My model number is the SM-N910P. I was on Android 5.0.1 when I first rooted and flashed CM12.1 on my phone. However, as I incrementally updated the CM nightlies, my signal seemed to get weaker over time even to the point where I simply have no service at all. I decided to snoop around and found that updating firmwares may fix these random signal drops since I was still on the Sprint 5.0.1 firmware while running the CM12.1 based on 5.1.1.
I managed to successfully flash the official 5.1.1 firmware from the Sammobile website and thought for some reason the cf auto root file (based on 4.4.4 according to the site) would work with the 5.1.1 firmware. Obviously, that wasn't the case and now I'm stuck in a bootloop. I assume there is no root method that works with the 5.1.1 firmware yet. Is that true? I do believe that was the reason for the bootloop, but I'm not 100% certain.
I'm currently downloading both the 4.4.4 and the 5.0.1 firmwares. Will flashing either of these firmwares via Odin get rid of the bootloop? Or will it fail?
Thank you for the answers in advanced!
Flash 5.0.1...Flash twrp...root...and then you should be golden
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mrao said:
Flash 5.0.1...Flash twrp...root...and then you should be golden
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So I'm pretty certain the "N910PVPU1BOB7_N910PSPT1BOB7_N910PVPU1BOB7_HOME.tar.md5" is the 5.0.1 firmware file. However, it kept failing so I reflashed the 5.1.1 firmware and it oddly enough succeeded. I believe it kept failing because I actually had it flashed on my phone. I was working on the bootloop fix last night so I didn't keep track of which firmware I was flashing.
I managed to successfully get out of the bootloop after reflashing the 5.1.1 firmware. I will try to flash the 5.0.1 firmware again and TWRP.
EDIT: The 5.0.1 firmware was never flashed. I simply just can't seem to flash an older STOCK firmware ever since getting 5.1.1.
UPDATE: Since I couldn't manually flash an older stock firmware via ODIN, I decided to just go ahead and flash TWRP via ODIN then delete all the dalvik cache/cache stuff via advanced wipe. I managed to successfully flash the latest version of the CM12.1 nightlies and gapps zip through the TWRP install option with the current 5.1.1 firmware: N910PVPU4COG5
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I was attempting to revert to stock from pac rom 4.4.2, and made the mistake of attempting to flash 4.3 stock fw via odin. Obviously it failed. Flashed my custom recovery back thru odin and recovered a nandroid. Everything is working, wifi, data, lte...but no sound. Zip. Not even in calls. Guessing maybe flashed old 4.3 modem or kernel over the 4.4.2 stuff. Anyway, I'm downloading 4.4.2 RWC firmware for my i337m (canadian), but has anyone had this happen to them before? I've read similar scenarios, however no actual fixes. Anyone out there recover from this?
azuziel said:
I was attempting to revert to stock from pac rom 4.4.2, and made the mistake of attempting to flash 4.3 stock fw via odin. Obviously it failed. Flashed my custom recovery back thru odin and recovered a nandroid. Everything is working, wifi, data, lte...but no sound. Zip. Not even in calls. Guessing maybe flashed old 4.3 modem or kernel over the 4.4.2 stuff. Anyway, I'm downloading 4.4.2 RWC firmware for my i337m (canadian), but has anyone had this happen to them before? I've read similar scenarios, however no actual fixes. Anyone out there recover from this?
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Since this is Canadian version try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984717 This should work.
norbarb said:
Since this is Canadian version try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984717 This should work.
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Thanks. I downloaded the stock firmware from samsumg-updates.com , a little painful as the mirrors are slow. I was correct, it was failing on flashing the last step, modem.bin file before when running kitkat pac 4.2.2 with clockworkmod recovery and attempting to revert to stock 4.3. So used stock 4.4.2 firmware to flash with odin, and now getting a successful flash. Thanks for the help.
And I have sound!
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I'm trying to attempt to update to Lollipop via the method on this forum.
However my phone bricked and I had to factory reset all the way to NCG.
However after I installed NHA, the baseband version continues to say NHA, despite me flashing NI2 and NK2 right after.
Is there a problem or is this normal?
Any ideas?
