I would like to install an Oreo or Nougat ROM on my S8 Pie with Samsung boot-loader binary 5.
Most ROMs available are only for bootloader binary 1 through 4. I naively loaded a Pie ROM built by some jackass who didn't post a warning about binary versions. This upgraded my binary from 4 to 5 and put me in a corner since I know can only install 2 ROMs. I can install the Official Samsung bloatware, or I can install a useless Combination ROM which are both binary 5.
The combination ROM runs Nougat so I know there must be a way to get Android 7 or 8 on my phone.
Does anyone know how I can downgrade my Android?
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I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 kitkat 4.4.2 ,
i know it's an old phone, but it's working fine
We're already on Oreo version android OS,
since, theres no way i can upgrade to Oreo, and i don't want to purchase a new phone,
is there an open source custom rom, operating system that i can install on my note 2,
is there such a thing as a custom operating system that can be installed on new and old phones,
im tried of not recieving any new features or security updates,
why can't android be the same as desktops,
im running linux on a old desktop and it is still supported,
is there a team out there working on an open source operating system for everyone to use and it updated?
mdude22 said:
I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 kitkat 4.4.2 ,
i know it's an old phone, but it's working fine
We're already on Oreo version android OS,
since, theres no way i can upgrade to Oreo, and i don't want to purchase a new phone,
is there an open source custom rom, operating system that i can install on my note 2,
is there such a thing as a custom operating system that can be installed on new and old phones,
im tried of not recieving any new features or security updates,
why can't android be the same as desktops,
im running linux on a old desktop and it is still supported,
is there a team out there working on an open source operating system for everyone to use and it updated?
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Oreo hasn't been out yet. But we got nougat and yes its being updated time to time.
Check out this rom table for latest roms for note 2:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/help/n7100-roms-table-nougat-t3666662/amp/
mdude22 said:
I'm still using my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 kitkat 4.4.2 ,
i know it's an old phone, but it's working fine
We're already on Oreo version android OS,
since, theres no way i can upgrade to Oreo, and i don't want to purchase a new phone,
is there an open source custom rom, operating system that i can install on my note 2,
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is there a team out there working on an open source operating system for everyone to use and it updated?
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AICP gets weekly updates (automatically).
Some other ROMs (from that table) get manual updates as soon as the monthly security patch is available.
Im going to install LineageOS and see how that goes, it seems that one is the best one that has the most support?
At least i found my way easy around their website, going to give that a shot
So, I own a Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 and I became interested in Custom ROMs. So without any knowledge about flashing custom ROMs I tried it on my other Samsung Galaxy S5 and it worked flawlessly.
Thinking it would be same for my own A5 2017, I went ahead and installed TWRP Recovery and flashed a custom ROM. Little did I know that doing so will trip my KNOX and I won't be able to use secure folder and most of the Samsung apps. Thinking it would be best to switch to a custom ROM, I went ahead and flashed Lineage OS 14.1.
The flashing process completed without any error, but the device did not detect my sim cards even though I had 2 sim cards installed in it. Turns out my baseband version was displayed as 'unknown' and my IMEI was also 'unknown'. This issue took me 2 whole days to resolve and I found a fix for you guys.
To fix the baseband issue, I realized that my official stock ROM was android 8.0 and I flashed a custom ROM of android version 7.1.2 since a custom ROM with 8.0 is not yet available for this device ATM(none that IK of). So, after 2 whole days it hit me that I had to flash the stock ROM of 7.0 on my device to fix the baseband of the device.
After flashing the stock ROM 7.0 on the device, I installed TWRP again and flashed the custom ROM once again and it fixed the baseband 'unknown' issue and my IMEI was back to normal again.
Now for the Samsung apps issue, after installing the custom ROM the S Health app, Gear app did not work. So to fix this issue I had to root my phone using Magisk and then change my build.prop file to bypass the issue.
This fixed my issue and made my apps works properly and now my Gear S3 also connects properly and functions very well.
For Resurrection Remix OS Custom ROM A5 2017 (a5y17lte): https:// androidfilehost.com/?fid= 818070582850504876 (remove the spaces)
For GApps (choose arm64) (7.1): google OpenGapps ( I can't post outside links yet )
Root through Magisk or SuperSU (both work)
For changing the build.prop file:
To fix this, open build.prop in /system and change ro.product.name=samsung and ro.product.manufacturer=samsung to another brand like lg or htc (in lowercase).
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
Based On: LineageOS
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1
Stable Release Date: 2018-03-31
For anymore issue feel free leave them in the comments and I will try and help you guys out.
