g900az bootloop - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've spent a week trying to upgrade to lollipop. Finally got it done today and hated it. Tried to downgrade back to 4.4.2 but didn't work.
I'm currently sitting on the samsung colored screen that bootloops. I get beyond the white boot screen. I have twrp 2.8.5.0 installed and working fine. I tried to nandroid restore a 4.4.2 but thats what put me in this bootloop. Any suggestions?

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Update your Bootloader, So you can go to Recovery and Wipe Everything except the External Storage, and try flashing the rom.

DBlackFireD said:
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Update your Bootloader, So you can go to Recovery and Wipe Everything except the External Storage, and try flashing the rom.
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update bootloader, you mean with a 4.4.2 bootloader? Wouldnt the nandroid already have the correct bootloader?

Isriam said:
update bootloader, you mean with a 4.4.2 bootloader? Wouldnt the nandroid already have the correct bootloader?
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NO, a nandroid backup does NOT contain bootloader or modem. They must be flashed separately, see the thread below for download links, flash in odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52210611

wow thank you, didnt know that.
ok so it appears g900az bootloader can't be found on the internet that i see. can i extract it from a stock rom and flash it on its own? i'm thinking that i cannot go down to 4.4.2 from 5.0 on the stock rom.
G900AZTUU3BOG3_G900AZAIO3BOG3_G900AZTUU3BOG3_HOME.tar

COfatboy said:
NO, a nandroid backup does NOT contain bootloader or modem. They must be flashed separately, see the thread below for download links, flash in odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52210611
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wait, in TWRP you can include bootloader and modem. I always do this. After using this nandroid to restore, it does not seem to restore the bootloader as I still have the 5.0 bootloader.

Isriam said:
wait, in TWRP you can include bootloader and modem. I always do this. After using this nandroid to restore, it does not seem to restore the bootloader as I still have the 5.0 bootloader.
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Modem yes bootloader no. When you see the option to backup "boot" in TWRP that is the boot.img which is NOT the bootloader.

COfatboy said:
Modem yes bootloader no. When you see the option to backup "boot" in TWRP that is the boot.img which is NOT the bootloader.
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interesting, thank you! i went ahead and installed a decent 5.1.1 rom since i needed xposed. so far so good, but i do miss my 4.4.2. i could not get any bootloader to flash for my g900az even the 4.4.2 odin rom.

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Are you sure I can just flash overy the stock lollipop romantic because I have to try downgrade back to kitkat and it's been trial and error

I have successfully downgraded from 5.1.1 to 5.0
I seem to remember reading once you go to 5.0 you can not downgrade to 4.4.2. Not 100% sure though.

COfatboy said:
I have successfully downgraded from 5.1.1 to 5.0
I seem to remember reading once you go to 5.0 you can not downgrade to 4.4.2. Not 100% sure though.
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Yes, you can downgrade to 4.4.2, you only have to downgrade your bootloader to use an 4.4.2 android version.
If you are already using an 5.0 Bootloader version, when you try to flash an 4.4.2 android version you get into a LOOP - BOOTLOOP.
Even i didn't know about that thread. Thank you for posting it.

DBlackFireD said:
Yes, you can downgrade to 4.4.2, you only have to downgrade your bootloader to use an 4.4.2 android version.
If you are already using an 5.0 Bootloader version, when you try to flash an 4.4.2 android version you get into a LOOP - BOOTLOOP.
Even i didn't know about that thread. Thank you for posting it.
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I'm confused by your reply so please clarify. You say you can downgrade your bootloader to 4.4.2 but then your next sentence says if you are using 5.0 bootloader and flash 4.4.2 you get a boot loop. That is my experience also, are we having a translation issue here?

Isriam said:
I'm confused by your reply so please clarify. You say you can downgrade your bootloader to 4.4.2 but then your next sentence says if you are using 5.0 bootloader and flash 4.4.2 you get a boot loop. That is my experience also, are we having a translation issue here?
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Because from what i researched, the G900AZ came already with an 5.0 Bootloader. Dunno if i got that wrong, but i understood that.

DBlackFireD said:
Because from what i researched, the G900AZ came already with an 5.0 Bootloader. Dunno if i got that wrong, but i understood that.
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ok that makes sense. my g900az shipped with 4.4.2 a long time ago. i just now started to upgrade it, but didnt realize xposed only worked on 5.1 not 5.0, so it took me awhile to find a 5.1 rom that was good enough. i like stock odex'd roms with xposed. thats hard to find, and custom roms are just too custom for me.

