I've never flashed a cellphone and I don't even know if I can flash this one. I bought the phone through and when I was still with Sprint. I was told flashing it might be tricky if not impossible since I bought it through a carrier and was also told to come here and ask. So that's what I am doing. Thanks for any help!
Even you haven't said what you want to flash and why (mean what you want to achieve with flashing)
SyntheticVirusZ said:
I've never flashed a cellphone and I don't even know if I can flash this one. I bought the phone through and when I was still with Sprint. I was told flashing it might be tricky if not impossible since I bought it through a carrier and was also told to come here and ask. So that's what I am doing. Thanks for any help!
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As above, what do you want to achieve by flashing it, and what do you want to flash to it?
dr.ketan said:
Even you haven't said what you want to flash and why (mean what you want to achieve with flashing)
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As above, what do you want to achieve by flashing it, and what do you want to flash to it?
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I'm sorry. It was a little late at night and I was trying to put the child down for sleep and was in a hurry. But I'm looking to just flash a stock ROM to get the vendors (Sprint) pre-installed apps off the phone. So I'm not looking to do anything to fancy.
Try flashing non vendor specific rom. But before that simply keep copy of rom which is installed currently, so in case something went wrong, you can restore it.
You can download stock firmware with friza or Sam firmware tool (little search over xda you can find it)
Okay, so I used Frija to get the file and now I'm using Odin to flash it. I have the BL, Ap, Cp, CSC, and USERDATA files. Only issue I have is I have two CSC files and I'm not sure which one to use? One is called HOME_CSC_OMC_OYN_N986UOYN1DUB5_CL20936746_QB38027387_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and the other is CSC_OMC_OYN_N986UOYN1DUB5_CL20936746_QB38027387_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5. I want to say it's the second one I mentioned but I want to make sure.
Home_CSC* won't delete your data while CSC_* will do.
dr.ketan said:
Home_CSC* won't delete your data while CSC_* will do.
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What data is the Home file saving? Also what's the USERDATA file?
All other data that you have addled other than factory set.
Some apps install as non system, that known as userdata
Okay, Odin said it passed and my phone restarted to a Android Recovery section giving me a ton of options and now I'm nervous... The options are.
Reboot system now
Reboot to bootloader
Apply update from ADB
Apply update from SD card
Wipe data/factory rest
Wipe cache partition
Mount /system
View recovery logs
Run graphics test
Run locale test
Power off
Repair apps
Do I just want to reboot it?
Okay so I restarted it and the phone works, but everything is still the same. If I do a factory restore will that remove Sprint's apps? Or should I redo the process without adding the CSC and USERDATA files?
Sorry for bumping this but does anybody know the answer to my question?
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Sorry for bumping this but does anybody know the answer to my question?
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From what I remember once you flash an unlocked firmware (ie. Not carrier branded) you need to factory reset to remove the carrier stuff from the old firmware
But don't quote me on it, just what I remember reading from others threads, I've not had to try it myself
*Detection* said:
From what I remember once you flash an unlocked firmware (ie. Not carrier branded) you need to factory reset to remove the carrier stuff from the old firmware
But don't quote me on it, just what I remember reading from others threads, I've not had to try it myself
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Sounds good. I'll try it when I get home later and am more prepared and report back. Thanks for the help so far everyone!
SyntheticVirusZ said:
Sounds good. I'll try it when I get home later and am more prepared and report back. Thanks for the help so far everyone!
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You can kill 2 birds by using CSC instead of HOME_CSC when you flash the firmware, that initiates a factory reset after the flash (ie. Clean install)
*Detection* said:
You can kill 2 birds by using CSC instead of HOME_CSC when you flash the firmware, that initiates a factory reset after the flash (ie. Clean install)
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Actually I might just do that then tonight.
Unfortunately, it didn't work... Not sure if I did something wrong but Sprint's app's are still on there.
SyntheticVirusZ said:
Unfortunately, it didn't work... Not sure if I did something wrong but Sprint's app's are still on there.
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Which ROM you have downloaded?
If you are flashing same sprint then it will always remain there. Make sure you are flashing unbranded firmware.
dr.ketan said:
Which ROM you have downloaded?
If you are flashing same sprint then it will always remain there. Make sure you are flashing unbranded firmware.
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I'm using the one I got through following the instructions using Frija.
What information you have added to friza whie searching ROM? specially CSC
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My Note Edge N915F volume down stopped working
i wanted to know if it's software so i went to safe mode, but nothing brought it out of safe mode.
so i flashed the latest Firmware but i realized the (( Nand Erase all )) option was on, ( laptop is touch screen )
now the phone is in boot loop. i reflashed the firmware but nothing.
i can't go to Recovery mode because volume doesn't work but i can only go to download mode with on OTG device i bought before.
is there anything i can do to fix it?
anyone can help? i have a dead expensive phone on my hand now.
omid_freesky said:
anyone can help? i have a dead expensive phone on my hand now.
