I tried to downgrade back to kitkat in odin but when I try to flash the stock firmware ending in ANG it says "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2> Binary 1". Can someone please help me out with this? I don't want to be stuck on 6.0.1 i'm having too many problems. Thanks!
Downgrade with Odin is limited to BOK3.
Downgrade to kitkat is possible, but tricky a little.
Have a look at this topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../guide-downgrade-to-kk-nk2-ncg-mm-lp-t3686858
bbsc said:
Downgrade with Odin is limited to BOK3.
Downgrade to kitkat is possible, but tricky a little.
Have a look at this topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../guide-downgrade-to-kk-nk2-ncg-mm-lp-t3686858
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It seems rather complicated. I had a look at that forum along with many others. I'm on marshmallow right now. How can I successfully flash to G900VVRU2BPB1 if the kitkat didnt work? The instructions in the forum don't explain very well and doesn't say if you can return to kitkat. Do I have this right?
Droid9684 said:
How can I successfully flash to G900VVRU2BPB1 if the kitkat didnt work?
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You can easily flash BPB1 with Odin, but don't forget to perform a factory reset after flashing.
You can also easily flash BOK3, BPB1, DPD1, DPF4, DPG2, DPJ2, DPL1, DPA1, DPB2, DQC2, DQD1, DQF2, DQH2 and DQI2 with Odin.
The first two are LP, the others are MM.
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You can easily flash BPB1 with Odin, but don't forget to perform a factory reset after flashing.
You can also easily flash BOK3, BPB1, DPD1, DPF4, DPG2, DPJ2, DPL1, DPA1, DPB2, DQC2, DQD1, DQF2, DQH2 and DQI2 with Odin.
The first two are LP, the others are MM.
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So all I have to do is flash BPB1? I downloaded the modem, kernal and firmware for ANCG. Do I flash those in odin with it? How do I get back to kitkat?
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You can easily flash BPB1 with Odin, but don't forget to perform a factory reset after flashing.
You can also easily flash BOK3, BPB1, DPD1, DPF4, DPG2, DPJ2, DPL1, DPA1, DPB2, DQC2, DQD1, DQF2, DQH2 and DQI2 with Odin.
The first two are LP, the others are MM.
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Sorry but I'm still not understanding what i'm doing. I read the forum you linked me and downloaded the files. So if I flash BPB1 in Odin then i'm on LL right? Then I can just flash back to kitkat?
Droid9684 said:
Sorry but I'm still not understanding what i'm doing. I read the forum you linked me and downloaded the files. So if I flash BPB1 in Odin then i'm on LL right? Then I can just flash back to kitkat?
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Right:
Yes, if you flash BPB1 in Odin then you're on LL.
No, you cannot just flash back to KK in Odin.
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Right:
Yes, if you flash BPB1 in Odin then you're on LL.
No, you cannot just flash back to KK in Odin.
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Ok well how do I get back to KK?
Droid9684 said:
Ok well how do I get back to KK?
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You've been pointed to a thread with a working guide how to do it.
And you've fulfilled the first step of that guide.
Try moving forward.
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You've been pointed to a thread with a working guide how to do it.
And you've fulfilled the first step of that guide.
Try moving forward.
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I followed the guide but once I got on to lollipop I tried to root with King root that was provided in lolliroot and it was not successful. Said "root method not available". I then tried to root with towelroot and was not successful. I was able to get back to 6.0.1 for now. I'm a bit upset that I followed the guide and it didn't work. Any suggestions on how else to root 5.0 and get back to 4.4.2 kit kat? Thanks!
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Ive been on the new update for a while and have had a few bugs ie, auto brightness, auto rotation, gear watch not function properly with phone and a few other small issues that ive troubleshot around on here even trying the samsung hub fix even with other roms such as baja and hyperdrive
All I want to do is do a full wipe and revert to stock factory out of the box with the newest update.
To get back to factory im going to follow this thread (also will that downgrade the firmware from kk to jb?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Then ive downloaded the modem and full stock tar files from here for the nc4 update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
but ive also found so many nc4 files that are all different sizes im not sure what exactly i need and whats a duplicate such as the nc4 file listed in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
Any help would be greatly appreciated and i will hit the thanks button. Thank you in advance
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Ive been on the new update for a while and have had a few bugs ie, auto brightness, auto rotation, gear watch not function properly with phone and a few other small issues that ive troubleshot around on here even trying the samsung hub fix even with other roms such as baja and hyperdrive
All I want to do is do a full wipe and revert to stock factory out of the box with the newest update.
To get back to factory im going to follow this thread (also will that downgrade the firmware from kk to jb?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Then ive downloaded the modem and full stock tar files from here for the nc4 update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
but ive also found so many nc4 files that are all different sizes im not sure what exactly i need and whats a duplicate such as the nc4 file listed in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
Any help would be greatly appreciated and i will hit the thanks button. Thank you in advance
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Did you initially take the OTA and root or did you upgrade from MJE to 4.4.2 via a ROM flash and Odin?
