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I read that the Cricket Galaxy S5 (G900AZ) is a rebranded AT&T S5 (G900A). Has anyone tried ODIN flashing the stock AT&T rom on the Cricket model?
For instance, i have read people flashing the Tmobile S5 stock rom on the MetroPCS version and it works fine even though the model numbers are slightly different. It changes the phone into the Tmobile version.
spydc said:
I read that the Cricket Galaxy S5 (G900AZ) is a rebranded AT&T S5 (G900A). Has anyone tried ODIN flashing the stock AT&T rom on the Cricket model?
For instance, i have read people flashing the Tmobile S5 stock rom on the MetroPCS version and it works fine even though the model numbers are slightly different. It changes the phone into the Tmobile version.
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Did you ever get an answer to this?
NO, but....
The Cricket S5 is indeed a rebranded AT&T model. I have both of those models including a LA G900M (TTT.) Major difference is nowhere near as much bloatware, and most importantly an unlocked bootloader. The only advantage would be upgrading to MM if you want stock, since the January update still has it on LP. You're better off trying a LA stock ROM though (I say this because they use the same custom recovery) But cutom ROM's can take you there as far as 7.1 Nougat right now.
I just recently rooted my Cricket model with CF Auto-root (klteaio), flashed the latest TWRP (klte) recovery and installed Xposed Framework (by dkcldark... wanam custom won't work.) Had a little of lag first couple of days, but I guess that's to be expected. Hope this helps in some way.
gello924 said:
The Cricket S5 is indeed a rebranded AT&T model. I have both of those models including a LA G900M (TTT.) Major difference is nowhere near as much bloatware, and most importantly an unlocked bootloader. The only advantage would be upgrading to MM if you want stock, since the January update still has it on LP. You're better off trying a LA stock ROM though (I say this because they use the same custom recovery) But cutom ROM's can take you there as far as 7.1 Nougat right now.
I just recently rooted my Cricket model with CF Auto-root (klteaio), flashed the latest TWRP (klte) recovery and installed Xposed Framework (by dkcldark... wanam custom won't work.) Had a little of lag first couple of days, but I guess that's to be expected. Hope this helps in some way.
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Wait, it has an unlocked bootloader on the rebranded G900A?
Vesnyx said:
Wait, it has an unlocked bootloader on the rebranded G900A?
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This gives me an idea.... What if we use flashfire to flash G900AZ firmware on the G900A (including the UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
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AptLogic said:
This gives me an idea.... What if we use flashfire to flash G900AZ firmware on the G900A (including the UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
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You could always try it. I don't know exactly how well it will work.
You would have to be rooted FIRST on the G900A in order for FlashFire to work. If i remember correctly anything already on LP can't be rooted or downgraded back to KK.
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Y'know what would be really nice???: Seeing that android updates are only good for 2yrs on a particular model after its initial released, and the given the fact that most carries plans are only 2yrs; wouldn't it be nice if (for sake of argument in THIS thread) AT&T would release a firmware for their phones, that would unlock the bootloader and possibly SIM unlock the phone as well. I mean after 2yrs the device is paid for and quite frankly no longer belongs to them. I hate the idea of being forced to either get a new device once my plan has expired or use MY phone with the carrier its branded under. Of course it probably has everything to with them making their money from those of us who can't do without having a new device every year.
So I can pull a copy of the G900AZ engineering firmware I found, but I doubt we'll be able to flash it. What is was thinking is that we use beaups CID changer to make our device into one similar to the cricket wireless one. Since it is essentially a dev edition of our phone.
You cant just flash a unlocked bootloader to a locked bootloader phone. A specific explout must be developed to defeat the bootloader. Simply shashing over it will never work.
The G900AZ is just a rebranded version of the G900A though. I don't think there are any glaring differences like there would be from G900T to G900A. If the aboot does flash then it would be a simple unlock.
@NavSad @AptLogic
If you wanna try this, here's a link to their firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900AZ/
You'd most likely need to extract the correct files and be on the correct versions before flashing these.
