I have a Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910V that I successfully rooted a couple of years ago. I played it safe and installed the stock ROM per the instructions, N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW [5.1.1 Stock FW]. I also have TWRP installed. The issue I'm having now is I'm working in a building that I get no service whatsoever, except at the front door. It's terrible, but someone told me I should use WiFi calling, since we have WiFi throughout the building. He had me all pumped up until I realized I didn't have the option for WiFi calling on my Note 4. After researching it, I believe you must have at least Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
Can someone confirm this or tell me what I need to do so I can enable this wonderful feature called WiFi calling on my phone? This would be a godsend for me. I've been told that since I have TWRP installed I can pretty much install and test any roms, but I've been afraid to because I figured there has to be more to it than that.
Thank you!
Modify_inc said:
I have a Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910V that I successfully rooted a couple of years ago. I played it safe and installed the stock ROM per the instructions, N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW [5.1.1 Stock FW]. I also have TWRP installed. The issue I'm having now is I'm working in a building that I get no service whatsoever, except at the front door. It's terrible, but someone told me I should use WiFi calling, since we have WiFi throughout the building. He had me all pumped up until I realized I didn't have the option for WiFi calling on my Note 4. After researching it, I believe you must have at least Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow).
Can someone confirm this or tell me what I need to do so I can enable this wonderful feature called WiFi calling on my phone? This would be a godsend for me. I've been told that since I have TWRP installed I can pretty much install and test any roms, but I've been afraid to because I figured there has to be more to it than that.
Thank you!
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I'm almost certain that is a marshmallow feature. If you can see the option but it's grayed out and you can't turn it on then there's a fix for that. Otherwise you would need to upgrade to 6.0.1 and you'll have to go through the bootloader unlock method with a 6.0.1 bootloader is the only obstacle. If you don't update the bootloader your wifi won't work with the 6.0.1 roms.
Use this link for a guide to unlock your bootloader.
If you see the option but it's grayed out then follow this guide.
kevintm78 said:
I'm almost certain that is a marshmallow feature. If you can see the option but it's grayed out and you can't turn it on then there's a fix for that. Otherwise you would need to upgrade to 6.0.1 and you'll have to go through the bootloader unlock method with a 6.0.1 bootloader is the only obstacle. If you don't update the bootloader your wifi won't work with the 6.0.1 roms.
Use this link for a guide to unlock your bootloader.
If you see the option but it's grayed out then follow this guide.
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Thank you for the reply and the link! I wish it were only greyed, but no, I do not have the option at all.
Regarding the bootloader, the link you provided shows in the title that it is for N910VVRU2CQI2, but I have N910VVRU2BPA1. I did originally have N910VVRU2CQI2, but to root my phone, I was told to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW [5.1.1 Stock FW] ROM to my phone.
Will I need to revert back to N910VVRU2CQI2 or can I still follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader with my current N910VVRU2BPA1 baseband version?
Thank you, again!
Modify_inc said:
Thank you for the reply and the link! I wish it were only greyed, but no, I do not have the option at all.
Regarding the bootloader, the link you provided shows in the title that it is for N910VVRU2CQI2, but I have N910VVRU2BPA1. I did originally have N910VVRU2CQI2, but to root my phone, I was told to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_VZW [5.1.1 Stock FW] ROM to my phone.
Will I need to revert back to N910VVRU2CQI2 or can I still follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader with my current N910VVRU2BPA1 baseband version?
Thank you, again!
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No you're already at the right starting point. Just start at the step where you flash the combination firmware of BPA1_CPD1. After that the process is the same as @ryanbg posted in the original unlock method.
If you want, these are the steps I did:
1. Power down, pull the battery for 3 seconds, then boot into Download Mode
2. Using Odin, flash the BPA1\CPD1 hybrid firmware
3. Once that's done flashing reboot to recovery and factory reset. Then reboot and let that firmware install
4. Once you've gotten past all the setup part you'll want to power off again and boot to download mode again
5. Using Odin, flash the CQI2 aboot and then reboot. From this point on the process is the same as before.
6. Enable developer options, turn on USB debugging and turn on "allow unknown sources" in the security settings.
7. At this point, you'll want to have your spare SD card in and go ahead and open a command window from the same location that you have the samsung_unlock_n4-fix file in. In my case it was in my download folder and the easiest way to do that is to open that window, hold down the shift button, then right click. You should see an option that says "open command window here" then click that to open.