Try reflashing the corresponding Firmware via Odin for the current Build you are on. The Firmware, not just the Kernel.
You can find Firmware files in the Odin back to stock thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
Hello. Today I installed on my notes 3 SM-N9005 lollipop 5.0 version Poland but I found them a few problems: the first is that the vibration of the keyboard does not work. I found two of the slowdowns in the task manager. Now if I want to return to kitkat I can do fleshando firmware via Odin? ??
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I asked the same question with no accurate answer, i found a thread on how to downgrade from leaked ver. Of lolipop and not the official one and i won't risk trying this method, what I'm asking for is it possible to downgrade to official kitkat using odin specially that i have ticked update bootloader button when i flashed official Lolipop.
Will this work or we are risking our mobiles for a brick?
Appreciate if someone answered us with a proven record.
Regards,
however I have seen videos on youtube that have made the downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 fleshando only the firmaware dacendo and then wipe data / cache. I think the same procedure also applies to switch lollipop kitkat.
It's safe to downgrade using odin. I did it myself from the leaked and the official release (both of them with the bootloader updated). In case odin complains about size just check my last posts and use the PIT file I provided.
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Hi,
I have downgraded from the Polish Lollipop without using a PIT file - successfully. You will need to carry out a data wipe and factory reset, but it worked fine.
I couldn't... flashing ENC2 with Odin gave me size error, flashing with PIT solved that, but my IMEI and Baseband were gone. I gave up at that point, flashed Lolipop again and am back to normal now.
azidhaka said:
I couldn't... flashing ENC2 with Odin gave me size error, flashing with PIT solved that, but my IMEI and Baseband were gone. I gave up at that point, flashed Lolipop again and am back to normal now.
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it just happens to me .... it would be nice to someone who really knows solve this problem make a tutorial on how to return to kk
Download N9005XXUGNK2 from sammobile and flash with odin, after the flash complete do a factory reset via recovery or your phone wont boot and will be stucked in samsung logo
I made these odin flashable firmwares for those who need them. This is only the stock firmware for Lollipop 5.01 build OB7. (NO system or data partitions) If you need to flash the stock OB7 firmwares then this will do that for you. This will not wipe your system or data.
Once you flash the "OB7-FW.tar.md5" you must reroot and flash a custom recovery if you want to flash custom roms etc. Simply odin flash cf-auto-root and the latest recovery by TWRP and you'll be back in business.
The OB7-modem.tar.md5 requires no extra steps... it's just the modem.
I have tested these packages on my Note 4 running OB7 firmware. Note: If you are on OE1 firmware, you will NOT be able to flash this OB7 firmware successfully due to new security measures in the OE1 bootloader.
OB7-FW.tar.md5 This tar package includes all of the stock OB7 firmware including kernel,modem, recovery, bootloader, etc. Please flash this in odin on your PC ONLY!
OB7-modem.tar.md5 This tar package includes only the modem and HLOS patch. Can be flashed with odin on your pc and also mobile odin.
Gonna try
tx_dbs_tx said:
I made these odin flashable firmwares for those who need them. They are the stock firmware for Lollipop 5.01 build OB7. If you need to go back to the OB7 firmwares then give this a try. This will not wipe your system or data.
Once you flash the "OB7-FW.tar.md5" you must reroot and flash a custom recovery if you want to flash custom roms etc. Simply odin flash cf-auto-root and the latest recovery by TWRP and you'll be back in business. The OB7-modem.tar.md5 requires no extra steps... it's just the modem.
I have tested these packages on my Note 4 running OB7 firmware. OE1 bootloader/recovery may not allow flashing back to older firmware. (I haven't tested with OE1 firmware) Please report your success or failure when flashing this over your OE1 firmware.
OB7-FW.tar.md5 This tar package includes all of the stock OB7 firmware including kernel,modem, recovery, bootloader, etc. Please flash this in odin on your PC ONLY!
OB7-modem.tar.md5 This tar package includes only the modem and HLOS patch. Can be flashed with odin on your pc and also mobile odin.
