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Need of guide for how to go pure stock 4.3 mk4 to custom

There are many like me who went stock 4.3 mk4 just to experience it but now want to revert to custom roms again. As far as I understand there is no root for 4.3 as of yet. Speaking of Knox there are many who do not really care about raised flag. I also understand that once on 4.3 you cannot downgrade. Ok. But there should be some work around to flash 4.3 mk4 custom roms. Can our stalwarts help here?
Please @dr.ketan, @wanam?

semantsen said:
There are many like me who went stock 4.3 mk4 just to experience it but now want to revert to custom roms again. As far as I understand there is no root for 4.3 as of yet. Speaking of Knox there are many who do not really care about raised flag. I also understand that once on 4.3 you cannot downgrade. Ok. But there should be some work around to flash 4.3 mk4 custom roms. Can our stalwarts help here?
Please @dr.ketan, @wanam?
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Why not? just flash a cwm recovery and flash any custom Rom.

I got the pure stock MK4 rooted after failure multiple times. I think it is important to have the right recovery and rooting files.
Please try with philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md recovery and Dr. Ketan's Multitool Advanced V5

@abdulm
Please share the steps with links, it will simple for first time rooters....
So what I understand is even though we have Knox security, we can root the firmware. After rooting the official firmware we can flash the newer mk4 roms ?

Download recovery philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5 from below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028103
Download MultiTool V5 (For 4.3 OS) from below link (post 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480
Download Odin 3.09. Link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
-Save Multitool in SD card of the phone
-Enter download mod by pressing power+home+volume down buttons
-Start Odin, connect phone with USB, wait for a minute.
-Click on AP tab, select the recovery, once done, click START tab. Phone will reboot after recovery installation
-Enter recovery mod by pressing power+home+volume up buttons
-Flash Multitool and select ROOT DEVICE. Do not select any other options.
- Once done, reboot. If the recovery shows Root access possible lost, Fix? then SELECT YES
Trust this helps

abdulm said:
Download recovery philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5 from below link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028103
Download MultiTool V5 (For 4.3 OS) from below link (post 3)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480
Download Odin 3.09. Link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
-Save Multitool in SD card of the phone
-Enter download mod by pressing power+home+volume down buttons
-Start Odin, connect phone with USB, wait for a minute.
-Click on AP tab, select the recovery, once done, click START tab. Phone will reboot after recovery installation
-Enter recovery mod by pressing power+home+volume up buttons
-Flash Multitool and select ROOT DEVICE. Do not select any other options.
- Once done, reboot. If the recovery shows Root access possible lost, Fix? then SELECT YES
Trust this helps
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so you were using latest stock 4,3 MK4?

semantsen said:
so you were using latest stock 4,3 MK4?
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Yes, that is right.

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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TomeG2kc

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/

[Q] how to update to lollipop with odin on locked bootloader S5

Hello Everybody
i bought an s5 on eBay with locked bootloader, it has no logo or carrier ,i have downloaded the compatible lollipop firmware from samfirware,now i am worried that if i flash it via odin than would i be able to boot normally with new bootloader?
can someone help me how exactly should i do?
plz help me friends.

Bootloader will be updated also if you'd flash a full and original Rom. I also updated that way with the first Rom for poland.
If your S5 is in the original status you're lucky. If youre rooted you'll loose root.
Just be sure to flash the right one for your model! Otherwise you might have a bricked device.
1. Download the Rom from Samfirmware/Samdownloads
2. Download Odin (3.09 or higher)
3. be sure the Samsung USB-drivers are installed on your computer
4. open Odin and bring your phone into download mode (vol- & Home & power)
5. Connect your phone via USB to your computer and be sure Odin shows up your phone as "ADDED"
6. Select the extracted file (your-rom.tar.md5) as AP
7. select ONLY "f. time reset" and "reboot after download" with marks.
8. Start the flashing process and wait till "succeed!" appears (there will be a "reset" before)
9. you can disconnect your phone now and enjoy Lollipop
I am not responsible for any bricks or fails of your phone. Flashing is ALWAYS on your own risk!
If unsure, search for a detailed Tutorial in the forum for flashing and updating to Lollipop.
Best regards!
Send from my G900F @ Ressurection Remix using Tapatalk.

