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I have a few questions as I'm new in the "game".
Answers 1-5 provided by Coto39, give him a thanks if he helped! Answer 7 goes to Poncespr; same as usual!
1) Should I unroot before flashing?
After you flash the new rom your phone will be unrooted again. You will loose also the custom recovery!
2) What kind of backup should I make? Is the one in the android settings enough?
Backup everything you have in the internal memory to you pc. Also use the samsung cloud backup (it will backup a lot of things but not everything (like the whasapp and downloads folders in the internal memory)
3) What do I do if I find out the firm I flash is "the broken one"?
Then you flash a 6.0.1 stock rom again and that's all. (You can downgrade!)
4) Can you go back to 6.0.1 after going to the beta?
Yes. (Answer 3)
5) Which files do we flash? Which can we keep out? (home_csc for instance?)
All of them. Flashing CSC will wipe the internal storage so backup first! (Answer 2)
6) Does flashing android N via Odin will result to Tripping knox?
No.
7) Are there any knox-arounds for being able to use Health Or Gear Again? ("Knox is not available on compromised devices!")
"I used package disabler to block knox and gear plug-in (not the gear app). After that I reset my gear s2 and reconnected. So far so good." (Gear S2 working!)
If you were impatient, like I, and didn't backup on pc - then you're goofed! Images, contacts, layouts etc will be gone, sorry to say. Always backup!

Birkest said:
I have a few questions as I'm new in the "game".
1) Should I unroot before flashing?
2) What kind of backup should I make? Is the one in the android settings enough?
3) What do I do if I find out the firm I flash is "the broken one"?
4) Can you go back to 6.0.1 after going to the beta?
5) Which files do we flash? Which can we keep out? (home_csc for instance?)
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Hi...
1) after you flash the new rom your phone will be unrooted again. You will loose also the custom recovery
2) backup everything you have in the internal memory to you pc. Also use the samsung cloud backup (it will backup a lot of things but not everything (like the whasapp and downloads folders in the internal memory)
3) then you flash a 6.0.1 stock rom again and that's all. (You can downgrade)
4) yes (answer 3)
5) all of them. Flashing csc will wipe the internal storage so backup first (answer 2)
WARNING: you can flash the betas only if your phone is the exynos variant. If you attempt to flash those roms to the sbapdragon variant you'll get a hard brick.
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

Does flashing android N via Odin will result to Tripping knox?

Warkeyx said:
Does flashing android N via Odin will result to Tripping knox?
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No.

Are there any knox-arounds for being able to use Health Or Gear Again?

I've flashed it on my s7 edge but now i see on download mode:
System status: Official
Current binary: Custom
Knox warranty void: 0x0
Other one have current binary Custom?

Do I need to set OEM unlock if I flash with Odin?

can i flash marshmallow 6.0 csc, having ims service problems when simcard is inserted

U can flash this firmware only if your phone is unlocked.
Is that correct?

Savoury said:
Are there any knox-arounds for being able to use Health Or Gear Again?
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Never mind.
Thought I had it working, but having same issue again.

s health does not work and i hope they get s health working when the final release is out.

Edit

Does "current binary: custom" lose your warranty?

niel20_14 said:
Does "current binary: custom" lose your warranty?
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Can if you send to samsung on this state, but if you flash stock fw again, current status became official and no warranty lose

Caosss said:
Can if you send to samsung on this state, but if you flash stock fw again, current status became official and no warranty lose
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Thanks! Lets enjoy Nougat then.

Hmm, I have disabled Knox but I cant get SHealth to work yet. Can someone provide some steps they used?
EDIT: nevermind, I see that everyone is having the issue still. Oh well.

Hi, i tried to install the beta from odin, i downloaded the file from http://choimobile.vn/threads/exclus...-s7-edge-g935f-fd-g935s-l-k-link-added.68926/
Put everything in odin and started the installation, but now its stuck at meta-data/fota.zip for almost 5 mins.
Here is how it looks : http://image.prntscr.com/image/2f243f4ec3614a4baf8c8f97a891a5fb.png
What should i do now, please help !!

