Upgrade firmware only to cof8? - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Hello all,
I was wondering if I can upgrade the radio and bootloader to COF8 without running a 5.1.1 ROM. I am rooted with Ktoonz kernel with firmware AOC9 with 5.0.2 stock ROM.
TIA.
Bob

Once you upgrade bootloader , you can only run 5.1.1. Not sure about ONLY upgrading radio.

Thank You for the reply..
So once I ODIN the new firmware, I need to load a 5.1.1 rom before letting the phone boot up to the 5.0.2 rom?

highlander07422 said:
Thank You for the reply..
So once I ODIN the new firmware, I need to load a 5.1.1 rom before letting the phone boot up to the 5.0.2 rom?
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You cannot boot a 5.0.2 ROM once you are on 5.1.1 firmware. That's the way it is as far as I know. There is no downgrade possible once you are on 5.1.1
Personally, I have no issues with 5.1.1. Great ROMs now. Great battery life. I personally do NOT care about Knox or the ability to run Samsung Pay. Just my 2c.

Thank You.
SO.. Once I start the firmware upgrade.. I must immediately load a 5.1.1 rom.
1. Upgrade the baseband... dont re-boot.
2. Upgrade the Bootloader... dont re-boot.
3. Install a 5.1.1 rom... reboot. Thinking of the ROM below.
4 joy??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
Doing a lot of reading and still not sure what TWRP to use. Any help with this? So many posts about this, its confusing.
Thank You in Advance

highlander07422 said:
Thank You.
SO.. Once I start the firmware upgrade.. I must immediately load a 5.1.1 rom.
1. Upgrade the baseband... dont re-boot.
2. Upgrade the Bootloader... dont re-boot.
3. Install a 5.1.1 rom... reboot. Thinking of the ROM below.
4 joy??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
Doing a lot of reading and still not sure what TWRP to use. Any help with this? So many posts about this, its confusing.
Thank You in Advance
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I won't tell you what ROM to choose. Yes, coincidentally I am using the Xtrestolite rom with the alliance frameworks, but I have a lot of other favorites both on TMobile as well as the International galaxy S6 or S6 Edge roms. The key is the kernel which gives you root. The International ROMs as well as the Tmobile ROMs all work with the latest Unikernel version 6. Once in a while if you run into the no call audio issues, simply flash the latest no call audio fixes. I don't have links right now but most of the OPs on these ROMs will list the no call audio patch files basically to have Tmobile as well as Canadian variants work universally. So yes, simply use Odin to install the latest OF8 bootloader and modem, which I am on. Then flash any 5.1.1 ROM of choice followed by the version 6 Unikernel and boot up. Boots can take up to 10 minutes so do't be concerned you may be bootlooping.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395 <<<<Kernel link
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=36499 <<<OF8 Tmobile baseband and Bootloader Link
https://mega.co.nz/#!Fw4ThDoK!AOHWNn5b35qADDWvCGAxIU0558KE1wEng9E9w0EWxyY <<<another Tmobile firmware upgrade link
http://83ef866adfe9567e948e-8fdf342...n.com/g925t_of6_aou_twrp_recovery_v12.tar.md5 <<<Odin installable TWRP
Some users like havinnf SuperUser installed too. Here's a TWRP flashable link
Super SU (flash with twrp) : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765203

Thank you very much for the info.

highlander07422 said:
Thank you very much for the info.
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Welcome.

One more question before i begin
If i cant boot a 5.0.2 rom after the fiware upgrade row do icheck to see if the upgrade worked and flash a 5.1.1 rom

highlander07422 said:
One more question before i begin
If i cant boot a 5.0.2 rom after the fiware upgrade row do icheck to see if the upgrade worked and flash a 5.1.1 rom
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Odin should say pass if a successful flash. Plus use the three button method....Power, home, volume up to boot to recovery and see TWRP. Best way to do the TWRP verification is to use three button, Pwr, home, volume down and hold to get to the first bootloader screen, then when you cancel out using volume down immediately hold the powr, home, volume up to get to the twrp screen. Make sure you have a 5.1.1 ROM of choice on your Phone along with the unikernal and before you upgrade, so that you have something to flash
If you are unsure about any of this, there are a slew of FAQ's on this stuff. So make sure you fully understand what you are doing and having the files in place PRIOR to doing anything. Like all the OPs state here, I'm not responsible for anyone bricking their phone or doing anything that makes their situation a now aht do I do to fix xyz issues. As long as you have the latest Odin mentioned in various OPs here, are comfortable with the process of using ODIN, testing their setup to make sure that your phone and cable and opertaing system have proper drivers to see your phone when in download mode etc, this should not be a big deal. That said, I don't know the level of your expertise in doing this so all I can do is warn you to check and double check you have everything in place before proceeding.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/development/please-post-till-t3171637
Post #8 details install guide for Tmobile users. This whole thread is a great guide for installing firmware and a 5.1.1 ROM. I'm not making a ROM recommendation since that's a personal issue, but this is a good starting choice so you should look at this thread and possible use this as a good guide for how to do stuff, including having this ROM on board you phone as a starting point. Just offering you everything I can think of before you jump in.

Thank You So much. Im gunna go for it.

