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[Q] Why I Cannot Flash Back to Stock Firmware (4.2.2) from 4.3 (MJ3) ?

I add the "home md5" file to the slot "AP" of "Odin v3.9" but Odin said the process failed.
Thank you.

MJ3 has a locked bootloader. You cannot downgrade to 4.2.2

tx12345 said:
MJ3 has a locked bootloader. You cannot downgrade to 4.2.2
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No correct. You can downgrade but only to mgg ore newer.

Oh, is there any method for me to flash back 4.2.2 from 4.3 (MJ3) ?
Thank you.

xtraliu said:
Oh, is there any method for me to flash back 4.2.2 from 4.3 (MJ3) ?
Thank you.
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Odin or your Cwm backup

Why would you downgrade?

boterkaaseneieren said:
No correct. You can downgrade but only to mgg ore newer.
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Sorry yep you're right. I stand corrected!
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boterkaaseneieren said:
No correct. You can downgrade but only to mgg ore newer.
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If u are on att with mf3 u cannot downgrade back to mdl...
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flash back
put your phone into download mode and use kies recovery

Demented22 said:
If u are on att with mf3 u cannot downgrade back to mdl...
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Yeah, I wanted to downgrade to 4.2.2 MH6, I had bootloop, and it booted always to recovery

Demented22 said:
If u are on att with mf3 u cannot downgrade back to mdl...
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Bordo_Bereli51 said:
Yeah, I wanted to downgrade to 4.2.2 MH6, I had bootloop, and it booted always to recovery
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Really don't know and not want to know. It's difficult enough know how it works on the I9505. By the way that's wat we are talking about.

feckineck said:
put your phone into download mode and use kies recovery
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Kies 2.6 cannot recover my i9505 under firmware recovery mode even my i9505 is under download mode.

boterkaaseneieren said:
No correct. You can downgrade but only to mgg ore newer.
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can I revert back to Stock 4.2.2 I9500XXUBMG9 & i9500XXUBMEA PLEASE ???

Root and recovery working on lollipop

I don't take credit for this, i am just giving a guide on how i was able to gain root and recovery on the Sprint Note 4 with Lollipop.
Let me start by saying i was running the Hybrid-X series rom. Here were my steps to upgrade to Lollipop and keep all my data. If you are on stock, skip this step.
1. Flash the stock rom tar found here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95853297432265112
2. Once you reboot, run system update and you will download and install Lollipop. When it installs and reboots, you should still have all your data and apps.
Once in lollipop, i followed our old root method which does work for lollipop found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/sm-n910-cf-auto-root-t2897428
Now, to get recovery, you can do it 2 different ways.
1.download an app called flashify from the play store. Download the following file in .img form:
http://www.techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/trltespr
2. download the .tar file from above and flash in oodin.
Once you have both on your phone, open flashify, select recovery image and hit Yup! and then reboot. Your phone should reboot into TWRP.
At this point you will have all your data, root, and recovery. Enjoy
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for damage to your phone or voiding your warranty.
As a note, i would backup your data though any apps that you can. I wiped the data since the system seemed sluggish. When i restored thought titanium, there were a lot of apps that were crashing. Wiping the data to each app didn't work. I had to uninstall and re-install the app, but then you loose the data.
On a second note, once i wiped data in recover, lollipop was very nice and smooth.

Awesome good find have to try it out
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

Works perfect finally can get nattery like the note 3

This works if you already had TWRP installed?

Impulse215 said:
This works if you already had TWRP installed?
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I'm guessing once you flash the stock rom tar you get the stock recovery, that's why in step 3 you have to use flashify to get twrp back.

Impulse215 said:
This works if you already had TWRP installed?
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Once you flash the stock rom, and update to lollipop, you loose TWRP.

dschachm said:
I don't take credit for this, i am just giving a guide on how i was able to gain root and recovery on the Sprint Note 4 with Lollipop.
Let me start by saying i was running the Hybrid-X series rom. Here were my steps to upgrade to Lollipop and keep all my data.
1. Flash the stock rom tar found here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95853297432265112
2. Once you reboot, run system update and you will download and install Lollipop. When it installs and reboots, you should still have all your data and apps.
Once in lollipop, i followed our old root method which does work for lollipop found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/orig-development/sm-n910-cf-auto-root-t2897428
Now, to get recovery, download an app called flashify from the play store. Download the following file:
http://www.techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/trltespr
Once you have both on your phone, open flashify, select recovery image and hit Yup! and then reboot. Your phone should reboot into TWRP.
At this point you will have all your data, root, and recovery. Enjoy
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for damage to your phone or voiding your warranty.
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Does it matter what version of odin you use?

Adam1422 said:
Does it matter what version of odin you use?
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I don't think so.

dschachm said:
I don't think so.
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Thanks I guess i will go with the latest and greatest 3.10

Is the silent toggle there or Sammy removed it

KLPFL said:
Is the silent toggle there or Sammy removed it
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if you click the sound toggle, it will go to vibrate, and then mute.

dschachm said:
if you click the sound toggle, it will go to vibrate, and then mute.
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Thanks. Saw somewhere it said Sammy removed the function in LP.

Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app

Abrego39 said:
Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app
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Going to try it. Downloading now.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Abrego39 said:
Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app
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I used galaxy tools and it seems to be working fine.

Nothings changed. Odin stock tar, odin cf autoroot, odin twrp 2.8.5... Just like kitkat.
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Adam1422 said:
Does it matter what version of odin you use?
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No, I used 3.7.
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TWRP works. I backed up 5.0.1, did a full wipe and restored it. No problem.
The only issue I have found so far, es file Explorer can no longer write to system or change file permissions. Bummer, I'll have to find another way to copy over my custom boot animations and sounds.

adrianr514 said:
Going to try it. Downloading now.
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Impulse215 said:
I used galaxy tools and it seems to be working fine.
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I'm asking because I read somewhere that Lollipop was a little more carrier friendly in blocking the hotspot feature unless it's been paid for. Can you verify that it works with Galaxy tools?
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app

Impulse215 said:
I used galaxy tools and it seems to be working fine.
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After the update, my sim is locked again. Galaxy Tools will no longer unlock for international use.
And it doesn't read the MSL either.
EDIT:
It does still add all the toggles.

Abrego39 said:
Has anyone tried to get the hotspot to work? I don't want to switch until its working.
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app
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Abrego39 said:
I'm asking because I read somewhere that Lollipop was a little more carrier friendly in blocking the hotspot feature unless it's been paid for. Can you verify that it works with Galaxy tools?
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA Free mobile app
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So far it's working for me

jhill110 said:
After the update, my sim is locked again. Galaxy Tools will no longer unlock for international use.
And it doesn't read the MSL either.
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It does still add all the toggles.
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do u get a sim lock error cuz i dont...it seems as tho its working for me...also hot spot works also...

S5 g900f stuck on samsung logo

hi friends i just purchased my s5 g900f already installed kitkat i had to install custom rom so i tried this method for root and recovery and done sucessfuly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/tut-how-to-root-g900f-oe5-base-t3180773
than i tried this method after that my s5 always stuck on samsung logo tried all thing format restore but problem not solved what to do plz help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63589094&postcount=3090

lovewisher said:
hi friends i just purchased my s5 g900f already installed kitkat i had to install custom rom so i tried this method for root and recovery and done sucessfuly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/tut-how-to-root-g900f-oe5-base-t3180773
than i tried this method after that my s5 always stuck on samsung logo tried all thing format restore but problem not solved what to do plz help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63589094&postcount=3090
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Can you enter download mode?

yes i can enter recovery and download mode

Download a lollipop stock rom from sammobile flash via odin and u will be back
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cheaterel said:
Download a lollipop stock rom from sammobile flash via odin and u will be back
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should i download this ? i dont know which contry choose
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/

lovewisher said:
should i download this ? i dont know which contry choose
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/
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choose your country all firmware works on any country

cheaterel said:
choose your country all firmware works on any country
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downloading hope its work will reply later thnx friend

lovewisher said:
downloading hope its work will reply later thnx friend
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No problem friend it will work

cheaterel said:
No problem friend it will work
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thnx friend problem solved now i have to root and install custom what should i do plz tell me safe way

Install twrp with odin you can get it from official site and root from chainfire site https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ flash via twrp and you are good to go
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cheaterel said:
Install twrp with odin you can get it from official site and root from chainfire site https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ flash via twrp and you are good to go
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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Done this now what to do next for custom rom
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Find one on the forum and you will find install instructions for each rom
Ps : I use alexndr rom I like touchwiz here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2813628
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all problems solved thnx for help

FRP Unlock & Root Guide Video

I done this with G930T model and working
original my post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-frp-off-guide-video-t3410828
Thanks to:
@br3w3r
@Chainfire
@princecomsy

what version does this work on? witch slot do you put the files in. my phone is stuck on the t-mobile screen.
thanks

does rooting trigger knox? I want to root but not sure if I want to until after my warranty is up of it might get tripped.
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abdel12345 said:
does rooting trigger knox? I want to root but not sure if I want to until after my warranty is up of it might get tripped.
Sent from my SM-G930T using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Just rooted my S7 for T-Mobile and can confirm my knox did not trigger.

cjlopez213 said:
Just rooted my S7 for T-Mobile and can confirm my knox did not trigger.
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Ok thanks! I'll probably look into it this weekend.
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anyone having issues with installation of busybox

Can anyone confirm if you can un-root aka go back to stock?
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nappent said:
Can anyone confirm if you can un-root aka go back to stock?
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I guess u need to download the stock for your model and use Odin to flash it :/ thats it

borisbwhacking said:
anyone having issues with installation of busybox
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They working on it but i think before they unlock the bootloader dont know

davidtanis said:
what version does this work on? witch slot do you put the files in. my phone is stuck on the t-mobile screen.
thanks
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did you ever fix this? i am having the same issues. The tutorial is very poor.

