Hello
Given that no one has put this up anywhere legible for the whole community to have access to here it is.
If you are upgrading to CM12, you are required to upgrade your phones firmware. Most new ROMs will check for this firmware upgrade.
This can be found here
If you are downgrading to CM11 or CM11S basad ROMs they REQUIRE a downgrade or you will experience all sorts of issues.
This can be found here
Make sure you use your favorite custom recovery to flash these
Cheers
Seven
How to install?
Could you please tell how to proceed? Do I flash the firmware over the installed ROM and then do all the wipes and last flash the new ROM?
Argonathgrind said:
Could you please tell how to proceed? Do I flash the firmware over the installed ROM and then do all the wipes and last flash the new ROM?
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The simplest thing to do is to just download the latest CM12 nightly, flash it, wipe the phone(not internal storage)... And then install the LP ROM of your choice
Sorry, I forgot to say that I want to downgrade to CM11S or CM11.
ViditM14 said:
The simplest thing to do is to just download the latest CM12 nightly, flash it, wipe the phone(not internal storage)... And then install the LP ROM of your choice
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That isn't the simplest solution, the simplest solution is to just flash the firmware zips that are available. Flashing the whole CM12 ROM is kinda like buying a new car because you ran out of fuel, instead of just buying the fuel.
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Argonathgrind said:
Sorry, I forgot to say that I want to downgrade to CM11S or CM11.
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If you want to go back to KitKat from Lollipop you need to flash these:
Firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modem:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFS3J3SUFhczhnN2s/edit?usp=docslist_api (44S)
Or
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFVWdNcFBwNzdxenc/edit?usp=docslist_api (05Q)
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Argonathgrind said:
Sorry, I forgot to say that I want to downgrade to CM11S or CM11.
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Thisshould help you out.
I am on PA 5.0 and want to downgrade back to PA 4.4.4. Do I have to flash the 4.4.4 firmware and the modem for cm11s ? Thanks for anyhelp
Jessetatum1337 said:
I am on PA 5.0 and want to downgrade back to PA 4.4.4. Do I have to flash the 4.4.4 firmware and the modem for cm11s ? Thanks for anyhelp
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See my post only two posts above yours...
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Argonathgrind said:
Sorry, I forgot to say that I want to downgrade to CM11S or CM11.
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If you want to downgrade to CM11 or CM11s I'm rather sure you don't need any, because they come with the firmware. If you want to install a custom ROM than you probably need to flash the firmware extra before you flash the ROM.
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I take it all I have to do is flash both of these files from above and my 05Q nandroid and all should be brilliant.
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most people missed out the firmware part .. here he provides
Can i use this for 05Q? I am getting battery issues .
I'm not sure I understand - if I'm on stock CM11S, can I not just flash the most recent CM12 nightlies? I have to update the firmware first?
XanRules said:
I'm not sure I understand - if I'm on stock CM11S, can I not just flash the most recent CM12 nightlies? I have to update the firmware first?
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The CM12 nightlies contain the firmware so there's no need to flash it if you're flashing CM12. If you're flashing another Lollipop ROM you do need to flash it though.
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The CM12 firmware link posted in the OP is not the latest one...request OP to update accordingly.
what cm11s version of firmware is most stable and battery friendly for 4.4 roms?
timmaaa said:
The CM12 nightlies contain the firmware so there's no need to flash it if you're flashing CM12. If you're flashing another Lollipop ROM you do need to flash it though.
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My OPO is 05Q.how to update it to CM12
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If you want to go back to KitKat from Lollipop you need to flash these:
Firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modem:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFS3J3SUFhczhnN2s/edit?usp=docslist_api (44S)
Or
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFVWdNcFBwNzdxenc/edit?usp=docslist_api (05Q)
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HI Timmaaa,
Just a doubt, as you said we need to install modem and firmware before downgrading to CM11s,
I just want to know that in what sequence do we install firmware, modem and cm11 and when and
what do we need to wipe in recovery.
One more question do we need to unlock the bootloader and root once again.
Plz help me out
ThnX
coolsumit007 said:
HI Timmaaa,
Just a doubt, as you said we need to install modem and firmware before downgrading to CM11s,
I just want to know that in what sequence do we install firmware, modem and cm11 and when and
what do we need to wipe in recovery.
One more question do we need to unlock the bootloader and root once again.
