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[GUIDE] [Flashing ROMs] Step-by-step

Hello! I started this thread as it seems it's too hard for lot of people to search for guides about flashing. This is a way to get rid of useless posts like: "What is flashing?" "How to flash?" "Can I haz a cheezeburger?" Be grateful
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible of any issues you might have by using my guide. Flashing always includes a risk of bricking your device. Dont come to cry. You've been warned!
The list of ROMs can be found HERE
-Download ODIN Multidownloader 4.43. Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=W6CMP1LA
-After it has downloaded, extract it anywhere u want (i suggest desktop, easier)
-RUN ODIN.
-Power off your phone.
-Put your phone into downloading mode. Hold together: Power+Volume Down+Home (phone boots to Downloading mode)
-Connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
-Wait for the drivers to install. After that, in ODIN, one of the top line "bars" should turn yellow and some text should appear there.
-Download the AriesVE.ops file and check it as OPS. Link to download (attached, scroll down the first post, credits goes to manveru0): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331164
-Then check the 'one package' from the top left
-The ROM you've downloaded, check it as one package. If it's MD5 file. Then click flash.
-Flashing will take about 9 minutes.
-When you see "Close serial port and wait until rebooting" in odin, you can unplug your phone.
-Enjoy!
-If the flashing doesn't complete. Or you face some other problems, just try another USB port, or computer if possible
NOTE: If the ROM includes several files you should check them all. For example XXKP4 2.3.4 Rooted, screen shot:
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Thanks for guide...finally someone made it.
May i add... if flashing gets stuck somewhere... try another usb-cable and/or usb-port. If possible another computer.

mal13 said:
Thanks for guide...finally someone made it.
May i add... if flashing gets stuck somewhere... try another usb-cable and/or usb-port. If possible another computer.
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Yes, thanks for reminding.

Thanks.Very useful.

Odin Link doesnt work bro....
Whats their Official Site anyways ? cant find via google
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Okay got it, I downloaded the I9001ZSKP6 ROM but theres no .OPS file, what to do now ?

Thanks for this mate :0)

Gramrock said:
Odin Link doesnt work bro....
Whats their Official Site anyways ? cant find via google
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Okay got it, I downloaded the I9001ZSKP6 ROM but theres no .OPS file, what to do now ?
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I've included the .ops file in the first post. Just open the link and scroll down the first post.

awesome thanks, got the .OPS

Okay man, ur Guide is Great, I'm a beginner and the describtion is very nice, very precise step by step orders.
u got a thanks, and hope u will keep up the helpful work !

Would be good to make this thread sticky!

nikagl said:
Would be good to make this thread sticky!
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That's why all thanks are appreciated

Thanks!

well im well chuffed, i just flashed to 2.3.6.
is this the same procedure for all roms ?
this version is so much better than my stock 2.3.3, its so much more responsive.

BackDaws said:
well im well chuffed, i just flashed to 2.3.6.
is this the same procedure for all roms ?
this version is so much better than my stock 2.3.3, its so much more responsive.
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For all stock ROMs yes. CWM for custom ROMs when they start to appear

One noob question. Can I flash this stock ROM from recovery mode, meaning without ODIN. Just to reboot to recovery and than update from zip ?

kabadahija said:
One noob question. Can I flash this stock ROM from recovery mode, meaning without ODIN. Just to reboot to recovery and than update from zip ?
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What ROM ur talking about ?

Gramrock said:
What ROM ur talking about ?
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maybe a typical typo these=this . answer to the question. No you cant

Gramrock said:
What ROM ur talking about ?
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Any of these (yes it is typo), but actually I was thinking about KG3 v2.3.3 ROM ?
Edit: I just see you wrote that i can't flash from recovery.
Do you know why? What is needed to flash from recovery ?

kabadahija said:
Any of these (yes it is typo), but actually I was thinking about KG3 v2.3.3 ROM ?
Edit: I just see you wrote that i can't flash from recovery.
Do you know why? What is needed to flash from recovery ?
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through cwm Flashable boot.img and correct signing. AFAIK. im not a dev so dont blame me giving incorrect info. Thats for sure you cant flash .smd and .md5 files by cwm

Maybe an idea to remove the actual ROMs mentioned in the first post and refer to the ROM list:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346245
(btw. some ROM downloads also contain ODIN and AriesVE)
Regards,
Nika.