I've downloaded nougat beta and flashed it. It ran pretty well. Everything worked like a charm. After 2 or more hour of use suddenly network became out of order. It says emergency calls only. Tried wipe data & cache. Please help me. XSG was my code before now it's BTU. Please help me....
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FalconFX said:
Hi, i tried to install the beta from odin, i downloaded the file from http://choimobile.vn/threads/exclus...-s7-edge-g935f-fd-g935s-l-k-link-added.68926/
Put everything in odin and started the installation, but now its stuck at meta-data/fota.zip for almost 5 mins.
Here is how it looks : http://image.prntscr.com/image/2f243f4ec3614a4baf8c8f97a891a5fb.png
What should i do now, please help !!
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Same problem faced. Tried redoing all and success. After 2 or more hour of use suddenly network became out of order. It says emergency calls only.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

hasibgns said:
I've downloaded nougat beta and flashed it. It ran pretty well. Everything worked like a charm. After 2 or more hour of use suddenly network became out of order. It says emergency calls only. Tried wipe data & cache. Please help me. XSG was my code before now it's BTU. Please help me....
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Same problem faced. Tried redoing all and success. After 2 or more hour of use suddenly network became out of order. It says emergency calls only.
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
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Did you unplug the cable or just closed odin even though its still stuck ?

FalconFX said:
Hi, i tried to install the beta from odin, i downloaded the file from http://choimobile.vn/threads/exclus...-s7-edge-g935f-fd-g935s-l-k-link-added.68926/
Put everything in odin and started the installation, but now its stuck at meta-data/fota.zip for almost 5 mins.
Here is how it looks : http://image.prntscr.com/image/2f243f4ec3614a4baf8c8f97a891a5fb.png
What should i do now, please help !!
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Use lastest odin 3.12.3

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[Firmwares] Stock ND9 & NE2 firmwares for T230NU

