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** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This has been tested with the Italian firmware released on 4/30/2015, PDA: P905XXUABOD7, CSC: P905ITVABOD7 (of course the language can be set to English after installation). This method should however work for other Lollipop releases as they become available in your region. This method does not trip the knox flag.
Requirements
1- Rooted KitKat (the easiest way to get root is to flash a ROM dated before June 2014 and root it with Towelroot).
2- FlashFire app v 0.17 or higher: The only way to get it is by following the instructions at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
Procedure
1- Make a back up of all your files.
2- Download your Lollipop ROM from Sammobile and unzip the .zip file to get the tar.md5 file. Copy the tar.md5 file to your sdcard.
3- Run FlashFire. Tap the +, Flash Firmware Package, and select the tar.md5 file. It will scan the file and opens a menu of option to choose.
4- Choose: Boot, Recovery, System, Cache, Preloaded/Hidden.
Also choose Highly recommended but optional: Modem Firmware (modem.bin) and Firmware (NON-HLOS). If you select these you should answer NO when it asks you "You are flashing both normal and ..."
The rest should be unchecked. Now tap the check mark at the top right corner of the dialog box.
5- When that is done, FlashFire adds two items to the list of actions: Process Cache and EverRoot. Open process cache and uncheck all the items. Open EverRoot and select Inject SuperSU and unckeck the other options.
6- Tap the + again and choose Wipe. Select System, Dalvik, and Cache. I highly recommend that you check 3rd party apps too, which will erase your existing apps and settings but it will give you a clean install. Do not select Internal storage.
7- Tap and hold to move the boxes containing the actions to get them in this order: Wipe, Flash Firmware Package, followed by the rest.
8- Tap the Reboot box and select Reboot to Recovery.
9- Hit the FLASH sign at the bottom of the page and hit OK. THE SCREEN WILL GO COMPLETELY BLANK DURING THE FLASHING OPERATION. Do not freak out. This is a bug in the tool and will hopefully be fixed in a future version. After 5-10 minutes your tablet reboots. If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.
10- During the first reboot it may take 5-10 minutes before you get the initial setup dialog. (If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.) Complete it and you will be on rooted Lollipop.
TiP: Settings -> General -> Security -> Security Policy Updates -> Uncheck Automatic Updates, and also Settings -> General -> About Device -> Software Updates -> Uncheck Auto Updates
Troubleshooting
If after the upgrade you suspect something does not work, install Flashfire on your rooted lollipop and start from step 4 again.
If you experience random reboots freeze or otherwise disable knox and update programs.
Downgrade
If you are not happy with the results, or something goes wrong, download a KitKat firmware from Sammobile and flash it in ODIN. Make sure to clean cache and data in recovery.
najoor said:
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This has been tested with the Italian firmware released on 4/30/2015, PDA: P905XXUABOD7, CSC: P905ITVABOD7. This method should however work for other Lollipop releases as they become available in your region. This method does not trip the knox flag.
Requirements
1- Rooted KitKat (the easiest way to get root is to flash a ROM dated before July 2014 and root it with Towelroot).
2- FlashFire app v 0.16 or higher: The only way to get it is by following the instructions at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433
3- SuperSU update zip version 2.46 or higher.
Procedure
1- Make a back up of all your files
2- Download your Lollipop ROM from Sammobile, unzip it and copy the tar.md5 file to your sdcard
3- Download SuperSU update zip and copy it to the sdcard.
4- Run FlashFire.
5- Tap the +, Flash Firmware Package, and select the tar.md5 file. It will scan the file and opens a menu of option to choose.
6- Choose: Boot, Recovery, System, Cache, Preloaded/Hidden.
Optional: Modem Firmware (modem.bin) and Firmware (NON-HLOS). If you select these you should answer NO when it asks you "You are flashing both normal and ..."
The rest should be unchecked. Now tap the check mark at the top right corner of the dialog box.