8. Once you open the terminal enter this command: adb devices
9. Then this command: adb push samsung_unlock_n4-fix /data/local/tmp/
10. Then install kingroot and let it start rooting. Be sure to keep the terminal open and your phone connected.
11. Once kingroot starts the rooting process do not let the phone go to sleep. Just keep a finger on the screen.
12. When kingroot gets past 50 -60 percent, enter this command in the terminal: adb shell
13. If you enter adb shell and it gives an error or says your offline, just unplug the Usb from your phone and plug it right back in. Then enter the adb shell command
14. As soon as kingroot says you're rooted, enter this command in the terminal: su (You have to grant root permission on the phone and continue)
15. Then this command: cd /data/local/tmp/
16. Then this command: chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix
17. Then this command: ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
18. Once the scripts starts it will ask you if you want to continue, just type out: yes
Then it will do it's thing, back up your bootloader, and then power your phone down when it's done.
19. Once powered down, PULL OUT YOUR SD CARD, and boot back into Download Mode
20. Using Odin, flash Twrp and immediately boot into recovery when Odin reboots your phone.
kevintm78 said:
No you're already at the right starting point. Just start at the step where you flash the combination firmware of BPA1_CPD1. After that the process is the same as @ryanbg posted in the original unlock method.
If you want, these are the steps I did:
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Thanks for all your help, I finally got around to upgrading it. Everything went smooth and I am finally running MM 6.0.1 but unfortunately, I still can't find the feature for Wi-Fi Calling. I do now have a Advanced Calling option under Settings, which I believe you must have to use WiFi Calling, but I can't find the WiFi Calling anywhere to enable it. I must say, I'm really disappointed, yet still proud of myself that I didn't brick my phone in the upgrade process.
So, any suggestions as to why I can't find WiFi Calling on MM 6.0.1?
So no one has any ideas why I would still not have the wifi calling after installing the 6.0.1 MM? Is there a security or other update that I now need to install to get this feature? I installed the Jasmine v6 rom, if that makes any difference. Is there a way I can install 7.0 Nougat on this device, and would it likely provide the wifi calling feature or likely be a waste of time and effort?
I'm using Safelink with my Verizon phone, but they are no help, though they do say they support wifi calling as long as I can enable it on the phone. Is it possible Verizon could tell me what I need even though I don't have service with them but do use their towers?
Sorry for so many questions, I just really need wifi calling and can't understand why I don't have the option for it using 6.0.1.
I found an app named WiFi Calling while browsing through my phone directory. It looks like a system file, so shouldn't that mean the phone should have it? Is my Jasmine ROM keeping it from working or is it likely something else?
I'm now using Jasmine v7, if that makes any difference.
Help! Now my wife has no phone
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No you're already at the right starting point. Just start at the step where you flash the combination firmware of BPA1_CPD1. After that the process is the same as @ryanbg posted in the original unlock method.
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I tried to do the same for my wife since she has the same exact phone running 5.1.1 with root. Everything appeared to be going fine, but after performing the last step (flashing the N910VVRU2CQL1_PartialFirmware_DevEd.tar.md5.7z via Odin) and rebooting the phone, it now goes into a boot loop. It will load the Samsung logo for about 20-30 seconds, then reboot every time. I can still access TWRP from recovery and I have cleared Dalvik and Cache, but it still does the same thing. I also reflashed JasmineROM_v7.0_N910VVRU2CPF3, cleared Dalvik and Cache again, but still the same boot loop. It does still show the word Custom under the Samsung logo at boot, so I assume that is good news. Doesn't that mean the bootloader is still unlocked or something?
If it helps, the part of the process that had me concerned was after unlocking the bootloader. I powered off the phone, and then tried to load the recovery menu so I could factory reset the phone and clear the cache, but the recovery menu never appeared. It did show the Android fix-it guy for the recovery for about 10 seconds then a short progress bar under it for about 5 seconds, then it went straight to the Samsung logo. It never did give me the actual recovery menu, just the Android fix-it guy animation, which I thought was odd because I've always had the recovery menu pop up after that.
I made a complete backup using TWRP before attempting this upgrade. So, can I just restore it or are there other steps I need to perform before I attempt to revert back?
Did you ever get this resolved? I have been having an issue since mid-July where my phone does not send or receive texts or calls within half a mile radius of my office but otherwise works great everywhere else. I don't have to be in the building...I can be standing in the parking lot, parked at a nearby building/area, or driving down the street in vicinity of the area and nothing. When I try to send a text, I get a message stating there's no service. When I try to call, the phone goes from 4G with four bars to 4G with zero bars and is stuck on "dialing". When I end the call, it goes back up to four bars.
I have tried contacting Verizon many times and they tell me I need to enable WiFi calling but I don't have the Advanced Calling option in my settings. I am also running 5.1.1 on a rooted SM-N910V. Today when I spoke to them, they told me that even though my phone shows 4G, I really only had 1G service. I find this explanation ridiculous because if this was the case, I would have problems in other areas too and not just in the middle of the 8th largest urbanized area in Louisiana (while elsewhere in the same urbanized area, the phone works great). They told me I needed to do a system update which will cause me to lose root.
