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So my problem is that I have an rooted phone (galaxy s4 gt-i9505) and was running Android 4.3 but since the 4.4.2 update came I wanted to Unroot via Odin I downloaded the appropriate file from samfirmware and used Odin first it gave me an pit error so I got a pit file and then I tried to flash it again but just got an error '' Complete(Write) operation failed.'' Then I took the battery out and restarted my phone well ofc it got soft bricked but I cant even flash TWRP nor the official firmware so how am i supposed to unbrick this phone. I am crying my eyes out right I hope you can help me fast or I wont be able to sleep tonight.
Ali4436 said:
So my problem is that I have an rooted phone (galaxy s4 gt-i9505) and was running Android 4.3 but since the 4.4.2 update came I wanted to Unroot via Odin I downloaded the appropriate file from samfirmware and used Odin first it gave me an pit error so I got a pit file and then I tried to flash it again but just got an error '' Complete(Write) operation failed.'' Then I took the battery out and restarted my phone well ofc it got soft bricked but I cant even flash TWRP nor the official firmware so how am i supposed to unbrick this phone. I am crying my eyes out right I hope you can help me fast or I wont be able to sleep tonight.
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Which appropriate file hav you flashed
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Hello, I also bricked my phone, and this flashing was successful:
I9505XXUFNB9_I9505EURFNB1_EUR.zip with CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit.
The whole story is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684499
I don't know, if the cf-autoroot will be successfull...
The appropriate file is called I9505XXUFNB8_I9505OXAFNB8_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5 its the germany dbt version
XM2000 said:
Hello, I also bricked my phone, and this flashing was successful:
I9505XXUFNB9_I9505EURFNB1_EUR.zip with CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit.
The whole story is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684499
I don't know, if the cf-autoroot will be successfull...
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After every succesfull flashing there should b a sucessfull wiping/factory reset i hope u did so
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Ali4436 said:
The appropriate file is called I9505XXUFNB8_I9505OXAFNB8_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5 its the germany dbt version
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Do you check repartition option on using pit file
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aayushkhajuria2842 said:
After every succesfull flashing there should b a sucessfull wiping/factory reset i hope u did so
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Do you check repartition option on using pit file
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Yes it is always checked when I use the pit file for flashing
I think with repartitioning with pit file the wipe is unnecessary, but I made it.
The cf-autoroot is working on this ROM.
How can I use again CWM or TWRP?
Which recovery do you want
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The main question is how...
I am using TWRP and CWN on my Galaxy S I9000 from 2011, and for a half year on I9505. I installed them several times and no problem.
Now I routed the stock I9505 4.3 ROM and flashing the CWM made it almost brick. I cannot reinstall the same 4.3, only a 4.4.2.
I have read it is "normal", so I am searching for another method.
XM2000 said:
The main question is how...
I am using TWRP and CWN on my Galaxy S I9000 from 2011, and for a half year on I9505. I installed them several times and no problem.
Now I routed the stock I9505 4.3 ROM and flashing the CWM made it almost brick. I cannot reinstall the same 4.3, only a 4.4.2.
I have read it is "normal", so I am searching for another method.
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For sure you can flash your stock 4.3. Because while rooting and flashing a recovery, you didn't upgrade the bootloader. So you can flash your stock 4.3 firmware and try to flash the recovery again. If you want, you could also Odin flash a stock kitkat firmware, but that means: no going back to 4.3.
For sure you can flash your stock 4.3. Because while rooting and flashing a recovery, you didn't upgrade the bootloader. So you can flash your stock 4.3 firmware and try to flash the recovery again. If you want, you could also Odin flash a stock kitkat firmware, but that means: no going back to 4.3.
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Yes, you are right...I know it is no downgrade, but my phone did not know. Really, I could not flash anything in that phase, even the original stock 4.3 ROM which was on the phone. I had no phone for 3 days, I tried to flash many times many images: oiginal stock ROM, modified 4.3 bootloader.
But I got in Odin everything is failed. No system, no recovery...
The only successful one was the 4.4.2 stock ROM, I tried it after 3 days. Now I have this version.
So I don't know how can I flash the CWM without bricking my phone.
