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New OTA update - BuIld LMY47X.G928CXXU2A0J5 blocks recovery and root on G928C

Guys I have a G928C model which just received an OTA update of some 150MB. I can confirm that it is a fresh update which came today.
After updating I tried flashing custom recovery following the method mentioned on [HOW TO] Rooting Flashing Custom Recovery & Kernal thread. Odin fails to flash recovery, stock recovery remains. Other two images are of me trying to flash the older stock rom which gives another strange error.
Please help me out.

Did you enable the option oem unlock in developers options?

OEM unlock and usb debugging were on

MD5 of the files were ok? I assume you have the kernel/recovery specifically for your device.

No issues with MD5, kernel or recovery. Was running the device with custom recovery,kernel and root before i went back to stock and updated it OTA.

It is mentioned a few times that J5 is NOT downgradeable, so no chance to go back to you old rom!
and, if i remember right, it also has been mentioned that J5 blocks custom recovery! search in the general section!

TML1504 said:
It is mentioned a few times that J5 is NOT downgradeable, so no chance to go back to you old rom!
and, if i remember right, it also has been mentioned that J5 blocks custom recovery! search in the general section!
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tried flashing via ODIN and now i'm stuck
can anyone help?

yaron316 said:
tried flashing via ODIN and now i'm stuck
can anyone help?
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Try to load you Firmware by click "AP" button

dkido said:
Try to load you Firmware by click "AP" button
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dude.... i'm really dumb...
thank you so much!

yaron316 said:
dude.... i'm really dumb...
thank you so much!
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was is possible to flash the new firmware or its true about J5 that is not downgradable?

citytrader said:
was is possible to flash the new firmware or its true about J5 that is not downgradable?
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it is not down-gradable. i could only install the latest firmware, if i tried the previous one, i got an error stating it cannot be downgraded.

Did you try to flash arter lastest recovery, 7.1

dkido said:
Did you try to flash arter lastest recovery, 7.1
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nope. don't want to trip knox just yet...

HELP!! I think i bricked my phone (SM-A700FD) please help me

I tried to root my galaxy A7 5.0.2 lollipop. Odin said passed but something is wrong.
I'll keep things simple:
status: stuck at logo screen (boot loop)
"Recovery is seandroid enforcing"
"Set Warranty Bit: recovery" in the top of the screen
Recovery: no
Download mode: yes

roberttherobert said:
I tried to root my galaxy A7 5.0.2 lollipop. Odin said passed but something is wrong.
I'll keep things simple:
status: stuck at logo screen (boot loop)
"Recovery is seandroid enforcing"
"Set Warranty Bit: recovery" in the top of the screen
Recovery: no
Download mode: yes
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Flash the stock ROM using odin again. Download the ROM extract the .tar.md5 file and place in the AP/PDA section of odin. Now hit the start button. Done
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Flash the stock ROM using odin again. Download the ROM extract the .tar.md5 file and place in the AP/PDA section of odin. Now hit the start button. Done
tra_dax
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does anybody have a link to the stock rom??

You cheak sammobile.com search your model and download

roberttherobert said:
does anybody have a link to the stock rom??
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-A700FD/ Just go here and select your firmware then download it and follow the instructions above

Lol, I m late to reply.???. Nvm
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Still need help
guys i tried flashing stock rom, text at the top is gone but so far same status. stuck at boot screen, no recovery accessible. PLS HELP

roberttherobert said:
guys i tried flashing stock rom, text at the top is gone but so far same status. stuck at boot screen, no recovery accessible. PLS HELP
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Flash the bootloader and CSC files with the stock firmware. The bootloader file should go in bootloaders section, CSC file in CSC and firmware file in AP/PDA.
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Flash the bootloader and CSC files with the stock firmware. The bootloader file should go in bootloaders section, CSC file in CSC and firmware file in AP/PDA.
tra_dax
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ill try that thank you

roberttherobert said:
ill try that thank you
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Here's the link:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?_e_pi_=7,PAGE_ID10,1589468915
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[problem solved] thank you guys
thank you guys so much

tra_dax said:
Here's the link:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?_e_pi_=7,PAGE_ID10,1589468915
tra_dax
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yeah thats actually the one i used. thanks you for your help. one last thing im on 4.4.4 now and i cant seem to detect the ota, is there any way to upgrade by getting it to detect the update cuz im kinda scared to flash the upgrade myself now

