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Developer Edition S5-Do's and Don'ts

So you have decided, or maybe trying to decide, to invest a good chunk of money into a Developer Edition S5 instead of a retail version. Here are a few tips and general information that you need to know before you start to "tinker" with the Developer Edition S5:
1) The Developer Edition S5 can only be obtained from the Samsung online store (site). When you receive the S5 you should understand that it is going to look, feel and perform exactly like the retail version of the S5. The only way you can tell the difference is to pull the battery and look for the words "Developer Device" printed on the S5's board under the battery. You will have all the bloat etc that a retail version has. The only difference is that your bootloader, unlike the retail version, is unlocked. The phone will come with the latest version of Android that Samsung currently supports...the same version as the retail S5.
2) After your initial boot, and before you do anything else, go to settings>security and disable (uncheck) the Reactivation Lock. If you don't do that before "tinkering" with your phone you stand a very good chance of successfully bricking your phone while flashing a recovery or rooting your phone. Next go to About Phone>Build Number and tap it about 6-7 times and enable Developer Option and then enable USB Debugging.
3)A word of advice: Never, never take an OTA update. If you do, you stand a real good chance of locking your bootloader. Samsung has never released a OTA update specifically for their Developer Edition phones. Allowing a retail OTA update to download and install on you Developer Edition will most likely lock your bootloader for good. Sending it back to Samsung will not help you. They will not unlock your phone, and you cannot unlock your phone. You are stuck with a very expensive retail version of the S5. Keeping the Developer Edition up to date is not a problem. Our developer community does a great job taking the latest updates and creating ROMs that are safe to flash on our devices. It may take them a day or two, but it happens.
4) Installing a custom recovery...the first step: First, download and install the latest Samsung drivers on you PC. Then download and install on your PC the latest version of ODIN. Version 3.07 also works if that is what you already have. I recommend TWRP as the best custom recovery to use. Download the latest version of TWRP and place it on you PC. Start ODIN. Power off your phone and then holding down the volume down - button and the power button boot into Download Mode. Once in Download Mode connect your phone to your PC using the supplied USB/charging cable. Wait for ODIN to recognize your phone (phone info will appear in the ID:COM window in ODIN). In the Message window in ODIN find the TWRP .tar you downloaded and highlight it with your cursor. Select the PDA block in ODIN. Now select start. Allow ODIN to do its thing. Do not disconnect your phone until you get the Green Pass notification in ODIN. Disconnect your phone and reboot. You now have a custom recovery installed. NOW DO A BACKUP using your TWRP recovery. Do it right now!!
5)Rooting: After installing a custom recovery (TWRP), download the latest version of SuperSU and place it in your internal storage or external sdcard. Boot your phone into Recovery, wipe cache and delvek, you can also do a Factory Reset if you choose, then select install, find the SuperSU .zip, and flash it. Reboot. Now you are rooted. You can confirm (recommended) that you are rooted by installing Root Checker from the Play Store and running it.
6). OK, you have a custom recovery and rooted. You can now take advantage of the benefits of an unlocked bootloader. There are a number of good ROMs you can flash in the Android Development Section. Caution...Do not flash a ROM that says "Retail". Most developers will say whether it is safe for Developer Phones. There are also some AOSP ROMs that are "Works In Progress" in the Unified Section. You can flash those, but they are not quite ready for prime time yet.
7) Just a reminder: Do not take an OTA. Do not flash Retail Firmware.

Thanks!
Been reading and reading, and reading some more to learn all I can about my Developer Edition. Appreciate this post, and the concise information. :good:

ruh roh
I had S5 dev edish for 2+ years with TWRP + rooted 4.4.2, and life was great. Then when I went to sell it I thought I would update it first to 6.0.1.
1.) Was that a horrible mistake??
2.) If I locked the bootloader by flashing stock 6.0.1, how can I confirm this?
3.) Is my only option to have Samsung revert/unlock the phone to 4.4.2? Or can I root 6.0.1?
4.) If you were selling it on ebay, I assume it's more valuable as 4.4.2 root/unlock than dumb retail 6.0.1?
P.S. I've spent over an hour trying to find these answers myself.