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try to flash custom recovery, if any available there... wipe data and cache, then you need to install stock rom. so download stock rom for your country first.
Maybe it helps.
omid_freesky said:
anyone can help? i have a dead expensive phone on my hand now.
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You may need to take back to Samsung...
No-one wants to give advice that can get you deeper into trouble than you already are...
Let this be a lesson, before you hit "start" make sure nothing but reset and f-reset time is ticked... All else can cause serious problems... Hopefully won't be an expensive lesson...
opethianskies said:
try to flash custom recovery, if any available there... wipe data and cache, then you need to install stock rom. so download stock rom for your country first.
Maybe it helps.
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here is the problem, i can't go to recovery because volume down didn't work, and this is why i end up flashing firmware.
i want to know if there is another way to go to recovery .
ultramag69 said:
You may need to take back to Samsung...
No-one wants to give advice that can get you deeper into trouble than you already are...
Let this be a lesson, before you hit "start" make sure nothing but reset and f-reset time is ticked... All else can cause serious problems... Hopefully won't be an expensive lesson...
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i can take any advice at this point. i can't take it to samsung because i might be the only one who owns this phone here. the local service said they can do nothing.
i've flashed a million times and this is the first time this happened to me. and Yes it is an expensive lesson, $1,200 expensive
omid_freesky said:
here is the problem, i can't go to recovery because volume down didn't work, and this is why i end up flashing firmware.
i want to know if there is another way to go to recovery .
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you don't have to go into the recovery, you need to go download mode and flash custom recovery there...
feel sorry for you, custom roms or the roms that are not verified by samsung, are risky as hell. I flashed my Note II million times, but now i'm not interfering with my Note Edge.
may be you had better bring your phone to an authorized service. this doesn't seem to be a software problem.
opethianskies said:
you don't have to go into the recovery, you need to go download mode and flash custom recovery there...
feel sorry for you, custom roms or the roms that are not verified by samsung, are risky as hell. I flashed my Note II million times, but now i'm not interfering with my Note Edge.
may be you had better bring your phone to an authorized service. this doesn't seem to be a software problem.
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i flashed the custom recovery, nothing changed.
unfortunately we don't have authorized service here.
omid_freesky said:
i flashed the custom recovery, nothing changed.
unfortunately we don't have authorized service here.
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Have you tried to flash stock rom for your country. Go sammobile and find your stock rom for your country, at least you can open your phone again.
opethianskies said:
Have you tried to flash stock rom for your country. Go sammobile and find your stock rom for your country, at least you can open your phone again.
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it is the first thing i did, i flashed stock Firmware when the Nand Erase all was accidentally on, and i flashed it again (without Nand) but it didn't fix.
Possibly your phone has gone into bootloop. Release the battery for one minute. Then plug the battery again, Try to flash Rom with an higher Odin version...
However I found a solution in XDA
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Originally Posted by samersh72 View Post
before flashing param.tar. go into recovery, if it is possible, wipe data and cache, then flash with odin the stock firmware in pda with the pit file in pit window. just check auto reboot, f.reset and re-partition. when it say "pass" remove battery, re-insert it, go to recovery, wipe data and cache reboot.
if it didnt work, unzip attached file and flash "param_I9505.tar" in pda. (without pit file)(dont tick re-partition)
im afraid that ticking "nand erase all" in odin, usually lead to a hard brick!
Duuude! It worked!!!!
Even without flashing param partition. Just the first step:
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go into recovery (I flashed CWM with Odin), if it is possible, wipe data and cache, then flash with odin the stock firmware in pda with the pit file in pit window. just check auto reboot, f.reset and re-partition. (then it went into bootloop as usual and after a moment Odin said "pass") when it say "pass" remove battery, re-insert it, go to recovery (the recovery at that moment returned to stock), wipe data and cache reboot.
And ta-daaa! It works now. Ahhh! that was close! )))
You should write this instruction for [email protected] like me.
You can't imagine how I'm grateful to you!
opethianskies said:
if it didnt work, unzip attached file and flash "param_I9505.tar" in pda. (without pit file)(dont tick re-partition)
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The param_I9505.tar this refers to is for the Note 4(international). Are you REALLY sure this won't cause more problems? It's hard enough to fix something when you don't know what's wrong but adding another ingredient into the mix can REALLY make the brown stuff hit the whirlygig...
Also, Op shouldn't have flashed custom recovery, you need to send back to Samsung... Its possible you may have triggered the Knox warranty void. You may have to pay $$$ now to get it fixed....
Fooling around more will make sure you have a $1200 paperweight...
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The param_I9505.tar this refers to is for the Note 4(international). Are you REALLY sure this won't cause more problems? It's hard enough to fix something when you don't know what's wrong but adding another ingredient into the mix can REALLY make the brown stuff hit the whirlygig...
