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[GUIDE] [Updated] Safely Upgrade and Root (NI2) + VoLTE

Update: People seem to be getting confused. You take the latest ota after step 2 then continue. When you are done there should be no OTA as you are on the latest firmware
Before I start this is how I rooted MY phone and a few friends as we all wanted to test out Verizon's new VoLTE only on Android 4.4.4. I Just fallowed other guides (Links below) To get this to root my phone and did not do any of this without XDA help.
If you wish to use VoLTE fallow the link here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/advanced-calling.html
DO NOT DO OTA! To NHA IF ROOTES OR EVER ROOTED
The ota update should fail, if it does not you might get stuck on a bootloop and need to reset your phone. this happened to me and someone else I was helping.
Files To Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866 (Unzip NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722142 (G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472389 (G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip)
www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358547889 (Odin)
Steps.
Pre: Install Towel Root prior https://towelroot.com/ if you have not already.
(Step 1 is Only If your not already on NHA or made changes beyond rooting to your device)
1. Update To 4.4.4 using G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip, Extract the files and select it in AP under Odin. Turn off your device and hold DOWN VOLUME + HOME + POWER to get into Download Mode, you phone should show up in Odin if it does not, then manually download the drivers from Here
2. Once your phone shows up on Odin press "Start" and wait a few minutes.
2.5 NEW STEP: Take OTA to NI2.
3. Once your phones starts put it back into download mode, and select G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 under PA and Click start and wait a few minutes.
4. Once your phone restarts you may notice some apps will start to fail and force close, this is why I had you install Towel Root prior so we can get in and get out, Press Ok or Force Close continuously if necessary until you get Towel Root open and "Make it rain". Then turn off the phone and go back into Download Mode.
5. Now flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and let the phone restart
6. Everything should be good! Enjoy and message for help.
I am not responsible for what happens!! Well unless you get it working 100% and are happy. But There is a risk
Credits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55344776&postcount=9

Anyone try this yet?

Does this include the little incremental update that came out yesterday? I followed the steps outlined here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/vzw-ota-4-4-4-pushed-t2872220/post55347753 and am now rooted on 4.4.4 (NHA). What about yesterday's update (NI2)?

boothroyd917 said:
Does this include the little incremental update that came out yesterday? I followed the steps outlined here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/vzw-ota-4-4-4-pushed-t2872220/post55347753 and am now rooted on 4.4.4 (NHA). What about yesterday's update (NI2)?
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Yes I just updated the files, Enjoy

JTidler said:
Before I start this is how I rooted MY phone and a few friends as we all wanted to test out Verizon's new VoLTE only on Android 4.4.4. I Just fallowed other guides (Links below) To get this to root my phone and did not do any of this without XDA help.
If you wish to use VoLTE fallow the link here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/advanced-calling.html
DO NOT DO OTA! To NHA
If it does not fail you will be might get suck on a bootloop and need to reset your phone this happened to me and someone else I was helping.
Files To Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866 (Unzip NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722142 (G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472389 (G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip)
www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358547889 (Odin)
Steps.
Pre: Install Towel Root prior https://towelroot.com/ if you have not already.
(Step 1 Only If not already on NHA or made changes beyond rooting)
1. Update To 4.4.4 using G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip, Extract the files and select it in AP under Odin. Turn off your device and hold DOWN VOLUME + HOME + POWER to get into Download Mode, you phone should show up in Odin if it does not, then manually download the drivers from Here
2. Once your phone shows up on Odin press "Start" and wait a few minutes.
NEW STEP: Take OTA to NI2.
3. Once your phones starts put it back into download mode, and select G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 under PA and Click start and wait a few minutes.
4. Once your phone restarts you may notice some apps will start to fail and force close, this is why I had you install Towel Root prior so we can get in and get out, Press Ok or Force Close continuously if necessary until you get Towel Root open and "Make it rain". Then turn off the phone and go back into Download Mode.
5. Now flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and let the phone restart
6. Everything should be good! Enjoy and message for help.
I am not responsible for what happens!! There is a risk.
Credits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55344776&postcount=9
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does using ODIN to load the new updates just break root or does it wipe the phone as well?

whtciv2k said:
does using ODIN to load the new updates just break root or does it wipe the phone as well?
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Just breaks root. Although always make backups just in case something goes wrong.

it's hanging at the VZ logo when booting after trying odin to NHA. I guess I'll just odin back to stock and start the process

Are these instructions good for people on Safestrap and people who are just on rooted stock (no safestrap)?

whtciv2k said:
it's hanging at the VZ logo when booting after trying odin to NHA. I guess I'll just odin back to stock and start the process
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This happened to me. I did a reset from volm up and power it fixed it without actually wiping my phone.Try flashing the older kernel and update me

scadilla said:
Are these instructions good for people on Safestrap and people who are just on rooted stock (no safestrap)?
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I was using safe strap but I had to Uninstall it after the update then reinstall.

