Rooting custom rom and recovery on a mac - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all
How are you?
I'm wondering as to whether I can root and install a recovery and custom rom on my galaxy s5 sm-g900i using a mac pc I've read about the installation of Heimdall though it appears to be incompatible with my mac El capitan osx.
If I could get some guidance it would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Does anyone have any documentation or advice? Thank you.
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im not, nor have i aver been a mac user, but have you looked at stuff such as this?
http://techbeasts.com/download-odin-jdoin3-mac/

youdoofus said:
im not, nor have i aver been a mac user, but have you looked at stuff such as this?
http://techbeasts.com/download-odin-jdoin3-mac/
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Thanks for that.
I have though unfortunately I'm unable to install this Heimdall which appears to be incompatible with my mac version El Capitan. I think that I'll head over to mums house and download Odin and attempt to install TWRP on a Windows PC.

Oh, yeah man. If all it takes for you is a drive and for you to use your moms computer, just do that. Far simpler IMHO.

Thanks will do, I'll close this thread, I need to ask a separate question in another thread now as I'm still slightly confused (though for a different issue).

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[2nas Cloud-based Android Flash Tools Support S3]Drivers, UnBrick, Root, CWM, Flash

http://www.2nas.com
Provides :
1: Integrates Unbrick / Flash ROM / Root All-In-One.
2: Use the same protocol as ODIN, but 2nas is more user-friendly and easy-to-use.
3: Cloud based database to flash your android phone with correct files(ROM, etc)
4: Automatically download necessery files to flash, and check them with SHA1, it's safe for your phone.
5: Store all downloaded files in local disk, under a good directory structure, it's usefull when you have several phones.
Re: Cloud-based Android Flash Tools
So you are having people flash their phones over the internet? What if the net disconnects? I hope the service is free ....and is this service even necessary. Flashing roms sometimes ends up in problems and you have to flash again, isn't it better to just use Odin and have the roms on a pc?
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kofiaa said:
So you are having people flash their phones over the internet? What if the net disconnects? I hope the service is free ....and is this service even necessary. Flashing roms sometimes ends up in problems and you have to flash again, isn't it better to just use Odin and have the roms on a pc?
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just looked at the site, looking at the screenshot, it just looks like a pc app that downloads firmware from the clouds?
So not actually flashing over the net.
f0xy said:
just looked at the site, looking at the screenshot, it just looks like a pc app that downloads firmware from the clouds?
So not actually flashing over the net.
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download firmware from cloud, store in local disk and check SHA. you can flash whenever you want.
enjoy it.
kofiaa said:
So you are having people flash their phones over the internet? What if the net disconnects? I hope the service is free ....and is this service even necessary. Flashing roms sometimes ends up in problems and you have to flash again, isn't it better to just use Odin and have the roms on a pc?
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Hi, it' free .
and it downloads firmwares from cloud ,store in local disk and checks it's SHA. you can use the firmwares again and again without re-download.
Use the same protocol as ODIN, but 2nas is more user-friendly and easy-to-use.
alright.. how is it 'cloud'? Are you just using the word cloud as a synonym for 'internet'? There's nothing in the software that requires a 'cloud'..
Sorry, but just had to vent.
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fuflo said:
alright.. how is it 'cloud'? Are you just using the word cloud as a synonym for 'internet'? There's nothing in the software that requires a 'cloud'..
Sorry, but just had to vent.
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I guess in this case, the database of ROM's name, dowbload link as cloud?
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fuflo said:
alright.. how is it 'cloud'? Are you just using the word cloud as a synonym for 'internet'? There's nothing in the software that requires a 'cloud'..
Sorry, but just had to vent.
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ROM matching is base on the Cloud. When I add New-ROMs or New-Flash-Instructions, you needn't to download this software again
Why not have a try? ^&^
Updated
http://www.2nas.com
2013-2-3 Version 1.0.0.124
Add Feedback function to improve our service.
Add Instruction-Webpages to avoiding mis-operation.
Can't get it.
Would be nice to know what your tool/service is capable to.
I flashed a wrong ROM, so I still can get to the download but not into recovery mode.
I download the USB driver and your software........and then ????
I don't have currently a proper PC/laptop to try, only a company laptop which doesn't allow me to play with.
More details would be highly appreciated to bring my S3 back to life when I'm back home.
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Thanks it is a very helpful piece of software..
Meemo23 said:
Thanks it is a very helpful piece of software..
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???????
In terms of what and how ??
What were you able to do respectively which kind of issue could you solve ??
More details....... please !!
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LinChina said:
???????
In terms of what and how ??
What were you able to do respectively which kind of issue could you solve ??
More details....... please !!
Sent from my HD2 used by LinChina
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Was i speaking to you. You're so dumb you can't read. Look at the first post.
And why would i want to leave details for idiots.
These days every single last person on here is stupid.
They cannot read nor can they be bothered to find out.
Always leeching and begging yet not giving credit to anyone for their hard work.
So here is more detail for you STFU and go back into hiding..
Absolutely brilliant work and thanks for sharing with us much respect thanks man :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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Unbrick failed
As mentioned before I couldn't install 2nas software on my company laptop, but in the meanwhile I borrowed one and tried the unbrick function.
Everything worked well till I started the installation after the download, so it failed straight away at the flashing of the boot.img, see attached screenshots.
Initial rom on my S3 was I9300XXLEF (Hong Kong) and I flashed Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 Stock Firmware Collection I9300XXEMA2 after that it didn’t re-boot because of wrong ROM, if I try to get into recovery it shows the “Firmware upgrade encountered issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again” screen..
@ Meemo23
I asked polite and didn't expect that kind of profane reply w/o any substance apart personal bashing.
Cheers.....LinChina
Meemo23 said:
Was i speaking to you. You're so dumb you can't read. Look at the first post.
And why would i want to leave details for idiots.
These days every single last person on here is stupid.
They cannot read nor can they be bothered to find out.
Always leeching and begging yet not giving credit to anyone for their hard work.
So here is more detail for you STFU and go back into hiding..
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Guy just asked how it helped you, meaning how di you applied it, and what issue have you solved.
But, as I see, reading with understanding is beyond your abilities, instead, you are very keen to abuse someone.
Off topic question: are you abusing all peoples when you're unable to understand their question(e.g. your nanny is in bathroom)?
Sad to say, but I can see a lot of problems when your parents will send you to nursery...
Get Cloud-Based AI error...
please somebody help me out in this situation, i installed 2nas CFT, the software detect my phone but when i try to unbrick it, nothing appear at the Configuration Wizard, somebody help meeeee... :'(

