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[ROM][MK5][STOCK][ODEXED/DEODEXED]- Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile

Alright folks, we're up and running. Just as the title says, this is the MK5 Boost/Virgin Mobile 4.3 update in flashable zip. Stock, zipaligned, basic. More to come in the future, but this should be enough to keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy!
PLEASE READ I've made a few changes to the wording of the OP, based on my own personal observations from running this build. This ROM is unrooted, even though it has the su and busybox "guts" in the build. Future builds will have all this cleaned up. In the meantime, when flashing, you must flash the SuperSU Update listed in the flashing instructions to regain root. Simple, I know Just thought I'd let you know! Enjoy.
Thanks:
Google, Samsung, XDA – For obvious reasons
Dsixda – For the Kitchen
@CNexus – Because frankly this couldn’t have been done without your help.
@Chainfire – SuperSU and everything else you do and continue to do. You’re a magician.
@Mr. Struck - for testing deodexed for me.
@TheBritton - For his help getting this shared around the other forums.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for whatever you do with your phone. Please flash at your own risk!
Download Links:
Stock Odexed
Stock Deodexed
Flashing Instructions:
Note: Chances are you will have problems with root upon reboot. So to save yourself the headache, I would suggest downloading and flashing the SuperSU update from the get go.
If you don’t, and it works on its own, please let me know. But if you just flash it when you flash everything else you should be golden!
1. Update your recovery to latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, whatever you are using. I used Philz, found here:Link
2. Download ROM to phone
3. Download wifi fix from here(Thanks @CNexus): Link
4. Download SuperSU Update(See note!!): Link
5. Download Knox APP remover: Link This is Knox APP Remover, and WILL NOT REMOVE KNOX FROM THE BOOTLOADER! IT WAS NEVER INSTALLED!
6. Reboot to recovery, wipe cache/dalvik
7. Flash rom, wifi fix, SuperSU update, then knox APPS remover.
8. If you haven’t done so already, and you're having problems with data, I highly suggest flashing the MK5 modem(Thanks @CNexus): Link
9. Reboot, profit
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Issues:This is an early run, so I’m sure there might be hiccups. You tell me!
ATTENTION!!!. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE 4.3 FIRMWARE. AKA THE KNOX BOOTLOADER! SO HAVE NO FEAR OF FLASHING THIS BECAUSE OF KNOX!!!

So awesome !!! Thank You for putting this together - Is this deodexed also ?

remotehugger said:
So awesome !!! Thank You for putting this together - Is this deodexed also ?
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No not yet...more to come with all that!
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Nice work!!
Is it possible to enable wireless tethering? Since updating to MK5 all wireless tether apps I've tried have failed. I'm not sure where to look to get them going again.
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britton1981 said:
Nice work!!
Is it possible to enable wireless tethering? Since updating to LK5 all wireless tether apps I've tried have failed. I'm not sure where to look to get them going again.
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I [email protected] has a hotspot mod over at the MK3 build. That should work on this one as well. That what you are referring to?
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jdsingle76 said:
I [email protected] has a hotspot mod over at the MK3 build. That should work on this one as well. That what you are referring to?
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Thanks!
I've seen that mod but didn't know if it was safe to flash on the virgin mobile build. Does that mod enable native tethering? I believe it's something in the MK5 kernel blocking tethering. I've tried all root apps like wireless tether, barnacle, etc all versions, betas, experimental to no avail.
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Thank you kind sir. Happy Thanksgiving!

Can I Flash a Sprint Galaxy S3 to Virgin Mobile?
Want to activate a Sprint Galaxy S3 on Virgin Mobile. Is this possible? Can I just flash a Virgin mobile Rom?

enahsak said:
Want to activate a Sprint Galaxy S3 on Virgin Mobile. Is this possible? Can I just flash a Virgin mobile Rom?
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Lol, no. Unfortunately it's not that simple. If you flash this, you'll have a Sprint phone with a VM/Boost rom. There are tutorials on here on how to flash from one carrier to another however.
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I am having issues with root....I have tried all the other superuser apps...I jabe tried other superuser update zip and update fixer apps...I get a no root error on apps....i can not get root access for anything including titanium... any suggestions?

SgtMacabre said:
I am having issues with root....I have tried all the other superuser apps...I jabe tried other superuser update zip and update fixer apps...I get a no root error on apps....i can not get root access for anything including titanium... any suggestions?
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Use philz cwm as your recovery and flash the super su update zip in the op. I couldn't get root back with reg.cwm.
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Haven't run into any problems yet. This is great. I did notice that for the notification panel, there isn't a Mobile Data toggle. Is it not included in 4.3? Is there some way to edit that?

jdsingle76 said:
I [email protected] has a hotspot mod over at the MK3 build. That should work on this one as well. That what you are referring to?
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I've done a clean flash of this rom 3x and everything works nicely. Every flash I've flashed the hotspot mod you referred to as the final step. Up til the final step of flashing hotspot everything works and then after I get stuck on Samsung boot screen all 3 times.I think it's safe to say that the hotspot mod does not work for this rom.

