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Solution of freezing after bootloader unlock in zenfone 5

HI GUYS
I know many of us are getting dissapointed when we are unlocking bootloader and having freeze issue,all our hopes of flashing custom rom gets washed away..
First of all i would like to explain why this issue is appearing
As you know zenfone 5 has only 3 variants a500cg/a501cg/a502cg.The most popular ones being a5001cg/a500cg.the process of unlocking bootloader involves flashing two files known as IFWI and DNX (both are .img).our motherboards comes with its own version of IFWI and DNX loaded onto them,when the bootloader is unlocked,the IFWI and DNX of the unlocking tool gets flashed onto the motherboard.If the two versions(one from motherboard and other from unlocking tool)gets MATCHED there is NO freezing,unluckily if the files DO NOT GET MATCHED,FREEZING OCCURS.......
So the question comes why do some phones freeze and other do not? thats because asus manufactures ships different motherboards but with the same model tag a500cg/a501cg
and asus only know why it does so...
NOW COMING TO SOLUTION PARTTill now what i have learned is that the only way to solve freezing is locking the bootloader back and flashing stock firmware..
Recently i stumbled upon a post which claims of solving the freezing issue.after following the tutorial you will have
UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER WITHOUT FREEZES............ LINK==http://windroidica.in/2015/12/possible-bootloader-unlock-freeze-fix/
i contacted the developer via facebook and he told me that the linked post got some positi
I ALSO WANT SOME HELP FROM YOU GUYS,I WOULD LIKE THAT YOU ALL PLEASE SHARE SOME BASIC INFO,THE INFO GATHERED WILL BE ANALYSED BY ME AND THERE MIGHT BE SOME PATTERN DISCOVERED like phones manufactured after the month xx and year 20xx are having freezes..this will obviously help other users as they would be knowing that they are going to have freezes and would not void their warranties..
INFORMATION REQUESTED==
IF YOU HAVE FREEZING ISSUES PLEASE TELL THE FOLLOWING THINGS::
1] PHONE MODEL NUMBER (lik a500cg or a501cg)
2] PURCHASE DATE(MONTH AND YEAR)
3]PLACE OF PURCHASE(COUNTRY)
4]ANDROID VERSION WHICH CAME INSTALLED
4]THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCK METHOD USED (PROVIDE WEBSITE IF U CAN)
5] IF POSSIBLE THE IFWI VERSION OF BOOTLOADER -this is written in bootloader when u boot into bootloader(see attached screenshot)
THANKS.

I have this problem too.
1] Phone Model Number: a501cg
2] Purchase Date: April - 2015
3] Place of Purchase: Brazil
4] Android KitKat 4.4.2
4] The Bootloader Unlock Method Used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-stable-builds-t3359668
https://s.basketbuild.com/uploads/devs/dgadelha/ASUS_T00F/Tools/BootloaderUnlock.zip
5] IFWI Version of Bootloader: 59.A1

I have this problem.... Information below
Model: A501CG
Purchase date: November - 2014
Country: Brazil
Android version: Jellybean 4.3
Bootloader unlock method: every method I found and every method freezes
IFWI: Stock Lollipop 3.24.40.87 (59.63) for avoid freezes

I also had this problem.
1] Phone Model Number : A501CG (1.6GHz Z2560 + 16Gb ROM + 2Gb RAM)
2] Purchased Date : 28 March 2015
3] Purchased Location : Malaysia
4] Pre-installed Android Version : Kitkat 4.4.2 (Currently on Lollipop 5.0.1)
4] Method of unlock : Almost every method on the net
5] IFWI version : 59.29 (lock) vs 59.A1 (unlock)

possible solution
Just go to google and search for infotech brothers asus zenfone 5 freeze solution go to the 1st link and try it out....worked for me...but I am keeping the bootloader locked....and i dont know it will work or not after unlocking

SM-G950U1 on AT&T, still on Aug 1 security patch, no OTAs, what to flash?

