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[ROM]9/20/12 LI3 Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 3 OTA (Stock/ROOTED/Odex/DeOdex/Firmware!)

This will update your software to LI3.
The update contains firmware updates as well as a Kernel update too.
The update contains a file that will reflash the stock recovery every single time you reboot your phone if the digital signature doesn't match, but I have removed it from this rooted version I'm uploading. I will upload that file separately so that you can get the stock recovery back without worrying about Odin, then from there you should be able to apply the update manually from Sprint's servers and get updated firmware. Keep in mind that if you choose to accept the OTA from Sprint, it will only apply if you have unmodified system files and an unmodified kernel.
You should only do one or the other. If you flash this rooted update, you will no longer receive an update notification from Sprint. So you will need to either revert to a nandroid backup or reflash the stock software in order to update all of the firmware.
LI3 Release notes:
Samsung Galaxy SIII Software Update - L710VPLI3
Enhancements/Fixes
- Inclusion of SWYPE keyboard
- Improved LTE connectivity
- SMS Messaging improvements
- EAS sync improvements
Download (Flash through recovery. Wipe Dalvik):
LATEST LI3:
Download Odex: Download
Odex MD5: 8A5F6AC8862456A62F1730482214CFB3
Download DeOdex: Download
DeOdex MD5: C5F185A2587949996057A1B999208FDD
Full Firmware All-In-One (Baseband/modem&tz,rpm,sbl2,sbl3,aboot): Flashable with any recovery.
Download
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OLD LG8:
Download Odex
Odexed MD5: 4304AB26A58FCAB2EA070E5AD7B64A63
Download DeOdex
DeOdexed MD5: 65AA567FBA8C50852D709C77062BA34C
LG8 Firmware: The baseband update will automatically create a backup on your internal storage incase anything goes wrong or you would like to revert.
Baseband/Modem L710VPLG8: This needs to be flashed with CWM/TWRP.
Download
Other parts (tz,rpm,sbl2,sbl3,aboot): This needs to be flashed with Odin.
Download
SMemo Fix for LG8 DeOdex:
Download
Revert to LF9 Universal Search:
Odex/DeOdex: Download
2.4/5GHz WiFi Frequency Fix for LG8
DeOdex: Download
Odex: Download
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Stock Recovery to flash in Odin: (Don't rename it.)
Stock Recovery
If you download the Stock Recovery to flash in Odin, open Odin, press PDA and point to this file. It will flash only the stock recovery, allowing you to accept the OTA and update your firmware. This method will only work if you have a Stock kernel and unmodified system files.

Sweet thanks! Do you know what the update changed or included? Anything good
Sent from my S3

I'm still confused as to which of the two I should do. If I read that correctly it seems that anytime we want to do a firmware update we have to use the stock recovery instead of CWM?

crzy619 said:
Sweet thanks! Do you know what the update changed or included? Anything good
Sent from my S3
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supposed to of fixed google wallet

My Google wallet works fine, just used a modded apk from nexus forum. Eh well looking foreward to the update anyways. Something to flash haha
Sent from my shiny new s3

klarthur said:
I'm still confused as to which of the two I should do. If I read that correctly it seems that anytime we want to do a firmware update we have to use the stock recovery instead of CWM?
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this is always the case with OTA updates, have to have stock recovery
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crzy619 said:
My Google wallet works fine, just used a modded apk from nexus forum. Eh well looking foreward to the update anyways. Something to flash haha
Sent from my shiny new s3
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well at least this way you can get google wallet updates and not have to keep using an outdated and potentially insecure hacked wallet apk

OneStepAhead said:
this is always the case with OTA updates, have to have stock recovery
Ahh I wasn't aware of this. This is my first Samsung phone. I had a HTC before and the firmware updates were always cooked into new ROMs I believe
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looking forward to it!!

