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[Q] [IAMNOOB] can I flash I747UCALG1 when I'm in I747UCALH9 already?

Hello devs, I have a quick question here. I've read as many threads here as I can, but I still have this doubt before I go ahead and try to root my phone.
I just bought my Galaxy S3 I747 from AT&T yesterday, which came as I747UCALG1. Today it automatically downloaded the package from the network and updated to:
Build Number: IMM76D.I747UCALH9
Baseband Version: I747UCLH9
Kernal Version: 3.0.8-985684
My question is, since the phone is already in a newer version of firmware (I747UCALH9), can I follow mrRobinson's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426) and flash back to ATT I747UCALG1, which is actually a relatively older version, using Odin? I ask this because I have a PS3 and I know that it is technically not allowed to perform a "downgrade", and I know that it very complicated to downgrade iPhone's baseband as well. So I don't know whether this is the case for Galaxy S3 here
I just want to get my phone rooted so far. Thanks for your patience! Please let me know your comments.

First, questions should be asked in Q&A.
Odin will flash any firmware to your phone. That's why it's important to get the right dl.
But,
Even if you flash back to LG1, you will get prompted to update again.

slinson said:
Hello devs, I have a quick question here. I've read as many threads here as I can, but I still have this doubt before I go ahead and try to root my phone.
I just bought my Galaxy S3 I747 from AT&T yesterday, which came as I747UCALG1. Today it automatically downloaded the package from the network and updated to:
Build Number: IMM76D.I747UCALH9
Baseband Version: I747UCLH9
Kernal Version: 3.0.8-985684
My question is, since the phone is already in a newer version of firmware (I747UCALH9), can I follow mrRobinson's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426) and flash back to ATT I747UCALG1, which is actually a relatively older version, using Odin? I ask this because I have a PS3 and I know that it is technically not allowed to perform a "downgrade", and I know that it very complicated to downgrade iPhone's baseband as well. So I don't know whether this is the case for Galaxy S3 here
I just want to get my phone rooted so far. Thanks for your patience! Please let me know your comments.
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If your just looking for root, flash CWM with ODIN and then flash superSU with recovery.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Your counter will go up but then you can install triangle away and reset the flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114. This should take less than 5 minutes after you have read everything.
If your completly new to this check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903437
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
and pretty much read all stickies.

nakedninja42 said:
If your just looking for root, flash CWM with ODIN and then flash superSU with recovery.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Your counter will go up but then you can install triangle away and reset the flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114. This should take less than 5 minutes after you have read everything.
If your completly new to this check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903437
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
and pretty much read all stickies.
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thanks dude!

mrhaley30705 said:
First, questions should be asked in Q&A.
Odin will flash any firmware to your phone. That's why it's important to get the right dl.
But,
Even if you flash back to LG1, you will get prompted to update again.
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does that mean I'll lost root after I update?

After LH9 update, maybe. After flashing the stock firmware, definitely. There is a no trip root method (won't touch your flash counter).

mrhaley30705 said:
After LH9 update, maybe. After flashing the stock firmware, definitely. There is a no trip root method (won't touch your flash counter).
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If I understand it correctly....what mrRobinson mentioned as the following link is the no tripping method. Basically it flashes rooted official ware so the counter wouldn't be triggered, I assume? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
And even if I've done that, I still need to come up with a solution when it prompts LH9 OTA again....emmmm
Thanks a lot mrhaley!:good::laugh:

If you just want to maintain root, try this:
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just follow the directions in the app.

mrhaley30705 said:
If you just want to maintain root, try this:
just follow the directions in the app.
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thanks mrhaley30705:laugh::good::good:! you are the man!

Several people who have gone back from LH9 to LG1 get an error about android.process.acore failing when they boot. If that happens, do a factory reset in recovery and reboot.
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If u t rooted just freeze the ATT update app. Will not try to update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

lgkahn said:
If u t rooted just freeze the ATT update app. Will not try to update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
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I intend on downgrading back to LG1 also being as I get horrible battery life with LH9.
Are there any other options besides freezing it? I know titanium will freeze apps, but I hate to install that app just for one thing, being as I would never use anything else in there. Plus if I remember correctly, I think you need to purchase titanium to freeze apps. Not that I'm cheap, but I'd hate to buy the app just to freeze one thing.
So I am just trying to explore other options as well. Preferably free options.