If you rooted MJE and upgraded that way all you need to do is follow the instructions in the first link you posted then take the OTA.
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Did you initially take the OTA and root or did you upgrade from MJE to 4.4.2 via a ROM flash and Odin?
If you rooted MJE and upgraded that way all you need to do is follow the instructions in the first link you posted then take the OTA.
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I did the e ROM method via Odin, thank you for the quick reply
thedoseofdopeness said:
I did the e ROM method via Odin, thank you for the quick reply
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E ROM method?
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E ROM method?
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Sorry typo wouldn't let me correct but I flashed the special leak that beans town posted via odin
thedoseofdopeness said:
Sorry typo wouldn't let me correct but I flashed the special leak that beans town posted via odin
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Was it NC2 or NC4?
If it was NC2 and you just want stock NC4 (OTA) then just use the instructions in the first link you posted, that will bring you back to stock MJE, then just take the OTA. I would also follow these instructions to fully wipe your internal sdcard in SS before using Odin to go back to MJE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798223
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Was it NC2 or NC4?
If it was NC2 and you just want stock NC4 (OTA) then just use the instructions in the first link you posted, that will bring you back to stock MJE, then just take the OTA. I would also follow these instructions to fully wipe your internal sdcard in SS before using Odin to go back to MJE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798223
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I believe the 4.4.2 nc2 my baseband is nc2 I will be wanting to use the Baja ROM 16 when it comes out the next couple of days
thedoseofdopeness said:
I believe the 4.4.2 nc2 my baseband is nc2 I will be wanting to use the Baja ROM 16 when it comes out the next couple of days
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If it was NC2 (check your build number in about phone and see if it ends in NC2) then use Odin to flash the full MJE tar file, root it with Towelroot, install SS (3.65) , SU and busybox (once you install the BB app open it and do the actuall install). Once that is all done I would suggest you install beans stock, root, deodex NC4 ROM and then wait for Baja 16.
Just follow the instructions in the second post for "Coming From NC2/MJE"
Here is a link to that ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
airmaxx23 said:
If it was NC2 (check your build number in about phone and see if it ends in NC2) then use Odin to flash the full MJE tar file, root it with Towelroot, install SS (3.65) , SU and busybox (once you install the BB app open it and do the actuall install). Once that is all done I would suggest you install beans stock, root, deodex NC4 ROM and then wait for Baja 16.
Just follow the instructions in the second post for "Coming From NC2/MJE"
Here is a link to that ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
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I'm running Baja 15 so my build number just says brasc085 :/
thedoseofdopeness said:
I'm running Baja 15 so my build number just says brasc085 :/
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Just follow the instructions in my previous post and you'll be fine.
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Just follow the instructions in my previous post and you'll be fine.
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Thank you so much for all the help, I really appreciate all you're time :]
thedoseofdopeness said:
Thank you so much for all the help, I really appreciate all you're time :]
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Not a problem, I'm glad I could help. Just post back once you're done to let me know that everything worked.
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Not a problem, I'm glad I could help. Just post back once you're done to let me know that everything worked.
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Sounds good :]
airmaxx23 said:
Not a problem, I'm glad I could help. Just post back once you're done to let me know that everything worked.
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Just finished and everything is working perfectly, thank you again :]
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Just finished and everything is working perfectly, thank you again :]
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Great, I'm glad it works out for you.
I recently "upgraded" to 5.0.1 from 4.4.4 google play edition (nb1) and i quickly regretted it! I used Muniz's method to upgrade and root but I forgot completely how much touchwiz SUCKS! it's so frustrating having so many limitations to what i can do to my s4.
I did plan on getting the S6 seeing as I'm up for my 2 year upgrade with ATT but after playing with touchwiz again I realized how much I loved my pure android experience and Xposed options. Does anyone have any recommendations on downgrading and go back to a pure android lollipop rom?
btw i'll probably just wait on the moto x 2015
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
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I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
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So we are stuck? No downgrading options? No lollipop custom rom options?
When I upgraded it was to get ready for my S6 that I was gong to get but then I realized I don't want anything to do with touchwiz...
Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
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Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
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Because I don't have a custom recovery installed...
Unless there is a way to do it with ODIN. Can you link the correct method to downgrade? I have the i337 ATT model.
Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
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Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
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I've been reading that upgrading to oc3 might possibly lock the bootloader. i havent tried to ODIN 4.4 tho yet cuz i haven't gotten clear info yet. I could ODIN and downgrade but I'm not sure if it will brick my phone
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
Update: It seems like its not working as well. Since I couldn't do it through ODIN, I guess Kies wouldn't work as well. Do I have a soft brick here? Damn.
prufessor_oak said:
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
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the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
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the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
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But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
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But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
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are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
Tank87 said:
are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
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Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
prufessor_oak said:
Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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good luck. if it works let me know what you used and if you are able to get custom roms again.
prufessor_oak said:
Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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MK2 -- Jelly Bean 4.3
Can only be used if you are on MLD, MK2, or earlier base.
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yup! i think this is your problem
Tank87 said:
yup! i think this is your problem
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I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
prufessor_oak said:
I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
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so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
Tank87 said:
so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
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well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
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I just did it. It worked. Only took 10 minutes. Use this file.
I followed the NJ4 -- KitKat 4.4.4 downgrade process.
You can only go back as far as nb1. Use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221, it has the files and instructions you'll need.
1.) How do I return to stock?
And 2.) Where could I download the NI2 Stock Kernel for S5 SM-G900V it is one of the steps on another site to root. This NI2 download link returns a 404 error. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866
Inside this zip
Thank you so much! And could you please answer question #1?
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Thank you so much! And could you please answer question #1?
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Rooted stock or just stock? What firmware- build?
Rooted stock on SM-G900V variant. And KitKat 4.4.2
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Rooted stock on SM-G900V variant. And KitKat 4.4.2
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NI2 is 4.4.4. Regardless, you need to go to NCG, 4.4.2 to get root. Odin the full stock NCG tar. Root with towelroot. Then download SuperSU from play store. Update the binaries and reboot. Download busybox from play store, then install. Install safestrap.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112652178
Thank you so much!!!!
So flash the full NCG in Odin and not NI2?
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So flash the full NCG in Odin and not NI2?
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Yes, if you want root.
Tulsadiver said:
Yes, if you want root.
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Hey, again thank you so much!!!
Tulsadiver said:
Yes, if you want root.
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What is the difference to root for the way you said in my thread and between the OP in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
php111 said:
What is the difference to root for the way you said in my thread and between the OP in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
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The NGC tar file is a little different. Other than that, they left out some of the details.
Tulsadiver said:
NI2 is 4.4.4. Regardless, you need to go to NCG, 4.4.2 to get root. Odin the full stock NCG tar. Root with towelroot. Then download SuperSU from play store. Update the binaries and reboot. Download busybox from play store, then install. Install safestrap.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23610159112652178
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following trying to fix my wife's S5 with Odin and this method hers is uprooted but she wiped everything by letting the kids play with her phone and Resetting it and ever since lollipop update her wifi hasn't worked
Ron0716 said:
following trying to fix my wife's S5 with Odin and this method hers is uprooted but she wiped everything by letting the kids play with her phone and Resetting it and ever since lollipop update her wifi hasn't worked
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Been a while since I messed with an S5. Did you follow the procedure in post #6?
Tulsadiver said:
Been a while since I messed with an S5. Did you follow the procedure in post #6?
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I going to, But the Rom Doesn't exist anymore????? is there anywhere I can find it so that I can Flash it to her phone real quick???
Ron0716 said:
I going to, But the Rom Doesn't exist anymore????? is there anywhere I can find it so that I can Flash it to her phone real quick???
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They should be located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
What firmware are you on now? Not all firmwares can downgrade and root.
Instructions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-painiacs-essential-guide-to-t3319848
Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
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Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
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cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
kotuamoalt said:
I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
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this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I don't think that will help me. I want to root. Unless things have changed, I need to roll back to NK2.
shahram Ali said:
this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
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MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
kotuamoalt said:
MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
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that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
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Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
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Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
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cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
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that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
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I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
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I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
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good luck bro
shahram Ali said:
cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
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I was also unable to flash the entire NK2 firmware. And yes I am crazy.
So I'm currently on the Hyperdrive rom on Android 4.4.2, and I am thinking of upgrading to Lollipop, but the only thing that is holding me back is that if I upgrade to lollipop, I will not be able to unlock the SIM.
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So I'm currently on the Hyperdrive rom on Android 4.4.2, and I am thinking of upgrading to Lollipop, but the only thing that is holding me back is that if I upgrade to lollipop, I will not be able to unlock the SIM.
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I am sure you are not talking about bootloader unlock (exploit).
I am using lollipop now. I unlocked my sim when I was using jelly bean. Sim unlock is based on the phone IMEI. As long as your EFS partition is intact, you should not be worrying about that.
So if I do Odin/FlashFire to Lollipop, my phone will remain SIM unlocked?
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So if I do Odin/FlashFire to Lollipop, my phone will remain SIM unlocked?
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Which bootloader are you on? If you're on MDL or MDB , do not upgrade to lollipop unless you flash the stock based golden eye or gold finger roms or any other AOSP lollipop rom. If you are on any other bootloader aside from MDL or MDB, go ahead and upgrade officially.