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Tuesday
306sh activated with MVNO, SA300 firmware, rooted, with TWRP recovery,
working fine for past 2 months.
For unknown reasons, it decided last friday (at home, none to low signal) to do a system update
(from SA300 to S7232). Phone - on the desk- just "dinged" and msg came up "updating
system software". I attempted to cancel, but it didn't respond. Less than a minute later, "Update Successful" msg. Didn't reboot, anything, settings showed S7232 firmware. (SA300 before,
i had done my weekly backup earlier that morning).
Since then, phone constantly reboots at the "Aquos" screen; after an average 8 hours of rebooting, it will boot to setup, the talking setup screen. Works perfect for about an hour then rebooting starts again. Let battery die last nite, tried again this am - same thing rebooting.
TWRP backups don't fix problem- weekly backup, i have 6 i've tried, factory reset doesn't fix, if i try to Software Update, it checks, tells me, "up to date".
I turn on wi-fi to use the phone from home, , guessing it did a ? hit & miss ? ota update since the
wi-fi was off when it attempted the update. Home is a very minimal signal area.
Any way to force it to take the S7232 update again?
(I could update over wi-fi if i had wanted, only i didn't want the update anyhow).
thanks, rik
I can give you a link for a backup with latest firmware, you will have to wipe data tho
https://mega.nz/#!fkommKgJ!fkiaT_p8ZFOBzyJpUdNAqOZlTWpt-5hNuQ-2vvA5tSQ
This is a full backup from newest firmware but you need to wipe data before boot
sent from rooted 306sh
Stick firmware updates are not compatible with custom recoveries
sent from rooted 306sh
Just home, thanks
Hi,
Thanks for the help, just home from work (rough), so i will plug the
Aquos in tonite and hopefully be able to try the file tomorrow,
(that 8 hour boot thing), just downloaded your file, i'm ready.
This is my take-to-work personal phone, sprint zone, and i missed it today.
Your help is really appreciated.
rik
Final note
thought i'd just post to let you know the phone obviously had big problems
-- it failed to start today -- just buzz on buzz off -- even after 4 hours charging,
all i could get was the battery dead screen, wouldn't come on at all.
Guess the real problem was with hardware, i laid it away in the junk phone box
in the attic, end of Aquos Crystal.
rik
I downloaded this backup and yesterday to restore the firmware, works great, huge thank you , you saved me. :хорошо:
can you help me?
badbadri said:
I downloaded this backup and yesterday to restore the firmware, works great, huge thank you , you saved me. :хорошо:
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can you help me dude? :crying:
im already download this firmware and confuse how to restore it
im looking for how to root my phone but always confuse
and finally i installed supersu on playstore and reboot
im waiting for 5 minutes and not booting, and im plug my phone to pc and the computer request for formating all my storage
and my phone can enter the recovery mode and i go to wipe data & factory reset, and still not work
can you send to my email?
my email is [email protected]
thx ..
Question: My 306SH would not update (still at S8216). Could use your back up to update my firmaware?
After 306SH ph was acting weird, did a hard reset & saw system Software updtd to S7232, & unk file in Misc (.eCtcQjbu1dgnvtFnvnr6yepTp1M=) I then installed Malwarebytes & scan detects this S7232 software update as malicious malware Android/PUP.RiskyTool.Agent.ay (dm.redbend) "/system/priv-app/fotaClient.apk". When going to System to do an manual update, Malwarebytes popups w/same msg every scan "Software App", even aft reboot 2days ago 7/12/2017. And phone wont let me create new google acct. An error that "google account mgr not working" popup & I see that same unk file reappears. Ph not rooted -XDA says "there's no root for 306SH that works">see XDA blog 'Root for Aquos Crystal 306SH ONLY'.
Go to the Sharp USA website for the 306SH firmware, and see what firmware you are on.
Download the firmware from the versions higher than yours, and if there is a repeat, notably "kernel.img", download the most latest version of it.
Then, plug your device into your computer, make sure you have the proper drivers installed for the Sharp Aquos Crystal installed on your computer. Boot your device into bootloader. Go to a terminal, cd to the directory where you downloaded your .img's from the website, and do
fastboot flash kernel kernel.img
Ex.
fastboot flash foo foo.img
And you can flash all the latest updates. When done, exit the terminal, make sure the device is unmounted, unplug from computer, and reboot your Crystal.
