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[Q] Does BlackJelly Rom work on Verizon S3?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883845
does this rom work with the verizon s3? I could not find it in Verizon thread. The ROM looks great so far.

No. Do not flash ROMs from other carriers on your phone. It WILL result in a brick.
Covered many times...please search next time.
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It actually wouldnt brick your device as the rom doesnt flash any radios. It might not boot, but it wouldnt brick it. The ATT version of the rom (which is based off the tmo leak) works unmodified (kernel and all) with the tmo version. I have a version in both the ATT and TMO forums and the rom is exactly the same except for the model number in the build.prop. However, I'm not sure it will work on the CDMA variant.

tomalrocks said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1883845
does this rom work with the verizon s3? I could not find it in Verizon thread. The ROM looks great so far.
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Like what graffixnyc said, the only differences are in the build.prop. Just add the CDMA specific values to the build.prop in BlackJelly (be sure to remove the GSM stuff). Also, take the apns-conf.xml from one of our ROMs like Synergy or CleanROM and replace the one in BlackJelly. That should get you booting.
Marcismo55 said:
No. Do not flash ROMs from other carriers on your phone. It WILL result in a brick.
Covered many times...please search next time.
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I'd say just stay away from the ROMs in the i9300 forums. But even those wouldn't give you a hard brick. I know...I've purposely tried to do it by installing Omega and Foxhound.

Thank you for clarifying guys.
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graffixnyc said:
It actually wouldnt brick your device as the rom doesnt flash any radios. It might not boot, but it wouldnt brick it. The ATT version of the rom (which is based off the tmo leak) works unmodified (kernel and all) with the tmo version. I have a version in both the ATT and TMO forums and the rom is exactly the same except for the model number in the build.prop. However, I'm not sure it will work on the CDMA variant.
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Even so I'd be really careful saying that. Someone may read that and think it's fine to flash stuff from other threads while in fact it is really dangerous. The OP only has a few posts so this may apply to him too (no offense, there are some people who read on here all the time and just don't bother with an account until they need to, I'm just sayin)

Hey guys,
I just ported over the BlackJelly ROM the OP requested and will be posting it here for people to use. Since I am pretty much caught up in other projects, both IRL and on XDA (AOSP), this ROM won't be receiving much support as I'd like to give it so I welcome anyone to take the port and make it better. And please, no smartass comments like this:
tml478 said:
Don't let the haters win. If other people want to complain because you released a better product then them then so be it. Android is open source for a reason and you made something that's amazing and I for one really appreciate it. Maybe the haters should get back in the kitchen and try to release something that even comes close to this. Keep up the good work and thanks a lot.
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"If other people want to complain because you released a better product then them then so be it." Like... seriously? Read the #1 rule of XDA:
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting, whether you have a question or something new to share, it's very likely someone already asked that question or shared that news.
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FORUM RULES
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HOWEVER, if you do want me to support it fully by abandoning other XDA projects and provide updates on the original developer's behalf, let me know. Of course, I will only provide full support if graffixnyc is okay with me doing it.
The build WILL most likely have bugs, some major, some minor, but that is for everyone to fix. I think this will be a good learning tool as well. Oh and if you already weren't aware, you can use kernels from the other carriers. AFAIK, the kernels are common among all carriers (not including the international kernels) so flash away!
Before we get to the download link, MAJOR props and thanks to graffixnyc for BlackJelly ROM. It's great!
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PureMotive said:
Like what graffixnyc said, the only differences are in the build.prop. Just add the CDMA specific values to the build.prop in BlackJelly (be sure to remove the GSM stuff). Also, take the apns-conf.xml from one of our ROMs like Synergy or CleanROM and replace the one in BlackJelly. That should get you booting.
I'd say just stay away from the ROMs in the i9300 forums. But even those wouldn't give you a hard brick. I know...I've purposely tried to do it by installing Omega and Foxhound.
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I imagine you changed the update-script in it then. The partition difference would brick you for sure. I know several of the two and a half bagillion people that hard bricked did it with omega specifically. And why would you try to brick these. Unless you have a jtag setup or something i don't see the point

billard412 said:
I imagine you changed the update-script in it then. The partition difference would brick you for sure. I know several of the two and a half bagillion people that hard bricked did it with omega specifically. And why would you try to brick these. Unless you have a jtag setup or something i don't see the point
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I didn't change them. I may have been lucky or something, but I kept the ROM as is and installed it and didn't end up with a hard brick. Regardless, moral of the story is to stay away from i9300 ROMs unless someone makes a successful port.
I was trying to brick the phone for testing purposes.