roberttherobert said:
yeah thats actually the one i used. thanks you for your help. one last thing im on 4.4.4 now and i cant seem to detect the ota, is there any way to upgrade by getting it to detect the update cuz im kinda scared to flash the upgrade myself now
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Did my solution worked??
And second thing if ota is not detected by ur phone then I think so u need to flash it manually.
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Did my solution worked??
And second thing if ota is not detected by ur phone then I think so u need to flash it manually.
tra_dax
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yeah it worked

roberttherobert said:
yeah it worked
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Well I was expecting that u will thank me???
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Well I was expecting that u will thank me
tra_dax
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i did!! really appreciated it

roberttherobert said:
i did!! really appreciated it
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???
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
Flash the bootloader and CSC files with the stock firmware. The bootloader file should go in bootloaders section, CSC file in CSC and firmware file in AP/PDA.
tra_dax
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one last thing, how come i cant get ota updates anymore? the lollipop ota update is already out for my device and i was running it before but now when i check for update it says latest updates have been installed even though im still running kitkat

roberttherobert said:
one last thing, how come i cant get ota updates anymore? the lollipop ota update is already out for my device and i was running it before but now when i check for update it says latest updates have been installed even though im still running kitkat
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I m trying to find it out.
P.C. I m new to developing so I m still learning.
BTW did u try to flash the lollipop update manually via Odin?
Did u get the modem file in that firmware? If yes then flash it too with Odin. This might work to get the ota update.
tra_dax

tra_dax said:
I m trying to find it out.
P.C. I m new to developing so I m still learning.
BTW did u try to flash the lollipop update manually via Odin?
Did u get the modem file in that firmware? If yes then flash it too with Odin. This might work to get the ota update.
tra_dax
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whats a modem file?

Need help with my new Nexus6P

Hi guys, i tried to root and download twrp for my N6P
I have succsesfully installed the last twrp, then i have installed the supersu 2.46 but no the phone does not boot anymore? can anyone help me?
Regards,
Taker

Taker18 said:
Hi guys, i tried to root and download twrp for my N6P
I have succsesfully installed the last twrp, then i have installed the supersu 2.46 but no the phone does not boot anymore? can anyone help me?
Regards,
Taker
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You are probably using an outdated version of SuperSU, that apparently doesn't support latest Marshmallow builds. Try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

@DJBhardwaj
booting for me but now i have another problem, i was using an old verndor img, system sayas to me i need to install a newer one but now phone stuck on bootscreen

Taker18 said:
@DJBhardwaj
booting for me but now i have another problem, i was using an old verndor img, system sayas to me i need to install a newer one but now phone stuck on bootscreen
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Which ROM are you using?

@DJBhardwaj
beanstalk but my own compiled

Taker18 said:
@DJBhardwaj
beanstalk but my own compiled
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Based on which branch of 6.0.1?

DJBhardwaj said:
Based on which branch of 6.0.1?
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Yes latest 6.0.1 r42 CM-Based

Taker18 said:
Yes latest 6.0.1 r42
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I guess it's r24.
You will then need to use vendor image from MHC19Q factory image.You can find the vendor images here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/mhc19q-images-roms-t3352781

DJBhardwaj said:
I guess it's r24.
You will then need to use vendor image from MHC19Q factory image.You can find the vendor images here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/mhc19q-images-roms-t3352781
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Thanks, can i install it via adb sideload?

Taker18 said:
Thanks, can i install it via adb sideload?
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You can flash it via TWRP. I don't think sideloading would work for flashing img files.
And BTW, this was the fastest conversation I ever had on XDA :laugh:

DJBhardwaj said:
You can flash it via TWRP. I don't think sideloading would work for flashing img files.
And BTW, this was the fastest conversation I ever had on XDA :laugh:
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HAHA good :good:
but i dont know how i get it on my phone??
as i am stuck on bootscreen ? can u tell me how?

Taker18 said:
HAHA good :good:
but i dont know how i get it on my phone??
as i am stuck on bootscreen ? can u tell me how?
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Then flash it from bootloader, it's the easiest way. Connect your phone to the PC, while in bootloader mode. And then flash it using the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img

DJBhardwaj said:
Then flash it from bootloader, it's the easiest way. Connect your phone to the PC, while in bootloader mode. And then flash it using the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
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do i need to extract the file i downloaded?

Taker18 said:
do i need to extract the file i downloaded?
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Yes, and you will have the file named "vendor.img".