[STOCK ROM][4.4] ND8 Kitkat ROM

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Simple. Stock rom, zipaligned and rooted. Will add some goodies later.
Note: Devs ARE FREE to use this as a base to update their roms. Have fun :good:
[SIZE=+1]MANDATORY PREREQUISITE[/SIZE]
Flash the ND8 stock tar (DO NOT FLASH WITH MOBILE ODIN. YOU ARE HIGHLY LIKELY TO BRICK IF YOU DO), if you haven't already, before you flash this. Then flash a custom recovery tar through Odin and boot into it
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[SIZE=+1]Downloads[/SIZE]
What's the difference?
Stock ROOTED Odexed: ++Download here++
Stock ROOTED Deodexed: ==Download here==
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[SIZE=+1]Download Mirrors[/SIZE]
All files are mirrored here on my new site! Link soon
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[SIZE=+1]Steps for Flashing[/SIZE]
Update your recovery to latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, whatever you are using
Download ROM
Wipe data (optional, but recommended)
Wipe internal sd (optional, but recommended)
Flash rom
Profit.
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[SIZE=+1]Mods/add-ons/other flashables[/SIZE]
Stock kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747586
Add Mobile data toggle back if you lost it: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407593098
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[SIZE=+1]Credits[/SIZE]
@JustArchi for the kitchen that finally gave us a functional updater-script
@sleshepic and @tdunham for linking me to the kitchen
@jdsingle76 for putting the zips together
@bilgerryan and @jdsingle76 for testing and @rompnit and @freeza for bouncing ideas/help
Sprint - Fast OTA's like always
Samsung - Putting together a great update
Google - For android!
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Reserved for screenshots

You Sir, are awesome. Thanks.

quick question, so this requires stock nd8 to be flashed, means it'll wipe data anyway right?

Quote:
Misc Requirements
Flash the ND8 stock tar if you haven't already.
Is this step above necessary? Or do I just follow these instructions?
Quote:
Steps for Flashing
Update your recovery to latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, whatever you are using
Download ROM
Wipe data (optional, but recommended)
Wipe internal sd (optional, but recommended)
Flash rom
Profit.

It's necessary. That's why it's listed as a requirement.
No kitkat touchwiz rom will boot on your device otherwise.

Love your work Cnexus but Im hoping you would provide a little clarification.
1) Since you say this requires installation of the stock Tar Im assuming this will still have Knox built in? specifically in the bootloader I know the apps can be deleted but the bootloader is separate.
2) If I flash the ND8 tar can I downgrade to a previous version ?

Never mind

bilgerryan said:
Never mind
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Don't click it, wait for it to download when you get to the page that says "Downloading"

docnas said:
Love your work Cnexus but Im hoping you would provide a little clarification.
1) Since you say this requires installation of the stock Tar Im assuming this will still have Knox built in? specifically in the bootloader I know the apps can be deleted but the bootloader is separate.
2) If I flash the ND8 tar can I downgrade to a previous version ?
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1) Yes. There's no way around it if you want to ever run 4.4 touchwiz.
2) You can flash any version rom, but not firmware

docnas said:
Love your work Cnexus but Im hoping you would provide a little clarification.
1) Since you say this requires installation of the stock Tar Im assuming this will still have Knox built in? specifically in the bootloader I know the apps can be deleted but the bootloader is separate.
2) If I flash the ND8 tar can I downgrade to a previous version ?
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Yes and Yes.

this thread and the above post clarifies everything for me, and i appreciate it!
successfully running 4.4 touchwiz now, flashed twrp and supersu, all is good. always appreciate all the hard work guys! and the floods of information to help along the way!

Nice. Thanks

*Damn you samsung and sprint for putting this damn knox in and making it mandatory.**

Well dang, you beat me to it. Good work dude.

Downloaded. Just waiting to charge my phone more to flash. Thanks for the hard work!
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CNexus... i remember reading a post a couple days ago about a debloating tool that you were working on for ND8, and was wondering how that's coming along? happy to be on 4.4 but also looking forward to getting rid of some of the unnecessary crap app's!

jwigley24 said:
CNexus... i remember reading a post a couple days ago about a debloating tool that you were working on for ND8, and was wondering how that's coming along? happy to be on 4.4 but also looking forward to getting rid of some of the unnecessary crap app's!
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Just use ROM Toolbox Lite

I flashed and couldn't get data to work.wouldn't even connect to WiFi?I flashed the deodexed file.