Bought an unlocked S8 from Samsung I use AT&T for service. I wouldn't be opposed to flashing/odin'ing AT&T firmware. Currently on build NRD90M.G950U1UEU1AQH3 and the August 1st security patch. I'm unsure of the best path to get to an AT&T firmware.

Go to the att section. Find the qf7 firmware and flash it with Odin.
Go to the adb update from server thread. Download all the firmwares (starting with qf7 to whatever it is) and put them on your external storage. While on qf7 reboot into recovery and select install update from storage. Flash each one, after the last one wipe data/factory reset and reboot.

So to be clear, flash AQF7 in Odin. This will get me onto an AT&T specific SM-G950U (<-- Not U1) ROM that I can then sideload the updates onto? Is sideloading the ADB updates just to speed things up vs waiting for OTAs once I'm on the correct ROM?

I flashed my at&t version to AHQ3 thinking I would be getting faster support. I am also surprised that the Unlocked AHQ3 is still on the August security patch. I really expected this version to get patched much faster or am I missing something?

msk said:
I flashed my at&t version to AHQ3 thinking I would be getting faster support. I am also surprised that the Unlocked AHQ3 is still on the August security patch. I really expected this version to get patched much faster or am I missing something?
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The US unlocked version is the red headed stepchild of the S8 world, it really is slower for updates.

I am running AQK3 on an ATT version, think I got it from sammobile, just got one I think it was the VZW version but don't remember, didn't change the AT&T bloatware... since I did not pawn/root it in my current setup. Patch level is oct not nov...

You should have received the November security patch update last night or should be getting it sooner than later. If anything try running the manual software update on WiFi when you get a chance.

Custom binary blocked by FRP Lock with newest Dez Rom from Samsung - :(

#solved
Hello,
It would be awesome when someone could help me.
- Tonight I flashed the newest Stock rom (Security Dec 2018) with Smart Switch.
- Then I rooted the phone with TWRP + Magisk
- Then I decidet to deactivate the OEM Unlock
What would be the easiest way now, it looks that there is a new bootloader in this rom, so I can not use an older Rom? Is it true, could it be?
Can please tell me someone a Rom (what is downloadable and not behind a paywall) what I can flash with Odin or a simple other solution. My knowdledge in this kind of business is old and I nearly never use it. I tried it now for around 6 hours, please can someone tell me a noobproof strategy for a Samsung SM-G950. If it matters I´m from Germany.
Work in progress
-- Using SamFirm to download new Firmware
--- tried new German + new AT Firmware
--- both failed, is it possible that Samsung released a new version this night so my version is newer? Error Code: --- SW Rev. Check Fail (Bootloader) Device: 4, Binary: 3
I give it up for now

:crying:

pimmelpeter45 said:
Hello,
It would be awesome when someone could help me.
- Tonight I flashed the newest Stock rom (Security Dec 2018) with Smart Switch.
- Then I rooted the phone with TWRP + Magisk
- Then I decidet to deactivate the OEM Unlock
What would be the easiest way now, it looks that there is a new bootloader in this rom, so I can not use an older Rom? Is it true, could it be?
Can please tell me someone a Rom (what is downloadable and not behind a paywall) what I can flash with Odin or a simple other solution. My knowdledge in this kind of business is old and I nearly never use it. I tried it now for around 6 hours, please can someone tell me a noobproof strategy for a Samsung SM-G950. If it matters I´m from Germany.
Work in progress
-- Using SamFirm to download new Firmware
--- tried new German + new AT Firmware
--- both failed, is it possible that Samsung released a new version this night so my version is newer? Error Code: --- SW Rev. Check Fail (Bootloader) Device: 4, Binary: 3
I give it up for now
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Your issue is you are trying to flash older firmware than what is on your phone. You need firmware with bootloader version 4 or higher. Bootloader version number is the 5th number from the right of the firmware file name. A simple check of software version can be found in settings - about phone - software info - baseband
You can search for firmware using samfirm or sammobile or updato all are free to download