[Q] At&t HTC one x Boot Loop later update 4.2

I make the update manually with the official to Android 4.2.2, my is not root and nothing like than.
Her only reboot and no more. I can use fastboot, i try to make Factory Reset and Recovery, but it's not work just restart and always show this:
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Ivaned18 said:
I make the update manually with the official to Android 4.2.2, my is not root and nothing like than.
Her only reboot and no more. I can use fastboot, i try to make Factory Reset and Recovery, but it's not work just restart and always show this:
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What do you mean "update manually", do you mean by checking for the OTA in Settings?
Download the 5.18 RUU and run it on a PC with the phone connected. See under "Manual system update instructions":
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/news/

I did the update but it's just restaring
redpoint73 said:
What do you mean "update manually", do you mean by checking for the OTA in Settings?
Download the 5.18 RUU and run it on a PC with the phone connected. See under "Manual system update instructions":
All i want to know it's how i can make work the phone.
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Ivaned18 said:
All i want to know it's how i can make work the phone.
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If you want help, you need to be specific about what you have done to this point, and answer the questions that are asked of you.
Anyway, I already told you how to get the phone working. At least based on my (assumed) understanding of what you have done to this point.

I follow the step for make the manual system update from HTC. So when i finish show the fastboot menu, I reboot the phone but just stuck in htc logo and show this back to HTC logo.

Dude , at this point I think redpoint73 is saying that all u can do now is run the 5.18 ruu.
Sent from my HTC Butterfly s using Tapatalk

Ivaned18 said:
I follow the step for make the manual system update from HTC. So when i finish show the fastboot menu, I reboot the phone but just stuck in htc logo and show this back to HTC logo.
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You've asked the exact same question 3 times now (once in my PM), and its already been answered several times above.
If you do not understand what we are telling you, asking the same question over and over again isn't going to help you.

If that's a picture of his phone, it doesn't even look like a One X. Looks more like a One too me.
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk

one x
Ivaned18 said:
I make the update manually with the official to Android 4.2.2, my is not root and nothing like than.
Her only reboot and no more. I can use fastboot, i try to make Factory Reset and Recovery, but it's not work just restart and always show this:
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I have the same problem!

dragon1876 said:
I have the same problem!
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If you would bother to take 2 seconds to read the thread, you would know that the solution was already provided twice.
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Egrier said:
If that's a picture of his phone, it doesn't even look like a One X. Looks more like a One too me.
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True. Didn't catch that.
The pic itself looks really weird. It looks like he used a flip phone to take a picture of a computer screen, rather than his actual phone. So whether the picture even accurately represents his phone, is questionable.
In any case, it probably doesn't matter. The OP clearly hasn't bothered to read or follow the responses, or provide any meaningful information; and hasn't been back for a while.

redpoint73 said:
If you would bother to take 2 seconds to read the thread, you would know that the solution was already provided twice
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This thread is painful huh...

