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Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
*edit* my S4 is octa core version
Briztama said:
Hello guys,
i have read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2214847
And i have some questions,
how to check my S4 version? like XXU etc etc etc
and there's 2 ROOT methods, which one should i take? mine's the octa-core version..
please be gentle -.,-
thanks in advance..
[i will also post more questions in this same thread to avoid spamming]
i have previously posted this on S4 General but i guess that's the wrong place so i'll ask it here..
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Hi,
Look HERE
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
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Of course duh -.- did you even look at my first post? i mention that link! -.-
now what i ask is what should i choose? the first or second method...
and how to check my S4 version?
Hello?
Briztama said:
Hello?
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For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
hamdogg said:
For future reference when someone tries to help, its best not to disrespect them....
I have the i9500 and all i did was flash CWM.zip using ODIN on my PC.
Then you can flash superuser.zip in CWM. Piece of cake!
Do you need a how to guide for that or do you know what I mean?
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With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
Briztama said:
With all means i did respect everyone that's trying to help.
It just that he mentions the exact thread that i was posting, its like saying carrot is vegetable because carrot is vegetable :silly:
so back to topic, there are 2 methods, so which one should i take?
and how to check my S4's version? as for how to guide i can try to follow the steps in that thread, and if a problem came up i'll ask it here..
i have rooting experience and i have idea for what am i going to do
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To check version, go to Settings>More>About Device
I'm not sure about rooting part, since mine is quadcore version and the process might be different
WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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WitchMX said:
Does this method work on new kernels with the root-block thing?
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
hamdogg said:
I wouldn't use either of those methods. They require too much transferring between PC and device. Which is where incomplete flashing and hard bricking occurs.
I would just flash CWM using odin... Then you can do what ever you want i.e. flash super user, or a kernel or custom ROM that has root.
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If your boot loader is locked (Like the AT&T version) then you will need to unlock that first, then root.
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Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
hamdogg said:
Is it the i9500? Then thats unlocked.
The i9505 is mostly unlocked unless its from AT&T...
Yes you should be able to just flash CWM using ODIN, and you are good to go. If the bootloader is locked then the flash using ODIN wont work. Thats all. Nothing will happen. (it wont stuff up your phone)
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Yes it is the Exynos model. Im gonna give it a try then... I need my Titanium Back Up to clean some bloatware
WitchMX said:
Excuse the noob question. How do I know if my bootloader is unlocked. I bought my phone in an airport in the duty free and is sim unlocked, but I dont know if the bootloader is unlocked.
In case it is unlocked, then the new cofface CWM should be able to root my phone?
Thanks in advance
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All good. You are set to go!
Take a look at my youtube channel (link in the signature)
I've done a look at a few things to fix the S4 octa. Like a kernel that fixes zRam issues and a ROM review on both the OMEGA ROM and wanam ROM...
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
Briztama said:
What are you saying is we really don't need any PC to root this? and what's ODIN?
When i root my HTC there's specific 'HTC only' files called HBOOT, Unlock_code.bin through HTCDev.com website
is ODIN specific 'Samsung only' files as well?
I know I've root my Samsung Galaxy Young S5360 but that thing's already come pre-rooted, just like my Galaxy Note 2
(forgot to add both to my sig, maybe after rooting s4 -.,-)
Also, how to unlock Samsung's bootloader in general? It doesn't need SamsungDev.com website or such right? :silly:
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ODIN is a tool that you use on your PC.
You plug your S4 into your PC via USB and then ODIN adds the clockwork mod recovery files to the system.
- This is a video i created on how to root the galaxy Note. So for your S4 its exactly the same, except the file you are flashing is different.
Link: Kernel to flash...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1985575&d=1369329536
Once you have flashed this kernel, then when you reboot it will say you are not rooted, do you want to root. So you just say yes, and then it will reboot and you are done...
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
I don't know why making a great deal out of it it's very simple you can use cofface method HERE and then goto odin 3.07 which does support i9500.... set his file in the pda section and flash it (of course when you are in download mode) thats about it, goto recovery and use the root option there is a menu for rooting in there.
these are the files use them http://d-h.st/WM2
don't forget to stop by his thread and hit the thanks button.
Briztama said:
There's no ODIN for S4 octa core version?