Apparently, something similar happened with the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, where the MetroPCS firmware was flashed on the T-mobile firmware.
Vesnyx said:
The G900AZ is just a rebranded version of the G900A though. I don't think there are any glaring differences like there would be from G900T to G900A. If the aboot does flash then it would be a simple unlock.
@NavSad @AptLogic
If you wanna try this, here's a link to their firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900AZ/
You'd most likely need to extract the correct files and be on the correct versions before flashing these.
Apparently, something similar happened with the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, where the MetroPCS firmware was flashed on the T-mobile firmware.
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I tried ODINing the G900AZTUU3BOG3 firmware, and it immediately returned a SECURE CHECK FAIL: aboot
I'll try using FlashFireon it tomorrow during my batch of tests.
AptLogic said:
I tried ODINing the G900AZTUU3BOG3 firmware, and it immediately returned a SECURE CHECK FAIL: aboot
I'll try using FlashFireon it tomorrow during my batch of tests.
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Just so I can get an idea of what everyone's fuse values are, do you mind telling me what you see after RP SWREV in Download Mode.
NavSad said:
Just so I can get an idea of what everyone's fuse values are, do you mind telling me what you see after RP SWREV in Download Mode.
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Mine are S1, T1, R1, A2, P1. I'm on Lollipop 5.0 with with ability to downgrade to NCE.
Also @AptLogic, maybe try through stock recovery, just as a precautionary measure.
P l e a s e do not try this
So I tried using FlashFire to flash the G900AZ firmware and I HARD BRICKED MY PHONE.
If anyone wants to give me advice on how to unbrick it PLEASE DO because I have to put all my development on hold indefinitely until I can unbrick it or buy a new one (which isn't likely because I don't have the cash for that right now).
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So I tried using FlashFire to flash the G900AZ firmware and I HARD BRICKED MY PHONE.
If anyone wants to give me advice on how to unbrick it PLEASE DO because I have to put all my development on hold indefinitely until I can unbrick it or buy a new one (which isn't likely because I don't have the cash for that right now).
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Try using a debrick image.
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Try using a debrick image.
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I can't get the phone to boot, not even into Download Mode
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I can't get the phone to boot, not even into Download Mode
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Does it show up as qualcomm qhusb hulk when connected to your pc in device manager?
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Does it show up as qualcomm qhusb hulk when connected to your pc in device manager?
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I took the battery out of the phone and hooked it up to my computer and its showing up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM14)" in device manager
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I took the battery out of the phone and hooked it up to my computer and its showing up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM14)" in device manager
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I would try this method:
Grab a sdcard
Grab a debrick image here:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767140194
Then put the sdcard in your computer and use Win32 DiskImager to write to the sdcard. After that, put the sdcard in your phone and boot into Download Mode.
If your phone isn't fixable using this method you'd have to try JTAG.
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I would try this method:
Grab a sdcard
Grab a debrick image here:UPLOADING
Then put the sdcard in your computer and use Win32 DiskImager to write to the sdcard. After that, put the sdcard in your phone and boot into Download Mode.
If your phone isn't fixable using this method you'd have to try JTAG.
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Is the debrick image just the first 200MB of the phone's data?
rooted my phone....but now i heard 5.1 on its way.........
so i would like to flash stock and unroot and lock bootloader.......
searched the whole web but all i got is a video tutorial ........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS0eVAfpBIo
any idea will this work on xt1092 ??????????
or anyone have any simpler method ???????
rohithksaj said:
rooted my phone....but now i heard 5.1 on its way.........
so i would like to flash stock and unroot and lock bootloader.......
searched the whole web but all i got is a video tutorial ........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS0eVAfpBIo
any idea will this work on xt1092 ??????????
or anyone have any simpler method ???????
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You don't have to lock boot loader in order to get the new 5.1. By now is a soak and the only way to get it is side loading the zip. When the official 5.1 arrives I am pretty sure that some folks will upload the entire system image and you will only need to flash the files via fast boot. Be patient. And yes, it will work with any variant of the Moto X.