klarthur said:
OneStepAhead said:
this is always the case with OTA updates, have to have stock recovery
Ahh I wasn't aware of this. This is my first Samsung phone. I had a HTC before and the firmware updates were always cooked into new ROMs I believe
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The firmware is, but with HTC phone, if you do an OTA, they 7/10 times have a new, locked hboot, which makes taking an OTA a SERIOUS problem. With unlocked bootloaders [like our GSIII], you basically just need the stock recovery, then re-root.
And the unrooting option available will reset your flash counter.
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klarthur said:
OneStepAhead said:
this is always the case with OTA updates, have to have stock recovery
Ahh I wasn't aware of this. This is my first Samsung phone. I had a HTC before and the firmware updates were always cooked into new ROMs I believe
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They'll be cooked into ROMs here too, I was just talking about attempting to install an OTA update via the official method (Settings > Updates). It will download the update and reboot to recovery and install it. If it's not the stock recovery it won't work.
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are you uploading at 9600 baud?
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teh roxxorz said:
klarthur said:
The firmware is, but with HTC phone, if you do an OTA, they 7/10 times have a new, locked hboot, which makes taking an OTA a SERIOUS problem. With unlocked bootloaders [like our GSIII], you basically just need the stock recovery, then re-root.
And the unrooting option available will reset your flash counter.
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Awesome, so if I flash the firmware that will unroot my phone and reset the flash counter?
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klarthur said:
They'll be cooked into ROMs here too, I was just talking about attempting to install an OTA update via the official method (Settings > Updates). It will download the update and reboot to recovery and install it. If it's not the stock recovery it won't work.
Thank you for clearing that up I appreciate it!
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klarthur said:
Awesome, so if I flash the firmware that will unroot my phone and reset the flash counter?
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Basically it will happen in 2 ways [overall, not listing full details]:
1- flash the rooted rom with the update > then flash all additional rooted update zips / odin packages
2- unroot > flash stock recovery [resets flash counter] > apply ota > re-root

klarthur said:
I'm still confused as to which of the two I should do. If I read that correctly it seems that anytime we want to do a firmware update we have to use the stock recovery instead of CWM?
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There's only two ways to update:
1) While using a stock rom, with stock and odexed everything, simply wait for Sprint to push the update to your phone.
2) If deodexed, modified, or on a custom rom, wait for the developers to make flash-able updates.
You can not have root customizations and Sprint pure updates together. Besides, returning to stock from a custom rom to receive Sprint's update? You're usually giving up more than you're gaining. :laugh:

Okay, it's up in the OP!
As for which one you should do? Basically it's like this:
-If you don't care about updated firmware or you want to wait for me (or someone) to make the firmware flashable in Odin, then download and install this one.
-If you want to fully updated, firmware and all, then you should probably download the other file I'm about to add to the OP, which will install the stock recovery, so that you can download the OTA yourself on your phone and it will install.

freeza said:
Okay, it's up in the OP!
As for which one you should do? Basically it's like this:
-If you don't care about updated firmware or you want to wait for me (or someone) to make the firmware flashable in Odin, then download and install this one.
-If you want to fully updated, firmware and all, then you should probably download the other file I'm about to add to the OP, which will install the stock recovery, so that you can download the OTA yourself on your phone and it will install.
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Bout to be on that like freeza blowing up krillin.
De-oxed on its way?

freeza said:
Okay, it's up in the OP!
As for which one you should do? Basically it's like this:
-If you don't care about updated firmware or you want to wait for me (or someone) to make the firmware flashable in Odin, then download and install this one.
-If you want to fully updated, firmware and all, then you should probably download the other file I'm about to add to the OP, which will install the stock recovery, so that you can download the OTA yourself on your phone and it will install.
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Now I don't have a problem waiting for you or someone to make the updates flashable, then also I wouldn't mind doing the OTA myself in which case I see that I'll add teh stock recovery which means I can't ever flash anything right? i mean it's not a custom recovery so i'm screwed? I hope i'm making sense here haha

daniel06gt said:
Now I don't have a problem waiting for you or someone to make the updates flashable, then also I wouldn't mind doing the OTA myself in which case I see that I'll add teh stock recovery which means I can't ever flash anything right? i mean it's not a custom recovery so i'm screwed? I hope i'm making sense here haha
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What you would do it flash the stock recovery [needed to take the OTA] > then just flash the cwm recovery and the the root zip.