Your phone should remain sim unlocked if you use a custom rom to upgrade like the ones meantioned above.
StoneyJSG said:
Which bootloader are you on? If you're on MDL or MDB , do not upgrade to lollipop unless you flash the stock based golden eye or gold finger roms or any other AOSP lollipop rom. If you are on any other bootloader aside from MDL or MDB, go ahead and upgrade officially.
Your phone should remain sim unlocked if you use a custom rom to upgrade like the ones meantioned above.
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my bootloader appears to be NC1. Which method do you recommend for upgrading to Lollipop?
safwanz1 said:
my bootloader appears to be NC1. Which method do you recommend for upgrading to Lollipop?
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Are you on safestrap? If you are, safestrap works well only in kit-kat. It is a pain to use safestrap in llolipop. I use fashfire instead.
Since you are on custom rom all you have to do is install flashfire and flash the rooted lollipop rom. The instructions can be found at here.
The instruction are written for the latest lollipop rooted rom (OK2). I stay with OC4. If you want to upgrade to OC4 do let me know. I will give you the link for the OC4.
All the necessary files and instructions can be found at here.
You might also want to download the NB1 firmware cooked by Muniz_ri. If you soft-brick your phone in the process or in the near future, that is where have to start with.
If you have questions please quote this in the reply so that I know you have a question.
sway8966 said:
Are you on safestrap? If you are, safestrap works well only in kit-kat. It is a pain to use safestrap in llolipop. I use fashfire instead.
Since you are on custom rom all you have to do is install flashfire and flash the rooted lollipop rom. The instructions can be found at here.
The instruction are written for the latest lollipop rooted rom (OK2). I stay with OC4. If you want to upgrade to OC4 do let me know. I will give you the link for the OC4.
All the necessary files and instructions can be found at here.
You might also want to download the NB1 firmware cooked by Muniz_ri. If you soft-brick your phone in the process or in the near future, that is where have to start with.
If you have questions please quote this in the reply so that I know you have a question.
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What's the main differences between OK4 and OC4?
Yes I am on Safestrap
safwanz1 said:
What's the main differences between OK4 and OC4?
Yes I am on Safestrap
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If you are on safestrap, you might need to uninstall it first before you upgrade to lollipop.
Well OK2 was released after OC4 so it might have some better features. But I did not have a chance to be on OK2 for long to notice it. When I was on OK2 my back button stop working so I had to downgrade to OC4.
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If you are on safestrap, you might need to uninstall it first before you upgrade to lollipop.
Well OK2 was released after OC4 so it might have some better features. But I did not have a chance to be on OK2 for long to notice it. When I was on OK2 my back button stop working so I had to downgrade to OC4.
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Thanks for clearing the air man, really appreciate it. I think I will go with the Thor ROM because it looks to be the best.
You mentioned safe strap was wierd with lollipop, in what way?
safwanz1 said:
Thanks for clearing the air man, really appreciate it. I think I will go with the Thor ROM because it looks to be the best.
You mentioned safe strap was wierd with lollipop, in what way?
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They did not make safestrap for the lollipop. Safestrap only works on NC1 kernel. So if you were on lollipop and safestrap installed, everytime you reboot you need to tap the proceed several time finish the boot. Also if you want to use the safestrap to flash something or backup, you need to run NC1 flasher to reinstall the NC1 kernel first. Once you finish your deed, you need to flash the lollipop kernel back. That was why I said using safestrap in lollipop is a pain. You can read about that in this forum.
Download and keep this NB1 firmware. If you softbrick your phone this is the only thing that can save you.
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They did not make safestrap for the lollipop. Safestrap only works on NC1 kernel. So if you were on lollipop and safestrap installed, everytime you reboot you need to tap the proceed several time finish the boot. Also if you want to use the safestrap to flash something or backup, you need to run NC1 flasher to reinstall the NC1 kernel first. Once you finish your deed, you need to flash the lollipop kernel back. That was why I said using safestrap in lollipop is a pain. You can read about that in this forum.
Download and keep this NB1 firmware. If you softbrick your phone this is the only thing that can save you.
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Downloading the file and I'm gonna keep it on my SD card. The several time pressing thing I already have to do on my phone so I'm fine with that. Where do I get the NC1 Flasher?
safwanz1 said:
Downloading the file and I'm gonna keep it on my SD card. The several time pressing thing I already have to do on my phone so I'm fine with that. Where do I get the NC1 Flasher?
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So, I forgot to set the reboot to download, and now I have booted into the Lollipop OS. What should I do?
safwanz1 said:
So, I forgot to set the reboot to download, and now I have booted into the Lollipop OS. What should I do?
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You need to go to download mode so that you can flash the lollipop bootloader . If you boot into lollipop your modem, etc might not work properly.