Never mind

[Q] Odin after ND8 upgrade

So this isn't really a problem for me yet, but yesterday I tried to flash MK3 with odin while on Stock ND8 because I was worried about having L710VPUDND8 which I got from here as a download, when the version Sprint is suppost to be rolling out is L710VPUCND8. Not sure why the OTA would differ from the one I got here, but anyways I tried flashing back to MK3 so I could just get the update when it was pushed to my cell and the flash failed after it got to the "aboot" part. Im wondering if this is because the version I have is higher then the version I want? And is there any way to circumvent this and go back to MK8. Also does anyone have any information about the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8? Im worried because I want to make sure I get future updates such as 4.4.3 which Im sure they will come out with. So as you see its not really a problem right now, but could become one in the future possibly.

Ryan92394 said:
So this isn't really a problem for me yet, but yesterday I tried to flash MK3 with odin while on Stock ND8 because I was worried about having L710VPUDND8 which I got from here as a download, when the version Sprint is suppost to be rolling out is L710VPUCND8. Not sure why the OTA would differ from the one I got here, but anyways I tried flashing back to MK3 so I could just get the update when it was pushed to my cell and the flash failed after it got to the "aboot" part. Im wondering if this is because the version I have is higher then the version I want? And is there any way to circumvent this and go back to MK8. Also does anyone have any information about the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8? Im worried because I want to make sure I get future updates such as 4.4.3 which Im sure they will come out with. So as you see its not really a problem right now, but could become one in the future possibly.
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DO NOT ODIN MK3 IF YOU ARE ON ND8, flash a custom ROM if you wanna go to MK3, do not flash the firmware, and I doubt there will be anymore updates. This won't work because the Knox Bootloader won't let you downgrade your firmware and you can easily brick your device trying to do so.
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bilgerryan said:
DO NOT ODIN MK3 IF YOU ARE ON ND8, flash a custom ROM if you wanna go to MK3, do not flash the firmware, and I doubt there will be anymore updates
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Okay, so just install a custom recovery and use that to flash a zipped custom rom then use odin to flash MK3?

Ryan92394 said:
Okay, so just install a custom recovery and use that to flash a zipped custom rom then use odin to flash MK3?
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No you can't downgrade to MK3 firmware you will brick. Knox won't allow it. Install a custom recovery, flash an MK3 ROM if that's what you want, but you can't go back to factory MK3.

bilgerryan said:
No you can't downgrade to MK3 firmware you will brick. Knox won't allow it. Install a custom recovery, flash an MK3 ROM if that's what you want, but you can't go back to factory MK3.
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Okay, then the only thing left to ask is if you know of what the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8 is? That is really my main concern. I just wanted to go back to mk3 to get the OTA update from sprint instead of from the zip file I downloaded from here. Could it be that Sprint made a mistake on their website showing L710PUCND8 when the version is actually PUDND8?

lol I just noticed your name is Ryan <3 awesome name =-D lol we even have the same join date oct 2011. Thatd be crazy if we had the same birthdate lmao im Sept '87 was I close? lmao

Ryan92394 said:
Okay, then the only thing left to ask is if you know of what the difference between PUCND8 and PUDND8 is? That is really my main concern. I just wanted to go back to mk3 to get the OTA update from sprint instead of from the zip file I downloaded from here. Could it be that Sprint made a mistake on their website showing L710PUCND8 when the version is actually PUDND8?
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Not sure exactly, I know N=2014, D=April, 8= 8th build of the month... Where did you see PUCND8? I took the actual OTA and it was PUDND8.

bilgerryan said:
Not sure exactly, I know N=2014, D=April, 8= 8th build of the month... Where did you see PUCND8? I took the actual OTA and it was PUDND8.
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from here: https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/782055#782055
and alternately here: http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy

bilgerryan said:
Not sure exactly, I know N=2014, D=April, 8= 8th build of the month... Where did you see PUCND8? I took the actual OTA and it was PUDND8.
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Any ideas?

Ryan92394 said:
Any ideas?
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The PUC is based on Sprint's official OTA source code. PUD is based on Samsung source code for all Sprint devices (Virgin Mobile, Boost, etc). That is the only difference from what I understand.

[OTA] NJ2 Update

Thread closed-go here-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59767783

First! Lol Thanks for posting this.