Hooray, it should be updated!
turkbot said:
I can give you a link for a backup with latest firmware, you will have to wipe data tho
(Mega-nz link expired)
This is a full backup from newest firmware but you need to wipe data before boot
sent from rooted 306sh
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Turkbot, I hate to beg on my first XDA post, but is there any chance that you still have that ROM and is there any chhance that it's not TextNow loaded? I've got TWRP, Busybox, SuperSU, Xposed, and I've tried every which way to edit the prop, tweak it with modules, unlock etc (it even works with my Sprint MSL, but crashes when I try to manually set my MDN and MSID) It just says no SIM/no service and refused to give me any signal except for GPS and WIFI without one. Countless 'techs' over the phone and 3 different Sprint repair stores claim they don't have the stock firmware and Sharp actually claims that the reason they can't help me with the firmware is their contract with Sprint forbids it.. If you still have the file or a TWRP / Titanium etc backup you would be my savior.
Hi guys, thanks for taking the time to read and respond
I got a Verizon sm-g930v Galaxy s7 and my service is through T-Mobile.
I currently have Verizons very recent nougat 7 release with security patch of February 1, 2017 and baseband G930VVRU4BQA2.
I have 2 issues which might be related and I'm trying to figure out what's the best way to do it and if it is at all possible.
1) my lte speed is crap and service inside buildings is awful. I read that there are ways to unlock the bootloader but couldn't find how to do it on my phone.
2) no ussd codes work even after factory reset, every single ussd code I put (even the one to view imei) says ussd running and then says connection problem or invalid mmi.
Is it possible to flash T-Mobile nougat firmware on my phone? Will it unlock the bootloader to allow me to unlock all lte bands?
Is there another better way to solve the above issues?
Thanks for your help!
Tnewbie said:
Hi guys, thanks for taking the time to read and respond
I got a Verizon sm-g930v Galaxy s7 and my service is through T-Mobile.
I currently have Verizons very recent nougat 7 release with security patch of February 1, 2017 and baseband G930VVRU4BQA2.
I have 2 issues which might be related and I'm trying to figure out what's the best way to do it and if it is at all possible.
1) my lte speed is crap and service inside buildings is awful. I read that there are ways to unlock the bootloader but couldn't find how to do it on my phone.
2) no ussd codes work even after factory reset, every single ussd code I put (even the one to view imei) says ussd running and then says connection problem or invalid mmi.
Is it possible to flash T-Mobile nougat firmware on my phone? Will it unlock the bootloader to allow me to unlock all lte bands?
Is there another better way to solve the above issues?
Thanks for your help!
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hi, not bootloader unlock yet for the g930v, you can dowload and flash the g930t firmware G930TUVU4BQB1.
Thank you
albertordzcz said:
hi, not bootloader unlock yet for the g930v, you can dowload and flash the g930t firmware G930TUVU4BQB1.
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Is there a guide for this method? And will it solve the problem?
Tnewbie said:
Is there a guide for this method? And will it solve the problem?
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1. find/download the firmware you want to install on your phone (can find at updato.com)
2. extract the files from the firmware file to a folder
3. download/install Samsung Smart Switch
4. backup your phone settings with Samsung Smart Switch (if you have a memory card, maybe be good to remove that and back it up on PC, probably faster this way than thru Samsung Smart Switch)
5. install the latest version of Odin on your PC, open it
6. select BL/AP/CP/CSC buttons then select the matching file (BL for BL_xyz file, etc) - if you use the HOME_CSC file you will NOT have any tmobile specific features (Wifi Calling) enabled/appear, you must use the regular CSC file to add/enable these features
7. in Odin, select OPTIONS and make sure that only "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked
8. put the galaxy s7 phone in download mode (turn off....while off press VolumeDown+Home+Power until a blue screen appears, press VolumeUp button to enter download mode)
9. connect the galaxy s7 phone to the PC (you should see a blue icon appear under ID:COM afterward)
10. hit START in Odin to begin the process
11. when the process is complete (PASS appears in Odin status window) the galaxy s7 will reboot and begin to install the update
ISSUE - if the phone boots to recovery mode, dm-verity verification failed....DO NOT PANIC....simply put the phone back in download mode, connect it to the PC, and in Odin ONLY select the AP file....install only that file and let the device restart, it should boot to the user menu)
NOTES - while the device is booting to the user menu, it may sit at the Tmobile splash screen an extended amount of time the initial time - please let it sit for a few minutes, and it will boot to the user menu (subsequent restarts don't have a long delay at Tmobile screen)
12. after it boots to the user menu, connect the galaxy s7 to the PC, and restore the phone using Samsung Smart Switch
albertordzcz said:
1. find/download the firmware you want to install on your phone (can find at updato.com)
2. extract the files from the firmware file to a folder
3. download/install Samsung Smart Switch
4. backup your phone settings with Samsung Smart Switch (if you have a memory card, maybe be good to remove that and back it up on PC, probably faster this way than thru Samsung Smart Switch)
