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Hello!
Here is the full G925VVRS4DQD1 Odin manual update to 7.0 Nougat for everyone to enjoy. You can flash from any current version you have now it doesn't matter whether you are on 5.1.1 or 6.0.1.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862722630
If for whatever reason you want to downgrade or don't like 7.0, you can safely downgrade to any of the below versions without any issues. After you flash a lower android version using Odin, phone might get stuck on Verizon logo. If that happens, all you need to do is boot into recovery and do a factory wipe/reset and phone will boot right up after that.
G925VVRS4CQA3 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862700500
G925VVRS4CPL3 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298921946
G925VVRU4CPK2 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224407601
G925VVRU4CPD2 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24566454284190657
G925VVRU4BOK7 (5.1.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087018504
G925VVRU4BOG9 (5.1.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347845467
Thanks a lot! I downloaded one from sammobile but there was one only one file, modified date 4/07...
I notice the files within the zip from your link mention REV02 and are dated 4/26.
G925V_G925VVRS4DQD1_VZW_USA_v7.0_IMEIAUTHORITY.COM.zip
2.54 GB (2,732,088,886 bytes)
MD5: 145a137d2c639b30ef5addac9094f331
I have attached the results from HashMyFiles for the 4 within the archive (Filename, MD5, SHA1, CRC32, SHA-256, SHA-512, SHA-384, Modified Time, File Size).
@toutanje Out of curiosity, how did you determine which builds you can safely downgrade to from 7.0? Is it something you personally tested or did someone recently go through the hard work and post their results somewhere? BTW, you can now add G925VVRS4CQA3 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862700500 as two people have confirmed downgrade success here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/help/downgrading-nougat-t3601096 . One used firmware from sammobile and the other directly from the link above. This is the very last build available for Marshmallow.
Hi there. I installed the new update on my s6 edge 7.0 via verizon software updating tool.am noticing the sound quality of mt s6 edge has been changed.before the sound quality was thick and now its not that thick anymore.i want to bring back the thick quality sound on my s6 edge.there is setting called sound quality and effects but i cant manage to get back that sound quality i had with 6.0. Is there anyone who able to notice this change in the sound?
blkt said:
@toutanje Out of curiosity, how did you determine which builds you can safely downgrade to from 7.0? Is it something you personally tested or did someone recently go through the hard work and post their results somewhere? BTW, you can now add G925VVRS4CQA3 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862700500 as two people have confirmed downgrade success here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/help/downgrading-nougat-t3601096 . One used firmware from sammobile and the other directly from the link above. This is the very last build available for Marshmallow.
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With a very a simple observation, no testing or anything needed
G925VVRS4DQD1 <-- you see the 4 towards the end of firmware build? That is the revision bit number. This means you can flash ANY firmware for that model with a 4 or higher. Take this 5.1.1 firmware for example ---> G925VVRU3BOG5. Even though this firmware is also 5.1.1 like the ones from above, this particular one will NOT work because it is on an older firmware revision bit (3).
The same is true and goes for ALL Samsung phone/tablet models and firmwares.
toutanje said:
With a very a simple observation, no testing or anything needed
G925VVRS4DQD1 <-- you see the 4 towards the end of firmware build? That is the revision bit number. This means you can flash ANY firmware for that model with a 4 or higher. Take this 5.1.1 firmware for example ---> G925VVRU3BOG5. Even though this firmware is also 5.1.1 like the ones from above, this particular one will NOT work because it is on an older firmware revision bit (3).
The same is true and goes for ALL Samsung phone/tablet models and firmwares.
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That is very good to know. Yeah I noticed it about the firmware naming convention but I had no idea what the value means (or the character before revision bit, U has become S). My phone out of the box was on G925VVRU3BOG5, so I guess I could go all the way back to G925VVRU4BOG7 if "needed" lol.