7- When that is done, FlashFire adds two items to the list of actions: Process Cache and EverRoot. Open each one and uncheck all the items under both
8- Tap the + again and choose Wipe. Select System, Dalvik, and Cache. I highly recommend that you check 3rd party apps too, which will erase your existing apps and settings but it will give you a clean install. Do not select Internal storage unless you want your internal SD card erased too.
9- Tap the + again, Flash Zip or OTA, and select the SuperSU update Zip. Leave Automount unchecked
10- Tap and hold to move the boxes containing the actions to get them in this order: Wipe, Flash Firmware Package, Flash Zip or OTA, followed by the rest.
11- Hit the FLASH sign at the bottom of the page and hit OK. THE SCREEN WILL GO COMPLETELY BLANK DURING THE FLASHING OPERATION. Do not freak out. This is a bug in the tool and will hopefully be fixed in a future version. After 5-10 minutes your tablet reboots. If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.
12- During the first reboot it may take 5-10 minutes before you get the initial setup dialog. (If it takes longer than 20 minutes something is wrong.) Complete it and you will be on rooted Lollipop.
TiP: Settings -> General -> Security -> Security Policy Updates -> Uncheck Automatic Updates, and also Settings -> General -> About Device -> Software Updates -> Uncheck Auto Updates
Downgrade
If you are not happy with the results, or something goes wrong, download a KitKat firmware from Sammobile and flash it in ODIN. Make sure to clean cache and data in recovery.
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Thank you very much for this!
I wonder if could you please attach the odin files as you did with 4.4.2 thread.
Thanks in advance.
I guess Xposed will not work on our lovely Touchwizzed-Lolipop device?
Please let me know if anyone tried it.
perce_ption said:
I guess Xposed will not work on our lovely Touchwizzed-Lolipop device?
Please let me know if anyone tried it.
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Don't need to try.... Straight from the developer...
https://github.com/rovo89/XposedTools/issues/3#issuecomment-96386801
Screenshots
Please can u post screenshots for the updated apps or launcher!!
I have sm-p901
Thanks. Follow the instructions exactly and everything works.
PS: Set from Singapore.
works great, thanks
(sm-p905) italy.
Impossible
can't even register at the website to download the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!!website to d
ownload the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!! HELP!
AdjoX said:
can't even register at the website to download the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!!website to d
ownload the Rom. Its impossible to solve the puzzle- even though Ke done it 22 times!!! HELP!
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did you try to register from a mobile device? If so try to register from a PC or a laptop and download the files there.
Thanks for the instructions.
Does anyone have a flashable bootloader package? From experience Lollipop is unstable with the old bootloader....at least it was on the N9005.
EDIT: Have successfully upgraded. Initially left the Apps and data but the tablet got stock on "checking connection" during the initial setup. A fectory reset did dix that but also cleared the internal Sd card
Well, I did two simple steps: upgraded up to 5.0.2 and flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50498424&postcount=235 CF-Root via Odin. Works fine.
sudo.sh said:
Well, I did two simple steps: upgraded up to 5.0.2 and flashed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50498424&postcount=235 CF-Root via Odin. Works fine.
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Pleasee note that flashing CF autoroot trips your knox flag irreversibly, if that is important for you.
najoor said:
Pleasee note that flashing CF autoroot trips your knox flag irreversibly, if that is important for you.
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at the loading?
sudo.sh said:
at the loading?
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The knox is knocked at the first reboot after the Odin flash. For you it shouldn't matter because you have already done it. Not a big deal. People have differing opinions about the consequences of tripping knox. I normally try to keep it unchanged on my devices but I don't have a personal opinion on that.
Yes, the Knox is knocked, and it doesn't matter for me.
sudo.sh said:
Yes, the Knox is knocked, and it doesn't matter for me.
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Will this work for the 905V, Verizon with locked bootloader?
Sent from my SM-P905V using Tapatalk
Works fine, but I had a huge battery consumption until I flashed with Odin the Bootloader, the Kernel and the modem.