MaRz0o said:
Haven't run into any problems yet. This is great. I did notice that for the notification panel, there isn't a Mobile Data toggle. Is it not included in 4.3? Is there some way to edit that?
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There isn't one included in 4.3, unfortunately. I noticed that day 1!
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marcran75 said:
I've done a clean flash of this rom 3x and everything works nicely. Every flash I've flashed the hotspot mod you referred to as the final step. Up til the final step of flashing hotspot everything works and then after I get stuck on Samsung boot screen all 3 times.I think it's safe to say that the hotspot mod does not work for this rom.
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Yeah, you are probably right. I know there are others trying to work this out too and haven't been able to. Most likely something inside the "guts" of the build. I'll consult some of the guys I know are who are a lot smarter than me and see if we can come up with something.
Also, for everyone, check the OP. I posted the deodexed version last night! Enjoy
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MaRz0o said:
Haven't run into any problems yet. This is great. I did notice that for the notification panel, there isn't a Mobile Data toggle. Is it not included in 4.3? Is there some way to edit that?
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I just noticed this too. Don't think it has anything to do with 4.3. Before I ran this ROM I was running CNEXUS Sprint version and the mobile data toggle is included in that one.

marcran75 said:
I just noticed this too. Don't think it has anything to do with 4.3. Before I ran this ROM I was running CNEXUS Sprint version and the mobile data toggle is included in that one.
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Boost must've disabled it...I know verizon did that on the S4, so it's a possibility
If you can post this file for me, I can make a flashable to enable all the hidden toggles for you guys
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/system.db

CNexus said:
Boost must've disabled it...I know verizon did that on the S4, so it's a possibility
If you can post this file for me, I can make a flashable to enable all the hidden toggles for you guys
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/system.db
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Here's a zip file to the databases folder. It didn't have system.db but it did have settings.db and some other files.https://www.mediafire.com/folder/pbufbe79o8z84/

CNexus said:
Boost must've disabled it...I know verizon did that on the S4, so it's a possibility
If you can post this file for me, I can make a flashable to enable all the hidden toggles for you guys
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/system.db
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/by85l0iefdq6v10/settings.db

MaRz0o said:
Here's a zip file to the databases folder. It didn't have system.db but it did have settings.db and some other files.https://www.mediafire.com/folder/pbufbe79o8z84/
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/by85l0iefdq6v10/settings.db
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Yes sorry, "settings" got autocorrected because i typed it wrong haha.
But I'll whip up a flashable sometime today to enable all toggles

[Q] new root method?

Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?

Cjay1518 said:
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
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Framaroot. Link is in the root guide.
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Cjay1518 said:
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
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framaroot using the gandalf exploit worked great for me, it's in the app store. There have been reports of issues if you stay on stock, none if you plan on flashing a rom. I however have had no issues running stock with it either.
EDIT: What he said, lol.

HPTesla said:
framaroot using the gandalf exploit worked great for me, it's in the app store. There have been reports of issues if you stay on stock, none if you plan on flashing a rom. I however have had no issues running stock with it either.
EDIT: What he said, lol.
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Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.

Cjay1518 said:
Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Only if you unlock also. All in the root guide.
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Cjay1518 said:
Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Again, lol, what he said. I was simply saying that IF you stay with stock you may have issues rooting that way - but I haven't. I stayed with stock because it has given me the most stable performance/battery life but with this phone people tend to have very different experiences. Not something to be concerned by, simply means you will have to test for yourself and see what works best for you/your needs. I still flash roms(Just flashed newest Vanir with Linaro Matr1x kernel - and boy is it fast!), but always have a stock nandroid backup to fall back to. The rooting guide will explain all of this but framaroot will give you root accesss, and an app called freegee will unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery(clockworkmod or twrp). At that point, I advise everyone to make a full backup in recovery(and to copy that backup to a pc for safe keeping) - then you are free to download and flash roms, kernels, mods, etc - to your hearts content. Anything goes wrong or doesnt work properly, you can just go back into recovery and restore your backup.