[Q] how to root with mac

Hi evryone just picked up the s5 , had the evo 4g before
I'm trying to root but the thing is I am having trouble rootin this mac ( first time using mac) I tried downloading drivers and using winebotler to open odin but it still doesnt recogbize my phone Kies does recognize it tho
Using version 3.07 odin
Can someone who has rooted using mac help me out thanks
Anyone?
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Nobody had rooted s5 with mac?
no way in mac
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Hopefully ine day bc I can't stand using the best phone out there and no b rooteeeedd!!:banghead:
oediaz90 said:
Hopefully ine day bc I can't stand using the best phone out there and no b rooteeeedd!!:banghead:
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Search for JOdin3. I would have posted the link, but because I'm new to this forum, I can't.
Ok thanks I'll look in to it
I tried using it but all I get is a blank page on jodin3?
I downloaded the heimdall rebioted but the page is still the same??
So much for macs being better.....
oediaz90 said:
Ok thanks I'll look in to it
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I tried it already doesn't help.
Having the same issue, tried Heimdall and jOdin, no luck.
No thinking of virtualbox + Win7 + Odin
What browser did you try, I was reading on jodin and it said to try with firefox (I used chrome)
Cant try it yet as I am reinstallin heimdall and going to give it a try.
oediaz90 said:
What browser did you try, I was reading on jodin and it said to try with firefox (I used chrome)
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I used Java version (standalone app), not browser version.