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I just tried this and I got the following error:
UDC START
SW RED CHECK FAIL : [tz]Fused 2 > Binary 1
I am using Odin 3.07, running Windows 7.
tx_dbs_tx said:
I made these odin flashable firmwares for those who need them. They are the stock firmware for Lollipop 5.01 build OB7. If you need to go back to the OB7 firmwares then give this a try. This will not wipe your system or data.
Once you flash the "OB7-FW.tar.md5" you must reroot and flash a custom recovery if you want to flash custom roms etc. Simply odin flash cf-auto-root and the latest recovery by TWRP and you'll be back in business. The OB7-modem.tar.md5 requires no extra steps... it's just the modem.
I have tested these packages on my Note 4 running OB7 firmware. OE1 bootloader/recovery may not allow flashing back to older firmware. (I haven't tested with OE1 firmware) Please report your success or failure when flashing this over your OE1 firmware.
OB7-FW.tar.md5 This tar package includes all of the stock OB7 firmware including kernel,modem, recovery, bootloader, etc. Please flash this in odin on your PC ONLY!
OB7-modem.tar.md5 This tar package includes only the modem and HLOS patch. Can be flashed with odin on your pc and also mobile odin.
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ive been searching but can you help me put stock 0e1 recovery back on my phone i forgot to factory data reset after i updated to 0e1 and rerooted and now my phone is super buggy and i think its because i didnt wipe on stock recovery which usually fixes my problems. thanks if you can help or not. ive wiped on twrp of course but my stock rooted 0e1 rom just isnt right idk but like i said the stock recovery to me really wipes evrything. ive tried aosp roms but there even more buggy can you please help thanks
No one has it yet
Right. There is no official tar ball available for OE1 firmware. OTA is the only way right now and nobody has pulled and uploaded the update zip for OE1. Im afraid you're gonna have to try the OB7 official rom tar or else you're stuck until a tar pops up somewhere. And that may not happen for OE1.
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I just tried this and I got the following error:
UDC START
SW RED CHECK FAIL : [tz]Fused 2 > Binary 1
I am using Odin 3.07, running Windows 7.
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Thanks for the report. Which software version are you currently on? Extension OB7 or OE1 ??? You must be on OE1 because it flashed successfully on my OB7 software. I will upload another version for you to test.
Yes, I am on OE1, I will gladly test for you. Just keep me posted.
So just to clarify, if I am on KK, I can ODIN this then cf auto root then TWRP? And don't take the update to OE1 because it's not worth it?
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beezar said:
So just to clarify, if I am on KK, I can ODIN this then cf auto root then TWRP? And don't take the update to OE1 because it's not worth it?
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Ok, don't mess with this, it's for a different purpose. Read the OP in @tx_dbs_tx 's hybrid X 2.2 rom thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2956667
Read the OP carefully as there is a VERY specific procedure (it's easy) you MUST follow to move up to lollipop.
Stock tar in the OP here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3056478
If you'd rather have a stock rom instead of hybrid x download the stock tar and follow tx's instructions to the T in his Hybrid-X OP before flashing it or any lollipop based rom.
Remember, you MUST flash the stock OB7 tar BEFORE flashing any lollipop rom.
EDIT: If you decide to go stock, do not take the ota. Once you cf-auto-root & odin twrp you won't have to worry about it anymore. The same with Hybrid-X. Once you flash that no more OTA worries.
Did u find the hidden image ??
I'm not going to pursue the OE1 secured bootloader thing. We will have to wait for an official tar ball and rebuild roms from it. Until then I'm staying on my OB7 rom.
I dont quit but thanks for your efforts
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I dont quit but thanks for your efforts
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Have at it... Keep us posted.
Meh sourcecode is out
Hello there. So, this is my actual situation: I have a galaxy s4 on stock Lollipop. Due a few issues, I decided to try to downgrade to kitkat I flashed via Odin a stock kk fw, but unluckyly I Haven't considered Knox bootloader, and now the phone stucks in bootloop. I tried to enter recovery, but it doesn't even work.
Is there any way to save it? Actually, I'm downloading stock lollipop firmware to flash it from Odin. Could it work ?
Thanks everyone will give help
Yes, flash the latest stock ROM in Odin to get the phone back to stock.