Stock .tar firmwares for Galaxy Tab 4 7" T230NU Tablet
Latest Firmware Version Download
NE2 Click Here
Older Firmware Version Downloads
ND9 Click Here
Odin Downloads
Click Here
Installation Instructions
1. Download firmware
2. Download Odin (3.07 or 3.09 doesn't matter)
3. Put tablet into download mode by:
Turning tablet off.
Hold home button and volume down
Press and hold power button til Download mode warning
Release keys
Press volume up
4. Run Odin
5. Load firmware tar into PDA
6. Connect Tablet to pc via usb
7. Click Start
Firmwares provided by Sammobile.com Uploaded to Mega for faster download and no need for an account
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Knox Bootloader?
Do these include knox? My tablet does not have it. I am on nd5
ericf4646 said:
Do these include knox? My tablet does not have it. I am on nd5
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Didnt know there was an ND5. There wasnt even an ND5 when I downloaded the kernel source code from samsung. And nope, There like 2 knox files in the entire firmwares which is just left behind crap I believe. Absolutely does not give you a knox bootloader and crap tho. Do make sure your tablet is a T230NU model and not just a T230 model.
Thanks a lot for this. So if I'm rooted and want to install system updates I would first backup data to sd card via titanium ,(or to pc?) , then factory restore via settings, Odin with this firmware, install updates, then vroot + terminal supersu, then restore backups.... correct? I'm still trying to figure out what bloatware is safe to remove...a guide on how to clean a out of the box tab 4 7.0 would be greatly appricated....
Will this Root my T230NU?
Hi, I am new to the Android market and I was wondering if this "stock" image will root my Samsung Galaxy 4 T230NU.
I am a formerly iDevice owner and I am quite familiar with Jailbreaking.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hello Ed,
I'm kind of new as well however I can tell you that this process will not root it. In my case, because I updated the software I had to use the stock Rom in order to downgrade and then root it. ShinySide explains the.. Rooting procedure in another post
thanks!
The downloads dont work
I try to donaload the file and it just stops and goeas from one percent to another and never finishes.....is their another way to get these files besides that crappy website?
MoEMuRk said:
I try to donaload the file and it just stops and goeas from one percent to another and never finishes.....is their another way to get these files besides that crappy website?
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Sure sammobile. It's super fast too.
I tried that 2
ShinySide said:
Sure sammobile. It's super fast too.
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i had someone try to get me a link their and it takes almost an hour to download it and it wont even let me extract it............
MoEMuRk said:
i had someone try to get me a link their and it takes almost an hour to download it and it wont even let me extract it............
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I just downloaded firmware from mega. There's nothing wrong with it.
It stops and does not work for me
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I had kies work for me just got it to install the firmware for me....I know how to get root any preferences for a Rom yet?
Works Great!
MoEMuRk said:
I try to donaload the file and it just stops and goeas from one percent to another and never finishes.....is their another way to get these files besides that crappy website?
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I just used these links to download the firmware and they worked great. Mega took 1/3 as much time to pull from as Sammobile. Thank you Shinyside! You are awesome. If I wasn't a broke college kid I'd would def donate.
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So I rooted my Tab 4 7" and then decided to switch to Nexus 7 and sell my Tab 4. Both great devices but the specs and updates draw me to try Nexus after the Tab. Anyway, I went to Sammobile to get the Stock rom and inadvertently ended up with the Nook version. OOOPS. Had to reflash but the second firmware I downloaded from Sammobile (at about 1 hour each, ugh) kept failing. Even after wiping the Cache and resetting I could not flash with Odin. Tried placing the image on the SD and installing in Recovery and still no luck. Then I turned to the ONLY source for self support of Android and found ShinySide with the stuff I needed. Downloaded with the Mega link which took 20+ min instead of an hour and it flashed straight away and my Tab 4 is back to being a Tab 4 instead of a Nook. Just wanted to give props to ShinySide for his efforts on behalf of the community and his patience to put up with noobs even when they do/say silly stuff!
Thank you so much!!
Ive been trying to download this file from all these crappy sites and they keep timing out thank you so much.
Thanks for the great info.
Will this restore stock recovery as well as remove root?
I need to return my device and thus need it fully stock
Thanks
fidorulz said:
Thanks for the great info.
Will this restore stock recovery as well as remove root?
I need to return my device and thus need it fully stock
Thanks
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Yes
What's the difference between the two images ND9 & NE2?
Pikeking83 said:
What's the difference between the two images ND9 & NE2?
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Actually they're both out of date (2014), take one of these instead (2015):
--SM-T230NU UEU0AOD1 XAR Region (USA)
--SM-T230NU UEU0AOD1 XAC Region (Canada)
--Nook Edition SM-T230NU OVU0AOG1 BNN Region (Nook Edition)
@ShinySide feel free to add these to the OP if you want
tried rooting and somone got stuck at loading screen with device name and powered by android screen....stuck there and got odin to load and apparently flash the stock but im still stuck...
thank you
HI so i tried installing twrp recovery for my SM-t230NU And it got stuck in bootloop after trying to load custom recovery. Not a single Tar file md5 file worked until i got this rom and USED odin to install it. Odin just kept crashing on me till I got here and used the md5 file provided. It pushed the files while in download mode and rebooted and even still had all my apps and email going.
Again thank you so much and please reply if you have the same device and need help. I thought i bricked my Christmas present.
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terrorine said:
tried rooting and somone got stuck at loading screen with device name and powered by android screen....stuck there and got odin to load and apparently flash the stock but im still stuck...
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Any luck i finally got my unbricked after 16 hours of searching.

Retrieving photos when locked out of a Galaxy S6!

