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It just came onto my mind because of this thread here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/update-sm-g920v-vzw-sm-s906l-st-t3374291
and then there's also this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/downgrade-6-0-1-to-5-1-1-t3489816
Might be dumb, but was thinking of doing either of the 2. (The latter only provided a 5.1.1 rom/firmware that doesnt have a root breakthrough yet, sadly. Also wondering if I could downgrade it further to the 5.1.1 or 5.0.2 rom/firmware that already have root breakthrough)
Edit: Another question, where do I check this "OE2 or above" thing at?
These are the whole firmwares to be flashed independently. No need to do 7 before 711.
Anyone that uses this to upgrade the Chinese phone to Nougat please post how you did it. There are many waiting for a solution.
I copied the whole Mac directory for 711. There are many support files there and a backup & restore apk which will not work stand-alone.
From Mac upgrade assistant.
I zipped the folder from: User/library/application support/.msu/addison_verizon_oem_vzw_user_7.0_NDNS25.137-24-1-4_4_release-keys-cid2_vzw
March patch.
BTW it updates without any data wipe or option to data wipe if you wanted to! Via the assistant that is.
Unlike Moto's recommendations, go figure...
BTW, BTW
Anyone know if apps can be extracted from a FXZ?
I only used this from the upgrade assistant and it did not wipe any user data.
There were some fastboot files (and such) in the .msu folder but when I went back later to show hidden files on wifes El Capitan msu was gone. I was at risk of great peril messing with wifes Mac. My Lion will not run it.
How it it working for everyone?
Request,
Could some kind soul upload Nougat apps (and privapps) from a Z and Z force?
I use them as fake apps in the Play, a way of disabling sys apps.
Root is not needed, more if you need help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3584051
7.1.1 is posted in OP.
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7.1.1 is posted in OP.
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Hello )
Nice to see you on Moto Z Play thread )
Just flashed VZW 7.1.1 to my chineeese Moto )
Works great )
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Hello )
Nice to see you on Moto Z Play thread )
Just flashed VZW 7.1.1 to my chineeese Moto )
Works great )
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You have one of these? See here https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Play/XT1635-03-Update-to-Android-7/td-p/3694969
If so, get over there and tell them what you did!
Or post it here and I will post a notice there.
aviwdoowks said:
You have one of these? See here https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Play/XT1635-03-Update-to-Android-7/td-p/3694969
If so, get over there and tell them what you did!
Or post it here and I will post a notice there.
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Yes. ) I have 1635-03. (3 / 64)
Bootloader unlocked OFFICIALY. I just run bat file from "MSU.fastboot_addison_verizon_oem_vzw_user_7.1.1_NDN26.118-23_22_release-keys" OS - Windows 10 x64. It works nice.. ) Without any issues. But - most chineese phones came with unofficial unlocked BL... and I don`t sure about them.
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Yes. ) I have 1635-03. (3 / 64)
Bootloader unlocked OFFICIALY. I just run bat file from "MSU.fastboot_addison_verizon_oem_vzw_user_7.1.1_NDN26.118-23_22_release-keys" OS - Windows 10 x64. It works nice.. ) Without any issues. But - most chineese phones came with unofficial unlocked BL... and I don`t sure about them.
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Do you know if these non original MM retla or what ever firmware they have, could do the same as you did?
Gearbest is one retailer that passes these as normal phones.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/Moto_Z_Play/thread-id/4051/page/9# see near the middle.
Yekollu is the poster.
aviwdoowks said:
Do you know if these non original MM retla or what ever firmware they have, could do the same as you did?
Gearbest is one retailer that passes these as normal phones.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/Moto_Z_Play/thread-id/4051/page/9# see near the middle.
Yekollu is the poster.
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Yekollu was particle right, but if we unlock bootloader on 1635-03 we can easy flash fw for other region on our phones.
I think they have retail, flashed by Gearbest and - if they have unlocked bl - they can flash any other region's ROM with RSD LITE. BUT I THINK - if they Don't wanna to have bricks - they must flash FW only with RSD lite.. )
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By the way - if people just want to have 7.1.1 - it will be better for them - to flash TWRP and any custom ROM with it.
Anyway - they will not get OTA update on any custom stock based ROMs. And it will be better for them- don't try to sideload OTA via ADB.
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If people want pure stock they can just
flash with RSD lite any FW from here
I tried it all ))
St.Noigel said:
Yekollu was particle right, but if we unlock bootloader on 1635-03 we can easy flash fw for other region on our phones.
