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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...

I would like to go in stock rom help me please

Hi, everybody.
I want to ask for your help for my problem I have updated bootloader and the modem of mine s5 g900f ITV with next version G900FXXU1CPB2 installing insanity v3 s7 . Now I would like to go back to the stock rom but as for my csc there is not the update marshmallow like I can go back to the stock lollipop. Thank you in advance for everybody, especially that they will take care about this my problem.

You mean you are not getting an update for 6.0.1 on your stock s5? I am a bit confused by your post.

Riizq said:
You mean you are not getting an update for 6.0.1 on your stock s5? I am a bit confused by your post.
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Hello where are you confused? For my s5 g900f Italy is not present at this time to update the 6.0.1 so back in storage should flashare 5.0. But I do not know how doing

marcello.paura said:
Hello where are you confused? For my s5 g900f Italy is not present at this time to update the 6.0.1 so back in storage should flashare 5.0. But I do not know how doing
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You have installed a custom rom and you want to go back to stock rom. Okay
Find your stock rom here (re-check your version of s5)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/
Install twrp for s5 via app (if rooted) or via odin.
google it for links.

Riizq said:
You have installed a custom rom and you want to go back to stock rom. Okay
Find your stock rom here (re-check your version of s5)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/
Install twrp for s5 via app (if rooted) or via odin.
google it for links.
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Okay okay. But the problem for Italy no brand is not 6.0.1 is only 5.0 and get changed bl cp to not put our bootloop

marcello.paura said:
Okay okay. But the problem for Italy no brand is not 6.0.1 is only 5.0 and get changed bl cp to not put our bootloop
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You stuck at bootloader bootloop? Well, you need to update your bootloader. That will fix it.
There might be an update for marshmallow for Italian s5. Wait for some time.

Riizq said:
You stuck at bootloader bootloop? Well, you need to update your bootloader. That will fix it.
There might be an update for marshmallow for Italian s5. Wait for some time.
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I was on lollipop so wanting to try marshmallow I have updated the bootloader and the modem with the cpb2 and then I installed insanity v3 s7

marcello.paura said:
I was on lollipop so wanting to try marshmallow I have updated the bootloader and the modem with the cpb2 and then I installed insanity v3 s7
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The official marshmallow isn't out yet for your s5 version.
Lets hope that you get an update soon.

Riizq said:
The official marshmallow isn't out yet for your s5 version.
Lets hope that you get an update soon.
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So i wait for the official update then flash it through odin without problems? Thank you bro

marcello.paura said:
So i wait for the official update then flash it through odin without problems? Thank you bro
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You don't need to flash it via odin. You can do it through OTA (on the air.) You will get a notification when you have the update available.

Riizq said:
You don't need to flash it via odin. You can do it through OTA (on the air.) You will get a notification when you have the update available.
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Bro i am in custom rom insanity s7 v3 whit marshmallow bl and cp (cpb2)

If you want official marshmallow touch wiz, then you need to flash stock rom and then update it to marshmallow through OTA. That is what I meant.

Riizq said:
If you want official marshmallow touch wiz, then you need to flash stock rom and then update it to marshmallow through OTA. That is what I meant.
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I can flash stock rom 5.0 if i have bootloader and midem 6.0.1?

marcello.paura said:
I can flash stock rom 5.0 if i have bootloader and midem 6.0.1?
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Or i can flash another firmweare this for example http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/72004/G900FXXU1CPE9_G900FOXX1CPE2_XEF

Downgrading From N to MM

So nougat came out officially and I want to downgrade from the unofficial build to MM to the official N but whenever I try to odin back, I get a model mismatch fail error. I am using prince comsey odin and I've factory reset and wiped cache but nothing seems to be working. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!