I am helping a person try and retrieve photos from a Samsung Galaxy S6 that is stock at the lock screen. The finger print scan is not working and they do not know there back up password. I researched two ways to get around this.
1. Entering in the google account user name and password
2. Signing into Find My Mobile with the samsung account information and unlocking the phone
If both of these options fail due to the owner not remembering there above credentials is there any other way to retrieve photos. How about putting the phone in dfu mode and using a program on a computer to copy photos from the internal storage. Is something like this possible? Appreciate any help on this issue.
Maybe flash a stock ROM with Odin?
That way all the data stays in tact and it may remove lock screen.
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Premium HD app
Thanks for the quick response. The lady is paranoid about losing her photos! Therefore flashing with Odin Stock Rom will not remove any data from the phone. Do you have instructions or a link on how to do this.
I also am able to sign into her google account through the web browser, but when I use those credentials to try and unlock the Galaxy S6 it says that the user name or email is wrong. Thanks
Obagleyfreer said:
Maybe flash a stock ROM with Odin?
That way all the data stays in tact and it may remove lock screen.
Sent from my SM-G920I using XDA Premium HD app
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Sounds like she could be learning a hard lesson. Backup passwords, knowing what accounts you used to setup, photo backups all exist for a reason.
krelvinaz said:
Sounds like she could be learning a hard lesson. Backup passwords, knowing what accounts you used to setup, photo backups all exist for a reason.
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I totally agree with your assessment! I don't understand how I can log into her Gmail account via the web and then when I enter the same information at the Galaxy S6 Unlock via Google it does not work. Could this have something to do with not being connected to the internet. It is saying that 4G LTE is connected. Doesn't seem to be a way to connect it to WiFi without unlocking home screen.
If this was my phone I would have no trouble trying to flash the Odin stock Rom, but do not want to lose her info incase someone else can retrieve it. Does flashing the Odin stock ROM wipe everything on the phone or does it retain photos and other information. Thanks
I'm in this same situation. Is there anyway to retrieve the pictures? Flashing with Odin does not wipe the phone?
Wasn't life easier when we had removable sd cards...?
Flashing the system partition does not touch the data partition.
Do you know how she managed to break the fingerprint reader, by the way?
My G920F stuck on bootloop because of fail on rooting and I was afraid of losing all my photos. First I flashed TWRP with Odin, booted to recovery mode and pulled photos and videos out with adb. Then I flashed stock firmware with Odin and made a factory reset (not mandatory). Everything is working fine now.
dsimpe said:
My G920F stuck on bootloop because of fail on rooting and I was afraid of losing all my photos. First I flashed TWRP with Odin, booted to recovery mode and pulled photos and videos out with adb. Then I flashed stock firmware with Odin and made a factory reset (not mandatory). Everything is working fine now.
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I suppose doing this you had USB debugging ENABLED before the boot-fail? Or does it turn on USB debug when flashing TWRP?
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WahFai said:
Wasn't life easier when we had removable sd cards...?
Flashing the system partition does not touch the data partition.
Do you know how she managed to break the fingerprint reader, by the way?
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Agree WahFai, much simpeler with SD-card! So you think flashing system partition will do the trick. I'll go read up on that, how to flash the system partition. In my case, afaik, the fingerprint reader did not break. The system failed accepting the unlock code from one day to another and she does not remember the backup code for the reader. Thanks for your reply!
