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How To Unroot/Unbrick Galaxy S6! [All Variants]

I created a step-by-step guide video to unroot/unbrick the Galaxy S6!
Grab all the files and other needed information here: http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/05/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge.html

I was instaled official XEF 6.0.1 on my rooted device S6 edge. But after pass on odin and after reboot on screen information some about drk , check drk. A found solution for that some file must flashing with odin and I was doing that. After instal and reboot phon was booting i working butt still is rooted. I cant check for official update a when i power on my phone in left court is message kernel is not Seandroid enforcing.
How to solve that problem and have unrooted phone?

HELPPPP i cant unroot s6 edge
So i bought a rooted(with odin) s6 edge from a guy. It is lollipop and i want to update it to marshmallow via ota. My settings show that the model is G925f. And baseband g925fxxu3coi9. But the phone info tells me it is g925p which is usa sprint and gives a different baseband g925pvpu3bol1 and download mode also shows g925p. G925f is international. Atleast i think so. I downloaded my country(pakistan's) 3 firmwares and 1 of uk too of g925f. I also downloaded sprint usa firmware. I have tried flashing all of these through odin. All give fails. I got three types of fails: serial com port error, NAND write start fail on my country and uk firmware and that device 3 binary 2 fail on sprint firmware.
Please help me what should i do? Should i get the motherboard replaced?

what it shows in download mode?

asadnow2k said:
what it shows in download mode?
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It shows G925P

than flash with g925p firmware latest one via odin

asadnow2k said:
than flash with g925p firmware latest one via odin
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I did it bro with the sprint one. And plus i cant find my current firmware too anywhere on the internet
And There is no latest firmware for my version

is ur phone in working condition ? wha is status now?

asadnow2k said:
is ur phone in working condition ? wha is status now?
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Its working fine. Running 5.1.1.

now u want to upgrade right?

asadnow2k said:
now u want to upgrade right?
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YESSSSS

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925P/
use this link to download firmware or use smart switch to upgrade.

asadnow2k said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925P/
use this link to download firmware or use smart switch to upgrade.
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Bro smartswitch just doesnt work. It just doesnt show me the updates. And is there any free firmware? Btw thanks

yes the link i gave u offer free downloads for firmware.

asadnow2k said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925P/
use this link to download firmware or use smart switch to upgrade.
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And can you tell me which one should i download for 4g. Spr or vmu or xas . Once again THANKS

the latest one sort by date.

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the latest one sort by date.
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Thanks dude

Mirsab said:
I did it bro with the sprint one. And plus i cant find my current firmware too anywhere on the internet
And There is no latest firmware for my version
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I have AT&T variant and could only find my latest firmware on galaxys6edgeupdate website.

Fantastic, sir! I had this baby rooted and the screen cracked. Boo!! But I followed these instructions and I'm back to stock. New phone, here we come! Thanks!

Guys please i need the stock boot img for 920v on nougat. I tried rooting it and in the process.. changed my boot img. Rooting was unsuccessful though. But i have annoying knox notifications now and lags here and there. I want to use odin to reflash the stock boot img. Im new here. Didnt really know where to post this

Bricked Samsung Galaxy Prime Cricket version SM-G530AZ

Hello everyone! I am new and a noob here. I have upgraded to a 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware. My phone was still carrier locked so I started looking up threads on the internet on how to unlock it for free, and came across a kingroot then region unlock solution. I used kingroot then downloaded supersu and installed that. After it finished installing, it said a reboot was necessary so I rebooted. Upon rebooting it said custom in the bootlogo then popped up with a big triangle that said Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call your mobile operator for additional support.
After much tinkering with installing Odin and downloading firmwares, I am still in the same boat. I believe this may be because I (stupidly) enabled reactivation lock because it sounded helpful in case my phone was stolen. This is now locking the firmware down and every time I try to install a stock firmware (4.4.4 or 5.0.2 as these are the only ones available on Sammobile for the SM-G530H) it says r/l enabled cannot install kernel without r/l or something to that effect. That is why I think the reactivation lock is messing me up. It also doesn't help that I upgraded to 5.1.1, as I believe that makes it harder to install a stock firmware, especially an older one.
Thanks for reading and if anyone knows anything that can help, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you.

bumpity bump bump..
anybody?

this is what happens when you try to replace king user/king root with supersu. same thing happened to me, totally bricked. And I didn't backup first
Never found a way to restore it, so I sent it to samsung and got another one, backed it up, and did king root, and manually switched to supersu.