Chad The Pathfinder said:
First! Lol Thanks for posting this.
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did it break root since it's a security update?

6th_Hokage said:
did it break root since it's a security update?
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it won't flash if you're rooted... sorry to anyone who downloaded, but I forgot to check the md5sum and got a Status 7 when trying to flash so as soon as I figure this out I'll have it uploaded again

bilgerryan said:
it won't flash if you're rooted... sorry to anyone who downloaded, but I forgot to check the md5sum and got a Status 7 when trying to flash so as soon as I figure this out I'll have it uploaded again
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Ryan i mean if you try and root this stock version after the update?

Does anybody know if this include a better modem?

Soooperstar said:
Does anybody know if this include a better modem?
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Better is relative. What is better for one person may be worse for another.

6th_Hokage said:
Ryan i mean if you try and root this stock version after the update?
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No it works the same as ND8.

Sorry guys apparently I never had a good file to begin with. As soon as I do I will post it.

I can confirm that odining Philz and installing superuser Rooted it first try.
Also this can be side loaded adb.
It really runs alot smoother than before the update.
All nd8 mods have worked so far.
Nd8 deodexed Rooted and modded

Robalboa said:
I can confirm that odining Philz and installing superuser Rooted it first try.
Also this can be side loaded adb.
It really runs alot smoother than before the update.
All nd8 mods have worked so far.
Nd8 deodexed Rooted and modded
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That's probably why it worked for you, I'm getting a Status 7 error in stock recovery.

Has anyone flashed this on NJ3 boost mobile modem. Or do you have the tar available for the NJ3?
Wait sorry I didn't even read lol its just an update. I'm on the NJ3. I'm trying to get back to stock. Hellllp

allrockedout said:
Has anyone flashed this on NJ3 boost mobile modem. Or do you have the tar available for the NJ3?
Wait sorry I didn't even read lol its just an update. I'm on the NJ3. I'm trying to get back to stock. Hellllp
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The tar isn't available yet, you can try checking Kies

update .
I applied all mods from ND8. the only one that wouldn't work was the Odexed version of the hotspot mod (stuck on samsung screen)
so in turn i used ryans old deodex.zip and deodexed the rom now all works well.
i did switch back to Ktoonz kernel with the settings Ryan has on TW experience rom
im going to ask ktoonz if he can add this new kernel to his tw list of 4.4
So if you deodex after you upgrade. all the ND8 mods work: sound increase, hotspot, custom splash, etc
if you dont deodex than you'll have to use wifi tether or something like that. until someone fixes the odex hotspot
i will say it seems to run smoother and the sound quality is improved alot.

I wanted to go back to stock so I Odin'd back to ND8. I found this thread and thought I'd apply the update right away. When I boot into recovery and choose "apply update from external storage" I get a screen full of garbage. I can't take a picture or screenshot of it, but I'll type out the first several lines:
Code:
Android system recovery <3e>
K0T49H.L710VPUDND8
Choose a package to install:
/sdcard
../
=??b ?&.m? /
b.?v /
_3? ? .? /
?? ?l?.2? /
[and so on all the way down the screen]
If I choose "../" it takes me back to the main screen.
If I use my volume keys to navigate down it goes all the down and off the screen.
Any idea what's going on?

No idea. Looks like your SD is corrupted. If not, I don't know.
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My ROMs: Wicked X & Wicked S5 Xperience

I was able to sideload the update via adb.

dewey1973 said:
I was able to sideload the update via adb.
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YouTube sideload adb from qbking77 then use the same technique to sideload the update. It's worth it
Nd8 deodexed Rooted and modded

Testing full .tar for NJ2 as we type, will report back and upload a link for mediafire.
Stay tuned for general chat topic for a .tar!~
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Spark91 said:
Testing full .tar for NJ2 as we type, will report back and upload a link for mediafire.
Stay tuned for general chat topic for a .tar!~
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I mean downloading as we speak >_<

I got the NJ2 system.img unpacked. I zipped it up and will share momentarily. IT'S NOT FLASHABLE! Just the system.
Edit: HERE we go!

Bricked ?

Got stuck with boot loop and this
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I would appreciate any help....

erik077 said:
Got stuck with boot loop and this
I would appreciate any help....
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Could you explain what you were on, what you did to get you to where you are and what was used that prompted that message?

