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SM-N915W8 Canadian NOTE EDGE

Hey just got my edge today, looks like there is very little going on as it was just released a few days ago despite it being out in the states for quite some time, the only difference I believe is the LTE in the Canadian version.
Anyways, coming from the note 2, 3 and 4 and the trtlecan version always being close to the trtletmo I decided to risk it and flash the tmo cf auto root and recovery despite there being no stock firmware laying around on sammmobile the others..
annnd I'm happy to report that I now have a TWRP recovery, rooted, SM-N915W8.
go ahead and follow the very detail steps in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
MAKE SURE TO READ THE PART ABOUT IT FAILING (to flash cwm) AND THAT BEING OK being flashing TWRP
and then the BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS inside recovery which will look like you have sleep lock if you don't fix them before letting the screen timeout
and have all 4 files on hand before you start!

Awesome, thanks for the info, I was debating it but just was being a chicken. I'm glad everything worked out. Did you make a nand? If so did you flash the nand just to make sure everything was OK? Are your root apps working without issues.? I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure

LNKNPRKFN said:
I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
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I believe that was an oxymoron

tospace2006 said:
I believe that was an oxymoron
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input

ok so i took the plunge and follow the steps from the link in OP that @gundal shared about his success
I Too have a rooted SM-N915W8 (BELL VERSION but im on TELUS)
Thank you for your insight @gundal

Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)

LNKNPRKFN said:
fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
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Haha, i was reading through and just found it funny.
Glad you guys are having luck with the Canadian model. I jumped the gun and imported one from Korea as soon as it was released and it's an awesome device!
Enjoy!

Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?

gundal said:
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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manmeet604 said:
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..

gundal said:
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
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What recovery are you using cause Im on twrp and I cant make a backup, cache partition cant be mounted either, are you having this prob too?....
Dont worry about it, someone else who had this problem fixed it by formatting cache - did that and everything went fine.

JF-GINO said:
Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Tried flashing Hyperdrive Edge for T-Mo with both twrp (2.8.1.1) and cwm (6.0.5.1 Xiaolu) referenced in the root guide by OP. They flashed without error but I got bootlooped both times. Luckily backup/restore works for both recoveries.

Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?

terrapin4 said:
Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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kuailan said:
Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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Yeah I know about sammobile, flashing via Odin etc. There's no stock firmware uploaded for the Canadian variants yet so I was wondering of an alternate method to flash the stock recovery. I tried extracting the recovery from the stock image via ADB shell, converting to tar.md5, then flashing with Odin but it failed....likely because I'm rooted. Guess I'll have to wait until the firmware gets uploaded. Thanks anyway.

Try contacting the sammobile team...and their forum..they maybe able to help..
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Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.

terrapin4 said:
Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol

speakerfone said:
did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.

terrapin4 said:
Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Arg, that really bites. Now I have a new phone I cant use at all. You'd think the firmware would be released when the phone was. Have you tried the other roms? I can't even gwt onto my internal sd to put them on the phone so I can try installing them. So frustrated.
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There's no way we're the only 2 in canada having problems with this lol

SM-N915x ... ?? Canadian note edge
Hello, Same thing here i got my hands a Canadian Demo sm-915x and got told to flash it with stock firmware in order to get the phone working properly. But i cant seem to find any version of the firmware that actually works on it ...
it installed numerous times then when it reboots it shows upgrading packages , it reaches package 6 then reboots and loops over and over...
any guidance or firmware out there to recommend to try ?
Thanks

[D5803] [23.4.A.0.580][Stock Pre-Rooted][UK Vodafone]

Stock untouched +root+XZDRecovery
D5803_23.4.A.0.580_1289-8449_R7C.ftf (Branded UK Vodafone)
SuperSU-v2.49
Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21
flash in recovery
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30kb5esaAVLaGZwY25jV1JSZlU/view?usp=sharing

gazhead said:
Stock untouched +root+XZDRecovery
D5803_23.4.A.0.580_1289-8449_R7C.ftf (Branded UK Vodafone)
SuperSU-v2.49
Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21
flash in recovery
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B30kb5esaAVLaGZwY25jV1JSZlU/view?usp=sharing
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New FW?

lvints said:
New FW?
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Yes, the changelog are probably only Stagefright patch update
btw OP do you have the about phone screenshot of this 23.4.A.0.580 firmware?

