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My GS4 i337 keeps rebooting. I flashed Wicked v10 and everything went well except I had no wifi or data. I also noticed that the model number changed. I then proceeded to flash Wicked v10 and it said it was succesful, but when I started it up it would say safestrap enabled and then when it actually tried to boot up the screen went black and after a while it would vibrate twice and try to boot up. I have the AT&T GS4 (i337). What do I do?
Do a data wipe. Sounds like old user data is interfering with boot. Factory reset/data wipe should fix you up. If not, reflash with a dif cable. No data bc most roms require you to manually enter the apn after flashing. I woumd follow a guide while flashing if you're new at this. Dont mean to imply you are. I always wipe after every new rom flash, can fix a lot of "bugs".
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azuziel said:
Do a data wipe. Sounds like old user data is interfering with boot. Factory reset/data wipe should fix you up. If not, reflash with a dif cable. No data bc most roms require you to manually enter the apn after flashing. I woumd follow a guide while flashing if you're new at this. Dont mean to imply you are. I always wipe after every new rom flash, can fix a lot of "bugs".
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I tried to do a data wipe but it says
E: error opening '/datamedia/media'
E: error: No such file or directory
Also I didn't use a data cable I just flashed it from safestrap recovery. Also I have done multiple factory resets, just doesn't boot. I'm gonna see if I have to do a different rom slot.
seedeh said:
I tried to do a data wipe but it says
E: error opening '/datamedia/media'
E: error: No such file or directory
Also I didn't use a data cable I just flashed it from safestrap recovery. Also I have done multiple factory resets, just doesn't boot. I'm gonna see if I have to do a different rom slot.
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Idk much about safestrap as im on a Canadian variant and dont need it. You didnt overwrite your default slot tho did you? Can you boot into stock at all? I have seen a lot of safestrap issue threads and fixes, any luck searching the threads?
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azuziel said:
Idk much about safestrap as im on a Canadian variant and dont need it. You didnt overwrite your default slot tho did you? Can you boot into stock at all? I have seen a lot of safestrap issue threads and fixes, any luck searching the threads?
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Yes I overwrote my stock (Yeah I'm a dumbass I know)
No I can't boot into stock.
I didn't really think it was a safestrap issue but I did look for some threads and found someone with the same problem on a different device though.
seedeh said:
Yes I overwrote my stock (Yeah I'm a dumbass I know)
No I can't boot into stock.
I didn't really think it was a safestrap issue but I did look for some threads and found someone with the same problem on a different device though.
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Yeah that sucks. I understand the issue. Ive seen someone wrestling with your exact issue earlier in the month. Keep searching this forum, the help forum, fix is here. Ive seen it.
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Flashing...
(deleting second rom slot)
Flashing...
Booting...
Not booting...
Would it be a problem with the model number or anything? It has a weird model number now.
and BTW: I'm not THAT new but I wouldn't say I'm an expert. I've rooted multiple devices (GNex, HTC Evo, Kindle Fire), but this is the hardest (Stupid AT&T)
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Yeah that sucks. I understand the issue. Ive seen someone wrestling with your exact issue earlier in the month. Keep searching this forum, the help forum, fix is here. Ive seen it.
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Not sure of the implications of this, bc again, i dont use safestrap. Can you use odin yo flash your device back to official stock, and stock recovery. Reroot, reinstall safestrap etc? Might be your best bet. If possible. I wish I could be of more help, but i really am of no use with safestrap. Dont worry, weve all made mistakes, you arent hard bricked so must be recoverable.
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Not sure of the implications of this, bc again, i dont use safestrap. Can you use odin yo flash your device back to official stock, and stock recovery. Reroot, reinstall safestrap etc? Might be your best bet. If possible. I wish I could be of more help, but i really am of no use with safestrap. Dont worry, weve all made mistakes, you arent hard bricked so must be recoverable.
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I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
seedeh said:
I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
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Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
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Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
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I only see the canadian version, will that work with the AT&T version? <--- realize I'm an idiot. Wanna make sure because my dads paying for everything (im only 13 BTW)
Also I love you man.
