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[Custom OTA Update] XXBLG6 to XXBLG8 Flash in CWM without losing root or recovery

Here are my custom CWM recovery OTA updates for the international S3
NOTE: For STOCK Rom users only. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6. If you have made any changes to files in the /system folder it will fail.
If like me your using a stock ROM rooted with custom recovery or kernel and want to update without downloading the whole ROM and risk losing root and recovery in the process. These modded updates are for you to save time, bandwith and frustration.
Current OTA update: XXBLG6 to XXBLG8
ota.update.all.XXBLG8.zip 4 MB
ota.update.no.modem.XXBLG8.zip 4 MB
ota.update.no.kernel.XXBLG8.zip 542 KB
ota.update.no.kernel.and.modem.XXBLG8.zip 541 KB
All the zips here will not replace your custom recovery or remove root. The no kernel and no modem zips are intended for users with a custom kernel and or want to keep their current baseband.
Tested and working on CWM 6.0.1.0 Touch and Chainfire's CWM 5.5.0.4
If you've got the OTA update notification nag, to get rid of it do this:
1. Using a file explorer with root permissions, I use ES. Go to /cache/fota ,In there will be the update.zip
2. Delete it or move it to your sd card.
3. Bring up the updater from the notifications and press install and OK, it should fail.
4. Notification nag gone.
Older OTA updates:
Austria (T-Mobile)
ota.update.XXALE8-XXBLFB.CSC-MAXLF2.zip 72 MB
ota.update.no.kernel.XXALE8-XXBLFB.CSC-MAXLF2.zip 67 MB

If you have got any older OTA updates, could you make them available for download so I can convert them.

Nice work mate, I'm sure a lot of people will find this very useful.
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+1 very well done. People who have not recieved ota or for some reason are still on lg6 like me will love it

Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.

paha77 said:
Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.
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Its an "update". Why would you need wipe for an update

paha77 said:
Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.
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Upload it somewhere and put the link here and I will see what I can do. Use a root explorer to copy it to your sd card. Its in '/cache/fota'

Thanks so much, I'm gonna do it ASAP and send you the link.

Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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woooson said:
Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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Same.
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woooson said:
Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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Se23 said:
Same.
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Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?
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Sorry for noob question.....can I flash this with Mobile Odin? Thanks OP.

kin8pin said:
Sorry for noob question.....can I flash this with Mobile Odin? Thanks OP.
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This is a recovery update. It only patches existing files. You must flash it in clockworkmod recovery.
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Deus_ex11 said:
Upload it somewhere and put the link here and I will see what I can do. Use a root explorer to copy it to your sd card. Its in '/cache/fota'
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Here it is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jevl97
MD5: e76c3bd24d5cf1964a9eee1aa81b6169 *I9300XXBLFB-FOTA.zip
Thank you.

paha77 said:
Here it is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jevl97
MD5: e76c3bd24d5cf1964a9eee1aa81b6169 *I9300XXBLFB-FOTA.zip
Thank you.
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Your download links are on the first post

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?
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I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
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Deus_ex11 said:
Your download links are on the first post
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Thank you my friend, it worked. Now I'm on the new version. :good:
What do you think, will this method work if Samsung releases Android 4.1 for the S3?
Thanks again.

I cant for the life of me find my cwmlog files?? It comes up with error status 7!
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Sorry for the late reply guys
Se23 said:
I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
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Do you still have the ota update.zip? I can convert it for you.
paha77 said:
Thank you my friend, it worked. Now I'm on the new version. :good:
What do you think, will this method work if Samsung releases Android 4.1 for the S3?
Thanks again.
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Glad to help. I'm just giving back what I've taken and learnt. If they release it as a ota then it should be possible. We'll have to see.
woooson said:
I cant for the life of me find my cwmlog files?? It comes up with error status 7!
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Its in the '/cache/recovery' folder. That status 7 error means it failed the assert test for the model fingerprint I believe. You can only flash this update on a XXBLG6 rom and your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6. To check what ROM and CSC your using, do this.
1. Open your keypad dialer
2. Press *#1234#
3. It should show your ROM and CSC. AP = ROM and CP = Baseband.

