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Hey guys, my question is there:
Its possible to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 ?
I have been reading alot of threads with similar question but i gives to many answer.
Im on a rooted 4.4.2 and i will just back to 4.2.2 because i will a !!completely!! Knox free rom and bootloader.
I dont care about the warrenty, my is run out.
I dont will not only a downgraded rom but also a downgraded bootloader.
When someone have trying a to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 please post here the result.
When a downgrade to 4.4.2 is not possible than which is the lowest firmware which i can flash?
Please try to keep the thread clear and give a usefull answer. Thank you guys
And please dont kill me for my english :good:
Once the bootloader has been upgraded to a Knox-enabled version, you cannot downgrade it. The ROM can be downgraded regardless of the bootloader, but running a Knox-free ROM with a Knox-enabled bootloader will result in a "Kernel is not SEAndroid Enforcing" message to appear on the splash screen every time the device is rebooted.
Okay too Bad...
A question more, i have been reading that a downgrade (Rom+Bootloader) is possible to 4.3, because there have the same Bootloader but just less aggressiv. Is that true?
When yes you can share a stock samsung rom 4.3 without knox?
Thank you for the answer
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You can downgrade with a custom 4.2.2 rom. You just need to look for one.
Okay that i understand but can i downgrade the Bootloader to 4.3? Because there is similar to our one.
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Can we use official ROM
Can we downgrade without using Custom ROM?
If we unpack Official tar ROM and remove the bootloader and modem of it and then repack it to tar.
Can that downgrade the Android version from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2?
Or it is not working?
Andro-Man said:
Can we downgrade without using Custom ROM?
If we unpack Official tar ROM and remove the bootloader and modem of it and then repack it to tar.
Can that downgrade the Android version from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2?
Or it is not working?
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It's possible to downgrade to stock 4.2.2 but a custom kernel such as KT-SGS4 will probably be needed to get the WiFi working.
Simply reinstalling the 4.2.2 modem files using Odin should be sufficient to get the WiFi working. No need of a custom kernel. It is also possible to downgrade the ROM without going through the routine of unpacking and repacking the ROM. Simply flash it through Odin, although you'd need to flash the modem files a second time to get the radios fully functional, as previously mentioned. Just be aware that the bootloader will not change, so every time you boot the 4.2.2 ROM with the Knox-enabled bootloader you will get a message on the splash screen about the kernel not being in enforcing mode.
I have trying this:
I take a orginal XXUBMF8 4.2.2 delete inside the zip bootloader and some other files repack back to .tar
Flash it all fine but then the error, the software is not authorized and on the top secure fail: kernel.
I tried flash a custom 4.2.2 kernel through odin but the same result.
My DL Modus look so: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/93311676/DSC_0014.JPG
Now i get back to 4.4.2 GNG8
Is it possible to downgrade the N910F from Lollipop (POF2) to KitKat (ANK5)?
YES, IT IS POSSIBLE.
Before yesterday I've never used KitKat on my Note4.. When I bought the phone I had no time to try it (KitKat) because I've straight rooted it and flashed a Lollipop based ROM.
Then yesterday I wanted to try a KitKat based ROM and I've lost about 30/40min looking in the forum for the answer to the question Is it possible to downgrade the N910F from Lollipop (POF2 or whatever) to KitKat (ANK5)?
I could not find a proper answer.. there was this BOF5 bootloader can not be downgraded but it was always in a "strange contest" and it did not convinced me.. after 30/40min I said ***k *t and I just performed a full wipe from TWRP, flashed ANK5 modem and bootloader via ODIN, and installed the KitKat ROM from TWRP.
Sorry for the Question/Answer but this thread may will help someone to save time.
P.S.: My KitKat adventure lasted only 10min... It looked ugly to my eyes! Went back on POF2 and now trying out AICP
_mone said:
Is it possible to downgrade the N910F from Lollipop (POF2) to KitKat (ANK5)?
YES, IT IS POSSIBLE.
Before yesterday I've never used KitKat on my Note4.. When I bought the phone I had no time to try it (KitKat) because I've straight rooted it and flashed a Lollipop based ROM.