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Samsung-updates.com has all the stock firmware for all devices. Make sure you read the safestrap faq to ensure you flash a stock compatible with it. I know 4.3 with safestrap is giving ppl fits, may be best to go 4.2.2. Use the firmware archive for older firmwares. I uploaded 4.2.2 to the android section of the thepiratebay.org or thepiratebay.se a month or so ago, as many had requested it.
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Wait scratch that
I might not be an idiot.
I have the i337 (snapdragon)...
Which is essentially i9505
So I download the i337 right?
But the regions are canadian...
And there is no MK2...
So does this website have it?
seedeh said:
Wait scratch that
I might not be an idiot.
I have the i337 (snapdragon)...
Which is essentially i9505
So I download the i337 right?
But the regions are canadian...
And there is no MK2...
So does this website have it?
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I9505 works on i377m, dunno about the i377. Gimme a sec, ill see if i can find your mk2. Big difference that kittle m makes. Your bootloader is locked, hence safestrap, mine isn't (i377m). Not sure if the Canadian wilk run on yours, gimme a few minutes and ill see what i can dig up. If it is compatible, you could just use csc changer to set proper carrier. You will also want to lookup and identify your apn, thats what gives data on roms, without it, no data. Proper region stock has proper apn set auto. Back in a few.
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seedeh said:
I only see the canadian version, will that work with the AT&T version? <--- realize I'm an idiot. Wanna make sure because my dads paying for everything (im only 13 BTW)
Also I love you man.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Link above has steps on how to repair your issue/revert to stock complete with links. Make sure you read the whole thing before starting. Notorious for caveats being at the end of a walkthrough, so read it all, then follow along on the second read through.
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Check edit for link
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Will it still work?
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I9505 works on i377m, dunno about the i377. Gimme a sec, ill see if i can find your mk2. Big difference that kittle m makes. Your bootloader is locked, hence safestrap, mine isn't (i377m). Not sure if the Canadian wilk run on yours, gimme a few minutes and ill see what i can dig up. If it is compatible, you could just use csc changer to set proper carrier. You will also want to lookup and identify your apn, thats what gives data on roms, without it, no data. Proper region stock has proper apn set auto. Back in a few.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
Link above has steps on how to repair your issue/revert to stock complete with links. Make sure you read the whole thing before starting. Notorious for caveats being at the end of a walkthrough, so read it all, then follow along on the second read through.
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Check edit for link
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Thanks, only one concern. The link is for MK3 not MK2.
Will it still work?
ping - see edit for recovery method. You'll want to read the whole thing bud. Make sure you use the MK2 file, with the MK6 walkthrough as discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2585106
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seedeh said:
Thanks, only one concern. The link is for MK3 not MK2.
Will it still work?
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See bullet point 11.
Originally Posted by gtj0 View Post
OK, If you're stuck with an incomplete flash, here are some steps you can try to get to MJ9...
These instructions assume you started with MJ6.
First, make sure you can boot into recovery. If not, download and apply the MJ6 recovery.
recovery-mj6.tar.md5
It should apply without error. If not, report the failure.
Download and extract the following files...
mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5.7z .....>>>>>MIRROR<<<<<.....
mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5.7z .....>>>>>MIRROR<<<<<.....
If you don't already have it, download the mf3-mj9 update file...
update-mf3-mj9.zip
1.Start Odin, connect your phone and boot into Download mode.
2.Flash mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5 which contains modem.bin, NON-HLOS.bin and system.img.ext4.
3.The flash of system.img.ext4 WILL FAIL at the end. That's OK.
4.Force Reboot the phone back into Download mode (Voldown+Home+Power) and restart Odin.
5.Flash mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5 which contains cache.img.ext4.
6.The flash WILL FAIL at the end. That's OK.
7.Force Reboot the phone back into Download mode (Voldown+Home+Power) and restart Odin.
8.The phone should now reboot to a black screen with the pulsing notification LED.U need to install recovery-mj6.tar.md5 or i337MK2stockRecovery.tar.md5 (also confirmed work with some users) via ODIN first if u stuck between step 6 and 7 since u are on DOWNLOADING MODE....and then force reboot to get u back to recovery if u coming from MK2 by using combo button (VolUp+Home+Power) or use this Odin Force Reboot .tar File to reboot
9.Reboot into recovery mode and choose apply update via adb and open your adb command from computer and use MF3>MK2 update zip files from OP .....HOPE THIS HELP......