XM2000 said:
Yes, you are right...I know it is no downgrade, but my phone did not know. Really, I could not flash anything in that phase, even the original stock 4.3 ROM which was on the phone. I had no phone for 3 days, I tried to flash many times many images: oiginal stock ROM, modified 4.3 bootloader.
But I got in Odin everything is failed. No system, no recovery...
The only successful one was the 4.4.2 stock ROM, I tried it after 3 days. Now I have this version.
So I don't know how can I flash the CWM without bricking my phone.
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You can flash cwm without bricking nd thats sure ......download philz advanced cwm recovery or other nd flash via odin
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Anyone come up with a root method for the new 4.4.4 yet?
GoNavyMike said:
Anyone come up with a root method for the new 4.4.4 yet?
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Nope.
root
Its definately a serious need... and SRSRoot claims it works, but doesnt..Goes all the way through all of the processes, and in the end, it says successful..but NO ROOT!!!
pitbull8265 said:
Its definately a serious need... and SRSRoot claims it works, but doesnt..Goes all the way through all of the processes, and in the end, it says successful..but NO ROOT!!!
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I have a SM-N900V Note 3 that was previously rooted on 4.4.2 to gain full RW access on my SD Card for BTSync usage. I began having the "stuck in the middle" constant update attempt issues and decided to flash the N900VVRUDNK1_N900VVZWDNK1_VZW tar.md5 to take care of the constant pestering from Verizon.
The manual update to 4.4.4 worked great - but I lost root. Every method I have tried to regain root has failed. I've tried towel root, SRSroot, etc with no luck.
Does anybody know of a method to obtain root on SM-N900V Verizon Note 3 running 4.4.4???
psilospiral said:
I have a SM-N900V Note 3 that was previously rooted on 4.4.2 to gain full RW access on my SD Card for BTSync usage. I began having the "stuck in the middle" constant update attempt issues and decided to flash the N900VVRUDNK1_N900VVZWDNK1_VZW tar.md5 to take care of the constant pestering from Verizon.
The manual update to 4.4.4 worked great - but I lost root. Every method I have tried to regain root has failed. I've tried towel root, SRSroot, etc with no luck.
Does anybody know of a method to obtain root on SM-N900V Verizon Note 3 running 4.4.4???
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so far there IS no way, and once you go up to 4.4.4, you cant go back................
WE NEED TO POST A BOUNTY
psilospiral said:
I have a SM-N900V Note 3 that was previously rooted on 4.4.2 to gain full RW access on my SD Card for BTSync usage. I began having the "stuck in the middle" constant update attempt issues and decided to flash the N900VVRUDNK1_N900VVZWDNK1_VZW tar.md5 to take care of the constant pestering from Verizon.
The manual update to 4.4.4 worked great - but I lost root. Every method I have tried to regain root has failed. I've tried towel root, SRSroot, etc with no luck.
Does anybody know of a method to obtain root on SM-N900V Verizon Note 3 running 4.4.4???
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On Verizon 4.4.4 NK1 there is no way to get root and no way to downgrade to any of the root able roms it is very likely any exploits not patched for getting root are going to be saved for the 5.0 release at this point so anyone that takes 4.4.4 is going to be stuck without root possibly for good.
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I was told there is a possibility of a rollback if you completely erase the phone and repartition....using ODIN...
ANYONE???
What about using Sammobiles NJ6 firmware file?? It is 4.4.4.. same baseband... Im going to give it all a shot, including Full erase and repart
HA!!!!!
I went to Sammobile and downloaded the firmware, and tried it out.. No success.
I then decided to try using the little box that says Nand Erase all
Used the AP tab and tried NJ6 again, and what do you think happened??? Successful Downgrade
pitbull8265 said:
I went to Sammobile and downloaded the firmware, and tried it out.. No success.
I then decided to try using the little box that says Nand Erase all
Used the AP tab and tried NJ6 again, and what do you think happened??? Successful Downgrade
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you try downgrade to NC4 let us know if work
4.4.4 is not rootable, you can not downgrade, you are stuck. It will probably never be rooted either...the N4 has been out 3-4 months and there is not root. Want root, want roms, buy a Developer device and never get updates or buy a Nexus.