If you have a dev ed then it shouldn't lock the bootloader even if you go to MM.
It's not really worth more one way or the other unless someone is looking for a device already rooted, ready to go.

To check if locked:
Power off
Hold home button, down volume button, and power together
At warning screen, press up volume button
On "Downloading" screen - look to see if it says "Mode: Developer"
(If it does, you're unlocked)
If you're locked, I believe you can just go back to Lollipop, root, and unlock again using this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909

Add this to the list - BACK UP YOUR ABOOT AND PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE

TWRP does not work

I attempted to flash my Samsung Galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition WI-FI tablet for the first time. When I attempted to Install TWRP it displayed an error message and rebooted my device into a TWRP UI. The touch screen would not work, prevemting me from doing anything on this UI. does anyone know how I could bypass TWRP or reinstall an older more reliable version?

Basic answer is do nothing until you understand .
Suggest you post this in the Note 10.1 2014 forum and use TWRP for your model as it reads as you have flashed for a different product .

[TWRP][ROOT][SM-C701] Unofficial TWRP 3.1.0-0 For Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro

This is TWRP 3.1.0-0 ported from SM-C910 to SM-C701 using stock kernel (zImage) and binary device tree (dtb) from SM-C701F (India). It seems to work for rooting, anything else I did not test.
Disclaimer: Flashing this gon' trip knox and you lose your (device's) warranty.
Built from the SM-C910 TWRP.
Kernel & Device Tree from SM-C701F 6.0.1.
No "SEANDROID ***" red warning.
Fonts replaced with Fira Sans and Fira Code.
Flash via ODIN, sideload latest SuperSU and enjoy root.
TWRP: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975790
Note: As per my experiences, it is recommended to Format Data (not just wipe) then Reboot > Recovery otherwise TWRP will not be able to mount /data.

Hey, Great Work !!
I was wondering if you are working on the recovery device tree or not?
and if you working then i would like to join you in the development :victory:

Is it suitable for sm-c7010?

can you port this for c7000 pleeeaaassee?

how to improve camera quality of c7 pro

thank u ,im waiting for better roms then ill flash twrp,feeling excited

start whatsapp group of samsung c7 pro
my number is 9915785252

phenodev said:
thank u ,im waiting for better roms then ill flash twrp,feeling excited
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Lol baby... Better ROM is coming 4 u.... he he... Just wait

sujisurjithshankar said:
Lol baby... Better ROM is coming 4 u.... he he... Just wait
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Any custom roms?

Dear friends! Who knows how to receive root for Samsung SM-C5010 Pro Galaxy C5?

garik015 said:
dear friends! Who knows how to receive root for samsung sm-c5010 pro galaxy c5?
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if you want ot root c7 pro or c5 pro then you can download cf autoroot md5.tar file and extract it to computer and then you can on developer mode in mobile and usb debugging on and oem unlock on in developer mode.now goes in recovery mode download mode by press volume - and power key and home key all at same time for 5 seconds and then press volume plus button to enter download mode now you can open odin 3.9 or above any in pc then connect phone via a cable with pc and open odin and see the phone connected or not with pc. If phone not connect then update samsung usb driver and then start again. Now you can open odin and connected phone shown in left side colom and now you can click on ap and select cf auto root file where you extract them unzip file select tar.md5 filer in odin ap and now wait for adding this when it add now click on start and start root your phone.your phone goes 3 to 5 minutes in auto reboot or show you errors in but dont worry its all process of rooting. After 3 to 4 time restart it then your phone boot and it will come to home screen now you can unplug your phone and see your phone is rooted or not rooted with apk from play store root checker.
If you have already installed twrp in your phone then you can download supersu zip file for c5 or any your phone or download supersu and goto paste it in your sd card now goto recovery mode volume + key power an dhome key same time now click on install in twrp and select storage mount storage and select sd card or usb where you store your file and now find your file click on file and swipe to start and swipe to start and rooting will begun in your handset.it will work on all handset same process on all android handset. Thanks, if you want any help then come to tinder technical youtube channel.
I am a very big fan of xda whole team which is always working for us giving to latest updates which is early from our handset manufacturer