One of my fears about Nougat is about all the work they did to automate and place updates into the background. This could allow disabling of downgrades, or anything else at the discretion of Samsung and/or the carrier. I think this has already been done in Marshmallow, just on a smaller scale for security fixes. Anyway, it seems to me like an attack vector waiting to happen: less control over my phone combined with an easy way to break things. Imagine all the troubleshooting fun we will have.
So I upgraded to nougat. I'm having battery issues and just want to go back to marshmallow. but I'm having problems. The nougat rom installs just fine with odin. But when I try with any of the 6.0.1 roms it was failing. Then I noticed that re-partition was chcekd. So I unchecked it and now it goes through the process just fine. But now the complains with dm-verity verification failed. I can install nougat on it no problem. It's just the downgrade that's not working... any clues?
toutanje said:
With a very a simple observation, no testing or anything needed
G925VVRS4DQD1 <-- you see the 4 towards the end of firmware build? That is the revision bit number. This means you can flash ANY firmware for that model with a 4 or higher. Take this 5.1.1 firmware for example ---> G925VVRU3BOG5. Even though this firmware is also 5.1.1 like the ones from above, this particular one will NOT work because it is on an older firmware revision bit (3).
The same is true and goes for ALL Samsung phone/tablet models and firmwares.
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I actually managed to get the N925V to downgrade all the way back to the firmware version G925VVRU3BOG5.. May have cost some money for some very specific files but my phone's back on G925VVRU3BOG5 and it's really only a test phone for someone I do work for! I have it rooted with SuperSU and not kingroot and I created a script to keep the phone set to "permissive" so it's able to do full reboots and not just hot reboots using xposed... Unfortunately it seemed like no one cared about it when I posted it in the other thread so it's probably not worth it to a lot of people but I think it is with the amount of fine tuning I did to get it to where it is today!!
MrMike2182 said:
I actually managed to get the N925V to downgrade all the way back to the firmware version G925VVRU3BOG5.. May have cost some money for some very specific files but my phone's back on G925VVRU3BOG5 and it's really only a test phone for someone I do work for! I have it rooted with SuperSU and not kingroot and I created a script to keep the phone set to "permissive" so it's able to do full reboots and not just hot reboots using xposed... Unfortunately it seemed like no one cared about it when I posted it in the other thread so it's probably not worth it to a lot of people but I think it is with the amount of fine tuning I did to get it to where it is today!!
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Mike! Can you explain how you did it? I'm stuck on nougat. Every time I try to downgrade, I get the dm verity error. I've tried all the 6.0.1 version and the 5.0.1. No luck . I'm back on nougat. Can you please let us know your process... Thanks!
Did you have to select anything special in the options? I just left it at default which is Auto reboot & F. Reset Time.
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Mike! Can you explain how you did it? I'm stuck on nougat. Every time I try to downgrade, I get the dm verity error. I've tried all the 6.0.1 version and the 5.0.1. No luck . I'm back on nougat. Can you please let us know your process... Thanks!
Did you have to select anything special in the options? I just left it at default which is Auto reboot & F. Reset Time.
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I mean I could but I had to shell out some money for this firmware and I don't even know if you can flash it with odin because I don't use odin I bought a box to do my flashing since I work on so many phone's and odin just doesn't cut it.
No Worries. Finally figured it out. Good luck to you
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I mean I could but I had to shell out some money for this firmware and I don't even know if you can flash it with odin because I don't use odin I bought a box to do my flashing since I work on so many phone's and odin just doesn't cut it.
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I was able to use this to flash my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from 5.1.1 to 7.0.
Not that I want to upgrade again, but is there a 7.1.2 available? Is there a routine schedule for that sort of thing or was the 7.0 Nougat think kind of a special case?
Thanks!
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WyrdWyrd said:
I was able to use this to flash my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from 5.1.1 to 7.0.
Not that I want to upgrade again, but is there a 7.1.2 available? Is there a routine schedule for that sort of thing or was the 7.0 Nougat think kind of a special case?
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I haven't been keeping up, but now curious. Verizon shows DQH1 as current (a 7.0 build), while sammobile and androidfilehost show four builds available (all 7.0).