Plz help me out
ThnX
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Boot into TWRP, full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache), flash firmware and modem, reboot back to recovery, flash CM11, reboot into ROM. You don't need to unlock your bootloader, that remains unlocked unless you specifically lock it again via fastboot. Each time you flash a new ROM you need to flash SuperSU again to get root, unless the ROM is pre-rooted.
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timmaaa said:
Boot into TWRP, full wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik cache), flash firmware and modem, reboot back to recovery, flash CM11, reboot into ROM. You don't need to unlock your bootloader, that remains unlocked unless you specifically lock it again via fastboot. Each time you flash a new ROM you need to flash SuperSU again to get root, unless the ROM is pre-rooted.
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Hi Timmaaa,
Thnks for your help. Just one last question, do I need to install TWRP again after flashing CM11s.
ThnX
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Hello,
I am on Ricks Rom V11 4.4.2 and am looking to upgrade to the latest version Rick's ROM V16 NI2 along with 4.4.4. I believe I have to update to 4.4.3 first as it states: Download Build 16 here. DO NOT flash this if you are not on the NI2 Firmware. What would be my best route to get to 4.4.3 and then to 4.4.4? Thanks in advance.
Berdistheword said:
Hello,
I am on Ricks Rom V11 4.4.2 and am looking to upgrade to the latest version Rick's ROM V16 NI2 along with 4.4.4. I believe I have to update to 4.4.3 first as it states: Download Build 16 here. DO NOT flash this if you are not on the NI2 Firmware. What would be my best route to get to 4.4.3 and then to 4.4.4? Thanks in advance.
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Do just as my instructions say.. Flash V16 and then reboot in download mode and flash the NI2 firmware with Odin. Make sure you use the files in my post.It would also be a good idea to reset the phone in settings/backup and reset and then factory reset and advanced wipe in Safestrap before flashing V16. There is no need to flash the full tar with the firmware file.
Misterxtc said:
Do just as my instructions say.. Flash V16 and then reboot in download mode and flash the NI2 firmware with Odin. Make sure you use the files in my post.It would also be a good idea to reset the phone in settings/backup and reset and then factory reset and advanced wipe in Safestrap before flashing V16. There is no need to flash the full tar with the firmware file.
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You mean V15? The warning states DO NOT flash this if you are not on the NI2 Firmware. So how do I flash v16 without being on the Nl2? Sorry for the confusion and thanks for responding so quickly.
Berdistheword said:
You mean V15? The warning states DO NOT flash this if you are not on the NI2 Firmware. So how do I flash v16 without being on the Nl2? Sorry for the confusion and thanks for responding so quickly.
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Just do as I say and you will be fine. If it makes you feel better flash the NI2 firmware first and then the ROM. You can flash the ROM first because as soon as you reboot and go to download mode you will be flashing the NI2 firmware with Odin. Trust me, I did this many times on several phones.
my phone is on NGH1 can i flash custom rom based on NF4?
Nico231995 said:
my phone is on NGH1 can i flash custom rom based on NF4?
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Sure you can, but it will leave modem and bootloader newer versions intact, which is probably good.
And you can always use Odin to flash your Stock Rom back if you find some incompatibility.
Nico231995 said:
my phone is on NGH1 can i flash custom rom based on NF4?
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Once you have a custom recovery, you can flash anything you want except 4.3 custom ROMs due to incompatible bootloader's boot structure.
Nico231995 said:
my phone is on NGH1 can i flash custom rom based on NF4?
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There is no common answer for this question, coz
It depends on what custom rom.
svbarbosa said:
Sure you can, but it will leave modem and bootloader newer versions intact, which is probably good.
And you can always use Odin to flash your Stock Rom back if you find some incompatibility.
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do you mean that if my firmware is GNH1 then i flash custom rom based on NF4 my firmware and baseband is same on GNH1?
Nico231995 said:
do you mean that if my firmware is GNH1 then i flash custom rom based on NF4 my firmware and baseband is same on GNH1?
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When you flash via recovery on the Note 3 it usually will not touch bootloader and modem.
If you flash a Stock Rom using Odin and your phone is also on a stock rom it will update bootloader and modem.
And yes, if you move from 4.3 to 4.4 there is no way back to 4.3. It should not be a concern since all good and actively kept roms are on 4.4.
Just to explain my situation, I have just purchased a Note 4 which is rooted, has recovery and Blisspop ROM already on.
It has a N910FXXU1BOC4 baseband.
I take a lot of pics with my phone, so would like to install a TW based ROM.