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Android 4.4.2 and MDL bootloader on I337

I have I337 with MDL bootloader. Omega 19 (4.3), MK2 GSM modem and MDL LTE modem.
New Omega 20 based on leaked 4.4.2 come.
I read Omega 20 installation notes than it works only with new 4.4.2 bootloder.
Does this means that the only way to install 4.4.2 is wait i337 4.4.2 stock, flash it and use safe strap.
PS
Is LOKI kernel for 4.4.2 TW available?
Was kinda wondering this myself.
I'm on 4.4.2 GE ROM, I assume just flashing a 4.4 ROM updates your bootloader but strangely I don't see any 4.4 TW ROMs in our Dev section yet?
Was hoping somebody has flashed an Intl 4.4 ROM with loki-doki and all was good.
seanpr123 said:
Was kinda wondering this myself.
I'm on 4.4.2 GE ROM, I assume just flashing a 4.4 ROM updates your bootloader but strangely I don't see any 4.4 TW ROMs in our Dev section yet?
Was hoping somebody has flashed an Intl 4.4 ROM with loki-doki and all was good.
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Flashing a rom only updates the system and kernel. The modem, bootloader, and recovery stay intact. Odin packages contain the bootloader and modem. These are all on separate partitions.
The 4.4.2 released was a i9505 rom and only for them. You can be on an older bootloader and flash newer android version roms but you can't do the opposite and say flash a 2.3 rom while you on a 4.0 rom.
Also most people don't want the permanence of being stuck on a leak release and not being able to go back.
hednik said:
Flashing a rom only updates the system and kernel. The modem, bootloader, and recovery stay intact. Odin packages contain the bootloader and modem. These are all on separate partitions.
The 4.4.2 released was a i9505 rom and only for them. You can be on an older bootloader and flash newer android version roms but you can't do the opposite and say flash a 2.3 rom while you on a 4.0 rom.
Also most people don't want the permanence of being stuck on a leak release and not being able to go back.
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Ahh ok, so I really do still have an MDL bootloader huh (even though I've flashed different modems).
But I can switch from a 4.4 GE/CM ROM to any 4.3 or 4.2.2 if I choose, so what do you mean not being able to go back?
seanpr123 said:
Ahh ok, so I really do still have an MDL bootloader huh (even though I've flashed different modems).
But I can switch from a 4.4 GE/CM ROM to any 4.3 or 4.2.2 if I choose, so what do you mean not being able to go back?
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MDL was the second update I believe (right after release) for 4.2.2 before the the lock. Once you update the bootloader on these lock bootloaders (even MDL is locked, just has a loki work around) you can't go back. The bootloaders are going to be locked and you wont be able to flash a Odin .tar and go back. You are on there. YOu can flash 4.4 roms on a 4.2.2 bootloader but not a 4.2 rom on a 4.4 bootloader.
Alrighty, so to answer OP's question.
You should be fine to flash new Omega with a wipe of Cache/Davlik/System/Data followed by loki-doki.
seanpr123 said:
Alrighty, so to answer OP's question.
You should be fine to flash new Omega with a wipe of Cache/Davlik/System/Data followed by loki-doki.
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not unless he is okay being stuck with a he new bootloader knowing he cant go to another rom unless its a 4.4
Omega (and all custom ROMs) wouldn't include the bootloader as you mentioned in your first reply...
seanpr123 said:
Omega (and all custom ROMs) wouldn't include the bootloader as you mentioned in your first reply...
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It's true.
I am confused by what I read in the installation Instructions for Omega v20:
Installation:
1. Backup your device (nadroid backup, titanium backup, efs backup ... etc) and save the backup to a safe place.
2. Flash the new bootloder and modems with odin -> I9505XXUFNA1_Bootloader_Modems.tar
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Anyone else absolutely regret updating to 5.0.1?