Also, Op shouldn't have flashed custom recovery, you need to send back to Samsung... Its possible you may have triggered the Knox warranty void. You may have to pay $$$ now to get it fixed....
Fooling around more will make sure you have a $1200 paperweight...
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yeah it's solution for note 4 but i assumed that he already knew that... OP must have flashed proper file for his phone... I'M not referring Note 4 here.
This is official Nougat firmware use this to update or just want to update
CP_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
BL_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
AP_VZW_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CSC_VZW_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634763863
JUSMEJOSE said:
This is official Nougat firmware use this to update or just want to update
CP_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
BL_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
AP_VZW_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CSC_VZW_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
Will upload them tonight
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waiting....
Please upload it.waiting..
link is up
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link is up
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thnx man u saved me a lot of headache with that upload :good:
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link is up
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I thought I saw a Google forms link on your signature 2 days ago asking who wants unlock? I filled the form. I hope to get a free unlock for my tmobile s7. It currently $70 on eBay. Been going up since last month. ?
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waiting....
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Will this procedure clear data? Factory reset?
Can someone please confirm if this clears existing data? I thought Odin doesn't work in this case because of the locked bootloaded on Verizon?
ynag said:
Can someone please confirm if this clears existing data? I thought Odin doesn't work in this case because of the locked bootloaded on Verizon?
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Yes, it probably will. If you are that worried about it, backup your data first. Odin will work even with the bootloader locked. Locked bootloader does not prevent you from loading official firmware.
gregcapps said:
Yes, it probably will. If you are that worried about it, backup your data first. Odin will work even with the bootloader locked. Locked bootloader does not prevent you from loading official firmware.
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What app can we use to back up all data like apps sceen layout ect... since we don't have root on Verizon, I know we can't use titanium back up because we don't have root bit is their a similar app to do what that does
[email protected] said:
What app can we use to back up all data like apps sceen layout ect... since we don't have root on Verizon, I know we can't use titanium back up because we don't have root bit is their a similar app to do what that does
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Not sure you'll be able to preserve that. I was referring to user data, not system data.
[email protected] said:
What app can we use to back up all data like apps sceen layout ect... since we don't have root on Verizon, I know we can't use titanium back up because we don't have root bit is their a similar app to do what that does
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Helium or My Backup Pro, but they are limited without root, which means some data can be restored, but not all.
Sent from my SM-N920V using XDA-Developers Legacy app
JUSMEJOSE said:
This is official Nougat firmware use this to update or just want to update
CP_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
BL_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
AP_VZW_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
CSC_VZW_N920VVRU3CQB9_N920VVZW3CQB9_CL10809541_QB12868949_REV00_user_low_ship.tar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634763863
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I extract and I get several files? None of them being .tar files. Does anyone have the 4 files to flash in odin? Am I the only one who didn't get the 4 files mentioned when extracting the Md5? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nobody?
patrickpingpong said:
Nobody?
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You have to go in odin and select PDA and then add the entire md5 file! If you don't want to do it that way, then you have to download a zipping app like 7z or similar and create the .tar yourself.. Which is pointless unless you're planning on flashing 1 file like the boot.img for a reason or other.. The md5 file has all of the files that need to be flashed there's no need to unzip the files. Just flash as is!
If you're downloading from the OP then you need to unzip the file from the .zip because you can only flash .md5 or .tar.
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You have to go in odin and select PDA and then add the entire md5 file! If you don't want to do it that way, then you have to download a zipping app like 7z or similar and create the .tar yourself.. Which is pointless unless you're planning on flashing 1 file like the boot.img for a reason or other.. The md5 file has all of the files that need to be flashed there's no need to unzip the files. Just flash as is!
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Thanks. I have issue of my note saying "searching for signal" with full bars until i make a call. I dont think flashing the full file in Ap reset my modem to stock.
patrickpingpong said:
Thanks. I have issue of my note saying "searching for signal" with full bars until i make a call. I dont think flashing the full file in Ap reset my modem to stock.
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Try flashing a modem only file then which is for that signal.. Also boot into recovery using the 3 button combo and clear your Cache after a flash..
MrMike2182 said:
Try flashing a modem only file then which is for that signal.. Also boot into recovery using the 3 button combo and clear your Cache after a flash..
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I've cleared it after flash and no fix. Does anyone have a modem file I could use. Does it have to be from the same firmware version? Sorry just not really experienced just need to fix this phone it's killing me. I got it off Craigslist don't know the history of it I just know that flashing a fresh stock rom didn't fix the issue.
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I've cleared it after flash and no fix. Does anyone have a modem file I could use. Does it have to be from the same firmware version? Sorry just not really experienced just need to fix this phone it's killing me. I got it off Craigslist don't know the history of it I just know that flashing a fresh stock rom didn't fix the issue.