Then yesterday I wanted to try a KitKat based ROM and I've lost about 30/40min looking in the forum for the answer to the question Is it possible to downgrade the N910F from Lollipop (POF2 or whatever) to KitKat (ANK5)?
I could not find a proper answer.. there was this BOF5 bootloader can not be downgraded but it was always in a "strange contest" and it did not convinced me.. after 30/40min I said ***k *t and I just performed a full wipe from TWRP, flashed ANK5 modem and bootloader via ODIN, and installed the KitKat ROM from TWRP.
Sorry for the Question/Answer but this thread may will help someone to save time.
P.S.: My KitKat adventure lasted only 10min... It looked ugly to my eyes! Went back on POF2 and now trying out AICP
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When you flashed that lollipop-based rom, that was a custom rom I assume? Did it contain a bootloader? Maybe you were still on the KitKat bootloader.
GidiK said:
When you flashed that lollipop-based rom, that was a custom rom I assume? Did it contain a bootloader? Maybe you were still on the KitKat bootloader.
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Yes, it was a custom ROM. No, it didn't contain bootloader. No, I wasn't on the KitKat bootloader, for sure my bootloader was POF2. Trust me if I tell you that before the KitKat ROM I've flashed too many Lollipop ROMs with many Lollipop bootloaders.
I'm trying to do this but i fail in every action at odin with this SW rev. check fail. device 2 binary 1 in my SM-N910C and in odin its fail... ( i gets this after recovering my phone at kies after a bootloop )
i have a note 4 n910c with L.P 5.1.1 how a can downgrade to K.K or 5.01 L.P always fail when i try with odin. help please
Hi
i have N910V Retail version with lollipop 5.0.1 BOAF .
i decided to convert it to Developer Edition , Now i need to update it to 5.1.1 BPA1 then to Kyubi ROM .
should i flash full update (Official file) or the safe upgrade file without bootloader that is exist in this thread by hsbadr
if both available which way is best for me ?
mg_net55 said:
Hi
i have N910V Retail version with lollipop 5.0.1 BOAF .
i decided to convert it to Developer Edition , Now i need to update it to 5.1.1 BPA1 then to Kyubi ROM .
should i flash full update (Official file) or the safe upgrade file without bootloader that is exist in this thread by hsbadr
if both available which way is best for me ?
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Either way you're going to lose root.
Don't hold me to it, but I think if you flash Jasmine ROM version 4.0 it'll have the 5.1.1 firmware.
douger1957 said:
Either way you're going to lose root.
Don't hold me to it, but I think if you flash Jasmine ROM version 4.0 it'll have the 5.1.1 firmware.
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it's not rooted , i will root it after upgrading
i can't flash custom roms now because of retail version
N910T TMOBILE NOTE 4 IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DOWNGRADE TO OFFICIAL KITKAT BUT AFTER LOT OF RESEARCH I FOUND WITH N910T2 KITKAT FIRMWARE IT'S POSSIBLE AND I HAVE TESTED IT 100% WORKING.
YOU CAN DOWNGRADE DIRECTLY TO N910T2 KITKAT FIRMWARE NO MATTER YOU ARE ON 5.0 5.1.1 OR 6.0.1
JUST FLASH WITH ODIN N910T2 KITKAT FIRMWARE AND WIPE DATA FACTORY RESET AND WIPE CACHE IMMEDIATELY AFTER FLASH.
N910T2 FIRMWARE RUNS FLAWLESS ON N910T AND NO BUGS AT ALL EVERYTHING WORKING 100% EXACTLY LIKE N910F INTERNATIONAL VARIANT. NO TMOBILE APPS BLOATWARE NO TMOBILE BOOT ANIMATION OR SHUTDOWN ANIMATIONS NO WIFI CALLING.
DON'T TRY TO FLASH OFFICIAL N910T KITKAT FIRMWARE AFTER DOWNGRADE IT WILL NOT WORK I HAVE ALL READY TESTED IT.
NOW YOU CAN ENJOY KITKAT AGAIN WITH AMAZING BATTERY LIFE AND SPEED ALONG WITH CUSTOM ROMS LIKE DYNAMIC KAT, FIREKAT,INFAMOUS ETC.