Jelly Bean Official OTA Approved by Verizon

Please be informed the VRBLK3 has just been approved by Verizon as the official Jelly Bean OTA build.
Details + Support Documentation - ETA 12/14/2012 (This Friday)
Spread the word and tell your friends to get theirs early here.
Update: We aren’t sure why, but Verizon just changed the support docs back to a previous update. We’ll keep an eye on it and see what happens.
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Those PDF files don't mention anything about jellybean k3. They are for the HE version. And I don't think jellybean will only be a 62mb update
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http://www.droid-life.com/2012/12/12/verizon-approves-jelly-bean-update-for-galaxy-s3/

I take it this one and the leak that are the same exact numbers are 100% identical with no changes whatsoever?

Droid life just tweeted this, not sure what it means.
Verizon just changed the Galaxy S3 JB support doc back to some old minor update.
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I'm sure it's just vzw's "oops" moment. I'm still sure we'll see it this week. Fingers crossed.

Absolute failure by Verizon. Verizon's list of features has typos and they don't have a damn clue what Google Now is! C'mon man!
'Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software updrade.' Really?
And why is the Google Now screenshot labled as Google Plus?
Furthermore, why do all the screenshots contain on screen soft keys? WTF Verizon!?
Obviously, Verizon has no clue about software and the Android OS. Makes me wonder why the updates take so long!
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maybe we are getting vanilla android too

bobAbooE said:
maybe we are getting vanilla android too
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Lol no. 2 of the screenshots have touchwiz UI
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Indeed I've been posting since DroidLife emailed the news. I believe I even told my mailman ...
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Wait, they approved the latest leak? The one with the broken help?...
Does this mean it will not be fixed in this ota?

salas2324 said:
Lol no. 2 of the screenshots have touchwiz UI
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I know. Poking fun at their photoshop fail on the onsvreen keys.

Dudenell said:
Wait, they approved the latest leak? The one with the broken help?...
Does this mean it will not be fixed in this ota?
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Broken help was actually a bug in my previous prep method for the leaks. I have fixed that on the last leak as of 12/10. Refer to the new K3 No-Wipe Fixed image in my thread.

Wonder if this would fix the home button going back to home screen when screen itself is off. That or if its already been fixed by a dev I'll take it.

IF, IF , IF this really happens..... I am rooted and unlocked, thats it. Will I still be able to get the OTA update? If no, what do I need to do to get the OTA when it is rolled out?
Thanks in advance
Heather

putney1477 said:
IF, IF , IF this really happens..... I am rooted and unlocked, thats it. Will I still be able to get the OTA update? If no, what do I need to do to get the OTA when it is rolled out?
Thanks in advance
Heather
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It will only show you OTA if you have the official build (last OTA version was VRALHE). If you flashed any of my earlier leaks you won't get the OTA and will have to flash VRBLK3 manually from my thread. Otherwise you will get the OTA and it will just remove root and relock your bootloader.
The ironic thing is that in order to reroot and unlock your bootloader after the OTA you have to reflash VRBLK3 manually from my guide anyways so if you're looking to keep root, custom recovery, or unlocked bootloader after the OTA, just don't bother with the OTA and follow the guide from my thread to get on the OTA early.

open1your1eyes0 said:
It will only show you OTA if you have the official build (last OTA version was VRALHE). If you flashed any of my earlier leaks you won't get the OTA and will have to flash VRBLK3 manually from my thread. Otherwise you will get the OTA and it will just remove root and relock your bootloader.
The ironic thing is that in order to reroot and unlock your bootloader after the OTA you have to reflash VRBLK3 manually from my guide anyways so if you're looking to keep root, custom recovery, or unlocked bootloader after the OTA, just don't bother with the OTA and follow the guide from my thread to get on the OTA early.
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actually i think it will only show the ota if you have the stock recovery. if you flashed CWR or TWR then you will have to wait until one of the devs here root it for us. or odin back to stock and upgrade from there.