RileyIssKing said:
So nougat came out officially and I want to downgrade from the unofficial build to MM to the official N but whenever I try to odin back, I get a model mismatch fail error. I am using prince comsey odin and I've factory reset and wiped cache but nothing seems to be working. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!
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On what build are you ? If you on BQA6 you are on official Nougat firmware. You don't have to do anything. If you are on BQA4 you need to use Odin from this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-pi2-s7-edge-sm-g935a-10-03-16-t3477246 and firmware from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-s7-edge-sm-g935a-g935aucs4apk1-t3549458

norbarb said:
On what build are you ? If you on BQA6 you are on official Nougat firmware. You don't have to do anything. If you are on BQA4 you need to use Odin from this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-pi2-s7-edge-sm-g935a-10-03-16-t3477246 and firmware from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/firmware-s7-edge-sm-g935a-g935aucs4apk1-t3549458
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Thank you I am on BQA4

RileyIssKing said:
Thank you I am on BQA4
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Ok. Good luck.

norbarb said:
Ok. Good luck.
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Do i only need the AP to downgrade? That's all I got from the zip.

RileyIssKing said:
Do i only need the AP to downgrade? That's all I got from the zip.
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You need all 4 files from here : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=150220

norbarb said:
You need all 4 files from here : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=150220
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Nvm thank you

I used regular Odin (3.12x) For returning to Stock MM. Done it twice already with no problems. I used Princes for rooting.

arrogant437 said:
I used regular Odin (3.12x) For returning to Stock MM. Done it twice already with no problems. I used Princes for rooting.
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I vouch for this also

Is it possible to flash the firmware of an S5 from a different region?

I recently purchased a Galaxy S5 model (SM-G900L) and want to flash it with the (SM-G900I) firmware. Is this possible using only Odin? No root etc?
Thanks

NO. It is not possible.

西村大一 said:
NO. It is not possible.
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Will it just not accept the firmware or will it cause problems?

It will not accept the firmware. And if it accepts it, then all sort of problems will come. Not now, but at a later date.

It is possible. Install TWRP. Make a zip from the original rom and install it as a zip by TWRP.
Tool to create zip is:
Assayed Kitchen
Im Using the G900F Rom for an G900T3 Phone.
But you can't flash another modem, firmware or modem from another phone.

knojap said:
It is possible. Install TWRP. Make a zip from the original rom and install it as a zip by TWRP.
Tool to create zip is:
Assayed Kitchen
Im Using the G900F Rom for an G900T3 Phone.
But you can't flash another modem, firmware or modem from another phone.
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I am not so much worried about the modem it's just that the L I bought has tonnes of Korean text in places I can't change along with the apps that have no relevance to me. Flashing it with the Aussie I firmware would be really helpful just to remove that stuff.

stumbows said:
I am not so much worried about the modem it's just that the L I bought has tonnes of Korean text in places I can't change along with the apps that have no relevance to me. Flashing it with the Aussie I firmware would be really helpful just to remove that stuff.
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I don't know what L means? Is it Quadcore Snapdragon?
You can't damage your phone by flashing the firmware via Zip in TWRP.
The worst case is to install the Original Firmware again.

knojap said:
I don't know what L means? Is it Quadcore Snapdragon?
You can't damage your phone by flashing the firmware via Zip in TWRP.
The worst case is to install the Original Firmware again.
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Sorry I was abbreviating. L as in SM-G900L as opposed to SM-G900I.
You need an unlocked boot loader to use TWRP right?

stumbows said:
Sorry I was abbreviating. L as in SM-G900L as opposed to SM-G900I.
You need an unlocked boot loader to use TWRP right?
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Yes, you can do it by installing the correct version of TWRP by ODIN.
Maybe you'll have to acktivate the OEM Feature in the Developer Options first.

How to Downgrade from Pie Beta to Oreo ?