JTidler said:
This happened to me. I did a reset from volm up and power it fixed it without actually wiping my phone.
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I ODIN'd back and fourth a few times and it finally booted to NHA. I'm taking the NI2 update now. w00t!

whtciv2k said:
I ODIN'd back and fourth a few times and it finally booted to NHA. I'm taking the NI2 update now. w00t!
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Awesome NHA has alot of problems for me. SDcard update failing etc

I used Towelroot to root my GS5 back in April. I haven't done any updates (as far as I can remember), still running 4.4.2 with firmware NCG. I've also installed several Xposed mods.
Would this method still work for me to upgrade to the newest OTA and keep root, without wiping my data?

I had no problems, I used Odin to flash NHA, then took update, Odin to NCG Kernel Root Superuser, back to NI2 Kernel and was all fine !!!
Chief !!!

GoldenArcher96 said:
I used Towelroot to root my GS5 back in April. I haven't done any updates (as far as I can remember), still running 4.4.2 with firmware NCG. I've also installed several Xposed mods.
Would this method still work for me to upgrade to the newest OTA and keep root, without wiping my data?
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I just bought my s5 from s4, came with NCG I keep it that way for a week (rooted) before upgrading, I upgraded because I wanted VoLTE so yes

Worked great. Have root on NI2 and didn't have to wipe phone. Thanks!

Phone got wiped first time i entered download mode. strange.
Either case, did the steps, looked good, then OTA notifier came in about NI2, took that and now no root Shouldn't have?
Thoughts?
Thanks!

descriminator said:
Phone got wiped first time i entered download mode. strange.
Either case, did the steps, looked good, then OTA notifier came in about NI2, took that and now no root Shouldn't have?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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Did you use the download I provided? We're you already on 4.4.4 maybe.
Also now do steps after 2 again and let me know the outcome make sure to redownlaod files (the kernels) in order to make sure nothing broke

JTidler said:
Did you use the download I provided? We're you already on 4.4.4 maybe.
Also now do steps after 2 again and let me know the outcome make sure to redownlaod files (the kernels) in order to make sure nothing broke
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gonna try to downgrade,re-root, upgrade again then. Will post results.
Thanks!!!!!

descriminator said:
gonna try to downgrade,re-root, upgrade again then. Will post results.
Thanks!!!!!
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I just kept trying and got it. I think the hotspot patch is no good. has anyone had any success? I get stuck at the red VZ logo on boot after I installed that.

Root for Sprint S6 Edge is available (5.0.2 ONLY)

In case you didnt know the Sprint version of the S6 Edge root is available thanks to ChainFire's CF-Auto-Root. See the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/orig-development/cf-auto-root-t3056631
Our phone isn't in the list on ChainFire website, but the download for the T-Mobile S6 works on our phone. Here is the link to the required file.
http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip
USB Drivers:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G925PZDFSPR#
How to root Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P using CF-Auto-Root
Step-1: Extract the downloaded root package on your PC to get a file with .tar.md5 extension
Step-2: Ensure that Galaxy S6 Edge USB drivers are installed on the computer
Step-3: Switch off the Galaxy S6 Edge and enter download mode by holding the Home, Power and Volume Down buttons together for a few seconds. If it asks you to press any button to continue the process then press the particular button
Step-4: Launch Odin on the computer (located in the above zip file)
Step-5: Connect your S6 to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. When the phone is connected successfully, Odin will display an Added message
Step-6: In Odin click the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in step-1
Step-7: Double check everything and hit the Start button in Odin
Step-8: The installation process will now begin. It will take a few minutes. When the installation process is completed, the phone will reboot
Step-9: You can safely unplug the phone from the computer once the home screen shows up
Custom Recovery is now available, see the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6-edge/general/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-touch-recovery-t3102034

I asked in the CF thread if we had to unlock our bootloader and someone said they didn't. That true?

rank78 said:
I asked in the CF thread if we had to unlock our bootloader and someone said they didn't. That true?
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It's already unlocked, just follow the instructions above and you'll be good.

Already unlocked bootloader is a first for me :laugh:

This is excellent news, Root already being available & so easy.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

optimummind said:
This is excellent news, Root already being available & so easy.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Beware. Read the posts in Chainfires thread about the phone not going into deep sleep.
I am now in that boat. Phone is not going into deep sleep and battery discharges extremely fast.
Still trying to find a way to fix it. I currently have to put my phone on the charger several times a day.

fgr said:
Beware. Read the posts in Chainfires thread about the phone not going into deep sleep.
I am now in that boat. Phone is not going into deep sleep and battery discharges extremely fast.
Still trying to find a way to fix it. I currently have to put my phone on the charger several times a day.
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That's certainly bad news. Hope all can be resolved soon. Is there a tar file available yet that you can flash to go back to stock?
Sent from my SPH-L720

optimummind said:
That's certainly bad news. Hope all can be resolved soon. Is there a tar file available yet that you can flash to go back to stock?
Sent from my SPH-L720
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Nope. That's what I'm waiting on. Hopefully Sammy doesn't make us wait too long. Not too big of a deal for me, I have easy access to chargers all day (plus the quick charge feature is really nice).