As i told this was on g930t i dont know with other models

FuzzyMeep Two said:
did you ever fix this? i am having the same issues. The tutorial is very poor.
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Yes press volume down, home button and the power button wait for the phone to reboot and quickly switch to the power up button to get into recovery mode and then wipe data

nappent said:
Can anyone confirm if you can un-root aka go back to stock?
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Yes you can, get the firmware you need and use the moded Odin that you downloaded to flash eng boot. It won't work with official Odin as far as I know.

AceDaMack said:
Yes you can, get the firmware you need and use the moded Odin that you downloaded to flash eng boot. It won't work with official Odin as far as I know.
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Should work. I just used the modded odin to restore G930TUVS3APD8, as i was having severe issues with the rooting process. resetting up my phone now..

I can confirm FRP-Unlock isn't needed. I rooted with no frp-unlock, I just had to factory reset my phone when it got stuck on the tmobile splash.

Good to know

Can someone confirm the following?
1- does SamsungPay Still work after root?
2- Does Android Pay still work?
3- does rooting with this method trip Knox?
4- does installing Adaway break either Android or SamsungPay, or trigger Knox?

samanbabah said:
Can someone confirm the following?
1- does SamsungPay Still work after root?
2- Does Android Pay still work?
3- does rooting with this method trip Knox?
4- does installing Adaway break either Android or SamsungPay, or trigger Knox?
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Samsung Pay and Android Pay will not work when rooted, and this method does not trip knox.

I can confirm this also works on the July security patch, PG1 firmware.

esjames said:
I can confirm this also works on the July security patch, PG1 firmware.
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Thanks for that, good to know.

Please Help (N910C Running 5.1.1) Keeps restarting!

Hi team
Please Help!!
I have rooted my note 4 running 5.1.1 with super SU and SpaceX-Kernel-v0.2 by flashing TWRP then the kernel then the super SU
everything goes fine until now
but when i install an app or update one uninstall it the phone restarts after the installation or uninstallton immediately
tried wipe the cache but then it entered into a bootloop and i had to install the official FW again and reroot again
and then again the same
what can i do or is there a CFW to be stable and not giving this headache!?
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I used an uninstaller to remove some apps that i don't need like evernote ,S-pin and ANT+.....ect
So what did i do wrong
Please advise and help!!!

koshac4 said:
Hi team
Please Help!!
I have rooted my note 4 running 5.1.1 with super SU and SpaceX-Kernel-v0.2 by flashing TWRP then the kernel then the super SU
everything goes fine until now
but when i install an app or update one uninstall it the phone restarts after the installation or uninstallton immediately
tried wipe the cache but then it entered into a bootloop and i had to install the official FW again and reroot again
and then again the same
what can i do or is there a CFW to be stable and not giving this headache!?
Note:
I used an uninstaller to remove some apps that i don't need like evernote ,S-pin and ANT+.....ect
So what did i do wrong
Please advise and help!!!
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Why don't you just flash a MM 6.0 rom and save yourself the trouble?

GeePrhyme said:
Why don't you just flash a MM 6.0 rom and save yourself the trouble?
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I'm with this guy.....
Just download a stock ROM using samfirm (google it), and flash it.

cacingbesar said:
I'm with this guy.....
Just download a stock ROM using samfirm (google it), and flash it.
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Then after i download the stock rom 6.0
Can i root it easily!?

koshac4 said:
Then after i download the stock rom 6.0
Can i root it easily!?
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Since its 910C, it should be easy.
But remember, there is always a risk of bricking the phone.
Sh*its happens sometime.

cacingbesar said:
Since its 910C, it should be easy.
But remember, there is always a risk of bricking the phone.
Sh*its happens sometime.
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so i have searched for it and can't find other than the 6.0.1 and i don't think there is a root yet for it
so now what can i do?

GeePrhyme said:
Why don't you just flash a MM 6.0 rom and save yourself the trouble?
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u mean 6.0.1 ?

koshac4 said:
u mean 6.0.1 ?
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Yes

GeePrhyme said:
Yes
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Actually my phone downloaded the update and keep asking me to install it but i keep canceling it and it keeps asking
But how can root it if i upgraded to 6.0.1?
As far as i know there still no root for it
Or am i wrong!?

koshac4 said:
Actually my phone downloaded the update and keep asking me to install it but i keep canceling it and it keeps asking
But how can root it if i upgraded to 6.0.1?
As far as i know there still no root for it
Or am i wrong!?
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There is a good chance that autoroot for 5.1.1 will works for 6.0.1
It happens with autoroot for 910H.
Or, you can just flash twrp using odin, flash bootloader using odin, and this rom using twrp.

cacingbesar said:
There is a good chance that autoroot for 5.1.1 will works for 6.0.1
It happens with autoroot for 910H.
Or, you can just flash twrp using odin, flash bootloader using odin, and this rom using twrp.
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I can flash twrp and bootloader no problem
But later wt rom i will flash?

koshac4 said:
I can flash twrp and bootloader no problem
But later wt rom i will flash?
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Up to you. Just try some for a week each, and decide which one to keep.

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Up to you. Just try some for a week each, and decide which one to keep.
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where can i find them?

koshac4 said:
where can i find them?
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Here in xda