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I have flashed back to stock using that method..but now I have lost my signal..it shows no signal and no Sim card..help me please...xt 1092..
rohithksaj said:
I have flashed back to stock using that method..but now I have lost my signal..it shows no signal and no Sim card..help me please...xt 1092..
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The stock recovery image is intended for the USA pure edition, not any others. The main difference is the modem you flash might not work in all international locations.
That's the only thing I can think of, try and find a community posted image from your region and flash that instead of the USA image.
Alternatively only flash the modem files from your region.
Hi guys I have the latest firmware installed ( see screenshot) whenever I try to obtain root via chain fires autoroot or through custom kernel for n9208 my phone gets stuck at bootloader. Is there any way to fix this.
Ps the crom services app always force closes . And I followed every step on root tutorials
Hi, i got same problem with new firmware update, lost my root and tried to root again with chainfire autoroot, but didnt work, tried a couple of times...no luck, at this step i still can boot android, then tried flash xiaolu kernel...at this step i got boot loop, both space kernel also failed to boot, so if you havent flash any kernel with odin, you still can boot after flashing twrp recovery, but if you already messed with kernel, there no way to to fix it...better flassh new firmware, and use stock until someone can find a way to root 5.1.1, hope its help...
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Hi, i got same problem with new firmware update, lost my root and tried to root again with chainfire autoroot, but didnt work, tried a couple of times...no luck, at this step i still can boot android, then tried flash xiaolu kernel...at this step i got boot loop, both space kernel also failed to boot, so if you havent flash any kernel with odin, you still can boot after flashing twrp recovery, but if you already messed with kernel, there no way to to fix it...better flassh new firmware, and use stock until someone can find a way to root 5.1.1, hope its help...
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Isn't there a way we can simply downgrade to the last rootable firmware?
if you're on the latest firmware, i recall having to install the AOK2 bootloader to root my N9208 using the original root methods (not the Systemlesss Root method). check the TWRP thread for details. The situation may have changed, but when i upgraded my firmware to AOL1, i had to downgrade the bootloader to AOK2 to regain root.
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if you're on the latest firmware, i recall having to install the AOK2 bootloader to root my N9208 using the original root methods (not the Systemlesss Root method). check the TWRP thread for details. The situation may have changed, but when i upgraded my firmware to AOL1, i had to downgrade the bootloader to AOK2 to regain root.
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How did you downgraded your boot loader? I am sorry but I'm really new to galaxy development.
PS is it safe to flash a firmware from December over my current version which is from march
Lucas Eugene said:
How did you downgraded your boot loader? I am sorry but I'm really new to galaxy development.
PS is it safe to flash a firmware from December over my current version which is from march
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check the TWRP thread for details and links to downgrade the bootloader. please note/remember, i downgraded from AOL1 to AOK2. not sure if this works with any firmware newer than AOL1. in my case, i reflashed the AOL1 firmware, then downgraded/flashed the AOK2 bootloader and then rooted using the original 9208 root method.
cortez.i said:
check the TWRP thread for details and links to downgrade the bootloader. please note/remember, i downgraded from AOL1 to AOK2. not sure if this works with any firmware newer than AOL1. in my case, i reflashed the AOL1 firmware, then downgraded/flashed the AOK2 bootloader and then rooted using the original 9208 root method.
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Thanks so much for your advice! I was finally able to roof my phone. Realised that I was being too noobish
Thanks for your time
Lucas Eugene said:
Thanks so much for your advice! I was finally able to roof my phone. Realised that I was being too noobish
Thanks for your time
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Hi, how do you do it can explain step by step, thanks, i believed many N9208 user need it
Note 5 N9208 6.0.1 Root without Seandroid Error - https://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-note-5-duos-sm-n9208
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travis82 said:
This is for the U.S. Unlocked variant. SM-G935U
Flash twrp via odin: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224389793
Rom (bloated) + Kernel: re-doing rom
no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.1.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224381666
Flash twrp via odin, Boot up in to twrp, format data partition, flash the rom that you copied to your phones sd or microsd card, than flash no-verity because I forgot to fix it in your kernels ramdisk.