You may want to try an app like Battery Booster to increase battery life. Doing a test with it now, will report my finding tomorrow. You can always unroot the phone via the settings in SuperSU

What would be the point of rooting right now?

Same sentiments as I'm saying. Especially with the issue of battery. Just wait patiently until all the kinks are out.
Sent from my SM-G925P using XDA Free mobile app

What software are yall rooting it on?I haven't updated the os just to be safe for one but I wonder if that makes a difference with the battery drain. Also did anyone change the recovery image in cfroot zip?

cruckus said:
What software are yall rooting it on?I haven't updated the os just to be safe for one but I wonder if that makes a difference with the battery drain. Also did anyone change the recovery image in cfroot zip?
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I heard the fix for the drain problem is to reflash the stock recovery after you achieve root, but since the firmware is not available for the phone to pull out the recovery.img file to reflash it with odin its a mote point for now. Some other Samsung S6 Edge fourm are saying it maybe a bug in Lollipop and a way to fix it is by turning off Wifi

dhonzik said:
I heard the fix for the drain problem is to reflash the stock recovery after you achieve root, but since the firmware is not available for the phone to pull out the recovery.img file to reflash it with odin its a mote point for now. Some other Samsung S6 Edge fourm are saying it maybe a bug in Lollipop and a way to fix it is by turning off Wifi
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Yea I wasn't sure if using the recovery.img from another model would work assuming the recovery was the same for all models. But if turning off WiFi is the answer that's a pretty do able thing for root and WiFi hotspot.

Excellent post OP and thanks for the disclaimers
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defjef123 said:
What would be the point of rooting right now?
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For me it's to get rid of the Samsung bloat and install AdAway

Any news on tripping Knox fubaring stuff like Samsung pay?

Knox will be tripped therefor supposedly Samsung pay will not work when it becomes available....has anyone gotten wifi tether to work yet? It appears that sprint locked down apn changing but wifi tethering works on a rooted T-Mobile.

Data wiped during root process?
Does this wipe data? Also, I had to encrypt my phone to use my work email.
dhonzik said:
In case you didnt know the Sprint version of the S6 Edge root is available thanks to ChainFire's CF-Auto-Root. See the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/orig-development/cf-auto-root-t3056631
Our phone isn't in the list on ChainFire website, but the download for the T-Mobile S6 works on our phone. Here is the link to the required file.
http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip
USB Drivers:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G925PZDFSPR#
How to root Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P using CF-Auto-Root
Step-1: Extract the downloaded root package on your PC to get a file with .tar.md5 extension
Step-2: Ensure that Galaxy S6 Edge USB drivers are installed on the computer
Step-3: Switch off the Galaxy S6 Edge and enter download mode by holding the Home, Power and Volume Down buttons together for a few seconds. If it asks you to press any button to continue the process then press the particular button
Step-4: Launch Odin on the computer (located in the above zip file)
Step-5: Connect your S6 to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download mode. When the phone is connected successfully, Odin will display an Added message
Step-6: In Odin click the AP button and select the .tar.md5 file that was extracted in step-1
Step-7: Double check everything and hit the Start button in Odin
Step-8: The installation process will now begin. It will take a few minutes. When the installation process is completed, the phone will reboot
Step-9: You can safely unplug the phone from the computer once the home screen shows up
EDIT: If you choose to root your phone its been reported that the phone doesn't enter deep sleep mode, but I had found before I rooted the battery life wasn't as great as my LG G3. You may want to activate battery saving mode to see if that fixes the problem or use a app like Battery Booster.
WARNING: Since we are using the file for the T-Mobile and you do achieve root with it, you lose the ability to enter the stock recovery until the firmware is released by Samsung or a specific root is developed for our phone. I just found this out a minute ago
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Does anyone have the stock recovery image? Since rooting my phone has not went into deep sleep. Only way to fix it, seems to be flash stock recovery back. I have twrp/cwm/tmo stock and none work.

bwcorvus said:
Does anyone have the stock recovery image? Since rooting my phone has not went into deep sleep. Only way to fix it, seems to be flash stock recovery back. I have twrp/cwm/tmo stock and none work.
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Actually, the T-Mobile stock recovery for the S6 Edge does work on our phone. I would have have posted the link to the recovery, but when booting into recovery takes a long time like 45 to 60 seconds before see the "installing system update" then it takes you to system recovery. I seen a post to fix the battery issue you need to wipe the cache partition after flashing the stock recovery. If anybody wants the link to T-Mobile S6 Edge Stock Recovery let me know.
T-Mobile S6 Edge stock Recovery can be found here:
http://zidroid.com/download-t-mobile-galaxy-s6-edge-g925t-stock-recovery/