spawnlives said:
Your issue is you are trying to flash older firmware than what is on your phone. You need firmware with bootloader version 4 or higher. Bootloader version number is the 5th number from the right of the firmware file name. A simple check of software version can be found in settings - about phone - software info - baseband
You can search for firmware using samfirm or sammobile or updato all are free to download
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I already used Samfirm with 2 Firmwares from 2019. The Firmware-Package with the 4 Odin files had release date Middle December 2018, this are the newest firmware versions - In my oppinion.
The phone is also bricked right now, so I can not read out the actually firmware - I used the newest from Samsung - as written.

pimmelpeter45 said:
I already used Samfirm with 2 Firmwares from 2019. The Firmware-Package with the 4 Odin files had release date Middle December 2018, this are the newest firmware versions - In my oppinion.
The phone is also bricked right now, so I can not read out the actually firmware - I used the newest from Samsung - as written.
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Can you still get into recovery/download modes
You could try a factory reset
Not sure what firmware your looking at but if from Germany on updato I can see at least 2 firmwares which may work with version 4 bootloader
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Edit: For some reason link not going directly to Germany firmware list
You will have select model eg: S8
Then use filters to select region

spawnlives said:
Can you still get into recovery/download modes
You could try a factory reset
Not sure what firmware your looking at but if from Germany on updato I can see at least 2 firmwares which may work with version 4 bootloader
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Edit: For some reason link not going directly to Germany firmware list
You will have select model eg: S8
Then use filters to select region
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Thank you very much but this side sucks, downloadtime > 1 day
Can you please give me a filename to keep sure I take the right one.
In what specific position do I see where the Bootloader 4 is? My thinking was just take the files from end 2018 and 2019.

pimmelpeter45 said:
Thank you very much but this side sucks, downloadtime > 1 day
Can you please give me a filename to keep sure I take the right one.
In what specific position do I see where the Bootloader 4 is? My thinking was just take the files from end 2018 and 2019.
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Samfirm will probably be the quickest.
File name convention eg: G950FXXU4CRKG the number 4 ( 5th from right ) is the bootloader revision number the higher the number the latest firmware available. You can not downgrade firmware ie: 3,2, or 1( bootloader no.)
The latest ones I can find for Germany region for the s8 Oreo:
G950FXXU4CRL3- CSC - DBT - December 14
Since I am not sure what carriers you have but CSC codes as far as I know
DBT - I can only assume unbranded(non carrier) ?
XEG ( 1&1 )
DDE ( congstar )
VIA ( 02 )
DTM ( T Mobil )
VD2 ( Vodafone )
I would use samfirm as it is quicker in downloading at least for me
In samfirm top left enter model no. SM-G950f
Underneath in region box enter ? ( I can only suggest using DBT or one of the above. )
Samfirm.will only show latest version available for your region.

spawnlives said:
Samfirm will probably be the quickest.
File name convention eg: G950FXXU4CRKG the number 4 ( 5th from right ) is the bootloader revision number the higher the number the latest firmware available. You can not downgrade firmware ie: 3,2, or 1( bootloader no.)
The latest ones I can find for Germany region for the s8 Oreo:
G950FXXU4CRL3- CSC - DBT - December 14
Since I am not sure what carriers you have but CSC codes as far as I know
DBT - I can only assume unbranded(non carrier) ?
XEG ( 1&1 )
DDE ( congstar )
VIA ( 02 )
DTM ( T Mobil )
VD2 ( Vodafone )
I would use samfirm as it is quicker in downloading at least for me
In samfirm top left enter model no. SM-G950f
Underneath in region box enter ? ( I can only suggest using DBT or one of the above. )
Samfirm.will only show latest version available for your region.
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I already used it yesterday with DBT + VD2. I will try it again
I think the problem is that SamFirm sucks actually. I can not download manually firmwares there, maybe the automatic sucks und brings me old results.
Now I download this here: https://samfrew.com/de/amp/download/Galaxy__S8__/ke8v/VD2/G950FXXU4CRL4/G950FOVF4CRL1/
I think now I got it. I thank all people what have inspired me. It´s flashing.
Just a final question, is it possible that MOST Firmdatabases what are promoted in XDA Developers are a bunch of ****, it looks like the owner of this ****sides permanently promote their moneymakingmachines here.
Final Notice: Because I don´t trust this side, I flash the Nov Version and than flash with Samsung Tool the latest Dez Vers.