So those of us who have been on the K3 leak have been on the OTA? Or is there a chance they'll make additional changes to the OTA...?
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There will b no changes they have decided after testing. . I hope... they don't get all jumpy and add things at the last minute that would b 6 months from now if they wanted anything changed.. unless it was critical.
s3 driving an S4

putney1477 said:
IF, IF , IF this really happens..... I am rooted and unlocked, thats it. Will I still be able to get the OTA update? If no, what do I need to do to get the OTA when it is rolled out?
Thanks in advance
Heather
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Can you point me in the direction of your guide? Nevermind, it was right under my nose
Please and thanks

(ODIN + CWM 6 + ROOT + Stock) ATT / TMOBILE Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 {SGH-i497} {SGH-T779}

After a bunch of work, I present to you WORKING CLOCKWORKMOD!
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*Big thanks to those of you who worked on the d2att, that code was invaluable for getting a working graphics driver and some unknowns I could not see.*
Confirmed on:
- SGH-i497 (ATT)
- SGH-T779 (T-Mobile)
You can also use this to get ROOT!
Requirements:
- Windows Computer with Samsung Drivers installed
- Odin if on Windows/Heimdall on Linux
- sdcard in the /sdcard slot
1. Download my Odin package here:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/58849669/espresso10att/cwm_recovery_espresso10att_childofthehorn.tar.md5
2. Download SuperSu from Chainfire and copy to your sdcard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
3. Open Odin (as administrator) and hit the "PDA" button, remember to uncheck the reset
4. Mount Device into Download Mode (PWR, Vol) and Hit go on Odin once it appears.
5. Once Finished, Reboot into Recovery
6. Backup your existing image
7. Flash SuperSu from SDcard
8. WInning.
TO RETURN TO STOCK RECOVERY USE THIS ODIN FLASHABLE:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/58849669/espresso10att/espresso10_stock_childofthehorn.tar.md5
****In the process of doing this, I had to bust my /system in order to get the files required.
I would strongly appreciate if anyone can send me a copy of their boot.img and either a copy of their system.img or system.tar.ext4 made by clockworkmod. ****
Part of doing this was integrating everything with the d2-variant build chains in CM9 and CM10. Say thanks in the Thread if you like this or promote this thread so it makes it to the main page.
GITHUB: https://github.com/childofthehorn/espresso10att
Thanks Guys!

AWESOME!!!

Sweet, thanks so much, worked amazing on my T-Mobile Tab 2, got root awaiting a CM9 ROM. No rush, just happy to have my root on my plaything. Keep up the amazing work.

FINALLY! You just made my evening! Incoming Donation.
Confirmation number: 75052748C2563800A
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I have the ATT device as well, running a full stock rooted backup as we speak. I will get it uploaded when completed. Please hold...