[GUIDE] How to fix IMEI / DRK issues

This Guide works on both the S7 and S7 Edge.
This also works on other Samsung device including Snapdragon variants as long as you have the correct files for your device.
FIll out my form if you require assistance
S8 users go HERE
​This guide is for those of you with EFS issues. This can cause your IMEI and/or Baseband to show Unknown or a bunch of zeros. The guide can also be used to fix DRK errors, but if your Device Root Key (DRK) is corrupt or missing, this guide will fix your IMEI/Baseband but will not fix your DRK error.
The guide gives instructions on how to flash the combination firmware. This installs the factory binary which allows your phone to read your IMEI and DRK. This should then restore your IMEI and DRK and then when you flash stock, the phone will be working as normal. If the Device Root Key (DRK) is corrupt or missing, this guide will only fix the IMEI, the DRK errors will still remain.
I take no responsibility for any issues that arise from following this guide. Do so at your own risk. The smallest mistake can cause a much bigger issue so make sure you know what you are doing and follow every step word for word!​
Please note that this will not work for everyone
Some people will still face getting stuck at boot when flashing the combination firmware.
This means you have at some point flashed firmware that is later than the latest combination firmware and unfortunately, it is not possible to fix this by downgrading the firmware to an earlier version.​
Before you proceed, you're going to need the following:
A copy of your phones stock firmware saved to your computer. If you do not already have these available on your computer, you can go HERE or you can use this tool to download the latest firmware for your device. Alternatively, you can find your firmware on SamMobile but this can take forever to download with a free account.
[IMPORTANT!] Switch off Factory Reset Protection (FRP) by going into Developer options and turning on 'OEM Unlock'. If you do not see 'Developer Options' under settings, then go to Settings > About Device > Software Info and keep tapping 'Build Number' until it confirms "You are now a developer" then go back to the main Settings screen and you will see Developer options.
if you skip this step, you only have yourself to blame if something goes wrong.
Odin. If you do not have it, download it from here
The Combination Firmware (Factory Binary). Download the combination firmware relevant to your phone (links below) and extract the .rar archive somewhere you will remember.
S7 International [G930F/FD] - (Mirror) [UPDATED 03/11/2017]
S7 Edge International [G935F/FD] - (Mirror) [UPDATED 03/11/2017]
S7 Canada [G930W8] - (Mirror)
S7 Edge Canada [G935W8] - (Mirror)
S7 Edge AT&T [G935A] - (Mirror)
Files for other models available on request via my form
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Now you have all the files you need, follow the guide below to repair your S7.
There are 2 methods.
The first method (Method 1) is quick and can solve most issues. Especially DRK errors.
The second method (Method 2) is to use if Method 1 does not work. This guide requires more work and therefore takes a little longer.
Method 1
Boot into recovery and wipe data.
Put your phone straight into Download Mode (do not reboot or boot up the system between wiping data and booting to download mode). To do this, you can use recovery to reboot to Download mode. Alternatively, switch off your phone and hold 'Power' + 'Volume Down' + 'Home' until it boots to download mode. Then connect the phone to your computer with your USB cable.
Open Odin, press the 'AP' button and select the Combination tar/md5 file you downloaded/extracted earlier. Then press the 'Start' button. (If you have any errors while flashing, first make sure you are using the correct firmware for your phone. If it is still throwing errors, remove the ".md5" from the end of the file name and try again).
When Odin has completed flashing the combination file, it should boot into the Factory Binary. You may get a message asking you to reboot. Click reboot (If you do not get prompted to reboot, do a reboot manually).
When it has booted back up. Press the 'IME' button at the bottom of the screen and type *#06#. You should now see your IMEI has restored.
Now restore the stock firmware using the firmware you downloaded earlier. (If you're not sure how, follow this guide)
You should now have a restored IMEI. If not, this means your efs is damaged. Therefore, you will need to follow Method 2 below.
Method 2
You will need to start on a rooted device. If you are not rooted, follow this guide to root your phone or flash CF Auto Root in Odin.
Before you continue, it is extremely important that you backup your EFS partition, even if it is corrupt. You can backup the EFS partition using THIS APP. If you skip this step, you only have yourself to blame if something goes wrong and you have no backup to restore.
Download Root Explorer (Paid) or Root Browser (Free). Open 'Root Explorer' or 'Root Browser' (whichever you installed) and browse to the /efs folder located in the root of the device.
Inside the /efs folder, delete everything EXCEPT the 'FactoryApp' and 'prov_data' folders.
Reboot. Make sure it does a full reboot. When the phone boots back up, you may some errors or unusual settings, this is normal and nothing to worry about.
Boot into recovery and wipe data.
Put your phone straight into Download Mode (do not reboot or boot up the system between wiping data and booting to download mode). To do this, you can use recovery to reboot to Download mode. Alternatively, switch off your phone and hold 'Power' + 'Volume Down' + 'Home' until it boots to download mode. Then connect the phone to your computer with your USB cable.
Open Odin, press the 'AP' button and select the Combination tar/md5 file you downloaded/extracted earlier. Then press the 'Start' button. (If you have any errors while flashing, first make sure you are using the correct firmware for your phone. If it is still throwing errors, remove the ".md5" from the end of the file name and try again).
When Odin has completed flashing the combination file, it should boot into the Factory Binary. You may get a message asking you to reboot. Click reboot (If you do not get prompted to reboot, do a reboot manually).
When it has booted back up. Press the 'IME' button at the bottom of the screen and type *#06#. You should now see your IMEI has restored.
Now restore the stock firmware using the firmware you downloaded earlier. (If you're not sure how, follow this guide)
You should now have a restored IMEI.
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Still Getting a DRK error?
If you are still getting a DRK error then you probably have a corrupt or missing Device Root Key (DRK). Unfortunately, this cannot be fixed without a JTag box (which aren't cheap). However, you can continue to use the phone as normal by flashing the no-verity zip in TWRP. You can then go ahead and use your phone as normal. Unfortunately, you will no longer be able to receive OTA updates. All updates will need to be made through ODIN and the no verity zip will need to be flashed every time a new firmware is flashed. However, you can still use custom roms as normal. Other than OTA updates, the DRK issue will have no effect on the use of the phone. You can still update via Smart Switch but will need to install TWRP and flash the no verity zip after every update.
If you would like any assistance in fixing your issue such as Method 1 & 2 do not work for you or if you have a different model than what is listed in this guide, please complete THIS FORM and I will try to get back to you ASAP (unfortunately I cannot always respond)
Many thanks to everyone that has donated!!
If you would like to donate, you can do so by clicking here
As you can imagine, finding fixes and assisting people takes a lot of my time so it's always great to receive a donation. Thank you.
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Goooooooooooooooood,tnx