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry for the late reply guys
Glad to help. I'm just giving back what I've taken and learnt. If they release it as a ota then it should be possible. We'll have to see.
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They promised it until the end of Q3 2012 so let's hope.

New OTA N7000DDLR8 for India uploaded at sammobile.com<N7000DDLR9 available as OTA>

New OTA N7000DDLR8 for India uploaded at sammobile.com<N7000DDLR9 available as OTA>
Dear all I just found the ROM at Sammobile. Any body getting that one?
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/169207513/005e3c6/GT-N7000_INU_87682492.zip.html
It is just 83 MB. What is it?
Will try tomorrow through Kies.
Update: N7000DDLR9 available in INDIA as OTA. Just Check for firmware update.
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Will be checking again for the changelog..

Don't Flash this without any confirmation.
@ OP
Can you give me link sammobile page, where you found this?

dr.ketan said:
Don't Flash this without any confirmation.
@ OP
Can you give me link sammobile page, where you found this?
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Is this what you are asking for?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-N7000&pcode=0&os=1&type=1

Yes, I get it. yes it is OTA update
common_v2.08210
N7000DDLR6_DDLR1_ODDLR2-N7000DDLR8_DDLR1_ODDLR3[INU]
my
7.0.15.73
7.0.0.1
N7000_ICS_fullboot_604523
Hidden support : TRUE
Include bootloader
Minor Version : null
no recovery
But this requires special installation, not with Odin.

what about mobile odin pro?
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How to flash OTA update dr. Ketan?
Anyone getting the update officially?
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Mr Colt said:
Is this what you are asking for?
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&model=GT-N7000&pcode=0&os=1&type=1
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On the given link i did not find it for india. It is there for moroco and others

can we flash this zip from samsum's stock recovery by selection update from external sd card. The Zip file included following files.....(screenshot attached).

I have read somewhere on sammobile you can flash with recovery, but i have practically never did it. and have no idea about it. You can flash it at own risk.
But you must be on stock ROM( I think only on full stock DDLR6). Other thing this update contains Kernel, and by that way putting device on unsafe kernel. and yes wiping will be dangerous too.
Edit : source
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6989&p=42087&viewfull=1#post42087

Wiping on stock kernel without CWM is apparently safe.
Wait for sammobile or CheckFus to upload the entire Rom. It's better to flash then lest one might get bricked following incorrect procedure.
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abhijit038 said:
Wiping on stock kernel without CWM is apparently safe.
Wait for sammobile or CheckFus to upload the entire Rom. It's better to flash then lest one might get bricked following incorrect procedure.
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checkgus not showing any update..i checked
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dr.ketan said:
I have read somewhere on sammobile you can flash with recovery, but i have practically never did it. and have no idea about it. You can flash it at own risk.
But you must be on stock ROM( I think only on DDLR6). Other thing this update contains Kernel, and by that way putting device on unsafe kernel. and yes wiping will be dangerous too.
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not going to flash this till dr.ketan suggest some procedure

abhijit038 said:
Wiping on stock kernel without CWM is apparently safe.
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It is probably safe (said by entropy). So i dont like to advice still.
and after flashing device may not boot properly then you have option to wipe is CWM only.
Otherwise have to follow routine procedure.

dr.ketan said:
It is probably safe (said by entropy). So i dont like to advice still.
and after flashing device may not boot properly then you have option to wipe is CWM only.
Otherwise have to follow routine procedure.
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But how do we install this OTA offline

No one getting the update over the air officialy?
Mine is showing no update available as OTA!