[Q] Can't Unlock AT&T SGH-I337 PLZ Help. Kind of Emergency

Hello everyone. First of all I want to say that this is a great forum with tons of valuable information. You guys do excellent jobs here. Now. I have a recently purchased S4 with AT&T. It is imperative that I get this phone unlocked TODAY. I am going in for surgery and my daughter is going to be left alone at home and I need her to have a phone to be able to contact me at the hospital if need be or in case of an emergency. I have tried all of the way that I have found on here to unlock this device and have not been successful. I cannot even get it Rooted. I tried with MotoChopper. I tried ODIN, King, and whatever the last one is. I have tried the *#0011# and it goes to the service menu but when I key in the number one, a screen flashes real quickly that says menu not exist. then back to the service screen. I do not know where to go from here. Can someone please assist me with a step by step tutorial on what needs to be done? I would be extremely grateful. I am standing by refreshing the page hoping for responses. Thanks!
I assume you want to sim unlock it? Do you know what firmware version you're on?
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jd1639 said:
I assume you want to sim unlock it? Do you know what firmware version you're on?
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Yes I meant SIM unlock i am sorry. I have a T-Mobile SIM card. I have uploaded an image of the settings page.
DefiantRican said:
Yes I meant SIM unlock i am sorry. I have a T-Mobile SIM card. I have uploaded an image of the settings page.
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You're on nc1 firmware, look at your build number, it's the last three characters. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54932702
You might have to down grade to nb1, idk for sure. If you have to there is an Odin flashable tar file in the general forum.
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I tried everything in that thread also. I do not know how to downgrade. I also run a linux machine. i do not think that ODIN runs on Linux. Does it? Thank you for the rapid responses.
DefiantRican said:
I tried everything in that thread also. I do not know how to downgrade. I also run a linux machine. i do not think that ODIN runs on Linux. Does it? Thank you for the rapid responses.
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Odin won't run in Linux. You might be able to run it in a Windows vm. I'm not that familiar with Linux. Heimdall will run but I'm not familiar with that either. Sorry man. You could try Google and heimdall
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Seems I am kind of screwed. Haimdall does run on Linux but it wont root my phone. it says that it did after I run it but then it's not. So weird.
DefiantRican said:
Seems I am kind of screwed. Haimdall does run on Linux but it wont root my phone. it says that it did after I run it but then it's not. So weird.
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Have you tried to root with towelroot?
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Help me out guys,
Why do you need to root to be able to have daughter get ahold of you?
Why do you need to sim unlock? Are you on different carriers? Texting? etc
Can you get two prepaid phones that would work while in hospital?
Below links:
1. I used this to set up adb/fastboot on my iMac--need it to use Heimdall. I had some links to Heimdall, but must have deleted them. I can always use my son's Windows machine if needed--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
2. Rooting with SafeStrap--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
SafeStrap--
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925
Those are complicated procedures and take time to learn w/o breaking your phone which you don't want to do atm.
With sim unlocking which is for using phone on another carrier I have no exp with. But, thought Obama passed law requiring carriers to give you that info. Otherwise, maybe someone else has done it on your model or Google alot.
Again, I am confused on why you need to sim unlock or root--sorry--
Hope you get it sorted in time--:good:

Need a little help...