sp3d00 said:
Bootloader will be updated also if you'd flash a full and original Rom. I also updated that way with the first Rom for poland.
If your S5 is in the original status you're lucky. If youre rooted you'll loose root.
Just be sure to flash the right one for your model! Otherwise you might have a bricked device.
1. Download the Rom from Samfirmware/Samdownloads
2. Download Odin (3.09 or higher)
3. be sure the Samsung USB-drivers are installed on your computer
4. open Odin and bring your phone into download mode (vol- & Home & power)
5. Connect your phone via USB to your computer and be sure Odin shows up your phone as "ADDED"
6. Select the extracted file (your-rom.tar.md5) as AP
7. select ONLY "f. time reset" and "reboot after download" with marks.
8. Start the flashing process and wait till "succeed!" appears (there will be a "reset" before)
9. you can disconnect your phone now and enjoy Lollipop
I am not responsible for any bricks or fails of your phone. Flashing is ALWAYS on your own risk!
If unsure, search for a detailed Tutorial in the forum for flashing and updating to Lollipop.
Best regards!
Send from my G900F @ Ressurection Remix using Tapatalk.
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thank you for your help my friend,
will i get the same locked bootloader after flashing?
and what about stock recovery?
i mean will i be able to go in to reccovery mode?

What you will do is an update.
Everything will be at stock if it was before!
You're doing a official update and the Knox counter will stay at 0x0.
The bootloader will be stock (locked), the recovery will be stock and accessable.
This will be a S5 as you buy it in the store, just with Lollipop inside. ☺
I hope you told me everything about your phone. If it's not completely stock sth's might be different in flashing process!!
If you bought a non edited (no flash, no root) S5 everything should be fine. The bootloader is always locked.
Send from my G900F @ Ressurection Remix using Tapatalk.

sp3d00 said:
What you will do is an update.
Everything will be at stock if it was before!
You're doing a official update and the Knox counter will stay at 0x0.
The bootloader will be stock (locked), the recovery will be stock and accessable.
This will be a S5 as you buy it in the store, just with Lollipop inside.
I hope you told me everything about your phone. If it's not completely stock sth's might be different in flashing process!!
Send from my G900F @ Ressurection Remix using Tapatalk.
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everything is as it was,i just rooted with towel root knox 00,installed safestrap recovery,
my stock firmware is G900FXXU1ANE2_G900FAUT1AND2_G900FXXU1ANE2
i downloaded the lollipop firmware G900FXXU1BNL9_G900FAUT1BNL2_G900FXXU1BNL9
should i go ahead?i know the risk is all mine.

Your in a custom recovery?
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sp3d00 said:
Your in a custom recovery?
Send from my G900F @ Ressurection Remix using Tapatalk.
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Yes safstrape dual recovery.
should i remove it before flashing?

raisqureshi said:
Yes safstrape dual recovery.
should i remove it before flashing?
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I dont know!
I never did this with my S5. But I think the only think that could happen is, that the recovery will be overwritten when it's updated.
How can u are knoxed 0x0 with a custom recovery?

sp3d00 said:
I dont know!
I never did this with my S5. But I think the only think that could happen is, that the recovery will be overwritten when it's updated.
How can u are knoxed 0x0 with a custom recovery?
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click on following link to understand everything,
https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&r...M8PgLBuEfsSBc-LIkvk9H7Q&bvm=bv.89217033,d.c2E

Not a cool thing! Cause it cant write into recovery, kernel and CSC partitions. You need compatible Roms for this. I dont like it.
I think u can do your flash.
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[How-To] Update to G900P_OD3-5.0 and KeepRoot w/Knox(0x0)

**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:

Galaxy S7 G935F - Recovery root

Hi guys
Just got a brand new, G935F S7, would like to root and install custom recovery to install the dream S8 Port.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/root-proton-x-1-0-t3497772
I looked around, but found a few different versions of recovery and rooting options.
Is there a link i can jump to for the easiest, less risk way?

