Mode it "say"
dm-verity verification failed
Apply update external storage => Update from external storage is disabled.
How to fix it ? Thankyou !
Sorry for my bad English !
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%%%% Please explain when exactly the dm-verity showed. After flashing stock recovery? If yes, then you need to follow steps below.
dm-verity is explained here with respect to Marshmallow http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
For now I would suggest a complete wipe and complete stock flash:
BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING, REBOOT TO RECOVER AND DO A FULL ADVANCED WIPE AS IN STEP 1.
1. Do a full wipe. Wipe also "internal storage". Dalvik cache, data, system, internal storage, cache, ......EXCEPT external.
** USE ODIN. Make sure Auto-Reboot is UNTICKED. So the phone does not reboot after every flash.
2. Flash stock recovery first from the post I linked.....the one with the stock firmware. (Do the wipe first and then flash stock recovery.) Use the AP slot in Odin.
** Phone will not reboot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 3.
3. Flash the stock Bootloader again available in that post. Us the BL slot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 4. There is no stock bootloader, sorry my bad !
3. From the same hsbadr's post flash the stock kernel via odin (use AP slot). Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to next step.
4. Now flash full stock.
Please let me know if it helps. I will update the instructions, since I think this is the safest route.
chappatti said:
I have a retail-dev converted Note 4 Verizon - rooted and Unlocked. I decided to be a guinea pig and try to update the stock OTA MM 6.0.1 Verizon - for Note 4 N-901V.
** If you are rooted and unlocked you CANNOT flash update.zip directly and it will give errors. You have to downgrade, as below, and then flash.
YOU WILL LOSE ROOT AND THE BOOT LOADER WILL BE LOCKED BACK.
ALL DATA WILL BE WIPED. ALL DATA WILL BE WIPED. EVERYTHING.
YOU WILL LOSE ROOT AND THE BOOT LOADER WILL BE LOCKED BACK.
===BUT=== YOU CAN STILL GO BACK TO LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 AND RE-ROOT AND UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. I FULLY TRIED TO DOWNGRADE AND REDO THE UNLOCK OF BOOTLOADER AND ROOT. I WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK AND ROOT BY GOING BACK TO 5.1.1.
** You MUST downgrade to 5.1.1 STOCK. One big advantage - the "lock" symbol and "custom" will be reset and the phone will look for all intent and purposes as not being flashed. BUT I AM NOT SURE IF KNOX MAKES A LOG SOMEWHERE, which may reside somewhere.
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EDIT: Because of Google's verity check I am recommending the following full stock BL, kernel, recovery flash steps before a full stock flash. If there is any root/unlock anywhere in bootloader or kernel you may get a dm-verity failed error.
For now I would suggest a complete wipe and complete stock flash:
BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING, REBOOT TO RECOVER AND DO A FULL ADVANCED WIPE LIKE THIS:
1. Do a full wipe. Wipe also "internal storage". Dalvik cache, data, system, INTERNAL STORAGE, cache, ......EXCEPT externalsd or MicroSD.
** USE ODIN. Make sure Auto-Reboot is UNTICKED. So the phone does not reboot after every flash.
2. Flash stock recovery first from the post I linked (see below where hsbadr's thread link is for stock firmwares). (AGAIN: Do the wipe first and then flash stock recovery.) Use the AP slot in Odin.
** Phone will not reboot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 3.
3. Flash the stock Bootloader again available in that post. Us the BL slot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 4.
3. From the same hsbadr's post flash the stock kernel via odin (use AP slot). Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to next step.
4. Now flash full stock.
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USE THESE STEPS ONLY TO GET MORE DETAILS: BUT PLEASE FLASH STOCK Bootloader, kernel, and recovery first via odin as above.
1. Download Odin from attachment here. You must have odin working and drivers installed etc.
2. Go to this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
** Choose N910VVRU2BPA1
** Download FULL FIRMWARE version. You MUST use full firmware version. N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar.md5
** Download FROM SAME section the stock RECOVERY.
3. The stock recovery must be flashed first because the stock firmware detects the root/unlocked boot. When this happens you get a "fuse 2" error.
NOTE: If you flash the full firmware before stock recovery you will get an error TO USE THE VERIZON REPAIR ASSISTANT.. Do not worry, you can reflash stock recovery and then go into download mode.