All she wants are the pictures on the phone. She recently got a baby, all the pictures of the delivery are on the phone, so you sense the urgency to not loose the pictures. She'll still feel the effects 18 years from now.
By the way: does flashing the stock rom with odin void the warranty? Because the phone is still on warranty...
Flashing a stock rom via odin will not trip knox but flashing a custom recovery will.
Thanks for clearing that out for me.
WahFai said:
Flashing a stock rom via odin will not trip knox but flashing a custom recovery will.
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EDIT:
So I'm downloading the stock firmware right now. Still a question: I'm not sure which firmware is on the phone right now. Is it a problem if I flash a newer, say the newest available, stock firmware on the phone?
Go on samsung kies and back up the phone and the photos come up
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
madchainsawer said:
Go on samsung kies and back up the phone and the photos come up
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
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The phone is locked out, it does not show up on Kies. Actually it does show, but says its locked.
Ok, I now flashed the stock ROM again. It still comes back on the locked screen. HELP!!
bronxboy1 said:
Ok, I now flashed the stock ROM again. It still comes back on the locked screen. HELP!!
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At this point, it sounds like flashing a custom recovery (TWRP) is your only option.
dsimpe said:
My G920F stuck on bootloop because of fail on rooting and I was afraid of losing all my photos. First I flashed TWRP with Odin, booted to recovery mode and pulled photos and videos out with adb. Then I flashed stock firmware with Odin and made a factory reset (not mandatory). Everything is working fine now.
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Hey dsimpe, I am willing to try this option, since I cannot acces de mediafiles after flashing the stock ROM. Can you confirm this will trip Knox? And I installed ADB Studio. I cannot find a simple explanation on how to pull de media with adb. Can you help me please?
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Sevael said:
At this point, it sounds like flashing a custom recovery (TWRP) is your only option.
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I just saw your post Sevael. I recon this is my only option now. I need to figure this out to pull the media, after that I can do a factory reset or whatever, but I never used ADB before. Thanks for your reply.
bronxboy1 said:
Hey dsimpe, I am willing to try this option, since I cannot acces de mediafiles after flashing the stock ROM. Can you confirm this will trip Knox? And I installed ADB Studio. I cannot find a simple explanation on how to pull de media with adb. Can you help me please?
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Check droidviews article of "How to Push and Pull Files on Android using the ADB commands".
I'm pretty sure that knox will be tripped.
Also go to my profile and check thread that I've started. I explain there how I did it.
If you've any problems post here or pm me.
I now found the instructions on how to pull files with ADB. I connected the phone to my pc and checked if the device was recognized. This was not the case. Does this mean, that the USB debugging was not enabled?
Edit: Thanks dsimpe. Saw the post too late again. Note to self: need to refresh page before making a reply... I'll go check out your posts. Thanks again.
bronxboy1 said:
I now found the instructions on how to pull files with ADB. I connected the phone to my pc and checked if the device was recognized. This was not the case. Does this mean, that the USB debugging was not enabled?
Edit: Thanks dsimpe. Saw the post too late again. Note to self: need to refresh page before making a reply... I'll go check out your posts. Thanks again.
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My device wasn't recognized either before I flashed TWRP with Odin and I booted to recovery mode.
Ok, tnx dsimpe. I guess USB debugging must have been turned on before also on the phone? And can you confirm knox will be tripped?
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Galaxy S6: Flash 6.0.1 [QUESTION]