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ok.. first of all, this is a thread in the Verizon section..so keep it to Verizon.. Secondly, it is for the NOTE 3...not the Nexus or any other device for that matter.. I have all of these devices, and I am aware that there are other Threads and sections pertaining to them..When I am dealing with those devices I go there. That being said, apply it.
I am sick of messing around with Odin and getting softbricks, so I will make a final attempt.. It always hangs up when it gets to the ABOOT section of the firmware flash.
I am going to try manipulationg the md5 by taking these trouble sections from previous firmware files and see what can be done with it.. a little cut and paste... I believe these to be the parts that Verizon is using to keep it from happening.. We shall see.
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ok.. first of all, this is a thread in the Verizon section..so keep it to Verizon.. Secondly, it is for the NOTE 3...not the Nexus or any other device for that matter.. I have all of these devices, and I am aware that there are other Threads and sections pertaining to them..When I am dealing with those devices I go there. That being said, apply it.
I am sick of messing around with Odin and getting softbricks, so I will make a final attempt.. It always hangs up when it gets to the ABOOT section of the firmware flash.
I am going to try manipulationg the md5 by taking these trouble sections from previous firmware files and see what can be done with it.. a little cut and paste... I believe these to be the parts that Verizon is using to keep it from happening.. We shall see.
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you think if I downgrade to NC4 is work using the step you use to downgrade to NJ6?
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ok.. first of all, this is a thread in the Verizon section..so keep it to Verizon.. Secondly, it is for the NOTE 3...not the Nexus or any other device for that matter.. I have all of these devices, and I am aware that there are other Threads and sections pertaining to them..When I am dealing with those devices I go there. That being said, apply it.
I am sick of messing around with Odin and getting softbricks, so I will make a final attempt.. It always hangs up when it gets to the ABOOT section of the firmware flash.
I am going to try manipulationg the md5 by taking these trouble sections from previous firmware files and see what can be done with it.. a little cut and paste... I believe these to be the parts that Verizon is using to keep it from happening.. We shall see.
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The downgrade path will always fail at Aboot in Odin because of the signature checks. Previous bootloader versions are black listed in the update. Trust me you are not the first person to try this stuff. Kernel modules are no longer enabled so you will not be able to modify anything...cut and paste is not going to work. I wish you the best though!!
jmontalvo248 said:
you think if I downgrade to NC4 is work using the step you use to downgrade to NJ6?
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The following file only contains the NC4 System, Kernel, and Cache. Those that took the NK1 OTA and lost root can try to see if it flashes successfully using Odin: N900VVRUCNC4_System_Cache_Kernel.rar
If it flashes successfully do a factory reset from recovery and see if the phone boots. If the phone boots then you can root with Towelroot, install Safestrap and re-update to NK1 using this method and keep root:http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/general/how-to-update-to-nk1-root-t3013630 (if the downgrade fails, this thread also contains the NK1 Full Odin .tar file to get back to stock, unrooted NK1).
The above may be a shot in the dark but if you updated to NK1, and regret losing root, it is worth a try. For the benefit of all please report back if you decide to try.
pitbull8265 said:
I went to Sammobile and downloaded the firmware, and tried it out.. No success.
I then decided to try using the little box that says Nand Erase all
Used the AP tab and tried NJ6 again, and what do you think happened??? Successful Downgrade
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So to be clear, you went from N900VVRUDNK1_N900VVZWDNK1_VZW (4.4.4) to N900VVRUDNJ6_N900VVZWDNJ6_VZW (4.4.4) by ticking Nand Erase all???
Next step - have your tried from your current N900VVRUDNJ6_N900VVZWDNJ6_VZW (4.4.4) to N900VVRUCNC4_N900VVZWCNC4_VZW (4.4.2) ???
I have tried to go back to 4.4.2 using the same method, and it did not work, it failed at ABOOT
I am downloading the file posted with just the kernel and system files to see if that works
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muniz_ri said:
The following file only contains the NC4 System, Kernel, and Cache. Those that took the NK1 OTA and lost root can try to see if it flashes successfully using Odin: N900VVRUCNC4_System_Cache_Kernel.rar
If it flashes successfully do a factory reset from recovery and see if the phone boots. If the phone boots then you can root with Towelroot, install Safestrap and re-update to NK1 using this method and keep root:http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/general/how-to-update-to-nk1-root-t3013630 (if the downgrade fails, this thread also contains the NK1 Full Odin .tar file to get back to stock, unrooted NK1).