I also installed custom ROM lineage 14.1 on my galaxy a5 2017....after booting sim is not detected nor is IMEI is being showed...I havnt done a backup ......tried all possible ways....not working.....pls do help
Thanks
Sorry for the Late Reply
drajithkv said:
I also installed custom ROM lineage 14.1 on my galaxy a5 2017....after booting sim is not detected nor is IMEI is being showed...I havnt done a backup ......tried all possible ways....not working.....pls do help
Thanks
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Its almost too late now, hopefully you have fixed this issue. If not could you let me know which stock OS version did you come from and what OS version did you flash.
For example my stock ROM was on Oreo 8.0 and I flashed a Custom ROM that was based on Nougat 7.1.2, So to fix this:
1. First Download the stock ROM of the same version as that of the Custom ROM (i.e. custom ROM is 7.1.2 Nougat so download Nougat stock ROM) flash this stock ROM.
2. You can now proceed to install the custom recovery and a flash the custom ROM now.
This should fix your issue as your CSC will be updated to match your custom ROM and will let your phone detect the sim cards.
MZainKh said:
Its almost too late now, hopefully you have fixed this issue. If not could you let me know which stock OS version did you come from and what OS version did you flash.
For example my stock ROM was on Oreo 8.0 and I flashed a Custom ROM that was based on Nougat 7.1.2, So to fix this:
1. First Download the stock ROM of the same version as that of the Custom ROM (i.e. custom ROM is 7.1.2 Nougat so download Nougat stock ROM) flash this stock ROM.
2. You can now proceed to install the custom recovery and a flash the custom ROM now.
This should fix your issue as your CSC will be updated to match your custom ROM and will let your phone detect the sim cards.
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That doesn't work on the latest updates as downgrading is blocked.
Hello friends
I'm trying to flash custom Q roms in TWRP on my S9 (SM-G960F), but have received the same error message for any Q rom:
ERROR:
Vendor image on the device
is NOT compatible
Expected Android 10 vendor
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I've only been able to successfully flash P roms, namely the Pie-based LightRom.
Based on the error message, it seems I need to update the firmware to Q before installing custom Q roms?
I've also seen some roms note installation requirements like "ROM Firmware Required: OneUI 2.x", which is new to me (have not seen a TW/OneUI ver requirement for roms I've used on S4, S7, N8).
May I ask someone to explain the steps required to install Q roms (eg, Havoc-OS) coming from P firmware? There seems to be some assumptions in most install instructions I'm not aware of, maybe since I am on older FW. (I am asking here, since I did not find instructions in any of the Q roms I tried)
So far, all I have done to the phone since unboxing it was to install TWRP 3.4.0, following the official guide for Exynos S9.
I am guessing I need to download latest official firmware image from sammobile or something for my device, and flash it in Odin. Is this correct?
If so, can someone explain the steps so that I can have latest FW for my device while maintaining TWRP and not bricking the device?
Thank you for your help
Extra info
(Snapshot from LightRom rom)
One UI version: 1.0
Android version: 9
Baseband version: G960FXXU6CSG4
Kernel version: 4.9.59
Android security patch level: 1 October 2019
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UPDATE:
I installed latest firmware from Sammobile, flashed it through Odin following their instructions, reinstalled TWRP, and am now able to flash Q roms.
For those who have stock rom < Q, I would suggest updating firmware through OTA before flashing TWRP. If you cannot OTA, download the latest firmware from Sammobile and flash it through Odin following their instructions, then flash TWRP, then you can flash Q roms.
So:
Update firmware through OTA or via Odin with latest firmware from Sammobile.
Flash TWRP
Flash whatever rom you want.
Is there a guide for rooting oneui 3.0, i´m asking this question because oneui 2.x has android 10
Did you found solution to root android 11?
I know for android 10 but not for 11.
I manage to root tricking the lz4 files which is the new type of extension in Android and for this you can not root in a normal way. I followed this guide
Fix Oreo Firmware Installation Issue in Odin for Samsung Devices - DroidViews
Android Oreo has finally made its way to Samsung's latest S series flagships, the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The Oreo update brings with it the usual Android Oreo features such as Picture-in-Picture, redesigned Settings app, etc. It also brings with it Samsung Experience 9.0 which is but a fancier name…
www.droidviews.com
After having the 4 stock files modified without lz4 you must flash them with Odin.
After you take the modified AP file and patch it with Magisk.