I recently "upgraded" to 5.0.1 from 4.4.4 google play edition (nb1) and i quickly regretted it! I used Muniz's method to upgrade and root but I forgot completely how much touchwiz SUCKS! it's so frustrating having so many limitations to what i can do to my s4.
I did plan on getting the S6 seeing as I'm up for my 2 year upgrade with ATT but after playing with touchwiz again I realized how much I loved my pure android experience and Xposed options. Does anyone have any recommendations on downgrading and go back to a pure android lollipop rom?
btw i'll probably just wait on the moto x 2015
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
prufessor_oak said:
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
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So we are stuck? No downgrading options? No lollipop custom rom options?
When I upgraded it was to get ready for my S6 that I was gong to get but then I realized I don't want anything to do with touchwiz...
Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
Buccanero said:
Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
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Because I don't have a custom recovery installed...
Unless there is a way to do it with ODIN. Can you link the correct method to downgrade? I have the i337 ATT model.
Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
Buccanero said:
Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
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I've been reading that upgrading to oc3 might possibly lock the bootloader. i havent tried to ODIN 4.4 tho yet cuz i haven't gotten clear info yet. I could ODIN and downgrade but I'm not sure if it will brick my phone
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
Update: It seems like its not working as well. Since I couldn't do it through ODIN, I guess Kies wouldn't work as well. Do I have a soft brick here? Damn.
prufessor_oak said:
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
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the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
Tank87 said:
the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
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But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
prufessor_oak said:
But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
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are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
Tank87 said:
are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
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Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
prufessor_oak said:
Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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good luck. if it works let me know what you used and if you are able to get custom roms again.
prufessor_oak said:
Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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MK2 -- Jelly Bean 4.3
Can only be used if you are on MLD, MK2, or earlier base.
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yup! i think this is your problem
Tank87 said:
yup! i think this is your problem
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I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
prufessor_oak said:
I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
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so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
Tank87 said:
so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
prufessor_oak said:
No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
Tank87 said:
well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
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I just did it. It worked. Only took 10 minutes. Use this file.
I followed the NJ4 -- KitKat 4.4.4 downgrade process.
You can only go back as far as nb1. Use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221, it has the files and instructions you'll need.

Downgrade to Stock from OF3

Hi, I have a rooted 5.0 phone on OF3 bootloader, and I'm giving it to a friend, so I wanted to downgrade the phone back to a clean stock version. Does anyone know what file I can use for this? I looked in the muniz topic about downgrading to NCE, but it warns not to do that if you're already on 5.0.
shaklee3 said:
Hi, I have a rooted 5.0 phone on OF3 bootloader, and I'm giving it to a friend, so I wanted to downgrade the phone back to a clean stock version. Does anyone know what file I can use for this? I looked in the muniz topic about downgrading to NCE, but it warns not to do that if you're already on 5.0.
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You need to go to sammobile or any other site with original firmware, and download a firmware for your model which you can then flash with odin. Don't forget to wipe data and cache.
The only one I see on sammobile is 4.4.2. I thought you can't go back to that if you have a 5.0 bootloader?
shaklee3 said:
The only one I see on sammobile is 4.4.2. I thought you can't go back to that if you have a 5.0 bootloader?
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You can try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900a-att-firmware-official-odin-t3360699
Is there something more mature? It looks like hardly anyone has used that.

Stuck on PD1 :(

Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
kotuamoalt said:
Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
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cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
kotuamoalt said:
I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
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this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I don't think that will help me. I want to root. Unless things have changed, I need to roll back to NK2.
shahram Ali said:
this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
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MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
kotuamoalt said:
MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
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that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
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Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
kotuamoalt said:
Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
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cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
shahram Ali said:
that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
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I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
kotuamoalt said:
I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
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good luck bro
shahram Ali said:
cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
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I was also unable to flash the entire NK2 firmware. And yes I am crazy.

Should I upgrade to Lollipop?