The above may be a shot in the dark but if you updated to NK1, and regret losing root, it is worth a try. For the benefit of all please report back if you decide to try.
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Downloading now, will flash and report back
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This method fails due to "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" then you get "Secure fail: Kernel" i think the kernel cannot be permissive...which is a problem
Tried now going back and flashing a 4.4.2 md5, and no luck
pitbull8265 said:
I have tried to go back to 4.4.2 using the same method, and it did not work, it failed at ABOOT
I am downloading the file posted with just the kernel and system files to see if that works
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Downloading now, will flash and report back
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This method fails due to "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" then you get "Secure fail: Kernel" i think the kernel cannot be permissive...which is a problem
Tried now going back and flashing a 4.4.2 md5, and no luck
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NC4 not work; am going to try with Unified KK Firmware Kernel
pitbull8265 said:
I have tried to go back to 4.4.2 using the same method, and it did not work, it failed at ABOOT
I am downloading the file posted with just the kernel and system files to see if that works
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Downloading now, will flash and report back
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This method fails due to "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" then you get "Secure fail: Kernel" i think the kernel cannot be permissive...which is a problem
Tried now going back and flashing a 4.4.2 md5, and no luck
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Thanks for trying.
pitbull8265 said:
I have tried to go back to 4.4.2 using the same method, and it did not work, it failed at ABOOT
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I also tried this and can confirm the same results: failed at ABOOT. I'm back to N900VVRUDNK1_N900VVZWDNK1_VZW.
jmontalvo248 said:
NC4 not work; am going to try with Unified KK Firmware Kernel
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Also tried, block at ABoot step
**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app.
**Caution!**The process below is only for the Sprint G900P S5 Variant! Use on any other device may result in a hardbrick.
Download:
- G900P_OA6_Stock_Rooted_ROM (File removed for safety reasons. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61362280&postcount=94)
Set your screen timeout setting to 10 mins before beginning!
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and use default "Reboot" settings.
6. Last, press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the flash .
The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition. Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Sprint splash screen for about 1 - 2 minutes before completely rebooting. Done!
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Notes:
1. This process will not affect your knox warranty flag.
2. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA6.
3. As of 5/7/2015 no need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are currently unrooted and on a non-"Towelroot-able" firmware version you must a)downgrade to NE5 using Odin, b)root using Towelroot then proceed with the above process.
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I'm curious to see if this works...unfortnately, i can't try it right now though.
i may attempt this later today. ive been wanting to put other roms on it. so i guess if it does trip knox, thats ok.
Has anyone done this? Success? Failure? I've always read that you can't flash firmware/modem via mobile Odin.
I am currently 4.4.4 and stock unrooted. I have to downgrade to 4.4.2, use towelroot, install Mobile Odin and then I will be able to try this out.
muniz_ri said:
***I initially put this ROM together for a User in another thread who theorized that you can update to Stock, Rooted, OA6 using Mobile Odin while maintaining your knox warranty flag at 0x0. Unfortunately he inadvertantly flashed TWRP before testing this method and tripped his knox warranty flag. I am putting this out there if anyone else that currently has a knox warranty flag of 0x0 is brave enough to try it***
Prerequisites: You can begin this process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and MobileOdin Pro installed.
1. Place the G900P_OA6_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.
2. Using Mobile Odin select the ROM from the OTA/Zip slot.
3. Uncheck "Everoot", "Inject SuperSu", and "Inject Mobile Odin."
4. Select to Reboot to Download Mode then Flash the ROM.
5. Once the Flash is complete and you are in Download Mode flash the G900P_OA6_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+). Done!
Notes:
1. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OA6.
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I am willing to give this a try right now. However, I have not rooted since updating to 5.0 What is the best way to establish a Knox trip-free root? Will kernel downgrades and towelrooting still work?
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Ramer said:
Has anyone done this? Success? Failure? I've always read that you can't flash firmware/modem via mobile Odin.