Does not work
https://mdforum.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=100920&d=1508525688

hello brother you can chat with me whatsapp at +91-7009197673 and i told you how can solve you these erroers. first trry download same model number cf auto root file download from chainfire.
now first try you fail you can try it second time agaian and you can first start phone then on devolper mode and oem unlock amd after goto download mode see here in corner you can see if you a one custum and one officially staus . if 2 officially status then then try this once again.next time when you try this 2 time you see a erroer verification failed and factory reset your handset then do same he ask you. after this your systrm is all cuatom now you able to root your phone.now open again cf auto root file in odin and connect phone again in download mode..download mode everytime work if you seen any erroer on your phone if your software fail but your download model will already work evertime dont worry if software crack fials software dead .. i will be with you and teach all things to you.you just contact with me on whatsapp and emailme.. [email protected]
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if any my brother want any help related officially firmware or root samsung phones then come and join me on my youtube channel
TINDER TECHNICAL
and send me sms at whatsapp number +91-7009197673

vaibhavpandeyvpz said:
This is TWRP 3.1.0-0 ported from SM-C910 to SM-C701 using stock kernel (zImage) and binary device tree (dtb) from SM-C701F (India). It seems to work for rooting, anything else I did not test.
Disclaimer: Flashing this gon' trip knox and you lose your (device's) warranty.
Built from the SM-C910 TWRP.
Kernel & Device Tree from SM-C701F 6.0.1.
No "SEANDROID ***" red warning.
Fonts replaced with Fira Sans and Fira Code.
Flash via ODIN, sideload latest SuperSU and enjoy root.
TWRP: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975790
Note: As per my experiences, it is recommended to Format Data (not just wipe) then Reboot > Recovery otherwise TWRP will not be able to mount /data.
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Dear Friends,
Kindly Upload Root File For Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro (SM-C5010).
Device Name : Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
Model Number : SM-C5010
Country : HONG KONG (TGY)
Baseband Version : C5010ZHU1AQK2
Build Number : MMB29M.C5010ZHU1AQK2
Please???

You can download root file from chainfire and go and search for f auto root fie for your model number. I am bus at my youtube channel tinder technical if you want early help then come on tinder technical and comment in latest video of your all query i will give you all answer otherwise ei come here after 2 or 3 day thanku. Come and joi nme on tinder technical youtube channel.thanks

twrp for c7010
c7010 chc
6.0.1
I had root use boot.img i dont know why. but it is not work for 7.0
so . i lose root. i tried odin3 twrp. twrp not work . just reboot
i want to 7.0 .i want to root !
https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=14678&pictureid=56840
https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=14678&pictureid=56841
download:https://pan.baidu.com/s/1qXJI3ec password: p3cy
thanks

Garik015 said:
Dear friends! Who knows how to receive root for Samsung SM-C5010 Pro Galaxy C5?
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Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro (SM-C5010) Root & Xposed Installer.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...oot-c5-pro-nougattested-t3733979#post75168441
Credit : javad0644

i have c7010, i tried every method of root almost, no success ,
Mohd Masab said:
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro (SM-C5010) Root & Xposed Installer.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...oot-c5-pro-nougattested-t3733979#post75168441
Credit : javad0644
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i tried every method of root almost, i have c7010, at the end of every flash from odion shown 'BLOCKED CROM" PLZ HELP

Hello guys, you are fine, I have a C7 Pro model 7010, has anyone here installed a custom recovery for this model, if you have installed it, please tell me.

My device is C7010. Can it use your TWRP as well?