1.85 is for GT-I9505... :silly:
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ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
hamdogg said:
ODIN is a tool thats generic. You can use the latest version and it will work
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I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
greggCc said:
I've been following this thread and have used your method hamdogg and don't think I'm rooted. It seemed too easy. How can I check?? I tried an app that says I need root access, and it didnt work. So am I right to assume that I am not rooted?
Thanks..
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Hi Gregg. If you flashed the kernel then you will need to boot into CWM, then select 'reboot'. Once you have done that it will prompt you to 'root'.
Thats it... easy. Then your apps that require root will work.
Hello,
I recently trying to root my device. I try different methods like Cf-auto root even installing a zip on recovery method but both gives me a bootloop that requires me to reflash my stock firmware. My device is currently running lollipop. Also I can only flash stock firmwares lollipop same version or higher but not a downgrade like lollipop to kitkat because I try to downgrade it to kitkat and odin give me a red fail indicator and on my device downloading mode said SW Rev Check Fail fused 2 Binary 1. Can someone determine the problem or is there something that can i do?
Thank you so much !
louellgat said:
Hello,
I recently trying to root my device. I try different methods like Cf-auto root even installing a zip on recovery method but both gives me a bootloop that requires me to reflash my stock firmware. My device is currently running lollipop. Also I can only flash stock firmwares lollipop same version or higher but not a downgrade like lollipop to kitkat because I try to downgrade it to kitkat and odin give me a red fail indicator and on my device downloading mode said SW Rev Check Fail fused 2 Binary 1. Can someone determine the problem or is there something that can i do?
Thank you so much !
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You should search this forum, there are some thread already discussing about this problem + solution.
You most likely are using 5.1.1 Stock Lollipop which is "can't" be rooted unless you flash custom PERMISSIVE kernel.
d4rkkn16ht said:
You should search this forum, there are some thread already discussing about this problem + solution.
You most likely are using 5.1.1 Stock Lollipop which is "can't" be rooted unless you flash custom PERMISSIVE kernel.
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No one discussed about this note 4 variant regarding to my problem. My note4 is SM-910S the korean one. I think it blocks everything i can't even root or reflash it to kitkat stock firmware.
louellgat said:
No one discussed about this note 4 variant regarding to my problem. My note4 is SM-910S the korean one. I think it blocks everything i can't even root or reflash it to kitkat stock firmware.
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First : Have you tried flashing custom permissive kernel?
It's a known problem to root ANY 5.1.1 Lollipop regardless of handset
d4rkkn16ht said:
First : Have you tried flashing custom permissive kernel?
It's a known problem to root ANY 5.1.1 Lollipop regardless of handset
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No I did not try yet. I cant find any permissive kernel for this device variant.
louellgat said:
No I did not try yet. I cant find any permissive kernel for this device variant.
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You are right, custom kernel for the variant is nowhere to be found on XDA. I can PM you the link of the custom kernel I'm using, tho
foxsprout said:
You are right, custom kernel for the variant is nowhere to be found on XDA. I can PM you the link of the custom kernel I'm using, tho
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That would be great. Please send me the link of that custom kernel. I hope that will work in my note4 variant. Thank you
help me too,same problem
louellgat said:
That would be great. Please send me the link of that custom kernel. I hope that will work in my note4 variant. Thank you
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kindly help me too,i also need permissive kernel as i m in same situation as this bro. thanks in advance
foxsprout said:
You are right, custom kernel for the variant is nowhere to be found on XDA. I can PM you the link of the custom kernel I'm using, tho
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louellgat said:
That would be great. Please send me the link of that custom kernel. I hope that will work in my note4 variant. Thank you
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Hi,
Did you manage to install the custom kernel and does it work. I am looking for a marshmellow rom though. If you have the link can you please send it to me as PM.
Thanks
Sharfudeen
sharfudeen said:
Hi,
Did you manage to install the custom kernel and does it work. I am looking for a marshmellow rom though. If you have the link can you please send it to me as PM.
Thanks
Sharfudeen
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I don't use custom ROM but I do use custom kernel. However, the dev requested it not to be shared (I think he also isn't an XDA member). Sorry I can't help.
foxsprout said:
You are right, custom kernel for the variant is nowhere to be found on XDA. I can PM you the link of the custom kernel I'm using, tho
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im the same situation. you dont mind sending me a link of the kernel as well. kind sir
I really want to put a custom ROM on my phone (Asus ZenFone Laser 2 - ZE500KL), obviously without bricking it. Because I can't find RessurectionRemix or LineageOS already built, I'm going to try building by myself.