This firmware seems very fast and snappy... Also my sdcard works again... Recommended.

Arch9 said:
Yes, the changelog are probably only Stagefright patch update
btw OP do you have the about phone screenshot of this 23.4.A.0.580 firmware?
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Done!

gazhead said:
This firmware seems very fast and snappy... Also my sdcard works again... Recommended.
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Can you do us a favor? Install this Stagefright Detector app and report back if it's patched or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector

Noticed the Baseband version is different from my CH 0.546 ROM (00086-45 at the end of the string) - thought all European basebands were the same?

Theshawty said:
Can you do us a favor? Install this Stagefright Detector app and report back if it's patched or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector
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Sure np. But from here you need to run it for yourself buddy

Theshawty said:
Can you do us a favor? Install this Stagefright Detector app and report back if it's patched or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector
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Somebody already posted the stagefright screenshot on 5.1.1 update thread

gazhead said:
Sure np. But from here you need to run it for yourself buddy
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Beautiful, thanks buddy!

Greetings!
I have released a small 2.6MB patch based on the latest 23.4.A.0.580 Stock ROM for rooted users that are already on the v5.1.1 stock 23.4.A.0.546 Sony ROM and wish to fix this Stagefright Vulnerability.
(Non-Rooted users have no other choice than to update their ROM again)
See the thread in the url below for download:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/d5803-stagefright-vulnerability-fix-t3177351
Best regards.

Frankenbuild no thanx better to go full flash
Sent from my D5803

gazhead: I forgot to mention, thanks for this release and for sharing :good:, it is indeed a few days or 1week early until it reaches other regions in Europe at least
Does anyone possibly have the full changelog for 23.4.A.0.580?

23.4.A.0.580 pre-rooted
Hi,
My Z3C is on Android 5.0.2 now (23.1.A.1.28) with locked bootloader, root (superSU) and dualrecovery. Can i just flash this zip in the recovery mode and get rooted 23.4.A.0.580? Will i lose my personal data?
I'd also like to know if there are any locks or apps because of the Vodafone brand.
Sorry if my questions are silly, i am a newbie, just want to update my phone without breaking anything.
Thanks!

Ktos94852 said:
Hi,
My Z3C is on Android 5.0.2 now (23.1.A.1.28) with locked bootloader, root (superSU) and dualrecovery. Can i just flash this zip in the recovery mode and get rooted 23.4.A.0.580? Will i lose my personal data?
I'd also like to know if there are any locks or apps because of the Vodafone brand.
Sorry if my questions are silly, i am a newbie, just want to update my phone without breaking anything.
Thanks!
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yes its prerooted and untouched (with some vodafone crap) easy to remove when Rooted<-
As for ANY flash, do a backup first! And your data and system will be gone, but SD card will be untouched.
No worries mate im running it now
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gazhead said:
yes its prerooted and untouched (with some vodafone crap) easy to remove when Rooted<-
As for ANY flash, do a backup first! And your data and system will be gone, but SD card will be untouched.
No worries mate im running it now
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are you sure about the recovery part? i think s/he'll have to use flashtool for this.

radiohead14 said:
are you sure about the recovery part? i think s/he'll have to use flashtool for this.
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Lol what now?
1. Put zip on sd
2. Enter recovery
3.backup current rom<-optional
4. Flash new zip on sd
Whats not clear ??
Tips: read stickies above this thread
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gazhead said:
Lol what now?
1. Put zip on sd
2. Enter recovery
3.backup current rom<-optional
4. Flash new zip on sd
Whats not clear ??
Tips: read stickies above this thread
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it's an FTF correct? if so.. according to this and most users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706
you can't just flash it on recovery if you're on a different version.. in this case.. that poster is on 5.0.2.

radiohead14 said:
it's an FTF correct? if so.. according to this and most users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706
you can't just flash it on recovery if you're on a different version.. in this case.. that poster is on 5.0.2.
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Dont worry it will replace the one that is on device
Again- plz read stickies before useless commenta
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

gazhead said:
Dont worry it will replace the one that is on device
Again- plz read stickies before useless commenta
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i did read the stickies.. where do you think that link i posted came from.. also from the posts in those stickies.. people have said to use flashtool since flashing via recovery will not completely install everything like kernels. again.. i may be wrong, but that's what i've always read.. from those same stickies.