YOU CAN FLASH AND ENJOY ANY CUSTOM KITKAT ROM WITH TWRP AND NADIA 4.4.4 KERNEL.
PLEASE NOTE-_- WIFI CALLING IS NOT SUPPORTED WITH N910T2 FIRMWARE .
IF YOU WANT WIFI CALLING FLASH ANY N910T BASED KITKAT ROM IN TWRP WITH NADIA KERNEL.
THIS METHOD ONLY FOR N910T T-MOBILE NOTE 4
IT WILL NOT WORK ON N910T3 OR ANY OTHER MODELS.
Download links N910t2 firmware from sammobiles.com http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/53342/N910T2UVU2AOG1_N910T2TMB2AOG1_TMB/
Download N910t2 firmware from mega faster.https://mega.nz/#!bZ8nFIaA!u67ewIWGe8HRtI8-OdxFUPoXFvpACIKhtQtbnv7KU18
DOWNLIAD NADIA KERNEL 4.4.4
https://mega.nz/#!accnkb6B!f_wdM79WXZ2UYy2El87DXYctihB40MBjV4imBKlhoDo
Disclaimer. I am not responsible for any damage of your phone flashing via odin tool can cause your device to brick so try it on your own risk.
GUYS I HAVE ALSO FIND A WAY TO DOWNGRADE SPRINT NOTE 4 N910P TO KITKAT CHECK THE POST LINK BELOW.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/sprint-users-easy-downgrade-to-kitkat-t3471131
Hit thanks if this post is useful for you.:good::good::good:
OFF TOPIC: I just want to enquire can I flash n910t2 marshmallow rom on n910t as I have grave problems in the stock marshmallow rom of random restart and lags.
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whitenote4 said:
OFF TOPIC: I just want to enquire can I flash n910t2 marshmallow rom on n910t as I have grave problems in the stock marshmallow rom of random restart and lags.
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
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There is no n910t2 marshmallow or even lollipop available anywhere else.i search all over but only 4.4.4 kitkat available right now.
Trex888 said:
Yesterday i was messing around to downgrade from marshmallow to kitkat on my n910t but no luck since our locked bootloader but accidentally i downloaded n910t2 firmware from sammobiles.com and i thought i give it a try and guess what i fully downgrade to kithat without any errors in odin and firmware runs flawlessly on n910t everything works expect no wifi calling i think n910t2 is a modified firmware for those who dont want tmobile crap and bloatware the only issue i face when phone boot up is the playstore was lagging but after an hour phone settle down and works awesome 4glte and signal works great .remember no wifi calling supported in this firmware and your model number will change to n910t2 even tmobile boot animation logo not exist. It looks and run exatly like international n910f 4.4.4. After i downgraded i flash twrp and flashed drketen 4.4.4 rom and it works flawless so i did try to flash firekat and dynamic kat but they did not works with n910t2 bootloader.and also 1 thing i want to mention that i easily upgraded again to 5.1.1 dok2 and 6.0.1 epg2 firmware so no worries to switch back.
Download links http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/53342/N910T2UVU2AOG1_N910T2TMB2AOG1_TMB/
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after flashing the 910t2 firmware to kit kat, did you try flashing the regular 910t 4.4.4 firmware over it?
louforgiveno said:
after flashing the 910t2 firmware to kit kat, did you try flashing the regular 910t 4.4.4 firmware over it?
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Yes i did but sadly it doesn't works. I am preety sure that bootloader is not locked since i was able to downgrade by n910t2 kitkat firmware .Maybe tmobile put some kind of code thats why we cant downgrade to n910t kitkat .anyway atleast we can downgrade officially without rooting to kitkat at this point.but i am still trying to figure out if i can flash offcial n910t 4.4.4 firmware.