Problem with TWRP Recovery v3.1.1 on my Samsung SM-j701M

Hello there
I bought a Samsung J7 Neo (SM -J701M) on another country than mine (Im from Argentina, device bought on Paraguay). Anyway, I started to look another way to get some space on the internal storage and I remember that android had an option to expand it, using a SD Card. Unfortunately, i realize this option is not allowed on samsungs device, but it works (i read it, because can't do it) if you get root user.
So I looked how to do it and i found a group of files
ODIN v3.12
Magisk v.14.5
twrp v.3.1.1 -j7 neo
Im not sure if I downloaded the right files, but im start the process anyway.
I followed point by point
First I installed TWRP Recovery v3.1.1 (which is supposed to be correct to my model) and then already on twrp rom I installed magisk 14.5 from sd card and did wipe data.
Turned on the phone and I restored all apps from a google backups, and I realized I cant find app "Magisk" on the device, so I decided to reboot the phone and it starts to do a bootloop with this error "kernel rev. check fail, device:2 binary:1"
At this point, I failed every attempt to fix this error
I tried installing the last official firmware that i found (and Im not sure if its the correct one)
J701MUBU3ARC2_J701MUWT3ARC1_UFN
And I got this error
"SW REV. CHECK Fail (BOOTLOADER) Device :5 Binary 3:
I searched on google this kind of error, and I found that I have to downgrade the bootloader. And this is why im here beacause I dont know how to do this, and if its works, i don´t know how to continue the process to root and expand my internal storage. So I really appreciate if someone one could help me with this. I can learn fast and I love to do this things by myself.
Thanks for your time!
Fernando

If you have to downgrade the boot loader, it means the firmware you are flashing is older than the one on your fon.
Go to www.updato.com and look for the he latest J701M firmware.
You can sort the list by date and by region.
And the site is download manager friendly ?
Good luck!
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk

Thanks for your answer! One more question about the region. Should I download firmware from the country that I bought the phone or firmware from the country that I am?

Look for your country specific firmware first.
Otherwise Samsung usually has regional software - i.e for several countries in a region e.g. Argentina, Paraguay.
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk

MikeEinziger said:
Hello there
I bought a Samsung J7 Neo (SM -J701M) on another country than mine (Im from Argentina, device bought on Paraguay). Anyway, I started to look another way to get some space on the internal storage and I remember that android had an option to expand it, using a SD Card. Unfortunately, i realize this option is not allowed on samsungs device, but it works (i read it, because can't do it) if you get root user.
So I looked how to do it and i found a group of files
ODIN v3.12
Magisk v.14.5
twrp v.3.1.1 -j7 neo
Im not sure if I downloaded the right files, but im start the process anyway.
I followed point by point
First I installed TWRP Recovery v3.1.1 (which is supposed to be correct to my model) and then already on twrp rom I installed magisk 14.5 from sd card and did wipe data.
Turned on the phone and I restored all apps from a google backups, and I realized I cant find app "Magisk" on the device, so I decided to reboot the phone and it starts to do a bootloop with this error "kernel rev. check fail, device:2 binary:1"
At this point, I failed every attempt to fix this error
I tried installing the last official firmware that i found (and Im not sure if its the correct one)
J701MUBU3ARC2_J701MUWT3ARC1_UFN
And I got this error
"SW REV. CHECK Fail (BOOTLOADER) Device :5 Binary 3:
I searched on google this kind of error, and I found that I have to downgrade the bootloader. And this is why im here beacause I dont know how to do this, and if its works, i don´t know how to continue the process to root and expand my internal storage. So I really appreciate if someone one could help me with this. I can learn fast and I love to do this things by myself.
Thanks for your time!
Fernando
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@MikeEinziger
Hi There,
Did you have any luck with your Phone? I have the same exact model but I have Android Version 8.1.0, Samsung Experience version 9.5; Android security patch level -Feb 1, 2019; Baseband version: J701MUBS6BSB3 and like you, I love doing things myself, and I can't seem to abide a smartphone that's not rooted.
I'm not exactly a newbie, I've been assisting devs with testing and such on AT&T SGS3 for quite some time. But I can't seem to find a stable method for rooting for this phone, no one seems to be doing any development on it.
I would love to hear your story thus far.