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Is it an actual Verizon phone? And do you know for sure that it's Verizon? Go into settings then about phone and tell me what model it says. If it says other than SM-N920V then it's not a Verizon one.. You can only flash firmware for a specific carrier.. Also check the APN settings too.. And about the modem no you don't have to use the same exact one from the same firmware version you can try a different one however I don't think that'll fix the problem.. Try checking the APN settings first.. Also if you just dropped a sim card into it without first giving Verizon the IMEI then it's not gonna work! You'll have to give them the IMEI and if the IMEI is bad the phone will never work at least not with Verizon.
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Is it an actual Verizon phone? And do you know for sure that it's Verizon? Go into settings then about phone and tell me what model it says. If it says other than SM-N920V then it's not a Verizon one.. You can only flash firmware for a specific carrier.. Also check the APN settings too.. And about the modem no you don't have to use the same exact one from the same firmware version you can try a different one however I don't think that'll fix the problem.. Try checking the APN settings first.. Also if you just dropped a sim card into it without first giving Verizon the IMEI then it's not gonna work! You'll have to give them the IMEI and if the IMEI is bad the phone will never work at least not with Verizon.
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It is indeed n920v clean imei through verizon prepaid. It gets apn through SIM card which is accurate I have signal T all times and internet/mms work. However when I boot my phone or randomly every so often it will say 'searching for service' throughout the day while still full having signal. During this time I don't receive calls/messages/internet notifications and it is stuck that way until I notice it and dial my voicemail which it then displays "Verizon wireless" and then all notifications come through.
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It is indeed n920v clean imei through verizon prepaid. It gets apn through SIM card which is accurate I have signal T all times and internet/mms work. However when I boot my phone or randomly every so often it will say 'searching for service' throughout the day while still full having signal. During this time I don't receive calls/messages/internet notifications and it is stuck that way until I notice it and dial my voicemail which it then displays "Verizon wireless" and then all notifications come through.
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Maybe try using this downgraded version from my Android File Host and flash it using odin but before flashing take the sim card out and after it's done flashing immediately do a factory reset by holding the power and volume down button and after the screen turns off and then back on select shut down and then boot into recovery and do the factory reset after it's finished put the sim card back in then turn it on and go through all the setup and see if it works.. Let the phone charge some first don't try doing this at 3% battery cause if it shuts down in the middle it can brick the phone. Not likely but it could.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195900074
Does anyone know where I can get just the stock bootloader image to flash via TWRP?
Long story short I F'd up my bootloader and now Odin will not flash a stock BL file do to a version mismatch and to make matters worse I can't find a way to restore to stock baseband so my network isn't working. If someone can share a backup that'd be super
EDIT: Forgot to specify I need it from a TMobile variant (J700T) for firmware APK6 or APK3 (Odin doesn't seem to want to flash the stock BL from my Odin ROMs perhaps because there is a version mismatch in the phone?)
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Does anyone know where I can get just the stock bootloader image to flash via TWRP?
Long story short I F'd up my bootloader and now Odin will not flash a stock BL file do to a version mismatch and to make matters worse I can't find a way to restore to stock baseband so my network isn't working. If someone can share a backup that'd be super
EDIT: Forgot to specify I need it from a TMobile variant (J700T) for firmware APK6 or APK3 (Odin doesn't seem to want to flash the stock BL from my Odin ROMs perhaps because there is a version mismatch in the phone?)
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download latest stock rom at sammy..
Already tried. Looks like I am officially a victim of a partial brick (Odin wont flash BL because it thinks I'm downgrading and I have no Baseband/network) I'll try and see what I can do through TWRP since I can still flash that through Download mode. I made no backups myself but would restoring another TWRP backup solve it perhaps?
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Already tried. Looks like I am officially a victim of a partial brick (Odin wont flash BL because it thinks I'm downgrading and I have no Baseband/network) I'll try and see what I can do through TWRP since I can still flash that through Download mode. I made no backups myself but would restoring another TWRP backup solve it perhaps?
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try flash custom rom after that flash stock rom..
khaisttj92 said:
try flash custom rom after that flash stock rom..
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No dice my dude. However, I did find something else
Turns out when I check the bootloader version it reads J700T1UVU3AQC3. Sure enough there was a baseband update and security update a few days ago and my device must've installed it while I was asleep. This would explain why my baseband is broken AND why Odin doesn't want me to flash the APK6 Bootloader.
So there's good news and bad news. The good news is there is hope but the bad news is I am currently at the mercy of whenever someone decides to upload this firmware on the internet (if anyone does that is)
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No dice my dude. However, I did find something else
Turns out when I check the bootloader version it reads J700T1UVU3AQC3. Sure enough there was a baseband update and security update a few days ago and my device must've installed it while I was asleep. This would explain why my baseband is broken AND why Odin doesn't want me to flash the APK6 Bootloader.