5. install the latest version of Odin on your PC, open it
6. select BL/AP/CP/CSC buttons then select the matching file (BL for BL_xyz file, etc) - if you use the HOME_CSC file you will NOT have any tmobile specific features (Wifi Calling) enabled/appear, you must use the regular CSC file to add/enable these features
7. in Odin, select OPTIONS and make sure that only "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" are checked
8. put the galaxy s7 phone in download mode (turn off....while off press VolumeDown+Home+Power until a blue screen appears, press VolumeUp button to enter download mode)
9. connect the galaxy s7 phone to the PC (you should see a blue icon appear under ID:COM afterward)
10. hit START in Odin to begin the process
11. when the process is complete (PASS appears in Odin status window) the galaxy s7 will reboot and begin to install the update
ISSUE - if the phone boots to recovery mode, dm-verity verification failed....DO NOT PANIC....simply put the phone back in download mode, connect it to the PC, and in Odin ONLY select the AP file....install only that file and let the device restart, it should boot to the user menu)
NOTES - while the device is booting to the user menu, it may sit at the Tmobile splash screen an extended amount of time the initial time - please let it sit for a few minutes, and it will boot to the user menu (subsequent restarts don't have a long delay at Tmobile screen)
12. after it boots to the user menu, connect the galaxy s7 to the PC, and restore the phone using Samsung Smart Switch
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this!! Will it let me go on T-Mobile lte bands after or that won't be possible until there is a bootloader unlock for the device?
Tnewbie said:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this!! Will it let me go on T-Mobile lte bands after or that won't be possible until there is a bootloader unlock for the device?
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Well... no bootloader unlock to free lte bands, and give a try on this rom to find if you can use your lte bands
There is a thread here related to your issue
Take a look at this thread and you may find your answers.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to/official-t-mobile-nougat-rom-verizon-t3562509
Thank you, I finally got to doing it. It was easy and I now have T-mobile OS on the phone, all Verizon stuff is gone and USSD codes now working. It seems like I was able to select all LTE bands, speed is a bit better indoors but not amazing.
Is there a reason to fully root the phone? and can someone explain what benefits would I have from rooting at this point?
Tnewbie said:
Thank you, I finally got to doing it. It was easy and I now have T-mobile OS on the phone, all Verizon stuff is gone and USSD codes now working. It seems like I was able to select all LTE bands, speed is a bit better indoors but not amazing.
Is there a reason to fully root the phone? and can someone explain what benefits would I have from rooting at this point?
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Rooting gives you full control over the phone. Think Windows "Administrator" account.
Some things that a rooted phone can do is fully disable and uninstall stock & carrier Bloatware, install true ad blocking services, firewall control.
But, with that kind of power, it's way easier to brick your phone, or kill the performance of the device if you start changing things that shouldn't be changed.
Thank you
joe.skelly said:
Rooting gives you full control over the phone. Think Windows "Administrator" account.
Some things that a rooted phone can do is fully disable and uninstall stock & carrier Bloatware, install true ad blocking services, firewall control.
But, with that kind of power, it's way easier to brick your phone, or kill the performance of the device if you start changing things that shouldn't be changed.
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In that case I'll stick with flashing for now since it def solved my imminent issues.
T-Mobile firmware on Verizon sm-g930v
albertordzcz said:
Well... no bootloader unlock to free lte bands, and give a try on this rom to find if you can use your lte bands
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This is an old thread, so I am hoping on some newer information. I have been using a Verizon Galaxy S7 on T-Mobil for about a year. This past week we were in the Lake Michigan area and I found that my wife's A21 got much better reception in several areas. I have been reading here about the g930U firmware as well as the ability to flash to the current T-Mobile ROM.
I do not need to revert back to Verizon, but I need wifi calling and all the bands that are available from T-Mobile. Can just flashing to the T-Mobile for Android 8 work for me?
Dan
dlbeaty said:
This is an old thread, so I am hoping on some newer information. I have been using a Verizon Galaxy S7 on T-Mobil for about a year. This past week we were in the Lake Michigan area and I found that my wife's A21 got much better reception in several areas. I have been reading here about the g930U firmware as well as the ability to flash to the current T-Mobile ROM.
I do not need to revert back to Verizon, but I need wifi calling and all the bands that are available from T-Mobile. Can just flashing to the T-Mobile for Android 8 work for me?
Dan
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Just flashed to the most recent t-mobile firmware on my Verizon phone successfully. Thanks to information on this thread!
@dlbeaty what did you use to flash to most recent t-mobile firmware? I have G930V Oreo I am trying to use on T-Mobile and having same issues. Would like to try to flash to resolve as well. Thanks!