Is there any ways i could downgrade my S8 from Pie Beta to Oreo - I Would Love to know that & My Model is G950F

find the latest oreo firmware for your model/country and flash it with odin

Just to confirm that data will be wiped if we flash with odin even using home csc file?

xlucian said:
find the latest oreo firmware for your model/country and flash it with odin
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i already tried that and it didn't work , it keeps failing with odin

Last time I was on Beta (8.0) you could go back using Samsungs Kies.
It flashed latest available firmware on your phone.

yener90 said:
Last time I was on Beta (8.0) you could go back using Samsungs Kies.
It flashed latest available firmware on your phone.
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The issue is Samsung Kies doesn't Support Galaxy S8 Anymore

PrinceGumPlay said:
i already tried that and it didn't work , it keeps failing with odin
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worked fine for me.
make sure that you have the right firmware for your variant and each file in the right place in odin.
also, what is exactly that odin fails on?

PrinceGumPlay said:
The issue is Samsung Kies doesn't Support Galaxy S8 Anymore
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What? I would believe you if you would say S5. But S8 is not so old.

Use Odin, I downgraded to CRL3 version without problems. In case of errors, enter into stock recovery and make factory reset.

Debren said:
Use Odin, I downgraded to CRL3 version without problems. In case of errors, enter into stock recovery and make factory reset.
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i tried to downgrade to CRL3 and it was unsuccessful with odin , it fails for no reason

PrinceGumPlay said:
i tried to downgrade to CRL3 and it was unsuccessful with odin , it fails for no reason
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Try the official method with smart switch from a Pc that Samsung recommends (Read screenshot below)

ELMoro752 said:
Try the official method with smart switch from a Pc that Samsung recommends (Read screenshot below)
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the screenshots don't show up tho

PrinceGumPlay said:
the screenshots don't show up tho
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Here's the text copied and paste ?
"10. How can I restore the official software during the Beta Programme?
You can re-install the official software by using the PC version of Smart Switch.
(You can download it from the following link - http://www.samsung.com/uk/getting-started/smart-switch/).
Please connect your phone to your computer, launch Smart Switch on your computer, and press the “Update” button to re-install the official software (rollback). "

Debren said:
Use Odin, I downgraded to CRL3 version without problems. In case of errors, enter into stock recovery and make factory reset.
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In which beta of the Pie were you?

Gabriel Martins said:
In which beta of the Pie were you?
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beta 2

Debren said:
beta 2
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Did you install the December or January patch version using Odin? Another question, where can I see the bootloader version, could it show with an image?

Gabriel Martins said:
Did you install the December or January patch version using Odin? Another question, where can I see the bootloader version, could it show with an image?
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I went back to CRL3 version, which has December security patches. A few moments later phone announced CRLB update by itself.
Settings - Phone Informations - Software Informations (translating from my PL version)

I just downgraded back to Oreo from DRL5 Pie build last night. I Odin back to CRK1. From here you can stay or update to latest Oreo build. After I flashed CRK1, I did have to go into recovery and wipe data/factory reset. It will just remove everything from your phone to factory defaults. Make sure you remember your google login details or you could get locked out of your phone. And back up your photos and stuff. I'm on sprint s8+.

Downgrade to oreo
PrinceGumPlay said:
i tried to downgrade to CRL3 and it was unsuccessful with odin , it fails for no reason
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Hi, I wanted to ask you if you managed to restore Oreo?

Downgrade from DRL5 to CRL1
Palingenesis said:
I just downgraded back to Oreo from DRL5 Pie build last night. I Odin back to CRK1. From here you can stay or update to latest Oreo build. After I flashed CRK1, I did have to go into recovery and wipe data/factory reset. It will just remove everything from your phone to factory defaults. Make sure you remember your google login details or you could get locked out of your phone. And back up your photos and stuff. I'm on sprint s8+.
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Hello ..... I upgraded CRL1 to DRL5 but now I can't go from DRL5 to DRL7, in order to do that I have to downgrade to CTL1 ..... I see you managed to downgrade to CRK1 using Odin, how you did that?? Can you provide a guide or a tutorial?? Thanks!!