So there's good news and bad news. The good news is there is hope but the bad news is I am currently at the mercy of whenever someone decides to upload this firmware on the internet (if anyone does that is)
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sorry dude i cant help u because im using f variant..
khaisttj92 said:
sorry dude i cant help u because im using f variant..
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Thanks anyways my dude
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Thanks anyways my dude
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your welcome..
NullaVisus said:
No dice my dude. However, I did find something else
Turns out when I check the bootloader version it reads J700T1UVU3AQC3. Sure enough there was a baseband update and security update a few days ago and my device must've installed it while I was asleep. This would explain why my baseband is broken AND why Odin doesn't want me to flash the APK6 Bootloader.
So there's good news and bad news. The good news is there is hope but the bad news is I am currently at the mercy of whenever someone decides to upload this firmware on the internet (if anyone does that is)
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You are lucky because you at least have a functioning bootloader and a working TWRP. You are unlucky because AQC3 firmware is not available publicly yet. In any case, bootloader cannot be flashed in TWRP as far as I know. Your only option is to get your missing ACQ3 partitions from someone else's back up. IF you have messed up your EFS partition though you are out of luck.
So exactly what partitions do you need? I may be able to give you those partitions if I have a personal backup of those from the past. Right now I have modified so many things that a current copy of my partitions will probably do you more harm than good.
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You are lucky because you at least have a functioning bootloader and a working TWRP. You are unlucky because AQC3 firmware is not available publicly yet. In any case, bootloader cannot be flashed in TWRP as far as I know. Your only option is to get your missing ACQ3 partitions from someone else's back up. IF you have messed up your EFS partition though you are out of luck.
So exactly what partitions do you need? I may be able to give you those partitions if I have a personal backup of those from the past. Right now I have modified so many things that a current copy of my partitions will probably do you more harm than good.
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As far as I know I just need a main system.img backup
Edit; to specify, if I was flashing with Odin it would be what I would put in the AP slot
The phone in its current state is extremely slow and buggy. My intuition tells me that the older Android version does NOT like the new fiirmware (The bootloader is also where the firmware/device config info is stored IIRC)
NullaVisus said:
As far as I know I just need a main system.img backup
Edit; to specify, if I was flashing with Odin it would be what I would put in the AP slot
The phone in its current state is extremely slow and buggy. My intuition tells me that the older Android version does NOT like the new fiirmware (The bootloader is also where the firmware/device config info is stored IIRC)
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I can give you a system image but you will have to flash it in TWRP.
najoor said:
I can give you a system image but you will have to flash it in TWRP.
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Thats fine. I already know how
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Thats fine. I already know how
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Well lucky me Ive got a similar situation though I reflashed with a 3-part HOME file from sammobile to unroot/unTWRP, but did so not realizing the darn BL wasnt included. Lucky for me my build versions matched, so Odin flashed flawlessly, the device boots as if it were brand new, stock recovery and all, everything functions/boots as it should, splash, factory setup, TMobile network works fine etc - only problem is both SafetyNet tests fail, so Google wont let me use use Android Pay and every other payment app that hooks into their API shuts me out. I also noticed a lightning-fast error right before going into the bootloader if you boot from the stock recovery (its so fast I need to capture the log to see what it is).
Any suggestions on where to find a BL to go with my J700T & assuming I find one, any nuances I should be aware of when flashing so as to avoid a potential brick situation?
FYI I flashed with the below from sammobile (and yes I was already at AQF1).
J700TUVS3AQF1_J700TTMB3AQF1_J700TUVS3AQF1_HOME.tar
rawkahn said:
Well lucky me Ive got a similar situation though I reflashed with a 3-part HOME file from sammobile to unroot/unTWRP, but did so not realizing the darn BL wasnt included. Lucky for me my build versions matched, so Odin flashed flawlessly, the device boots as if it were brand new, stock recovery and all, everything functions/boots as it should, splash, factory setup, TMobile network works fine etc - only problem is both SafetyNet tests fail, so Google wont let me use use Android Pay and every other payment app that hooks into their API shuts me out. I also noticed a lightning-fast error right before going into the bootloader if you boot from the stock recovery (its so fast I need to capture the log to see what it is).
Any suggestions on where to find a BL to go with my J700T & assuming I find one, any nuances I should be aware of when flashing so as to avoid a potential brick situation?
FYI I flashed with the below from sammobile (and yes I was already at AQF1).
J700TUVS3AQF1_J700TTMB3AQF1_J700TUVS3AQF1_HOME.tar
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The bootloader is always included with the firmware and is most certainly included with the firmware you posted.
Safetynet probably fails because you need to factory reset.
To make things clear, my S7 stopped working properly and kept freezing after a minute of it being turned on. I decided to quickly install an update I postponed because I thought it would work. Now I am stuck at the installing system update screen and it keeps getting stuck at 31%. I want to reflash it but not lose any data. Is this possible with Odin? Thanks in advance.