I think they have retail, flashed by Gearbest and - if they have unlocked bl - they can flash any other region's ROM with RSD LITE. BUT I THINK - if they Don't wanna to have bricks - they must flash FW only with RSD lite.. )
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By the way - if people just want to have 7.1.1 - it will be better for them - to flash TWRP and any custom ROM with it.
Anyway - they will not get OTA update on any custom stock based ROMs. And it will be better for them- don't try to sideload OTA via ADB.
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If people want pure stock they can just
flash with RSD lite any FW
I tried it all ))
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Hi, I have a XT1635-03 on retcn channel, my device is encrypted, I have the dual sim version it runs on android 6.0.1, I've never rooted it and I'm not planning to... I have a few questions and I would be very thankful if you could answer them:
1)do you have the dual sim version? do both sims work fine after the update?
2)did you flash the rom straight from 6.0.1?
3)are there any issues like with camera, notification sound, swipe to shrink screen,...?
4)why do you suggest for the Chinese version users to flash a stock based custom rom with TWRP? it doesn't give you update capability or factory reset option!
5)is there a specific way to unlock the bootloader "officially"?
6)what's with the bat file you talked about? (sorry I'm kind of a noob)
7)the link you mentioned doesn't have the 7.1.1 version... isn't it better to flash the rom provided on this thread?
I'm sorry to ask this many questions... thanks in advance
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Hi, I have a XT1635-03 on retcn channel, my device is encrypted, I have the dual sim version it runs on android 6.0.1, I've never rooted it and I'm not planning to... I have a few questions and I would be very thankful if you could answer them:
1)do you have the dual sim version? do both sims work fine after the update?
2)did you flash the rom straight from 6.0.1?
3)are there any issues like with camera, notification sound, swipe to shrink screen,...?
4)why do you suggest for the Chinese version users to flash a stock based custom rom with TWRP? it doesn't give you update capability or factory reset option!
5)is there a specific way to unlock the bootloader "officially"?
6)what's with the bat file you talked about? (sorry I'm kind of a noob)
7)the link you mentioned doesn't have the 7.1.1 version... isn't it better to flash the rom provided on this thread?
I'm sorry to ask this many questions... thanks in advance
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1. I have dual SIM version. Both sim cards works perfectly
2. At first I flash a lot of AOSP / LOS based ROMs ))
3. I have no any issues.
4. If you ll try to get OTA - you could have brick. So - don't use updates.
5. Yes. Just Google it
6. It's flash(or something like).bat - file in archive.
7. I'm taking about this ROM. It will be better and more safety to flash it for newbies.
You can also try ROM from this thread, but it have to many Verizon apps..
St.Noigel said:
1. I have dual SIM version. Both sim cards works perfectly
2. At first I flash a lot of AOSP / LOS based ROMs ))
3. I have no any issues.
4. If you ll try to get OTA - you could have brick. So - don't use updates.
5. Yes. Just Google it
6. It's flash(or something like).bat - file in archive.
7. I'm taking about this ROM. It will be better and more safety to flash it for newbies.
You can also try ROM from this thread, but it have to many Verizon apps..
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thanks so much for the help...
so if I flash the rom from this thread and try to update it later, I'll probably have risk of a hard brick, is that correct?
I only prefer this rom compared to one you mentioned because this one here is "stock", it's more reliable, and I don't need to install TWRP... so considering these, tell me if it's still better for me to flash the stock based custom rom from "flashallthtime" (the one you mentioned)
Still says 2017-08-01 security patch, but now with Blueborne and Krack patched as well.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/galaxy-s5-update/
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME.tar .md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_ Aboot.tar.md5.zip
I also received the software update notification. Now hoping someone will be able to make the bootloader friendly/no aboot version to flash...
stormified said:
I also received the software update notification. Now hoping someone will be able to make the bootloader friendly/no aboot version to flash...
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Been a while since I've been to this section of the forums but I'm already uploading a Dev Friendly version and the untouched one right now.
EDIT:
@Silent Patriot
Feel free to add this to the OP.
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
Dudash said:
Been a while since I've been to this section of the forums but I'm already uploading a Dev Friendly version and the untouched one right now.
EDIT:
@Silent Patriot
Feel free to add this to the OP.
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
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Hi, I am running the Resurrection Remix Final N ROM on my g900v and I have this bootloader (g900vvrs2dqb2). I looked it up and saw that it was from February 2017.
