Ok so I did a idiotic thing... Did towel root on stock 4.4.2 G900VVRU1ANCG then before installing supersu or anything accidentally ran OTA (G900VVRU1ANE9)
Now phone keeps looping and installing updates...
It tries to boot normally then says booting recovery at top then starts installing updates again...
What to do now?
toy4x4xda said:
Ok so I did a idiotic thing... Did towel root on stock 4.4.2 G900VVRU1ANCG then before installing supersu or anything accidentally ran OTA (G900VVRU1ANE9)
Now phone keeps looping and installing updates...
It tries to boot normally then says booting recovery at top then starts installing updates again...
What to do now?
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boot into download mode and reflash NCG. if that doesn't work because of the partially installed NE9 try flashing NE9 in Odin
Will I think I have it somewhat fixed... Just downloaded stock NCG and then extracted the system.img.ext4 and followed the guide from skipsoft using their toolkit to make the system.img.ext4 odin flashable.
Flashed only the NCG system.img back to phone and that worked.
Now phone is operational and all apps etc still there but I have build and kernel NCG but baseband is NE9
So now if I root on build NCG then try to OTA to NE9 how do I avoid boot loop this time? Will Supersu allow me to OTA and is there a method to keep root? ( I know how to flash the kernels and re-root --- I'd like to just keep root if possible.)
toy4x4xda said:
Will I think I have it somewhat fixed... Just downloaded stock NCG and then extracted the system.img.ext4 and followed the guide from skipsoft using their toolkit to make the system.img.ext4 odin flashable.
Flashed only the NCG system.img back to phone and that worked.
Now phone is operational and all apps etc still there but I have build and kernel NCG but baseband is NE9
So now if I root on build NCG then try to OTA to NE9 how do I avoid boot loop this time? Will Supersu allow me to OTA and is there a method to keep root? ( I know how to flash the kernels and re-root --- I'd like to just keep root if possible.)
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flash the full NE9 in Odin, then flash the NCG kernel, root, then flash the NE9 kernel.
see this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
toy4x4xda said:
Will I think I have it somewhat fixed... Just downloaded stock NCG and then extracted the system.img.ext4 and followed the guide from skipsoft using their toolkit to make the system.img.ext4 odin flashable.
Flashed only the NCG system.img back to phone and that worked.
Now phone is operational and all apps etc still there but I have build and kernel NCG but baseband is NE9
So now if I root on build NCG then try to OTA to NE9 how do I avoid boot loop this time? Will Supersu allow me to OTA and is there a method to keep root? ( I know how to flash the kernels and re-root --- I'd like to just keep root if possible.)
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lmao.. you did all that for no reason.. all the odin roms, kernels and modems are all available already..
You flashed ne9 kernel/rom so you need to flash ne9 modem/baseband..
For future reference, its easier to start on ncg root install ss.. then flash rom.zip of choice and flash the odin firmware for it.. its real easy and u can go from ncg to nk for example without worrying about an ota
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Im sending my phone ot for service because of the camera failed error.
i was originally rooted on 4.4.4 NI2.
Unrooted, uninstalled safestrap and busybox and did a factory reset.
Now i have the flash counter lockpad on boot screen so i need to reroot to remove it.
Tried flashing NCG stock but when i flash it in odin, the screen stays black and never boots up.
Im forced to flash either NI2 or NK2 which both work, just getting back to NCG to reroot doesnt work
Any ideas?
FingerBlastJ said:
Im sending my phone ot for service because of the camera failed error.
i was originally rooted on 4.4.4 NI2.
Unrooted, uninstalled safestrap and busybox and did a factory reset.
Now i have the flash counter lockpad on boot screen so i need to reroot to remove it.
Tried flashing NCG stock but when i flash it in odin, the screen stays black and never boots up.
Im forced to flash either NI2 or NK2 which both work, just getting back to NCG to reroot doesnt work
Any ideas?