James101 said:
this is what happens when you try to replace king user/king root with supersu. same thing happened to me, totally bricked. And I didn't backup first
Never found a way to restore it, so I sent it to samsung and got another one, backed it up, and did king root, and manually switched to supersu.
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how did you send it to them and they fix it? i figure they wouldn't help because it was a user error in which you tried to flash which voids warranty or whatever /:

I fixed these phone all day for the same exact problem. Call me 347-210-8466 and I will tell you where to ship the phone and have it repair and shipped back to you in 24hr. For only $45.00 return ship is free.

No need to pay to get phone fixed. Follow this post. Somewhere along the flash, it will display message that kies is not compatible with phone, click ok and it will finish flashing. I just did this yesterday on my son's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61977268&postcount=14
startny said:
I fixed these phone all day for the same exact problem. Call me 347-210-8466 and I will tell you where to ship the phone and have it repair and shipped back to you in 24hr. For only $45.00 return ship is free.
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And for someone that just joined and this is their first post, I wouldn't trust you doing anything. just saying.

kenboyles72 said:
No need to pay to get phone fixed. Follow this post. Somewhere along the flash, it will display message that kies is not compatible with phone, click ok and it will finish flashing. I just did this yesterday on my son's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61977268&postcount=14
And for someone that just joined and this is their first post, I wouldn't trust you doing anything. just saying.
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Hey, I have the G530AZ my phone works normally with a few exceptions. I can NOT update SuperSU I have a Custom Status due to Rooting with Odin with G530H. I used an app and now when I reboot or power my phone on I have to reboot a 2nd time from the recovery screen. If I plug my phone in it powers up and the same thing happens if I update using Kies3 in the mentioned post will it work and be okay?

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Hey, I have the G530AZ my phone works normally with a few exceptions. I can NOT update SuperSU I have a Custom Status due to Rooting with Odin with G530H. I used an app and now when I reboot or power my phone on I have to reboot a 2nd time from the recovery screen. If I plug my phone in it powers up and the same thing happens if I update using Kies3 in the mentioned post will it work and be okay?
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Which binary did you initially obtain Root with?

captaingowa said:
Which binary did you initially obtain Root with?
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I used a Firmware from G530H using Odin that's all I know

Ascendents said:
I used a Firmware from G530H using Odin that's all I know
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I'm thinking your issue is with the kernel not recognizing the firmware. You need to flash the original kernel for the G530AZ.
You may be able to use the file I have linked for the G530A in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/att-samsung-galaxy-prime-sm-g530a-links-t3283066

captaingowa said:
I'm thinking your issue is with the kernel not recognizing the firmware. You need to flash the original kernel for the G530AZ.
You may be able to use the file I have linked for the G530A in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/att-samsung-galaxy-prime-sm-g530a-links-t3283066
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Well couldn't I just use Samsung Kies3 and update using my model and S/N?
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Ascendents said:
Well couldn't I just use Samsung Kies3 and update using my model and S/N?
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I would feel more comfortable flashing something that is G530AZ

Ascendents said:
Well couldn't I just use Samsung Kies3 and update using my model and S/N?
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I would feel more comfortable flashing something that is G530AZ
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Yes and No.. You have to be able to boot to use Keis ...
Though it is actually preferred to use the original Cricket software for the G530AZ.
Use Odin to install the files.
These are the required original files for Android 4.4.4
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.03 GB
AP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 978.92 MB
BL_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 9.27 MB
CP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.34 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.24 MB
These are the required original files for Android 5.1.1
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.51 GB
AP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1 .43 GB
BL_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 14.85 MB
CP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 47.01 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.68 MB

captaingowa said:
Yes and No.. You have to be able to boot to use Keis ...
Though it is actually preferred to use the original Cricket software for the G530AZ.
Use Odin to install the files.
These are the required original files for Android 4.4.4
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.03 GB
AP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 978.92 MB
BL_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 9.27 MB
CP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.34 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.24 MB
These are the required original files for Android 5.1.1
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.51 GB
AP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1 .43 GB
BL_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 14.85 MB
CP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 47.01 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.68 MB
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Can I have some instructions how to download and use these files?