Code:
adb sideload update.zip
I recommend sideloading instead of flashing from sdcard because the sdcard method reboots the phone whether the update was successful or not and you lose the error messages.
10.Reboot the phone and let it initialize.
11.You should now have MK2. and last step is to Hit THANK button......
seedeh said:
I'm sorry for the trouble but can you point me in the direction of the files needed (samsung stock rom) needed for this? Can I use any stock based rom or do I have to use the samsung one.
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Follow my MK2 FULL ODIN thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 it should get u back to stock MK2 .... check post#2 for guide. .... and post#50 for MK2 useful links....btw my previous unbricked method worked as well but this MK2.tar.md5 FULL OFIN FILES is alot easier... just flash it via Odin...... Good luck. ....PM me if you need more help ....:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
Follow my MK2 FULL ODIN thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 it should get u back to stock MK2 .... check post#2 for guide. .... and post#50 for MK2 useful links....btw my previous unbricked method worked as well but this MK2.tar.md5 FULL OFIN FILES is alot easier... just flash it via Odin...... Good luck. ....if you need more help you can PM me. ....:thumbup:
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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Woah!
ted77usa said:
:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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Wow you came to help!
Thanks!
F*** YES
ted77usa said:
:thumbup: just helping out as much as I can from what I leaned in here.... This is great community. ....:thumbup:
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You're all set now little man. Ted is the safestrap guru. If anyone can get you rocking, he's the guy. Good luck little buddy.
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THANK YOU BOTH (mostly ted) I GOT IT WORKING AND IT BOOTED UP AND IT WORKS AND I HAVE INTERNET AND IT ISN'T BROKEN OH MY GOD. TED I WISH I HAD MORE THANKS I COULD GIVE YOU AND I'M GONNA SPAM YOU WITH THANKS I LOVE YOU MAN.
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
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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)
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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?
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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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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..
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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.
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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..
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
Is it possible if so how to do it
Don't think so. I heard that the bootloader is different in PD8. Can't hurt to try though, right?
let me know if you can I would like to downgrade to PD7 so I can flash SM-G935U since it is also U2
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You can try flashing the ENG BOOT then downgrading it to PD8
Yes its possible. Go to the firmware thread and download the pd8 firmware and extract it. Open Odin and put each file in it's respected place (file that starts with ap in the ap slot, CSC in the CSC slot etc) and then flash. After reboot you should be good to go. Warning though, make sure you have everything backed up somewhere else though because it will wipe your entire internal data.
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Yes its possible. Go to the firmware thread and download the pd8 firmware and extract it. Open Odin and put each file in it's respected place (file that starts with ap in the ap slot, CSC in the CSC slot etc) and then flash. After reboot you should be good to go. Warning though, make sure you have everything backed up somewhere else though because it will wipe your entire internal data.
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have you successfully tried it?
I have done it many times already. I'm currently on it.
omf05 said:
I have done it many times already. I'm currently on it.
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Have to tired to go to PD7???
newuser1984 said:
Have to tired to go to PD7???
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you mean we cant flash U firmware on PD8?
pattriccio said:
you mean we cant flash U firmware on PD8?
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? maybe flash ENG boot and flash U firmware the problem is T-mobile is the only one with V3 boot loader and everyone else is v2 it gives error because of it
newuser1984 said:
�� maybe flash ENG boot and flash U firmware the problem is T-mobile is the only one with V3 boot loader and everyone else is v2 it gives error because of it
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I think v3 is only on PG1 - but but not sure.
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I think v3 is only on PG1 - but but not sure.
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anyone tried flashing U firmware on pd8?
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anyone tried flashing U firmware on pd8?
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Even on PD8 since it is V3 boot loader it will not allow since the error message states you are trying to downgrade the boot loader from V3 to V2. As anyone has tired to go to PD7?
the guy here is this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/yes-downgrade-apg1-to-apd8-t3450382/page2 said you can flash "downgrade APG1 to APD8!!!!!" he has not responded to any one yet. we want to see some proof. he also said
lincolnsxda said:
First, flash ENG boot in the AP. Then, go back immediately and flash the CSC CP and AP of the ROM of your choice. Simple, easy, DOWNGRADE COMPLETE!!!