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You can't flash back to NCG from NI2. The best bet is to reroot by flashing the NCG kernel only on clean NI2 and running towelroot. Then reflash the NI2 kernel back. Do your cleanup and then unroot again.
terrigan said:
You can't flash back to NCG from NI2. The best bet is to reroot by flashing the NCG kernel only on clean NI2 and running towelroot. Then reflash the NI2 kernel back. Do your cleanup and then unroot again.
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x2. You can't do a full flash back, but if you flash the kernel you should still be able to. Follow @Misterxtc's step by step guide here...
ok let me make sure im doing this right
Flash NI2 firmware
Then Flash NCG Kernel ONLY?
FingerBlastJ said:
ok let me make sure im doing this right
Flash NI2 firmware
Then Flash NCG Kernel ONLY?
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Negative
Flash from Factory Reset.... you should just have to flash NCG kernel, root, re-flash NK2 kernel....
kprice8 said:
Negative
Flash from Factory Reset.... you should just have to flash NCG kernel, root, re-flash NK2 kernel....
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ok so heres what worked
Flashing ALL VZW NCG tar file was the only thing to get me back on ncg
Kernel ONLY or firmware do not work you get stuck on black boot screen
Thanks for your help, much appreciated!
I'm on G900VVRU1AN12 and I unrooted my phone with Super SU so that I could take the updates. I didn't care about losing root. However, whenever I try to install the updates, it says the update has failed. How can I get the update to install?
You have to either flash a stock ni2 tar with Odin and take the ota or flash an oa8 or oc4 tar (depending on which you want) with Odin.
mrjiggywiggy said:
You have to either flash a stock ni2 tar with Odin and take the ota or flash an oa8 or oc4 tar (depending on which you want) with Odin.
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Thank you! It worked!
I am currently running Optimal ROM with OD5 bootloader. Just got back into the rooted world last week after a warranty replacement stroke of luck. To be able to access SS to flash a different ROM, do I just flash the NCG kernel I have and boot?
Edit: Been out of the loop for a while and don't want to bork this thing
Anybody?
You can use flashfire which is a mobile odin and is in the playstore [root]Flashfire or you can safestrap. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-safestrap-access-odin-t3126686. Install busybox and and the safestrap bo3 in the link I provided. Make sure you install ss after busybox. The NI2 kernal flasher when used will install a kitkat kernel and bring you into ss.
Before all this download this zip and extract it.https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347777436 What you are looking to keep are the firmware and kernel zips. YOU MUST FLASH A KERNEL OR FIRMWARE AS THE LAST THING BEFORE EXITING SS. Otherwise you will get a blank screen.
Solution if you forget - battery pull - restart phone - ss symbol will appear - hit it and reenter ss.
Place everything I've told you to download on your ext sd. When you wipe - do not wipe ext sd.
example - If you're going from od5 to og5 you will ant to flash the og5 kernel as the last thing before leaving ss- just follow the rom's installation instructions to the letter
SS is already installed. I am running Optimal w/OD5 bootloader. I was wondering if just flashing NCG kernel would boot me back to SS screen. I'm old school and have been using Odin haven't tried FF and seem to see more posts of bricks with peeps using FF.
can flash kernel via odin
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SS is already installed. I am running Optimal w/OD5 bootloader. I was wondering if just flashing NCG kernel would boot me back to SS screen. I'm old school and have been using Odin haven't tried FF and seem to see more posts of bricks with peeps using FF.
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can flash kernel via odin if you are more comfortable with it... i would use the ni2 kernel that was mentioned in the earlier post
I unrooted my phone and flashed it back to NI2 using Odin and wiped all my data. Can I, while still in this mode, flash the latest stock rom with odin (Lollipop BPB1)?
doncaruana said:
I unrooted my phone and flashed it back to NI2 using Odin and wiped all my data. Can I, while still in this mode, flash the latest stock rom with odin (Lollipop BPB1)?
