Hey everyone,
I've spent time looking through the forum, but I just can't make sense of all the info on how to downgrade the OS on my phone to Android 7.
I need advice on the steps to take in order to downgrade and avoid problems.
Details:
GSM Unlocked
OS: 8.1.0
Current Build Version: OPSS28.85-17-6
Security Patch Level: Feb. 1, 2019
Hardware Information:
SKU: XT1687
Version: PVTB
It's been a headache ever since I've updated my phone--freezing, apps quitting... yea, you name it. Reset it to factory settings, but no improvement. Wasn't a problem before the update and I know OS updates can burden the hardware.
Been a lurker here for a while and you all have been a great source of help.
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Hi, a friend has a Galaxy S5 (MetroPCS) he wanted me to unlock. He works at a hotel and any items found in rooms go to their "Lost and found" thing for a 60 day period. This was found and never claimed, so he wants to use it as his own. I've looked through it a bit and it appears it was used by a former drug dealer around town. Huzzah. Anyway.
It appears to already be rooted and has TWRP already installed, though still uses the stock ROM.
My questions are- How would I go about doing a fresh install on it? Also, is there a free way to unlock them or do I have to go through one of those unlock websites?
Here are the specs
Model Number: SM-G900T1
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: G900T1UVU1ANK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-1616453
[email protected] #1
Mon Nov 10 14:47:19 KST 2014
Build Number: KOT49H.G900T1UVU1ANK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF SM-G900T1 4.4.2 0046
Wed Jun 24 17:38:37 2015
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Edit: I found this site, http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T1
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
ProoN said:
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
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Upgrade it using Smart Switch.
Just an update- I successfully used SmartSwitch to upgrade the phone, kudos for that.
Also ended up going through cellunlocker.net to unlock it. They even sent an unfreeze code with it.
Hello guys,
I'm from China and bought my Droid Turbo 2 as a second hand item. That seller has disabled the software update function of it, so every time I tap on the software update option, it will "check for update", then tell me my system is "up to date", even until now I'm still on android 6.0, 24.14.11.kinzie_verizon.verizon.en.US version.
I tried to ask him how to repair it, and the only solution I got is factory data reset.
I don't want to lose any data on my phone, my contacts, sms, purchased apps and game progress, blablabla. Thought I can download the OTA files and update it with ADB, or maybe I can reverse the seller's modification on my phone. Could you guys please help me find the OTA files in the list:
24.31.22 - OTA Update - 2016.10.24
DROID TURBO 2 - Phone name
6.0.1 - Android version
September 1, 2016 - Android security patch level
I15.MOT.XT1585.0 - Configuration version
M8994_131025.50.03.34R KINZIE_VZW_CUST - Baseband version
3.10.84-perf-gabde09e
[email protected] #1
Sat Sep 17 10:08:37 CDT 2016 - Kernel version
24.31.22.kinzie_verizon.verizon.en.US - System version
MCK24.183-22 - Build number
24.14.16 - OTA Update - 2016.07.01
DROID TURBO 2 - Phone name
6.0 - Android version
May 1, 2016 - Android security patch level
L14.MOT.XT1585.0 - Configuration version
M8994_1255339.41.01.94.01R KINZIE_VZW_CUST - Baseband version
3.10.84-perf-g4efa46e
[email protected] #1
Tue Jun 21 12:05:08 CDT 2016 - Kernel version
24.14.16.kinzie_verizon.verizon.en.US - System version
MCK24.78-13.16 - Build number
24.14.12 - OTA Update - 2016.04.22
DROID TURBO 2 - Phone name
6.0 - Android version
March 1, 2016 - Android security patch level
L14.MOT.XT1585.0 - Configuration version
M8994_1255339.41.01.94.01R KINZIE_VZW_CUST - Baseband version
3.10.84-perf-g41d2efe-00003-g1ae05e8
[email protected] #1
Wed Mar 30 14:23:41 CDT 2016 - Kernel version
24.14.12.kinzie_verizon.verizon.en.US - System version
MCK24.78-13.12 - Build number
Or maybe you can teach me to lift that fake 'check for update' curse? Thank you!
hello mate,
1.You could try to find the disable apps in "settings"-"apps" and enable them. especially look for the ones that have names like "update" or "system"
2. if that does not help, you might want to consider use the Software Upgrade Assistance (SUA) from Verizon.