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I can actually confirm that flashing stock firmware is possible with Mobile Odin Pro as far back as the Galaxy S3 However, I have honestly never tried a stock firmware flash via Mobile Odin since Samsung's introduction of Knox..
MooreAJr said:
I am willing to give this a try right now. However, I have not rooted since updating to 5.0 What is the best way to establish a Knox trip-free root? Will kernel downgrades and towelrooting still work?
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I can actually confirm that flashing stock firmware is possible with Mobile Odin Pro as far back as the Galaxy S3 However, I have honestly never tried a stock firmware flash via Mobile Odin since Samsung's introduction of Knox..
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I'm really interested in knowing your results. With Kitkat on the Sprint S5 it never seemed successful because of the modem. Thanks for "taking one" for the team.
MooreAJr said:
I am willing to give this a try right now. However, I have not rooted since updating to 5.0 What is the best way to establish a Knox trip-free root? Will kernel downgrades and towelrooting still work?
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I can actually confirm that flashing stock firmware is possible with Mobile Odin Pro as far back as the Galaxy S3 However, I have honestly never tried a stock firmware flash via Mobile Odin since Samsung's introduction of Knox..
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You will need to Odin flash the previous "towelrootable" firmware, root, install mobile odin then follow the above process.
muniz_ri said:
You will need to Odin flash the previous "towelrootable" firmware, root, install mobile odin then follow the above process.
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Wait, but I thought flashing an entire previous firmware resulted in hard-bricks because of Knox and its bootloader? I am not willing to try a flash of an old firmware if it risks bricking my device.
MooreAJr said:
Wait, but I thought flashing an entire previous firmware resulted in hard-bricks because of Knox and its bootloader? I am not willing to try a flash of an old firmware if it risks bricking my device.
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You can flash any stock tar without hard bricking. I've went from 4.4.4 to 5.0 and back prior to running the latest Android version with no problems
MooreAJr said:
Wait, but I thought flashing an entire previous firmware resulted in hard-bricks because of Knox and its bootloader? I am not willing to try a flash of an old firmware if it risks bricking my device.
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banccalif said:
You can flash any stock tar without hard bricking. I've went from 4.4.4 to 5.0 and back prior to running the latest Android version with no problems
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Correct, all G900P firmware aboots allow for downgrading to any of them via Odin. As for the above process, even though there is no risk of permanent damage to your device it would help Everyone if someone with enough experience attempt it so that we can get accurate results. There is no point in someone with little experience trying it and doing it incorrectly then reporting back that it did not work.
banccalif said:
You can flash any stock tar without hard bricking. I've went from 4.4.4 to 5.0 and back prior to running the latest Android version with no problems
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Alright, sounds good then. I'll give it all a go
muniz_ri said:
Correct, all G900P firmware aboots allow for downgrading to any of them via Odin. As for the above process, even though there is no risk of permanent damage to your device it would help Everyone if someone with enough experience attempt it so that we can get accurate results. There is no point in someone with little experience trying it and doing it incorrectly then reporting back that it did not work.
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I can confirm that you guys method totally works! I always thought the process was simple enough but was worried about downgrading after reading about hard-bricks on the forums. I downgraded to stock firmware version G900PVPU1ANE5 and applied towelroot. I then followed your instructions and I am now rooted on OA6 with a 0x0 Knox counter. System status shows custom of course so no chance of an OTA update, but this method is awesome! Thank you!
Screenshots below...
MooreAJr said:
I can confirm that you guys method totally works! I always thought the process was simple enough but was worried about downgrading after reading about hard-bricks on the forums. I downgraded to stock firmware version G900PVPU1ANE5 and applied towelroot. I then followed your instructions and I am now rooted on OA6 with a 0x0 Knox counter. System status shows custom of course so no chance of an OTA update, but this method is awesome! Thank you!
Screenshots below...
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Nice! I will find the name of the guy that theorized this would work and give proper kudos. Thx for testing!
No problem, anytime!
Excellent!!! Props to Bryanu and you for taking the risk! Thanks so much!!!