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Works fine, but I had a huge battery consumption until I flashed with Odin the Bootloader, the Kernel and the modem.
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You don't need to flash bootloader, just make sure you flash the modem when you use flashfire.
I did flash the modem in flashfire, then observed huge battery consumption. After that I reflashed the modem plus flashed the kernel the kernel, but the battery went from 80 to 50% in less than two hours using it not more than 1/2 hour, then I flashed the bootloader and consumption was back to normal (approximately 1% consumption per hour in idle mode). I know that the bootloader shouldn't affect the battery consumption, but that's what happened to me.
I seem to be having an issue with the security. After following instructions, upon boot I get an error "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone."
Anyone have any ideas? I'm gonna try getting on a Windows computer and using Odin (I'm on linux)
Edit: I'm back on stock, seems this is blocked by the Verizon bootloader. It's a shame they feel the need to cripple such a good piece of hardware.
Thanks
Hi guys, I finally managed to find a functional and safe method to return to stable version Lollipop B521 by Beta B805 Marshmellow for our honor 6 European L04
First download the Downgrade package from HERE
Download Lollipop B521 from the site hihonor.
PART 1 Extract the downgrade package and put the Update.app in sdcard/dload .
PART 2 we go to the dialer and type *#*#2846579#*#* automatically you'll end up in a secret menu, select 4. Update Software-> Update sdcard.
Your phone will reboot, and will begin to install the downgrade, wait until it sprouts, "upgrade failed" Quiet is normal ...
PART 3 Once restarted the phone we copy in sdcard/dload The Update.app of the Lollipop B521 and repeat the Part 2.
At the end of the update get version Lollipop!
Recommend a factory reset after starting lollipop.:good:
Steve Giordano said:
Hi guys, I finally managed to find a functional and safe method to return to stable version Lollipop B521 by Beta B805 Marshmellow for our honor 6 European L04
First download the Downgrade package from HERE
Download Lollipop B521 from the site hihonor.
PART 1 Extract the downgrade package and put the Update.app in sdcard/dload .
PART 2 we go to the dialer and type *#*#2846579#*#* automatically you'll end up in a secret menu, select 4. Update Software-> Update sdcard.
Your phone will reboot, and will begin to install the downgrade, wait until it sprouts, "upgrade failed" Quiet is normal ...
PART 3 Once restarted the phone we copy in sdcard/dload The Update.app of the Lollipop B521 and repeat the Part 2.
At the end of the update get version Lollipop!
Recommend a factory reset after starting lollipop.:good:
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Just tried your method on indian B810. Seems to be working on Indian beta as well
Yup, can confirn it also works for indian beta, now back to EU Lollipop
stock reco
Quick question:
I have TWRP atm, and I can't find the proper stock recovery, so i cant flash it through adb -> i cannot do software update.
can you give me a link please?
i have b810 indian.
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Edit: with multi tool i successfully flashed b805 recovery, and (suprisingly it booted)
when i proceed with
PART 2 we go to the dialer and type *#*#2846579#*#* automatically you'll end up in a secret menu, select 4. Update Software-> Update sdcard.
Your phone will reboot, and will begin to install the downgrade...
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, at 5% it says "upgrade failed"
very good for this
Did everythin like described. At 5% it says "upgrade failed".
I have 803 Indian beta.
My Honor 6 ist running the Indian Beta Firmware C675B803 and I want to switch to the official Firmware C432B521. Will it work too?