What I've read so far states I need to flash a BO13 bootloader and Modem in Odin? Will this effect root or recovery?
Then when this is done I boot into recovery, wipe data, cache and dalvic, then flash the ROM? Is this correct?
Sorry for the noon question. Not done this in a long time.
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Anyone?
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Mario_Wiznycia said:
Just to explain my situation, I have just purchased a Note 4 which is rooted, has recovery and Blisspop ROM already on.
It has a N910FXXU1BOC4 baseband.
I take a lot of pics with my phone, so would like to install a TW based ROM.
What I've read so far states I need to flash a BO13 bootloader and Modem in Odin? Will this effect root or recovery?
Then when this is done I boot into recovery, wipe data, cache and dalvic, then flash the ROM? Is this correct?
Sorry for the noon question. Not done this in a long time.
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N910FXXU1BOC4
Download Phone Info from playstore, open the app and go to firmware tab.
Bootloader will probably say N910FXXU1BOC5 which is Android 5.0.1
I think at a minimum you will need COI3 bootloader and modem.
Should not affect root, WILL not affect recovery.
Still you are on BlissPop you will probably be better off flashing the entire stock firmware which you can grab from sammobile. Just create an account to download.
After reboot you will be on a stock 5.1.1 ROM.
You will then need to flash custom recovery, flash the ROM. Try and find one with a custom kernel and root already included.
Then if the modem is not working, find one and flash in custom recovery also.
Yesterday I flashed elemental x kernel on the Build No. NPJ25.93-14 and now i am not able to flash stock firmware
prajwal2001 said:
Yesterday I flashed elemental x kernel on the Build No. NPJ25.93-14 and now i am not able to flash stock firmware
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Try booting to bootloader and flash TWRP. Wipe system and data partitions (I'd recommend wiping the internal storage too), cache and dalvik cache. Reboot to bootloader, and try flashing stock from there. Tell me if this works.
linkinscreamer said:
Try booting to bootloader and flash TWRP. Wipe system and data partitions (I'd recommend wiping the internal storage too), cache and dalvik cache. Reboot to bootloader, and try flashing stock from there. Tell me if this works.
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Tried that didn't worked it says something like bootloader security downgrade then it says failed
Maybe the bootloader is updated with the OTA update that's why it isn't flashing
prajwal2001 said:
Yesterday I flashed elemental x kernel on the Build No. NPJ25.93-14 and now i am not able to flash stock firmware
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you will need to restore stock kernel and recovery if you want to flash stock firmware.
I did that but then I wasn't getting OTA the latest OTA update
prajwal2001 said:
I did that but then I wasn't getting OTA the latest OTA update
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There is a separate thread for downgrading to Marshmallow.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/how-to-downgrade-nougat-to-marshmallow-t3487201
Use the firmware from the same thread.
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srgudhka said:
you will need to restore stock kernel and recovery if you want to flash stock firmware.
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I flashed stock from a custom ROM, without restoring stock kernel and recovery. Worked fine for me.
linkinscreamer said:
There is a separate thread for downgrading to Marshmallow.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/how-to-downgrade-nougat-to-marshmallow-t3487201
Use the firmware from the same thread.
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I flashed stock from a custom ROM, without restoring stock kernel and recovery. Worked fine for me.
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I am not downgrading to marshmallow I was flashing the stock nougat firmware
prajwal2001 said:
I am not downgrading to marshmallow I was flashing the stock nougat firmware
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Oh! Can you try downgrading to MM and following the official OTA to N? I did that and it worked for me. I was using a custom ROM, with quark kernel, and all i had to do is wipe everything, and I could flash MM. I then got the system update. I installed the update and there were no problems.
linkinscreamer said:
Oh! Can you try downgrading to MM and following the official OTA to N? I did that and it worked for me. I was using a custom ROM, with quark kernel, and all i had to do is wipe everything, and I could flash MM. I then got the system update. I installed the update and there were no problems.
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OK I'll try that
prajwal2001 said:
OK I'll try that
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Be aware to avoid flashing gpt or bootloader if you're going to downgrade to MM. Credit: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69296815&postcount=2
linkinscreamer said:
Oh! Can you try downgrading to MM and following the official OTA to N? I did that and it worked for me. I was using a custom ROM, with quark kernel, and all i had to do is wipe everything, and I could flash MM. I then got the system update. I installed the update and there were no problems.