im needing help myself, i have the SM-J701M (J7 NEO), with android pie 9 official, but the binary is 7 (because Argentina Geniuses of course) and of all the things i tried nothing works, and the only thing they did was brick the phone, so i flash and stock firmnware to be usable again

Ezeka93 said:
im needing help myself, i have the SM-J701M (J7 NEO), with android pie 9 official, but the binary is 7 (because Argentina Geniuses of course) and of all the things i tried nothing works, and the only thing they did was brick the phone, so i flash and stock firmnware to be usable again
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What have you done? I saw your messages on TG but everyone ignores usually, I had another problem and footbed the solution myself as I got ignored for days.
So, what have you done? Maybe we can figure it out a way to root it, but to avoid telling you things that you may have already done it is better if you let us know your already followed steps.

Jemec26 said:
What have you done? I saw your messages on TG but everyone ignores usually, I had another problem and footbed the solution myself as I got ignored for days.
So, what have you done? Maybe we can figure it out a way to root it, but to avoid telling you things that you may have already done it is better if you let us know your already followed steps.
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i tried flashing TWRP like a guide said (Latest version) but then got stuck with a boot loop in the Samsung Galaxy Logo, then when i enter to flash the latest global firmware it didn't work because it was binary 6, so i searched for the version in Argentina that has binary 7, after that i didn't try anything else in fears of getting fully bricked, i was thinking of the magisk canary way of rooting (patching the AP) but i don't know what happen if it fails the flash

Hi, i have the same device, SM-J701M, but when i try to flash the stock, it says that the device binary is 9 and the rom is 8, but i cant find the binary 9 rom in any place, only 8. I have the trwp installed, so I was thinking if I format all data (system and files) and try to flash again, it will work ?
Also im from Brazil (SM-J701MT), and the device was buyed in Paraguay (SM-J701M) too. Should i install the SM-J701MT ROM right ?

Some success.
iKmaster01 said:
Hi, i have the same device, SM-J701M, but when i try to flash the stock, it says that the device binary is 9 and the rom is 8, but i cant find the binary 9 rom in any place, only 8. I have the trwp installed, so I was thinking if I format all data (system and files) and try to flash again, it will work ?
Also I'm from Brazil (SM-J701MT), and the device was buyed in Paraguay (SM-J701M) too. Should i install the SM-J701MT ROM right ?
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Ok, guys, I've had a bit of progress with my device Samsung Galaxy J 7 Neo (SM-J701M- Android version 8.01)
On this phone, the option to unlock the bootloader was missing in Dev Opt and I knew that in order to achieve anything I was going to have to unlock the bootloader.
I searched and found that, via adb/fastboot (Google's Platform Tools) rebooting the phone to the bootloader you could enter the code: 'fastboot oem unlock' or 'fastboot flashing unlock' and voila! everything would be fixed...But...my device wasn't even being recognized by "fastboot" ! adb yes but no fastboot! Always the message: "Waiting on any device". Trying to find and install the drivers to do this was next to impossible.
It actually caused me soft brick my device. However, it was a blessing in disguise; I knew what had to be done, I was going to have to reinstall the firmware via Odin. I searched the site (Sammobile - you'll have to create an account.) and found the Oreo and the Pie Firmware, I downloaded both but played it safe and restored my device with the Oreo first.
And lo and behold the option to unlock bootloader was there! No hesitation, clicked that sucker fast!!
Now, I'm running PIE (No one has done a Custom ROM for this baby just yet) and with the unofficial TWRP in the first link below, it's a bit buggy but until they make an official one for us ... I guess we'll have to wait.
Oh! And don't forget to make a backup with Smart Switch!
And pay attention to the advice here:
Code:
1. Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System &Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
HOME_CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
2. Add each file to its respective field in Odin v3.14.4. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.
3. Reboot your phone in Download / Odin mode (make sure your device is off) with the following button combo: POWER + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
Other options in case first option did not work or isn't possible.
Option 2 VOLUME DOWN + VOLUME UP then USB cable
Option 3 POWER + VOLUME DOWN + VOLUME UP
Option 4 POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME BUTTON
Option 5 (Note9) USB cable + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
Option 6 (Note10) POWER + VOLUME UP
4. Once in download mode, connect your phone to the PC, preferably using the original USB cable you got with your phone. Odin should detect your device and a BLUE box will show up with the COM port number. (Be sure, the SAMSUNG-drivers are installed on your PC!)
Do NOT tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F.Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
5. Click the start button, wait for Odin to say 'PASS' in a GREEN box. Once the flash is complete, your phone will reboot, and you can disconnect your phone from the PC
These are some of the links I found helpful:
https://unofficialtwrp.com/root-twrp-galaxy-j7-neo-sm-j701m/
https://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-9-restore-firmware/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/samsung-galaxy-j7-prime--j7-on-nxt-exynos7870/recovery-twrp-3-2-0-galaxy-j7-prime-t3716355
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iKmaster01 said:
Hi, i have the same device, SM-J701M, but when i try to flash the stock, it says that the device binary is 9 and the rom is 8, but i cant find the binary 9 rom in any place, only 8. I have the trwp installed, so I was thinking if I format all data (system and files) and try to flash again, it will work ?
Also im from Brazil (SM-J701MT), and the device was buyed in Paraguay (SM-J701M) too. Should i install the SM-J701MT ROM right ?
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I think that's because you have to be specific with the carrier; Orange; Nextel; Movistar...that makes a lot of difference in with the firmware. If you can, check to see what you had before and try that first.