Very well detailed and clear guide bro. Thanks for posting this.
Tapped on my Echoe'd out G935F

Very good guide. Cubz helped me get my IMEI back so he knows his stuff. Thanks again.
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app

ecera said:
Very good guide. Cubz helped me get my IMEI back so he knows his stuff. Thanks again.
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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No problem. Was happy to help

What else can this factory binary do? Can it restore the original CSC? I had an AFG CSC phone and after playing around with different roms, when I go back to the original firmware (although it is a multi CSC), it chooses XSG rather than AFG no matter what I do.

onurd said:
What else can this factory binary do? Can it restore the original CSC? I had an AFG CSC phone and after playing around with different roms, when I go back to the original firmware (although it is a multi CSC), it chooses XSG rather than AFG no matter what I do.
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No it doesn't. Where are you seeing the CSC?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

CuBz90 said:
No it doesn't. Where are you seeing the CSC?
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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I haven't seen CSC. anywhere. I was just wondering what this firmware had up its sleeves to "fix" things.

onurd said:
I haven't seen CSC. anywhere. I was just wondering what this firmware had up its sleeves to "fix" things.
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What I meant is that when you say you now have a different CSC, how did you know this.
This firmware basically just feels the phone where to read the imei, baseband, and other info. This does not include the CSC.
PM me for my email address and then if you email me a backup of your EFS, I will have a look and restore your CSC for you.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

The original firmware of the phone was AFG for csc. Now even after using odin to get the same firmware, it defaults to xsg. Not a big deal but I don't know where the csc information is stored.
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

That's what I mean by the original csc having disappeared.

sent a PM about getting an EFS file, I hope you get it

onurd said:
That's what I mean by the original csc having disappeared.
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Read this
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49425630&postcount=3

hiepgia said:
Read this
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49425630&postcount=3
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I see. Phone info won't show the original csc without root.
But how do you explain that despite using the appropriate firmware with odin, it always defaults to xsg rather than the original afg from the multi csc firmware?

Hey so I tried flashing the G935_Factory_Binary.tar file on a galaxy s7 edge, and the thing is stuck on splash screen. any idea why?

onurd said:
I see. Phone info won't show the original csc without root.
But how do you explain that despite using the appropriate firmware with odin, it always defaults to xsg rather than the original afg from the multi csc firmware?
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Because you flashed another region firmware, wipe data -> All original csc will get remove. You flash back and will only get default csc. If you rooted, you can change to afg csc

Thank you CuBz90 for your great work.
I flashed the superman rom but selected the wrong CSC.
I always backup my EFS in internal storage, but today I accidently wiped my entire internal storage. LOL
I have tried your method but unfortunately my imei is still missing, I'm totally frustrating. I will follow your thread. hope some expert can figure this out.

To everyone that has PM'd me, please bare with me. I have received a hell of a lot of PM's and I am trying to get through them all. Don't worry, I will definately reply and help you as best as I can.
Please make sure you are on your original stock firmware before trying this method. I notice a lot of people have PM'ed about CSC, I will PM you with info on how to revert this but please follow my steps exactly how I write them, a lot of people have PM'ed me to say "it's not working" but I have later found they are not following my steps exactly how I say and instead are taking shortcuts. If you take shortcuts then it's not going to work. I want to help you but you need to follow my exact instructions.