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MJ5 bootloader flash problems

Hi guys!
I hope that I chose the right forum to ask my question: I installed this rom onto my Note 2 LTE N7105, but now I don't have wifi (as the text in the rom description says). Before I flashed the rom, I had installed Devils Rom (deodexed and deknoxed 4.3 stock) with the devils kernel (based on MK5). I thought that the bootloader will be kept, because I already installed a wifi hotfix for that bootloader.
Now I have the new 4.4 rom installed, it works fine - except for wifi. If I got this right (if not, correct me) - flashing the MJ5 bootloader will solve the problem and I won't have KNOX triggered (now I have a "MA5" bootloader). So I tried to flash the MJ5 bootloader with ODIN 3.09 but it keeps failing. The drivers are installed, I can access the download menu. My pc recognizes the phone as COM5, but when I load the bootloader and click on flash, almost instantly a red FAIL appears in the first block. The output says "writing NAND..." and then "FAILED".
Now I am a bit confused - does the MJ5 bootloader work with the Note 2 LTE or only the non- LTE version? Are there any other ways to get wifi to work? If there's now way around, I am willing to trigger my knox.
Thanks in advance, I hope you can help a very confused user
Im having the same problems. odin is giving no love on updating the bootloader
Kenny_ken said:
Hi guys!
I hope that I chose the right forum to ask my question: I installed this rom onto my Note 2 LTE N7105, but now I don't have wifi (as the text in the rom description says). Before I flashed the rom, I had installed Devils Rom (deodexed and deknoxed 4.3 stock) with the devils kernel (based on MK5). I thought that the bootloader will be kept, because I already installed a wifi hotfix for that bootloader.
Now I have the new 4.4 rom installed, it works fine - except for wifi. If I got this right (if not, correct me) - flashing the MJ5 bootloader will solve the problem and I won't have KNOX triggered (now I have a "MA5" bootloader). So I tried to flash the MJ5 bootloader with ODIN 3.09 but it keeps failing. The drivers are installed, I can access the download menu. My pc recognizes the phone as COM5, but when I load the bootloader and click on flash, almost instantly a red FAIL appears in the first block. The output says "writing NAND..." and then "FAILED".
Now I am a bit confused - does the MJ5 bootloader work with the Note 2 LTE or only the non- LTE version? Are there any other ways to get wifi to work? If there's now way around, I am willing to trigger my knox.
Thanks in advance, I hope you can help a very confused user
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Did you try to flash the kernel as stated in the installation instructions of the rom that your trying to install?
I have the agni kernel as it is the only way to get the wifi to work without the bootloader, which im trying to get too. For the life of me i cannot figure out why odin doesnt want to flash the bootloader. mj5 or nd3 makes no difference. according to info app my boot loader version is N7105ZHALJ4. Do I need to step up 'slower'?
I want to go to any of those recent bootloaders so wifi will work normally. It seems slow on the agni kernel but at least it works.
TeamFox said:
I have the agni kernel as it is the only way to get the wifi to work without the bootloader, which im trying to get too. For the life of me i cannot figure out why odin doesnt want to flash the bootloader. mj5 or nd3 makes no difference. according to info app my boot loader version is N7105ZHALJ4. Do I need to step up 'slower'?
I want to go to any of those recent bootloaders so wifi will work normally. It seems slow on the agni kernel but at least it works.
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AFAIK you can't install Agni Kernel using Odin. Instead use your Custom Recovery to install that kernel, under "Install Zip from Storage" option of your custom recovery. HTH.
asin_punk said:
AFAIK you can't install Agni Kernel using Odin. Instead use your Custom Recovery to install that kernel, under "Install Zip from Storage" option of your custom recovery. HTH.
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To clear things up i have already got agni kernel installed via recovery. I just cant update my bootloader via odin.
problem flashing mj5 bootloader and agni kernel too
i am on phoenix rom v18.8
cannot figure out if i am on mj5 bootloader
how to check my bootloader version?
secondly, i m trying to flash mj5 via odin but it says FAILED
Trying to flash agni kernel via odin and mobile odin,, it says success but when i check in my phone, nothing is done...
where am i going wrong?
pls help
anandsaurabh said:
i am on phoenix rom v18.8
cannot figure out if i am on mj5 bootloader
how to check my bootloader version?
secondly, i m trying to flash mj5 via odin but it says FAILED
Trying to flash agni kernel via odin and mobile odin,, it says success but when i check in my phone, nothing is done...
where am i going wrong?
pls help
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Agni kernel is only flashable via recovery not with odin.. Its a zip file.. U can flash it using CWM or Philz Or twrp recoveries
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U r right hazin ... That file can be flashed only via recovery... But I m not able to flash it.. It goes into aroma installer, does its work and says done but does not show on settings... I e saved log file too of that process...
So no answer on this question yet?? I'm also trying to flash the MJ5 bootloader using Odin, no luck though.
Can anyone explain why it keeps failing?
did you fix the problem ?
apuntigam said:
So no answer on this question yet?? I'm also trying to flash the MJ5 bootloader using Odin, no luck though.
Can anyone explain why it keeps failing?
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having the same thing now...
Davids said:
having the same thing now...
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No, I never managed to fix it. I think I found out in the end that there never was an MJ5 bootloader for the GT-N7105 (the international LTE version). There was only an MJ5 bootloader for the non-LTE version, the GT-N7100. And of course, that phone's bootloader will never work on the N7105.
So we're out of luck it appears
so the phone is dead ?
apuntigam said:
No, I never managed to fix it. I think I found out in the end that there never was an MJ5 bootloader for the GT-N7105 (the international LTE version). There was only an MJ5 bootloader for the non-LTE version, the GT-N7100. And of course, that phone's bootloader will never work on the N7105.
So we're out of luck it appears
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noting to do to bring back wifi&BT ?
Davids said:
noting to do to bring back wifi&BT ?
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All of the new KitKat ROMs have fixes built in for that. Some of the Lollipop ROMs also fix this, so you don't really need that bootloader.
apuntigam said:
All of the new KitKat ROMs have fixes built in for that. Some of the Lollipop ROMs also fix this, so you don't really need that bootloader.
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can you give me a link pls for somthing that works ?
i am Desperate a week with no wifi BT
THX
Davids said:
can you give me a link pls for somthing that works ?
i am Desperate a week with no wifi BT
THX
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I'm on NamelessROM 5.0.2 at the moment, works fine for me. I'd probably recommend that one, battery life is also great. It's in the N7105 development forum. :good:
I was also on CM11 official, worked like a charm. There are a number of 4.4.4 ROMs in the N7105 development forum that were quite mature and worked well.
apuntigam said:
I'm on NamelessROM 5.0.2 at the moment, works fine for me. I'd probably recommend that one, battery life is also great. It's in the N7105 development forum. :good:
I was also on CM11 official, worked like a charm. There are a number of 4.4.4 ROMs in the N7105 development forum that were quite mature and worked well.
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i have the 7100..
somthing for that device..
Davids said:
i have the 7100..
somthing for that device..
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Ok, then it's a completely different discussion... not sure why the bootloader would be failing in that case, since it was built for that device. You could try a different Odin? (Assuming of course that your are NOT trying to DOWNGRADE the bootloader... it's well known that you can't downgrade the bootloarder to MJ5 from something more recent).
Otherwise, I'm sure there are equally useful ROMs for the N7100 in the Note 2 Original Development forum.
But, since your device is probably pretty old and almost certainly out of warranty by now, I would seriously consider flashing the latest official Samsung ROM to get the latest bootloader and then flash whatever you want on top of that. Voiding the warranty is irrelevant if you're already out of warranty. But, I have heard that even with the latest bootloader some people still have trouble with wifi and BT. In that case all I can suggest is playing around with different ROMs until you find something that works for you. As I'm not a N7100 user I can't really offer more advice than that, sorry man.
Guys where I can find a REAL WORKING link to download mj5 or higher bootloader??
I tried a lot & most of them are obselete
Maybe downnload the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com and extract the bootloader?
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-N7105/