teh roxxorz said:
What you would do it flash the stock recovery [needed to take the OTA] > then just flash the cwm recovery and the the root zip.
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ahh perfect. and i'm assuming these would be uploaded by the OP sometime soon, and just keep them saved for when they need to get used

I'm dumb. Getting the phone tomorrow. If I take the update from Sprint, can I root and install recovery after? Sorry if some of you are laughing right now.
Sent from my PG86100 using xda app-developers app

daniel06gt said:
ahh perfect. and i'm assuming these would be uploaded by the OP sometime soon, and just keep them saved for when they need to get used
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Right, the OP or someone else would posted update zips of the firmware as time went by.
mrlou623 said:
I'm dumb. Getting the phone tomorrow. If I take the update from Sprint, can I root and install recovery after? Sorry if some of you are laughing right now.
Sent from my PG86100 using xda app-developers app
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There's no need to go to degrade yourself when asking a question. And yes, if you take the ota, you'll still be able to flash cwm recovery using odin, then flash the root zip in recovery and be all set.

[Download][Install] 4.3 OTA Update

Warning: This will update your bootloader, so proceed at your own risk!
Flashing the update will wipe all data, as in factory reset wipe, as in everything is gone. Poof!
You must update to 4.1.2 before updating to 4.3.
You can not downgrade to 4.1.2 after installing the 4.3 update. Any attempts to do so will brick your device.
Go Here For Rooting Instructions
Instructions
1) Backup your files to your PC.
2) Odin back to stock 4.1.1 (DLK3).
3) Download update zips for BOTH 4.1.2 and 4.3, and check MD5 for both.
4) Create two folders on your external sd card named 412 and 43, and put the 4.1.2 and 4.3 updatexxx.zip in the respective folders.
5) Plug phone in to AC charger (4.3 update takes a while).
6) Reboot recovery, install the 4.1.2 update from sd card, flash (update installs and phone reboots).
7) Reboot recovery, install the 4.3 update from sd card, flash (update installs and phone reboots).
8) Enjoy 4.3!
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The 4.1.2 OTA can apparently be flashed with Mobile Odin.
Download: 4.1.2
update412.zip
Download: 4.3
update43.zip
Download: Stock firmware
4.1.1 (DLK3)
*****

Hopefully some kind Dev will turn it into a recovery flashable zip..... :thumbup::thumbup:

danvee said:
Hopefully some kind Dev will turn it into a recovery flashable zip..... :thumbup::thumbup:
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I just updated the OP with install instructions and a screen shot.
Proceed at your own risk!!!

upndwn4par said:
I just updated the OP with install instructions and a screen shot.
Proceed at your own risk!!!
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does it work on unrooted stock 4.1.1?

That should be fine with stock recovery.

Should mention that this replaces the boot loader so be careful.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747

loserskater said:
Should mention that this replaces the boot loader so be careful.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
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Will do. Forgot with all the 4.1.2 excitement!

upndwn4par said:
Will do. Forgot with all the 4.1.2 excitement!
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It looks like root and custom recovery are still accessible which is a good sign.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747

loserskater said:
It looks like root and custom recovery are still accessible which is a good sign.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
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Correct. Root is holding fine after CF Auto-Root. And I installed both TWRP and CWM, both of which are working fine.

Just curious my friend when you say rename zip do you mean rename this 2400258.zip to update.zip and then flash it then use odin to to install CF Auto-Root?