I suggest wait for full ROM. Sometimes OTA upgrades do act erratically and cause problems.
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sahiltyagi said:
But how do we install this OTA offline
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Read post#10
source is here
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6989&p=42087&viewfull=1#post42087
But i have never use that and dont recommend too.

dr.ketan said:
Read post#10
source is here
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6989&p=42087&viewfull=1#post42087
But i have never use that and dont recommend too.
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Dr. ketan you are a genius. But I would like to follow your advise. I will wait for full ROM release by Sammobile.com

Yes you should wait. even sammobile also saying this
This section is specially for the die-hard Samsung owner.
The person who love to tweak with their device fully on their own RISK!
If you dont know what to do with these files, you probably shouldn't touch them.
Let those who knows do it insead.
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other thing this upate having kernel (and may be without recovery, and so i guess if you have non stock recovery won't work any more), so it will leave you unrooted (i still doubt it work on rooted), and on unsafe kernel.
so there are full chances to mess device if you are just away from base ROM(DDLR6)
In sort, leave this for Flashing maniac only. and routine user should wait for regular update,.

will they release LR6 with update integrated ?
this update looks interesting .....

How to root 5.0

I have just rooted once before using cf root method. Now I want to update to 5.0 from sammobile. Just give me suggesstion which countries firmware should I download and also tell me easiest and safest way to root it.
Is xposed framework working with 5.0. What about su and sb game hacker?
My current baseband is UENC2 which country is this from?
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thahim said:
I have just rooted once before using cf root method. Now I want to update to 5.0 from sammobile. Just give me suggesstion which countries firmware should I download and also tell me easiest and safest way to root it.
Is xposed framework working with 5.0. What about su and sb game hacker?
My current baseband is UENC2 which country is this from?
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1. The best is wait till your country receive the udpate. But you can try Poland firmware if your device isn't branded or unlocked.
2. You can use CF-AUTO-Root for root your device.
3. Xposed Framework for android 5.0 still in development. SU works correctly.
4. You can install this APP for know your CSC (country code).

Joku1981 said:
1. The best is wait till your country receive the udpate. But you can try Poland firmware if your device isn't branded or unlocked.
2. You can use CF-AUTO-Root for root your device.
3. Xposed Framework for android 5.0 still in development. SU works correctly.
4. You can install this APP for know your CSC (country code).
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My device is not branded and i think its unlocked for every network.
How will i know if the firmware comes to my country as my device is rooted and wont get OTA.

What is the model of your phone?
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zikay said:
What is the model of your phone?
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N9005.
I think xposed is already there for lolllipop just read on xda
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Just downloaded Poland one from sam mobile the zip file only contains 2 files, the md5 file and ssl_dl.dll file, but i think to flash i need 4 or 5 different files on odin.
Can any one tell me how can i flash this firmware?

thahim said:
Just downloaded Poland one from sam mobile the zip file only contains 2 files, the md5 file and ssl_dl.dll file, but i think to flash i need 4 or 5 different files on odin.
Can any one tell me how can i flash this firmware?
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Read HERE.

Joku1981 said:
Read HERE.
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Thank you so much. I have downloaded a firmware from sammobile. Should u flash it first and than the root method on this link?
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Joku1981 said:
Read HERE.
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I have flashed it thanks alot, but on cf root it doesn't has file for 5.0. how to find it?

Hi,
I also flashed the official 5.0 Rom from Poland, it works perfectly. I came from official 4.4.2 rom unrootet, brand free, germany.
Now my question is:
How can I root the 5.0 rom from poland?
Important for me is, that mhl out is still working afterwards.
Does triggering knox create any other problems (excl. warrenty)?
Thank you for your help!

hannesbarg said:
Hi,
I also flashed the official 5.0 Rom from Poland, it works perfectly. I came from official 4.4.2 rom unrootet, brand free, germany.
Now my question is:
How can I root the 5.0 rom from poland?
Important for me is, that mhl out is still working afterwards.
Does triggering knox create any other problems (excl. warrenty)?
Thank you for your help!
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I rooted it today. The method is also here on xda. You just have to flash recovery and super user.
Ill see if i can get the link for you.
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thahim said:
I rooted it today. The method is also here on xda. You just have to flash recovery and super user.
Ill see if i can get the link for you.
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And mhl out is still working with your note 3? thanks...