If you can get into Download Mode it should work
Volume Down & Home & Power
ODIN 3.12.3 or newer
Load all 4 firmware sections into ODIN
CSC = Wipe (Might be best to use this if HOME_CSC doesn't work because it's bricked)
HOME_CSC = No wipe
Boot Loop?
*Detection* said:
If you can get into Download Mode it should work
Volume Down & Home & Power
ODIN 3.12.3 or newer
Load all 4 firmware sections into ODIN
CSC = Wipe (Might be best to use this if HOME_CSC doesn't work because it's bricked)
HOME_CSC = No wipe
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I have successfully done what you said after doing massive amounts of research and carefully completed the software reflash. I still have the same problem as it keeps freezing and turning off and back on again but this time the update screen is gone and I cannot enter my phone at all. I heard something of a stock rom or something. Can you please give me more incite of what to do?
**EDIT**: I am using sammobile.com to download the firmware for my S7, is there a specific one I should be downloading or all of them are the same?
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
I have successfully done what you said after doing massive amounts of research and carefully completed the software reflash. I still have the same problem as it keeps freezing and turning off and back on again but this time the update screen is gone and I cannot enter my phone at all. I heard something of a stock rom or something. Can you please give me more incite of what to do?
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You just flashed the stock ROM with ODIN if you added AP, CP, BL and CSC to ODIN
You could try booting into recovery (Volume Up & Home & Power) and wiping the Cache partition, see if that helps
But you might find you need to factory reset the phone if that won't work, which will result in complete loss of all data on the phone
*Detection* said:
You just flashed the stock ROM with ODIN if you added AP, CP, BL and CSC to ODIN
You could try booting into recovery (Volume Up & Home & Power) and wiping the Cache partition, see if that helps
But you might find you need to factory reset the phone if that won't work, which will result in complete loss of all data on the phone
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I tried that, still did not work. Again, I downloaded the firmware from sammobile.com with the same product number SM-G930F but there are a lot of them, do I need a specific one or any one of them should work?
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You just flashed the stock ROM with ODIN if you added AP, CP, BL and CSC to ODIN
You could try booting into recovery (Volume Up & Home & Power) and wiping the Cache partition, see if that helps
But you might find you need to factory reset the phone if that won't work, which will result in complete loss of all data on the phone
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I am seeing a lot of countries on the website, my phone says "UK" from the back but I downloaded firmware from Colombia. Did I mess up or do I need one from the UK as well? This is confusing and I am sorry for taking time off of your day. Thanks in advance.
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
I am seeing a lot of countries on the website, my phone says "UK" from the back but I downloaded firmware from Colombia. Did I mess up or do I need one from the UK as well? This is confusing and I am sorry for taking time off of your day. Thanks in advance.
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G930F?
BTU and XEU are United Kingdom unbranded ROMs, go for one of them
No problems, that's what the forums are for
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G930F?
BTU and XEU are United Kingdom unbranded ROMs, go for one of them
No problems, that's what the forums are for
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I tried that, still no hope. It just keeps freezing every 20 seconds and now I cannot even access the phone at all. I don't get it. Is it something with the hardware? I don't think so because it does not freeze on the download mode screen. Do I have to delete all my files or use CSC? Because I used HOME_CSC. If losing my files is the only option, is there a way to back them up now or is it too late?
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
I tried that, still no hope. It just keeps freezing every 20 seconds and now I cannot even access the phone at all. I don't get it. Is it something with the hardware? I don't think so because it does not freeze on the download mode screen. Do I have to delete all my files or use CSC? Because I used HOME_CSC. If losing my files is the only option, is there a way to back them up now or is it too late?
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It could be hardware, if the storage has failed it could cause those symptoms, download mode is not on the storage, think of it as CMOS vs HDD
There is Samsung Smart Switch which has an emergency firmware recovery tool, but pretty sure that will also wipe the phone
Not many options tbh, I mean apps you can reinstall, but if you had photos/videos that were not stored on a MicroSD card / backed up to PC, then yea you're gonna lose them
CSC or Boot to Recovery and factory reset will do the reset for you
Alternatively send it in for repair and ask them to recover the data if it is mission critical
Maybe someone else can think of another method to get your data back, but atm I can't think of anything else you could try
I haven't flashed TWRP on mine so not sure what functions you can use without wiping data (Which is necessary for certain features of TWRP to work) but TWRP can create a full Nandroid backup of the current system, and you can also restore sections of it using Titanium Backup once your phone is working again
TWRP will trip KNOX though so warranty will be void and certain apps will no longer work, such as Pay and Health etc
*Detection* said:
It could be hardware, if the storage has failed it could cause those symptoms, download mode is not on the storage, think of it as CMOS vs HDD
There is Samsung Smart Switch which has an emergency firmware recovery tool, but pretty sure that will also wipe the phone
Not many options tbh, I mean apps you can reinstall, but if you had photos/videos that were not stored on a MicroSD card / backed up to PC, then yea you're gonna lose them
CSC or Boot to Recovery and factory reset will do the reset for you
Alternatively send it in for repair and ask them to recover the data if it is mission critical
Maybe someone else can think of another method to get your data back, but atm I can't think of anything else you could try
I haven't flashed TWRP on mine so not sure what functions you can use without wiping data (Which is necessary for certain features of TWRP to work) but TWRP can create a full Nandroid backup of the current system, and you can also restore sections of it using Titanium Backup once your phone is working again
TWRP will trip KNOX though so warranty will be void and certain apps will no longer work, such as Pay and Health etc
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I don't mind the apps, photos and videos since they are all backed up. But what about WhatsApp chats and contacts, will I lose those too? Because other than that, I would 100% do a factory reset.