S6 Bootloader and Modem Odin Flash Failed Red

Greetings, this might be a better place to post this. Up till now my roots have been ok and bootloader and modems are ok. But recently (yesterday) i wanted to use Xtresolite Rom again and wanted to update to newest recommend BL and Modem, however im getting a fail. I already tried a new computer so its not that. I never had this issue before and its a bit concerning.
The phone works ok, but i can no longer update the BL and Modem on it.... any ideas on how to get around this ? Reset it or something like that ? I have read that a possible complete FORMAT might fix it, but does that mean it removes everything on the phone including SDcard storage files or just the mainphone files ? Here is a screenshot of what i get in Odin, would really appreciate some help.
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agentdangermouse said:
Greetings, this might be a better place to post this. Up till now my roots have been ok and bootloader and modems are ok. But recently (yesterday) i wanted to use Xtresolite Rom again and wanted to update to newest recommend BL and Modem, however im getting a fail. I already tried a new computer so its not that. I never had this issue before and its a bit concerning.
The phone works ok, but i can no longer update the BL and Modem on it.... any ideas on how to get around this ? Reset it or something like that ? I have read that a possible complete FORMAT might fix it, but does that mean it removes everything on the phone including SDcard storage files or just the mainphone files ? Here is a screenshot of what i get in Odin, would really appreciate some help.
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you phone g920i?

agentdangermouse said:
Greetings, this might be a better place to post this. Up till now my roots have been ok and bootloader and modems are ok. But recently (yesterday) i wanted to use Xtresolite Rom again and wanted to update to newest recommend BL and Modem, however im getting a fail. I already tried a new computer so its not that. I never had this issue before and its a bit concerning.
The phone works ok, but i can no longer update the BL and Modem on it.... any ideas on how to get around this ? Reset it or something like that ? I have read that a possible complete FORMAT might fix it, but does that mean it removes everything on the phone including SDcard storage files or just the mainphone files ? Here is a screenshot of what i get in Odin, would really appreciate some help.
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If you previously firmware (OI9 and new) had it, you can return to the boot loader only to release OI9.
Older bootloader cause an error.

furkanndk said:
you phone g920i?
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Yeah sorry i mentioned its Samsung SM-G920i

bininga59 said:
If you previously firmware (OI9 and new) had it, you can return to the boot loader only to release OI9.
Older bootloader cause an error.
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I never had I09, pretty sure previous to this i had one B0F or something like that. What is the latest for Samsung 920i that i can try ?

agentdangermouse said:
I never had I09, pretty sure previous to this i had one B0F or something like that. What is the latest for Samsung 920i that i can try ?
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Actually issue is resolved, i installed Samsung Phone Info from app store and i double checked my bootloader and modem installed i am already running latest bootloader from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/g920i-bootloader-modem-updated-10-10-t3221796
So i guess the fact is i cannot downgrade maybe thats why this is the issue. So i think all is ok
Thanks for the assistance

S7 G930T HARD BRICKED qualcomm hs-usb qdloader 9008

Hello everybody!
My S7 is hard bricked after me restore it by Odin
I have tried in many ways but not sucess!
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Did you verified your Usb drivers, or tried a different port oj your computer? Try unistalling drivers completely and try again

atrix_noob said:
Did you verified your Usb drivers, or tried a different port oj your computer? Try unistalling drivers completely and try again
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I tried, but it not work!

Hiep2409 said:
Hello everybody!
My S7 is hard bricked after me restore it by Odin
I have tried in many ways but not sucess!
I'm happy when you care my threads.
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What files did you use to restore from odin? What version was you phone on and what versi9n was the firmware you flashed? Also where did you download it from? (Check for the obvious, like deleting drivers and installing the correct ones or just reinstalling them. Or just use a different computer) Let us know as much as you do, so we can help you out

Looks to me like you have A LOT of driver compatibility issues on your computer. I see some that have to do with HTC.. Do you have an HTC phone as well?
Try these steps:
1. In device Manager, double click on one of the devices with the exclamation mark
2. Click on the "Details" tab
3. Under the "Property" drop down, look for "Hardware Ids" and click on it
Highlight the first thing you see under "Value" right click on it and copy it.
Mine says: USB\VID_04E8&PID_6860&REV_0400
And it's for the SAMSUNG Mobile USB Composite Device
4. Try googling that value. You should find compatible drivers for it.
I'm attaching the USB drivers I'm using.
Hope this helps.

my question is why are you flashing your S7 with tools other than Odin? those tools are not meant to flash the S7

micallan_17 said:
my question is why are you flashing your S7 with tools other than Odin? those tools are not meant to flash the S7
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As i can see you did not read the first post!
"My S7 is hard bricked after me restore it by Odin"
Basically this means: flash memory is not good for booting divice, so it stays in Qualcomm's Snapdragon USB serial bootloader/flash mode.
These are qualcomm tools.
Grow up!

