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Hello.
Im trying to get back to 5.1.1 but Odin gives me FAIL everytime.
What should i do?
When during the flash odin give you fail?
Try to flash THIS firmware. It won't fail;
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/63682/G920FXXU3QOLH_G920FNEE3QOL2_NEE/
It's interesting to me. Has anyone tried?. Thank you.
Hi
May I please ask why you want to go back to 5.1.1 ?
The reason is, i have 5.1.1 and i am thinking of upgrading ,but if the feedback is result then i'd rather stay on Lollipop.
Thanks and sorry for my bad english
Because it was better with me in LP and because MM missing dozens of settings and functions that were present before.
forumber2 said:
Try to flash THIS firmware. It won't fail;
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Does if matter if my model number is different? I live in the US and Verizon is my carrier, will this effect any of that if I flash it onto my phone?
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Does if matter if my model number is different? I live in the US and Verizon is my carrier, will this effect any of that if I flash it onto my phone?
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Yeah, it matters.
What's your phone's model number?
forumber2 said:
Yeah, it matters.
What's your phone's model number?
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SM-G920V
I've tried the firmwares on SamMobile for 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 that are listed under my model number, every time I try to flash it with odin3 it comes up as a fail.
Dreamfall31 said:
SM-G920V
I've tried the firmwares on SamMobile for 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 that are listed under my model number, every time I try to flash it with odin3 it comes up as a fail.
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Verizon prevents downgrade on their bootloader.
You can't downgrade it, like iOS devices.
forumber2 said:
Verizon prevents downgrade on their bootloader.
You can't downgrade it, like iOS devices.
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Ah that sucks...I dislike Verizon quite a bit.
LamBor68
I need to downgrade g920f XXV from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1, i try flash odin, but it is fail. help me! all everyone
faurionutz said:
Downgrade isn't possible anymore, even if you could it will brick your phone
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thank you
faurionutz said:
Downgrade isn't possible anymore, even if you could it will brick your phone
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Shut up. It is possible. I do it all the time. Just download the last 5.1.1 firmware below the 6.0.1 from sammobile and you are good to go.
faurionutz said:
If you don't read news then you will brick soon some phones
Trimis de pe al meu SM-G920F folosind Tapatalk
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But it doesn't happen to me!
you can bypass or disable the security policies and then do the downgrade?
Thank you
Can anyone help me downgrade g920i 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 without flashing stock or without losing my data.?
AmazingAura01 said:
But it doesn't happen to me!
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That pretty much depends on the version of the phone, for example Vodafone phones have a custom bootloader, so it can't be easily modified, and even if you successfully flashed another bootloader, most probably you'd trip knox, in the best case, or brick the phone... Bootloaders are always very tricky...
I'm not sure of the model number in that case, I think it's G920F/25F (S6/S6 Edge).
In my case I have a G925i, and would love to know if it can be downgraded from Android 6... I don't have the latest patch yet, I didn't want to install it because I want to eventually root this phone without tripping the blessed knox thing.... I recall that PingPongRoot can root the phone without tripping knox, but I'm not sure of the android version that it works with.
Sprokyshark said:
Can anyone help me downgrade g920i 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 without flashing stock or without losing my data.?
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There shouldn't be, not as far as the User Data is, as long as you don't wipe the /data/media partition, which shouldn't be the case when you flash stock FW. What is lost however, is the applications, those are lost along with their internal data, like SMS, Contacts (if stored on the phone), MMS, Whatsapp chats (recent ones at least if you didn't backup the latest chats), email app (if you use the stock one), saved games (if local), etc.
so what is the solution?
Yeah man I figured it out. I'm back on 5.1.1 now when I was on my s3 flashing stock would erase the whole internal storage. And coz s6 doesn't have an SD card I thot my internal would be wiped
This has already discussed in other posts here BUT I continue to see A LOT of people waiting for Nougat OTA like Santa Claus should bring to them... (or, even worse, trying to push it in their phones... )
So, I make this post just to give more visibility to all...
I'll try to write it clear...
Don't update your Z to Nougat by OTA!
Is it clear enough? :laugh:
Now some explainations...
Over the the common generic motivations (difficulties when not in full stock conditions, risk to brick it during process, OTAs that are the Evil... ), there is a strong one in this case: Nougat OTA for Moto Z (silently...) upgrades your bootloader too, from v. 90.xx to v. 91.xx...
This isn't really needed (Nougat runs flawlessly on v.90.xx too... ) BUT it introduces some tighter rules on what you can and what you can't anymore boot on it, limiting hacking and upgrading (to developed third part ROMs...) possibilities...