So I'm currently on the Hyperdrive rom on Android 4.4.2, and I am thinking of upgrading to Lollipop, but the only thing that is holding me back is that if I upgrade to lollipop, I will not be able to unlock the SIM.
safwanz1 said:
So I'm currently on the Hyperdrive rom on Android 4.4.2, and I am thinking of upgrading to Lollipop, but the only thing that is holding me back is that if I upgrade to lollipop, I will not be able to unlock the SIM.
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I am sure you are not talking about bootloader unlock (exploit).
I am using lollipop now. I unlocked my sim when I was using jelly bean. Sim unlock is based on the phone IMEI. As long as your EFS partition is intact, you should not be worrying about that.
So if I do Odin/FlashFire to Lollipop, my phone will remain SIM unlocked?
safwanz1 said:
So if I do Odin/FlashFire to Lollipop, my phone will remain SIM unlocked?
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Which bootloader are you on? If you're on MDL or MDB , do not upgrade to lollipop unless you flash the stock based golden eye or gold finger roms or any other AOSP lollipop rom. If you are on any other bootloader aside from MDL or MDB, go ahead and upgrade officially.
Your phone should remain sim unlocked if you use a custom rom to upgrade like the ones meantioned above.
StoneyJSG said:
Which bootloader are you on? If you're on MDL or MDB , do not upgrade to lollipop unless you flash the stock based golden eye or gold finger roms or any other AOSP lollipop rom. If you are on any other bootloader aside from MDL or MDB, go ahead and upgrade officially.
Your phone should remain sim unlocked if you use a custom rom to upgrade like the ones meantioned above.
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my bootloader appears to be NC1. Which method do you recommend for upgrading to Lollipop?
safwanz1 said:
my bootloader appears to be NC1. Which method do you recommend for upgrading to Lollipop?
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Are you on safestrap? If you are, safestrap works well only in kit-kat. It is a pain to use safestrap in llolipop. I use fashfire instead.
Since you are on custom rom all you have to do is install flashfire and flash the rooted lollipop rom. The instructions can be found at here.
The instruction are written for the latest lollipop rooted rom (OK2). I stay with OC4. If you want to upgrade to OC4 do let me know. I will give you the link for the OC4.
All the necessary files and instructions can be found at here.
You might also want to download the NB1 firmware cooked by Muniz_ri. If you soft-brick your phone in the process or in the near future, that is where have to start with.
If you have questions please quote this in the reply so that I know you have a question.
sway8966 said:
Are you on safestrap? If you are, safestrap works well only in kit-kat. It is a pain to use safestrap in llolipop. I use fashfire instead.
Since you are on custom rom all you have to do is install flashfire and flash the rooted lollipop rom. The instructions can be found at here.
The instruction are written for the latest lollipop rooted rom (OK2). I stay with OC4. If you want to upgrade to OC4 do let me know. I will give you the link for the OC4.
All the necessary files and instructions can be found at here.
You might also want to download the NB1 firmware cooked by Muniz_ri. If you soft-brick your phone in the process or in the near future, that is where have to start with.
If you have questions please quote this in the reply so that I know you have a question.
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What's the main differences between OK4 and OC4?
Yes I am on Safestrap
safwanz1 said:
What's the main differences between OK4 and OC4?
Yes I am on Safestrap
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If you are on safestrap, you might need to uninstall it first before you upgrade to lollipop.
Well OK2 was released after OC4 so it might have some better features. But I did not have a chance to be on OK2 for long to notice it. When I was on OK2 my back button stop working so I had to downgrade to OC4.
sway8966 said:
If you are on safestrap, you might need to uninstall it first before you upgrade to lollipop.
Well OK2 was released after OC4 so it might have some better features. But I did not have a chance to be on OK2 for long to notice it. When I was on OK2 my back button stop working so I had to downgrade to OC4.
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Thanks for clearing the air man, really appreciate it. I think I will go with the Thor ROM because it looks to be the best.
You mentioned safe strap was wierd with lollipop, in what way?
safwanz1 said:
Thanks for clearing the air man, really appreciate it. I think I will go with the Thor ROM because it looks to be the best.
You mentioned safe strap was wierd with lollipop, in what way?
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They did not make safestrap for the lollipop. Safestrap only works on NC1 kernel. So if you were on lollipop and safestrap installed, everytime you reboot you need to tap the proceed several time finish the boot. Also if you want to use the safestrap to flash something or backup, you need to run NC1 flasher to reinstall the NC1 kernel first. Once you finish your deed, you need to flash the lollipop kernel back. That was why I said using safestrap in lollipop is a pain. You can read about that in this forum.
Download and keep this NB1 firmware. If you softbrick your phone this is the only thing that can save you.
sway8966 said:
They did not make safestrap for the lollipop. Safestrap only works on NC1 kernel. So if you were on lollipop and safestrap installed, everytime you reboot you need to tap the proceed several time finish the boot. Also if you want to use the safestrap to flash something or backup, you need to run NC1 flasher to reinstall the NC1 kernel first. Once you finish your deed, you need to flash the lollipop kernel back. That was why I said using safestrap in lollipop is a pain. You can read about that in this forum.
Download and keep this NB1 firmware. If you softbrick your phone this is the only thing that can save you.
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Downloading the file and I'm gonna keep it on my SD card. The several time pressing thing I already have to do on my phone so I'm fine with that. Where do I get the NC1 Flasher?
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Downloading the file and I'm gonna keep it on my SD card. The several time pressing thing I already have to do on my phone so I'm fine with that. Where do I get the NC1 Flasher?
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So, I forgot to set the reboot to download, and now I have booted into the Lollipop OS. What should I do?
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So, I forgot to set the reboot to download, and now I have booted into the Lollipop OS. What should I do?
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You need to go to download mode so that you can flash the lollipop bootloader . If you boot into lollipop your modem, etc might not work properly.

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