Ok, so I updated my G925V with nougat, now I'm just wondering if anyone has come out with a way to root this build? That's what I'm waiting for. Plz fill me in when that happens. Thanks.
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I mean I could but I had to shell out some money for this firmware and I don't even know if you can flash it with odin because I don't use odin I bought a box to do my flashing since I work on so many phone's and odin just doesn't cut it.
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I've been wanting to get one too. Which box plus tool do you use?
Delgoth said:
I've been wanting to get one too. Which box plus tool do you use?
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I use the Z3x box and Octoplus box I have 2 of them for different phone makers but I have so many different wire connectors that I lost count because what works on Samsung doesn't work on LG, HTC etc etc.. You can find them pretty cheap but I'd avoid buying from eBay because of to many scams selling broken or bad boxes that can't be activated.
Team Z3x .com
MrMike2182 said:
I use the Z3x box and Octoplus box I have 2 of them for different phone makers but I have so many different wire connectors that I lost count because what works on Samsung doesn't work on LG, HTC etc etc.. You can find them pretty cheap but I'd avoid buying from eBay because of to many scams selling broken or bad boxes that can't be activated.
Team Z3x .com
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was this the only way to downgrade? im on 6.0.1 and im not able to downgrade to 5.1.1 for root lol
raven213 said:
was this the only way to downgrade? im on 6.0.1 and im not able to downgrade to 5.1.1 for root lol
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You unfortunately cannot downgrade the bootloader once you updated to 6.0.1 you lost the ability to go back and there's so far, no way possible to do it.
Peace All...
I am currently on Minotauras ROM (MM) and would like to update my Note 5 920G to the latest Nougat firmware---so I can download a Nougat custom ROM (i know one is not dependent on the other, but I was always taught that if the base changes, its best to update the firmware to avoid any potential problems). However, I'm unclear as to what steps should be taken to update the firmware--I'm relatively new to SamSung devices. I know Odin is the update utility, but unclear whether I should first flash a "stock" Marshmallow Recovery and stock ROM--then take OTA...or can I just flash the Nougat firmware and then flash TWRP? What happens to my data & apps? Will all settings be erased?
Please advise.....
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Peace All...
I am currently on Minotauras ROM (MM) and would like to update my Note 5 920G to the latest Nougat firmware---so I can download a Nougat custom ROM (i know one is not dependent on the other, but I was always taught that if the base changes, its best to update the firmware to avoid any potential problems). However, I'm unclear as to what steps should be taken to update the firmware--I'm relatively new to SamSung devices. I know Odin is the update utility, but unclear whether I should first flash a "stock" Marshmallow Recovery and stock ROM--then take OTA...or can I just flash the Nougat firmware and then flash TWRP? What happens to my data & apps? Will all settings be erased?
Please advise.....
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1)You are on stock Marshmallow 6.0.1 right as i guess so? Then you have MM bootloader(But if you are on 5.0.1 lollipop bootloader then you need atleast upgrade you bootloader to 6.0.1, you can find MM bootloaders at Samsung galaxy note 5 android development thread anywhere mostly at Dr.ketan Rom N8 S8+ port/You can also find Nougat bootloaders there only)
2)Don't worry then if you want to upgrade to any custom nougat rom then you can simply download prefer one and install through TWRP as you installed Minotorus Rom(Assuming You are on Marshmallow Bootloader and Oem unlocking/Usb debugging options are enabled from Developers option)
3)Or if you want to update your stock firmware to official Nougat for updated model and bootloader after that want to try Custom nougat rom, then you can download official Stock 7.0 firmware for your device N920G and specific country if available from websites like sammobile.com or samsungupdates.com etc (I am unknown about your country afaik samsung released 7.0 for N920G for some specific countries atm, like for asian countries not for latin american countries)
4)Further Odin flashing guides you can find also here within forum only, if you have any query related to odin flashing you can ask me i will provide you Odin flashing guide also(Kindly don't forget to enable Oem unlocking and Usb debugging option from developers option before flashing anything using Odin or you may brick your device)
5)You can also flash official stock 6.0.1 and update through OTA to 7.0 but above mentioned method is easy to directly update to nougat(Only if official Stock 7.0 nougat firmware available for your device model no and country)
6)While updating to stock firmware using odin, all your user data stored on internal storage will be lost(If you directly flash custom nougat rom on minotorus rom then user data stored on internal storage will be there) so i will suggest you take backup of your current data
Peace!!