One of this rules is that with v. 91.xx bootloader you can't anymore boot to MM ROM!
Considering that as of today it seems that bootloader can't be donwgraded (some have soft/hard bricked their Z trying to downgrade it...), Nougat upgrade by OTA is a one way process.
If you consider that stock Nougat seems to have some bugs and issues (and, as of today, no Xposed available...!) and that some (all?) third part Nougat ROMs requires "MM" (v. 90.xx) bootloader to work, it seems not to be a great idea leave that Motorola upgrades silently your bootloader...
So?
So, at present, the best method (IMHO...) to upgrade to Nougat is that one which is described in OP of this thread: you will have a full stock Nougat BUT with older bootloader and the possibility to easily return to MM or to whatever ROM you want...
I already did nougat via ota for my moto z droid... Does this affect anything? Also how do i flash a factory nougat on my moto z droid if i want to stsrt fresh?
xterminater07 said:
I already did nougat via ota for my moto z droid... Does this affect anything? Also how do i flash a factory nougat on my moto z droid if i want to stsrt fresh?
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Considering we on the Moto Z droid don't have an unlockable bootloader and/or ability to root I don't see it effecting you negatively, other than an exploit that may be discovered for marshmallow that would allow for root. We are at the mercy of a kind developer taking on the task. I really miss my hotspot without a fee... But I can go back to my Moto X if it is necessary.
xterminater07 said:
I already did nougat via ota for my moto z droid... Does this affect anything? Also how do i flash a factory nougat on my moto z droid if i want to stsrt fresh?
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I agree with dap... proposed solution can't be used since of unlocked bootloader, BUT if I had a Droid I would have remained sticky to first SW release as long as possible because of the higher probabilities of a flaw to hack and root it...
With Nougat and newer (even more "locked"...) bootloader it will be harder...
those are a lot of steps... is there a way to just hide the nag/update screen that pops up? it keeps wanting to update or ask for a time to update or reminds me to update etc
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So, at present, the best method (IMHO...) to upgrade to Nougat is that one which is described in OP of this thread: you will have a full stock Nougat BUT with older bootloader and the possibility to easily return to MM or to whatever ROM you want...
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Does the method you linked to even work with the VZW variant? It looks like it used to, but the Verizon stuff is all marked through and I'm not clear on the process.
hmmmfff... I have updated mine using OTA.. now I want to back to MM... but no way to do that...
aatjitra said:
hmmmfff... I have updated mine using OTA.. now I want to back to MM... but no way to do that...
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Hello did you try to get down to MM? Thank you
regards
iron maiden said:
Hello did you try to get down to MM? Thank you
regards
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No. I didn't.
I read in other thread that bootloader v91 won't work with MM.
Moto Z ( UAE ) no OTA yet
HI,
can anyone suggest which android 7 update is to be used for UAE users and how to install manually ?
How can i disable the OTA Update app opening all the god damn time? I mean seriously, every time i lock the screen and turn it back on, it annoys me by saying i need to update to Android 7, I DON'T ****ING WANT TO! Can someone PLEASE tell me how to disable this?
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How can i disable the OTA Update app opening all the god damn time? I mean seriously, every time i lock the screen and turn it back on, it annoys me by saying i need to update to Android 7, I DON'T ****ING WANT TO! Can someone PLEASE tell me how to disable this?
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You can't. The only thing you *can* do is tap the "Later" and then "Done" buttons. That will defer it for another 24 hours since it automatically fills in the phone's current time for the next check.
It's annoying, but it's only once a day.
EDIT: I thought you were referring to the VZW variant. If you're not and your phone is rooted, you might be able to disable or remove "Motorola Update Services". To do so, go to Settings > Apps > select "Show system" from menu (3 dots at top right) > scroll down and tap "Motorola Update Services"
I can't disable it on my VZW unit, but you might be able to. Or maybe you can remove the app via root (though I have no idea if that will cause further problems).
I too can confirm thr disabling motoservice in settings method. But you have to do it everytime you reboot your phone, it does t hurt me doing that.
I found a simple fix, get Titanium Backup and freeze that crap app, done.
yanniclord said:
I found a simple fix, get Titanium Backup and freeze that crap app, done.
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There is another way for users with root eventually...
saif_khans said:
HI,
can anyone suggest which android 7 update is to be used for UAE users and how to install manually ?
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Simply use the method linked in OP. It uses retmx sw.
True, I updated via Ota and now I can not install custom roms, will in the future have a solution to this problem? Because we all know that by unlocking the bootloader we lose the warranty, but we do this because we want to have options to install on our devices.