EDIT: I worked all the steps and holds up to 5 % , says the failure of A. I am working on the Indian beta b803 and I want to go back to the stable and I can not b521
you can find the official downgrade package for European H60-L04 at hihonor.com: http://www.hihonor.com/fr/support/details/?DOC_ID=79604
Stop after reaching the 5%
Thank you for your attention and speed of response and thank you for effort Houdrtk I'm on the Indian version beta 803 Marchimilo and I want to go back to Louli Bob and I worked all the steps article failed stands at 5%, says the failure Can you help me to go back to Louli Bob and your permission to raise an explanatory video for ways to return if possible You and team work site every Thanksgiving
Hello, I have a rooted, unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 -SM-G900V. I want to update to Marshmallow 6.0 or higher and keep the root and unlock or easily add those after I update to 6.0. I have downloaded the Samsung usb driver onto my laptop and Odin3_v3.09 (however, I have read different recommendations and am confused which version I should use). I tried to find firmware to download from sammobile.com/firmwares but when I type in my phone it doesn't recognize it. 1. What is a simple way to update to 6.0 and keep a root and unlock? 2. Which version of Odin3 should I use? 3. What it is the list of things I need to download to do it? Thank you
Update using FlashFire. This will no update your bootloader. Later in odin3 update the correct modem and nonhlos for they specific MM firmware (QD1,QF2,QH2)
This worked for me
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Hello, I have a rooted, unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 -SM-G900V. I want to update to Marshmallow 6.0 or higher and keep the root and unlock or easily add those after I update to 6.0. I have downloaded the Samsung usb driver onto my laptop and Odin3_v3.09 (however, I have read different recommendations and am confused which version I should use). I tried to find firmware to download from sammobile.com/firmwares but when I type in my phone it doesn't recognize it. 1. What is a simple way to update to 6.0 and keep a root and unlock? 2. Which version of Odin3 should I use? 3. What it is the list of things I need to download to do it? Thank you
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I just finished updating from 5.0 to 6.0.1 pre-rooted using this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
Scroll down and follow jrkruse's great very clear instructions. However, before you start make sure Reactivation lock under Settings --> Security is turned off. You have to sign into a Samsung account for this to work. If you forget that step you'll get stuck at the 13th step and have to reimage with stock again. to disable it.
acej2 said:
I just finished updating from 5.0 to 6.0.1 pre-rooted using this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
Scroll down and follow jrkruse's great very clear instructions. However, before you start make sure Reactivation lock under Settings --> Security is turned off. You have to sign into a Samsung account for this to work. If you forget that step you'll get stuck at the 13th step and have to reimage with stock again. to disable it.
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Thank you for the information, I appreciate it!
1) As suggested, I made sure the reactivation lock was not selected,
2) I downloaded jrkruse's eMMC_CID_Checker_.apk to Check my CID
3) then downloaded the file EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1.zip
4) As suggested I moved the the root s5 folder (but I didn't see those exact file names in the folder so I am attempted to download them individually
((EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip, The link I click on for this one doesn't seem to work and the EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip)) when I try and download that it says I don't have any storage space . The total space I have is 16gb it says 300 mb available. I also have an sd card that is 122gb available. I moved several apps to that the sd card, cleared caches and pictures and videos... with no luck. Do you have any suggestions?
for my not_unlockable bootloader, the EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip contained a folder, an MD5 file, and 2 zip files. I checked for your unlockable bootloader, and found much the same; hope this helps. I copied those to an SD card, and continued from there.
So, I just rooted my Huawei P Smart, the 136 update shows up, it does all the install steps, reboots and then says it failed. Do O need to do something on the twrp boot?
Download the full firmware, we lose the option to just update via normal update and we can update with a full system update
airb05 said:
Download the full firmware, we lose the option to just update via normal update and we can update with a full system update
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Just did that, 2 GB download, tries to install, reboots, goes to twrp, then I reboot to normal system and still says update failed.
Pretty sure you'll need stock recovery to update the "normal" way.
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Pretty sure you'll need stock recovery to update the "normal" way.
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So I'll need to unroot and root again ? Anyway to update without doing that? Cause Im pretty sure ill screw up if I try it, barely made the root LOL
siivet said:
So I'll need to unroot and root again ? Anyway to update without doing that? Cause Im pretty sure ill screw up if I try it, barely made the root LOL
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I'm not an expert - I always use HuRUpdater to update. It just requires you to download the (exact) right files, renaming them correctly and (like rooting with Magisk) just simply flashing a single .zip in recovery. In case you try it out, remember rule#1: Always make sure you have a (nandroid)backup.