Hey guys,
Long time user of XDA here, but first time poster in this forum. I would like to request help for my mother's Asus Zenfone 5 LTE (model number T00P), which has recently began to function in a way to makes it unsuitable as a daily driver. The phone is slightly over 2 years old, running stock 4.4.2, build number KOT49H.WW_Phone-11.4.6.94-20141218044000274_201406050026. I am unsure about the circumstances in which the following behaviour started.
Half the time when it boots, it immediately shows a lot of core apps FC-ing, like com.android.phone and com.android.systemui, along with another one buried, which is the KeyGuardTestActivity FC. Other times, it boots normally, but some apps do not work properly: the Phone app fails to launch as Contacts FC, Settings FC when trying to access the All tab under Applications, the file manager FC. With SIM card inserted, mobile connectivity is also a hit and miss. Holding the power button causes the phone to do a soft reboot, rather than bring up the power menu. I cannot gain ADB authorisation as SystemUI also FCs when trying to come up with the RSA authorisation message. Much of these issues render the phone pretty much unusable.
Up till this point, the phone has remained unrooted and untouched, XDA-wise, and can boot in recovery and CSC modes. However, there was a system update that was found in the stock updater, but could not be installed due to Status 7 (framework-res.apk has unexpected contents). After that failed update, there was no change to the phone, and the updater no longer works.
I have since rooted the phone with Kingroot, but freezing the keyguard produces more issues. I am at a loss at this juncture, as I am trying my best to save the phone short of a data wipe. I am very sure a data wipe would solve the issues, but many backup apps simply FC, as I would also like to backup data to shift to a new phone.
Are there any ways to help? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Never heard an XDA member let their devices remaining stock after 2 years. The best choice for you is flash another rom, Stable android 5.1 to 7.1
No need to root to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. More details you can research around here.
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
Redaki said:
Never heard an XDA member let their devices remaining stock after 2 years. The best choice for you is flash another rom, Stable android 5.1 to 7.1
No need to root to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. More details you can research around here.
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
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I don't think there are custom rom available for zenfone 5 LTE model .So that gives no choice but to stay on stock rom.
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NightRaven49 said:
Hey guys,
Long time user of XDA here, but first time poster in this forum. I would like to request help for my mother's Asus Zenfone 5 LTE (model number T00P), which has recently began to function in a way to makes it unsuitable as a daily driver. The phone is slightly over 2 years old, running stock 4.4.2, build number KOT49H.WW_Phone-11.4.6.94-20141218044000274_201406050026. I am unsure about the circumstances in which the following behaviour started.
Half the time when it boots, it immediately shows a lot of core apps FC-ing, like com.android.phone and com.android.systemui, along with another one buried, which is the KeyGuardTestActivity FC. Other times, it boots normally, but some apps do not work properly: the Phone app fails to launch as Contacts FC, Settings FC when trying to access the All tab under Applications, the file manager FC. With SIM card inserted, mobile connectivity is also a hit and miss. Holding the power button causes the phone to do a soft reboot, rather than bring up the power menu. I cannot gain ADB authorisation as SystemUI also FCs when trying to come up with the RSA authorisation message. Much of these issues render the phone pretty much unusable.
Up till this point, the phone has remained unrooted and untouched, XDA-wise, and can boot in recovery and CSC modes. However, there was a system update that was found in the stock updater, but could not be installed due to Status 7 (framework-res.apk has unexpected contents). After that failed update, there was no change to the phone, and the updater no longer works.
I have since rooted the phone with Kingroot, but freezing the keyguard produces more issues. I am at a loss at this juncture, as I am trying my best to save the phone short of a data wipe. I am very sure a data wipe would solve the issues, but many backup apps simply FC, as I would also like to backup data to shift to a new phone.
Are there any ways to help? Thanks in advance for any answers.
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Well i don't have LTE model ... But i would suggest you to upgrade to latest android version provided by Asus for your model and see if the problem persisit ....
Redaki said:
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
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Like I said in the OP, I cannot authenticate ADB as SystemUI crashes upon generating the notification for verification.
Boomshiva said:
Well i don't have LTE model ... But i would suggest you to upgrade to latest android version provided by Asus for your model and see if the problem persisit ....
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Again, in the OP, I've mentioned the Updater does not work.
Are there any other solutions?
Redaki said:
Never heard an XDA member let their devices remaining stock after 2 years. The best choice for you is flash another rom, Stable android 5.1 to 7.1
No need to root to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. More details you can research around here.
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
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Yes, but there is no custom rom for zenfone 5 lte. maybe neither custom recovery or root.