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it worked i got the ota update but i can't relock the bootloader now cause with the latest update the bootloader got updated
prajwal2001 said:
it worked i got the ota update but i can't relock the bootloader now cause with the latest update the bootloader got updated
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I haven't tried locking the bootloader, so I cannot help with that. Sorry! You said you were on Nougat before downgrading to MM? Did you flash gpt and bootloader files? Could you downgrade your bootloader too?
linkinscreamer said:
I haven't tried locking the bootloader, so I cannot help with that. Sorry! You said you were on Nougat before downgrading to MM? Did you flash gpt and bootloader files? Could you downgrade your bootloader too?
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Bootloader can't be downgraded if you try it will give failed message
prajwal2001 said:
Bootloader can't be downgraded if you try it will give failed message
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I was just curious because the custom ROM I was talking about was built on CM 14.1, and I didn't flash the soak test before flashing the custom ROM. I could flash the MM stock firmware, including the bootloader, without problems. I was curious as to whether the custom ROM upgraded the bootloader or not. I guess it did not. Anyway, after the system update, I think my bootloader has been upgraded.
If you don't flash stock nougat you can flash mm bootloader
prajwal2001 said:
If you don't flash stock nougat you can flash mm bootloader
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Way past that now. I've updated using the system update, so my bootloader is also upgraded. I've already taken a backup of stock nougat immediately after the update, so I won't be needing the MM stock anymore.
linkinscreamer said:
Way past that now. I've updated using the system update, so my bootloader is also upgraded. I've already taken a backup of stock nougat immediately after the update, so I won't be needing the MM stock anymore.
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There is a stock nougat firmware which can be flashed by fastboot but after the latest update you can't relock your bootloader you have to wait for the latest firmware which is flashable through fastboot
you need to make clean install for this . it will surely work .
or you have to flash stock bootloader if havent made changes to system
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prajwal2001 said:
There is a stock nougat firmware which can be flashed by fastboot but after the latest update you can't relock your bootloader you have to wait for the latest firmware which is flashable through fastboot
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AFAIK, the stock fastboot flashable firmware file available here has a bootloader that can be locked.
I'm on Miui 8.1 Global version rooted, Unlocked Bootloader ,
can I flash Developers rom through TWRP? Without clean flash? Or Does it require clean flash for flashing developers rom on rooted / unlocked bootloader devices,
If I can dirty flash miui global to miui developers through TWRP, will my data gets deleted or wiped ?
johnstevenjs said:
I'm on Miui 8.1 Global version rooted, Unlocked Bootloader ,
can I flash Developers rom through TWRP? Without clean flash? Or Does it require clean flash for flashing developers rom on rooted / unlocked bootloader devices,
If I can dirty flash miui global to miui developers through TWRP, will my data gets deleted or wiped ?
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It's always better to clean flash dev ROM if you're on stable ROM
psychopac said:
It's always better to clean flash dev ROM if you're on stable ROM
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I'm getting updates for Developers ROM, shall I dirty flash it through TWRP ? They are small updates , can it be dirty flashed through TWRP ?
johnstevenjs said:
I'm getting updates for Developers ROM, shall I dirty flash it through TWRP ? They are small updates , can it be dirty flashed through TWRP ?
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Those are increments.. they can only be flashed through stock or "zcx twrp" which does not exist for our device
johnstevenjs said:
I'm getting updates for Developers ROM, shall I dirty flash it through TWRP ? They are small updates , can it be dirty flashed through TWRP ?
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You have to download the full ROM to update.
johnstevenjs said:
I'm on Miui 8.1 Global version rooted, Unlocked Bootloader ,
can I flash Developers rom through TWRP? Without clean flash? Or Does it require clean flash for flashing developers rom on rooted / unlocked bootloader devices,
If I can dirty flash miui global to miui developers through TWRP, will my data gets deleted or wiped ?
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No need. Download fastboot rom. Unzip that zip (tgz) file. Go to fastboot mode. Click on flash all except storage. Nothing will get erased. That's better than installing through TWRP
johnstevenjs said:
I'm getting updates for Developers ROM, shall I dirty flash it through TWRP ? They are small updates , can it be dirty flashed through TWRP ?
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If you're planning to flash incremental OTAs, you should flash the stock recovery. It's easier that way as it takes less data and eases the OTA update process but at the same time you'd end up switching recoveries if you need to flash other custom ROMs
nichcream said:
Those are increments.. they can only be flashed through stock or "zcx twrp" which does not exist for our device
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What does zcx twrp..is this mean red wolf twrp?