I accidentally messed around with my build.prop and mistyped something causing my phone to brick. So the problem atm is I can't even use my phone with messages popping up such as "Unfortunately the process com.android.systemui has stopped working" and "Unfortunately the process Home has stopped working." I tried to factory resetting which didn't work at all. Right now I am trying to fix it through flash but I can't since when I plug my USB into my computer, I can't changed my USB settings to MTP and since the messages shown above keeps popping up preventing me from clicking anything on my screen. Any help would be appreciated!
You "accidentally messed arround with the build.prop"???
Can you access TWRP recovery?
You do know that you can transfer files over it?
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The Marionette said:
You "accidentally messed arround with the build.prop"???
Can you access TWRP recovery?
You do know that you can transfer files over it?
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Oops stated that wrong. Guess I was in a hurry trying to fix my phone but no it was not an accident. And sorry, not too good at this stuff but what is TWRP recovery?
TPFN said:
Oops stated that wrong. Guess I was in a hurry trying to fix my phone but no it was not an accident. And sorry, not too good at this stuff but what is TWRP recovery?
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.___.
It is a modernised recovery menu,with easier,touch controls.
Basically a MUST when flashing roms.
I guess you dont have that...
Now the only thing you can do is flash the stock rom again with the kdz or tot method.
DO NOT TRY RESTORING IT WITH LG PC SUITE!
It will brick your device,because it had been rooted(LG made that on purpose-"kill dem rooted phones")
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The Marionette said:
.___.
It is a modernised recovery menu,with easier,touch controls.
Basically a MUST when flashing roms.
I guess you dont have that...
Now the only thing you can do is flash the stock rom again with the kdz or tot method.
DO NOT TRY RESTORING IT WITH LG PC SUITE!
It will brick your device,because it had been rooted(LG made that on purpose-"kill dem rooted phones")
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I stated above in the post that I had already tried flashing but it says my phone was not plugged into the pc. I can't change to option of the USB to MTP which then my computer can't recognize.
TPFN said:
I stated above in the post that I had already tried flashing but it says my phone was not plugged into the pc. I can't change to option of the USB to MTP which then my computer can't recognize.
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With the LG PC Suite,LG Flash Tool or the TOT method?
They react differently.
And if your phone won't ,you either have no drivers,or have bad ones.
Try on another PC also,but be sure to have drivers installed.
Connect the device inDOWNLOAD MODE
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The Marionette said:
With the LG PC Suite,LG Flash Tool or the TOT method?
They react differently.
And if your phone won't ,you either have no drivers,or have bad ones.
Try on another PC also,but be sure to have drivers installed.
Connect the device inDOWNLOAD MODE
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I used the LG Flash Tool. I downloaded the driver I believe called the LG United something, don't exactly remember the name.
I tried on 2 PCs already with the same result unable to recognize my phone even though I hear the sound when I plug it in.
And how do I connect it through download mode? Jk I found out how. I'll see what happens next.
TPFN said:
I used the LG Flash Tool. I downloaded the driver I believe called the LG United something, don't exactly remember the name.
I tried on 2 PCs already with the same result unable to recognize my phone even though I hear the sound when I plug it in.
And how do I connect it through download mode?
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Meh,sounds like your Download Mode
is also broken.
Does anything happen when you turn your g2 completely off and connect it to the PC?
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EDIT
Also,make a screenshot with the Snipping Tool of the Device Manager when your G2 is connected
The Marionette said:
Meh,sounds like your Download Mode
is also broken.
Does anything happen when you turn your g2 completely off and connect it to the PC?
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Well I got the Download mode to work, but I'm not exactly sure if it's working since its stuck on 0%.
And no nothing happens.
TPFN said:
Well I got the Download mode to work, but I'm not exactly sure if it's working since its stuck on 0%.
And no nothing happens.
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If you aren't flashing anything,it will show 0%. xD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
This is the guide for both KDZ and TOT methods.
I also had a simmilar issue,but my flashes with KDZ would always stop at 2%.
So I went with the TOT method and it worked.
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The Marionette said:
If you aren't flashing anything,it will show 0%. xD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45293512
This is the guide for both KDZ and TOT methods.
I also had a simmilar issue,but my flashes with KDZ would always stop at 2%.
So I went with the TOT method and it worked.
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I'll try the TOT one out. But quick question I have a sprint LG G2 and there are like 3 different zip files and idk which one my exact model is...
And thanks a lot for helping me through this, this is the first time this happened to me and i'm just in a mess right now...
TPFN said:
I'll try the TOT one out. But quick question I have a sprint LG G2 and there are like 3 different zip files and idk which one my exact model is...
And thanks a lot for helping me through this, this is the first time this happened to me and i'm just in a mess right now...
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The box your phone came in has the model number(if you cant recognise the model number,take pictures of all sides of the box,and I will tell you(do hide/cover the IMEI number))
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The Marionette said:
The box your phone came in has the model number(if you cant recognise the model number,take pictures of all sides of the box,and I will tell you(do hide/cover the IMEI number))
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I currently don't have a device for taking a photo but I found the box and I believe this is the model #: LGLS980WTK
But comparing it to the 4 downloads, I can't seem to find it... any help?
The 4 Downloads are: LS980ZV8_13.zip, LS980ZVA_01.zip, LS980ZVC_12.zip, LS980ZVE_03.zip
The Marionette said:
The box your phone came in has the model number(if you cant recognise the model number,take pictures of all sides of the box,and I will tell you(do hide/cover the IMEI number))
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Ok I have a problem atm of getting an error when flashing:
Error:CrossDL [SM-G920F] to [LS980]
That was the model I was trying to change to during build.prop, and I'm assuming the flash is assuming my model is the samsung one.
Do you have teamveiwer I might be able to help you out. Otherwise you can get your phone fixed on eBay like I did when I super bricked my phone.
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TPFN said:
I currently don't have a device for taking a photo but I found the box and I believe this is the model #: LGLS980WTK
But comparing it to the 4 downloads, I can't seem to find it... any help?
The 4 Downloads are: LS980ZV8_13.zip, LS980ZVA_01.zip, LS980ZVC_12.zip, LS980ZVE_03.zip
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Erm...
Did you ask for guidance at the thread I provided?
The OP is good at helping when details are troublesome.
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xmayhemreturnsx said:
Do you have teamveiwer I might be able to help you out. Otherwise you can get your phone fixed on eBay like I did when I super bricked my phone.
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I have teamviewer. Mind if i do it tmr?
No problem
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The Marionette said:
Erm...
Did you ask for guidance at the thread I provided?
The OP is good at helping when details are troublesome.
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I found out which model I had but I have a new problem now in a newer reply I posted.
"Ok I have a problem atm of getting an error when flashing:
Error:CrossDL [SM-G920F] to [LS980]
That was the model I was trying to change to during build.prop, and I'm assuming the flash is assuming my model is the samsung one."
Just wondering if you know what is going on then ill ask in the thread.
TPFN said:
I found out which model I had but I have a new problem now in a newer reply I posted.
"Ok I have a problem atm of getting an error when flashing:
Error:CrossDL [SM-G920F] to [LS980]
That was the model I was trying to change to during build.prop, and I'm assuming the flash is assuming my model is the samsung one."
Just wondering if you know what is going on then ill ask in the thread.
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I suggest you ask in that thread.
I probably could help you if you had an international d802 variant.
Other variants(especially operator-modified ones) are not familiar to me.
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How to update US Samsung s7 edge while in Europe?