Sprint S5 Stock 4.4.2 ROM(towelroot rootable)
Is Here: http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...)/Stock ROMs/NE5/Original TAR/SM-G900P_NE5.7z
bads3ctor said:
Is Here: http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...)/Stock ROMs/NE5/Original TAR/SM-G900P_NE5.7z
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What does this have to do with this thead?
muniz_ri said:
What does this have to do with this thead?
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If you are on any Stock ROM above 4.4.2 and are unrooted, the only way to get rooted and still have Knox 0x0 is to downgrade to 4.4.2, root with Towelroot, and then do your flashes.
MooreAJr said:
I can confirm that you guys method totally works! I always thought the process was simple enough but was worried about downgrading after reading about hard-bricks on the forums. I downgraded to stock firmware version G900PVPU1ANE5 and applied towelroot. I then followed your instructions and I am now rooted on OA6 with a 0x0 Knox counter. System status shows custom of course so no chance of an OTA update, but this method is awesome! Thank you!
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You might want to put this in OP so your thread is not filled with questions about how to go from an unrooted Stock Lollipop to a Knox 0x0 rooted Stock Lollipop.
Edit: I can verify that after downgrading from Stock Lollipop to 4.4.2 using the link in my post above does indeed downgrade with Knox still 0x0 as MooreAJr has stated in his post.
Well I finally made the switch from Apple to android. I could no longer take the incompatibility with different toys at home. I used to work at RadioShack and I have rooted quite a few phones. I recently purchased a s5 international version, I need to root the phone for mirror play with my appradio. I have spent a few hours reading and trying, I took it to a droid friend of mine and he attempted with no joy. What info do you guys need from me to make thei happen. It says 5.0 (guessing lollipop)....... I tried rooting with Odin.
Thanks for any help guys
Flash TWRP then try flashing SuperSU.zip
budro574 said:
Well I finally made the switch from Apple to android. I could no longer take the incompatibility with different toys at home. I used to work at RadioShack and I have rooted quite a few phones. I recently purchased a s5 international version, I need to root the phone for mirror play with my appradio. I have spent a few hours reading and trying, I took it to a droid friend of mine and he attempted with no joy. What info do you guys need from me to make thei happen. It says 5.0 (guessing lollipop)....... I tried rooting with Odin.
Thanks for any help guys
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Agree with previous poster, but you need to flash *specifically* twrp 2.8.7.0 klte......
For some reason, this version is the only one that works with some LP firmwares....
And make sure 'Reactivation Lock' is switched off before you start.
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Thanks I'll try that version. I kno I've tried flashing twrp 10x. When I try to enter twrp mode it never works. It goes to the normal page. I'll do it again tonight when I get home so I can give very clear data regarding what I'm running into.
I have followed the instructions posted by others step by step and it either boots into recover mode as if twrp was never installed or freezes and goes into a boot mode flux. Wish I could just pay someone to root this phone..... I am beginning to think it can not be rooted..... Does anyone have a link for updated instructions bc the ones I'm using are from March 2015...... I am using Odin 3.09.
Did you try CF Auto Root first?
I don't see it mentioned
And try ODIN 3.10.7
He mentioned trying to root using Odin, I guess he tried CF method using the tar file.
*Detection* said:
Did you try CF Auto Root first?
I don't see it mentioned
And try ODIN 3.10.7
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budro574 said:
I have followed the instructions posted by others step by step and it either boots into recover mode as if twrp was never installed or freezes and goes into a boot mode flux. Wish I could just pay someone to root this phone..... I am beginning to think it can not be rooted..... Does anyone have a link for updated instructions bc the ones I'm using are from March 2015...... I am using Odin 3.09.
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|QUOTE]Have inboxed you[/QUOTE]
Why inbox? Why not offer your potential solution to everyone?
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He mentioned trying to root using Odin, I guess he tried CF method using the tar file.
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Flashing TWRP from ODIN then SuperSU from TWRP is another way to root using ODIN
But also, some people have no clue what they are doing, and try flashing all sorts from ODIN - without CF actually mentioned, we are guessing
Even with Lollipop, you can still root your Galaxy S5 using CF Auto Root. It is flashable via Odin.
When you install custom ROMs or recovery like TWRP, make sure Reactivation Lock is disabled or else it will block any custom binary it would detect.