PadsPCB said:
As i can see you did not read the first post!
"My S7 is hard bricked after me restore it by Odin"
Basically this means: flash memory is not good for booting divice, so it stays in Qualcomm's Snapdragon USB serial bootloader/flash mode.
These are qualcomm tools.
Grow up!
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Without an unlocked bootloader, it's nearly impossible to brick our S7 unless you try super hard to do so. Instead of getting snappy with people here, giving us information would help.
Can you put the phone into download mode? (power off, hold vol down, home, power until a blue screen appears, then press vol up)
What exactly did you flash with Odin?
Was the flash interrupted? can you provide a log?
Whatever you did to your phone, YOU did it. So dont come here, ask for help, and then tell the people trying to help to "Grow up".

I am having the same issue, except I didn't do anything wrong with Odin, I was a just reflashing, and it broke. How can I fix this?

If you can link the xml files, i can try from my end

anyone fix this have the same issue with a s8 +

[email protected] said:
anyone fix this have the same issue with a s8 +
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My recommendation is to go on the s8/s8+ forums, hopefully someone had the same issue and resolved it there...

unbrick hardbricked
hi,guys i'm new at this but i found this files on the web that works for me like a charm no configuration needed only double click on file recover.bat and buala.
https:// mega.nz/ #!UyQ11ZIA

Can i have the password for the file
PLZ

carlitossatan said:
hi,guys i'm new at this but i found this files on the web that works for me like a charm no configuration needed only double click on file recover.bat and buala.
https:// mega.nz/ #!UyQ11ZIA
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decryption key PLEASE

I want this file, too
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My S7 edge has also become brick. Can you send repair methods and tool files to my Google mail? Thank you!([email protected])

Guys, OP posted 6 months ago and has not posted again since, unlikely they will post the file now

Im on it...
*Detection* said:
Guys, OP posted 6 months ago and has not posted again since, unlikely they will post the file now
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Here File without password work only with old binary Like 4 But New Binary Not work I have G930V Bricked After Flash Downgrade Companion file From 8.0 I hope any one can share or make file with new binary
G930XU5
https://mega.nz/#!6NEz2I7Q!df-ITxjS0w7YZJmn1_dSoqil7KWgzYmuvLNss-qTePg
G935XU5
https://mega.nz/#!GIkh0DQD!mKb2vR6p6ivYKofhFXl9iT7DAkIg04qn-Nk32VuTHqk

g955u bit5
gonnaneedaburnheal said:
If you can link the xml files, i can try from my end
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if you need g955u bit5 unbrick solution
whatsapp+2348067369016

Your device is corrupt

I tiried to flash the new oxygen pie beta. For whatever reason something went wrong and now here I am.
First time i flashed the beat I got the "Your device is corrupt" error. It's not the typical unlocked boot loader error. The explanation point is red, there is no mention of unlocked bootloader and I need to press power button in order to proceed. I tried flashing again at this point and I wiped everything in TWRP, but that didn't help.
Afterwards I have decided to go back to oreo and just upgrade to pie by local upgrade, but after flashing oreo I still get the red "your device is corrupt". However, I can still boot to the oxygen os and it seem to be working fine.

think its the encryption so reformat the data partition and start from scratch

RiTCHiE007 said:
think its the encryption so reformat the data partition and start from scratch
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Formatted data and wiped everything. Flashed the pie beta. I can boot to the os, but I still get the error..