First off--THANK YOU DroidHackeR for your response. I was out of town so I coulnt respond sooner. But Yes...I'm on MM 6.01 and I would prefer to upgrade to the offical 7.0 firmware. My model number is 920G, which I think is an International model.I am in the Unite States and using Tmobile's bands. I looked on sammobile and saw that they did have the official firmware (but for Bangladesh, India--I didnt see anything that said International...and thats where I kinda got stuck, cause I dont know if that firmware would be compatible). With that being said--I guess my best option would be to flash an official stock 6.01 firmware and then take the update? I have OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled.
Could you please walk me through flashing via Odin? Like where would I find the stock 6.01 firmware? Sammobile as well? I know I will loose my data..I've backed up most of my files.
Thank you again for help!
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Peace!!
First off--THANK YOU DroidHackeR for your response. I was out of town so I coulnt respond sooner. But Yes...I'm on MM 6.01 and I would prefer to upgrade to the offical 7.0 firmware. My model number is 920G, which I think is an International model.I am in the Unite States and using Tmobile's bands. I looked on sammobile and saw that they did have the official firmware (but for Bangladesh, India--I didnt see anything that said International...and thats where I kinda got stuck, cause I dont know if that firmware would be compatible). With that being said--I guess my best option would be to flash an official stock 6.01 firmware and then take the update? I have OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled.
Could you please walk me through flashing via Odin? Like where would I find the stock 6.01 firmware? Sammobile as well? I know I will loose my data..I've backed up most of my files.
Thank you again for help!
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Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just flashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
force70 said:
Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just uflashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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Hi,
Thanks for your inputs. I tried same steps for my N9208 dual SIM with stock 6.0.1 firmware from sammobile.
After Odin flash, boots to stock recovery and throws dm-verify check failed error.
Please share your suggestions.
TheRealFighter said:
Hi,
Thanks for your inputs. I tried same steps for my N9208 dual SIM with stock 6.0.1 firmware from sammobile.
After Odin flash, boots to stock recovery and throws dm-verify check failed error.
Please share your suggestions.
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I would suggest that next time you use the search function to try and help your self first as learning is key here.
That said i did a quick search for you which led to many results but this is an excellent read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306/page2
force70 said:
I would suggest that next time you use the search function to try and help your self first as learning is key here.
That said i did a quick search for you which led to many results but this is an excellent read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306/page2
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I did read that thread. Too many answers and not much clarity.
Hence asked you.
Anyway thanks.
TheRealFighter said:
I did read that thread. Too many answers and not much clarity.
Hence asked you.
Anyway thanks.
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That was only one of numerous results which resulted from a quick search though i posted that because i am familiar with it.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
*Need a working 6.01 Firmware for 920G International*
force70 said:
Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just flashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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Peace...
Well.. I searched YouTube video tutorials, GooGle searched and went to SamFirmware and downloaded a 6.01 stock firmware. However, the file I downloaded was for Bangladesh (I have a 920G model) and it failed when trying to flash it via Odin. So I downloaded another 6.01 firmware--this time for Brazil (as all tutorials have stated that as long as the model number is the same its ok to flash). At first the green loading bar was working and it got all the way through to radio image and then it failed---but now my system has been wiped and now my phone is bricked. Do you or any other member know of a 920G 6.01 firmware that is compatible for the USA? It appears the radios are not compatible causing it to FAIL in flashing it in Odin.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
ZEDEK said:
Peace...