4. Go into download mode: Volume down +Home+Power button at the same time. Just hold till you get download mode.
5. Open Odin and connect phone to computer. Wait for COM signal. Load recovery into AP.
6. Flash, and then pull battery. Put back battery and get back into download mode.
7. Load the firmware N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar into AP in ODIN.
8. Flash and reboot!! NOW YOU ARE ON COMPLETE STOCK 5.1.1.
9. Download the update.zip for the MM 6.0.1 stock OTA here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937
** Go to section N910VVRU2CPD1.
** Download "OTA Update from N910VVRU2BPA1 to N910VVRU2CPD1". MAKE SURE IT IS NAMED "update.zip", otherwise rename to update.zip.
10. PLACE update.zip IN EXTERNAL SD CARD..
11. Reboot into STOCK recovery. Remember !! Youa re now on stock,
12. Choose the option to apply update.zip from externla sd.
13. Apply the update.
14. Yoohoo! You have full stock MM 6.0.1 Verizon.
TO GO BACK TO ROOTED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER:
15. Redo steps 1-8. You will get back to stock 5.1.1.
16. Now you can re-root and unlock bootloader like you did before.
PLEASE THANK @hsbadr for his collection of softwares/firmware.
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The newest Bootloaders offered is for N910VVRU1BOAF. Is that the one to use. ?
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chappatti said:
%%%% Please explain when exactly the dm-verity showed. After flashing stock recovery? If yes, then you need to follow steps below.
dm-verity is explained here with respect to Marshmallow http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
For now I would suggest a complete wipe and complete stock flash:
BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING, REBOOT TO RECOVER AND DO A FULL ADVANCED WIPE AS IN STEP 1.
1. Do a full wipe. Wipe also "internal storage". Dalvik cache, data, system, internal storage, cache, ......EXCEPT external.
** USE ODIN. Make sure Auto-Reboot is UNTICKED. So the phone does not reboot after every flash.
2. Flash stock recovery first from the post I linked.....the one with the stock firmware. (Do the wipe first and then flash stock recovery.) Use the AP slot in Odin.
** Phone will not reboot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 3.
3. Flash the stock Bootloader again available in that post. Us the BL slot. Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to step 4.
3. From the same hsbadr's post flash the stock kernel via odin (use AP slot). Pull the battery, disconnect USB, put battery back, re-enter download mode. and attach cable. The go to next step.
4. Now flash full stock.
Please let me know if it helps. I will update the instructions, since I think this is the safest route.
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Thankyou so much, I'll try !
i did step 13 and nothing happens. it is restart as normal 5.1.1
lymada said:
i did step 13 and nothing happens. it is restart as normal 5.1.1
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Did you go under "About device" and look. This is an "update" so preserves all your apps/settings and looks like your old phone! Just check at about device.....it should say 6.0.1.
duyvinhnguyen said:
I'm place Update.zip into SD card, and i'm in Recovery Mode it "say"
dm-verity verification failed
Apply update external storage => Update from external storage is disabled.
How to fix it ? Thankyou !
Sorry for my bad English !
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I had the same errors. I flashed the full firmware again via Odin and that fixed it. I didn't install the update.zip I let the phone do the OTA. now I'm on MM
datstudandre said:
I had the same errors. I flashed the full firmware again via Odin and that fixed it. I didn't install the update.zip I let the phone do the OTA. now I'm on MM
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On two of my Note 4's All I had to do was Odin downgrade to Sammobile sm-n910v stock 5.1.1. do a factory reset and take the MM OTA. I have a third Note 4 and it wont take the MM upgrade because of the dm verification failure issue. This is the phone I used KingOroot to root. I'll just wait until we get a custom ROM. I'm not too worried about it.
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Did you go under "About device" and look. This is an "update" so preserves all your apps/settings and looks like your old phone! Just check at about device.....it should say 6.0.1.
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yeah i think it good. i have 6.0.1. i think this update not good at something. charging too slow. i dont know why.....i have 3hours full battery.
hey guys. im on MM and how to root it ?
How is the stock mm ? My phone keeps telling me to update and it is getting annoying. Can I down grade latter to get root and such ?
tydiamond11 said:
How is the stock mm ? My phone keeps telling me to update and it is getting annoying. Can I down grade latter to get root and such ?
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If you stay on this version of MM, you can downgrade to 5.1.1 and unlock bootloader and root. I have done it 2 times already. That is 2 full cycles of downgrade and re-root. Just use the procedure in the OP to downgrade, and the you can use the retail-dev bootloader conversion.