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if this is true I will try it. if it does work is there a v2 bootloader that we could flash to our phones that is unlocked and will work on t mobile even if its not for t mobile.
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the guy here is this tread http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/help/yes-downgrade-apg1-to-apd8-t3450382/page2 said you can flash "downgrade APG1 to APD8!!!!!" he has not responded to any one yet. we want to see some proof. he also said
if this is true I will try it. if it does work is there a v2 bootloader that we could flash to our phones that is unlocked and will work on t mobile even if its not for t mobile.
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I doubt that one will work, but tp2215 on this thread said it can be done with only ODIN ??
Update - the thread above was closed by moderator - 100% troll thread.
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you mean we cant flash U firmware on PD8?
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I don't believe we can flash it on anything with a v3 bootloader.
We're out of luck until the SM-G935U's bootloader is updated.
Apparently T-Mobile is the only one pushing out the new bootloader. ATT & Verizon can still flash SM-G935U firmware.
shadezero said:
I don't believe we can flash it on anything with a v3 bootloader.
We're out of luck until the SM-G935U's bootloader is updated.
Apparently T-Mobile is the only one pushing out the new bootloader. ATT & Verizon can still flash SM-G935U firmware.
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Yeah - and if TMO kept it's "promise", it would have been unlocked....
I don't understand what the big deal is? I was on pd8 and did Odin (NOT OTA) to pg1. I then did Odin from pg1 to pd8. Why is everyone trying to figure out of it works? What's different about the bootloader because I even flashed the pg1 bootloader and then went back to pd8.
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I don't understand what the big deal is? I was on pd8 and did Odin (NOT OTA) to pg1. I then did Odin from pg1 to pd8. Why is everyone trying to figure out of it works? What's different about the bootloader because I even flashed the pg1 bootloader and then went back to pd8.
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I think this was while back. no need for this anymore.
I have the latest firmware (G930PVPS4APJ2) but I want to root my phone. Is there anyway to root on this firmware/bootloader? Or are there instructions to downgrade?
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I have the latest firmware (G930PVPS4APJ2) but I want to root my phone. Is there anyway to root on this firmware/bootloader? Or are there instructions to downgrade?
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On the latest firmware the easiest thing I've found is to flash Echoe. When I rooted apj2 I couldn't get my data sms working even having my msl all the Apns I set wouldn't stick
vegoja said:
On the latest firmware the easiest thing I've found is to flash Echoe. When I rooted apj2 I couldn't get my data sms working even having my msl all the Apns I set wouldn't stick
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So when you flashed the rom did everything work then? And was you rooted running Echoe rom on pj2?
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So when you flashed the rom did everything work then? And was you rooted running Echoe rom on pj2?
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Not exactly but I am on the latest firmware it just happens to be from Verizon not sprint but everything works just fine except native Hotspot
vegoja said:
Not exactly but I am on the latest firmware it just happens to be from Verizon not sprint but everything works just fine except native Hotspot
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Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
Is pj2 on bootloader v4? If that's the case, he will need a pit file to downgrade to a lower firmware
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Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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So you can downgrade from v4 that's great news echoe is a good rom just more customization than I need and would like to get the best performance possible
epicman_1200 said:
Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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Hey! So just so I'm clear, I can follow your guide and it should work, even if I'm on PJ2 right now? Do I need a pit file like lvpre mentioned?
epicman_1200 said:
Well there isn't a stable root for PJ2 I did a guide on rooting that you might want to check out. I explain how to get back to PE1 before rooting, and in the method it shows how to get data and sms back easily.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/samsung-galaxy-s7-sm-g930p-root-xposed-t3502829
I also made a tethering mod method if you would like to check that out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/root-tether-free-android-t3503698
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I didn't think you could get back to PE1 from PJ2 just by flashing the PE1 firmware. I also did not see where you explained how to get Voice and SMS back (possibly not needed if you are coming from PE1). Is this info included in the download (dropbox is preventing download because you're soo popular ) or does the XTether mod fix this issue?