Here are the relevant lines from my "Huawei-related-findings" text file:
#update
"Depends on how you rooted.
For a successful OTA install your device probably must meet the following criteria
• HUAWEI stock recovery installed
• unaltered /system, /product and /vendor partitions
So if you rooted with a "systemless" method (e.g. Magisk, recent SuperSU) and haven't done other installs/modifications that typically change /system you could try it. And you have to flash stock recovery (i.e. get rid of TWRP temporarily for the OTA install)."
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@st_voss (u=1065667)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73011427&postcount=2
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“It's recommended to use a proper custom recovery (with running oeminfo_nvm_server service) like for example*my version of TWRP.
How to use:
Warning: Make sure you know what you are doing and do not flash firmware from other devices.
1. Download firmware files (for official firmware use Huawei Firmware Finder).
2. Put files you want to flash in a seperate folder on sdcard.
Supported zip files to flash are (name must match):
◦ update.zip (use FullOTA file)
◦ update_all_hw.zip
◦ update_data_public.zip
3. Optional: Put recovery.img in same folder if you want to keep custom recovery.
4. Put HuRUpdater zip in same folder.
5. Select*only HuRUpdater*to flash in custom recovery.
6. Follow instructions on screen. Flashing can take multiple minutes.
Problems:
• If firmware includes factory reset
◦ Factory reset is not supported by custom recovery. Therefore HuRUpdater will flash stock recovery before launching factory reset. After flashing firmware and doing factory reset, you need to flash recovery manually.”
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-9/development/tool-flash-official-firmware-recovery-t3769279
#notes HuRUpdater_0.4.zip working
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
siivet said:
Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
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Yes, I'm im the same boat - I guess you also get the "can't have connection" error using the FF app. During the last weeks they had troubles with their service regarding hackers and moving to a new server (according to their telegram group), which have been fixed ("all services working normally now"), and many can use it again - for whatever reason some still can't connect. I tried reinstalling the app, using proxies from different countries - still doesn't let me connect.
But their web interface is working: https://pro-teammt.ru/firmware-database/ though you can't check iirc, if the firmware has been approved for your IMEI.
According to this post:
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It's online now! I suggest you to download the "2018.08.30" .158 "2379" release, if you have a FIG-LX1, L31 board phone.
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You apparently can download this release (2379) if you own this device/board- though the last time I updated mine (.148) I used the 2079 (154226) one despite owning the exact same device. I'm slightly confused about this
I didn't try the above mentioned update myself.
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Thanks mate, the Huawei Firmware Finder seems like its not working for the moment, but as soon as it is ill follow your tip
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Try installing an older version of the Firmware Finder app - I switched from (current) v9.0 to v8.9 and it works now
https://apkpure.com/firmware-finder...efinder/download/86-APK?from=versions/version
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Hey guys!
I recently read many Questions About downgrading the Galaxy S8 to 7.0/8.0 after we got the 5x Bootloader.
Well many of you say NO but What many of you forgot is that there is a way to Downgrade your phone.
I already had that Problem with my S6 back in 2016, where I wanted to Downgrade it to 5.1. All you Need for a Downgrade is a Combination File.
Combination files are basically used for testing purposes in the Samsung devices. These files are there to make sure that the functionality of your device is error-free, before making its final release. These files are created by Samsung company and are found in only their devices.
Combination ROM Advantages:
Its help you to repair imie number in some models like S8/S8 plus S7/S7 Edge S6/S6 Edge…
Its very useful in bypass samsung account in too many models.
Its very useful in bypass Google account in too many models.
Its very useful for downgrade in some models.
Its help you to enable usb debugging.
its help to remove any security FRP / Reactivation Lock from Samsung like 2016-2019
You can find Combination Files for Galaxy S8 devices here:
G950U with latest Bootloader: http://www.mediafire.com/file/j8xi2n73zhh37q1/COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU5ARG4.zip
G950F (currently only for 4x Bootloader): http://www.mediafire.com/file/c37zq...QB19841686_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar.rar/file
Here is a Video of Downgrading a Galaxy S6 Edge with Combination File : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOKJcHU1pXM Should work with S8 too
Hello, nice tutorial!