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If you want the latest stock rom (unrooted) just take the Ota or you can download and Odin. If you need root rom , just root , install recovery and use safestrap and install the latest root pb1 rom.
doncaruana said:
I unrooted my phone and flashed it back to NI2 using Odin and wiped all my data. Can I, while still in this mode, flash the latest stock rom with odin (Lollipop BPB1)?
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You can, but then you can never downgrade back to NI2.
If instead you want to retain the ability to downgrade,you can either 1) root the NI2, install SafeStrap, and then install a rooted PB1 ROM, or 2) Use Odin to flash a modified PB1 stock image that has a BOD5 bootloader.
Everytime I try to boot into system, it freezes and then restarts. I just flashed lollipop OC4 rom through FlashFire? Help please
safwanz1 said:
Everytime I try to boot into system, it freezes and then restarts. I just flashed lollipop OC4 rom through FlashFire? Help please
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Did you uninstall safestrap before you use flashfire?
Do you use the rooted lolli rom mentioned in the guide or the custom lolli rom. If you use custom lolli, is that rom mentioned that it is flashfire compatible?
I understand you are on NC1 bootloader so in order to OC4 working properly, OC4 bootloader need to be flashed via odin.
If you try everything and did not work, go back to NB1 and start from there. Use the NB1 firmware that I mentioned before.
sway8966 said:
Did you uninstall safestrap before you use flashfire?
Do you use the rooted lolli rom mentioned in the guide or the custom lolli rom. If you use custom lolli, is that rom mentioned that it is flashfire compatible?
I understand you are on NC1 bootloader so in order to OC4 working properly, OC4 bootloader need to be flashed via odin.
If you try everything and did not work, go back to NB1 and start from there. Use the NB1 firmware that I mentioned before.
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So dude, when I went into download mode, everytime I tried to place that ALLAT&T file into the AP slot, it would cause Odin to freeze and not respond. Naturally, I got angry and decided to reboot into system and magically, I could use the OS again. Now I think I'm going to flash the bootloader like you said
safwanz1 said:
So dude, when I went into download mode, everytime I tried to place that ALLAT&T file into the AP slot, it would cause Odin to freeze and not respond. Naturally, I got angry and decided to reboot into system and magically, I could use the OS again. Now I think I'm going to flash the bootloader like you said
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I am sure you did extract the .md5 from the .rar. The latest odin is Version 3.10.7 but I am using version 3.10.6 for that .md5 and it went well too. Try with different odin then.
sway8966 said:
Did you uninstall safestrap before you use flashfire?
Do you use the rooted lolli rom mentioned in the guide or the custom lolli rom. If you use custom lolli, is that rom mentioned that it is flashfire compatible?
I understand you are on NC1 bootloader so in order to OC4 working properly, OC4 bootloader need to be flashed via odin.
If you try everything and did not work, go back to NB1 and start from there. Use the NB1 firmware that I mentioned before.
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sway8966 said:
I am sure you did extract the .md5 from the .rar. The latest odin is Version 3.10.7 but I am using version 3.10.6 for that .md5 and it went well too. Try with different odin then.
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Right dude, I just flashed the NC1 flasher and then i tapped reboot, now it's been on the custom unlock screen for a few minutes, what should I do?
Now i rebooted the device and I cant get into system or safestrap.
safwanz1 said:
Right dude, I just flashed the NC1 flasher and then i tapped reboot, now it's been on the custom unlock screen for a few minutes, what should I do?
Now i rebooted the device and I cant get into system or safestrap.
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Wow, NC1 flasher is to use safestrap in lollipop. It only flash the NC1 kernel.
Are you in Kitkat or lollipop. If you were in your lollipop you need to update your lollipop bootloader.
As I said before, if your phone went to softbrick just flash the NB1 firmware via odin.
I swear, you are a legend, an absolute god. The amount of help and experience you have given me, if only I could pay you (I'm 15, so I can't make a PayPal yet) Right now I'm on Albe95's Note 5 port rom.