*Detection* said:
It could be hardware, if the storage has failed it could cause those symptoms, download mode is not on the storage, think of it as CMOS vs HDD
There is Samsung Smart Switch which has an emergency firmware recovery tool, but pretty sure that will also wipe the phone
Not many options tbh, I mean apps you can reinstall, but if you had photos/videos that were not stored on a MicroSD card / backed up to PC, then yea you're gonna lose them
CSC or Boot to Recovery and factory reset will do the reset for you
Alternatively send it in for repair and ask them to recover the data if it is mission critical
Maybe someone else can think of another method to get your data back, but atm I can't think of anything else you could try
I haven't flashed TWRP on mine so not sure what functions you can use without wiping data (Which is necessary for certain features of TWRP to work) but TWRP can create a full Nandroid backup of the current system, and you can also restore sections of it using Titanium Backup once your phone is working again
TWRP will trip KNOX though so warranty will be void and certain apps will no longer work, such as Pay and Health etc
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I also had some notes I wish to keep, they are not that important but would be very useful if there was a way to back them up or save them in a way.
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
I don't mind the apps, photos and videos since they are all backed up. But what about WhatsApp chats and contacts, will I lose those too? Because other than that, I would 100% do a factory reset.
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If you had WhatsApp backup enabled, the chats will be restored when you reinstall WhatsApp, if not then they'll be lost
Notes will be lost unless you used the Samsung memo app and have your Samsung Cloud Sync enabled to backup memos, which I'm pretty sure is enabled by default and requires you to disable it if you don't want it backing things up automatically
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If you had WhatsApp backup enabled, the chats will be restored when you reinstall WhatsApp, if not then they'll be lost
Notes will be lost unless you used the Samsung memo app and have your Samsung Cloud Sync enabled to backup memos, which I'm pretty sure is enabled by default and requires you to disable it if you don't want it backing things up automatically
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I think I might do a factory reset. How do I go about doing that?
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
I think I might do a factory reset. How do I go about doing that?
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Either boot into recovery (Volume Up & Home & Power) wait for it to bring up the recovery menu (Takes a little while watching a Droid first) then choose Factory reset from the menu
Volume keys to navigate, Power key for action
Or Flash the firmware with ODIN again but choose CSC instead of HOME_CSC, that will auto reset after the flash
If it still fails after a reset it looks like a hardware issue
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Either boot into recovery (Volume Up & Home & Power) wait for it to bring up the recovery menu (Takes a little while watching a Droid first) then choose Factory reset from the menu
Volume keys to navigate, Power key for action
Or Flash the firmware with ODIN again but choose CSC instead of HOME_CSC, that will auto reset after the flash
If it still fails after a reset it looks like a hardware issue
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Before doing this, I am a bit confused about which firmware I installed. How can I know which one is the exact one I need for my phone because I cannot exactly determine which one it is. All I know that it says "UK" on the back of my phone. Can you please help me find which one it is and link me to the exact firmware I need?
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
Before doing this, I am a bit confused about which firmware I installed. How can I know which one is the exact one I need for my phone because I cannot exactly determine which one it is. All I know that it says "UK" on the back of my phone. Can you please help me find which one it is and link me to the exact firmware I need?
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Boot into Download mode and check the model number at the top
Should say G930F if the phone is from the UK
Then choose either the ROM from your carrier, or BTU/XEU for unbranded
You have already flashed a ROM though, so it would make sense to just flash that same one again but use CSC
Or try a factory reset from recovery first
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Boot into Download mode and check the model number at the top
Should say G930F if the phone is from the UK
Then choose either the ROM from your carrier, or BTU/XEU for unbranded
You have already flashed a ROM though, so it would make sense to just flash that same one again but use CSC
Or try a factory reset from recovery first
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There are more than one G930F on the website from different countries. Can you please find one that matches mine? Do you need more info about my phone?
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
There are more than one G930F on the website from different countries. Can you please find one that matches mine? Do you need more info about my phone?