How to backup Efs without root?
Wanam app only works with root.
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Help me?
Who can tell me efs file? Thank
Gửi từ SM-G930F của tôi bằng cách sử dụng Tapatalk

Trying to unroot a Galaxy S6...losing the will to live :(

Can anyone help? I spent a big chunk of my hard earned money on a refurbed S6 for my daughter, she's had it about a week (she's Pokemon mad btw). The latest update for Pokemon Go came out and now she's blocked from the game as it appears the phone has been rooted. If I'd known, I wouldn't have bought it. Anyway, for the last 2 days my partner and I have been trying to unroot it. We've used various versions of Odin to no avail. I had a lot of trouble finding the right firmware because it looks like the phone was Polish according to the version and CSC numbers, and tbh I'm still not sure if we're trying the right one. Software is 5.1.1. right now. I've tried installing SuperSU but it won't run, it just crashes the phone and forces a reboot. We've tried manually unrooting with a file manager but the su files we need to delete reappear seconds after they're deleted. I'm at the end of my tether, does anyone have any ideas?

You won't be able to unroot it until you flash stock firmware. I don't know if the game checks the knox status.
Give this a go
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/09/11/guide-play-pokemon-go-0-37-rooted-android-magisk/
Enjoy

Unforunately my partner spent almost all night trying to flash the firmware. According to him it 'nearly' worked, however, I now have a phone stuck in a boot loop. :crying:

Run emergency recovery on Smart switch

ccalixtro said:
Run emergency recovery on Smart switch
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Do I need to have smart switch installed on the phone for this to work?

amber_1978 said:
Do I need to have smart switch installed on the phone for this to work?
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No, run it on your pc.

Thanks, I'll give it a go after work.

ccalixtro said:
No, run it on your pc.
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Smart switch won't work, says it doesn't recognise the device

I think I would give original firmware of your country and odin a try. One of possible ways is to download all needed files from the site of sammobile.
For me this way works every time when I stuck in boot loop. Odin functionates when you are in download mode. Switch off your s6, then start by pressing home-, powerbutton and Volume down at the same time.
Then start Odin on PC, then connect USB and so on.
Greetz JG

amber_1978 said:
Smart switch won't work, says it doesn't recognise the device
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When you select emergency recovery theres an option where you have to write the device model and the serial number

Use kies 3 on your computer. When you get it do a "firmware upgrade and installation" it will ask for your serial number which you can get from download mode when pressing the home key. After that kies 3 will ask to boot your phone to recovery but instead boot to download and bow your phone will flash to stock. This method always work!!

fahad999 said:
Use kies 3 on your computer. When you get it do a "firmware upgrade and installation" it will ask for your serial number which you can get from download mode when pressing the home key. After that kies 3 will ask to boot your phone to recovery but instead boot to download and bow your phone will flash to stock. This method always work!!
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I've tried Kies already and I can't get it to work at all. I get a message telling me my device is not compatible and the whole thing just stops. I'll give it another go though, no harm in trying. Thanks

@amber_1978, Pokemon Go does not check for root. The only thing it does seem to check for is location spoofing via another app. I'm using it on a rooted, Knox tripped, Xposed installed phone with no issues.
If you want to return the phone back to stock, the best way IMO would be to use Odin to flash a stock image, such as the EPD1 firmware.

socal87 said:
@amber_1978, Pokemon Go does not check for root. The only thing it does seem to check for is location spoofing via another app. I'm using it on a rooted, Knox tripped, Xposed installed phone with no issues.
If you want to return the phone back to stock, the best way IMO would be to use Odin to flash a stock image, such as the EPD1 firmware.
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Really? Did you do the latest update in the game and it still worked ok? This phone has definitley not been used for location spoofing by us and I'm pretty sure there were no apps of that nature on the phone. I downloaded a root checker when everything went wrong the other day, it said the phone was rooted. I'm totally at a loss tbh. Right now it's still in a boot loop. Trying to flash it with Odin as we speak.

Just an update. Tried Smart Switch. Tried the model and serial numbers on the back of the phone case, these weren't recognised so I went to the recovery screen and hit the home button and got a completely different set of numbers. Different IMEI, model number, you name it. I'm assuming this is why Odin won't work, I'm looking for the wrong firmware? I obviously have Frankenstein's phone. No idea what to do now.

Best thing to do is to flash TWRPP and try to flash a custom stock rom through the TWRP recovery which does not have root installed..... If that doesn't work try to find a generic stock firmware for Odin, meaning a firmware that can run in any country..... If all else fails update it to 6.0.1 stock firmware. Try the closest firmwares to your location.
And if you do manage to get to the Samsung logo let the phone sit there for a good 10 minutes even if it reboots....
When I bricked my Samsung I used masiks custom 6.0.1 rom based on stock, but had all the links to bootloaders cscs radios and what not so giv that a shot if you can find it.
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Link to rom that helped me http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/masik-marshmallow-1-0-jan-20-2016-t3297961

do you have lucky patcher playstore installed ?