Framaroot was the bees knees for me. Used it at least 9 months ago and I've never had an issue.
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I'm the guy that originally tried framaroot on our phone and I didn't have any issues running stock. Framaroot from the root guide, freegee from the play store, choose recovery, boom

Root with towelroot

Hi, I don´t now if this is the right place to put this, but I just want to say that towelroot V1 works in LG E986. An information for all users. Thank´s:good:

Geohot....
the original jailbreaker...dude is a beast....can anyone confirm if this works on the E980!.
This would be so much easier then the current method.
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esimon311 said:
Geohot....
the original jailbreaker...dude is a beast....can anyone confirm if this works on the E980!.
This would be so much easier then the current method.
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IT'S OVER 9000!
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I couldn't even get it to install though I'm already rooted.

jdk2 said:
I couldn't even get it to install though I'm already rooted.
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I downloaded and installed it..opened the app but didn't hit make it rain...im running 4.4.2 rooted..don't want to mess
Up and have to restore again.
I might flash back to stock KK tonight and give it a try...
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I can confirm it does work. Just installed it, hit make it rain and phone rebooted and came right back up. I just got the phone the other day and had not yet rooted, this was super easy.
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Also I just installed TB and it works perfectly. I did have to install busybox. I did not install SuperSU because I really don't need it asking to allow root or not.
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I flashed stock kitkat last night and towelroot worked perfectly.

Towelroot worked perfectly for me too on E980. Used Chainfire 1.99 for the SuperUser (get it directly from Chainfire, as the Play Store only has version 1.94 which is too old and won't work) and Titanium Backup works fine as well
link to Chainfire 1.99r5
http://download.chainfire.eu/448/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r5.zip

I can confirm root on lge980!
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How To Root S3 After Updating NJ2/NJ3

After Updating to the newly updated firmware for both Sprint and the Boostmobile/VM variant, I am very sure a lot like me are facing difficulty with any workable method of rooting these new firmware. I spent up to three days searching OPs and cant actually find any guaranteed solution. So I am hoping this thread would help us find all the answers we need at one place. Those who have successfully rooted NJ2/NJ3 should share their method with us.
PEace

alemosman said:
After Updating to the newly updated firmware for both Sprint and the Boostmobile/VM variant, I am very sure a lot like me are facing difficulty with any workable method of rooting these new firmware. I spent up to three days searching OPs and cant actually find any guaranteed solution. So I am hoping this thread would help us find all the answers we need at one place. Those who have successfully rooted NJ2/NJ3 should share their method with us.
PEace
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Flash last official Philz recovery via Odin, reboot into Philz recovery and select (re)root and reboot phone. Install SuperSU from playstore

OP did you not look at my guide?

6th_Hokage said:
OP did you not look at my guide?
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I saw the guide. Towelroot no longer works , as we all know.
I happen to use Linux as an OS, and the Odin alternatives didn't work for me (it's been a while so my memory of it was a little fuzzy) I didn't just give up after the first try or anything, I've asked question about it before.
I'm wondering if there could be an alternative to Towelroot at this time. Ideally I'd rather not have to rely on some program on my PC. I'm not afraid of the terminal, either.

Yes I also faced several failures before I managed to get my phone rooted. I used chainfire's autoroot for sph710 and it worked so you might want to give it a try
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mattzeller said:
Flash last official Philz recovery via Odin, reboot into Philz recovery and select (re)root and reboot phone. Install SuperSU from playstore
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Do u happen to have the latest his links are all dead

siqbudz said:
Do u happen to have the latest his links are all dead
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Who's links are all dead?

siqbudz said:
Do u happen to have the latest his links are all dead
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I looked, I no longer have a copy of it, after the charging port died on my S3 a friend gave me his old sprint S4 and I deleted all my files for the S3, I'm sure someone here has the last official and not the rejiggered one

siqbudz said:
Do u happen to have the latest his links are all dead
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One is a Flashable Zip...not sure if I have used it, but it should work and the other you must unzip and flash using Odin...I know that one works.

I used Chainfire's CF-root method but I also did not care about tripping the flash counter because this is a used phone from eBay and I have no warranty to worry about.

Well I just didn't care about warranty. Anyway it worked for me but I've Knox tripped
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Thanks guys

You are welcome
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alemosman said:
Yes I also faced several failures before I managed to get my phone rooted. I used chainfire's autoroot for sph710 and it worked so you might want to give it a try
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Yes, After about 24 hrs spent on how to root the NJ2 update, I used the chainfire's auto root "CF-Auto-Root-d2spr-d2spr-sphl710.zip" for build ND8 and it worked on my GS3.
Thanks for your thread, Seeing that you got it work successfully I got confidence to do it with the ND8 autoroot.