I would like to update my modem and boot so I am ready for Oreo but I'm not sure best way to go about it,(Odin)?
I know this information is available on XDA and probably in this forum, but I am paranoid because I had a hell of a time unlocking the bootloader because I was fallowing old directions.
I would be very grateful to anyone willing to point me towards simple, but accurate directions.
Thanks in advance, and apologize for my ignorance!
Sent from my kltevzw using XDA Labs
Awesome! Thanks very much. I'm gonna give this a shot like the previous install/upgrade some time Friday afternoon PDT.
Jeebus I need sleep....
Can I flash this over LOS in TWRP to return to stock or do I have to use Odin?
Once flashed will the bootloader remain unlocked to allow me to reinstall LOS?
I got a new screen installed and it appears there may be an issue with how the digitizer interfaces with the software/kernal and going back to stock should update the software to allow the screen to function normally then allowing me to reflash LOS.
Hey Everyone,
Thanks for all your great work on the Galaxy S5. This thing is still kicking! I know I'm way behind on what's been going on. I'm still back on the TowelRoot days. The time has come to finally update my phone because some of the apps won't work anymore. I'm not into ROMs and stuff, I just want the latest firmware without all the bloatware. I had originally gone the TowelRoot method because people were having such a hard time with battery life (me included) with Lollipop. I was fortunate enough to get TowelRoot before updating to the newer version of Lollipop and went back to KitKat and I've been there ever since.
I'm currently on G900VVZW1ANCG (Kitkat 4.4.2) with root access and superuser. I have a CID 15 emmc which is a good thing from all the research I've been doing on XDA.
That's where I get stuck and confused with the newer stuff that's going on. Do I even need to unlock the bootloader?
In the end, I don't mind wiping the entire phone, I just want to get to the latest Marshmallow (which this thread seems to have) without all the bloatware or the ability to delete all the bloatware.
nickbike1 said:
Hey Everyone, Thanks for all your great work on the Galaxy S5. This thing is still kicking! I know I'm way behind on what's been going on. I'm still back on the TowelRoot days...
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Welcome back!
You had asked some questions that is actually 2 separate ones upon themselves and I'll, hopefully, try to answer them...
Question 1: Should you unlock the bootloader?
Answer 1: The only need for anyone to require this is if they want to perform something outside the scope of just Rooting a device.
What I mean is... for example, if an individual would like to install a Custom Recovery and/or Firmware then you will need to unlock the bootloader.
Question 2: You would, ultimately, like to just debloat the Firmware?
Answer 2: Debloating Stock Firmware only requires root and not an unlocked bootloader.
The proper rooting of a device just means that you will be able to modify areas of the root directory that's restricted for devices without root and Debloating falls into this category.
Just an FYI regarding the following 2:
1) The 2 differences between the CID11 & CID15...
GS5 with CID11 = Toshiba EMMC
GS5 with CID15 = Samsung EMMC
2) There are a handful of Custom Firmwares that are based upon the stock Firmware that is already Debloated. Some of them only requires a Rooted device and Some requires an unlocked bootloader and recommends a Custom Recovery like TWRP.
This is just a brief summary to help you further but, I would recommend that you take note of/highlight the following 2threads that would be a bit more helpful depending on what your looking to do.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
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From this post here, I think the way to get this done for an unlocked bootloader is:
- flash the HOME_No version using Odin 3.12 AP option
- flash TWRP via Odin AP
- reinstall Magisk from TWRP and Magisk Manager.
1) Will that work?
2) What’s the most reliable tool for creating a backup—a) in case I screw up, AND b) in case everything goes well, so I can restore my apps and data into the new clean phone, preferably without screwing up the new clean phone?
I have a G900V.05 on QB2, rooted and unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, that I got to using this method by jrkruse and a false start via another method. So I’ve got Titanium Backup, TWRP, and FlashFire all in play. I'll probably shoot out backups from all of them, not sure which one restores best or if FlashFire survives the update.
Full System Backup method needed!
BigBird9906 said:
From this post here, I think the way to get this done for an unlocked bootloader is:
- flash the HOME_No version using Odin 3.12 AP option
- flash TWRP via Odin AP
- reinstall Magisk from TWRP and Magisk Manager.
1) Will that work?
2) What’s the most reliable tool for creating a backup—a) in case I screw up, AND b) in case everything goes well, so I can restore my apps and data into the new clean phone, preferably without screwing up the new clean phone?