CoperaN said:
Ok, guys, I've had a bit of progress with my device Samsung Galaxy J 7 Neo (SM-J701M- Android version 8.01)
On this phone, the option to unlock the bootloader was missing in Dev Opt and I knew that in order to achieve anything I was going to have to unlock the bootloader.
I searched and found that, via adb/fastboot (Google's Platform Tools) rebooting the phone to the bootloader you could enter the code: 'fastboot oem unlock' or 'fastboot flashing unlock' and voila! everything would be fixed...But...my device wasn't even being recognized by "fastboot" ! adb yes but no fastboot! Always the message: "Waiting on any device". Trying to find and install the drivers to do this was next to impossible.
It actually caused me soft brick my device. However, it was a blessing in disguise; I knew what had to be done, I was going to have to reinstall the firmware via Odin. I searched the site (Sammobile - you'll have to create an account.) and found the Oreo and the Pie Firmware, I downloaded both but played it safe and restored my device with the Oreo first.
And lo and behold the option to unlock bootloader was there! No hesitation, clicked that sucker fast!!
Now, I'm running PIE (No one has done a Custom ROM for this baby just yet) and with the unofficial TWRP in the first link below, it's a bit buggy but until they make an official one for us ... I guess we'll have to wait.
Oh! And don't forget to make a backup with Smart Switch!
And pay attention to the advice here:
Code:
1. Extract the firmware file you just downloaded. You should get 5 files:
AP (System &Recovery)
BL (Bootloader)
CP (Modem / Radio)
CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
HOME_CSC_*** (Country / Region / Operator)
2. Add each file to its respective field in Odin v3.14.4. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data.
3. Reboot your phone in Download / Odin mode (make sure your device is off) with the following button combo: POWER + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
Other options in case first option did not work or isn't possible.
Option 2 VOLUME DOWN + VOLUME UP then USB cable
Option 3 POWER + VOLUME DOWN + VOLUME UP
Option 4 POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME BUTTON
Option 5 (Note9) USB cable + VOLUME DOWN + BIXBY
Option 6 (Note10) POWER + VOLUME UP
4. Once in download mode, connect your phone to the PC, preferably using the original USB cable you got with your phone. Odin should detect your device and a BLUE box will show up with the COM port number. (Be sure, the SAMSUNG-drivers are installed on your PC!)
Do NOT tick any extra boxes. The only options to be ticked are F.Reset Time and Auto-Reboot.
5. Click the start button, wait for Odin to say 'PASS' in a GREEN box. Once the flash is complete, your phone will reboot, and you can disconnect your phone from the PC
These are some of the links I found helpful:
https://unofficialtwrp.com/root-twrp-galaxy-j7-neo-sm-j701m/
https://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-9-restore-firmware/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/samsung-galaxy-j7-prime--j7-on-nxt-exynos7870/recovery-twrp-3-2-0-galaxy-j7-prime-t3716355
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I think that's because you have to be specific with the carrier; Orange; Nextel; Movistar...that makes a lot of difference in with the firmware. If you can, check to see what you had before and try that first.
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Hey, I noticed we have the same android version and and phone model, I wanted to know which version of Twrp you used . I am guessing version 3.1.1?