Hey bro..do you know how to extract the tar and make a baseband and BL only tar...it would be alot easier than downloading the whole firmware at 15kb a sec ha...if not I can do it if someone can upload the firmware to mega or drive
noob4598 said:
Hey bro..do you know how to extract the tar and make a baseband and BL only tar...it would be alot easier than downloading the whole firmware at 15kb a sec ha...if not I can do it if someone can upload the firmware to mega or drive
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Uploading right away to mega bro but tell me how exatly bootloader and baseband files can be useful of n910t2.. ?
noob4598 said:
Hey bro..do you know how to extract the tar and make a baseband and BL only tar...it would be alot easier than downloading the whole firmware at 15kb a sec ha...if not I can do it if someone can upload the firmware to mega or drive
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Download link to mega uploaded in thread.
It's not really I guess...it just makes it easier for anyone wanting to try it...because using a kk rom and twrp recovery you only need the baseband and BL...and it's less of a chance to mess up efs or something than when flashing the whole firmware
Updating from PG2 MM with lock the bootloader?
Trex888 said:
Yesterday i was messing around to downgrade from marshmallow to kitkat on my n910t but no luck since our locked bootloader but accidentally i downloaded n910t2 firmware from sammobiles.com and i thought i give it a try and guess what i fully downgrade to kithat without any errors in odin and firmware runs flawlessly on n910t everything works expect no wifi calling i think n910t2 is a modified firmware for those who dont want tmobile crap and bloatware the only issue i face when phone boot up is the playstore was lagging but after an hour phone settle down and works awesome 4glte and signal works great .remember no wifi calling supported in this firmware and your model number will change to n910t2 even tmobile boot animation logo not exist. It looks and run exatly like international n910f 4.4.4. After i downgraded i flash twrp and flashed drketen 4.4.4 rom and it works flawless so i did try to flash firekat and dynamic kat but they did not works with n910t2 bootloader.and also 1 thing i want to mention that i easily upgraded again to 5.1.1 dok2 and 6.0.1 epg2 firmware so no worries to switch back.
Download links http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/53342/N910T2UVU2AOG1_N910T2TMB2AOG1_TMB/
Download from mega faster.https://mega.nz/#!bZ8nFIaA!u67ewIWGe8HRtI8-OdxFUPoXFvpACIKhtQtbnv7KU18
Disclaimer. I am not responsible for any damage of your phone flashing via odin tool can cause your device to brick so try it on your own risk
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i m trying to do exaclty same, i m on 6.0.1 EPG2, and want to go to 4.4.4 ANK4, and thn flash custom rom FireKAT, i got what you are saying. except he last part, where you couldn't flash fireKAT due to t2 bootloader, but did you try to odin 910t ANK4 bootloader before flashing FireKAT ?
Manan79 said:
i m trying to do exaclty same, i m on 6.0.1 EPG2, and want to go to 4.4.4 ANK4, and thn flash custom rom FireKAT, i got what you are saying. except he last part, where you couldn't flash fireKAT due to t2 bootloader, but did you try to odin 910t ANK4 bootloader before flashing FireKAT ?
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Yea i did try to flash ank4 but odin fails . You can downgrade to n910t2 kitkat bootloader but not n910t kitkat or even 5.0 lollipop odin will simply fail every time i donno why but good thing is somehow you can still enjoy kitkat.i am running kitkat n910t2 firmware on n910t and everything works perfect wifi/data/xposed/all sensors nothing is broken only wifi calling missing and battery life ofcourse kitkat is best. You can still flash kitkat roms but only international n910f ported kitkat roms i guess but you can try with different kernels if you wanna still use ank4 base roms .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
Try flashfire. You can download just the bootloader and modem from a dev and try that program
unibomber said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
Try flashfire. You can download just the bootloader and modem from a dev and try that program
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Do you know it works ? I think not because the logic of not allowing older bootloader is in the phone and not in Odin
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Trex888 said:
Yea i did try to flash ank4 but odin fails . You can downgrade to n910t2 kitkat bootloader but not n910t kitkat or even 5.0 lollipop odin will simply fail every time i donno why but good thing is somehow you can still enjoy kitkat.i am running kitkat n910t2 firmware on n910t and everything works perfect wifi/data/xposed/all sensors nothing is broken only wifi calling missing and battery life ofcourse kitkat is best. You can still flash kitkat roms but only international n910f ported kitkat roms i guess but you can try with different kernels if you wanna still use ank4 base roms .