Ascendents said:
Hey, I have the G530AZ my phone works normally with a few exceptions. I can NOT update SuperSU I have a Custom Status due to Rooting with Odin with G530H. I used an app and now when I reboot or power my phone on I have to reboot a 2nd time from the recovery screen. If I plug my phone in it powers up and the same thing happens if I update using Kies3 in the mentioned post will it work and be okay?
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The procedure I posted above will flash your phone back to pure stock, like it would be out of the box. Only thing would be, that it flashes the most current update. When I got the phone, it was already on 5.1.1 and this is what Kies downloaded and flashed.

Ascendents said:
Can I have some instructions how to download and use these files?
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Yes, comprehensive instructions would be good to have, which files go in what slots in Odin. I have used Odin before, but with a single file. Been so long since I have used it though.

My Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530A is soft bricked!
When i try to boot up, it says secure fail: kernal in small red letters at the top left of the screen. It also says to take it to an [email protected] store. They didnt really help me at all! PLS HELP

I have the same problem as the person before me but I'm with cricket how do I fix this? ��

ElyjahT said:
When i try to boot up, it says secure fail: kernal in small red letters at the top left of the screen. It also says to take it to an [email protected] store. They didnt really help me at all! PLS HELP
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I have the same problem as the person before me but I'm with cricket how do I fix this? ��
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Revert to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61977268&postcount=14
Working root method, follow exactly, do not skip a step:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/help/root-success-sm-g530az-5-1-1-t3283888

I believe the problem is that people are flashing firmwares for the incorrect model. If I am understanding correctly, this is a thread for the Cricket Wireless version of the Grand Prime, model SM-G530AZ. If you are flashing firmwares for the 530H, you are bound to have problems.
Here is a link for both the KitKat and Lollipop stock firmwares for the G530AZ. Hope it helps.
https://drive.google.com/a/shierunl...?id=0BxcLJPerShJ_ZDJrNV9fRVBSdU0&usp=sharing#

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I believe the problem is that people are flashing firmwares for the incorrect model. If I am understanding correctly, this is a thread for the Cricket Wireless version of the Grand Prime, model SM-G530AZ. If you are flashing firmwares for the 530H, you are bound to have problems.
Here is a link for both the KitKat and Lollipop stock firmwares for the G530AZ. Hope it helps.
Prozach45 can you tell me how i would install these on my phone ? just with odin ? or is there a set way ? id appreciate any help please my phone is screwed and i just bought it
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Samsung A3 booting continously

Here is the video with what's happening (sorry for the potato quality): /watch?v=3wnC-GIZHWs
Does anyone have an idea about this? I've tried reinstalling the firmware with Samsung Kies, no luck. Tried the same with Odin with a firmware from sammobile, still no luck. I don't have a warranty for it and I was wondering if you guys could help me out.

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download Official firmware and Flash with Odin !

Xangelic said:
download Official firmware and Flash with Odin !
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Did this, took a firmware from sammobile and flashed it with Odin and this thing still happens...

do exactly the same thing, but tick UPDATE BOOTLOADER, after (if) it boots, use SamMobile's app to determine if Modem and Bootloader are updating...

PlutoDelic said:
do exactly the same thing, but tick UPDATE BOOTLOADER, after (if) it boots, use SamMobile's app to determine if Modem and Bootloader are updating...
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Did this and managed to take a bunch of screenshots before it went restarting again.
http://imgur.com/a/JUCvA

Im not sure, seems a lot like hardware issue.
Did your phone come branded, like Tmobile and Vodefons stuff?