[Q] Help with Rooting and Flashing ROM (newbie)

I have Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running Android 4.3 stock. It have'nt been rooted or modified in anyway. Just like a fresh out of shop Note 2,
only it is over a year old, so the warranty is over. I'm very interested with the DN3 v5 ROM. Is there any specific guide (preferably step-by-step guide) on how to get from here (fresh phone) to the finished phone (completed with working DN3 ROM).
I understand that it needed to be rooted, have specific bootloader and the latest recovery mode. (detailed guide to install them would be very helpfull). I've done flashing custom ROM on my Sony Xperia Miro long ago, but on this Samsung it seems much more harder.
So, I just need a non-confusing guide to do it, as I don't have much experience in this thing.
I've found many guide on this, but most of them not exactly the same as my specs. Just worried that the worst would happen.
And lastly, I have Knox in my phone but I never installed it. Is it gonna make any different or what?
If there is any existing guide on it, I would appreciate the link. Thanks in advanced.
Model : GT-N7100
Android version : 4.3
Baseband version : N7100XXUEMK1
Build number : JSS15J.N7100XXUEML3
Sprint Note II L900 CUSTOM ROM ??
Rooted.
Cwm 6+.
Flash Custom ROMs + Gapps Successfully.
My ISSUE (after flashing ROM etc.) Reboots Fine into ROM.
however, if I turn off the device..I have to Reboot into recovery and flash again...
WHY are ROMs not "Sticking" and Rebooting if device is shut down or Dies (Battery)?
???ANY HELP ?? I sure its simple but I'm discombobulated on this issue.
Give twrp a try
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Simple.
rhaneyjr said:
Give twrp a try
Sent from my SGH-I317 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
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Twrp didn't get the job done for me. But Thx.
There has got to be an easy Explanation.
If I turn off my device I have to reflash ROM..WHY?
JEDAlive said:
I have Samsung Galaxy Note 2 running Android 4.3 stock. It have'nt been rooted or modified in anyway. Just like a fresh out of shop Note 2,
only it is over a year old, so the warranty is over. I'm very interested with the DN3 v5 ROM. Is there any specific guide (preferably step-by-step guide) on how to get from here (fresh phone) to the finished phone (completed with working DN3 ROM).
I understand that it needed to be rooted, have specific bootloader and the latest recovery mode. (detailed guide to install them would be very helpfull). I've done flashing custom ROM on my Sony Xperia Miro long ago, but on this Samsung it seems much more harder.
So, I just need a non-confusing guide to do it, as I don't have much experience in this thing.
I've found many guide on this, but most of them not exactly the same as my specs. Just worried that the worst would happen.
And lastly, I have Knox in my phone but I never installed it. Is it gonna make any different or what?
If there is any existing guide on it, I would appreciate the link. Thanks in advanced.
Model : GT-N7100
Android version : 4.3
Baseband version : N7100XXUEMK1
Build number : JSS15J.N7100XXUEML3
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055736
iVoSiK said:
Rooted.
Cwm 6+.
Flash Custom ROMs + Gapps Successfully.
My ISSUE (after flashing ROM etc.) Reboots Fine into ROM.
however, if I turn off the device..I have to Reboot into recovery and flash again...
WHY are ROMs not "Sticking" and Rebooting if device is shut down or Dies (Battery)?
???ANY HELP ?? I sure its simple but I'm discombobulated on this issue.
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And what on earth has that got to do with the OP's thread?
Stop hijacking peoples topics.
Well, I manage to root using dr.ketan multitool. But then problem arise when i tried to install mj5 bootloader. In Odin it says fail and in my phone it says unsupported version. Now my phone stucked with this message, "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."...What do I do? Help please...
Edit :
I tried to flashed Philz recovery and it went back to life! Now, I need a way to install bootloader for DN3 v5, any version would be fine I guess. Help please...
Edit :
Finally finished flashing DN3. Just flash twrp using mobileodin and use current bootloader then flash DN3.