Updated from 4.4 to Lolipop and tried to root it...

erik077 said:
Updated from 4.4 to Lolipop and tried to root it...
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Which version of lollipop did you try to ODIN ?

This http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/romstockishno-knox-8-7-15-sprint-t3174350

erik077 said:
This http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/romstockishno-knox-8-7-15-sprint-t3174350
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You didnt have the correct Baseband for that.
FLash this first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/n910p-c0g5-tar-files-return-to-stock-t3174291
then
samep said:
Just the opposite with OG5: power down Odin stock tar (auto boot enabled), Odin TWRP (auto boot disabled- pull battery and USB when done), boot recovery to flash freeza kernel, recovery flash SuperSU zip.
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Downloading...
Just to explain: I managed to update to Lolipop but this first happened when trying to root. After root failed I tried link I provided but that restore gave me same error

erik077 said:
Downloading...
Just to explain: I managed to update to Lolipop but this first happened when trying to root. After root failed I tried link I provided but that restore gave me same error
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Indeed, just dont forget the kernel before rooting this time and you should be good.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347789588

xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
You didnt have the correct Baseband for that.
FLash this first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/general/n910p-c0g5-tar-files-return-to-stock-t3174291
then
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You'll love this... Now the theory is to stay on OB7 or lower bootloader, and Odin flash the OG5 modem only and then flash OG5 custom ROM to stay away from reactivation locked bootloader.
I'm not sure at what point giving up the unlocked (for reactivation) bootloader is worth keeping once updates justify waving bye to KitKat or original OB7 ROMs in favor of attaining full functionality or compatibility with updates? Sitting back a little longer to decide if update fully with tar or just bump the modem to OG5 is best. Stay tuned for more ever evolving theories, workarounds and "what the bricks?" is this.
Who knows, there may be more value in having the older bootloader if considering a near term sell to upgrade.
BTW, looks like the kernel exploit is currently only available in freeza's new OG5 stock ROM.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

samep said:
You'll love this... Now the theory is to stay on OB7 or lower bootloader, and Odin flash the OG5 modem only and then flash OG5 custom ROM to stay away from reactivation locked bootloader.
I'm not sure at what point giving up the unlocked (for reactivation) bootloader is worth keeping once updates justify waving bye to KitKat or original OB7 ROMs in favor of attaining full functionality or compatibility with updates? Sitting back a little longer to decide if update fully with tar or just bump the modem to OG5 is best. Stay tuned for more ever evolving theories, workarounds and what the bricks?
Who knows, there may be more value in having the older bootloader if considering a near term sell to upgrade.
BTW, looks like the kernel exploit is currently only available in freeza's new OG5 stock ROM.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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*facepalm* Werll, at least hell be able to get back on his feet from the stock tar.. and go from there....
i was actually thinking about that myself very often in the past weeks.. the resell value that is.
This whole thing is odd, people with the same hardware having to perform the same basic operations, but in different steps for the same end- result is just insane....

xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Indeed, just dont forget the kernel before rooting this time and you should be good.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347789588
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Should I root with "CF-Auto-Root-trltespr-trltespr-smn910p" ?

erik077 said:
Should I root with "CF-Auto-Root-trltespr-trltespr-smn910p" ?
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This works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55256620&postcount=1
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Might as well make it a useful post...
Did you at least get back on solid ground @erik077 ??

And... freeza just refreshed the exploited kernel link
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347789588
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Thank you all, this has been resolved. I am just not sure which ROM are safe for me to flash now. Suggestions?

Making backup right now and I will experiment with some.

erik077 said:
Making backup right now and I will experiment with some.
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Good deal. Glad youre out of that funk you were just in. Thats the best you can do at the moment. Kinda skim the end of the threads first as well as the OP before experimenting. Or experiment away! Youll have your backup.
Im hesitant to make any suggestions being on NK2 myself.

Thank you so much for your help

Last question: Can I go from OG5 to OF5 or not? If yes how.... if not I hope some room are coming soon...

erik077 said:
Last question: Can I go from OG5 to OF5 or not? If yes how.... if not I hope some room are coming soon...
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Early reports from OTA OG5 to OF5 was no. Freeza has one and is working on custom.
Some ROMs like Sacs, Noterized or CM12 have been claimed to flash but IMO that gets away from the fixes and security that makes OG5 Android 5.1.1 I'd stay with stock or freeza OG5 stock until custom OG5 ROMs show up.
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