Hello guys! I'm kinda new here. I have this big problem. How can I update my Samsung s7 edge at&t to the latest nougat update while I'm in Europe? G935AUCS2APE1 is the baseband Version. Thanks in advance and I hope I'm in the right section.
Flash nougat with odin
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Thanks for the answer... Could you please be more specific maybe with a guide and where to find the right firmware? I'm not an expert unfortunately
Darklight_93 said:
Thanks for the answer... Could you please be more specific maybe with a guide and where to find the right firmware? I'm not an expert unfortunately
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Look for a thread where you posted with BQA6 Odin files. It has a full guide.
Odin Program
http://samsungodin.com/
Odin Files
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71343011
Adb installer
https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer
Here are the files for an ATT phone. I'll link the guide too...
Can't find the link but you need to download adb installer, a Google search will bring up a quick installer, then you need to download odin, I believe the latest will work, then boot to download mode which is reboot, hold the home/volume down/and power button after the Samsung shutdown screen goes away. Put the files where they belong into odin and flash. Each file will be listed as AP, CSC, BL and I forget the 4th. Easy peasy.
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I can not instal Heimdall on my mac... I do not know the reason. Anyone can help me? I really do not know what to do
Darklight_93 said:
I can not instal Heimdall on my mac... I do not know the reason. Anyone can help me? I really do not know what to do
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I haven't had the experience of hiemdall since the first Galaxy. Why don't you download the files and find a windows computer? Put them on a flash drive. No one has mentioned​ that program in these threads that I've seen.
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rbedell said:
I haven't had the experience of hiemdall since the first Galaxy. Why don't you download the files and find a windows computer? Put them on a flash drive. No one has mentioned that program in these threads that I've seen.
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I tried everything with two different windows laptop as well but it doesn't work... I would like to install android 8.0. I followed step by step the guide but nothing... dev_type problem.
If you want to update your (i'm just assuming) S7 Edge from AT&T you could check this link (here should've been a url link but apperently i can't attach links because i don't have 10 posts ) just search for androidfilehost on google (and search for G935A if you have an AT&T phone or search for the model number in setting s> about phone > software information > Baseband version *the first 5 are the model number*) , with all of the updates working , i am using the latest one uploaded by ITSAJUJA , they're working all you need is odin , you gotta unzip the zip file , plug in your phone ,put the files in the correct order, have the phone in downloading mode with oem unlocked and usb debugging and you're all good to go. You can also search for other models on that site . I hope i was of any help . Have fun updating !

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