[Q] Need some helpful advice on updating

It's been a long bloody time since I fiddled around with stuff on this phone. So I'm still on a rooted 4.1.2.
My questions are is it worth the upgrade to KitKat? And if so, what's the easiest way for me to do so? Hopefully retaining root, but not too necessary.
Help would be appreciated. For dummies.
Hey there.
I've gone through the process myself recently. Here is what you should do :
1. Download a custom rom from the Android Development forum. For example I downloaded the DN3 v5.2, but whatever catches your eye is fine.
2. Just follow the instructions the rom' s topic states.
3. If you have trouble getting to the recovery mode, you should flash with Odin some custom recovery. I like the cwm recovery.
4. Most guides provide info how to root your phone but if not then there is a topic in the Android Development forum about it.
I suggest backing up everything you can before- copy the phone contents to your pc, run the efs professional program to backup your efs.
Cheers
Rizaria said:
It's been a long bloody time since I fiddled around with stuff on this phone. So I'm still on a rooted 4.1.2.
My questions are is it worth the upgrade to KitKat? And if so, what's the easiest way for me to do so? Hopefully retaining root, but not too necessary.
Help would be appreciated. For dummies.
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Hi there. I'm using n7100. N7105 is not far different to n7100. I've recently upgraded my phone from 4.3 to 4.4. I can't see a big difference from the 2 version except 4.4 consumes more battery than 4.3. I think you should consider 4.3 first before going straight to 4.4.
Just to inform you. What I know is...4.3 and 4.4 Official Rom already have Knox. So maybe you should read about them first. And Flashing Custom Recovery like PhilzTouchRecovery may trigger your Knox and increase your Binary Counter. And you may loose your warranty.
Flashing and rooting stock ROM is easy. But you have to do it right. What I did:
1. Download Odin
2. Download Samsung USB Drivers
3 Download 4.4 Firmware for my phone at sammobile.com
4. Install Samsung USB Driver
5. Run Odin
6. Put phone in Download Mode. Check if Odin successfully detected my phone
7. Once success, load the firmware to PDA Tab/Button. Don't touch anything
8. Press start. Wait till done. Wait till your phone reboot on it's own.
9. Once rebooted, check "About Device".
10. Done!
11. Download PhilzTouchRecovery 6.26
12. Put device into Download Mode again.
13. Run Odin again
14. Connect device again
15. Load PhilzTouchRecovery.tar.md5 to PDA Tab/Button
16. Uncheck Auto Reboot from Odin
17. Click start. Once Pass! Disconnect device.
18. Hold Power Button, DON'T RELEASE till you boot into your new recovery.
19. Once booted to PhilzRecovery, select reboot system now, but make sure not to overwrite with stock recovery or else you're PhilzRecovery will be reverted back to your stock recovery and you have to flash again your PhilzRecovery.
20. Once successfully flashed PhilzRecovery. Make all necessary backups (Full backup) you can't make EFS/MODEM backup yet because your not yet Rooted. You just installed Custom Recovery.
21. Once fully backed up. Copy backup files to your PC.
22. If you want to root again. Use CF-ROOT on 4.4.2 or use Dr.Ketan's Multi-Tool-Advance-V6 in 4.3. And follow their instructions.
Good Luck. HTH.
PoOoZaQ said:
Hey there.
I've gone through the process myself recently. Here is what you should do :
1. Download a custom rom from the Android Development forum. For example I downloaded the DN3 v5.2, but whatever catches your eye is fine.
2. Just follow the instructions the rom' s topic states.
3. If you have trouble getting to the recovery mode, you should flash with Odin some custom recovery. I like the cwm recovery.
4. Most guides provide info how to root your phone but if not then there is a topic in the Android Development forum about it.
I suggest backing up everything you can before- copy the phone contents to your pc, run the efs professional program to backup your efs.
Cheers
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Thanks for that. Still wondering which one I should try all this Knox stuff is puzzling. Seems a lot of things have happened since I last had a fiddle.
asin_punk said:
Hi there. I'm using n7100. N7105 is not far different to n7100. I've recently upgraded my phone from 4.3 to 4.4. I can't see a big difference from the 2 version except 4.4 consumes more battery than 4.3. I think you should consider 4.3 first before going straight to 4.4.
Just to inform you. What I know is...4.3 and 4.4 Official Rom already have Knox. So maybe you should read about them first. And Flashing Custom Recovery like PhilzTouchRecovery may trigger your Knox and increase your Binary Counter. And you may loose your warranty.
Flashing and rooting stock ROM is easy. But you have to do it right. What I did:
1. Download Odin
2. Download Samsung USB Drivers
3 Download 4.4 Firmware for my phone at sammobile.com
4. Install Samsung USB Driver
5. Run Odin
6. Put phone in Download Mode. Check if Odin successfully detected my phone
7. Once success, load the firmware to PDA Tab/Button. Don't touch anything
8. Press start. Wait till done. Wait till your phone reboot on it's own.
9. Once rebooted, check "About Device".
10. Done!
11. Download PhilzTouchRecovery 6.26
12. Put device into Download Mode again.
13. Run Odin again
14. Connect device again
15. Load PhilzTouchRecovery.tar.md5 to PDA Tab/Button
16. Uncheck Auto Reboot from Odin
17. Click start. Once Pass! Disconnect device.