Dear people of the internet,
I am proud to represent the few countries that remain untouched regarding the OTA update on the SM-G920F.
I'm wondering since I've not gotten the update, if I could flash it and it would be like a normal Over The Air update process?
I do not want to trip the Knox counter since I'd like to sell the phone in the future or just be covered by my warranty.
So. TLR, Can I get the 6.0.1 update like OTA but flashing it? Will it void my warranty? Will it trip knox counter? Will it automatically
become rooted(something I don't want)?
I've heard some people getting fail in Odin(hidden.img), how can I prevent that if I do flash it?
Thanks in advance
TLDR: yes, no, no, no
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Falster said:
TLDR: yes, no, no, no
Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk
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So it's basically safe to do? And it works just like an OTA update?
leontin2012 said:
So it's basically safe to do? And it works just like an OTA update?
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usually flashing a stock rom via odin does not trip your knox, except if then you flash a custom rom and then install superSU.. btw YES, if you flash MM via odin will work as an "OTA"
I tried to flash stock to my s6 and it failed and the knox counter went up so voided the warranty it's a brand new phone not happy wanted three stock on the phone now it's not covered not amused tbh can't even root the phone tried pingpong root failed android l knew what I was trying to do . So yes even if u flash with odin the counter will go up I wouldn't risk it tbh
neo84942011 said:
I tried to flash stock to my s6 and it failed and the knox counter went up so voided the warranty it's a brand new phone not happy wanted three stock on the phone now it's not covered not amused tbh can't even root the phone tried pingpong root failed android l knew what I was trying to do . So yes even if u flash with odin the counter will go up I wouldn't risk it tbh
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Thank you, I won't flash because of you.
Personally it's up to you but flashing a stock rom won't trip Knox. I flashed a stock FW to remove bloat and everything was absolutely fine.
I'll be flashing a stock 6.0.1 as soon as I can actually find one on here.
Devlinukr said:
Personally it's up to you but flashing a stock rom won't trip Knox. I flashed a stock FW to remove bloat and everything was absolutely fine.
I'll be flashing a stock 6.0.1 as soon as I can actually find one on here.
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Here's the 6.0.1 firmware for G920F: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920F
Flash it if you wan't and would you please provide me with necessary information regarding the
process?
Thanks!
I'm downloading the French version which is unbranded but it's going to take a while as it's from Sammobile.
Devlinukr said:
I'm downloading the French version which is unbranded but it's going to take a while as it's from Sammobile.
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Use this tool [TOOL] SamFirm - Samsung firmware downloader & checker it takes only a few minutes to download a firmware.
Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
Oh sorry nvm. Didn't saw the other comments. I hate the new design of xda. I can't see the comments in a post -_-
So so tempted....waiting for 02 uk is painful lol
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
alexpowermetal said:
Use this tool [TOOL] SamFirm - Samsung firmware downloader & checker it takes only a few minutes to download a firmware.
Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
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Cheers for future updates dude but I was doing some chores anyway so I just waited
Just powered up from the update, like the new ui, no visible problems so far :good:
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So to answer the previous question,
1. Download the French XEF rom, extract the rare file to somewhere you can find it.
2. Fire up Odin on your PC.
3. Click on the AP setting and select your extracted file.
4. Put your phone in download mode and connect it to your pc via USB.
5. Wait for your phone to be recognised and press start in Odin.
6. Wait until Odin is completely finished and your phone reboots, this takes a while, don't panic just wait patiently.
7. Disconnect from PC and enjoy.
My phone is the SM-G920F variety, which I had previously debranded from 3 mobile.
I put the language setting to French for the update and switched it back after, no idea if this was important, just read some guy said he did it in another thread. I doubt it's necessary.
Devlinukr said:
Cheers for future updates dude but I was doing some chores anyway so I just waited
Just powered up from the update, like the new ui, no visible problems so far :good:
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So to answer the previous question,
1. Download the French XEF rom, extract the rare file to somewhere you can find it.
2. Fire up Odin on your PC.
3. Click on the AP setting and select your extracted file.
4. Put your phone in download mode and connect it to your pc via USB.
5. Wait for your phone to be recognised and press start in Odin.
6. Wait until Odin is completely finished and your phone reboots, this takes a while, don't panic just wait patiently.
7. Disconnect from PC and enjoy.
My phone is the SM-G920F variety, which I had previously debranded from 3 mobile.
I put the language setting to French for the update and switched it back after, no idea if this was important, just read some guy said he did it in another thread. I doubt it's necessary.
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So you didn't get any problems whatsoever when you flashed through Odin?
Nope.
Phone is fine and dandy.
Devlinukr said:
Nope.
Phone is fine and dandy.
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Did you do a factory reset before updating? Did you backup anything, and if so, how can I do that?
You didn't have to do anything with a pit file?
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G920F met Tapatalk
I already posted every step I took from beginning to end.
There weren't any hidden steps, I didn't factory reset, I didn't flash any other files. I lost no data and I'm still on BTU.
I'm sorry, but, do I need to download the French version?
It's unbranded.
It's makes no difference at all, just change the language back to whatever afterwards. I'm in the UK and it works flawlessly.