Venom0642 said:
Just curious my friend when you say rename zip do you mean rename this 2400258.zip to update.zip and then flash it then use odin to to install CF Auto-Root?
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Yes sir.
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I just renamed the zip file and simplified the instructions.

Edit:
install fails on rooted 4.1.1 with cwm, will try with fresh install of 4.1.1

upndwn4par said:
Yes sir.
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I just renamed the zip file and simplified the instructions.
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Thanks all good now and Rooted on update Stock

Thank you sir .. my wifi here stinks out loud just saved me a lot of trouble .
{edit} cept its a wipe update ;-(

upndwn4par said:
Yes sir.
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I just renamed the zip file and simplified the instructions.
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Thanks again Got CWM Recovery Rooted with Latest AT&T 4.1.2 As you can see Baseband version:I747UCDMG2 In my my Deadly Venom Custom Rom! :good:

Works fine when updated from 4.1.1 stock recovery, thanks! also it wipes all user setings and data.

nice! EXCEPT for deleting all my apps and ****!
update: but worth it, runs much smoother, and some games like Jewels Deluxe, which is easily the best Jewels out there now work again

Strange, but I was on stock 4.1.1 with root and clockwork. Did the OTA, when installing the phone reboots into CW recovery. Asks if I want to install untrusted zip. Choose yes ands CW installed the update. Then warns that I could lose root....fix? Chose yes and CW kept my root. Did this work do anyone else?
sent from my S3 Sammy Bean.

Should have a flashable zip of this by tomorrow evening. I've been tackling this thing all night, (5 a.m. here) and I have successfully dumped everything I need and am working on setting it up in the kitchen. I've pulled the modem but I'm too afraid to test at the moment. It's 60 MB, yet all of the other modems are ~40 MB. Getting pretty exhausted so I'll have to take a break soon.

Venom0642 said:
Thanks again Got CWM Recovery Rooted with Latest AT&T 4.1.2 As you can see Baseband version:I747UCDMG2 In my my Deadly Venom Custom Rom! :good:
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I hope you don't mind if I pull this modem out from your ZIP and put it on my modem list? I don't have an AT&T device myself, so I have to rely on others to post the AT&T updates.

Stock TW Firmware/Bootloader/Modem N910TUVU2DOK2 [UNMODIFIED][Mirror]

Mirror Link to N910TUVU2DOK2_N910TTMB2DOK2_TMB [FULL STOCK ROM]
Also: BOOTLOADER & MODEM
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Full Untouched ROM from Sammobile
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!asRzgCYb!f8ssb_v6zDxYJ8_u1ygzpothj1arjRmMdM_opGz8QO0
Bootloader file:
Android File Host: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!atYXVJQI!KSMHRMcH4qPgoP7sxSWM0ihNMOU-eQwYISaimam5tdk
Modem file:
Android File Host: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
Mega: https://mega.nz/#!vlQ2VILY!NFCASlvP7Rf5kB3d2eN2sy3MC_3SLmQ945dRKB1nfzU
User: @eduardog131 provided links just to the modem and bootloader in a later post in this thread. I am simply providing the link in the OP Thanks!

OK so do we use odin

Thanks. Will we be able to root and custom recovery?

lilila said:
Thanks. Will we be able to root and custom recovery?
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You should be able to ODIN flash TWRP then you will need to flash a custom kernel to get root, and flash Superuser.
I have not tried it yet though, so I have not verified if it works or not.

I tried flash clean rom via odin, fully bootup, reboot to download, installed TWRP recovery, then flashed superuser.zip. Bootloop.
There was this other article on the net about the 910C saying they got 5.1.1 but you have to flash back your booloader to 5.0.1.

Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.

poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Did it work?

poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Do you have a link for beastmode?