This is a test our devies are exactly the same minus the dual sim card part. Please post back and let me know O the rom is pre rooted and the kernel is permissive too.
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Crossing my fingers that something good will come of this though I am a bit skeptical.
Hi there. I TEST it on my G935T but not with out some issue. Flashing the rom TRIPS QUALCOMM SECURITY BOOT, the BINARY GOES CUSTOM. To BOOT the phone, you'll have to FLASH THE US SM-G935 Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT Tar file for the phone to BOOT. That FILE changes the BINARY from CUSTOM to OFFICIAL and BOOT up. Next issue, the PHONE randomly REBOOT WHILE THE WI-FI ON. Turn off the WIFI and skip through everything, and you'll be ok after that. The PHONE I used to FLASH THE ROM HAVE NO SIM CARD IN IT, So I don't know if you'll get RANDOM REBOOTS AS IT CONNETED TO LTE. As for the ROM, it LOOKS FAIRLY AS STOCK G935U FIRMWARE. I compared it with my G935T RUNNING STOCK OFFICIAL G935U FIRMWARE, it LOOKS THE SAME EXCEPT FOR THE VOICEMAIL APP and the phone SAY CUSTOM. IT WOULD OF WORK, it just have to prepared different to FLASH USING FLASHFIRE app. Just a little bit more TWEAKS AND IT WILL RUN ON ALL US SNAPDRAGON SM-G935 MODELS.
Okay so what's all been debloated? Also had issues with twrp recently when I downloaded it through the play store. Next question is SU removed when doing a hard reset? Otherwise than those of definitely want to run it. Let me set up an account here, I have some questions like removing knock and stuff like that but if you could answer what I asked it'd be great.
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Okay so what's all been debloated? Also had issues with twrp recently when I downloaded it through the play store. Next question is SU removed when doing a hard reset? Otherwise than those of definitely want to run it. Let me set up an account here, I have some questions like removing knock and stuff like that but if you could answer what I asked it'd be great.
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It says this is a bloated ROM, and download directly from the links provided for the best chance of it working. There is a reason they provide the downloads sometimes.
Ok so let me get this strait. That bootimage sets the status to official? is that because its a stock kernel? The wifi can be fixed with a default.prop edit so can secure storage. Give me more info on that boot tar you guys have to use. Maybe I can modify it with my kernel blob so it boots through still.
G935U Int unlocked users, did you use crom.apk to unlock your bootloaders? If so I can compile a kernel for YOU when I get the time. But if you used crom.apk than unlocked your bootloaders, than in dev options have oem unlock checked still, that top rom and kernel should boot up. The wifi issues, you can fix by editing default.prop, secure storage also.
So I really need you G935U users to speak up like I had to tell the dual sim guys. Does this work on SM-G935U? :
Download and install S6-Crom.apk, it will allow the bootloader to be unlocked for the S7 Edge SM-G9350:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3270074&d=1429412423
NOTE: You must Enable Developer Options in Settings and turn on OEM Unlock!!!
travis82 said:
This is for the U.S. Unlocked variant. SM-G935U
Flash twrp via odin: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224389793
Rom (bloated): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767106988
Kernel permissive: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767106995
no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.1.zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224381666
Flash twrp via odin, Boot up in to twrp, format data partition, flash the rom that you copied to your phones sd or microsd card, than flash no-verity because I forgot to fix it in your kernels ramdisk.
This is a test your devies are exactly the same minus the dual sim card part. Please post back and let me know O the rom is pre rooted and the kernel is permissive too.
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Can Twrp be flashed on a Tmobile s7Edge flashed with the U firmware?????
travis82 said:
G935U Int unlocked users, did you use crom.apk to unlock your bootloaders? If so I can compile a kernel for YOU when I get the time. But if you used crom.apk than unlocked your bootloaders, than in dev options have oem unlock checked still, that top rom and kernel should boot up. The wifi issues, you can fix by editing default.prop, secure storage also.