hannesbarg said:
And mhl out is still working with your note 3? thanks...
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Whats mhl out?
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thahim said:
Whats mhl out?
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mhl lut is hdmi out (to tv/monitor) via micro usb.

hannesbarg said:
mhl lut is hdmi out (to tv/monitor) via micro usb.
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Sorry. Have never used this.
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Dude! Stop being lazy, we're not here to spoonfeed you. This isn't called forum.xda-spoonfeeders.com, a simple Google search would have given you the result you were looking for. Helping other users when they have a problem = yes. Doing other users dirty work when it comes to performing a simple search on Google = No.
And besides, sb game hacker is warez and is strictly prohibited here. If you want more lives - buy them, if you want more money - buy it, if you want all levels unlocked - play the game properly....stop cheating! Thread reported to moderator!

speedyjay said:
Dude! Stop being lazy, we're not here to spoonfeed you...
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Exactly that. A long time ago i wanted to ask him if Google is banned in his country ?
99.5% of his questions could be resolved by a simple search. But obviously spoon feeding is what he prefers. And i can't belive how many people do spoon feed him.
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speedyjay said:
Dude! Stop being lazy, we're not here to spoonfeed you. This isn't called forum.xda-spoonfeeders.com, a simple Google search would have given you the result you were looking for. Helping other users when they have a problem = yes. Doing other users dirty work when it comes to performing a simple search on Google = No.
And besides, sb game hacker is warez and is strictly prohibited here. If you want more lives - buy them, if you want more money - buy it, if you want all levels unlocked - play the game properly....stop cheating! Thread reported to moderator!
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When you dont understand any post dont reply it.
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speedyjay said:
a simple Google search ...
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I am against spoon-feeding as well but a simple Google search as you guys lately use to mention quite a lot is not really that simple, I mean typing the keywords and hitting the enter button couldn't be more simple but the search results are not, and that's the relevancy of this post.
Also a lot of people reply anyway, yet they don't care to actually help a member. You guys do realise that XDA isn't really a place of all Einsteins right (no place is)? And you didn't grow up in an hour either? Getting the points?

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I am Building some important things for this phone need tester to test.
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530H here. Just give me inbox whenever you need me.

Inbox me

I have 530AZ Rooted and CWM

krazy_smokezalot said:
Inbox me
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Kade Sonix said:
530H here. Just give me inbox whenever you need me.
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Inbox me
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krazy_smokezalot said:
I have 530AZ Rooted and CWM
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I need all of u at group pls sent me ur whatsapp number via pm
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Any news guys?

How did you install cwm? I rooted mine via odin with the cf method and ive confirmed root with several root checker apps. I cant seem to get cwm or twrp though and its extremely frustrating. Every time i try it just reboots to stock recovery.
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BlackDeathFiend said:
How did you install cwm? I rooted mine via odin with the cf method and ive confirmed root with several root checker apps. I cant seem to get cwm or twrp though and its extremely frustrating. Every time i try it just reboots to stock recovery.
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Reboot back to TWRP..before normal boot..to make your flash stick..try
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(Lollipop 5.1.1)

How do I do that? When I boot to recovery it just boots to the stock recovery. I read somewhere else that I should rename a folder. I haven't done that so should I do that? If so, what folder? I'm sort of a noob at this. Would u mind explaining with a little more detail for me please? I would be eternally greatful.
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Using g530h lollipop 5.0.2. Can I join?