18. Hold Power Button, DON'T RELEASE till you boot into your new recovery.
19. Once booted to PhilzRecovery, select reboot system now, but make sure not to overwrite with stock recovery or else you're PhilzRecovery will be reverted back to your stock recovery and you have to flash again your PhilzRecovery.
20. Once successfully flashed PhilzRecovery. Make all necessary backups (Full backup) you can't make EFS/MODEM backup yet because your not yet Rooted. You just installed Custom Recovery.
21. Once fully backed up. Copy backup files to your PC.
22. If you want to root again. Use CF-ROOT on 4.4.2 or use Dr.Ketan's Multi-Tool-Advance-V6 in 4.3. And follow their instructions.
Good Luck. HTH.
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Very concise steps, cheers for that. Might give all that a try. Just need a safe rom. Not sure what. Is there anything else that needs flashing, like modem files or anything?
Thanks for both your comments.
Only the rom is necessary. Shouldn't flash modem and kernel etc unless something doesn't work.
All the roms published in xda are fine and safe. I just went for the topic with the most views.
If you want you can also download stock 4.3 from www.sammobile.com
Just choose your device and you get a file flashable with odin. About 1.9 giga download.
Rizaria said:
Thanks for that. Still wondering which one I should try all this Knox stuff is puzzling. Seems a lot of things have happened since I last had a fiddle.
Very concise steps, cheers for that. Might give all that a try. Just need a safe rom. Not sure what. Is there anything else that needs flashing, like modem files or anything?
Thanks for both your comments.
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Your current Bootloader doesn't have Knox. So you better search for a 4.3 or 4.4 rom that doesn't flash new bootloader. I think i saw it somewhere in the development.If I were not mistaken, it should be flashed thru custom recovery. Coz it's a zip file.
All I know is all rom files from sammobile.com includes new kernel, bootloader and modem. So if you flash this roms from sammobile, you will have a new kernel, bootloader and modem. It's all up to you. If I were you, I'll stay away from Knox. So find a rom that supports your current bootloader. Maybe a custom one.
Maybe this will help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747963
asin_punk said:
Your current Bootloader doesn't have Knox. So you better search for a 4.3 or 4.4 rom that doesn't flash new bootloader. I think i saw it somewhere in the development.If I were not mistaken, it should be flashed thru custom recovery. Coz it's a zip file.
All I know is all rom files from sammobile.com includes new kernel, bootloader and modem. So if you flash this roms from sammobile, you will have a new kernel, bootloader and modem. It's all up to you. If I were you, I'll stay away from Knox. So find a rom that supports your current bootloader. Maybe a custom one.
Maybe this will help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2747963
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Fair enough, thanks.
If I try the one below, think that'd work out alright? And which to use, deoxed or not?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588787
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Rizaria said:
Fair enough, thanks.
If I try the one below, think that'd work out alright? And which to use, deoxed or not?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588787
Sent from my GT-N7105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yeah nice find... It should work fine... you're on the 3rd status "For those are on the 4.1.2 bootloader the rom could work normally with AGNi Kernel include in rom". I think you should go for DEODEXED for more customization and etc. Read here: http://codeversed.com/deodexed-vs-odexed-rom/.
Make sure to follow instruction precisely and strictly. And make sure to copy your Backup to your PC right after you created it. Coz if you do a Full Wipe, Reset and Clean Install, it will also delete the backup that you made. Read the instructions multiple times carefully to avoid mislead. Once you done it successfully, you will be on Custom Rom and Custom Kernel. Sounds very techie. Hahaha. Good Luck!
asin_punk said:
Yeah nice find... It should work fine... you're on the 3rd status "For those are on the 4.1.2 bootloader the rom could work normally with AGNi Kernel include in rom". I think you should go for DEODEXED for more customization and etc. Read here: http://codeversed.com/deodexed-vs-odexed-rom/.
Make sure to follow instruction precisely and strictly. And make sure to copy your Backup to your PC right after you created it. Coz if you do a Full Wipe, Reset and Clean Install, it will also delete the backup that you made. Read the instructions multiple times carefully to avoid mislead. Once you done it successfully, you will be on Custom Rom and Custom Kernel. Sounds very techie. Hahaha. Good Luck!
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Thanks for the advice.
Really, I wanted to upgrade to Android L but then I saw it wasn't out yet so I was like...huh, KitKat time?
I'm not even sure if it'll be any better than what I have! Mostly just want something with better battery life. Even though I just bought a new battery that lets me use my phone for 3 days and a half hour. I have noticed that Screen/Android seem to be bleeding power a lot more these days, so figured it might be worth a wipe and an upgrade.
In any case, whenever I do, I have some handy guides now. Cheers~