Here is how to enable the SUA: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-116673/
you could also check here: https://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/BPOD-H9887-SUA-moto-V7.pdf
3. Maybe someone who could pull the update and upload it, then you could flash it with RSD Lite software
I just got a V20 from eBay and did a factory reset on it, so it's coming up with the Setup wizard on startup.
At some point it wants to do an update and that step is not skippable. I want to check the firmware version before updating in case I have a chance at rooting.
Is there any way to get past that or check the fw version in some other way?
Thanks.
cko said:
I just got a V20 from eBay and did a factory reset on it, so it's coming up with the Setup wizard on startup.
At some point it wants to do an update and that step is not skippable. I want to check the firmware version before updating in case I have a chance at rooting.
Is there any way to get past that or check the fw version in some other way?
Thanks.
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Try setting it up without connecting to the internet? No wifi or sim
ivoh95 said:
Try setting it up without connecting to the internet? No wifi or sim
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oops, i guess that was a "duh".
I got in and have:
Android 7.0
Security Patch Level: Nov 6, 2017
Kernam version: 3.18.31
Build number: NRD90M
software version H91810r
Security version: MDF v2.0 Release 4
Do I have any chance at rooting or just I just go ahead with stock and update?
ivoh95 said:
Try setting it up without connecting to the internet? No wifi or sim
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cko said:
oops, i guess that was a "duh".
I got in and have:
Android 7.0
Security Patch Level: Nov 6, 2017
Kernam version: 3.18.31
Build number: NRD90M
software version H91810r
Security version: MDF v2.0 Release 4
Do I have any chance at rooting or just I just go ahead with stock and update?
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Sadly i dont think theres any root for anything after h91810p last i checked. Sorry!
Yeahh only variant thatl always be rootable is the factory unlocked US996. Sprint and T-Mobile have totally blocked any way to root on recentish updates, while the others need to rollback to the december 2016 security patch.
Aight, so a couple of weeks ago I decided to finally accept the update that I always skipped, that pesky Android OREO (8.0) update was always harassing my notification panel and I finally decided to accept it and just update. What could go wrong?
After I updated, and saw that a few features were cool, I noticed something...
My phone was not charging even though it was connected to the charger. I tried airplane mode, I tried maximum power saving mode, I tried safe mode, I turned it off and nothing happened. It just didn't want to charge; some might say that it's just a battery issue, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case.
This happened right after I updated my lovely Nougat to Oreo.
So now I need help.
Here are my phone's specs:
*Build Number: R16NW.G930PVPU6CRE7
*SE for Android status: SEPF_SM-G930P_8.0.0_0008
*Fri May 25 20:35:22 2018
*Knox version: Knox 3.1, Knox API level 25, TIMA 3.3.0
*Security Software version: MDF v3.1 Release 2, WLAN v1.0 Release 1, VPN PP-MOD v2.1 Release 1.0, ASKS v1.4 Release 180123, FIPS BoringSSL v1.2, FIPS SKC v1.7, FIPS SCrypto v1.0, SMR Apr-2018 Release 1
*Android security patch level: April 1, 2018
*Model Number: SM-G930P
*IMEI: 353562085155911
*Software version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Hardware version: REV0.6
*Android Version: 8.0.0 Oreo (I want 7, Nougat)
*Samsung Experience version: 9.0
*Baseband version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Kernel version: 3.18.71-13585094, [email protected] #1
My phone is a SPRINT unlocked version, 32 gb. You can check out those specs; probably understand them a lot better than I do.
The thing is, I know that I'm going to have to root it in order to install a previous Android version (downgrade). I just don't want to take any risks with flashing the wrong firmware for my specific phone; I don't want to brick it.
So, can y'all please help me with choosing the right -my phone specific- firmware and stuff?
Giving me a step-by-step on how to successfully downgrade back to my 7.0 nougat would be a blessing too.
Thank You!
Siberio08 said:
Aight, so a couple of weeks ago I decided to finally accept the update that I always skipped, that pesky Android OREO (8.0) update was always harassing my notification panel and I finally decided to accept it and just update. What could go wrong?
After I updated, and saw that a few features were cool, I noticed something...