My opinion of MM 6.0.1?? It is exactly as all the custom MM 6.0.1 ROMs out there. The only ROMs that have something better are the S7 Edge ports, but if you want Wifi calling, VolTE (though, which some people say can cause voice issues) you have to get stock since the S7 Edge ports do not have this. Also, the MM ports are T-Mobile port to Verizon, and there are minor issues - for example, the phone uses the VZW roaming APN. If you want something solid/stable, then you should try stock.
One big thing is that the theme store is not available on the Note 4 even with MM. This is a bummer.
lymada said:
hey guys. im on MM and how to root it ?
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Verizon STOCK MM cannot be rooted. The bootloader unlock and root is only for the original 5.1.1 bootloader (I think, the BOAF one). Flashing Verizon STOCK MM re-locks the boot loader and removes root.
However, if you want to try MM custom ROMs, then you MUST downgrade to 5.1.1 FULL stock - everything stock - and then unlock bootloader and then root, and then flash upgrade to custom MM ROM. No big deal, steps are easy. But some work required.
heeheeheee....... @hasbdr just fixed this . Now you can have rooted MM on Verizon . see here.....: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...t/howto-bootloader-unlock-upgrade-to-t3398144
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yeah i think it good. i have 6.0.1. i think this update not good at something. charging too slow. i dont know why.....i have 3hours full battery.
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This is the OFFICIAL Verizon update. You may need to go into settings and enable fast charging. I am using this update and it does fine. Go to "settings>>battery>>"...and tick fast charging.
Thanks for the post OP.
I used this as a general guide with some differences of my own to go from non-rooted stock MM back to LP as my battery was not doing good at all on MM.
Again, thanks for the post... it helped me to get things right so I didn't brick / boot-loop my device.
Slim!
It's been a while since I've flashed anything; at least a year, though more likely two. Whatever I have now I'm guessing is a rom called stock(ish)v06, since that's what is listed in my bootloader. I guess the modem (baseband?) is NAE, and I'm still using a very old version of TWRP (2.6.3 according to my signature, haven't checked).
Obviously, the development that still exists for this device has moved well past me. But given how temperamental my device has been lately, I want to give flashing something newer a shot before buying a new device.
Trouble is, I'm not sure how to go about flashing roms and finding the right modem/firmware when everything I have is so out of date.
Suggestions?
beerindex said:
It's been a while since I've flashed anything; at least a year, though more likely two. Whatever I have now I'm guessing is a rom called stock(ish)v06, since that's what is listed in my bootloader. I guess the modem (baseband?) is NAE, and I'm still using a very old version of TWRP (2.6.3 according to my signature, haven't checked).
Obviously, the development that still exists for this device has moved well past me. But given how temperamental my device has been lately, I want to give flashing something newer a shot before buying a new device.
Trouble is, I'm not sure how to go about flashing roms and finding the right modem/firmware when everything I have is so out of date.
Suggestions?
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Download latest fully stock firmware so you will have latest bootloader and modem from http://www.sammobile.com
which is Lollipop, then flash latest TWRP. If you like stock, there is a stock deodex ROM, there is the awesome Wicked X (heavily modified Lollipop stock), or if stock is not your thing you can get CM12(Lollipop) or CM13 official(Marshmallow)
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mattzeller said:
Download latest fully stock firmware so you will have latest bootloader and modem from http://www.sammobile.com
which is Lollipop, then flash latest TWRP. If you like stock, there is a stock deodex ROM, there is the awesome Wicked X (heavily modified Lollipop stock), or if stock is not your thing you can get CM12(Lollipop) or CM13 official(Marshmallow)
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I want to make sure I understand what you're telling me to do, so a few clarifying questions:
1) I am meant to be updating TWRP first, then using it to flash stock firmware to update the bootloader and modem, and then flashing a rom of my choosing?
2) Why is that method preferable to using Odin to update the modem?
3) If I flash this newer official firmware, am I going to lose root?
4) In flashing the newer firmware, won't my bootloader lock, making it not possible to flash a new rom?
beerindex said:
I want to make sure I understand what you're telling me to do, so a few clarifying questions:
1) I am meant to be updating TWRP first, then using it to flash stock firmware to update the bootloader and modem, and then flashing a rom of my choosing?
2) Why is that method preferable to using Odin to update the modem?
3) If I flash this newer official firmware, am I going to lose root?
4) In flashing the newer firmware, won't my bootloader lock, making it not possible to flash a new rom?
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1) No, use Odin to flash full stock that you downloaded from sammobile.com, you cannot flash full stock from recovery.