[Q] N7100 Help Service State: Out Of Service. And More.

Dear all,
Well I dont know where to start. But here is what happened with my N7100 Note 2.
I was on the latest 4.4.2, the phone restarted suddenly one day and it just dont boot stuck at samsung logo,
flashed the 4.4.2 stock from sammobile. and it worked fine everything was perfect for a week, till it happened again
flashed the same rom. and here is where the trouble begins.
The IMEI changed to generic 00499XXX.., Serial No: 000000
i managed to downgrade to 4.1.2 with mobile odin, flashed a lot of stocks and customs as well. And after a very hard work for a week i manage to get back my IMEI and serial number back, now I backed up my EFS learned my lesson
Now i flashed the stock rom 4.1.1, phone is unlocked. cant make calls, or sms or data internet.
Now I have service: out of service, Bluetooth address: unavailable (while its in the efs folder the mac is in the file), Device status modified, And when I connect it to USB it wont recognize the phone until I have to dial *#7284# and change USB from modem to PDA, then save and reset. (EVERYTIME) I need a permanent fix as well for that.
Please I need help with those as i cant make my phone work.
Thanks and regards,
Mohamed Selim.
First and most important:
If you ever were on stock 4.4.x you can't downgrade to 4.1.x because of knoxed bootloader.
What you did with mobile odin was no real downgrade cause your bootloader wasn't touched.
Don't try to flash firmware beyond your current bootloader version.
Install Samsung Phone Info app from play store and look for actual bootloader version.
Androidwizzard said:
First and most important:
If you ever were on stock 4.4.x you can't downgrade to 4.1.x because of knoxed bootloader.
What you did with mobile odin was no real downgrade cause your bootloader wasn't touched.
Don't try to flash firmware beyond your current bootloader version.
Install Samsung Phone Info app from play store and look for actual bootloader version.
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Well It actually did downgrade to 4.1.2 with Mobile odin and I checked the version and Baseband and everything it was the 4.1.2
Now I am on 4.1.1 stock. rooted and trying to figure out what to do now
onix17_5 said:
Well It actually did downgrade to 4.1.2 with Mobile odin and I checked the version and Baseband and everything it was the 4.1.2
Now I am on 4.1.1 stock. rooted and trying to figure out what to do now
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As I said before: YOU DID NOT DOWNGRADE firmware to 4.1.2 with Mobile Odin, check with Info app from Samsung:
You will find bootloader between *ND3 and *NI1 and all are 4.4.2 KitKat
So, whatever firmware you try to flash under 4.4.2 is supposed to fail.
Androidwizzard said:
As I said before: YOU DID NOT DOWNGRADE firmware to 4.1.2 with Mobile Odin, check with Info app from Samsung:
You will find bootloader between *ND3 and *NI1 and all are 4.4.2 KitKat
So, whatever firmware you try to flash under 4.4.2 is supposed to fail.
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I am not trying to argue here, And yes I do agree with you, it failed with i tried to downgrade with windows odin all the time, but acutally never failed with mobile-odin pro latest version. you dont have to believe me, I wont lie to you. I just need a solution for the problem im having now.
Thanks.
onix17_5 said:
I am not trying to argue here, And yes I do agree with you, it failed with i tried to downgrade with windows odin all the time, but acutally never failed with mobile-odin pro latest version. you dont have to believe me, I wont lie to you. I just need a solution for the problem im having now.
Thanks.
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Mobile Odin does everything but doesn't flash bootloader so it is like flashing a custom rom which also doesn't contain bootloader.
PC Odin flashes complete firmware, so this is the only way to really up- or downgrade. Hope you understand the difference.
The only solution I see for you is to concentrate on 4.4.2 equal or up your actual bootloader version.
Androidwizzard said:
Mobile Odin does everything but doesn't flash bootloader so it is like flashing a custom rom which also doesn't contain bootloader.
PC Odin flashes complete firmware, so this is the only way to really up- or downgrade. Hope you understand the difference.
The only solution I see for you is to concentrate on 4.4.2 equal or up your actual bootloader version.
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I do Understand the difference, and thanks for explaining more.
But I attached About my device
But any way beside all this points, I need to fix all the problems I am having either im on 4.1.1 or 4.4.2
Thanks.
onix17_5 said:
I do Understand the difference, and thanks for explaining more.
But I attached About my device
But any way beside all this points, I need to fix all the problems I am having either im on 4.1.1 or 4.4.2
Thanks.
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I really want to help you out and I assure you that I know what I am talking about (take a look into my signature with stock roms and bootloaders).