I have heard that flashing the Echoe Rom from PE1 fixes most issues.
Downgrading to PE1
loraxnope said:
Hey! So just so I'm clear, I can follow your guide and it should work, even if I'm on PJ2 right now? Do I need a pit file like lvpre mentioned?
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Yes you can start on PJ2 Firmware, however before you start rooting process you have to be on PE1. My guide includes how to get back down to PE1 before you start rooting. You can use Odin and the firmware included to flash you Samsung completely back to PE1. The only reason you can't use PJ2 is because it has updated PRL's and they wont allow you to reactivate your service, therefore to reactivate your phone service you have to be on PE1 Firmware using the older PRL's.
I do not know anything about a pit file, I have done this process many times with no problem. The reason I've done it so many times is to test out its success rate, and every time I've done it, the method gets easier to do, and it works 100% of the time.
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I didn't think you could get back to PE1 from PJ2 just by flashing the PE1 firmware. I also did not see where you explained how to get Voice and SMS back (possibly not needed if you are coming from PE1). Is this info included in the download (dropbox is preventing download because you're soo popular ) or does the XTether mod fix this issue?
I have heard that flashing the Echoe Rom from PE1 fixes most issues.
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As it says in the post, I did not create this method, I simply make it easier to follow. How to get sms and calling back is in the link reference under the subtitle "4.Rooting:". He shows how to root the device and then get everything working. He just doesn't explain the setup,how to install Xposed, and he does not show how to get back to PE1 so that's what I've done with my post, is just make it easier to follow.
SIDE NOTE: Service and sms is very easy to get back on PE1 I tried many times to do it on PJ2 using different methods, the PRL just wouldn't allow me to activate my device.
When I tried this method it said pit fail immediately in Odin. I tried adding the pit file but it still failed
just tried it too. Same result. execept i didn't try with a PIT. think you could provide it for me? @vegoja
The Android Attorney said:
just tried it too. Same result. execept i didn't try with a PIT. think you could provide it for me? @vegoja
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Yes one sec I think I have it on mega
vegoja said:
When I tried this method it said pit fail immediately in Odin. I tried adding the pit file but it still failed
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Hmm. Ok. Can you tell me your variant of Samsung Galaxy S7. Like what service provider, Snapdragon or Exynos?
and did you use the files directly from my drop box link?
Did you run Odin as admin?
Does the Odin exe file say "Odin PrinceComsy.exe" and you also have to "Odin3.ini" config settings?
Maybe this post will help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/collection-firmware-rom-pit-files-t3326707
Pit file
https://mega.nz/#!EIxXEKoC
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epicman_1200 said:
Hmm. Ok. Can you tell me your variant of Samsung Galaxy S7. Like what service provider, Snapdragon or Exynos?
and did you use the files directly from my drop box link?
Did you run Odin as admin?
Does the Odin exe file say "Odin PrinceComsy.exe" and you also have to "Odin3.ini" config settings?
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930P snapdragon sprint, your Dropbox link is down but I have the firmware saved, yes I ran Odin as admin and yes I have the princecomsy Odin, and I'll have to check my config settings
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Sorry for the bad link this one should work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sf5JWVwnK6MlFBMXNWXzJieE0/view?usp=drivesdk
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The Android Attorney said:
WOOOWW!!!! IT WORKED!! i used the PIT this time and it worked.
@vegoja @epicman_1200
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That's awesome I wonder what I'm doing wrong
vegoja said:
That's awesome I wonder what I'm doing wrong
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i feel like such an ahole now. i mistakenly chose from the PJ2 directory...
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i feel like such an ahole now. i mistakenly chose from the PJ2 directory...
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LOL it happens I've done the same thing a few times
vegoja said:
Pit file
https://mega.nz/#!EIxXEKoC
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930P snapdragon sprint, your Dropbox link is down but I have the firmware saved, yes I ran Odin as admin and yes I have the princecomsy Odin, and I'll have to check my config settings
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Sorry for the bad link this one should work
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sf5JWVwnK6MlFBMXNWXzJieE0/view?usp=drivesdk
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Hey do you mind if i use your pit link and add it to my guide in case other users get stuck here too?
