Hello
had a question on if anything special is needed to go from lolipop and downgrading to kit kat or do i just flash like normal
I though i saw something about needing a special zip file in a thread but i just want to be sure i may be confusing it with the proximity zip or something
Thanks for answers
There's no such thing as a proximity zip. I think what you're referring to is the firmware zip. When going from KitKat to Lollipop you need to flash the Lollipop firmware and the Lollipop modem. When going back from Lollipop to KitKat you need to flash the KitKat firmware and the KitKat modem.
KitKat firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Lollipop firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFczZZTTZ0X2dzbEE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modems:
http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/bacon/modems
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timmaaa said:
There's no such thing as a proximity zip. I think what you're referring to is the firmware zip. When going from KitKat to Lollipop you need to flash the Lollipop firmware and the Lollipop modem. When going back from Lollipop to KitKat you need to flash the KitKat firmware and the KitKat modem.
KitKat firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Lollipop firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFczZZTTZ0X2dzbEE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modems:
http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/bacon/modems
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Thank you for this. I was wondering the same thing. I am about to flash LP for the first time in a while so I am glad I ran into this great info!
timmaaa said:
There's no such thing as a proximity zip. I think what you're referring to is the firmware zip. When going from KitKat to Lollipop you need to flash the Lollipop firmware and the Lollipop modem. When going back from Lollipop to KitKat you need to flash the KitKat firmware and the KitKat modem.
KitKat firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Lollipop firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFczZZTTZ0X2dzbEE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modems:
http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/bacon/modems
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Strange, I have never had to flash the modem separately.
What exactly does it do?
I'm now running Lollipop YNG1TAS17L. I updated from KitKat to Lollipop via an OTA link using TWRP recovery. Should I still flash this Lollipop modem?
danielsinnema said:
Strange, I have never had to flash the modem separately.
What exactly does it do?
I'm now running Lollipop YNG1TAS17L. I updated from KitKat to Lollipop via an OTA link using TWRP recovery. Should I still flash this Lollipop modem?
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No
The OTA did it for you automatically
Please do not flash any modem on it unless you are facing issues with your radio(network connectivity)
Mr hOaX said:
No
The OTA did it for you automatically
Please do not flash any modem on it unless you are facing issues with your radio(network connectivity)
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Got it, thanks. ?
Heisenberg said:
There's no such thing as a proximity zip. I think what you're referring to is the firmware zip. When going from KitKat to Lollipop you need to flash the Lollipop firmware and the Lollipop modem. When going back from Lollipop to KitKat you need to flash the KitKat firmware and the KitKat modem.
KitKat firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Lollipop firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFczZZTTZ0X2dzbEE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modems:
http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/bacon/modems
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@Heisenberg
I just tried what u suggested, but it didn't work. I am on CM12s and I want to try PA 4.6 Beta 6. So I downloaded kitkat firmware and two modems too ( the two kitakat modems with 'Full' prefix. I went to recovery, flashed the firmware, then tried to flash the PA ROM. It showed an error, like "can't go back to old version Nov from new version May". It also showed error in update binary script. Then I flashed the modem and firmware, and tried to flash PA again, but it didn't work. Please, help me. I wanna go to PA kitkat.
deepaklunked said:
@Heisenberg
I just tried what u suggested, but it didn't work. I am on CM12s and I want to try PA 4.6 Beta 6. So I downloaded kitkat firmware and two modems too ( the two kitakat modems with 'Full' prefix. I went to recovery, flashed the firmware, then tried to flash the PA ROM. It showed an error, like "can't go back to old version Nov from new version May". It also showed error in update binary script. Then I flashed the modem and firmware, and tried to flash PA again, but it didn't work. Please, help me. I wanna go to PA kitkat.
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What error did you get when flashing the ROM?
@Heisenberg
See the pic attached. It goes like:
"Can't install this package (Mon Nov 3 .....) over newer build (Mon May 25 .....)
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/MODs/Downloads/pa_bacon-4.6-BETA6-20141103.zip'
Error flashing zip .........
Edit: I just flashed cm11 firmware before flashing pa zip. I can see that in the image. And sorry for the poor pic quality. Taken from my dad'a Desire 310
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deepaklunked said:
@Heisenberg
See the pic attached. It goes like:
"Can't install this package (Mon Nov 3 .....) over newer build (Mon May 25 .....)
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/MODs/Downloads/pa_bacon-4.6-BETA6-20141103.zip'
Error flashing zip .........
Edit: I just flashed cm11 firmware before flashing pa zip. I can see that in the image. And sorry for the poor pic quality. Taken from my dad'a Desire 310
Sent from my HTC Desire 310 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app
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Alright, first things first. I can see you're asking the same question in the PA thread, please don't double-post, only discuss an issue in one place at a time.
Is that a themed version of TWRP you're running? And did you wipe properly before flashing? The error you're getting suggests to me that you're not wiping properly.
I did a full wipe: wiped system, dalvik, data, and cache. And sorry for double-posting. Was li'l impatient.
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And yes, it is themed version of twrp, 2.8.6.1
deepaklunked said:
I did a full wipe: wiped system, dalvik, data, and cache. And sorry for double-posting. Was li'l impatient.
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And yes, it is themed version of twrp, 2.8.6.1
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I'm unsure why it isn't working for you then unfortunately. I can only guess that the wipe isn't working properly because the installer is still able to detect the previous ROM. It might be worth flashing the stock TWRP instead of the themed version as that might be causing the problem.
Okay. Will try the same procedure with stock trwp.