There is indeed no solution on 4.1.1 and the screenshot doesn't show bootloader version. To believe what I say try to find out what BL version you are on. If it shows XXUFND3 up to XXUFNI1 you have the proof.
Androidwizzard said:
I really want to help you out and I assure you that I know what I am talking about (take a look into my signature with stock roms and bootloaders).
There is indeed no solution on 4.1.1 and the screenshot doesn't show bootloader version. To believe what I say try to find out what BL version you are on. If it shows XXUFND3 up to XXUFNI1 you have the proof.
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kay my Bootloader is: N7100XXUFND4. Android Version: 4.1.1, you are right, I kinda understand what you were talking about now.
So now im all ears, Please help me solve my problems.
onix17_5 said:
Okay my Bootloader is: N7100XXUFND4. Android Version: 4.1.1
Well now how can I solve my problems, All ears
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XXUFND3 was the first KitKat firmware for N7100 and yours was the second.
Three options:
1) Flash firmware using PC Odin at least ND4, maybe better NE1 or up
2) Flash through recovery any stock KitKat custom rom provided by wesamothman, cosmyndemeter or me
3) Flash through recovery any KitKat custom rom you like from development section here
4.3 custom roms may work also, but not 100% sure.
Beyond 4.3 I wouldn't recommend.
Androidwizzard said:
XXUFND3 was the first KitKat firmware for N7100 and yours was the second.
Three options:
1) Flash firmware using PC Odin at least ND4, maybe better NE1 or up
2) Flash through recovery any stock KitKat custom rom provided by wesamothman, cosmyndemeter or me
3) Flash through recovery any KitKat custom rom you like from development section here
4.3 custom roms may work also, but not 100% sure.
Beyond 4.3 I wouldn't recommend.
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Okay, I will flash a stock Kitkat custom rom provided by you, Can you please require one for me. And I will flash it through recovery now.
onix17_5 said:
Okay, I will flash a stock Kitkat custom rom provided by you, Can you please require one for me. And I will flash it through recovery now.
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Best and fastest one is XXUFNI1, NH2 and NG3 aren't bad either.
Do a clean installation (factory reset) and after setup device go back into recovery to flash SuperSu.zip.:highfive:
Androidwizzard said:
Best and fastest one is XXUFNI1, NH2 and NG3 aren't bad either.
Do a clean installation (factory reset) and after setup device go back into recovery to flash SuperSu.zip.:highfive:
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Okay I staterd the download for XDA_XXUFNI1.zip and the BL NH2.
I think I got it, no BL just the XDA_XXUFNI1.zip and clean install it
Okay will be back when im done
onix17_5 said:
Okay I staterd the download for XDA_XXUFNI1.zip and the BL NH2.
should I flash the NH2 with odin after the rom? , or just the Rom without the NH2?
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No need to flash BL cause you already have KitKat BL
Androidwizzard said:
XXUFND3 was the first KitKat firmware for N7100 and yours was the second.
Three options:
1) Flash firmware using PC Odin at least ND4, maybe better NE1 or up
2) Flash through recovery any stock KitKat custom rom provided by wesamothman, cosmyndemeter or me
3) Flash through recovery any KitKat custom rom you like from development section here
4.3 custom roms may work also, but not 100% sure.
Beyond 4.3 I wouldn't recommend.
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Okay im done with this part flashed and step up, and installed superU.
So what next
onix17_5 said:
Okay im done with this part flashed and step up, and installed superU.
So what next
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After reboot everything should be fine: Stable, rooted, fast, right?
Androidwizzard said:
After reboot everything should be fine: Stable, rooted, fast, right?
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Yes rooted fast everything is stable, but all the problems I said in the first post still there
onix17_5 said:
Yes rooted fast everything is stable, but all the problems I said in the first post still there
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You mean really everything
out of service,
Bluetooth address: unavailable
Device status modified -> that's ok
USB doesn't recognize the phone
Androidwizzard said:
You mean really everything
out of service,
Bluetooth address: unavailable
Device status modified -> that's ok
USB doesn't recognize the phone
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Yes still out of service
Bluetooth address: unavaliable
USB doesnt recognize the phone until i have to do *#7284# and change USB to PDA, this its okay but once i restarted the phone I have to do it again save and reset.
onix17_5 said:
Yes still out of service
Bluetooth address: unavaliable
USB doesnt recognize the phone until i have to do *#7284# and change USB to PDA, this its okay but once i restarted the phone I have to do it again save and reset.
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Ok, last one is driver related to your PC (Mac or Windows?), are you running Kies?
For BT I found this APP
For the first issue I think about IMEI lost, pls check