Want to ask:
"Combination files are basically used for testing purposes in the Samsung devices. These files are there to make sure that the functionality of your device is error-free, before making its final release. These files are created by Samsung company and are found in only their devices. "
So only Samsung releases these files to public? or are leaked?
I`m asking to check if I should wait or not, I had V4 bootloader but recently by accident with the latest update I got V5
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Hello, nice tutorial!
Want to ask:
"Combination files are basically used for testing purposes in the Samsung devices. These files are there to make sure that the functionality of your device is error-free, before making its final release. These files are created by Samsung company and are found in only their devices. "
So only Samsung releases these files to public? or are leaked?
I`m asking to check if I should wait or not, I had V4 bootloader but recently by accident with the latest update I got V5
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I would recommend you to wait till the latest Combination File gets public for the G950F/G955F. They do work very good and are also stable. Usually I think Samsung does not public These files online but they get leaked very often. I used the Combination File to Downgrade my S6 from 7.0 with Bootloader 6 to 5.1.1 with Bootloader 2.
Im sorry but I can only explain the function of a Combination Rom along with the Galaxy S6..
Once Cthe latest Combination File is available, do this:
1. Download your Nougat/Oreo Firmware you want to install
2. Download Combination File with the latest Bootloader Version
3. Downlad 7zip, since you Need to edit the firmware you want to install
3b) Extract the firmware you want to install to a new Folder
3c) Delete all files except for boot.img, cache.img, recovery.img and system.img
3d) Open 7zip from your Start Menu and locate the firmware Folder
3e) Mark the remaining files and press the green "Add" Button at the upper left corner and create a tar (Odin Flashable) file
4)Download Odin
5) First uncheck Auto-Reboot
6) Now first Flash the Combination File
7) Afterwards go directly again in Download Mode and Flash the tar- firmware File
8) Reboot your phone and do a wipe
9) Congrats! You now have Stock 7.0/8.0 Back!
Notes: Fingerprintscanner wont work, because it is a part of cm.bin, OTA Updates wont work as well, Dont worry if you see a green text next to the Phone logo while starting it. Thats normal and not an error.
Backup your files before you do that!
I hope it helped you
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I hope it helped you
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Yes, many thanks for response!
I guess I will wait until I get the combination of files, but until then I want to switch CSC, found a solution to use THAI sim card, but not sure, if everything goes ok, I guess the new OTA update will be the latest from THAI, there are no changes to get bricked by this method right? ( I will be able to get back to the ROM stock that I have now? )
halloo13 said:
I would recommend you to wait till the latest Combination File gets public for the G950F/G955F. They do work very good and are also stable. Usually I think Samsung does not public These files online but they get leaked very often. I used the Combination File to Downgrade my S6 from 7.0 with Bootloader 6 to 5.1.1 with Bootloader 2.
Im sorry but I can only explain the function of a Combination Rom along with the Galaxy S6..
Once Cthe latest Combination File is available, do this:
1. Download your Nougat/Oreo Firmware you want to install
2. Download Combination File with the latest Bootloader Version
3. Downlad 7zip, since you Need to edit the firmware you want to install
3b) Extract the firmware you want to install to a new Folder
3c) Delete all files except for boot.img, cache.img, recovery.img and system.img
3d) Open 7zip from your Start Menu and locate the firmware Folder
3e) Mark the remaining files and press the green "Add" Button at the upper left corner and create a tar (Odin Flashable) file
4)Download Odin
5) First uncheck Auto-Reboot
6) Now first Flash the Combination File
7) Afterwards go directly again in Download Mode and Flash the tar- firmware File
8) Reboot your phone and do a wipe
9) Congrats! You now have Stock 7.0/8.0 Back!