I can't find any good tutorials, but I tried this one, but I got an error right when installing the libraries... Because I know no one is going to build it for me, can someone suggests a step by step tutorial? (I have amateur Linux skills, I'm not any pro, but not any noob)
You can find LineageOS/AOKP/RR for ZE500KL here. here
Make sure you get the Z00ED version.
vraciu' said:
You can find LineageOS/AOKP/RR for ZE500KL here. here
Make sure you get the Z00ED version.
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Well, I found that post but didn't notice there was an "Z00ED" in the title... By the way, some steps would be good to install it, because if I brick this, I'm dead... I know the steps, but making sure of them would be great...
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Well, I found that post but didn't notice there was an "Z00ED" in the title... By the way, some steps would be good to install it, because if I brick this, I'm dead... I know the steps, but making sure of them would be great...
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You unlock the bootloader then you flash TWRP.. After that you wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVICK CACHE and you flash your ROM and GAPPS (ARM64).
vraciu' said:
You unlock the bootloader then you flash TWRP.. After that you wipe DATA/CACHE/DALVICK CACHE and you flash your ROM and GAPPS (ARM64).
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So, if something go wrong in the process, I would just need to do the exact same process but with the stock ROM right?
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked before flashing twrp, go to fastboot and type this
fastboot oem device-info
if you see this -->> (bootloader)Device unlocked: true
then you are unlocked, then proceed to flash your device twrp latest version.
24imelqui said:
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked before flashing twrp, go to fastboot and type this
fastboot oem device-info
if you see this -->> (bootloader)Device unlocked: true
then you are unlocked, then proceed to flash your device twrp latest version.
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(Sorry for these questions, but I have to make sure of everything)
Yes, It's unlocked. Tomorrow I'll try flashing TWRP and then Lineage OS...
I found the TWRP here.
If someone could give feedback about this site I would be grateful!
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
So, if something go wrong in the process, I would just need to do the exact same process but with the stock ROM right?
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You need to flash the stock recovery and then flash the stock ROM. There are plenty of tutorials on XDA to help you with that so don't worry.. You can find more in the General section of this forum
vraciu' said:
You need to flash the stock recovery and then flash the stock ROM. There are plenty of tutorials on XDA to help you with that so don't worry.. You can find more in the General section of this forum
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Ok, thanks. And about that website, is is, let's say, "safe"? Or do you recommend a better one, like the one you used?
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Ok, thanks. And about that website, is is, let's say, "safe"? Or do you recommend a better one, like the one you used?
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What site? If you are talking about XDA you're already here
vraciu' said:
What site? If you are talking about XDA you're already here
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This one https://boycracked.com/portfolio/twrp-recovery-for-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze500kl-z00ed/ xD
I also found this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=136729 ... What do you think Its better to use?
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
This one https://boycracked.com/portfolio/twrp-recovery-for-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze500kl-z00ed/ xD
I also found this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=136729 ... What do you think Its better to use?
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The second on (androidfilehost)
Before installing make sure you are on Android 6.0 and you unlocked your bootloader using the official unlock: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/0518-1134_SIGNED_UnlockTool_ZE500KL_AndroidM.apk
You should find your twrp here in xda or twrp.me
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The second on (androidfilehost)
Before installing make sure you are on Android 6.0 and you unlocked your bootloader using the official unlock: http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/0518-1134_SIGNED_UnlockTool_ZE500KL_AndroidM.apk
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(The bootloader is unlocked)
Just 2 more things I wanna make sure:
1. Do I need to root to flash LineageOS?
2. On that LineageOS post, what is the AOKP? xD I already checked the website but I didn't get what it is, and if it comes with the ROM...
You dont need to root because the rom is already pre rooted. But you can change root to SuperSU or PHH Superuser if you want.
AOKP are custom ROM developers/modders.
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
(The bootloader is unlocked)
Just 2 more things I wanna make sure:
1. Do I need to root to flash LineageOS?
2. On that LineageOS post, what is the AOKP? xD I already checked the website but I didn't get what it is, and if it comes with the ROM...