Glad to hear it guys!
Very happy to know it works just as well on the T-mobile one.
I can get some custom ROMs going if I can get a copy of someone's /system and boot.img .
First goal is CM9 and then a migration to CM10.1 once that is pretty stabile.
Luckily for us, we have two amazingly complete CM sources with the d2att ( and nice d2 kernel chain!) and p5100 which cover most of our requirements as far as setup and drivers/libs.
Thank You for the support. If you like this, check out my site, say thanks, and/or vote this up onto the main site for a post so it is more visible.
I will be posting the original stock recovery.IMG in Odin flash able later tonight.
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Childofthehorn said:
Glad to hear it guys!
Very happy to know it works just as well on the T-mobile one.
I can get some custom ROMs going if I can get a copy of someone's /system and boot.img .
First goal is CM9 and then a migration to CM10.1 once that is pretty stabile.
Luckily for us, we have two amazingly complete CM sources with the d2att ( and nice d2 kernel chain!) and p5100 which cover most of our requirements as far as setup and drivers/libs.
Thank You for the support. If you like this, check out my site, say thanks, and/or vote this up onto the main site for a post so it is more visible.
I will be posting the original stock recovery.IMG in Odin flash able later tonight.
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If I was home I could help with my T-Mobile tab 2. Currently out stealing cars legally tho. Just glad for root and I'll help if I can in anyway.
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Amazing work! Thank you.
Will this wipe my current apps and data?

dmunjal said:
Amazing work! Thank you.
Will this wipe my current apps and data?
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Not at all. You are merely flashing Root over your existing install. I also suggest that you make a backup prior to installing SuperSU. All of your non-native apps and contacts, etc are on /data and SuperSU does not touch /data at all.

Just posted up the Original Stock Recovery in an Odin Flashable if you want to return to stock.

Thanks for figuring this out. If you still need boot img or anything from the t-mobile version let me know. Also is it possible to add the t-mobile model number (SGH-T779) to the thread title, it would help others to find it.
Thanks again
Edit: I just saw that you added the model to the OP. Thanks again

Yeah I can extract system images from the CWM blobs if that is all you have. However a simple tar ball of /system and your boot.img would be helpful.
No more help at this time, however that might change with CM9 integration for T-Mobile.
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Thanks a lot !, I had waiting a long time for this.

I have a GT-P5113 and I have the latest jellybean update (4.1.1). Do you know if this method works for my tablet, and if it doesn't, do you know a method for this model?
Sent from my GT-P5113 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, the ipad pwning monster

Jooni said:
I have a GT-P5113 and I have the latest jellybean update (4.1.1). Do you know if this method works for my tablet, and if it doesn't, do you know a method for this model?
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^ This is covered elsewhere:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
BTW - The SGH-i497 has been added to CF-Autoroot by Chainfire. Now get rootness the easy way.
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
The T779 is in there as well.
For the T mobile users I will be putting together a Device tree for you guys as well. Let me know if there is anyone who wants to head up the CM9 port for the T779.

Childofthehorn
will this root work with the SCH-I915 Verizon ?

warlord002 said:
Childofthehorn
will this root work with the SCH-I915 Verizon ?
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I honestly have no idea! That Model Number did not appear in the code, however the hardware is the same and considering the partition table is almost exactly like the D2 it just might.
IF YOU DO SO, YOU DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible!
Worst Case scenario, you will not be able to "wipe" your device in case of a failure easily until you perform a Manual update using Kies (usually the Samsung firmware has the recovery.img in it, but no guarantees!).
Get me a Copy of the Recovery.img or Full Odin Image for that device and I can probably make it work. The same would be true of the new SPH-P500 for Sprint. I do not have a Verzion version so I cannot test it. If you are a willing volunteer, let me know.
The Gtab2 10.1 LTE is Basically a Blown up Galaxy S3. However I am quickly finding that the AOSP D2 Kernel source doesnt like me much... erg.

Im out of town now but if no one shares their system I will dump mine when I get back sat morning.
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Childofthehorn;
Get me a Copy of the Recovery.img or Full Odin Image for that device and I can probably make it work. The same would be true of the new SPH-P500 for Sprint. I do not have a Verzion version so I cannot test it. If you are a willing volunteer said:
I don;t know how to get that img or Odin image for you from my verizon tab 2 . but if you tell me how to do so i will surely try to make one ,
thanks
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All the rooting steps are the same as the other gtab 2 10.1???

Yes. Basically.
These are the standard root steps for all Samsung devices with unlocked boot loaders.
Its the software and images that you are putting on your device which are different.
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What will we be missing with locked bootloader?