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Im not sure, seems a lot like hardware issue.
Did your phone come branded, like Tmobile and Vodefons stuff?
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Yea, it came locked in Vodafone, I unlocked it at a nearby GSM service. I'll take it there to see what the heck it's happening since I can't solve it myself. Thank you all for the support.

Try this...
Find the PIT file for branded phones (branded = carrier roms such as vodfona, etc)
Get SamFirm and download a branded 5.0.1 BOL3 rom, it'll download it in 4 tar.md5 files rather then one. Make sure it's a vodafone rom, it may be a csc issue.
Good luck...

Note 3 Help needed ..Help me install any of the Nougat Variants

Ok hopefully someone can help me out with teamviewer .. will gladly compensate for your time.
i got this note 3 which was blacklisted .
had someone help me repair imei
but while doing that he installed the original (?) OS from korea SKT telecom.
now its rebooting and baseband shows unknown. i have sent him messages but no response.
i am hoping to get it running nougat first (lineage or any variety ) will then try and get imei repaired again.
Can anyone with LOTS of experience in this stuff message and help me ?
Sorry if this post is off topic and need to be moved elsewhere.
Thanx all

First flash your stock rom via odin .

JJEgan said:
First flash your stock rom via odin .
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This is the phone .. can you please let me know which firmware to upload .. the one on it is the only one that works others i have tried fail via odin
Cant seem to put pics here but tinyurl.com/notepic1 and tinyurl.com/notepic2

NarroNarro said:
This is the phone .. can you please let me know which firmware to upload .. the one on it is the only one that works others i have tried fail via odin
Cant seem to put pics here but tinyurl.com/notepic1 and tinyurl.com/notepic2
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Printed model is : SM-N9005
In about info phone model is : SM-N900S

The real model # can be found by putting the phone into download mode.

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The real model # can be found by putting the phone into download mode.
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In that case SM-N900S

I recommend flashing the latest stock ROM for the sm-n900s with Odin.
The printed model # sm-n9005 is on the label under the battery?

audit13 said:
I recommend flashing the latest stock ROM for the sm-n900s with Odin.
The printed model # sm-n9005 is on the label under the battery?
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yes ..
these are the ones i found
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note3/SM-N900S/
and only one works on it ..which is the one on the phone right now and it keeps rebooting .. i would like any nougat installed on this now.
Thanx

If the label under the battery says sm-n9005 and download mode says sm-n900s, it appears that you have a "frankenphone" whereby the phone is put together with different parts from different models of the Note 3.
Is this the ROM you tried to flash: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note3/SM-N900S/SKT/download/N900SKSU0GPI1/98062/ ?
Did you perform a factory reset after flashing the phone but before booting the phone for the first time?

audit13 said:
If the label under the battery says sm-n9005 and download mode says sm-n900s, it appears that you have a "frankenphone" whereby the phone is put together with different parts from different models of the Note 3.
Is this the ROM you tried to flash: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note3/SM-N900S/SKT/download/N900SKSU0GPI1/98062/ ?
Did you perform a factory reset after flashing the phone but before booting the phone for the first time?
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I did perform factory reset but its 4.4.2 not 5.0

I recommend flashing the latest ROM.

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I recommend flashing the latest ROM.
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Does it matter which one from the linked list ?
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?exact=1&q=SM-N900S
i am pretty sure i tried one of these but trying again

I recommend the Sept, 2016 ROM.

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I recommend the Sept, 2016 ROM.
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Thanx downloading and trying now.
will update when done .. slow connection here in nz

NarroNarro said:
Thanx downloading and trying now.
will update when done .. slow connection here in nz
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Stuck at system.img.ext4

NarroNarro said:
Thanx downloading and trying now.
will update when done .. slow connection here in nz
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Stuck at system.img.ext4
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So looks like only 4.4.2 works on this .. any chance of installing nougat etc ?