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1: you don't need to root
2: AOKP is a custom ROM based on CyanogenMod/LineageOs but with extra features (Like Resurrection Remix has)
Thank you very much to everyone, Im just rocking LineageOS 14.1 on my smartphone! Until now, no errors!
Okay so I have a rooted s7 edge G935A on QC2 with android 7.0.
Now my question is, is there a way to flash a custom rom with flashfire and maybe flash a kernal or something with Odin. Or how would that all work out? If you could tell me or link me to a guide for this that would be appreciated.
Thank you.
loeffler23 said:
Okay so I have a rooted s7 edge G935A on QC2 with android 7.0.
Now my question is, is there a way to flash a custom rom with flashfire and maybe flash a kernal or something with Odin. Or how would that all work out? If you could tell me or link me to a guide for this that would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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As far as I know the custom rom can only be in flash via twrp. And it looks like your bootloader is locked. So there is no twrp for that type (for now)
mashardpro said:
As far as I know the custom rom can only be in flash via twrp. And it looks like your bootloader is locked. So there is no twrp for that type (for now)
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Do you think anyone could make a custom ROM for the G935A and make it so we could flash it with flashfire? I know there is the echoed rom but that is only for marshmallow and I'm on 7.0. Is there any developers I should talk to about making a nougat rom, or should I just wait.
loeffler23 said:
Do you think anyone could make a custom ROM for the G935A and make it so we could flash it with flashfire? I know there is the echoed rom but that is only for marshmallow and I'm on 7.0. Is there any developers I should talk to about making a nougat rom, or should I just wait.
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Hope THIS help you. Dwyor
mashardpro said:
Hope THIS help you. Dwyor
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I'm already rooted but the ROM that is shared in that post is for T-Mobile, I'm on AT&T wouldn't that cause problems? I'm also on QC2 not QC1... Also thank you for fast replies bro.
loeffler23 said:
I'm already rooted but the ROM that is shared in that post is for T-Mobile, I'm on AT&T wouldn't that cause problems? I'm also on QC2 not QC1... Also thank you for fast replies bro.
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Well i'm not sure since i have exynos version. Better follow the tread and ask some questions there
Hi,
Title says it all. I heard about android 10 on S8+ and was interested to get lineage os 17.
Thanks in advance.
mechag said:
Hi,
Title says it all. I heard about android 10 on S8+ and was interested to get lineage os 17.
Thanks in advance.
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It works on my note 8 so I am pretty sure it will for the s8, just make sure you have the OEM toggle turned on.
stonedpsycho said:
It works on my note 8 so I am pretty sure it will for the s8, just make sure you have the OEM toggle turned on.
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But do I need to downgrade (if possible)? Don't Samsung secure/lock the bootloader more and more with every new update/patch?
Thanks.
Firmware version is G955FXXS6DSL2 btw
mechag said:
Firmware version is G955FXXS6DSL2 btw
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It is Exynos right?
You just can't downgrade bootloaders, with the build number you just posted, if you count 5 in from the end, you can see you are on bootloader 6, so you can not flash bootloader 5 or lower filmware.
As long as you have the OEM toggle turn on, you can flash TWRP and a custom rom. Just if you want to go back to stock filmware, just make sure you flash bootloader 6 or higher.
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
Also, please could someone link which twrp is the right one to flash (can I just use regular Odin as well?) because there are so many out there and I really don't want to brick.
Thanks in advance.
Bump. I am a complete newbie and I just want someone to guide me to the correct XDA thread.
Thanks in advance.
mechag said:
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
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You can not flash older bootloaders? I think, at least not in Odin, on TWRP tho I'm not sure, TBH IDK what would happen lol
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mechag said:
Also, please could someone link which twrp is the right one to flash (can I just use regular Odin as well?) because there are so many out there and I really don't want to brick.
Thanks in advance.
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If you search here on XDA you will find the TWRP post of corsicanu, that's the correct one and, there is a link for Odin
mechag said:
When reverting, if I flash bootloader 5, my phone (it is exynos) will brick or simply not work?
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Odin will just fail and not do anything, I screwed up something and had to reflash factory image, but didn't realize I was flashing an older bootloader version, once I tried to flash current one and it was fine