Well.. I searched YouTube video tutorials, GooGle searched and went to SamFirmware and downloaded a 6.01 stock firmware. However, the file I downloaded was for Bangladesh (I have a 920G model) and it failed when trying to flash it via Odin. So I downloaded another 6.01 firmware--this time for Brazil (as all tutorials have stated that as long as the model number is the same its ok to flash). At first the green loading bar was working and it got all the way through to radio image and then it failed---but now my system has been wiped and now my phone is bricked. Do you or any other member know of a 920G 6.01 firmware that is compatible for the USA? It appears the radios are not compatible causing it to FAIL in flashing it in Odin.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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1)Did you try to put 4files firmware that comes with BL,AP,Modem,CL separately?
2)As You can get into download mode successfully kindly install samsung smartswitch on your phone>connect your device to pc while in download mode>open smartswitch>select emergency software recovery so that it will recognise your device as well as actual latest firmware for your device to be installed
3)If smartswitch doesn't help anymore, try with full firmware(4 files firmwate of any of Latin American countries as you stated for USA, may be the country's that lies near to you by region) but this time you need to uninstall smartswitch or Samsung kies in case installed as it could possibly mess up with Odin flashing
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1)Did you try to put 4files firmware that comes with BL,AP,Modem,CL separately?
2)As You can get into download mode successfully kindly install samsung smartswitch on your phone>connect your device to pc while in download mode>open smartswitch>select emergency software recovery so that it will recognise your device as well as actual latest firmware for your device to be installed
3)If smartswitch doesn't help anymore, try with full firmware(4 files firmwate of any of Latin American countries as you stated for USA, may be the country's that lies near to you by region) but this time you need to uninstall smartswitch or Samsung kies in case installed as it could possibly mess up with Odin flashing
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Peace AssassinsCreed...
Thank you for ur response. This is my first SamSung phone---I came from HTC and was familiar with their process of rooting and updating (which was a pain)--but I'm totally unfamiliar with Odin.
When you say put the files in separately---i'm not sure what you mean, cause when I extract the Update zip, I only get a a tar file---should I unzip in a folder?
Thanks again!!!
Use flash fire
Hello everyone, here is the latest G900AUCS4DQD1 full Odin update. With this, you may update from ANY version you currently have such as 4.4.4, 5.0, 5.1.1, or 6.0.1. Simply flash all 4 files after you extract using Odin and you will be on the latest and newest update. This WILL wipe your phone so make sure you backup your phone.
G900AUCS4DQD1 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862725335
If for any reason you wish to downgrade, you can safely flash any of the following full Odin firmware's without any issue. Phone will hang after flashing on startup at AT&T logo. Simply boot into recovery and perform factory wipe/reset and it will boot up fine after that. After wiping data/resetting phone, it will look like it got stuck again on AT&T logo but give it a few minutes and it will eventually pass this time.
G900AUCS4DQC1 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120723808
G900AUCS4DPH4 (6.0.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312968873555011029
G900AUCS4CPA6 (5.1.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307204
G900AUCU4COI5 (5.1.1) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911970945
G900AUCU4BOF3 (5.0) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862696776
Thank you again for the files, appreciated!
So, what am I doing incorrectly?
Used S5 900A on OI5
Downloaded the full Odin QC1 file.
flashed with Odin 3.11
No error messages, flashed all 4 files.
Got immediately dumped to recovery after an error screen saying the phone couldn't access knox.
Reboot, and the phone shows stuck on 5.1.1, with a baseband of QC1. It appears to be still the 5.1.1 software/ui.
tried a factory reset from recovery, no joy.
Currently downloading QD1 Odin file, I will report back.
edit: after a second full flash of all 4 files, it worked. wierd. Now running QC1. will updated to QD1 via odin shortly.
disregard this post in it's entirety. :silly:
and the QD1 Odin package flashed perfectly first time!
awesome work. thanks.
I just downloaded the 2.1Gb QD1 file, and the CRC check on the AP tar file says failed. Should I go ahead and flash my phone, is there any risk?
Downloaded the QD1 update without problems...now I wonder, how necessary is it ? since the phone is working fine.