Got this update tonight? Anyone know what it includes?
Yes, if you have the Samsung beta app installed look at the notices... They just sent me one with whats been updated.
- My phone is updating at the moment.
Ohhh mine was in reference to the Nougat beta, apologies.
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Got this update tonight? Anyone know what it includes?
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Are you on the nougat beta or was you on stock pj2?
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Are you on the nougat beta or was you on stock pj2?
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Im on stock pj2 i tried for the beta but it was full
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Im on stock pj2 i tried for the beta but it was full
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Hmmm....wonder what pk1 is then?
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joedaddyoo said:
Im on stock pj2 i tried for the beta but it was full
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Same here, tried for beta but it was full
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Hmmm....wonder what pk1 is then?
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Same here, tried for beta but it was full
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Not sure but i have my wifes phone downloading it, but now i gotta get her off of facebook to try it lol. I dont want to do it on my phone as i am still waiting for a miracle to be able to downgrade from pj2 to root! Or im still pondering echo rom too
It was never posted on sprint website either, last update on there is pj2
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It was never posted on sprint website either, last update on there is pj2
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Hmmmm...not too sure then. Yeah I was on pj2 when I first got my edge last week and wanted root. The only way I was able to do it was flashed Verizon fw which I think was pe1 then root and flash echoe rom. But it was way too laggy for me. So right now I'm on unlocked fw ai3. Which has all bloat removed and seems smoother then sprints pj2 stock fw
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Hmmmm...not too sure then. Yeah I was on pj2 when I first got my edge last week and wanted root. The only way I was able to do it was flashed Verizon fw which I think was pe1 then root and flash echoe rom. But it was way too laggy for me. So right now I'm on unlocked fw ai3. Which has all bloat removed and seems smoother then sprints pj2 stock fw
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Are you able to root on ai3 fw that your on? Or just straight stock fw?
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Are you able to root on ai3 fw that your on? Or just straight stock fw?
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Just straight stock fw. The Verizon one I had flashed before. Can't root unlocked fw unfortunately
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Just straight stock fw. The Verizon one I had flashed before. Can't root unlocked fw unfortunately
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Awesome thanks for the info. If i see any changes on the pk1 update on wifes phone tomorrow ill update on here
I'm just d/led this (I'm on Nougat beta), flashing now
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Hmmm....wonder what pk1 is then?
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Same here, tried for beta but it was full
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I downloaded and installed the pk1 update. But i see no changes
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Maybe it's the Nov security patch?
I got the PK1 update as well, but it fails to install ... Gets to 30%, then gives error and reboots .. not sure what's happening
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I got the PK1 update as well, but it fails to install ... Gets to 30%, then gives error and reboots .. not sure what's happening
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Yea not sure why its not installing it for you? Is your phone charged up? And after some research it is just the November update is all. Nothing big on this update
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Yea not sure why its not installing it for you? Is your phone charged up? And after some research it is just the November update is all. Nothing big on this update
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OK good to know ... Yeah I thought it was package Disabler causing it, but I had re-enabled all packages and ended up just removing the whole app, still not updating. I'll just wait for the tar file!
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OK good to know ... Yeah I thought it was package Disabler causing it, but I had re-enabled all packages and ended up just removing the whole app, still not updating. I'll just wait for the tar file!
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Deffinately not package disabler pro. I was able to update with all my packages disabled. Although maybe you have apps disabled that i do not have disabled. Nonetheless i have not seen any major improvements at all in the update. So i would not worry about rushing to get it.
powerstroke said:
Hmmmm...not too sure then. Yeah I was on pj2 when I first got my edge last week and wanted root. The only way I was able to do it was flashed Verizon fw which I think was pe1 then root and flash echoe rom. But it was way too laggy for me. So right now I'm on unlocked fw ai3. Which has all bloat removed and seems smoother then sprints pj2 stock fw
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They opened up the beta again hurry up!
joedaddyoo said:
They opened up the beta again hurry up!
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i have been trying to get into the beta for 3 days, checking 4 times a day. thanks for the heads up.