[GUIDE] [HOW-TO] Downgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop

So......first of all lets clear something out: nougat is fine. marshmallow is fine. even the first firmware that was ever released on the s6e+ was fine. But if for whatever reason you would want to downgrade to lolipop heres how:
WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIVE INTO INVOLVES HARDCORE BOOTLOADER MODS AND FLASHING SAMSUNG ENGINEERING FILES. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO ONE (INCLUDING ME) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR OWN PHONE.
So......downgrading to lolipop...... some ppl claimed it can be done by deleting some file in the odin .tar but that never worked for me.
If you have the sw rev check fail error upon downgrading....this is the guide for you
This will wipe all your data including internal storage (depending on how you do it)
Confirmed working on 2 g928f devices (one of em is mine) should* work on g928c but cant make any promises
disadvantages:
1. You cannot boot twrp while on the downgraded bootloader (still working on that tho)
2. You will only have system-wide root. DO NOT flash systemless or it will not boot (also rip safetynet)
3. Fingerprint is not working (still working on that)
4. You can only flash stock nougat or stock marshmallow from odin. You cannot flash lolipop tar,twrp tar,cf auto root tar or anything else
Instructions:
1. Wipe /data /system and /cache in twrp
2. Download this lolipop rom i cooked up in a few mins or any other lolipop rom (but this is tested as working w this method) and flash it (dont mind the supersu flash in the rom. it doesnt work. flash this supersu)
3. Download and flash this supersu (optional)(depends if u want root)
4. FLASH ALL OTHER MODS NOW BCUZ U CANT BOOT IN TWRP BACK LATER
you can try to boot but it wont. You need a bootloader
5. reboot in download mode and flash this modified bootloader
6. boot in stock recovery,wipe,cross fingers and hope it boots
If u ever wanna go back to nougat just flash stock .tar and no issues from there
Huuuuuge credits to @lucastanciu
The guy stayd a few hrs in a constant bootloader fkup to made this happen and has made a huuuuge contribution so that this guide could be possible and as safe as it is
HOW-TO:
Flash something (a mod for example) AFTER you flashed the rom and modded bootloader
flash this stock bootloader in bl tab
at the same time flash in ap the twrp tar.
boot into twrp flash whatever y need to flash
flash back from odin the modified bootloader
"I dont have a g928f or g928c
Can you mod a bootloader for me?"
Well.........depends....... if im bored yea i like to help ppl
Just give me ur model number and i will try to make one for you. No promises tho
U forgot to mention that this 5.1.1 lollipop is faster than any rom. With this rom i got the fastest boot time ever! I recommend u to try this rom ))
Deal with the g928g
Gracias very good onli necesari recovery
You deserve a ten, but please fix it to get into recovery and do not put tatas red letters that scare jaajajjaja good eunsaludo from spain
my batery life its worst than my life ))
djpaul2 said:
my batery life its worst than my life ))
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Ah yes. If you rooted then you have the deep sleep issue. This was an issue even with the original 5.1.1 it was fixed by flashing a custom kernel buuuut since we cant do that......... we just have to deal with it
is this work on note5 n920c ?
rainbow_dash said:
"i dont have a g928f or g928c
can you mod a bootloader for me?"
well.........depends....... If im bored yea i like to help ppl
just give me ur model number and i will try to make one for you. No promises tho
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sm-n920t oj5
Rainbow_Dash said:
So......first of all lets clear something out: nougat is fine. marshmallow is fine. even the first firmware that was ever released on the s6e+ was fine. But if for whatever reason you would want to downgrade to lolipop heres how:
WHAT YOU ARE ABOUT TO DIVE INTO INVOLVES HARDCORE BOOTLOADER MODS AND FLASHING SAMSUNG ENGINEERING FILES. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO ONE (INCLUDING ME) WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANY DAMAGE TO UR OWN PHONE.
So......downgrading to lolipop...... some ppl claimed it can be done by deleting some file in the .tar but that never worked for me.
If you have the sw rev check fail error upon downgrading....this is the guide for you
This will wipe all your data including internal storage (depending on how you do it)
Confirmed working on 2 g928f devices (one of em is mine) should* work on g928c but cant make any promises
disadvantages:
1. You cannot boot twrp while on the downgraded bootloader (still working on that tho)
2. You will only have systen-wide root. DO NOT flash systemless or it will not boot
3. Fingerprint is not working (still working on that)
4. You can only flash stock nougat or stock marshmallow from odin. You cannot flash lolipop tar,twrp tar,cf auto root tar or anything else
Instructions:
1. Wipe /data /system and /cache in twrp
2. Download this lolipop rom i cooked up in a few mins and flash it (dont mind the supersu flash in the rom. it doesnt work. flash this supersu
3. Download and flash this supersu (optional)(depends if u want root)
4. FLASH ALL OTHER MODS NOW BCUZ U CANT BOOT IN TWRP BACK LATER
you can try to boot but it wont. You need a bootloader
5. reboot in download mode and flash this modified bootloader
6. boot in stock recovery,wipe,cross fingers and hope it boots
If u ever wanna go back to nougat just flash stock .tar and no issues from there
Huuuuuge credits to @lucastanciu
The guy stayd a few hrs in a constant bootloader fkup to made this happen and has made a huuuuge contribution so that this guide could be possible and as safe as it is
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Hello champion I propose something that would be very interesting develops a boot loader that is worth at the same time for 5.1.1 / 6.01 and 7.0 at the same time would be the cane, well it is only an idea, if you carry out all the World would install it safe thanks for your work champion mil I like
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everything is possible
Is this also working on G928S ( Korean SKTelecom Model) ? I was already broken Knox.
you can make this for S6 SM-G920i/F ? PLEASE :C
please upload the boot manager again thanks
Hi
There is no file to download, the link is dead
Can you upload files again
Thanks
Links dead
eriktirador said:
Links dead
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Quick!
Somebody do CPR
What?
Rainbow_Dash said:
Quick!
Somebody do CPR
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lmao
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