Could any dev have managed to fix this in the future roms?
sam564 said:
True, I updated via Ota and now I can not install custom roms, will in the future have a solution to this problem? Because we all know that by unlocking the bootloader we lose the warranty, but we do this because we want to have options to install on our devices.
Could any dev have managed to fix this in the future roms?
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Which variant do you have? @erfanoabdi suggested in another thread that they might have root figured out for the VZW variant in the next couple of days. No idea if what they're working on will be applicable to the Nougat.
rczrider said:
Which variant do you have? @erfanoabdi suggested in another thread that they might have root figured out for the VZW variant in the next couple of days. No idea if what they're working on will be applicable to the Nougat.
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Variants doesn't matter all moto z is using same kernel source (I have Chinese moto z)
Let me explain, I'm trying to port farm-root for moto z
Here's the source : https://github.com/freddierice/farm-root
If anyone knows how to deal with ndk and other Stuffs, can install TWRP with this version of farm-root
But I'm trying to make it easier and here's big barrier called SELinux
rczrider said:
Which variant do you have? @erfanoabdi suggested in another thread that they might have root figured out for the VZW variant in the next couple of days. No idea if what they're working on will be applicable to the Nougat.
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Hope it happens. The phone (accidentally?) Downloaded the update and is now asking to install. I'm afraid one day it'll just automatically update on it's own.. I can't seem to find where the system update got downloaded to, otherwise I'd delete it
I'm rooted L14 on android 7.0
No.
takichiman said:
No.
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So, it'd be full stock? Like how it came from factory right?
takichiman said:
No.
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What would be the best way to update it to nougat?
You can use Firmware Finder to update to Nougat. B131 to B360/380 without any problem.
J V A said:
What would be the best way to update it to nougat?
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Yes, it will get back to stock and it will even have a locked bootloader if you had unlocked it.
To update to Nougat, you should have the official OTA update (B360).
If you are already on any nougat
Do not waste time to roll back to MM
Just use the manual method to download the latest nougat B381
And put it on your microSD card and do the update as described
Maybe to read this one will help you just to update the easy way
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/help/firmware-b386-frd-l09-t3600156/page5
I know there are a lot of threads. I read it's impossible. But another says possible using pda file with pit info, but i can't file proper file for g920i.
Are there any workaround to dowgrade?
I googled everything, but no luck. Stuck on MM.
Mm battery is bad for me.
Can we install custom rom LP while on MM bootloader using twrp? I know that only the bootloader part cannot be downgraded. Have someone created a hacked bootloader or somehow?
Or maybe prefer upgrade to nougat? I'm afraid because i will not be able to get back to MM after that.
duke_dreadmoore said:
I know there are a lot of threads. I read it's impossible. But another says possible using pda file with pit info, but i can't file proper file for g920i.
Are there any workaround to dowgrade?
I googled everything, but no luck. Stuck on MM.
Mm battery is bad for me.
Can we install custom rom LP while on MM bootloader using twrp? I know that only the bootloader part cannot be downgraded. Have someone created a hacked bootloader or somehow?
Or maybe prefer upgrade to nougat? I'm afraid because i will not be able to get back to MM after that.
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There is only one way and that's with an engineering bootloader but this breaks fingerprint other than that it's not possible to downgrade to lollipop even with custom Rom this is down to being on newer marshmallow bootloader.
sofir786 said:
There is only one way and that's with an engineering bootloader but this breaks fingerprint other than that it's not possible to downgrade to lollipop even with custom Rom this is down to being on newer marshmallow bootloader.
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Thanks. Anybody did this already? I'm not using fingerprint so i'm fine.
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Thanks. Anybody did this already? I'm not using fingerprint so i'm fine.
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There is a guide in the general section I think, you might need to search for it. From what I saw last in it, some users got it working but others not so can't really comment on the success rate and plus it's nothing something I've done myself.
Hi guys, I bought a Vodafone-branded unlocked S7 here in Ireland.
Never used it with Vodafone and I've never received any updates for it.
OTA, Smart switch and Updato they all say my device is up to date but I can see there are more recent firmwares for my CSC.
Here are my details:
PDA: G930FXXU1DQEI
CSC Version: G930FVFG1DQE3
BASEBAND Version: G930FXXU1BPJJ
CSC Code: VDI
Am I missing something or is it possible that under VDI there are more update channels and my phone is not supposed to receive the other updates?
It's working fine and everything, I'm only concerned about security patches to be honest.
Hope you can give me a hint.
Cheers guys.