How to fix IMEI / DRK issues

Do you have a IMEI issue or are you getting a DRK error?
This is either when your IMEI and/or Baseband shows Unknown (or a bunch of zeros) or you may be getting a DRK error when trying to boot your phone (sometimes even both).
This is caused by a missing or damaged EFS partition and can be repaired.
I am here to help. Some of you may have seen my guide over in the S7 forum which helps to fix this issue. Well, I plan on creating a similar guide for the S8.
In the meantime, if you are having any issues as mentioned above, please complete THIS FORM. Once I have received your form I will get back to you with information advising what can and cannot be done. I will then send instructions on how to fix your issue. This will also help towards creating my guide as it will give me some insight into the S8 EFS partition. As I do not have an S8 myself.

Hi.
I've got a Samsung galaxy note 5, model no. SM-N9208 TAIWAN.
I am having problems with DRK missing and dm-verity issues. Someone helped me with a by-pass fix but this only works with Marshmallow. If I upgrade to Nougat the bypass does not work as I get stuck on the "device does not have DRK, please install DRK first" screen.
Ever since I got this phone in September 2015, every time Samsung has done an update the phone no longer works in my car via the Rsap connection to my cars head unit. Rooting the phone, installing the RSAP app used to work fine up until Marshmallow, so something that Samsung keep doing with each update defeats the connection, so I've messed around and messed around until something that I've done has upset the phone, Samsung or both and now it won't upgrade to Nougat because of DRK being "missing" or dm-verity blocking things! any help would be much appreciated !
I have been told that the modem\radio part of the software might be to blame for refusing the Rsap connection, dunno if that gives any clues.
Best Regards.
Ian.

hope to see a new combination from you

pleeeeeezzzz tell me there is a fix now?

Hi CuBz90! (sorry for my poor english)
Well, having a S8+ (955F) i got stuck in the first screen when its says "DRK Error". I was installing the latest AQG5 version to re-root, and install a custom rom when i have problems. TWRP cant run and mount well the external sdcard and OTG. So, i read a post that said it was for this latest Bootloader. This guy says:
"If you have flashed the latest AQG5 firmware and now stuck in a bootloop of the Samsung logo and only able to get into download mode here is the fix thats sorted many out. Stop sweating your not screwed lol After many hours of doing just this with @sebastassara and another guy we got it sorted
1. Download earlier firmware AQF7
2. Hold power, volume down and bixby button for download mode
3. Open Odin on your PC
4. Add the AQF7 BL and only this
5. Hit start and straight after this hold the 3 buttons in again power, volume down and bixby (this should fail at first and bring you straight back into download mode)
6. Now back on Odin spam the start button this time (this should flash the BL and have you sorted again)"
So, i did it! And now im here. Im completing your form but i dont have a EFS backup...
So, what can i do?

RodriPastorius said:
Hi CuBz90! (sorry for my poor english)
Well, having a S8+ (955F) i got stuck in the first screen when its says "DRK Error". I was installing the latest AQG5 version to re-root, and install a custom rom when i have problem. TWRP can run and mount well the external sdcard and OTG. So, i read a post that said it was for this latest Bootloader. This guy says:
"If you have flashed the latest AQG5 firmware and now stuck in a bootloop of the Samsung logo and only able to get into download mode here is the fix thats sorted many out. Stop sweating your not screwed lol After many hours of doing just this with @sebastassara and another guy we got it sorted
1. Download earlier firmware AQF7
2. Hold power, volume down and bixby button for download mode
3. Open Odin on your PC
4. Add the AQF7 BL and only this
5. Hit start and straight after this hold the 3 buttons in again power, volume down and bixby (this should fail at first and bring you straight back into download mode)
6. Now back on Odin spam the start button this time (this should flash the BL and have you sorted again)"
So, i did it! And now im here. Im completing your form but i dont have a EFS backup...
So, what can i do?
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UPDATE 1: Reflashing the AQF7 BL (in a AQG5 ROM) now i can install TWRP. I backuped the EFS (2mb aprox.). Try reinstalling again all the AQG5 rom but nothing. Im downloading the complete AQF7 rom, just in case. I dont know what to do.

RodriPastorius said:
UPDATE 1: Reflashing the AQF7 BL (in a AQG5 ROM) now i can install TWRP. I backuped the EFS (2mb aprox.). Try reinstalling again all the AQG5 rom but nothing. Im downloading the complete AQF7 rom, just in case. I dont know what to do.[/QUOTE
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This guy, up here, @dannytgt its a f...ing genius!
I have my phone fully functional again! Now, running Renovate ICE 3.0.
1) First at all, i have to flash entirely the stock firmware AQF7 (a total donwgrade from AQG5).
2) When im in the blue screen with the "Error DRK" just reboot the phone into Donwload Mode.
3) Flash the CF_Autoroot .tar/md5 from the original zip via ODIN. Its a .zip so you will have to extract the .tar/md5.
4) The phone will restart and begin install the stock rom.
5) In my case, the IMEI was ok but the phone still saying "Emergency Call" so reboot again in Donwload Mode, flash TWRP and later the Dm-no verity zip.
6) Wipe Dalviks and caches and reboot to system.
7) Enjoy again your phone!