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So looks like only 4.4.2 works on this .. any chance of installing nougat etc ?
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Almost gave up and then decided to try one more time .. installed 5.0 guys thanx
Whats next

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Almost gave up and then decided to try one more time .. installed 5.0 guys thanx
Whats next
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Read and learn is next .

If everything works on a stock ROM, you try flashing TWRP using Odin. This will allow you to backup the existing ROM and flash a custom ROM.

S8 Active Help (Baseband version is G892AUCS3BRG1)

Hello guys, I have just now heard that At&T is rolling out the Android Pie update to the S8 Active. Unfortunately, I do not have a AT&T SIM card on my device currently. This causes my phone to not get ANY updates. The only update I last got was when I sent my phone to a Samsung Technician after I bricked my phone from failed root attempts. I am currently in Android 8.0.0. Is there any way to flash any Pie firmware to my phone even though it is Bootloader v3? Any help is GREATLY appreciated as I am getting so tired of Oreo. I tried using Smart Switch but it says my phone is in the latest firmware update which is a lie, my security patch level is July 2018...
Edit: I have recently unlocked my phone from AT&T in hopes of getting an update, but I didn't know the firmware would stay. And no, I do not have ANY access to AT&T SIM cards or stores.
Edit 2: Solved! I just used a firmware download I got from this forum because sammobile.com did not have it here it is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bw-cYNY1KoEH4Pa-a9dJRQJW09r_uw93/view Just flash this firmware to your phone from Odin! This does not risk breaking or voiding your warranty if you still have one! I am enjoying Pie right now! Give thanks to the who supplied me with the firmware link and youdoofus who actually responded to me. I just wanted to be assured that the firmware that is Pie will be good for my device. This is for people who do not have ATT SIM on their phone or cannot receive update. Model number must be from ATT and SM-G892A!

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Hello guys, I have just now heard that At&T is rolling out the Android Pie update to the S8 Active. Unfortunately, I do not have a AT&T SIM card on my device currently. This causes my phone to not get ANY updates. The only update I last got was when I sent my phone to a Samsung Technician after I bricked my phone from failed root attempts. I am currently in Android 8.0.0. Is there any way to flash any Pie firmware to my phone even though it is Bootloader v3? Any help is GREATLY appreciated as I am getting so tired of Oreo. I tried using Smart Switch but it says my phone is in the latest firmware update which is a lie, my security patch level is July 2018...
Edit: I have recently unlocked my phone from AT&T in hopes of getting an update, but I didn't know the firmware would stay. And no, I do not have ANY access to AT&T SIM cards or stores.
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the problem youre going to run into is the availability of firmwares for your phone. sammobile.com/firmwares was a bust, looking elsewhere for ya. But if you have a computer, usb type-c cable Odin and the correct firmware version and are able to get to download mode, then you should be in good shape.

So I have a firmware at hand with my phone model that is pie, if I update it through Odin, will it void my warranty? Or will there be any chance it will brick my phone because I have done this many times. If it wasn't for ATT bootloader v3 I would've not been asking all these questions. I have already used sammobile.

05Anjelly said:
So I have a firmware at hand with my phone model that is pie, if I update it through Odin, will it void my warranty? Or will there be any chance it will brick my phone because I have done this many times. If it wasn't for ATT bootloader v3 I would've not been asking all these questions. I have already used sammobile.
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it will not void your warranty. isnt your warranty expired on an S8 anyways? only rooting/unlocking bootloader will void the warranty.

youdoofus said:
it will not void your warranty. isnt your warranty expired on an S8 anyways? only rooting/unlocking bootloader will void the warranty.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bw-cYNY1KoEH4Pa-a9dJRQJW09r_uw93/view
Here is the firmware that I want to upload into my SM-G892A, will this help my phone get Pie? Will I need to download any special Odin? Thanks for the help.