I have SM-G935F (Black Onix) and i have TWRP+Root and Custom ROM
Download:
TWRP -> Twrp-3.0.2-4-hero2lte.img.tar
Odin -> Odin
1. activate developer mode on the current system and turn on the option 'enable OEM
2. reboot phone mode to 'download mode' and flash using Odin (position AP) TWRP recovery [ATTENTION you must turn off autoreboot options in odin and after flash manually reboot the phone into recovery mode]
3. You can flash SuperSU or if you want custom rom with root:
3.1 go to options and select wipe data format - write "yes" then after finishing wipe necessarily restart phone to recovery mode [ATTENTION this operation will clear the memory of the phone without touching the data contained on the ex-scdard]
3.2 flash in the recovery file no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.2.zip
3.3 reboot phone to recovery mode
3.4 Flash your favorite rom and wait for boot up I recommend Ambasadii ROM..
Have a good day

Talentooman said:
I have SM-G935F (Black Onix) and i have TWRP+Root and Custom ROM
Download:
TWRP -> Twrp-3.0.2-4-hero2lte.img.tar
Odin -> Odin
1. activate developer mode on the current system and turn on the option 'enable OEM
2. reboot phone mode to 'download mode' and flash using Odin (position AP) TWRP recovery [ATTENTION you must turn off autoreboot options in odin and after flash manually reboot the phone into recovery mode]
3. You can flash SuperSU or if you want custom rom with root:
3.1 go to options and select wipe data format - write "yes" then after finishing wipe necessarily restart phone to recovery mode [ATTENTION this operation will clear the memory of the phone without touching the data contained on the ex-scdard]
3.2 flash in the recovery file no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.2.zip
3.3 reboot phone to recovery mode
3.4 Flash your favorite rom and wait for boot up I recommend Ambasadii ROM..
Have a good day
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Hi there!
Thank you very much. I saw this one, just wanted confirmation, will use this steps

^^rac said:
Hi there!
Thank you very much. I saw this one, just wanted confirmation, will use this steps
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If you need any help you can contact me, have a nice day

Talentooman said:
If you need any help you can contact me, have a nice day
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HI there
I did all steps, everything went fine, flashed the Dream rom from 6.0.1 but no only showing samsung logo? Not booting?

^^rac said:
HI there
I did all steps, everything went fine, flashed the Dream rom from 6.0.1 but no only showing samsung logo? Not booting?
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its depends. I never use Dream rom.
Try to download Ambasadii rom, if works then its problem in rom..
Did you update bootloader and modem?

Talentooman said:
its depends. I never use Dream rom.
Try to download Ambasadii rom, if works then its problem in rom..
Did you update bootloader and modem?
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I no, where would i get the correct bootloader and modem?

^^rac said:
I no, where would i get the correct bootloader and modem?
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Dont know honestly, i update with aroma in my rom
Try to download nougat firmware, flash it with odin and then flash your rom

Talentooman said:
Dont know honestly, i update with aroma in my rom
Try to download nougat firmware, flash it with odin and then flash your rom
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Thank you very much! I got it back up, i had to format the data in TWRP, reflashed the rom, and it started
Thanks for the help :good:

Talentooman said:
I have SM-G935F (Black Onix) and i have TWRP+Root and Custom ROM
Download:
TWRP -> Twrp-3.0.2-4-hero2lte.img.tar
Odin -> Odin
1. activate developer mode on the current system and turn on the option 'enable OEM
2. reboot phone mode to 'download mode' and flash using Odin (position AP) TWRP recovery [ATTENTION you must turn off autoreboot options in odin and after flash manually reboot the phone into recovery mode]
3. You can flash SuperSU or if you want custom rom with root:
3.1 go to options and select wipe data format - write "yes" then after finishing wipe necessarily restart phone to recovery mode [ATTENTION this operation will clear the memory of the phone without touching the data contained on the ex-scdard]
3.2 flash in the recovery file no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.2.zip
3.3 reboot phone to recovery mode
3.4 Flash your favorite rom and wait for boot up I recommend Ambasadii ROM..
Have a good day
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hi, @Talentooman
is there any way to FAST fix "Custom Binary Blocked by FRP Lock S7 Edge" after I have deleted root from supersu menu and off oem unlock?
I found this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=512_HFD3USk
And one more question^ is there any way to install magisk after supersu?
Thanks.

eee3+ said:
hi, @Talentooman
is there any way to FAST fix "Custom Binary Blocked by FRP Lock S7 Edge" after I have deleted root from supersu menu and off oem unlock?
I found this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=512_HFD3USk
And one more question^ is there any way to install magisk after supersu?
Thanks.
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SOLVED
I had try again with, and i can has normally,
1. Pres Vol -, Power and home 7second,
2. System will boot odin,
3. Install Stock Firmware,
4. Switch on Developer Mode & OEM Unlocking
5. Download FRP unlock bypass APK
6. Restart the phone,
7. Now you can Install Costum Again
Thank You,,,,