RiTCHiE007 said:
think its the encryption so reformat the data partition and start from scratch
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I am decrypt and still get the same warning. I'm sure it'll be fixed later.

mikex8593 said:
I am decrypt and still get the same warning. I'm sure it'll be fixed later.
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Thing is I still got that error when I went back to 8.1, which suggests it's not the android pie issue. Well, phone is working fine so I guess I will live for now.
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Something is messed up as I can't pass safetynet, CTS profile fails

Yep, the same. Even completely wiped everything in stock recovery. Seems fine once you hit power twice to go past it.
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I had to flash the OnePlus6Oxygen_OTA_010_O_MR1_20180607.zip to fix the error when going back to 8.1. Grabbed ti from one of the How To threads for reverting.

Can you post the link to the file?
Barsky said:
Yep, the same. Even completely wiped everything in stock recovery. Seems fine once you hit power twice to go past it.
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I had to flash the OnePlus6Oxygen_OTA_010_O_MR1_20180607.zip to fix the error when going back to 8.1. Grabbed ti from one of the How To threads for reverting.
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Guess it is actually form Oneplus site:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...ficial-oxygen-os-roms-and-ota-updates.835607/
In rollback builds under Signed flashable zips (Android P Developer Preview)

Your device will work by hitting power twice at the red text/corrupt still but you can fix it so that your on Beta without it.
Anyone thats getting corrupt device/red text during boot after flashing this beta or any other I have figured the only solution I know of possible atm to get around it so you can have beta's without the error. You will need to use the unbrick tool to totally clear your device from anything that is causing the issue and after that update your phone through settings as normal with no issue. Here is the tool and info for anyone who needs it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/tool-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-international-t3798892
Every other way possible tried nothing else worked for me but this. Your device will be in the same state basically as it was in the box so *totally* cleaned.
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Nameless said:
Your device will work by hitting power twice at the red text/corrupt still but you can fix it so that your on Beta without it.
Anyone thats getting corrupt device/red text during boot after flashing this beta or any other I have figured the only solution I know of possible atm to get around it so you can have beta's without the error. You will need to use the unbrick tool to totally clear your device from anything that is causing the issue and after that update your phone through settings as normal with no issue. Here is the tool and info for anyone who needs it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/one...ional-t3798892
Every other way possible tried nothing else worked for me but this. Your device will be in the same state basically as it was in the box so *totally* cleaned.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6-t3796665
This worked for me , back to stock , then try PIE again

:good:

soldier1 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6-t3796665
This worked for me , back to stock , then try PIE again
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So you are now back to P beta 1 without the error? Hmm. I got my phone back to 8.1 without the area. But once I flashed it again, the same thing came back.
Thanks
Ended up using qualcomm tool, then flashed P beta 1, then unlocked bootloader, installed twrp, installed magisk7. Everything is good now.

Flashing stock didn't help me, I still had the error. I used the qualcom tool and now I'm on pie without the error.

Barsky said:
Yep, the same. Even completely wiped everything in stock recovery. Seems fine once you hit power twice to go past it.
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I had to flash the OnePlus6Oxygen_OTA_010_O_MR1_20180607.zip to fix the error when going back to 8.1. Grabbed ti from one of the How To threads for reverting.
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Also had the same and flashing back the roll back package fixed it, definitely keeping this zip!

Spoke too soon got the corrupt message after going back to 5.1.11 then to oos beta 1 so had to use the unbrick tool instead.

my guess is that the bootloader can not tell if phone is bootloader locked or unlocked. Has any1 tried flashing the bootloader files to see if that could fix it without debrick tool?

mati11233 said:
Thing is I still got that error when I went back to 8.1, which suggests it's not the android pie issue. Well, phone is working fine so I guess I will live for now.
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Something is messed up as I can't pass safetynet, CTS profile fails
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No its not, safetynet will not pass, says so even in changelog

Yeah i got the same error, only solution for me was to use unbrick tool

Flash OOS Beta over H2OS beta, no need to wipe data between the two. But it works wonders.