DJBhardwaj said:
Yes, and you will have the file named "vendor.img".
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ok thanks, flash now, hope it works now )

DJBhardwaj said:
Yes, and you will have the file named "vendor.img".
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WORKING NOW, do you have a PayPal Mail so i can donate to you?
But i get still the Message: your vendor image is out to date please flash the newest one

And i still get no network on the phone
NO-SIM @DJBhardwaj

Taker18 said:
WORKING NOW, do you have a PayPal Mail so i can donate to you?
But i get still the Message: your vendor image is out to date please flash the newest one
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No need for a donation or thanks button. You just get it resolved, it will be sufficient for me. Is your ROM synced with r25 or r24? It just came out a day ago. Just cross check.
Taker18 said:
And i still get no network on the phone
NO-SIM @DJBhardwaj
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Signals were fine before flashing this vendor?

DJBhardwaj said:
No need for a donation or thanks button. You just get it resolved, it will be sufficient for me. Is your ROM synced with r25 or r24? It just came out a day ago. Just cross check.
Signals were fine before flashing this vendor?
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No beanstalk was the first custom rom i installed on the new device, so i just installed beastalk and i have no signal, from the first sec i install it

Taker18 said:
No beanstalk was the first custom rom i installed on the new device, so i just installed beastalk and i have no signal, from the first sec i install it
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Tried updating your radio? It could be one cause. May be try switching to another ROM?

can someone help me get kitkat again on SM-G530AZ

can i downgrade from 5.1. to 4.4.?

Download 4.4...firmware from sammobile
And then> flash via odin...

minsetnaing said:
Download 4.4...firmware from sammobile
And then> flash via odin...
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No it will damage IME

so then?

abooooood said:
No it will damage IME
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so then?

GalaxyScar said:
so then?
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No, I tested from 5.0.2 to 4.4.4.
Flash wipe >>system,data,caches and davilk from twrp
And then flash via Odin
All OK

minsetnaing said:
No, I tested from 5.0.2 to 4.4.4.
Flash wipe >>system,data,caches and davilk from twrp
And then flash via Odin
All OK
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im at 5.1.1 and i cant find the the firmware for sm-g530az
do i need to be rooted to flash with odin?

GalaxyScar said:
im at 5.1.1 and i cant find the the firmware for sm-g530az
do i need to be rooted to flash with odin?
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http://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=2993
First register or login and then you will get your firmware .
Please hit thank button.

minsetnaing said:
http://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=2993
First register or login and then you will get your firmware .
Please hit thank button.
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thanks! lol i have to pay 15$?

minsetnaing said:
http://easy-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=2993
First register or login and then you will get your firmware .
Please hit thank button.
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i downloaded a file i found around here that someone shared. i got it from their google drive.
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
i try to flash it with odin but it doesnt work?

GalaxyScar said:
i downloaded a file i found around here that someone shared. i got it from their google drive.
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
i try to flash it with odin but it doesnt work?
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Try it from odin . I think that will work fine.

minsetnaing said:
Try it from odin . I think that will work fine.
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i tried but it failed. can you help me resolve this bro?
i wasn't rooted... now i am.
i'm also trying to get TWRP

GalaxyScar said:
i tried but it failed. can you help me resolve this bro?
i wasn't rooted... now i am.
i'm also trying to get TWRP
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How to solve that i don't know.
But you can do that ....
Extract az firmware tar.md5
And then create tar file to system.ext4.mbn
And flash via odin
And other too....
Sorry my bad eng.....
Thank

Downgrade to Marshmallow

Hi, I want to downgrade back to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow by flashing it through Odin. But when it starts flashing, the box says FAIL. Any solution to fix this? Thank you in advance.
Current Version on my J5 Prime: G570YDXU2BRC1 (XTC)

NoorSyafiq2014XDA said:
Hi, I want to downgrade back to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow by flashing it through Odin. But when it starts flashing, the box says FAIL. Any solution to fix this? Thank you in advance.
Current Version on my J5 Prime: G570YDXU2BRC1 (XTC)
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Before flashing the firmware you need to flash the marshmallow bootloader and modem for your device then you can successfully flash firmware.

garylawwd said:
Before flashing the firmware you need to flash the marshmallow bootloader and modem for your device then you can successfully flash firmware.
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this is what i get

NoorSyafiq2014XDA said:
this is what i get
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Try just ticking tp in Odin not all of them

garylawwd said:
Try just ticking tp in Odin not all of them
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What do you mean my "ticking tp in odin not all of them"? Sorry im slightly confused a little.

NoorSyafiq2014XDA said:
What do you mean my "ticking tp in odin not all of them"? Sorry im slightly confused a little.
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AP I mean sorry. Look at all the boxes you ticked to flash on the right hand side. Only AP should be selected

garylawwd said:
AP I mean sorry. Look at all the boxes you ticked to flash on the right hand side. Only AP should be selected
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I tried, and it downgraded to Marshmallow. But it doesn't downgrade the bootloader.