Sorry i didn't read your post carefully. Did you try to unlock bootloader ? I think it will be the same as the Intel model. Try fastboot and then fastboot OEM unlock, or flash some ifwi file like Intel model.
Then if bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP and u will have ADB.
EDIT: Solution was to sit with OP5 technician which flashed my ROM to Oxygen 4.5.1. After this didn't do it, I RMA-ed it and got a new OP5.
EDIT: TL;DR: After updating OP5 to 4.5.5, It doesn't recognizes sim nor wifi, and can't rollback to 4.5.3 that did and stuck on phone setup (needs wifi). ADB devices is empty, I have Google USB Driver from SDK, Windows 10
Hello,
I just got a new OP5 today.
Opened it in the store, came with Oxygen 4.5.3 outta the box.
I putted the sim in, and I connected to the store's wifi, all was good and even had a phone call to my mother to check if the mic and speaker are working well.
Then when I got home, I upgraded the OS to 4.5.5 through the settings, where Android suggested. I'm new to OP and android (moved from iphone 5) and so if there is a right way to do it, and that's not it, I wouldn't have known.
Then, OP5 didn't recognize the sim anymore and couldn't start the wifi (switching it on wouldn't work, it would do nothing), so I tried Factory reset. Unfortunately it didn't reset the OS as well and now I'm stuck outside can't use my sim card or connect to my home wifi to setup the device.
Tried installing OP5 usb drivers (show when connecting the OP5 to PC) and press the power button and lower speaker volume together, then flush the 4.5.3 OS through USB, but it doesn't recognize ZIP folder and when I tried to unzip and send boot image (cmd->"adb sideload boot.img) it started and then failed at 0%.
Please help, the phone right now is unusable.
Tried the Factory reset through settings, but it took so long I thought it was stuck, so I did it through recovery screen.
Sounds like you got a lemon... I'd take it back and see if they'll swap it for another. Less than a week should be replaced immediatelly, at least that's been my experience here in Oz...
ultramag69 said:
Sounds like you got a lemon... I'd take it back and see if they'll swap it for another. Less than a week should be replaced immediatelly, at least that's been my experience here in Oz...
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Why should it be replaced in less than a week? Also, isn't there a fix for adb problem so I could flash 4.3.5? Maybe a remote takeover?
Mine had 4.5.3 on it when I got it, updated to 4.5.4 then manually downloaded full rom, placed on internal memory and flashed 4.5.5 through the settings.
Had zero problems with WIFI before, during and after the update. No problems since.
Generally updating to a higher firmware version won't allow you to regress back to the lower, not sure with Oneplus as this is my first.
I'd also, if you can boot into Android go to settings nd check my IMEI numbers to see if they have been wiped (this can cause the sim to not be recognised) . If you have no IMEI then that is a BIG problem which will require an RMA unless you had backed up your efs files which from your description I doubt..
If the IMEI is OK I would download the full firmware version from here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/oneplus-5-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3628190 - then using PC put the FULL ROM onto the internal memory then go to recovery and flash.
I'd also then unlock my bootloader(Just remember though that the phone will wipe all data after unlocking bootloader) and install TWRP - don't forget to 1st enable developer mode in settings and then allow usb debugging and OEM unlock - make a backup of the working stock rom and put it somewhere safe - home PC, in case this happens again. Best idea is to use the all-in-one tool, here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...l-skipsoft-android-toolkit-oneplus-5-t3625419 thankyou MSkip.
ultramag69 said:
Mine had 4.5.3 on it when I got it, updated to 4.5.4 then manually downloaded full rom, placed on internal memory and flashed 4.5.5 through the settings.
Had zero problems with WIFI before, during and after the update. No problems since.
Generally updating to a higher firmware version won't allow you to regress back to the lower, not sure with Oneplus as this is my first.
I'd also, if you can boot into Android go to settings nd check my IMEI numbers to see if they have been wiped (this can cause the sim to not be recognised) . If you have no IMEI then that is a BIG problem which will require an RMA unless you had backed up your efs files which from your description I doubt..
If the IMEI is OK I would download the full firmware version from here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/how-to/oneplus-5-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3628190 - then using PC put the FULL ROM onto the internal memory then go to recovery and flash.
I'd also then unlock my bootloader(Just remember though that the phone will wipe all data after unlocking bootloader) and install TWRP - don't forget to 1st enable developer mode in settings and then allow usb debugging and OEM unlock - make a backup of the working stock rom and put it somewhere safe - home PC, in case this happens again. Best idea is to use the all-in-one tool, here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...l-skipsoft-android-toolkit-oneplus-5-t3625419 thankyou MSkip.
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I can't pass the "Connect to Wifi" in the initial setup of the android, as it finds no wifi networks (but of course there are, when I use the sim in my iphone it works properly and there are wifi networks). So I don't know how can I get the IMEI number.