Boot into download mode and double check it is definitely the G930F
If it is, then just flash the latest firmware with ODIN 3.12.3 or newer
*Detection* said:
Boot into download mode and double check it is definitely the G930F
If it is, then just flash the latest firmware with ODIN 3.12.3 or newer
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It is definitely G930F. Would I be safe using HOME_CSC in order not to lose any data?
Also would you have any idea on why this is happening?
Thanks!
alediaferia said:
It is definitely G930F. Would I be safe using HOME_CSC in order not to lose any data?
Also would you have any idea on why this is happening?
Thanks!
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If the device is showing as "Custom" system status it won't OTA
Otherwise no idea, and yes just use HOME_CSC, it'll update it as if you got an OTA
*Detection* said:
If the device is showing as "Custom" system status it won't OTA
Otherwise no idea, and yes just use HOME_CSC, it'll update it as if you got an OTA
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Thanks for your help. I guess I'll end up flashing the firmware manually. System status is showing as original BTW.
Any chance I might have screwed up accidentally denying an update once and losing the "updateability" of my device forever? Although it's weird Updato is detecting my device as up-to-date too. This story is really weird to me.
Thanks again anyway!
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Thanks for your help. I guess I'll end up flashing the firmware manually. System status is showing as original BTW.
Any chance I might have screwed up accidentally denying an update once and losing the "updateability" of my device forever? Although it's weird Updato is detecting my device as up-to-date too. This story is really weird to me.
Thanks again anyway!
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Actually it's usually the other way around, people trying to deny the updates and asking for help to permanently disable them, so it's unlikely you broke it
Possibly just a bug of some sort, or the firmware you think you are on is not the actual firmware?
What security patch does it state in settings > about > software info > scroll to bottom
The updato app is getting extremely bad reviews lately so I wouldn't trust that anyway
A lot of people update manually, this isn't the first case I've seen with your problem either so I wouldn't worry too much, just flash it yourself
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Actually it's usually the other way around, people trying to deny the updates and asking for help to permanently disable them, so it's unlikely you broke it
Possibly just a bug of some sort, or the firmware you think you are on is not the actual firmware?
What security patch does it state in settings > about > software info > scroll to bottom
The updato app is getting extremely bad reviews lately so I wouldn't trust that anyway
A lot of people update manually, this isn't the first case I've seen with your problem either so I wouldn't worry too much, just flash it yourself
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Security patch level is May 2017.
The firmware the phone says I'm on in the software update section reconciles with what Phone INFO detects which is the firmware released for VDI the 2017-06-11 on sammobile.
alediaferia said:
Security patch level is May 2017.
The firmware the phone says I'm on in the software update section reconciles with what Phone INFO detects which is the firmware released for VDI the 2017-06-11 on sammobile.
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Yea definitely a strange one, should be seeing an update
Could be anything though, some change within the OS that's not reporting something to the update servers correctly
The flash should fix it, if not, backup and factory reset for the next OTA, or just keep flashing manually
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Yea definitely a strange one, should be seeing an update
Could be anything though, some change within the OS that's not reporting something to the update servers correctly
The flash should fix it, if not, backup and factory reset for the next OTA, or just keep flashing manually
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Sorry for going back to this. I just want to clarify another doubt I have. My phone is Vodafone-branded but I've always used it with another carrier. Is this affecting my ability to receive either OTA or updates at all using smart switch ?
Thanks!
alediaferia said:
Sorry for going back to this. I just want to clarify another doubt I have. My phone is Vodafone-branded but I've always used it with another carrier. Is this affecting my ability to receive either OTA or updates at all using smart switch ?
Thanks!
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You can test this by borrowing a Vodafone sim.
Or better just backup and flash an unlocked stock Rom to your device.
Aashish.007 said:
You can test this by borrowing a Vodafone sim.
Or better just backup and flash an unlocked stock Rom to your device.
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Hi, I'm finding it hard to get someone with a Vodafone sim. Anyway, do I risk anything flashing an unbranded firmware? Knox tripping, custom status showing up or other not-so-nice things ?
alediaferia said:
Hi, I'm finding it hard to get someone with a Vodafone sim. Anyway, do I risk anything flashing an unbranded firmware? Knox tripping, custom status showing up or other not-so-nice things ?
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I guess if the boot loader is unlocked then you're good to go.
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alediaferia said:
Hi, I'm finding it hard to get someone with a Vodafone sim. Anyway, do I risk anything flashing an unbranded firmware? Knox tripping, custom status showing up or other not-so-nice things ?
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And Stock firmware won't trip Knox.
For the sake of completeness, I have explained my solution in here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/wrong-modem-cp-version-t3743284
Thanks everyone for your help