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trouble
hi,
i root my s5 g900f and installed xtrolite rom and now i want to install miui or liquidrom i cant goto recoverymod it shows some block by reactivationlock i treid to format erase but there are issues in settings.
now i m stuck in xtrolite rom.
someone please guide me what shall i do nothing is working. as per whole net world i tried but now m looking hopeless.
Juzer zoaib said:
hi,
i root my s5 g900f and installed xtrolite rom and now i want to install miui or liquidrom i cant goto recoverymod it shows some block by reactivationlock i treid to format erase but there are issues in settings.
now i m stuck in xtrolite rom.
someone please guide me what shall i do nothing is working. as per whole net world i tried but now m looking hopeless.
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Download a stock firmware from sammobile.com, preferrably ANE2 KitKat build. Flash it via Odin then once the firmware works, go to Security settings then disable Reactivation Lock. You should be able to flash a custom recovery and boot to it then.
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Hello all. I have been at this for a few weeks trying to get it figured out on my own before I posted here, but I am a little lost now. I've been following guides by Chainfire & jrkruse and I (after many attempts and researching threads on here) successfully rooted & unlocked my bootloader (thanks goes out to them, as well as phhussen and everyone else on this forum who has posted results on getting this type of stuff done, I could not have done it without you). Now I'm trying to get safteynet to pass (so I can play pokemon go with root) - this is where I am getting stuck.
I'm trying to use a suhide solution, but I could never get the phone to pass safetynet after I unrooted (so naturally, suhide isn't going to do me much good based off of the instructions, I was just trying it as a last resort to see if I could get it to work anyway with it installed). I think I need a stock rom, but I want to keep my recovery (so that way I can easily flash a rooted rom of MM or any other changes like suhide in there). Is there a way to do this? I can't seem to find any solution other than reformatting the device and flashing a stock image posted by jrkruse of lollipop (then upgrade to marshmellow via Verizon Desktop Agent). Is there no way to just flash a stock version of the OS, but keep the recovery / bootloader unlocked?
TL;DR: I am trying to get a close to stock OS installed (without root) and get safetynet passing. Then I will attempt to follow the suhide tutorial. I want to keep my bootloader unlocked and to keep my recovery. Is this possible to do? I have TWRP (latest version) installed on my Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V.
Yeah just flash in odin all partitions except recovery and sbl aboot and rpm download the firmware you want to be on then use 7 zip file manager and extract tar file and add to and choose all other partitions and make it a tar file and Flash it in Odin
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So I understand what odin is and extracting selective files by using 7zip, but I'm still not quite sure where I would get the stock image of everything. I can't seem to find an unmodified version of the entire MM image. I can only find the lollipop one from jrkruse.
EDIT: If it helps any, I am already on a version of MM with MM firmware.
Pd1 firmware is available on Sammobile. Com
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Pd1 mm firmware
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Pd1 firmware is available on Sammobile. Com
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Pd1 mm firmware
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Does it matter that I am PBF4? I'm assuming PD1 is lollipop firmware? I'm looking for Marshmellow. I could flash in Odin the lollipop stock everything right now. But then since I couldn't find a stock marshmellow image (at the moment), I would be stuck on lollipop.
Pd1 is marshmallow firmware
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I downloaded the PF4 version from sammobile.com (that is the current version I have on my phone now). Thanks for the link for that site. The way I am understanding you is just to take that compressed file, extract all but aboot.mbn, rpm.mbn, and sbl1.mbn, and then take those extracted files and create a .tar file; then flash with Odin - is this correct?
Yes that is true
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When I did that nothing changed (although odin said it flashed everything successfully in the logs, but all my apps and SuperSU remained). I wiped my system next time and flashed everything and this time TWRP came up and said that it could not stop the stock ROM from deleting TWRP. I thought I was in the clear, but so far the first attempt has left the phone on the Verizon checkmark screen. I restored my old image and am trying one more time. I'm not sure if it is supposed to take long? I flashed a .tar with the following in it:
- boot.img
- cache.img.ext4
- modem.bin
- NON-HLOS.bin
- sdi.mbn
- system.img.ext4
- tz.mbn
Before I flashed this .tar, I wiped the System, ARK=dalvik/cache, internal storage, and cache if that helps any.
You have to do a wipe after flash
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