So I really need you G935U users to speak up like I had to tell the dual sim guys. Does this work on SM-G935U? :
Download and install S6-Crom.apk, it will allow the bootloader to be unlocked for the S7 Edge SM-G9350:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3270074&d=1429412423
NOTE: You must Enable Developer Options in Settings and turn on OEM Unlock!!!
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Well, I can't speak for the genuine 935U, but I tried it on my SM-G935R4 (US Cellular) and it force-closes upon opening. If it helps at all, I'm not running the stock USCC ROM, but rather the Verizon-based Stang5.0litre custom ROM that can be found over in the Verizon S7E forum. I've successfully used the 935U firmware on this phone also. Kinda makes me think it's not gonna work on a real 935U either, but I dunno.
(Oh and yeah, I've been wondering about TWRP too - Can we really flash it through Odin despite the bootloader lock?)
The G935U bootloader cannot be unlock nor can any USA S7 models that I know of. I tried to flash the twrp after installing the s6-crom.apk , but twrp won't flash and the s6-crom.apk keeps FC.
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Than what model is the unlocked single sim s7 edge snapdragon?
It's the SM-G935U it has sim unlocked but has a locked bootloader.
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travis82 said:
Than what model is the unlocked single sim s7 edge snapdragon?
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I believe there's a Chinese version with snapdragon that's G9300 not G930U
Kernel no funciona el enlace
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Does not work the link to the amigo kernel, you can pass it to me please? Best regards!
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G935U Int unlocked users, did you use crom.apk to unlock your bootloaders? If so I can compile a kernel for YOU when I get the time. But if you used crom.apk than unlocked your bootloaders, than in dev options have oem unlock checked still, that top rom and kernel should boot up. The wifi issues, you can fix by editing default.prop, secure storage also.
So I really need you G935U users to speak up like I had to tell the dual sim guys. Does this work on SM-G935U? :
Download and install S6-Crom.apk, it will allow the bootloader to be unlocked for the S7 Edge SM-G9350:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3270074&d=1429412423
NOTE: You must Enable Developer Options in Settings and turn on OEM Unlock!!!
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We don't have unlocked bootloaders crom apk force closes on opening it
Has anyone tried this on the G935U with success or can this device be rooted?
This doesn't work for the SM-G935U the crom.apk force closes without it we cannot unlock bootloader
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Twrp doesn't flash thru Odin. I have eng bootloader installed but Odin freezes at start. How long should it take to start to flash?
Any update on this
I've tried loading twrp through odin but keep getting a fail. I'm rooted and was wondering if it's easier to just add it through adb? Or would it be possible to flash it through the terminal emulator? I'd really like to get exposed on my phone lol I'm Currently on a 935A with the 935U firmware Rooted
Hi guys. It's been a while since I rooted this phone because my work wouldnt allow it. Anyway I finally got it rooted (v 6.0.1) and TWRP going. I was thiking about flashing the CMRemix rom and they mention "You MUST be on the Latest Bootloader and Modem for your Carrier - D0K2 for Tmo SM-N910T". Where do I even find out if im using that? My current baseband is N910TUVSEPG2 if that helps.
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Hi guys. It's been a while since I rooted this phone because my work wouldnt allow it. Anyway I finally got it rooted (v 6.0.1) and TWRP going. I was thiking about flashing the CMRemix rom and they mention "You MUST be on the Latest Bootloader and Modem for your Carrier - D0K2 for Tmo SM-N910T". Where do I even find out if im using that? My current baseband is N910TUVSEPG2 if that helps.
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Here you go
Modem dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312978532265371269
Bootloader dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767112946
Choose BL tab in odin to flash bootloader
Choise CP tab in odin to flash modem
Must Flash both files otherwise simcard and wifi will not work in cm13.
On cm13 first boot if sim does not work just restart device and it will work fine
Trex888 said:
Here you go
Modem dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312978532265371269
Bootloader dok2
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767112946
Choose BL tab in odin to flash bootloader
Choise CP tab in odin to flash modem
Must Flash both files otherwise simcard and wifi will not work in cm13.
On cm13 first boot if sim does not work just restart device and it will work fine
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Thanks! I used it for a bit, but im still doing some tinkering around. But that definately got me going!