Notes: Fingerprintscanner wont work, because it is a part of cm.bin, OTA Updates wont work as well, Dont worry if you see a green text next to the Phone logo while starting it. Thats normal and not an error.
Backup your files before you do that!
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Hi, ok but it means that i cannot use fingerprint or ota update anymore or after dowgrade could i install full stock firmware with odin and recovery functionalities?
Will this trip Knox?
Any idea if I can downgrade from pie on a S8+ on bootloader 6?
I've tried this method on my S7 edge but I've stucked on step - deleting files.
After extracting the firmware I get 5 files- Ap, Bl ect.
When i extract the AP file (previously deleting "md5" from the name, and becoming rar file) there are only 3 new files (nothing for delete if i remembering correctly)
Files i need to delete are on other files from extracted firmware.
At the end I finished on unsuccessful flash.
I want to go back to nougat on my S8+ (955f), but i dont want to take risks, so I did flashing on old device with corect firmware.
I'm really mad at Samsung. Battery life become horrible at pie. Thats why I want to go back to nougat or at least oreo.
I will post some videos after day or two how is possible to downgrade android version on some Samsung devices with higher bootloader version. These methods didn't worked for me but may be they will encourage some of you to make possible the downgrade.
As I promised:
1. Interesting way to downgrade Samsung Device (J series) when touchscreen does not working:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmfgxoUhflA&feature=emb_title
2. Second method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKg1DC4ul_g&feature=emb_title
As I remember oreo and nougat have pro mode on video recording and faster charging speed. I hope someone to explain is it possible to downgrade S8 and whats are the steps with this method.
so if i want to downgrade to firmware with bootloader v4 but my phone has now v6, will i download combination file with bootloader 6 or 4? I didn't get that part, sorry. i have s8+
edit: ok, 4 didn't work, so i guess need to get 6
Does anyone know the password for the linked Combination file?
Thanks for this thread.
I want to downgrade from Oreo to nougat too, I'm on "U1" security patch, but I don't understand the order of bootloader version... Can you try to explained how to ?
I found this if it can help : https://combinationfirmware.com/combination-samsung-galaxy-s8/
Scylla.bx said:
Thanks for this thread.
I want to downgrade from Oreo to nougat too, I'm on "U1" security patch, but I don't understand the order of bootloader version... Can you try to explained how to ?
I found this if it can help : https://combinationfirmware.com/combination-samsung-galaxy-s8/
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Since you are on bootloader version 1, you don't need the combination files. If you were past version 2 they would be needed.
Once you update to a new bootloader you can't go back to software on the older bootloader without the combination files.
Kaloob said:
Since you are on bootloader version 1, you don't need the combination files. If you were past version 2 they would be needed.
Once you update to a new bootloader you can't go back to software on the older bootloader without the combination files.
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Thank you for your reply.
Ok so if im on the right bootloader for Nougat, why can i install this rom ?
[S8/S8+][Nougat][01-Jan-2020][v30] LightROM
In fact i can install it, all seem to be fine, no error in twrp, but at reboot it freeze at bootloader
Thanks for your help bro
Scylla.bx said:
Thank you for your reply.
Ok so if im on the right bootloader for Nougat, why can i install this rom ?
[S8/S8+][Nougat][01-Jan-2020][v30] LightROM
In fact i can install it, all seem to be fine, no error in twrp, but at reboot it freeze at bootloader
Thanks for your help bro
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If you have an Exynos version, maybe ask around on that thread.
If you have a Snapdragon variant, you can't flash that ROM.
Kaloob said:
If you have an Exynos version, maybe ask around on that thread.
If you have a Snapdragon variant, you can't flash that ROM.
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I have exynos. Anyway thank for your help, i try to post on that thread and hope someone could figure it out.
Peace
Did anyone find the password for the file?
necklickhia said:
Does anyone know the password for the linked Combination file?
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Password I had to find it elsewhere: "www.samkey.org/forum" without the quotes