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Yeah but custom 4.4.4 would have been even better..I will try t2 rom. .from sammobile right ? Also what msg u get when u flash custom rom on t2 firmware. ...and whilet flashing 910t 4.4.4 using odin .did u try repartition using pit file ?
I heard lot of good things about FireKat 4.4.4 rom , that is why i wanted to do this whole process of downgrading.
I don't know if it would work. I'm on a W8. Wouldn't hurt to try.
Manan79 said:
Do you know it works ? I think not because the logic of not allowing older bootloader is in the phone and not in Odin
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Yeah but custom 4.4.4 would have been even better..I will try t2 rom. .from sammobile right ? Also what msg u get when u flash custom rom on t2 firmware. ...and whilet flashing 910t 4.4.4 using odin .did u try repartition using pit file ?
I heard lot of good things about FireKat 4.4.4 rom , that is why i wanted to do this whole process of downgrading.
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I did not try n910t pit file while i am on n910t2 bootloader i afraid it will brick the device i dont think its an good idea.but when i try to flash firekat rom on n910t2 bootloader the phone keep reboot by it self.maybe it should work with nk4 based kernels but ownestly i did not try cuz i am happy with n910t2 firmware
Trex888 said:
I did not try n910t pit file while i am on n910t2 bootloader i afraid it will brick the device i dont think its an good idea.but when i try to flash firekat rom on n910t2 bootloader the phone keep reboot by it self.maybe it should work with nk4 based kernels but ownestly i did not try cuz i am happy with n910t2 firmware
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Big Thanks to your Suggestion !!!
Update :: SUCCESS : I am now on FireKat v21 on 910T , I did following after my research
1. Flashed 910T2 4.4.4 stock rom using Odin
2. Flashed TWRP using odin
2. Flashed FireKat V21 using TWRP
3. Flashed nadia kernal for 4.4.4 910t using TWRP --- link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/orig-development/tw-emotroid-team-t3022240
And it booted quickly , with FireKat v21 loaded , i achieved the goal
Manan79 said:
Big Thanks to your Suggestion !!!
Update :: SUCCESS : I am now on FireKat v21 on 910T , I did following after my research
1. Flashed 910T2 4.4.4 stock rom using Odin
2. Flashed TWRP using odin
2. Flashed FireKat V21 using TWRP
3. Flashed nadia kernal for 4.4.4 910t using TWRP --- link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/orig-development/tw-emotroid-team-t3022240
And it booted quickly , with FireKat v21 loaded , i achieved the goal
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Wow thats really great I'll try it soon.
Manan79 said:
Big Thanks to your Suggestion !!!
Update :: SUCCESS : I am now on FireKat v21 on 910T , I did following after my research
1. Flashed 910T2 4.4.4 stock rom using Odin
2. Flashed TWRP using odin
2. Flashed FireKat V21 using TWRP
3. Flashed nadia kernal for 4.4.4 910t using TWRP --- link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/orig-development/tw-emotroid-team-t3022240
And it booted quickly , with FireKat v21 loaded , i achieved the goal
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Was that international v21 or T-Mobile one?
demon28 said:
Was that international v21 or T-Mobile one?
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Tmobile one , here is the link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8z8lreEHtf_UzZ1TUF0bXg3ODg/view?usp=sharing
warning
This method will not work anymore if you upgraded to QI5 new bootloader/baseband because it's locked to binery 5 it's impossible to downgrade and dev firmware will fail in odin.
This method will only works with older bootloaders only before QI5
I have successfully downgraded to kitkat after pull my hair for days and unlocked for any sim worldwide if you guys like kitkat like me and wanna unlock your sim network follow these institutions.
1,download developer kitkat firmware and flash via odin 3.10 this firmware is for developers without user apps and its empty but good thing is it will let us downgrade to kitkat bootloader no matter you are on 5.0,5.1 1,6.0.1 just flash.
2,after flash developer firmware dont let phone boot immediately go to download mode and flash twrp recovery.
3,after flash twrp recovery flash sprintxnoteRC2 kitkat rom this will boot flawlessly to kitkat.