I have a G900V.05 on QB2, rooted and unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, that I got to using this method by jrkruse and a false start via another method. So I’ve got Titanium Backup, TWRP, and FlashFire all in play. I'll probably shoot out backups from all of them, not sure which one restores best or if FlashFire survives the update.
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1) -Yes, I just tried it, and it works perfectly! The only correction - you have to unzip
G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_G900VVRU2DQL1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip file and flash md5 file with Odin (Odin won't work with that zip file).
2) -I have exactly the same question to fellow members - what is the current most simple and reliable method of full system backup (like ghost image for PC)? I want to try Lineage, but I already spent many hours on system customization (applications, app settings, accounts with login names/passwords, etc.). I really need some fast method to revert phone back to QL1 with all my current setup. I will flash again System and TWRP from Odin, and Magisk from TWRP. How can I then restore my full setup with one click? I used to use 'Titanium Backup' in the past, but that is not an option anymore. It freezes every time when I try to restore 'All apps with system data'
Thank you for reading that and for any possible advices.
So, if I have an unlocked bootloader, will it stay unlocked if I flash the boot from the "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware" version? Will it upgrade the baseband to the latest version as well?
Nerva said:
So, if I have an unlocked bootloader, will it stay unlocked if I flash the boot from the "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware" version? Will it upgrade the baseband to the latest version as well?
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If your looking for the Baseband Modem Firmware, the following link has them all for the G900V and won't affect what you have (i use them on my Unlocked G900V to update the Modem Baseband Firmware and I've got TWRP and LineageOS).
[BASEBAND-FIRMWARE-MODEMS]Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 {SM-G900V/KLTEVZW}[ODIN] by Ibuprophen
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Thanks. Are the baseband modem firmware also included in the QL1 "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware"? I've been told I should upgrade both my modem and bootloader, but I don't want to re-lock my unlocked bootloader.
WTF?? I was running TWRP 3.2.1.0 and crDroid 7.1.2, and I used Odin to flash the "Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware" and checked the BL and CP options, which I thought should update just the bootloader and modem, and now it boots up with the Samsung logo and then the Verizon logo, and then just sits there. I tried to go to recovery so I could restore a backup, but it looks like the stock recovery. What did I do wrong and how do I fix it??
Since crDroid 7.1.2 is older than the bootloader, I'm wondering if that's the issue. I do have crDroid 8.1 on the microSD card. I also have TWRP 3.2.1.0 on the microSD card. So I'm wondering if I can use the stock recovery to flash TWRP. I haven't played around with custom ROM's in four years, but prior to that I did it all the time, so apparently I now remember just enough to be dangerous...
@Nerva, I apologize for the delay but, I'm curious to know where, why and what gave you the impression that you were/was required, on your your working device, to update your devices bootloader???
I'm just perplexed about this...
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I went back and tried to find where I read it, and at the very least it was in this post:
godofsalt said:
Yep all true. .... But....
Once he sends you the info (model numbers and such) might want to also double check that he is on the latest firmware, for his devise. Important!
All reads good. If it's rather, "New" then, I would keep it as well.
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I think I saw it someplace else as well, but I haven't stumbled across it -- I was posting a lot of questions in a lot of threads as well as PMing people.
Nerva said:
I went back and tried to find where I read it, and at the very least it was in this...
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Your situation prompted me to confirm what I knew and others that you can see on the recent posts on the following thread...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
... I just wanted to state that if your devices bootloader was already unlocked and the device wasn't bricked (or similar) then you should not need to update the bootloader or it'll lock it up again and, potentially, can even cause FRP issues as well. Luckily your FRP didn't trip and the device was able to be unlocked again.
I have the same device that was unlocked a long time ago and never ever needed its bootloader updated.
Your question regarding the Baseband Modem Updates...
Those are the Modem files extracted from the stock Firmware and only updates the devices Modem. That controls the WiFi, Carrier Data, etc...
This is similar to updating the Drivers for something specific on a PC (like the PC LAN, WiFi, Video Card, etc... ).
When you had flashed what you did on your device, you basically flashed an optimized version of the Stock Firmware. This is why you saw the Samsung Boot Screen.
I hope that I had explained this okay via text...
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I'm curious, if the bootloader version has so little importance for us custom-ROM users, why does Samsung/Verizon update their bootloader versions -- to what purpose?