Update via OTA Axon A2017.

Hey I bought an Axon 7 A2017 from China and I just figured out that it doesn't have OTA updates because the buyer installed a multi-language OS that prevents OTA .Please I want to know how to enable ota or a way to update manually to the latest android Nougat . Can you please give me a simple method because I'm a real noob in flashing and unlocking smartphones. I want only to update the stock OS to the latest android version and then root the smartphone in order to install some root required apps.
Thanks Folks.

Any help please ?

Youssefmans said:
Any help please ?
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I don't have the chinese version, but you have to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP, then you'll be able to install the stock ROM. Try to use bkores's axon7toolkit
Also try searching for this (in Q&A), I'm 100% sure this has been asked at least twice before. You could've gotten an answer much sooner if you had tried to find an old post that asks the same

Choose an username... said:
I don't have the chinese version, but you have to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP, then you'll be able to install the stock ROM. Try to use bkores's axon7toolkit
Also try searching for this (in Q&A), I'm 100% sure this has been asked at least twice before. You could've gotten an answer much sooner if you had tried to find an old post that asks the same
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Thanks buddy , I will try to find something , but the problem is that most of guides are for the us version

Youssefmans said:
Thanks buddy , I will try to find something , but the problem is that most of guides are for the us version
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Not guides, just people who asked this already. This is really common.
Or you can just go the easy way and try using the axon7toolkit, it will ask you what model it is, and you can put A2017

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Not guides, just people who asked this already. This is really common.
Or you can just go the easy way and try using the axon7toolkit, it will ask you what model it is, and you can put A2017
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Thanks a lot my friend , please which update I have to flash in order to have ota enabled ?

Youssefmans said:
Thanks a lot my friend , please which update I have to flash in order to have ota enabled ?
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Any update. you can even get the newest update

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Any update. you can even get the newest update
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Thanks my friend for sharing this information.

process is the zip file for b013. unzip and place on root of an SD card. Then trigger system update via system updates in settings. Phone will detect the file. then it's a domino effect after that of updates. Current one is 7.1.1

front firing speakers said:
process is the zip file for b013. unzip and place on root of an SD card. Then trigger system update via system updates in settings. Phone will detect the file. then it's a domino effect after that of updates. Current one is 7.1.1
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Thanks buddy , I'm on B07 can I update directly to B013 and then unlock the bootloader and root the phone ?? if yes , Will the OTA appear automatically to the latest firmware available ?

Youssefmans said:
Thanks buddy , I'm on B07 can I update directly to B013 and then unlock the bootloader and root the phone ?? if yes , Will the OTA appear automatically to the latest firmware available ?
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Just update to B13, it doesn't matter if the latest OTA doesn't appear, you'll probably need to install more than one OTA. Also, if you'll do it this way don't unlock the phone until you get the latest version.

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Just update to B13, it doesn't matter if the latest OTA doesn't appear, you'll probably need to install more than one OTA. Also, if you'll do it this way don't unlock the phone until you get the latest version.
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Thanks , but I heard that it's difficult to unlock bootloader on Nougat .

Youssefmans said:
Thanks , but I heard that it's difficult to unlock bootloader on Nougat .
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Is it, @bkores?
Sorry for the trouble, I just don't know if it really does chanve anything tbh

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Is it, @bkores?
Sorry for the trouble, I just don't know if it really does changes anything tbh
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Nope

Youssefmans said:
Thanks , but I heard that it's difficult to unlock bootloader on Nougat .
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Just update and use axon7toolkit then
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Nope
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Just update and use axon7toolkit then
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Thanks , I will use the toolkit