2) Because some if not most newer ROMs require you to be on Lollipop bootloader.
3) Yes you will lose root, but this flashing of stock firmware is to update your bootloader and modem so you can flash the newest ROMs. The lack of root doesn't matter since you will be flashing latest TWRP via Odin and modified ROMs soon after.
4) if you have Sprint L720 the bootloader isn't locked. Check I'm 'about phone' to make sure you have an L720 and not another variant of S4
Make sure Samsung drivers are installed on your computer.
So your flashing steps go as follows:
1) Download everything you need first:
a) Full stock from http://www.sammobile.com to your computer
b) Latest TWRP tar file to your computer
c) The custom ROM of your choice (and correct gapps if AOSP or CM based) saved on external SD card on your phone since it will be flashed via recovery.
2) Turn phone off completely. I pull the battery then put it back in then boot directly to download mode: power + volume down. (Rebooting to download mode doesn't always allow a proper flashing)
3) Start Odin (uncheck reboot and reset time) and then plug phone into computer.
4) If COM lights up green in Odin click AP and select the file you downloaded from sammobile (it will be PDA instead of AP if you are using an older version of Odin) and click OK or start (I don't remember which it has)
5) If it flashes successfully pull the battery and then put it back in and turn the phone on normally. It will take a while to boot, like 15-20 minutes possibly. Flashing stock myself I have seen it say it was successful and it wasn't and the fix for me was to leave reset checked and let it do it's thing.
6) Once you have booted into your newly flashed stock OK3, do step 2 and 3 again, so you can flash TWRP.
7) When you go to flash TWRP in Odin uncheck reset time and DEFINITELY have reset unchecked (if Odin reboots your phone TWRP doesn't stick). Do step 4 again except this time select the TWRP tar file. Once it flashes successfully pull battery put it back in and boot directly to recovery (power + volume up) from there do a backup if you want, if not you can flash the custom ROM and gapps if necessary that you downloaded earlier.
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1) No, use Odin to flash full stock that you downloaded from sammobile.com, you cannot flash full stock from recovery.
2) Because some if not most newer ROMs require you to be on Lollipop bootloader.
3) Yes you will lose root, but this flashing of stock firmware is to update your bootloader and modem so you can flash the newest ROMs. The lack of root doesn't matter since you will be flashing latest TWRP via Odin and modified ROMs soon after.
4) if you have Sprint L720 the bootloader isn't locked. Check I'm 'about phone' to make sure you have an L720 and not another variant of S4
Make sure Samsung drivers are installed on your computer.
So your flashing steps go as follows:
1) Download everything you need first:
a) Full stock from http://www.sammobile.com to your computer
b) Latest TWRP tar file to your computer
c) The custom ROM of your choice (and correct gapps if AOSP or CM based) saved on external SD card on your phone since it will be flashed via recovery.
2) Turn phone off completely. I pull the battery then put it back in then boot directly to download mode: power + volume down. (Rebooting to download mode doesn't always allow a proper flashing)
3) Start Odin (uncheck reboot and reset time) and then plug phone into computer.
4) If COM lights up green in Odin click AP and select the file you downloaded from sammobile (it will be PDA instead of AP if you are using an older version of Odin) and click OK or start (I don't remember which it has)
5) If it flashes successfully pull the battery and then put it back in and turn the phone on normally. It will take a while to boot, like 15-20 minutes possibly. Flashing stock myself I have seen it say it was successful and it wasn't and the fix for me was to leave reset checked and let it do it's thing.
6) Once you have booted into your newly flashed stock OK3, do step 2 and 3 again, so you can flash TWRP.
7) When you go to flash TWRP in Odin uncheck reset time and DEFINITELY have reset unchecked (if Odin reboots your phone TWRP doesn't stick). Do step 4 again except this time select the TWRP tar file. Once it flashes successfully pull battery put it back in and boot directly to recovery (power + volume up) from there do a backup if you want, if not you can flash the custom ROM and gapps if necessary that you downloaded earlier.
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Thanks for the very detailed response. This totally clears up my questions. I'll charge my phone this evening and give it a shot in the morning when my battery is at 100%. :good:
beerindex said:
Thanks for the very detailed response. This totally clears up my questions. I'll charge my phone this evening and give it a shot in the morning when my battery is at 100%. :good:
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Feel free to post back here or PM me if you have any more questions or problems, it wouldn't be the first time walking someone through the process via pm here or other methods
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