It looks like this website will generate a cf-auto-root package for QL1:
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:840/firmware:14884
I'm wondering if I flash that with Odin, would it upgrade my current unlocked QB2 to an unlocked QL1?
Nerva said:
I'm curious, if the bootloader version has so little importance for us custom-ROM users, why does Samsung/Verizon update their bootloader versions -- to what purpose?...
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I'm not stating that Bootloaders doesn't get updated upon themselves but, they specifically seldom require it.
One way to look at it is that the function of the bootloader is allot like the BIOS of a PC. They both handle the boot process and seldomly require to be updated specifically.
When a new Stock Firmware version is released, the bootloader is only updated accordingly to reflect the updates of the firmware. This reflection is to protect the device from being updated to an incompatible firmware version.
In short, when the bootloader is unlocked, the bootloader still protects the device from an incompatible firmware from being installed but, it being unlocked just bypasses the "Samsung Stock firmware only" restriction.
TWRP is just the conduit between the Firmware and the bootloader that just handles the communication between the bootloader and the Firmware.
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I'm wondering if I flash that with Odin, would it upgrade my current unlocked QB2 to an unlocked QL1?
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If you flash the firmware, your just going to relock your bootloader and be back to stock.
To get the QL1, just flash the Baseband Modem Update from the following link and you'll be good to go and you'll see this in your device info.
[BASEBAND-FIRMWARE-MODEMS]Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 {SM-G900V/KLTEVZW}[ODIN] by Ibuprophen
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the samsung device maintenance system app worked alright in the past, but I've been seeing a few people not liking the new update since it apparently targets more than what it should; I aimed to not update it at all, but while I was updating apps before I went to sleep yesterday, that app updated as well. I didn't know it did so I've been trying to downgrade it to an earlier version. I downloaded an apk file from apkmirror, made sure to uninstall the updates to it and set it to factory version, but it won't let me install, saying it conflicts with the same app already present. I then used the adb command-line tool to "uninstall" it (pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.lool ), hoping it would work then, but it says "nope, this app doesn't exist on this phone, plus this apk file is corrupted". I can "re-install" it by installing it from the google play store
I'm at a loss on how I can get this done without root (I don't plan on rooting my phone unless the situation is perfect for it), using the adb tool or any tool that won't kill my phone. Any help
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the samsung device maintenance system app worked alright in the past, but I've been seeing a few people not liking the new update since it apparently targets more than what it should; I aimed to not update it at all, but while I was updating apps before I went to sleep yesterday, that app updated as well. I didn't know it did so I've been trying to downgrade it to an earlier version. I downloaded an apk file from apkmirror, made sure to uninstall the updates to it and set it to factory version, but it won't let me install, saying it conflicts with the same app already present. I then used the adb command-line tool to "uninstall" it (pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.lool ), hoping it would work then, but it says "nope, this app doesn't exist on this phone, plus this apk file is corrupted". I can "re-install" it by installing it from the google play store
I'm at a loss on how I can get this done without root (I don't plan on rooting my phone unless the situation is perfect for it), using the adb tool or any tool that won't kill my phone. Any help
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Uninstalling updates and reverting it back to the factory version is downgrading it as far as it will downgrade, and if it worked before you let it update, then you are running the version (factory) that was working previously, therefore something else is wrong if it still doesn't work
*Detection* said:
Uninstalling updates and reverting it back to the factory version is downgrading it as far as it will downgrade, and if it worked before you let it update, then you are running the version (factory) that was working previously, therefore something else is wrong if it still doesn't work
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what would I have to do to diagnose this if possible, and if it can't be, am I pretty much at a dead end?
LodeUnknown said:
what would I have to do to diagnose this if possible, and if it can't be, am I pretty much at a dead end?
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Flash the same ROM over the top using HOME_CSC instead of CSC so not to lose data
If that fails, bite the bullet and factory reset
*Detection* said:
Flash the same ROM over the top using HOME_CSC instead of CSC so not to lose data
If that fails, bite the bullet and factory reset
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im using the default Android OS (7.1 nougat), no custom ROMs, and this android phone was bought at an AT&T retailer; if the right chance comes, I would be willing to flash a custom rom (probably LineageOS) after I get it unlocked (doubt ill be updating to a newer phone unless there's an actual difference) and the money situation is good, but until then, sticking with what I got
I did remember about an application called odin that can (maybe?) flash stock rom of android without tripping the knox counter, that true? and if I do, will I lose all my installed stuff, apps, contact info, etc...