Rollablunt420 said:
Did it work?
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Dunno. Left laptop at work but should since it's not enforcing. I'll know in a few hours.
sdaelr said:
Do you have a link for beastmode?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3238775
Alternatively AEL or other non enforcing 5.1.1 compatible kernel are needed for Samsung lollipop 5.1 or greater with root.

poontab said:
Odin new firmware, Odin twrp, in twrp flash freeza's beastmode 1.1 for n910T/3, flash supersu. report.
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Yes, it works for me.
来自我的 SM-N910T 上的 Tapatalk

Ripped the BL/CP parts straight from the firmware.
Since I assume none of you want to exactly download a 1.84GB file for just a bootloader and modem upgrade (why would you go back to stock), here are the BL/CP parts!
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[Update: 13-1-16: PIT file now available to recover from a bad brick]
[DO NOT USE UNLESS YOU NEED TO REPARTITION YOUR PARTITION TABLE, OR YOU'RE IN A BAD BRICK.]
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24369303960684492
INSTALLING THESE FILES
1. Load phone in download mode. (Vol down+Home+Power)
2. Open ODIN3 on your computer. (Make sure the Samsung drivers are installed.)
3. Load the booloader file in BL.
3a. Load the modem file in CP.
4. Hit the start button, and let the files flash.
5. If there are no error messages in the log portion of ODIN3, then you have successfully flashed and upgraded to the 5.1.1 bootloader.
NOTE: At this time, you CANNOT downgrade from the 5.1.1 bootloader, so take caution.
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Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409

eduardog131 said:
Ripped the BL/CP parts straight from the firmware.
Since I assume none of you want to exactly download a 1.84GB file for just a bootloader and modem upgrade (why would you go back to stock), here are the BL/CP parts!
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INSTALLING THESE FILES
1. Load phone in download mode. (Vol down+Home+Power)
2. Open ODIN3 on your computer. (Make sure the Samsung drivers are installed.)
3. Load the booloader file in BL.
3a. Load the modem file in CP.
4. Hit the start button, and let the files flash.
5. If there are no error messages in the log portion of ODIN3, then you have successfully flashed and upgraded to the 5.1.1 bootloader.
NOTE: At this time, it is unknown if you can downgrade from the 5.1.1 bootloader, so take caution.
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Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008410
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087008409
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Pretty cool... Can you please do the same for the T3 version?

domhall said:
Pretty cool... Can you please do the same for the T3 version?
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Sure, when I get time at home. (That is, unless someone beats me.)

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Razgriz said:
DOK2 is for both versions of the TMo Note 4.
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T3 isn't interchangeable with T firmware.

I'm gonna go on the limb here, I'm 50% certain you can't go back to COG2... Be very cautious... When I Odin'ed DOK2 the process seemed odd not sure why lol

Will say modem on DOK2 seems way more stable, I don't seem to have as many data drops, and me personally I could give two s**ts if I can go back to cog2..doesnt matter as you can still flash those roms, I'm on a DOK2 Bootloader and modem with a cog2 rom right now...by the way thanks for the bootloader and modem files man..lol..really didnt wanna go back to stock
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manufan721 said:
Will say modem on DOK2 seems way more stable, I don't seem to have as many data drops, and me personally I could give two s**ts if I can go back to cog2..doesnt matter as you can still flash those roms, I'm on a DOK2 Bootloader and modem with a cog2 rom right now...by the way thanks for the bootloader and modem files man..lol..really didnt wanna go back to stock
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Yeah, pretty much agree here. This new modem has given me a lot less data drops. I had really spotty HSPA, with it dropping so constantly. Tested it out during school today and it hasn't dropped.
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N910T3 BL+CP parts ripped! I also managed to acquire a PIT file for the T3...DO NOT LOAD THE PIT FILE INTO ODIN3! I HAVE IT IN CASE SOMEONE WHO HAS A SEVERE BRICK CAN USE IT!
Same instructions as before for flashing the BL+CP parts. Reference a few posts up.
Bootloader file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009029
Modem file:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009028
PIT FILE (YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! DO NOT LOAD UNLESS THERE IS A SEVERE BRICK.)https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087009027

Confirm once you load DKO2 BL you can't go back to COG2 BL

ALLDAT said:
Confirm once you load DKO2 BL you can't go back to COG2 BL
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Lawdy.. lol how many threads have you asked this in. I answered this in another thread.