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That's what I'm telling you lol
Either pick one from your country (United Kingdom) which is either BTU or XEU code as shown in the dropdown on sammobile site, or choose one from your carrier, o2, Vodafone, EE, H3G (Three) etc
Updato.com is a faster site to download from
Code:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=G930F&r=btu&order=date&dir=desc
Pick the latest dated ROM (August 9th) G930FXXU1DQG1
But you said you already flashed a ROM with ODIN, so why download another one?
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That's what I'm telling you lol
Either pick one from your country (United Kingdom) which is either BTU or XEU code as shown in the dropdown on sammobile site, or choose one from your carrier, o2, Vodafone, EE, H3G (Three) etc
Updato.com is a faster site to download from
Code:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=G930F&r=btu&order=date&dir=desc
Pick the latest dated ROM (August 9th) G930FXXU1DQG1
But you said you already flashed a ROM with ODIN, so why download another one?
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Okay, I am downloading it now and going to be attempting it again. Should I change any of the options on Odin or just keep them the same? Also, I am trying HOME_CSC again to see if that might work. And if it doesn't, I am going with CSC.
Nashme Al-Hadid said:
Okay, I am downloading it now and going to be attempting it again. Should I change any of the options on Odin or just keep them the same? Also, I am trying HOME_CSC again to see if that might work. And if it doesn't, I am going with CSC.
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No, leave ODIN as it is
Hey Guys,
So, I've got an A8 2018 (jackpotlte) and currently have it rooted and TWRP installed.
I'd like to update the firmware using Odin to the latest version, but I don't want to lose my app setups etc. The firmware I want to flash is from the same CSC (EVR) that I have currently.
I've got a full TWRP backup incase anything goes wrong, and all data such as photos is backed up separately as well.
My question is, what do I need to do to get this update installed without losing my settings etc?
Will I need to reflash TWRP to the recovery after the update? And if so, I'm assuming I'll have to re-apply the no-verity and opt-encrypt patches?
Thanks for your help!
Last paragraph is correct.
Will I need to reflash TWRP to the recovery after the update? And if so, I'm assuming I'll have to re-apply the no-verity and opt-encrypt patches?
Yes
You can try backing up apps and settings in Samsung Cloud.
Also, this app here may work for you. It keeps all your settings intact. Not sure how it'll work after an update, but I've used it while switching ROMS and if anything, it'll save you loads of time on your downloads after updating.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...ation-tool-t3862763/post78060823#post78060823
AntMUK said:
Hey Guys,
So, I've got an A8 2018 (jackpotlte) and currently have it rooted and TWRP installed.
I'd like to update the firmware using Odin to the latest version, but I don't want to lose my app setups etc. The firmware I want to flash is from the same CSC (EVR) that I have currently.
I've got a full TWRP backup incase anything goes wrong, and all data such as photos is backed up separately as well.
My question is, what do I need to do to get this update installed without losing my settings etc?
Will I need to reflash TWRP to the recovery after the update? And if so, I'm assuming I'll have to re-apply the no-verity and opt-encrypt patches?
Thanks for your help!
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IF YOU FLASH STOCK FIRMWARE, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. wITH THE NEWER FIRMWARE, YOU WILL HAVE TO USE THAT SPECIFIC VERSION OF THE FIRMWARES ROOT METHOD. yOU WILL HAVE TO FLASH THE csc TO DO WHAT YOURE WANTING TO DO, WHICH WILL FACTORY RESET.
Crap, all in caps. Im not gonna retype it, just know i wasnt yelling lol
there are app backup apps you can get like titanium backup that will restore most of your stuff including personalization.
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IF YOU FLASH STOCK FIRMWARE, YOU WILL LOSE ROOT. wITH THE NEWER FIRMWARE, YOU WILL HAVE TO USE THAT SPECIFIC VERSION OF THE FIRMWARES ROOT METHOD. yOU WILL HAVE TO FLASH THE csc TO DO WHAT YOURE WANTING TO DO, WHICH WILL FACTORY RESET.
Crap, all in caps. Im not gonna retype it, just know i wasnt yelling lol
there are app backup apps you can get like titanium backup that will restore most of your stuff including personalization.
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I seriously thought you were angry. I was waiting for the part that... never came.
I re-tried the migrate app (also in zee store).
It's better than i remembered.
BUT IF YOU READ THE PREVIOUS POST, IT IS ALSO CORRECT. THERE. THAT SHOULD GIVE YOU PLENTY OF OPTIONS. (Couldn't help it).
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i seriously thought you were angry. I was waiting for the part that... Never came.
I re-tried the migrate app (also in zee store).
It's better than i remembered.
But if you read the previous post, it is also correct. There. That should give you plenty of options. (couldn't help it).
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well, just so ya know, i had something funny as a response here and it was in all caps. Well, xda un-capped the whole thing except for the beginning of sentences and so forth where it would have been correct to do so. I was just gonna go back and correct it, but i found this explanation to be even funnier than the original post, so here we are LOLOL!!!