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
:/
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
:/
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 )

[11/10] [G950F] [ROM] [8.0] OREO TWRP Dump BETA 2

So, there is a LOT of fuss going on with Oreo Beta.
We all want the latest version of Android and it;s not easy, as Samsung definitely step-ed up their game this year.
We won't have any Odin flashable ZIP combo this year, and it gets really frustrating trying to get into the beta nowadays.
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This is where this thing comes in :
First of all, the version you are on DOES NOT MATTER.
Secondly, you need TWRP in a working state.
Thirdly, BACKUP EFS. I am not responsible if anything goes wrong. This works on my device, but I cannot be responsible if ANYTHING GOES WRONG.
If you cannot mount /data, format your data from TWRP, but backup everything before.
The following steps are to be used using internal data, even if it probably does not matter, let's keep it simple shall we.
These steps will format your INTERNAL STORAGE. BACKUP ALL YOUR PICTURES ETC ETC.
Also Mount points seems to be different in Oreo, so TWRP is not able to mount /data at all.
Once TWRP has formated data, choose reboot, and reboot to recovery.
From there, once TWRP has rebooted, proceed to make a short and simple backup, for boot.img for exemple.
This step ensures you have correct folder structure and all.
Plug your phone to your computer, and browse through it.
Go to TWRP/Backups/somerandomnumbersandletters/
Paste the extracted folder that I provided in the .rar
Go back to main TWRP menu, choose restore
Restore the boot and system from there.
Wait for it to be done, and reboot.
This has DM Verity off, and will boot for sure. The boot literally takes ages. On the first try I almost gave up before I've seen the LED turning off and system starting.
And it also has Knox turned off.
It is a dirty method, but it does work, and with this you can have Oreo as a daily driver.
Oh, and there is no root. I've heard SuperSU works flawlessly, but did not try as I am fine without it.
Enjoy.
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Download Link :
See Bellow for Beta 2
I pushed this to my Google Drive for now, feel free to mirror this around.
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Ok, Beta 2 is here : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1F62EQ4Vdj6yAvL8uGRYOSFLQMrWbVeH9
Please note that if you want a flash-able version, you can find it here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...1-10-flashable-oreo-twrp-dump-beta-2-t3703083
A little bit of change for the installation, sorry about that :
Restore TWRP backup,
Flash https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
I forgot to change the build.prop before making the backup, so this will boot but will reboot randomly.
To fix that, flash https://drive.google.com/open?id=1L0y7PXRaucMbW7Oe5yIAkGeF9t0zrETD
Enjoy
FOR DEVS : Beta 2 Partitions Dump feel free to use this, however please do credit me in your Aroma and XDA threads : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RTzxthFvrV6-yU9yDwkceTGpF5srcTO7
lets roll!!!
so, im a G950F user (europe, exynos) and can proceed with this because it is for my phone model. sorry, its been a while since my last twrp procedure. but im totally fine with it
droidjoca said:
so, im a G950F user (europe, exynos) and can proceed with this because it is for my phone model. sorry, its been a while since my last twrp procedure. but im totally fine with it
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If you have TWRP, and ready to sacrifice a bit of time, and if you have all your data backed up, yes you can proceed with that.
running oreo finally. Just stick to the steps and it will work!
Yup
So I need only TWRP and time back up its not necessary for me nothing important on phone I will try this Oreo tomorrow but it's worth? I now it's beta but we love tested roms
Restored - waiting for system to complete first boot
// Completed - working perfectly fine!
maciejireland said:
So I need only TWRP and time back up its not necessary for me nothing important on phone I will try this Oreo tomorrow but it's worth? I now it's beta but we love tested roms
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It works quite well, but Touchwizz launcher has issues, that's the only software bug I've experienced for now, that can be directly implicated from the beta itself.
Work too secure folder and SkyGo?
GalaxyHD said:
Work too secure folder and SkyGo?
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When you install TWRP knox will be tripped - so no, secure folder will not work.
kamson said:
When you install TWRP knox will be tripped - so no, secure folder will not work.
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This, plus Knox is completely disabled.
kamson said:
When you install TWRP knox will be tripped - so no, secure folder will not work.
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And SkyGo?
kamson said:
Restored - waiting for system to complete first boot
// Completed - working perfectly fine!
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Great, glad to hear, also battery might be wrong, as its using 955F stuff. I wont bother fixing it, as percentage should work correctly, but reported capacity is not correct.
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GalaxyHD said:
Work too secure folder and SkyGo?
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Sky go works, I'm running it on mine
sofir786 said:
Sky go works, I'm running it on mine
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are you on this oreo beta via TWRP?
am confused !!!! your knox is triped and y get update ota work with tripped knox ! someone confirm
GalaxyHD said:
are you on this oreo beta via TWRP?
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No, but sky go will work aslong as you don't have root, well currently there isn't root anyway
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popmpopm said:
am confused !!!! your knox is triped and y get update ota work with tripped knox ! someone confirm
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I got beta with tripped Knox. Having tripped Knox doesn't stop you from getting updates, if you have root that stops you from getting updates
Does this work with G955F?
MariosAdamidis said:
Does this work with G955F?
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Check the title of the thread.
Do you see G955F?

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