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From KitKat to Lollipop

Hey guys,
I am currently on the 4.4.4 stock rom with the latest Code Blue kernel (Built 450). In addition my phone has an unlocked bootloader, is rooted, got CWM Recovery and has Xposed installed.
Now I want to upgrade to the latest Lollipop version. I always get the notification "A systemupgrade is available" in the notificationbar.
So my first question is: Can I simply upgrade my phone from a stock KitKat rom with a costum Kernel to Lollipop via OTA?
If not, should I "just" flash the latest Lollipop rom via ADB or CWM?
Thanks, and every answer is appreciated!

No one?

I recommend this
In short, if you are already rooted / unlocked bootloader etc, there is no point in using OTA update.

Install 5.0.2. ROM while being on 5.1.1. Stock

hi guys,
i'm on stock 5.1.1. On a s6 sm-g920f, rooted with unikernel, installed twrp. now i'd like to install axis rom which is 5.0.2 based.
with their RLS3 release they've noted: "NOTICE: This ROM no longer flashes a kernel! This means it uses the kernel that is already loaded on your device. If you flashed a 5.1.1 ROM and are planning on flashing RLS3, you MUST also flash a 5.0.2 kernel.".
1. Is there kernel I could use from glewarne (not allowed to post links yet )?
2. is even possible or a good idea to install a 5.0.2 custom ROM (in my case axis) while I'm already on 5.1.1?
3. if the answer is yes would this be the procedure: install AXIS ROM in TWRP, install 5.0.2. Kernel in TWRP, REBOOT? or do I have to downgrade bootloader, modem etc.?
Please help and excuse me for being a noob

Come on guys. Didn't realize my question was that stupid anything??

It won't work. A 5.0.2 ROM needs a 5.0.2 bootloader. And atm downgrading the bootloader is a no-go.

Thanks!

[Q] Flashing Bootloader

I want to install the XtreStoLite Deo-Mod Edition 2.4 rom, since i'm running 5.0.2 and that rom is a 5.1.1 mod it says i must flash the corresponding bootloader for my device (Galaxy S6), my question is: do i need to have an unlocked bootloader in order to successfully flash the required bootloader for that rom?

Rooted S6 G920F rooted on 5.1.1, upgrade to 6.0.1

Hey hoping someone can just help answer my question on flashing my phone.
Currently I have a rooted G920F S6 running 5.1.1.
What I want is a bloatware free minimalistic ROM, so I chose to install is XtreStoLite 3.3.1 FINAL Marshmallow Android 6.0.1,
Do I have to update the firmware first? I tried with Samsung smart share but it freezes everytime I try to use the program.
Any help be great

Is your current software version an official Samsung one? For android 6.0.1 you need a custom kernel for your S6. Find one that supports the 6.0.1 bootloader and then a custom recovery like TWRP.
Sent from my SM-N910H (DN5 v0.6)

Hey mazwi thanks for the reply. Yes it's the official stock one running 5.1.1.
Phone is rooted and twrp installed I just wanted to be sure I could install the rom straight away without anything else.
Any advice on this kernel be glad great help?

To flash successful a 6.0.1 rom
First you need to flash modem and bootloader that are compatible with MM using odin.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24531172553916563 under BL button
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24531172553916564 under CP button
Second make a factory reset
Third flash the rom
Fourth Enjoy your new rom
As for the kernel it will work 100% with the stock but arter's kernel in my opinion is the best.
*flash the kernel after the rom
*links are from XtreStoLite DeoMod Edition 3.3.1 MM thread

Custom Rom which one?

im running a stock firmware on samsung S6 SM-G920F after fixing a phone looping.
Currently its Andriod version 5.0.2 and Im unable to do an over the air upgrade which is fine.
Its rooted with kingRoot and has custom recovery TWRP which works.
Im unable to install xda-framework as this is a stock ROM.
Tried out a few ROMS but it keeps looping.
Are there any custom roms which work with 5.0.2 and allow the xda-framework to install?

Maybe there are 5.0.2 Roms but not much. I would Art least recommend to upgrade to 5.1.1 wenden you don't want 6.0.1. for 5.1.1 there are more Roms to find.