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Downloaded the QD1 update without problems...now I wonder, how necessary is it ? since the phone is working fine.
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That's funny, I've been thinking the same thing. I will admit battery life is really good as well, but I'm thinking the new battery and the factory data reset played a role as well. Haha...
Chuckles5150 said:
That's funny, I've been thinking the same thing. I will admit battery life is really good as well, but I'm thinking the new battery and the factory data reset played a role as well. Haha...
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Installed flawlessly, I guess it's all about security that can't be seen nor noticed.
Many thanks to sharing.
Worked great! Dug the old s5 out of the bin, put this on, worked like a charm, thanks!
Trying to download but getting "failed network error" for every mirror link.
Edit: Nevermind. Found the thread that allowed me to root it from OF3 which I didn't know was possible. Went that route instead.
Can I use this file and method to update from my Galaxy S5 G900A running 4.4.2? My device in not rooted and the bootloader is locked. It is in it's original factory state.
No more update?
QE1 ?
It seems that Samsung will not be providing any further updates, so my question is, will AT&T release Noughat for Samsung Galaxy 5 G900A or is that pipe dream at this point? I didn't want to create a new thread for just this question.
Does this Update maintain root?
Thank you very much for this. After trying to root my device and failing, I couldn't get it back to normal. Hours of trying later and nothing worked, not even custom ROMs. I gave up and decided to go nuclear but still couldn't get it to work. Finally I found this, and it worked. Saved my bacon.
Guys,
I was on Android 4.4.2 which was the way the phone came. I jumped from 4.4.2 straight to this update, and installed it via Odin. No issues with the update, everything works fine.
However, There is a lot of free space on the ROM "missing", and I don't know where it is and how I can release it.
The phone is a 16gB model. What is available is 11.4 gB (the remaining probably being the firmware and OS), but of that 11.4gB, I only have about 7.5 gB to use. What gives? Is it because Odin made some kind of backup on the ROM itself? I really really would appreciate some information on this.
Thanks,
Mir
Oldies Gratitude...
Hi, I just thought you might like to know that thanks to your post and clear instructions (i.e. not assuming the reader has an encyclopedic knowledge of the S5...) I have been able to update my AT&T S5, here in the UK from Android 5 to marshmallow with everything going very smoothly. The reason I thought to write this little note is because I was born in 1947, which makes me 70 years old, and when I was growing up, the idea of a mobile phone was science fiction, so if I can do it...!
So Thank you again for sharing your expertise....
Plz upload new link with mediafire or any other, this link giving error and give message error binary md5...
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Hi i have an AT&T S6 and it has the baseband EQF1. I want to downgrade to marshmallow which baseband do you recommend?
I have tried to downgrade from nougat but the only problem I have had when I've done so is that the baseband is unknown and I have no cell signal so now what I've done is I flashed marshmallow but I have the baseband for nougat is the only way I've been able to get cell reception and to have the baseband to show up
After I've done all this I cannot get back to full nougat when I flash a stock nougat firmware using Odin it will just hang at the user data I've even let it go overnight and it never moved off of user data but I am just happy to have the phone working and hopefully I can find a fix for this
What is your security version, you must flash same. 5 to 5 or 6 to 6. i'm assuming you're 6 but since you didn't put in the your build we can only guess.
please provide us with more information so someone can help you. such as the current build number of the phones as found in settings or recovery
and what version of odin are you using? 3.12 has always worked fine for g920a for myself.
Its version 6 can you give me a link for it
obliviousmnd said:
What is your security version, you must flash same. 5 to 5 or 6 to 6. i'm assuming you're 6 but since you didn't put in the your build we can only guess.
please provide us with more information so someone can help you. such as the current build number of the phones as found in settings or recovery
and what version of odin are you using? 3.12 has always worked fine for g920a for myself.
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I have version 6 can you give me a link
Just bought S6 G920T so i'm still new to all the bootloader security issues, i flashed TWRP yesterday and got stuck on bootloop after that. Bootloop was fixed after flashing Twisted v4 rom. I set up everything including fingerprint and when i restarted the phone it gave the error "Custom Binary blocked by FRP".