S8 stuck on October update

Since October 2018 I stopped receiving updates via OTA. I'm thinking about updating the phone with Odin but I don't want to trip Knox so I don't really know what version of the Rom to install.
My S8 is a SM-G950F unlocked with CSC - DBT, that's all I know. And when I check for updates it says: Current version: G950FXUU4CRJ5/G950FOXM4CRJ3/G950FXXU4CRI9.
What rom do I need to flash?

ginevra24 said:
Since October 2018 I stopped receiving updates via OTA. I'm thinking about updating the phone with Odin but I don't want to trip Knox so I don't really know what version of the Rom to install.
My S8 is a SM-G950F unlocked with CSC - DBT, that's all I know. And when I check for updates it says: Current version: G950FXUU4CRJ5/G950FOXM4CRJ3/G950FXXU4CRI9.
What rom do I need to flash?
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Have you tried manual update in settings?
You could also try Samsung's smart switch to update to latest version.
If you want to download firmware and use Odin then use either sammobile.com or updato.com. or samfirm.
Using Odin to flash official stock rom will not trip your Knox.
I normally use updato for my firmware or samfirm
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
Latest version I think for Germany DBT is G950FXXU4DSCB ( March ) android version 9 (pie).

I've tried manual update and Smart Switch too and no success. It says I'm on the latest update. I guess I'll try Odin and flash Pie.

I am also facing the same issue. Mine is SM-G950FD. I bought it online, not from official channels. How about you? I have a small suspicion if Samsung is blacklisting phones purchased unofficially. I hope I am wrong.

Well I bought mine from Amazon Germany from a verified seller and for a few months I received updates, but since October 2018 no more. Why would they blacklist my phone?

Sorry. I didn't mean to imply that they are blacklisting. I was just being a bit paranoid thinking may be Samsung blacklisted my phone since I bought it unofficially.

I have a new theory. Looks like many people who bought phones from one country (UAE in particular) had their phone sensors bricked after an OTA update while they were in a different country. That may explain why Samsung is not updating my phone (mine is from UAE).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/sensors-android-update-please-help-t3721874/page6
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/s8-update-messed-sensors-t3812085

SM-G975F | SE binary version (14) - is it possible to downgrade Android 11 to 10?

Hello,
I have a samsung galaxy s10+ and I would like to downgrade android 11 to 10
I unlocked the bootloader but i cant get any stock ROM flashed that has binary version under 14 (E)
This is the closest I could get with Odin: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G975F/SIO/G975FXXSEFUJ2
Is there any way to bypass the binary lock?
This is the firmware I want: https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G975F/SIO/G975FXXS9DTK9
Tried flashing it both from download mode and from bootloader, i get SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 14 BINARY 9 error (or something like that I dont remember)
My phone is not network or carrier locked and any of that bs
I found an old thread where an user claimed to have successfully bypassed the lock but it is from 2017.. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/5-1-1-rom-sm-a310f-twrp-downgrade.3614602/page-2
Is it possible for me to downgrade my current device? Literally no stores in my area have galaxy s10+ on stock right now and probably won't , I bought this phone 1.5 years ago
Thanks everyone
Edit:
I found another similar post which is also very old and I doubt it has any useful information for now https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...amsung-bootloader-from-sw-rev-3-to-2.3650483/