Then you flash again stock using the patched AP file and the rest of modified files but you must not select autoreboot in Odin. When the flashing is done you must exit download mode and imediatelly enter in Recovery mod but better use this guide
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+
In this tutorial, we will show you how to unlock the bootloader and then root Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+ using Magisk. This guide supports Exynos variants of the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ with…
www.thecustomdroid.com
This methods do not work for me now. I am in the latest R update 07 and it seems dont work. I am serching how to root my phone now...
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I have long tried to downgrade my phone SM-G955F to Android 8 or 7.
I have tried many different firmwares but they all seem to fail on installing the new bootloader. I can always recover back to Android 9 using a collection of files called AP_G955FXXUCDUD1_CL21427293_QB39365969_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9.tar.md5
Can anyone point me in the right direction for a ROM running android 8 or 7 that I can root.
Essentially I do not care if it is stock rom as long as I can root the device. I have successfully rooted my devices running android 9 using magisk but the essence is that I need to run android 8 or 7 and being able to use google chrome as a browser.
Any help is much appreciated
Best regards,
Erik
I thought I might have answered my own question. So in order to help other in the same situation I will post my findings.
Looking at related posts on XDA Dev Forum I found the following article, that seem to fit my needs.
RENOVATE ICE 1.2 | G950F & G955F | Android 7.0 | AQE5
Developers: mwilky & baadnewz Official Testers: SoLdieR9312, sswagonman, patensas G950FXXU1AQE5 Android 7.0 Knox set to 0x0 when booted Semi deodexed until custom kernel support Support for G950 and G955 variants Customizable...
forum.xda-developers.com
So I downloaded the zip file and unpacked it in hopes of finding files compatible with Odin. But they were not. So what I did was install my android 9 OS that I found that was working and then rooted it using TWRP and Magisk, which is quite simple.
Then I found this article:
How to install Renovate Ice 1.2 Android 7.0 Nougat Custom ROM on Galaxy S8/ S8 Plus - Android Advices
Samsung has just recently launched the new Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Both the devices are extremely powerful as they both have top of the line specs internally. The Galaxy S8 and the S8 Plus, both are powered by the latest and the greatest Snapdragon 835 SoC and have 4GB of RAM. And […]
androidadvices.com
and tried following the steps mentioned.
But unfortunately it did not work. I will try and investigate further or try again without first wiping all the stuff that was mentioned in the guide
Dansbo said:
I thought I might have answered my own question. So in order to help other in the same situation I will post my findings.
Looking at related posts on XDA Dev Forum I found the following article, that seem to fit my needs.
RENOVATE ICE 1.2 | G950F & G955F | Android 7.0 | AQE5
Developers: mwilky & baadnewz Official Testers: SoLdieR9312, sswagonman, patensas G950FXXU1AQE5 Android 7.0 Knox set to 0x0 when booted Semi deodexed until custom kernel support Support for G950 and G955 variants Customizable...
forum.xda-developers.com
So I downloaded the zip file and unpacked it in hopes of finding files compatible with Odin. But they were not. So what I did was install my android 9 OS that I found that was working and then rooted it using TWRP and Magisk, which is quite simple.
Then I found this article:
How to install Renovate Ice 1.2 Android 7.0 Nougat Custom ROM on Galaxy S8/ S8 Plus - Android Advices
Samsung has just recently launched the new Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8 Plus. Both the devices are extremely powerful as they both have top of the line specs internally. The Galaxy S8 and the S8 Plus, both are powered by the latest and the greatest Snapdragon 835 SoC and have 4GB of RAM. And […]
androidadvices.com
and tried following the steps mentioned.
But unfortunately it did not work. I will try and investigate further or try again without first wiping all the stuff that was mentioned in the guide
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Hi,
1) Download the .zip file of the light ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/s8-s8-nougat-01-jan-2020-v30-lightrom.3636154/
Then magisk.zip, search it on the internet.
2) Flash the ROM via a custom recovery
3) Then flash magisk.zip
4) Reboot
It will work for sure with Nougat or Oreo, with any Binary number.
You can downgrade with a custom ROM, not stock.
Lastly don't use Odin but a custom recovery !
Benjamin2557 said:
Hi,
1) Download the .zip file of the light ROM : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/s8-s8-nougat-01-jan-2020-v30-lightrom.3636154/
Then magisk.zip, search it on the internet.
2) Flash the ROM via a custom recovery
3) Then flash magisk.zip
4) Reboot
It will work for sure with Nougat or Oreo, with any Binary number.
You can downgrade with a custom ROM, not stock.
Lastly don't use Odin but a custom recovery !
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Thank you so much!
I will try that. I had found an older phone lying around running stock Oreo, that I rooted.