Currently i am trying to revive the phone, about to flash 6.0.1 PK5 firmware.
Now i have a few questions, please answer whichever you can:
- In case flashing 6.0.1 fails the next solution is to flash 7.0 firmware, is it possible to flash Twisted v4 (6.0.1) after that? Or i have to go with Nougat roms only?
- What should i know to avoid ever having another FRP lock again with a custom rom? Dont set up fingerprint? Or enable OEM unlock option is enough?
- Any way to permanently disable this Custom Binary lock security feature?
I want to use Twisted v4 with root and fingerprint if possible (dont need Samsung Pay). Sorry if this is a repost, i tried gathering whatever info i could on this issue but still confused on these questions. Thanks in advance! :highfive:
EDIT: Looks like this forum is dead, so i'll just answer my own questions from what i learned today with first hand experience for the next confused soul.
- Flashing 6.0.1 PK5 firmware fixed the FRP lock issue (if you were on newer firmware you will need to flash that one or higher)
- Enable Developer Options by clicking Build Number a few times, in Developer Options allow OEM unlock to avoid "Custom Binary FRP lock"
Now i am using Twisted v4 with root and fingerprint enabled, TWRP is installed and no issues till now.
If root/TWRP is what you're after, is the Tmobile version the friendliest S6 to get?
RunNgun42 said:
If root/TWRP is what you're after, is the Tmobile version the friendliest S6 to get?
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Yes. The TMobile Galaxy S6 is the last Galaxy model with an unlocked bootloader.
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killerxda said:
Just bought S6 G920T so i'm still new to all the bootloader security issues, i flashed TWRP yesterday and got stuck on bootloop after that. Bootloop was fixed after flashing Twisted v4 rom. I set up everything including fingerprint and when i restarted the phone it gave the error "Custom Binary blocked by FRP".
Currently i am trying to revive the phone, about to flash 6.0.1 PK5 firmware.
Now i have a few questions, please answer whichever you can:
- In case flashing 6.0.1 fails the next solution is to flash 7.0 firmware, is it possible to flash Twisted v4 (6.0.1) after that? Or i have to go with Nougat roms only?
- What should i know to avoid ever having another FRP lock again with a custom rom? Dont set up fingerprint? Or enable OEM unlock option is enough?
- Any way to permanently disable this Custom Binary lock security feature?
I want to use Twisted v4 with root and fingerprint if possible (dont need Samsung Pay). Sorry if this is a repost, i tried gathering whatever info i could on this issue but still confused on these questions. Thanks in advance! :highfive:
EDIT: Looks like this forum is dead, so i'll just answer my own questions from what i learned today with first hand experience for the next confused soul.
- Flashing 6.0.1 PK5 firmware fixed the FRP lock issue (if you were on newer firmware you will need to flash that one or higher)
- Enable Developer Options by clicking Build Number a few times, in Developer Options allow OEM unlock to avoid "Custom Binary FRP lock"
Now i am using Twisted v4 with root and fingerprint enabled, TWRP is installed and no issues till now.
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Sorry I missed your post man. I am still rocking my S6 with Twisted Nougat so I could have helped ya out. I do not use the fingerprint option however.
cwhiatt said:
Sorry I missed your post man. I am still rocking my S6 with Twisted Nougat so I could have helped ya out. I do not use the fingerprint option however.
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Its ok bro, experience is the best teacher
don’t mean to hijack, but
Saw this now after I posted and you’re saying it’s dead (which sucks, but oh well)
Which version were you on before flashing entirely?
Any chance you could lemme know what to google to grab the 6.01 fw? I’ll try that out I guess.
I’m having frp lock and can’t even flash anything it seems, but I’ll try anything.
killerxda said:
Just bought S6 G920T so i'm still new to all the bootloader security issues, i flashed TWRP yesterday and got stuck on bootloop after that. Bootloop was fixed after flashing Twisted v4 rom. I set up everything including fingerprint and when i restarted the phone it gave the error "Custom Binary blocked by FRP".