BlackDeathFiend said:
How do I do that? When I boot to recovery it just boots to the stock recovery. I read somewhere else that I should rename a folder. I haven't done that so should I do that? If so, what folder? I'm sort of a noob at this. Would u mind explaining with a little more detail for me please? I would be eternally greatful.
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I myself am new to Samsung devices, coming from Moto and 1+1..but with those devices..once the recovery is flashed, then one will reboot directly into recovery..anotherwords..flash the recovery file, then reboot the device to recovery..then from that, once into the custom recovery, one would boot normally..
The reason I'm un-sure in my explaination with the Samsung way..is NO custom recovery NORE Root is available for my new device of just a few days ago..and using Odin, I have only practiced, prepairing for when, hopefully the Dev's I'm in personal contact with, will come up with the Recovery and Root I need..
BUT..I can assure you, when flashing with adb, the recovery file, if one doesnt reboot immediately into recovery after flashing..to make recovery stick..otherwise the flash wouldnt take, and the stock recovery would remain..SOMEONE here with Odin experiance, PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong..
SORRY, thread, for getting so far off context..
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BlackDeathFiend said:
How do I do that? When I boot to recovery it just boots to the stock recovery. I read somewhere else that I should rename a folder. I haven't done that so should I do that? If so, what folder? I'm sort of a noob at this. Would u mind explaining with a little more detail for me please? I would be eternally greatful.
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Nevermind. I got philz to flash properly. And id like to note that none of the files i used to root the phone or install philz recovery were for the 530az. Everything was for the 530h varient, but worked perfectly on my 530az. I dont know if that helps anyone here or not but i figured id throw that out there.
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[stock][ROM] SM-N915G Android 5.1.1 is available

SM-N915G
TEL
N915GXXU1COI1
5.1.1
08.09.2015
SM-N915G
XSA
N915GXXU1COI1
5.1.1
08.09.2015
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N915G

here is a resume-able download link, works with download managers
http://upple.it/19e595f4ad5accae/XSA-N915GXXU1COI1-20151002105641.zip
A dedicated link, resume-able faster N915G XXU1COI1
http://144.76.118.99/direct-download-link/XSA-N915GXXU1COI1-20151002105641.zip
.

Thanks for the info!. i'll test it right away

you know or have catches of the language system available?

Its with multilingual support.

Can I use this rom here in India?
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Anyone know how to flash this puppy on a rooted 5.0.1 without losing root or my stuff?
normally I'd use mobile odin but it doesn't support note edge.

dogmatism said:
Its with multilingual support.
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you have installed this rom? give me a screen where you see that has Spanish is the language of the system please ?? speak no language writing system, would be very grateful for your reply. :highfive:

Smarty sharma said:
Can I use this rom here in India?
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Yes.

MeZmeriZe_FH said:
Anyone know how to flash this puppy on a rooted 5.0.1 without losing root or my stuff?
normally I'd use mobile odin but it doesn't support note edge.
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You need to do a titanium backup and restore.

AJ_7 said:
you have installed this rom? give me a screen where you see that has Spanish is the language of the system please ?? speak no language writing system, would be very grateful for your reply. :highfive:
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Sorry, actually I flashed this just to update my bootloader to 5.1.1 so that N915G work on RiverROM from here:
forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/riverrom-coh2-5-1-1-s6e-note5-feature-t3203799
It does have Español

Installed on SM-915G (India)...evverything seems to be working fine so far...

Any way to root the 5.1.1 yet? Otherwise I just keep the 5.0.1..
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Do we have changenotes?
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Added a dedicated working link. +

also waiting on a root for 5.1.1
Have TWRP but root doesnt work.

transelite said:
also waiting on a root for 5.1.1
Have TWRP but root doesnt work.
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You need an insecure kernel. try this one....

AMoosa said:
You need an insecure kernel. try this one....
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Thanks.
Worked!

How can we root 5.1.1 with the above insecure kernel?

Thanks root confirm working on n915g 5.1.1 . The only issue i find is that my wifi dont seem to auto connect anymore? I have to manually connect them?....update: fixed the issues.