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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?
Hey guys,
I'm a bit confused on how to flash the above mentioned rom as I'm still on 5.0.2 even though the update is actually already out.
What confuses and scares me is the warning about the bootloader and modem...
Anyone did go from 5.0.2 to 5.1.1 and flash xtrestolite as rom?
Help would be appreciated, I'm too used to the easy flashing of nexus devices
flash stock 5.1.1 , flash twrp through odin (take from their website to your device),**** flash unikernel I think for root access ****, and then flash xtrestolite from twrp.
**** = maybe not needed, but just in case
creambyemute said:
Hey guys,
I'm a bit confused on how to flash the above mentioned rom as I'm still on 5.0.2 even though the update is actually already out.
What confuses and scares me is the warning about the bootloader and modem...
Anyone did go from 5.0.2 to 5.1.1 and flash xtrestolite as rom?
Help would be appreciated, I'm too used to the easy flashing of nexus devices
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Everything is actually mentioned in his thread. Read it and ask if you have more questions.
But short. Flash 5.1.1 bootloader and modem, flash 5.1.1 stock, flash twrp, install XtreStoLite.
Faspaiso said:
Everything is actually mentioned in his thread. Read it and ask if you have more questions.
But short. Flash 5.1.1 bootloader and modem, flash 5.1.1 stock, flash twrp, install XtreStoLite.
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Why would we flash the bootloader and modem first? Wouldn't the 5.1.1. stock include it all?
is350 said:
Why would we flash the bootloader and modem first? Wouldn't the 5.1.1. stock include it all?
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I have absolutely no idea. I couldn't get on 5.1.1 before that, but I may have different something wrong. But it can't hurt, to do the above.
Judy follow the instructions on the thread.
Hey guys i have a problem with 5.1.1 and twrp 2.8.7.1: when i reboot in recovery i can't see my phone in windows explorer and i'm unable to copy the rom on the phone. Do you have the same issue?
Anyone can suggest what upgrade I should choose and which one is more stable? I want to root my phone as well so if anyone with the official Marshmallow update can give me a good reason to upgrade from 5.0.2 I'd really appreciate it.
Besides sense 7 is there anything else to look forward to in Marshmallow for HTC?
Also anyone with the Marshmallow GPE Rom or Viper M8 please share your experiences with the roms.
For the first time I'm having trouble deciding what to flash on my E8 thanks to all the devs!
I tried everything, and - offical 6.0.1 is better choise. There is best camera. They really updated drivers or libs, i don't know. Stock ROM + custom kernel it's always good. All custom ROM's here is based on older firmwares.
Jestercore said:
I tried everything, and - offical 6.0.1 is better choise. There is best camera. They really updated drivers or libs, i don't know. Stock ROM + custom kernel it's always good. All custom ROM's here is based on older firmwares.
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How did you Root and get the custom kernel (without the system write protection) on Marshmallow? Same as how you'd do it on 5.0.x?
Yes, my 6.0.1 rooted, but custom kernel not exist this time. We waiting.
Jestercore said:
Yes, my 6.0.1 rooted, but custom kernel not exist this time. We waiting.
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Would you please explain how to root your E8 6.0.1? I prefer to get just root without installing custom recovery, so I can backup stock recovery using flashify just in case for future OTA.
i dont know about way like this. In future u can extract stock recovery from OTA package, that u gonna receive. This always works.
I've flashed supersu 2.67 via recovery.
Jestercore said:
i dont know about way like this. In future u can extract stock recovery from OTA package, that u gonna receive. This always works.
I've flashed supersu 2.67 via recovery.
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I received OTA and installed it directly. I forgot to backup the OTA file first so I don't have a chance anymore to extract the stock recovery. I tried to downgrade to 5.02 but always failed.
wildanw2 said:
I received OTA and installed it directly. I forgot to backup the OTA file first so I don't have a chance anymore to extract the stock recovery. I tried to downgrade to 5.02 but always failed.
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don't worry, u can use future OTA's recovery to install the same OTA
Downgrading is easy. You need to flash TWRP recovery via fastboot. Do not need full root. ERASE everying. The flash lollipop RUU via external SD.
parthasd said:
Downgrading is easy. You need to flash TWRP recovery via fastboot. Do not need full root. ERASE everying. The flash lollipop RUU via external SD.
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I have M8SW and it is S-ON, it currently running BinDroid ONE V1.3.0 Android 4.4.4. I'm thinking about trying marshmallow ROM but I've read that is hard to downgrade to Kitkat once the firmware has been upgraded to higher version. But you said above it is easy to downgrade, can you please provide me with the steps to downgrade from marshmallow to kitkat rom. Thanks
Hi,
I´m on 6.0 rooted with TWRP and would like to update to Nougat without setting up my phone from scratch.
Does this work?:
Flash Stock Bootloader. (Does it have to be the exact same one from the Stock rom version i have?)
Unroot with Supersu
Receive Ota Updates?
Or how would you do it?
Thanks in advance
nearlygod said:
Hi,
I´m on 6.0 rooted with TWRP and would like to update to Nougat without setting up my phone from scratch.
Does this work?:
Flash Stock Bootloader. (Does it have to be the exact same one from the Stock rom version i have?)
Unroot with Supersu
Receive Ota Updates?
Or how would you do it?
Thanks in advance
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Hi mate
I am assuming you have a root stock firmware....
Check this thread , it explains how to update stock firmware without losing anything..... BUT you will have to install TWRP and root afterwards
This is what is installed on my device: TWRP 3.0.2-3 / android 6.01 (I THINK it's a bit modified rom) / SM-G930FD
I rooted asap I bought it few years ago, I want to update to the latest Nougat version 7.0.0 (I think the 7.1.2 is not officially released, right?)
All I need is stock (slightly modified is also ok) + root and don't mind formatting it to start from the scratch.
What are my options and/or what should I do? Thanks for reading!
Flash the latest stock ROM with Odin, then root.
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Flash the latest stock ROM with Odin, then root.
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Thanks for the reply.
Can't the TWRP do the same thing? If I flash using the Odin, will I lose the TWRP?
You need to use Odin to flash a stock ROM which will cause you to lose root and twrp.
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You need to use Odin to flash a stock ROM which will cause you to lose root and twrp.
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Thanks.
Could you tell me which ones should I use? What do you think about the smartswtich?
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
https://updato.com
I recommend matching the ROM to the original carrier.
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I recommend matching the ROM to the original carrier.
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It's an international unlocked version, does it have a "carrier"? How do I find it? I'm located in Japan and imported this phone.
You can install the Samsung Phone Info app from the Play Store to find out the csc and match that to the ROM.