05Anjelly said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bw-cYNY1KoEH4Pa-a9dJRQJW09r_uw93/view
Here is the firmware that I want to upload into my SM-G892A, will this help my phone get Pie? Will I need to download any special Odin? Thanks for the help.
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the firmware version in your link is the one in this article which is pie, so yes. As far as Odin goes, i usually default to the newest one if im out downloading one anyways. 3.13.1 is the latest version. https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.XWFVzOhKjb0

youdoofus said:
the firmware version in your link is the one in this article which is pie, so yes. As far as Odin goes, i usually default to the newest one if im out downloading one anyways. 3.13.1 is the latest version. https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.XWFVzOhKjb0
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Yes, I just did it, and wow! I got Pie! Thank you so much:good::good::good::good:

05Anjelly said:
Yes, I just did it, and wow! I got Pie! Thank you so much:good::good::good::good:
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for sure bro! glad you got it taken care of!

Wow , just looking a way to upgrade to pie
Thanks so much!

sonyhack said:
Wow , just looking a way to upgrade to pie
Thanks so much!
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I hope we fixed your problem! Make sure to give youdoofus thanks! I was scared I would never recieve Pie and I was nervous to flash this firmware to my phone but he gave me the assurance I needed

05Anjelly said:
I hope we fixed your problem! Make sure to give youdoofus thanks! I was scared I would never recieve Pie and I was nervous to flash this firmware to my phone but he gave me the assurance I needed
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see, now this is the kind of sh1t that keeps me coming back and trying to help out wherever i can and learn from those who know more than myself. Rock on my dude!!

05Anjelly said:
I hope we fixed your problem! Make sure to give youdoofus thanks! I was scared I would never recieve Pie and I was nervous to flash this firmware to my phone but he gave me the assurance I needed
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Some tips before flashing? Did you flash every file on the .zip archive? (BL_ , AP_ , CSC and so?)
Factory reset before/after flashing?

sonyhack said:
Some tips before flashing? Did you flash every file on the .zip archive? (BL_ , AP_ , CSC and so?)
Factory reset before/after flashing?
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Since its just an update, you are able to keep your data if you put HOME_CSC in the bottom box. So, yes use every file if you want to keep your data. If not, put CSC where its supposed to be and thats it. I don't have access to my computer but thats what I did. You don't need factory reset. Just go to any "How to Install Any Firmware Update through Odin" Video on YouTube and you should see a good tutorial. It is just an update. I hope I fixed you problem! Don't be nervous about updating, only be nervous when you flash a ROM on it!

sonyhack said:
Some tips before flashing? Did you flash every file on the .zip archive? (BL_ , AP_ , CSC and so?)
Factory reset before/after flashing?
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nothing other than having the correct version of Odin for your phone and ADB drivers installed along with the correct firmware files. And yes the Home_CSC is to not factory reset, and the regular CSC is to factory reset it

PIT Error
I tried flashing the files you provided, but it keeps failing on "Get PIT for Mapping". I tried 4 times and every one failed on the same part. I am on the exact same baseband version you were on, the provider is AT&T and the phone is unlocked. I don't get what the problem is...

NeverEndingCycle said:
I tried flashing the files you provided, but it keeps failing on "Get PIT for Mapping". I tried 4 times and every one failed on the same part. I am on the exact same baseband version you were on, the provider is AT&T and the phone is unlocked. I don't get what the problem is...
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you need to go into the CSC file and extract the PIT. once extracted, go into the other options in Odin and put the pit in its slot, then reflash with the CSC you got the PIT from in its proper place along with the others.

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you need to go into the CSC file and extract the PIT. once extracted, go into the other options in Odin and put the pit in its slot, then reflash with the CSC you got the PIT from in its proper place along with the others.
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Alright, how do I go about extracting the PIT file from the CSC file?

NeverEndingCycle said:
Alright, how do I go about extracting the PIT file from the CSC file?
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The CSC is just a compressed file, so WinRAR will do it if 7zip doesnt

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The CSC is just a compressed file, so WinRAR will do it if 7zip doesnt
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I did that but it didn't change anything. Do I need to remove the pit file from the CSC file?

NeverEndingCycle said:
I did that but it didn't change anything. Do I need to remove the pit file from the CSC file?
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shouldnt need to. flash the 4 files again in Odin but select the "re-partition" box