LodeUnknown said:
im using the default Android OS (7.1 nougat), no custom ROMs, and this android phone was bought at an AT&T retailer; if the right chance comes, I would be willing to flash a custom rom (probably LineageOS) after I get it unlocked (doubt ill be updating to a newer phone unless there's an actual difference) and the money situation is good, but until then, sticking with what I got
I did remember about an application called odin that can (maybe?) flash stock rom of android without tripping the knox counter, that true? and if I do, will I lose all my installed stuff, apps, contact info, etc...
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If your phone is a US model S7 (snapdragon) you cannot flash custom ROMs
My instructions are for ODIN (version 3.12.7 for Nougat)
So at this point, my only option is to switch to a new phone that can be used by Odin, or just standard root my phone and flash a custom rom of a different type, right?
LodeUnknown said:
So at this point, my only option is to switch to a new phone that can be used by Odin, or just standard root my phone and flash a custom rom of a different type, right?
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You cannot flash a custom ROM to a snapdragon phone using any method, it has a locked bootloader
ODIN is for stock ROMs only (and TWRP recovery which you cannot use on snapdragon either)
You can use ODIN on any S7 for stock ROMs
To sum it all up, you're saying that I have to get an exynos/international version of any Android phone if I want to root and or flash a custom ROM, correct? And if I do, could I still use it with a US phone carrier, like AT&T or MetroPCS afterwards?
And even if I could use it with a US phone carrier, would I still be eligible for any technical support / repair service they would offer, or would I have to use a non-affiliated repair service?
LodeUnknown said:
To sum it all up, you're saying that I have to get an exynos/international version of any Android phone if I want to root and or flash a custom ROM, correct? And if I do, could I still use it with a US phone carrier, like AT&T or MetroPCS afterwards?
And even if I could use it with a US phone carrier, would I still be eligible for any technical support / repair service they would offer, or would I have to use a non-affiliated repair service?
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Yes, only Exynos has an unlocked bootloader (See the snapdragon vs exynos custom ROM dev forums)
Yes you could still use a US carrier as long as the phone is SIM unlocked (carphone warehouse phones are all unlocked), I have no idea of the limitations / implications, but some people here already do that, and the G930W8 (Canada) is Exynos
No idea about warranty, but if you bought it from say the UK and had it shipped, you'd have to discuss with Samsung if they would accept it into a US service centre or if you'd have to ship it back to the UK, no idea about that, no doubt there are places in the US that you could buy a Exynos from
Hit Samsung up on twitter and ask them
i got the latest security update via OTA and an now running the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware, ive tried flashing the eng boot img i originally used to root from here "https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616" but odin fails every time, i'm pretty sure its because the new security update updated the bootloader also... to version 9. now i guess my question is are there any eng boot files for the v9 bootloader available yet? or any other usable root methods available?
snaksalot said:
i got the latest security update via OTA and an now running the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware, ive tried flashing the eng boot img i originally used to root from here "https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616" but odin fails every time, i'm pretty sure its because the new security update updated the bootloader also... to version 9. now i guess my question is are there any eng boot files for the v9 bootloader available yet? or any other usable root methods available?
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That wasn't very clever was it.
Should never update branded unless it's to fix a major bug. Any loophole which allows root or flash is closed on an update until someone figures out how to root on the new boot loader.
I think the best advice to anyone on US networks is to flash unbranded and go from there.
snaksalot said:
i got the latest security update via OTA and an now running the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware, ive tried flashing the eng boot img i originally used to root from here "https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616" but odin fails every time, i'm pretty sure its because the new security update updated the bootloader also... to version 9. now i guess my question is are there any eng boot files for the v9 bootloader available yet? or any other usable root methods available?
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Get magisk.zip from internet , move to a sdcard insert sdcart to s7, Flash twrp for s7 then format data then click install magisk.zip reboot after finish and done.
kpwnApps said:
Get magisk.zip from internet , move to a sdcard insert sdcart to s7, Flash twrp for s7 then format data then click install magisk.zip reboot after finish and done.
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I'm fairly certain that the only twrp for the s7 is a temporary one because there is no unlock for the bootloader, and even still the temp twrp is only compatible with the v4 bootloader and I am currently on v9.... that is unless I'm mistaken if I am then please someone correct me and point me in the right direction because I'd love to be running magisk on my s7 : )
cooltt said:
That wasn't very clever was it.