If sprints variant has a locked bootloader, that means:
No traditional recovery (only safestrap recovery)
No custom kernels
No aosp ROMs
Till now I have not heard of a way to get around the locked bootloader on Samsung devices, I love my s4 and I was thinking of getting s5 but I might go for one m8 this time.

If you're able to root, will we be able to still flash mods? I need native hotspot.

Y.G. said:
If you're able to root, will we be able to still flash mods? I need native hotspot.
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The international version was already rooted. The answer to your question is yes. Just depends on Dev support for the Sprint S5.
Also if you "need" hotspot you'd pay for it. You just want it.
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Shoulon said:
The international version was already rooted. The answer to your question is yes. Just depends on Dev support for the Sprint S5.
Also if you "need" hotspot you'd pay for it. You just want it.
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You will definitely be able to root and ROM this hon (as well as kernels, mods, themes, etc..), just a matter of time and seeing the Dev support for the Sprint S5. This is why I am waiting a month or so to get my S5!

Joe0113 said:
You will definitely be able to root and ROM this hon (as well as kernels, mods, themes, etc..), just a matter of time and seeing the Dev support for the Sprint S5. This is why I am waiting a month or so to get my S5!
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Root, touchwiz based rom, and mods yes, but you will not be able to load different kernels
I took the following from note 3 forum (bootlocked model)
"The AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 ships with a locked bootloader which means that as of right now AT&T Note 3 users only have the ability to flash Custom ROM's & Mod’s using @Hashcode’s Safestrap recovery – KERNEL FLASHING is not possible!
what types of ROMs are compatible?
Because of the locked bootloader on the AT&T Note 3, only Samsung TouchWiz based Custom ROM’s are able to be flashed to the AT&T Note 3.
Custom ROMs based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) such as CyanogenMOD, Paranoid Android, Omni, etc cannot be flashed. This is due to the inability to flash custom kernels using Safestrap Recovery"

Joe0113 said:
You will definitely be able to root and ROM this hon (as well as kernels, mods, themes, etc..), just a matter of time and seeing the Dev support for the Sprint S5. This is why I am waiting a month or so to get my S5!
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Well you know im porting my themes for sure. Just gotta get what I need.
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bootloaders unlocked cf-autoroot needs an unlocked bootloader to work and it works lol
next time dont take live chats so seriously.. they are automated and are hardly ever correct

Hell yeha I saw it was rooted!
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crzy619 said:
Did u use the T-Mobile one cuz I have been debating it all day
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sprint specific one http://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip

edlee said:
Root, touchwiz based rom, and mods yes, but you will not be able to load different kernels
I took the following from note 3 forum (bootlocked model)
"The AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 ships with a locked bootloader which means that as of right now AT&T Note 3 users only have the ability to flash Custom ROM's & Mod’s using @Hashcode’s Safestrap recovery – KERNEL FLASHING is not possible!
what types of ROMs are compatible?
Because of the locked bootloader on the AT&T Note 3, only Samsung TouchWiz based Custom ROM’s are able to be flashed to the AT&T Note 3.
Custom ROMs based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) such as CyanogenMOD, Paranoid Android, Omni, etc cannot be flashed. This is due to the inability to flash custom kernels using Safestrap Recovery"
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You guys are already rooted... just be patient :good:

So sprint didn't lock the bootloader?
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Nope, recovery is already been confirmed working.... Stoked!
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so just kernel... Mods, roms are fine for now? Of course recovery works with root. Where you got that info from?
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reverepats said:
Nope, recovery is already been confirmed working.... Stoked!
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Backups and restoring work already?? Which recovery?!