Right now my PC recognizes the OP5 connected via USB, but "adb devices" bring back empty list.
I think that once I get that working, I could unlock the bootloader. But I can't seem to be able to enable dev mode in settings - I can't get there.
I can only get to the recovery screen beyond the initial steps of setting up android.
Right now there is no important data on the phone and I have my laptop which is virgin to ADBs and Drivers (didn't use it to try to resolve it).
What driver and where do I get the right ADB so I could load 4.5.3 from usb to the phone?
When you upgraded, did you wipe cache and dalvik?
Binary Assault said:
When you upgraded, did you wipe cache and dalvik?
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Wiped after the upgrade whem problems started
Might be wrong but I thought you could skip the wifi select screen on the setup wizard.
If you can get to Android you need to go to settings, scroll down to about phone and tap around 8 times on build number to enable developer settings.
You might be able to, might, pull down the settings menu in the wizard and bypass the wizard.
ultramag69 said:
Might be wrong but I thought you could skip the wifi select screen on the setup wizard.
If you can get to Android you need to go to settings, scroll down to about phone and tap around 8 times on build number to enable developer settings.
You might be able to, might, pull down the settings menu in the wizard and bypass the wizard.
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It doesn't seem like I can skip it. Can't pull down a menu or anything
I guess only Oneplus can help me now?
Do you have any suggestion on fixing adb so it would recognize the OP5?
No, you need to enable debugging in developer settings for ADB to recognise.
Time to RMA...
ultramag69 said:
No, you need to enable debugging in developer settings for ADB to recognise.
Time to RMA...
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Welp it is a pickle.
Going to go live chat with OP "level 2" representative.
See if they wipe the phone out and restore an older ROM.
If that't not going to work, RMA it is :/
Shame. A new phone. Took only one picture with my dad when we opened it back at the store. nothing else.
Unfortunately bad things can happen... You just got to be the one who got the dud this time round.....
Here's hoping it's the last time....
you can force update to a fresh installation of 4.5.5 by putting the 4.5.5 full zip into your phone in a folder called "update". Reboot to recovery im assuming you have stock recovery and follow the steps until you find the option that says something along the lines of "Update manually". It will detect if you have an update folder stored on your phone and it will begin reinstalling OOS 4.5.5. It sounds like a software problem but could be a hardware problem. Rule out the first option before RMA the latter.
OcazPrime said:
you can force update to a fresh installation of 4.5.5 by putting the 4.5.5 full zip into your phone in a folder called "update". Reboot to recovery im assuming you have stock recovery and follow the steps until you find the option that says something along the lines of "Update manually". It will detect if you have an update folder stored on your phone and it will begin reinstalling OOS 4.5.5. It sounds like a software problem but could be a hardware problem. Rule out the first option before RMA the latter.
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When I connect the OP5 to the PC there are no folders under it (Computer -> OP A500 -> no folders), but I'll try and give it a shot. see what happens. Will update this reply.
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After Oneplus flashed Oxygen 4.5.1 on the phone and some other magic I was able to skip wifi step on setup, yet still when I try to activate it it won't budge. the slider won't move and it looks as the page is being refreshed. Also, when I try to get into sim section in settings it would just freeze and alert the program stopped and suggest to close or wait.
Oneplus says it is hardware issue, and the fact it happened when I upgraded to 4.5.5 from settings menus is coincidence. They say I need RMA it.
If anyone knows how to fix it then I'm more than welcome to hear it.
EDIT: it also won't shut off unless I long press the power button.
Goodnight, i'm new on this page so this is my first post, i hope all of you can help me to fix this problem: I want to install the version of Nougat or Oreo on my cell phone, but every time I flash my cellphone I always run out of signal, I do not know what to do sincerely, I have searched and tried many things. I do not know if I'm doing the procedures wrong, I've seen that it can be for the modem and the bootloader, thanks.
Which firmware have you started with? Next be sure to use the roms from the unified section..
1)Odin the latest stock firmware for your S5.
2) Once done, skip the set up wizard, skip everything until you reach the finish.
3) Open dialer and ##72786#. This will reset your parameters and activate the device again.
4) Odin TWRP recover, be sure to uncheck reboot, and reset in the options in Odin.
5) If your going to flash a AOSP rom, flash rom, then gapps, then Su in recover, reboot.
6) Run set up wizard at the home screen
7) Go to settings more networks, and set network LTE?Cdma
This should help with your signal issue.. I assume also your on the Sprint S5 and no one else...
Go here https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...rmware-sprint-s5-factory-odin-images-t3585129 Choose Firmware link from post 1. Then 4 item from top CDQ1.
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