4,if you like to try other n910p based kitkat roms go to twrp and backup (boot) thats your kernel of sprint xnote RC2 rom before flash any kitkat rom cuz i donno somehow kernel of sprint xnoteRC2 let boot every rom successfully without any errors.just after flash any rom immediately go to twrp restore and restore (boot) kernel that you made earlier from sprintxnoteRC2 rom.
4,FOR UNLOCKING download SSU APK this will work with kitkat if your phone says INVALID SIM CARD just install as normal APK and open it will ask for root permision PRESS GRANT and unlock then reboot if still your phone dosent get signal bars then go to dialer and dial ##72786# and press YES it will reboot automatically your phone and hopefully you will have signal on gsm sim. if SSU apk method does not work download gt galaxy tools apk and unlock.grant root permission to galaxy tools and open app go down and you'll see UICC unlock just hit and restart device . also you can unlock tethering hotspot permanently from galaxy tools . THATS ALL. I AM SHARING YOU GUYS MY EXPERIENCE I HAVE TESTED THIS METHOD ON MY DEVICE AND i HAVE SUCCESSFULLY UNLOCED MY N910P AND DOWNGRADED FROM 6.0.1 TO KITKAT
DISCLAIMER:- TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK PLEASE YOU MUST BACK UP YOUR EFS AND ANY IMPORTANT DATA BEFORE DO ANYTHING FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS I HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN THREAD AND IF ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO ASK ME. HIT THANKS IF THIS THREAD IS USEFUL FOR YOU.
1. Download developer fimware link.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767098816
2. Download TWRP recovery link
https://mega.nz/#!HUN1nILZ!_7KP4H223nlNAbwx6EIjLLkPxqKXNg_yxjptDbYPwas
3. Download sprintxnoteRC2 rom link
https://mega.nz/#!jdsmEAKa!FH3RvThxgDj_gnxCDgrEAyZi-n3R19RcNmBGJi3Ly7M
4. Download SSU APK LINK
https://mega.nz/#!qVtgzTxK!409cHS7_VuerOqrKg4AnsrskO4nJDbhAtCyf8umaEE8
5. DOWNLOAD GALAXY TOOLS APK LINK
https://mega.nz/#!bElkjZzI!OTtzYjYxsUM8Sf-GP71rHilIXNpWCLIitEgkkx2uJZ8
DOWNLOAD NADIA 4.4 4 CUSTOM KERNEL WORKS ON ALL SNAPDRAGON MODELS N910F/P/T/V
https://mega.nz/#!accnkb6B!f_wdM79WXZ2UYy2El87DXYctihB40MBjV4imBKlhoDo
GUYS I HAVE ALSO FOUND A WAY TO DOWNGRADE N910T TMOBILE NOTE 4 TO KITKAT CHECK THR POST LINK BELOW.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ws-want-to-downgrade-to-4-4-4-kitkat-t3447773
I MADE THIS THREAD SPECIALLY FOR NETWORK LOCKED N910P USERS TO TEMPORORY DOWNGRADE TO UNLOCK NETWORK. BUT IF YOU END UP USING KITKAT ROMS THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR WILL NOT WORK.
FIX FOR FINGERPRINT
Flash og5 5.1.1 bootloader only along with with Nadia 4.4.4 kernel flash in twrp and you get everything working with any kitkat rom.
Or flash 5.1.1 6.0.1 stock firmware the fingerprint will work fine and unlocking will stick permanently
HiT THANKS:good::good::good:
Can I go back to a non-rooted, stock KitKat ROM without tripping KNOX?
Trex888 said:
I have successfully downgraded to kitkat after pull my hair for days and unlocked for any sim worldwide if you guys like kitkat like me and wanna unlock your sim network follow these institutions.
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Can you Odin any firmware after this?
If so, this is a game changer for kitkat lovers.
You can upgrade again to 5.1.1 & 6.0.1 n910p firmware but you cannot flash n910p official kitkat it will simply fail in odin.you can flash any kitkat n910p roms in twrp recovery with diffrent kernels also i have tested deodexed 4.4.4 n910p based rom and it works flawlessly with custom kernel .i have tested everything every firmware but sadly 4.4.4 n910p fail in odin .
Which kernel is it in that SprintxnoteRC2 rom? Any other kernel working with KitKat?