I bought a used Axon 7 A2017. It already has TWRP on and the model number is reported as ZTE A2017 in "About phone".
Currently it's on Android 6.0.1 and I can't update from the settings menu. How do I update to latest Android?

not sure, I'm not a rooting man. I need my phone to be stock. certain apps do not run if you root a phone

alxla said:
I bought a used Axon 7 A2017. It already has TWRP on and the model number is reported as ZTE A2017 in "About phone".
Currently it's on Android 6.0.1 and I can't update from the settings menu. How do I update to latest Android?
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You can use a flashable system zip and use it on TWRP, I think DrakenFX made some for the A2017. Otherwise you need to flash the a2017 stock recovery on it (with a flashable zip like tron1's or drakenfx's) and then use the update feature on the phone.

Getting back to stock EMUI super easily, almost no hassle

Hi everyone, today I will be telling you all how to get back to stock as long as your bootloader states "PHONE Unlocked" and "FRP Unlock"
You will need to install this, this is super duper important! https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
When installing, you will see the error: "E: Unknown command []]"
DO NOT BE AFRAID!
That is supposed to happen lol.
Installation procedure -
1. Flash this TWRP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18uHjW73Th8iYKIs5m_QgwleMIOjsZd7S/view?usp=sharing
2. Wipe everything except SD card, then choose "Format data" to decrypt device
3. Reboot once again into TWRP (NOTE: If you are using USB OTG cable, make sure to plug it in AFTER TWRP is fully booted and ready to go, if you do it early, you get an error, which is weird lol. EDIT: Not sure if this error is still present in the new twrp, but it's never bad to play it safe.)
4. Flash HuRUpdater, make sure the file names are correct!
5. Reboot into stock recovery
6. Factory reset and wipe cache partition
7. Reboot
This method also enables themes to work again, so no need to worry about that!
Lots of thanks to @zxz0O0 to providing this awesome tool
And more thanks to the OpenKirin community for helping me out when flashing this! :good::good::good:

hello crayonicle, hehe im on the dot os for now, im interested going back to stock. will i get official updates backs from honor if i go back to stock using this method?
do i need to install the HuRUpdater only as the instruction shows? or follow as the link to the other thread shows?

Alvin Owen said:
hello crayonicle, hehe im on the dot os for now, im interested going back to stock. will i get official updates backs from honor if i go back to stock using this method?
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(Used to say you can't update ota... but now you can lol)
EDIT: what the...
I flashed it using the method in the original post, of course, and I got an update notification to update system! So yes, updating works!!!! lol

crayonicle said:
Most likely not, the moment you unlock bootloader, you get no updates from that point forward. Just check using this for latest version: http://pro-teammt.ru/huawei-firmware-finder/
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oh so i do need to follow the instructions in the other thread and download the official firmware for the 7x?

Hi !
Does it work to restore on the BND-L21C432B121 ? Because it's marked for 7X but does it works on all firmware versions of this device ?
Thanks !

hi op,
does this work on L24 the usa version?
What update.zip file did you use? can you point to the link?
Also, does this update take the recovery to stock with no TWRP?

vikra007 said:
hi op,
does this work on L24 the usa version?
What update.zip file did you use? can you point to the link?
Also, does this update take the recovery to stock with no TWRP?
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Yes, after flashing this via twrp, if you reboot once again to recovery, it is stock recovery, not twrp.
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/BND-L24_hw_usa/update_full_BND-L24_hw_usa.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip
You need to download all 3 files and rename them.
DaRkLinK_35 said:
Hi !
Does it work to restore on the BND-L21C432B121 ? Because it's marked for 7X but does it works on all firmware versions of this device ?
Thanks !
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Yes, this works for all Honor 7x variants.

crayonicle said:
Yes, after flashing this via twrp, if you reboot once again to recovery, it is stock recovery, not twrp.
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G2649/g1699/v133897/f2/full/update.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...BND-L24_hw_usa/update_full_BND-L24_hw_usa.zip
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/...97/f2/full/public/update_data_full_public.zip
You need to download all 3 files and rename them.
Yes, this works for all Honor 7x variants.
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What do you need to rename them to? Are the instructions for that in the thread you posted for the tool?