RodriPastorius said:
This guy, up here, @dannytgt its a f...ing genius!
I have my phone fully functional again! Now, running Renovate ICE 3.0.
1) First at all, i have to flash entirely the stock firmware AQF7 (a total donwgrade from AQG5).
2) When im in the blue screen with the "Error DRK" just reboot the phone into Donwload Mode.
3) Flash the CF_Autoroot .tar/md5 from the original zip via ODIN. Its a .zip so you will have to extract the .tar/md5.
4) The phone will restart and begin install the stock rom.
5) In my case, the IMEI was ok but the phone still saying "Emergency Call" so reboot again in Donwload Mode, flash TWRP and later the Dm-no verity zip.
6) Wipe Dalviks and caches and reboot to system.
7) Enjoy again your phone!
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I'm new unlocking and flashing.
how can I fix "Emergency call"? it's a g955U (VZW) and it has 7.0 (AQEF)

lugi.fuentes said:
I'm new unlocking and flashing.
how can I fix "Emergency call"? it's a g955U (VZW) and it has 7.0 (AQEF)
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Hi Luigi!
Sorry for the late answer. To solve that problem you just need to install the dm-verity zip (can find it here, in this page). Reboot in recovery mode, install the zip and reboot into system. Everything should be fine.
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lugi.fuentes said:
I'm new unlocking and flashing.
how can I fix "Emergency call"? it's a g955U (VZW) and it has 7.0 (AQEF)
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Oh, wait. You have the Snapdragon variant? Think you cant even root that version.

I've a problem, my factory binary doesn't boot ... My version is COMBINATION_FA70_G950FXXU1AQF1_CL11405575_QB13804427_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar
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My phone doesn't boot ...

Olvers974 said:
I've a problem, my factory binary doesn't boot ... My version is COMBINATION_FA70_G950FXXU1AQF1_CL11405575_QB13804427_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar
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My phone doesn't boot ...
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Hi Olvers!
Can you be more accurate? More details? How you reach that point?
Its stuck on "Samsun's" logo? Or in the first screen? That one that said "PowerdBy By Android"?
DISCLAMER: i have a very bad english haha

Hi, and thank you for your answer !
My english is very bad too ^^ i'm french
But, the details :
My problem is : EFS E: FAILED TO MOUNT /EFS (INVALID ARGUMENT) on the recovery
Flash a firmware doesn't work
My OEM is LOCK
FRP isn't LOCK
I want to install the factory binary for repair that.
The phone doesn't boot, and stay on second screen samsung with a firmware.
With the factory binary, he stay on the screen factory binary.
My version is SM-G950F Exynos
EDIT : ( doesn't work ) !
My firwmare is : G950FXXU1AQF7_TOP1AQF3
For the combination working, this file is correct : COMBINATION_FA70_G950FXXU1AQF3_G950X ?! thanks

My problem :
https://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=221873IMG0471.jpg
My recovery :
https://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=915865IMG0466.jpg
My opening factory binary :
https://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=676437IMG0468.jpg
he boot on the loading factory, but doesn't boot on the system.
And my message on the reboot :
https://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=487888IMG0463.jpg

Hey all . I recently recovered my imei back on my g955f!! One problem. My serial number does not match the one that came with the phone. Imei matches up but serial doesn't. Does this matter if I'm trying to make calls from my Phone? Phone is not blacklisted.

Hey, can you elaborate on your process? I have a sm-g955f with a null IMEI (00000000) that is sitting in my drawer for a month now. Be good to revive the sucker. Did you also have a DRK issue?
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Harrrd said:
Hey all . I recently recovered my imei back on my g955f!! One problem. My serial number does not match the one that came with the phone. Imei matches up but serial doesn't. Does this matter if I'm trying to make calls from my Phone? Phone is not blacklisted.
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Sorry see my last post, it was directed at you

Mentalmuso said:
Hey, can you elaborate on your process? I have a sm-g955f with a null IMEI (00000000) that is sitting in my drawer for a month now. Be good to revive the sucker. Did you also have a DRK issue?
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Sorry see my last post, it was directed at you
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
I followed method 2 it works

Harrrd said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
I followed method 2 it works
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Where did you get the combination file from?
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

Hi! Does anybody know how to make EFS backup for Samsung G950U without root?
Thanks

Hi!
I have an S8 G950N from Korea. It had been rooted. I want to go back to stock without root then i flashed the original stock firmware, but it showed me that the the device does not have DRK and not boot. After that i had flashed the CF_Root then it boot normally.
Can u tell me how to fix that DRK missing?
(sorry for my poor English )