Joe0113 said:
Backups and restoring work already?? Which recovery?!
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Ahh not too sure about backups and restores. I'm gonna test that out in the morning cause I got a couples things I gotta test out of my own. But the Philz version in the Original GS5 dev forum is the one. The international S5. You'll see in his OP, Sprint is there for supported devices.
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Don't Install 5.1.1 YET!!! Understand it first

CAUTION with 5.1.1 Update​G925PVPU2B0F7​I've been spending some time reading T-mobiles issues with the update. This isn't a super new conversation, but is probably new to many Sprint users. The update appears have rollback protection, which effects both kernel and bootloader from what they are saying... Which I find slightly confusing since I didn't think that their was a locked bootloader on the US versions (maybe someone can assist with that)
Figured we could start the conversation early for Custom Root/Recovery/etc. users, so that we may save some of us some trouble with Soft/Hard brinks in the next week or so.​
This is the thread I've been looking at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/psa-odin-5-1-1-t3136151
EDIT:
NO, the bootloader is not locked with the 5.1.1 update.
Rather, "Factory Reset Protection" (an Android thing - not a Samsung thing!) is now an option, which allows you to lock the bootloader yourself, protecting your device from someone installing a custom recovery, wiping your device and making it their own. It makes the device somewhat less valuable, and therefore (supposedly) less likely to be stolen.
The 5.1.1 upgrade looks to be a "permanent" upgrade, meaning we're not able to revert back to 5.0.2 kernels and recoveries.
So, I would suggest to sit tight with your current set up. In order to customize our devices we will need to wait for:
A) Root for 5.1.1
-Root has been achived: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...elopment/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-t3153396
B) Samsung to post the source code for the new kernel.
C) Custom Recovery
-Recovery has been achived:
Once we have the above, we can get back to modding our devices.
If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

Interesting article, I remember several other older Samsung devices where you could not downgrade bootloaders and modems. IE Galaxy S3, note 3, s5. But there was still root, Roms and the ability to flash kernels. Hopefully there's no need to go back anyway. The kernel thing is something new so I may hold off on upgrading. Thanks for the info

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Interesting article, I remember several other older Samsung devices where you could not downgrade bootloaders and modems. IE Galaxy S3, note 3, s5. But there was still root, Roms and the ability to flash kernels. Hopefully there's no need to go back anyway. The kernel thing is something new so I may hold off on upgrading. Thanks for the info
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This is my first Samsung, so the whole root recovery process was almost too smooth since I've been on the HTC side for 5 years. Unlocking bootloaders, S-off and requesting tokens to push.. Ugh, as must as I likes HTC and Sense, that sucked.
I think I'm holding off as well, untill Sac23/ Ram9200 might have spare time to look over the update first and make sense of it all and could at least get it to where V.2 is right now. But it sounds like the Kernel could be our hold up, without Hybridmax's current support.

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This is my first Samsung, so the whole root recovery process was almost too smooth since I've been on the HTC side for 5 years. Unlocking bootloaders, S-off and requesting tokens to push.. Ugh, as must as I likes HTC and Sense, that sucked.
I think I'm holding off as well, untill Sac23/ Ram9200 might have spare time to look over the update first and make sense of it all and could at least get it to where V.2 is right now. But it sounds like the Kernel could be our hold up, without Hybridmax's current support.
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Yea but based off of my years of experience and having Samsung devices, I'm pretty sure that someone will find a way moving forward, but going back probably won't happen. I too had an HTC evo years back lol and I couldn't stand the root process. I feel your pain. But yea it may be wise just to wait for a while on the update

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Root added
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I've been keeping up with the thread. Looks like T-Mobile got it worked out and looks like it didn't affect the international variant. US cellular just got it. Let's see what happens with them

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I've been keeping up with the thread. Looks like T-Mobile got it worked out and looks like it didn't affect the international variant. US cellular just got it. Let's see what happens with them
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I agree. Definitely a step in the right direction.

Any Sprint rep on here that can tell us when the update is going live?? Someone has to know something ..

just heard 6/30.
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Got it todayView attachment 3384936
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Thank you for the update. Were you rooted before updating?

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Thank you for the update. Were you rooted before updating?
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No
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No
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That makes sense. Thank you for the confirmation. 5.1.1 is only a stock update for the time being

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083442
International got twrp working for their phones. We will see if someone gets something working for us
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083442
International got twrp working for their phones. We will see if someone gets something working for us
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Thanks for the update, I'll add that Link to the OP