Ael kernel.
shadowcliffs said:
Which kernel is it in that SprintxnoteRC2 rom? Any other kernel working with KitKat?
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Ael kernel
how long has this kitkat developer firmware been leaked?
and can't you downgrade to official kitkat from the oldest 5.0.1? most of the "first new OS upgrade" won't block downgrades
6.0.1 --> 4.4.4 dev --> oldest 5.0.1 --> 4.4.4 official
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also, does the dev firmware format internalsd like PB5?
Does the unlocking persist when upgrading to newer firmware?
Returned from PG1 to NK2 ( BoBCaTROM v2.0) following OP's tips. Since the purpose of flashing the dev tar is to update bootloader, I deleted the system file from the tar ball and ended up with a smaller file about 130 MB
download here.
From the attached screenshot we can see, the modem is AOF1, the kernel is AEL 5.5 (which is not shown in the screenshot).
Sterist said:
how long has this kitkat developer firmware been leaked?
and can't you downgrade to official kitkat from the oldest 5.0.1? most of the "first new OS upgrade" won't block downgrades
6.0.1 --> 4.4.4 dev --> oldest 5.0.1 --> 4.4.4 official
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also, does the dev firmware format internalsd like PB5?
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This dev firmware i found accidently from a Chinese website they use to refurbish and spoof usa models to international models and resale again . I tried to flash official 4.4.4 but it fails in odin.its something to do with this developer firmware that it can let us downgrade to 4.4.4 .anyway you can use this dev firmware to downgrade and flash kitkat custom roms and kernels.
Binary invalid
Trex888 said:
This dev firmware i found accidently from a Chinese website they use to refurbish and spoof usa models to international models and resale again . I tried to flash official 4.4.4 but it fails in odin.its something to do with this developer firmware that it can let us downgrade to 4.4.4 .anyway you can use this dev firmware to downgrade and flash kitkat custom roms and kernels.
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Dev firmware does not work. Tried downloading with chrome, firefox,opera and straight to the mega app. Odin shows this error message: md5 invalid! Binary is invalid. Have try to download the file 12 time, no luck. Any suggestions or help?.
MexiMax said:
Dev firmware does not work. Tried downloading with chrome, firefox,opera and straight to the mega app. Odin shows this error message: md5 invalid! Binary is invalid. Have try to download the file 12 time, no luck. Any suggestions or help?.
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Try this one
Thanks. Downloading now, will let you know if it works. Thanks again.
Sterist said:
how long has this kitkat developer firmware been leaked?
and can't you downgrade to official kitkat from the oldest 5.0.1? most of the "first new OS upgrade" won't block downgrades
6.0.1 --> 4.4.4 dev --> oldest 5.0.1 --> 4.4.4 official
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also, does the dev firmware format internalsd like PB5?
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4.4.4 dev --> oldest 5.0.1 failed : sw rev check fail
Originally Posted by DjeMBeY
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused:2, Binary: 1 is when you try to downgrade aboot.mbn (bootloader) or try to flash incorrect system/csc etc..
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Try this one
Thanks. It did work. Really appreciated your help.
shadowcliffs said:
Try this one
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The file size is just 120.2 MB??
robinhood1808 said:
The file size is just 120.2 MB??
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With system partition removed as mentioned in my earlier post. After all, bootloader is all you need.
shadowcliffs said:
With system partition removed as mentioned in my earlier post. After all, bootloader is all you need.
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Hmmm... After flashing this firmware, without rebooting and going into download mode, one has to flash TWRP & then any Kit-Kat based custom ROM. Got it! :good:
MexiMax said:
Dev firmware does not work. Tried downloading with chrome, firefox,opera and straight to the mega app. Odin shows this error message: md5 invalid! Binary is invalid. Have try to download the file 12 time, no luck. Any suggestions or help?.
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download file by mega app without pause or stop while downloading.
robinhood1808 said:
Hmmm... After flashing this firmware, without rebooting and going into download mode, one has to flash TWRP & then any Kit-Kat based custom ROM. Got it! :good:
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flash kitkat rom with ael or any custom kernel otherwise it won't boot.