Should never update branded unless it's to fix a major bug. Any loophole which allows root or flash is closed on an update until someone figures out how to root on the new boot loader.
I think the best advice to anyone on US networks is to flash unbranded and go from there.
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No it most definitely was not very clever at all and unfortunately I'm stuck : / Also is the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware not unbranded?
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No it most definitely was not very clever at all and unfortunately I'm stuck : / Also is the G930UUEU9CSA3 firmware not unbranded?
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Yes it is I didn't read properly. Anyway what odin are you using to flash? The modified one?
We are talking about a qualcomm device yes?
cooltt said:
Yes it is I didn't read properly. Anyway what odin are you using to flash? The modified one?
We are talking about a qualcomm device yes?
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Yes I'm using the modified Odin and all my previous attempts at flashing the eng boot files via Odin on the v8 bootloader have been successful, it wasn't until after the OTA that I started having issues.
And yes this is Qualcomm : )
snaksalot said:
Yes I'm using the modified Odin and all my previous attempts at flashing the eng boot files via Odin on the v8 bootloader have been successful, it wasn't until after the OTA that I started having issues.
And yes this is Qualcomm : )
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Hmmm so it may be that loophole is now closed, what you need to think about is if you deffo need root? Or is it just nice to have. I'm sure a dev will get round it soon.
snaksalot said:
I'm fairly certain that the only twrp for the s7 is a temporary one because there is no unlock for the bootloader, and even still the temp twrp is only compatible with the v4 bootloader and I am currently on v9.... that is unless I'm mistaken if I am then please someone correct me and point me in the right direction because I'd love to be running magisk on my s7 : )
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Twrp will work certainly, i did on my own s7 qualcomm variant with this https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....de-how-to-root-android-8-0-oreo-t3840271/amp/
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Twrp will work certainly, i did on my own s7 qualcomm variant with this https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....de-how-to-root-android-8-0-oreo-t3840271/amp/
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Okay I was completely unaware of TWRP being an option or the possibility of Magisk with a locked bootloader, now to clarify I'm running the latest unbranded US Region firmware for the US T-Mobile version of the Qualcomm Galaxy S7 "(TMB) G930UUEU9CSA3" that being said I have a few questions about how to specifically to proceed if you don't mind helping me?
First is the version of Odin available from the post provided above inst the modified version I've been required to use for all my previous flashing "Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD" should I use this one or the version provided in the post above "Odin3_v3.13.1"?
My next question is that all the different versions and variants of TWRP available for my device the Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge are either for Exynos Canada/International or Korea or the Chinese Qualcomm variant of each. Should I download and use the TWRP for the Chinese Qualcomm S7?
The sammobile link in the original post for "Android 8.0 Oreo Stock Rom" provides me with a list of the latest and up to date international versions of firmware for the Galaxy S7 Edge "SM-G935FD" I'm assuming I should just use the stock firmware image for my device "SM-G930U" instead?
The link for the no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0 is dead but I don't think its needed because of something someone said in the original post about this method failing after latest security update "the one I'm on" https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78115895&postcount=18 he said he solved it easily with information and another flash able zip from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77000849&postcount=47 and the zip from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76564735&postcount=37
All that being said I haven't attempted anything yet, I'll try the above method as I understand it later this evening and I'll post my results
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All that being said I haven't attempted anything yet, I'll try the above method as I understand it later this evening and I'll post my results
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Hello there, i deleted most of your post because i didn't want my post to be huge. So if i just give you some guidelines hopefully you can have a look around for the files you need.
1. For Qualcomm / snapdragon devices you must always use the patched version of Odin you already have. Now this version of Odin can be dangerous if you don't flash the correct firmware for your device because it ignores device mismatch and other safety measures the normal Odin checks for before flashing. Which brings me to.....
2. Anything for G935 will not work for G930 including TWRP, you must always use firmware, patches twrp which specifically says it for G930 Qualcomm/snapdragon devices.
3. The China/ Korea Qualcomm/snapdragon devices are exactly the same as the US devices, anything working on the China / Korea devices will work on the US device.
Now i know you want to root unbranded on V9 but as you are on the T Mobile network it may be easier to flash and root T Mobile Oreo for the time being until there is a workaround root for V9 unbranded.
All of the threads you linked to were for G935 devices and i've mentioned you can't use those patches BUT the process and step by step instructions you follow are the same for your device. So you can follow those guides as long as you are using the patches for your device.