Am glad I could help
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Need a brave soul to test downgrade

As the title says I need a brave knowledgeable soul that it's willing to let me test a downgrade method for the galaxy s6 edge. I will flash official samsung files so there shouldn't be any issues.
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Sunderwear said:
As the title says I need a brave knowledgeable soul that it's willing to let me test a downgrade method for the galaxy s6 edge. I will flash official samsung files so there shouldn't be any issues.
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Why don't you use yours to test?
Sunderwear said:
As the title says I need a brave knowledgeable soul that it's willing to let me test a downgrade method for the galaxy s6 edge. I will flash official samsung files so there shouldn't be any issues.
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Because I have the international S6 edge emerald green..

What's your method?
I have one that I just upgraded with flashfire and Odin to the latest to keep root.

TheArtiszan said:
What's your method?
I have one that I just upgraded with flashfire and Odin to the latest to keep root.
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I thought root didnt work with 51.1. yet..anyways it's by flashing samsung signed files from the factory.

Just flashing the firmware from sammobile?

Sunderwear said:
I thought root didnt work with 51.1. yet..anyways it's by flashing samsung signed files from the factory.
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@Sunderwear what are you looking to be tested? I just updated to the latest 5.1.1 OTA. Let me know how I can help

Sunderwear said:
As the title says I need a brave knowledgeable soul that it's willing to let me test a downgrade method for the galaxy s6 edge. I will flash official samsung files so there shouldn't be any issues.
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So I went to 5.1 then back using Odin to flash stock 5.0.2. No issues other than it reinstalled bloat
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clinthess said:
So I went to 5.1 then back using Odin to flash stock 5.0.2. No issues other than it reinstalled bloat
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You odin'd COF6 5.1.1 and we're able to fully revert back to 5.0.2?

Yessir. But I don't have twrp if that helps. I was able to, using 3.10.6. Bypassed the new boot loader no issue. Fwiw. I initially had issues installing 5.1.1 bc I installed the boot.img first, which wouldn't allow installation of system.img. Got around that, didn't like it, went back. Data still intact. No issues.
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clinthess said:
Yessir. But I don't have twrp if that helps. I was able to, using 3.10.6. Bypassed the new boot loader no issue. Fwiw. I initially had issues installing 5.1.1 bc I installed the boot.img first, which wouldn't allow installation of system.img. Got around that, didn't like it, went back. Data still intact. No issues.
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So let me make sure I understand. You flashed the completely stock COF6 Odin tar and then reverted completely back to 5.0.2?
I only ask because I have spent the last 30 hours trying to do so lol

Being on stock recovery when you go to 5.1.1 makes the difference?
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ok I have a spare tmobile, usa 32gig s6 edge on 5.1.1 upgraded threw smart switch.... what do u need for me to do

Has anyone else been able to successfully downgrade from 5.1 to 5.0.2?
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What's the word?
Have we found a way to go back or at least root 5.1.1?

I may be wrong, but I think it is a communication issue. One user said he reverted from 5.1 to 5.02 - but he went on to say that he did not flash the BOOTLOADER (that was my interpretation) and he didn;t full flash the entire 5.1.1 tar - so in reality he never really updated - and going back to 5.02 wasn't an issue (obvoiusly)
That is my take on what I read here - but I may be mistaken - I am hoping I am wrong cause I sure woud like to get this whole thing behind us.....

mocsab said:
I may be wrong, but I think it is a communication issue. One user said he reverted from 5.1 to 5.02 - but he went on to say that he did not flash the BOOTLOADER (that was my interpretation) and he didn;t full flash the entire 5.1.1 tar - so in reality he never really updated - and going back to 5.02 wasn't an issue (obvoiusly)
That is my take on what I read here - but I may be mistaken - I am hoping I am wrong cause I sure woud like to get this whole thing behind us.....
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You are correct. I was mistaken. I flashed the boot and system partitions, not the ota or smart switch version. Once I did, I was stuck like everyone else.
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Did it start correctly with the older bootloader?

TheArtiszan said:
Did it start correctly with the older bootloader?
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I got mine to boot the 5.1.1 rom/kernel on the old bootloader. But without flashing the bootloader, it had issues with the fingerprint reader and the ambient light sensor. It may have had other issues that I didn't discover in the brief time I had my phone this way.

So was anyone able to downgrade?
I was lured to upgrade to 5.1.1 with false root promises by this article here -- http://www.teamandroid.com/2015/06/...511-galaxy-s6-edge-g925t-lollipop-firmware/2/, which claimed it had a root package for SM-G925T for 5.1.1 -- but instead the link in it was redirecting to a root package for SM-G925F, which on t-mobile version is just causing a boot loop.
So I've been trying to downgrade to 5.0.2 but when I try to flash it with ODIN, my phone just displays an error message "sw rev. check fail. device: 2, binary: 1"
Anyone who was able to downgrade could you please post exact steps and links to the firmware you used?