Currently i am trying to revive the phone, about to flash 6.0.1 PK5 firmware.
Now i have a few questions, please answer whichever you can:
- In case flashing 6.0.1 fails the next solution is to flash 7.0 firmware, is it possible to flash Twisted v4 (6.0.1) after that? Or i have to go with Nougat roms only?
- What should i know to avoid ever having another FRP lock again with a custom rom? Dont set up fingerprint? Or enable OEM unlock option is enough?
- Any way to permanently disable this Custom Binary lock security feature?
I want to use Twisted v4 with root and fingerprint if possible (dont need Samsung Pay). Sorry if this is a repost, i tried gathering whatever info i could on this issue but still confused on these questions. Thanks in advance! :highfive:
EDIT: Looks like this forum is dead, so i'll just answer my own questions from what i learned today with first hand experience for the next confused soul.
- Flashing 6.0.1 PK5 firmware fixed the FRP lock issue (if you were on newer firmware you will need to flash that one or higher)
- Enable Developer Options by clicking Build Number a few times, in Developer Options allow OEM unlock to avoid "Custom Binary FRP lock"
Now i am using Twisted v4 with root and fingerprint enabled, TWRP is installed and no issues till now.
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p4cm4n88 said:
Saw this now after I posted and you’re saying it’s dead (which sucks, but oh well)
Which version were you on before flashing entirely?
Any chance you could lemme know what to google to grab the 6.01 fw? I’ll try that out I guess.
I’m having frp lock and can’t even flash anything it seems, but I’ll try anything.
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You can download the PK5 Firmware here > https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s6/SM-G920T/TMB/confirm/G920TUVU5EPK5/113173/
OR...you can try to use Samsung Kies or Samsung Smartswitch to restore your phone back to stock. You'll need the model and serial number which you can get by booting to Download mode and then pressing the home button. Once you get back up and running on stock firmware you can enable developer options then USB debugging and OEM unlock.
Once you have those taken care of you can root, install TWRP, Xposed, and flash Twisted Nougat.
hate to be annoying, but is there a better place to find this rather than a place that will take 12 hours to dl?
cwhiatt said:
You can download the PK5 Firmware here >
OR...you can try to use Samsung Kies or Samsung Smartswitch to restore your phone back to stock. You'll need the model and serial number which you can get by booting to Download mode and then pressing the home button. Once you get back up and running on stock firmware you can enable developer options then USB debugging and OEM unlock.
Once you have those taken care of you can root, install TWRP, Xposed, and flash Twisted Nougat.
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p4cm4n88 said:
hate to be annoying, but is there a better place to find this rather than a place that will take 12 hours to dl?
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Like I said u can try using Kies or Smartswitch. I have used Kies successfully on a handful of S6s without issue. Otherwise I could probably download it tomorrow at work and send you a link.
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No worries. I’ll do it overnight. Thanks
Also Odin 3.10.6 started being able to flash where 3.12.? Failed.
I got the baseband you have in your sig I just installed. Still have FRP tho and was told to wait 72 hours.
Mean time my fiancé just bought an iPhone instead.
cwhiatt said:
Like I said u can try using Kies or Smartswitch. I have used Kies successfully on a handful of S6s without issue. Otherwise I could probably download it tomorrow at work and send you a link.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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p4cm4n88 said:
No worries. I’ll do it overnight. Thanks
Also Odin 3.10.6 started being able to flash where 3.12.? Failed.
I got the baseband you have in your sig I just installed. Still have FRP tho and was told to wait 72 hours.
Mean time my fiancé just bought an iPhone instead.
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Been away from xda for a while so didnt see your post. Instead of sammobile you can usuallly find firmware on androidfilehost. If you were on 6.0.1 before then you should be able to flash this file:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120707260
if that doesnt work then 7.0 file should work (basically you need the same version that was flashed or updated version, older versions not allowed):
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=961840155545571517