There is a Snapdragon section on this forum so thats a good place to look.
I've had a quick look for this specific firmware and can't find anything about rooting the U9 version yet.....
I'm just checking this firmware G930UUEU9CSA3 your running did have either XAA or USC code next to it when you downloaded? I've noticed Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are using the same firmware VZN, ATT, XAS.
cooltt said:
Hello there, i deleted most of your post because i didn't want my post to be huge. So if i just give you some guidelines hopefully you can have a look around for the files you need.
1. For Qualcomm / snapdragon devices you must always use the patched version of Odin you already have. Now this version of Odin can be dangerous if you don't flash the correct firmware for your device because it ignores device mismatch and other safety measures the normal Odin checks for before flashing. Which brings me to.....
2. Anything for G935 will not work for G930 including TWRP, you must always use firmware, patches twrp which specifically says it for G930 Qualcomm/snapdragon devices.
3. The China/ Korea Qualcomm/snapdragon devices are exactly the same as the US devices, anything working on the China / Korea devices will work on the US device.
Now i know you want to root unbranded on V9 but as you are on the T Mobile network it may be easier to flash and root T Mobile Oreo for the time being until there is a workaround root for V9 unbranded.
All of the threads you linked to were for G935 devices and i've mentioned you can't use those patches BUT the process and step by step instructions you follow are the same for your device. So you can follow those guides as long as you are using the patches for your device.
There is a Snapdragon section on this forum so thats a good place to look.
I've had a quick look for this specific firmware and can't find anything about rooting the U9 version yet.....
I'm just checking this firmware G930UUEU9CSA3 your running did have either XAA or USC code next to it when you downloaded? I've noticed Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are using the same firmware VZN, ATT, XAS.
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I'd be interested to know how this turned out if the device with V9 bootloader could be rooted with temp TWRP method.
Can i actually flash magisk on my 930u?
Is there any way to root my g930t ?
I'm on v9 bootloader, and i don't care about knox tripping.
Did developpers really failed to break the security of this little old device ? Or no one worked it ?
cooltt said:
Hello there, i deleted most of your post because i didn't want my post to be huge. So if i just give you some guidelines hopefully you can have a look around for the files you need.
1. For Qualcomm / snapdragon devices you must always use the patched version of Odin you already have. Now this version of Odin can be dangerous if you don't flash the correct firmware for your device because it ignores device mismatch and other safety measures the normal Odin checks for before flashing. Which brings me to.....
2. Anything for G935 will not work for G930 including TWRP, you must always use firmware, patches twrp which specifically says it for G930 Qualcomm/snapdragon devices.
3. The China/ Korea Qualcomm/snapdragon devices are exactly the same as the US devices, anything working on the China / Korea devices will work on the US device.
Now i know you want to root unbranded on V9 but as you are on the T Mobile network it may be easier to flash and root T Mobile Oreo for the time being until there is a workaround root for V9 unbranded.
All of the threads you linked to were for G935 devices and i've mentioned you can't use those patches BUT the process and step by step instructions you follow are the same for your device. So you can follow those guides as long as you are using the patches for your device.
There is a Snapdragon section on this forum so thats a good place to look.
I've had a quick look for this specific firmware and can't find anything about rooting the U9 version yet.....
I'm just checking this firmware G930UUEU9CSA3 your running did have either XAA or USC code next to it when you downloaded? I've noticed Verizon, AT&T and Sprint are using the same firmware VZN, ATT, XAS.
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Would this info be applicable to edge models as well? Pretty sure our moderator has moved on as he is disgusted with samsungs persistance in blocking root with new bl versions. Im on an unlocked tmo s7 edge with the u firmware as well.
Toolmighty said:
Would this info be applicable to edge models as well? Pretty sure our moderator has moved on as he is disgusted with samsungs persistance in blocking root with new bl versions. Im on an unlocked tmo s7 edge with the u firmware as well.
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Yes same hardware
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Yes same hardware
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Can't get twrp to flash. Tried w rom as is, tried factory reset tried reinstall w/o auto reboot. All get same error
what about jruze root?
what about https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616 then flash from safestrap, format data, decript script?
nm it uses flashfire
Toolmighty said:
what about https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616 then flash from safestrap, format data, decript script?
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Yes by using 1st and #1623 post number it can be rooted easily. I already have done that on both G930P and G930U.