My phone was not charging even though it was connected to the charger. I tried airplane mode, I tried maximum power saving mode, I tried safe mode, I turned it off and nothing happened. It just didn't want to charge; some might say that it's just a battery issue, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case.
This happened right after I updated my lovely Nougat to Oreo.
So now I need help.
Here are my phone's specs:
*Build Number: R16NW.G930PVPU6CRE7
*SE for Android status: SEPF_SM-G930P_8.0.0_0008
*Fri May 25 20:35:22 2018
*Knox version: Knox 3.1, Knox API level 25, TIMA 3.3.0
*Security Software version: MDF v3.1 Release 2, WLAN v1.0 Release 1, VPN PP-MOD v2.1 Release 1.0, ASKS v1.4 Release 180123, FIPS BoringSSL v1.2, FIPS SKC v1.7, FIPS SCrypto v1.0, SMR Apr-2018 Release 1
*Android security patch level: April 1, 2018
*Model Number: SM-G930P
*IMEI: 353562085155911
*Software version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Hardware version: REV0.6
*Android Version: 8.0.0 Oreo (I want 7, Nougat)
*Samsung Experience version: 9.0
*Baseband version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Kernel version: 3.18.71-13585094, [email protected] #1
My phone is a SPRINT unlocked version, 32 gb. You can check out those specs; probably understand them a lot better than I do.
The thing is, I know that I'm going to have to root it in order to install a previous Android version (downgrade). I just don't want to take any risks with flashing the wrong firmware for my specific phone; I don't want to brick it.
So, can y'all please help me with choosing the right -my phone specific- firmware and stuff?
Giving me a step-by-step on how to successfully downgrade back to my 7.0 nougat would be a blessing too.
Thank You!
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I cannot believe the charging problem is caused by Oreo. Try different chargers, and new USB cables. Google the issue to see if it's related to Oreo. If you are absolutely sure this is due to Oreo, then you may change it and root is not required.
Since the phone is still on bootloader 6, you may be able to downgrade to Nougat with the same version of bootloader. Flashing firmware is a complex process and phone may be easily bricked if anything goes wrong, so you need to understand what you are doing exactly. I would suggest to read thoroughly information related to Samsung Galaxy firmware update using Odin software. I usually get s7 firmware from two sites:
https://updato.com/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/
Switch off your phone then try charging?
yves31 said:
I cannot believe the charging problem is caused by Oreo. Try different chargers, and new USB cables. Google the issue to see if it's related to Oreo. If you are absolutely sure this is due to Oreo, then you may change it and root is not required.
Since the phone is still on bootloader 6, you may be able to downgrade to Nougat with the same version of bootloader. Flashing firmware is a complex process and phone may be easily bricked if anything goes wrong, so you need to understand what you are doing exactly. I would suggest to read thoroughly information related to Samsung Galaxy firmware update using Odin software. I usually get s7 firmware from two sites:
https://updato.com/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/
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Well, ironically, my mother got a new -android- phone a couple of days ago and my phone charges pretty fine with her charger. I guess it WAS a charger problem, but my charger works perfectly fine on my father's phone and not on mine; strange.
The thing is, although it can now charge, the super battery drainage is still there, and yes, I'm convinced the quick battery drainage problem came along with the Oreo update. It lasted hours and hours on Nougat, but now on Oreo it barely gets to 3 hours and 30 minutes.
Greetings,
I recently moved (temporary) from iOS to an Android phone that was sitting in a drawer and doing some searches on Google, I found out that rooting the phone gives you the ability to move your apps to your SD card (the ones you normally cannot move) as I face issues with it's memory size and other tweaks I would love to have. I tried the KingoRoot (both APK & PC) and it doesn't succeed and several other rooting apps that failed. I enabled the USB debugging and OEM unlock from developer options, yet still fail. Can someone explain it to me step by step what needs to be done and how? Is it possible that this phone cannot be rooted? I'll list the information regarding it down below;
Phone name: LG K8 4G
Model number: LG-K350n
Hardware version: Rev.1.0
Android version: 6.0
Android security patch level: 2018-03-01
Baseband version: MOLY LR9 W1530 MD LWTG TC01 SP M1V V1 P19 T3
Kernel version: 3.18.19
Build number: MRA58K
Software version: V10k-226-10