Edit: @Heisenberg[/MENTION] The same error with stock twrp. Have a look.
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deepaklunked said:
Sent from my HTC Desire 310 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app
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I can't see the text in that image. I'm not sure mate, does the same problem happen with other ROMs?
Woohoo! I finally did it. @Heisenberg PA 4.6 Beta 6 flashed successfully. What I did was just RESEARCH. As you said that the error has got something to do with TWRP, I searched for CWM. I then went into Philz Recovery thread. Just scrolled down for download links. Read this somewhere, "To flash older files, use recovery version 6.02.2- . Then I got the link to download CMW touch recovery version 6.0.5.0. And then the magic began. Wiped everything, installed cm11 firmware, and then installed PA. And now I am running PA. Anyways, thanks for giving the hint about TWRP.
deepaklunked said:
Woohoo! I finally did it. @Heisenberg PA 4.6 Beta 6 flashed successfully. What I did was just RESEARCH. As you said that the error has got something to do with TWRP, I searched for CWM. I then went into Philz Recovery thread. Just scrolled down for download links. Read this somewhere, "To flash older files, use recovery version 6.02.2- . Then I got the link to download CMW touch recovery version 6.0.5.0. And then the magic began. Wiped everything, installed cm11 firmware, and then installed PA. And now I am running PA. Anyways, thanks for giving the hint about TWRP.
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Cool man, good to see you worked it out.
Thanks. I just want this information to be available to all those who want to downgrade. Could you just update the OP.
Heisenberg said:
There's no such thing as a proximity zip. I think what you're referring to is the firmware zip. When going from KitKat to Lollipop you need to flash the Lollipop firmware and the Lollipop modem. When going back from Lollipop to KitKat you need to flash the KitKat firmware and the KitKat modem.
KitKat firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Lollipop firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFczZZTTZ0X2dzbEE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modems:
http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/bacon/modems
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I'm reverting back to KK.
I've installed the firmware you provided, and the Full-YNG1TAS0YL-modem-flashable.zip modem. Then I've installed slimsaber (4.4.4) and Zane's boeffla kernel from here http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/zanezam/linaro/bacon/cm11.0/stable/
The proximity sensor is broken, any fix my friend?
just4u32 said:
I'm reverting back to KK.
I've installed the firmware you provided, and the Full-YNG1TAS0YL-modem-flashable.zip modem. Then I've installed slimsaber (4.4.4) and Zane's boeffla kernel from here http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/zanezam/linaro/bacon/cm11.0/stable/
The proximity sensor is broken, any fix my friend?
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Probably because you flashed a Lollipop modem on a kitkat rom?
Do i have to flash the cm12 firmware for 5.1.1 roms? I have the OTA update and running on 5.0.2?.
Yes, Each 5.1.1. ROM thread states that you are required to flash the latest firmware (otherwise you might get bootloop, flash errors).
davebugyi said:
Yes, Each 5.1.1. ROM thread states that you are required to flash the latest firmware (otherwise you might get bootloop, flash errors).
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Thank You!!
Hi, iam trying to update my bacon from 17L to the latest firmware. But I can't update officially, since iam running a custom recovery.
So I downloaded the incremental update from xda, and when I tried to flash it I got an error (see attachment)
Any help will be appreciated
According to my phone iam running 17L, why does the recovery mention my phone on 4.4.2??
The error I receive while flashing through system update
fixed by flashing the whole rom instead of the incremental update.
My son's XT1031, which has an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery, has been continuously requesting to install an OTA update (221.31.4). I tried to install the update zip file I found in the /cache directory but it fails to install. Does anybody know how to install the OTA with a custom recovery? The phone is stock Android 5.1 (221.21.56) otherwise.
Thanks in advance.
gm2racer said:
My son's XT1031, which has an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery, has been continuously requesting to install an OTA update (221.31.4). I tried to install the update zip file I found in the /cache directory but it fails to install. Does anybody know how to install the OTA with a custom recovery? The phone is stock Android 5.1 (221.21.56) otherwise.
Thanks in advance.
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Have you tried flashfire? It has an option for OTA update
Hi, I am in a weird situation where I am trying to flash any ROM on my galaxy tab A (sm-t585) only using the stock adb sideload, but i keep encountering the same problem with each ROM where is says "E:failed to verify whole-file signature" and "E:signature verification failed". so if anyone know what's causing this and how to fix it , please let me know.
You can't flash a custom rom using your stock recovery. The reason is, the stock recovery is used to flash the official update files from Samsung. All the update files from Samsung are signed by Samsung own keys. But the custom ROMS are not signed by Samsung's keys. So, the signature verification will fail. To overcome this, you will need a custom recovery like TWRP. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-official-twrp-for-galaxy-tab-a-10-1.3995181/
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You can't flash a custom rom using your stock recovery. The reason is, the stock recovery is used to flash the official update files from Samsung. All the update files from Samsung are signed by Samsung own keys. But the custom ROMS are not signed by Samsung's keys. So, the signature verification will fail. To overcome this, you will need a custom recovery like TWRP. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-official-twrp-for-galaxy-tab-a-10-1.3995181/
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Thank you, i wanted to try download update from samsung official website but i can only install it from odin and when i try adb I get "Xfer0.00x" error . Is there anyway i can install a samsung firmware with just stock adb? and if yes would it wipe my data?
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Thank you, i wanted to try download update from samsung official website but i can only install it from odin and when i try adb I get "Xfer0.00x" error . Is there anyway i can install a samsung firmware with just stock adb? and if yes would it wipe my data?
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No. Samsung firmware files don't have an updater script. So you have to use odin