It's an Un-official version of TWRP, so the version #( 3.2.1-0) may not count, you can check the links out to get more information.

hola tengo un problema, tengo un sm-j701m binario 11 android 9 y quiero intalarle un twrp pero no se cual descargar y que funcione

Don't know if anyone's still following this thread or even still has this phone but there's been quite some progress with this device. (i.e: SM-J701M) The posts below will certainly help to bring your device up to date re: rooting; flashing etc.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...or-galaxy-j7-nxt-neo-core-10-08-2021.4222703/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...laxy-j7-nxt-neo-core-j701-02-02-2021.4227921/
These posts contain links to ROMS and recoveries which have been sucessful, I can personally attest to this, my device was rooted and a custom ROM installed. I hope you will find them helpful.
Good Luck

How to really downgrade Galaxy S6 SM-G920F firmware from 7.0 to 5.0.2/5.1.1/6.0.1?

Hello
I've been reading forums and downloading files for days. Many of the links in the posts no longer work. Posts are 5 years and older. There are no new ones. At least not one that actually works. Downgrade I mean. That's why I wrote this question and I'm asking for help - how to really downgrade my Galaxy S6 G920F.
Thanks for the help.

PSA: Downgrading WILL void your warranty!
What have you already done (what method, software) have you already tried?
The 100% surefire way to downgrade your phone (or any android phone really), is to:
1. Backup your phone data.
2. Switch the phone into download mode, connect to PC, boot into TWRP recovery through fastboot
3. Wipe your 7.0 firmware and all data
4. Flash android 5.02 ROM
For a samsung phones ODIN + Freya is also an option. Odin is a samsung's firmware flashing tool, Freya is a 3rd party program that can download the stock firmware android for you. All of these tools are available online, and you can ask on a samsung subsection of XDA about how to use them - people can give you up to date links.

I'm laughing because you write quite a lot in three days. Of course, this method does not work.
Is there anyone willing to help?

Totesnochill said:
PSA: Downgrading WILL void your warranty!
What have you already done (what method, software) have you already tried?
The 100% surefire way to downgrade your phone (or any android phone really), is to:
1. Backup your phone data.
2. Switch the phone into download mode, connect to PC, boot into TWRP recovery through fastboot
3. Wipe your 7.0 firmware and all data
4. Flash android 5.02 ROM
For a samsung phones ODIN + Freya is also an option. Odin is a samsung's firmware flashing tool, Freya is a 3rd party program that can download the stock firmware android for you. All of these tools are available online, and you can ask on a samsung subsection of XDA about how to use them - people can give you up to date links.
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That is assuming they have TWRP.
Also, the part you mention about "boot into download mode, connect to PC then boot to TWRP via fastboot" is not correct because Samsung is not compatible with fastboot, adb works but fastboot does not. Some Samsung devices technically have a "fastboot mode" but it isn't functional, it doesn't respond to fastboot commands, it's basically useless.
Also, you can't flash a firmware that has a lower binary than the currently installed firmware so if the binary of the downgraded firmware is lower than the binary of the currently installed firmware, the downgraded firmware can't be flashed.
Samsung is making it harder and harder to downgrade their devices.

OK. I'm afraid I'm missing the point of what's being said.
I know it is possible and there are also posts about it, but they are old, the links in them do not work. I'm asking for an expert who knows how to do this, philosophizing about what it would be like if it somehow doesn't really help me and I'm not interested either
I'm only interested in a positive thought, help and not brainstorming, if you understand me?
No offense