kingd421 said:
What do you need to rename them to? Are the instructions for that in the thread you posted for the tool?
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Yes, they are in the link for HuRUpdater, read them carefully! :good:

crayonicle said:
Yes, they are in the link for HuRUpdater, read them carefully! :good:
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I updated using the script. Thank you.
I see the OTA update but it failed to install. Do I need to relock the bootloader?

vikra007 said:
I updated using the script. Thank you.
I see the OTA update but it failed to install. Do I need to relock the bootloader?
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I would assume so. I sent a support ticket to honor regarding the issue (I had the same problem as you) but I went back to custom ROMs so I can't help you here sorry.

vikra007 said:
I updated using the script. Thank you.
I see the OTA update but it failed to install. Do I need to relock the bootloader?
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Did you try running the update again? I had a similar problem after I unrooted and reinstalled the stock recovery. It failed the first time but when I rebooted and did it again it worked.

crayonicle said:
I would assume so. I sent a support ticket to honor regarding the issue (I had the same problem as you) but I went back to custom ROMs so I can't help you here sorry.
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looks like modem update didnt update properly. I am not able to place a call. other apps seem to be fine with data. BTW, what custom rom are you using?
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vikra007 said:
looks like modem update didnt update properly. I am not able to place a call. other apps seem to be fine with data. BTW, what custom rom are you using?
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Also, which twrp to use again? Getting Failed: remote: partition length get error) when I try to flash recovery through fast boot

hey
i want to rolll back but im not able to get into twrp after succesfully flashing it.
can u help me pls

BigDiqSeitz said:
hey
i want to rolll back but im not able to get into twrp after succesfully flashing it.
can u help me pls
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So, use this twrp:
https://transfer.sh/FRHlD/Twrp_p10_lite_0.5_Pretoriano8.img

crayonicle said:
So, use this twrp:
https://transfer.sh/FRHlD/Twrp_p10_lite_0.5_Pretoriano8.img
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worked fine for me thx ))))

Does this work for bnd-l34 mate se?

madgoogler said:
Does this work for bnd-l34 mate se?
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It should.
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Can I get custom recovery on the latest S8+ exynos firmware update or is it too late?

Hi,
Title says it all. I heard about android 10 on S8+ and was interested to get lineage os 17.
Thanks in advance.

mechag said:
Hi,
Title says it all. I heard about android 10 on S8+ and was interested to get lineage os 17.
Thanks in advance.
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It works on my note 8 so I am pretty sure it will for the s8, just make sure you have the OEM toggle turned on.

stonedpsycho said:
It works on my note 8 so I am pretty sure it will for the s8, just make sure you have the OEM toggle turned on.
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But do I need to downgrade (if possible)? Don't Samsung secure/lock the bootloader more and more with every new update/patch?
Thanks.

Firmware version is G955FXXS6DSL2 btw

mechag said:
Firmware version is G955FXXS6DSL2 btw
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It is Exynos right?
You just can't downgrade bootloaders, with the build number you just posted, if you count 5 in from the end, you can see you are on bootloader 6, so you can not flash bootloader 5 or lower filmware.
As long as you have the OEM toggle turn on, you can flash TWRP and a custom rom. Just if you want to go back to stock filmware, just make sure you flash bootloader 6 or higher.

When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?

Also, please could someone link which twrp is the right one to flash (can I just use regular Odin as well?) because there are so many out there and I really don't want to brick.
Thanks in advance.

Bump. I am a complete newbie and I just want someone to guide me to the correct XDA thread.
Thanks in advance.

mechag said:
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
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You can not flash older bootloaders? I think, at least not in Odin, on TWRP tho I'm not sure, TBH IDK what would happen lol
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mechag said:
Also, please could someone link which twrp is the right one to flash (can I just use regular Odin as well?) because there are so many out there and I really don't want to brick.
Thanks in advance.
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If you search here on XDA you will find the TWRP post of corsicanu, that's the correct one and, there is a link for Odin

mechag said:
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
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Odin will just fail and not do anything, I screwed up something and had to reflash factory image, but didn't realize I was flashing an older bootloader version, once I tried to flash current one and it was fine