[ROM|LEAK|MM] SM-N910P TouchWiz Marshmallow 6.0.1 N910PVPE4DPB5 *Eng Bootloader*

Super Anti-plumber Bros 2. presents: Marshmallow 6.0.1 leak with engineering bootloader for the SM-N910P.
Check out the screenshots below.
Here's what you need to know before installing:
-You will need to flash the updated bootloader (engineering) AND baseband. You can go back to lollipop, but will need to downgrade your bootloader back (I will link it) or your wifi will not turn on and your camera will be blurry and not focus. You may keep the baseband no matter what version you are on.
-This is an engineering build, so there are debugging apps and features turned on. While this has a very minor effect on performance, it has one nonetheless.
-This ROM takes a VERY VERY LONG TIME to boot. It took me almost 30 minutes and I almost gave up and thought I did something wrong. But, it is deodexed by default since it isn't production software.
-This ROM can be flashed with TWRP and does not replace your recovery.
-This ROM comes with a su binary, not SuperSU, but SuperSU 2.68 beta can be flashed to enable root (will link below).
--What does that mean? the ROM is partially rooted and adb shell will throw you into a root shell by default. Apps won't say you're rooted, but once you flash SuperSU 2.68 beta, it will work as normal.
Anyway, enough with all that crap. Here's what everyone really wants: Bootloaders and basebands are ODIN flashable TAR images. The ROM is flashable with TWRP.
Pre-flash:
Engineering bootloader: Download PB5 engineering bootloader
PB5 Baseband: Download PB5 baseband
ROM:
SM-N910P-PB5-ENG-Leak ROM: Download SM-N910P-PB5-ENG-Leak ROM
Post-flash: Want root?
SuperSU 2.68 BETA: Link to SuperSU 2.68 BETA thread
Looking for the original Odin TAR? WARNING: THIS WILL ERASE YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE
Download PB5 Odin TAR
Wanna downgrade? No problem:
OK1 bootloader: Download OK1 bootloader
OK1 baseband (OPTIONAL): Download OK1 baseband

Sweet! That's awesome. Can't wait to see what you amazing DEVS do for our devices with mm.
Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

Awesomeness!!!!!

Awesomesauce!! Can wait to take her for a run ?

fredgar75 said:
Sweet! That's awesome. Can't wait to see what you amazing DEVS do for our devices with mm.
Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk
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Well, until apktool gets updated to support Marshmallow we won't be able to properly decompile and build apk's & jars. So no custom mods or anything until apktool is updated. Its still cool to see what we can expect with the official M ota.

Is this a leaked build for the N910P or the N920P that has been ported? Just curious as in the OP it says 920 but the screenshots show 910.

Excellent work @freeza! Great having a path to return.
How's battery so far?
Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

bckoolaid said:
Is this a leaked build for the N910P or the N920P that has been ported? Just curious as in the OP it says 920 but the screenshots show 910.
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Woops, typo. It is definitely for the N910P. Thanks for pointing that out!

You are the man bro. Thanks for all you do Freebroe.

Yessss you're the man ?????

Tried this ROM and the damn WiFi doesn't connect whatsoever

cobra360423 said:
Tried this ROM and the damn WiFi doesn't connect whatsoever
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I have the same problem

I haven't tried the ROM yet but did you update the baseband and bootloader before flashing?
cobra360423 said:
Tried this ROM and the damn WiFi doesn't connect whatsoever
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RonMac said:
I haven't tried the ROM yet but did you update the baseband and bootloader before flashing?
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yes

I'm going to try the ROM later after the kids are in bed and see what happens.
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I keep getting symlinks failed....

awesome i try this rom

Seems to be working now but it's laggy as hell and I keep getting some Network something crashed...
Edit: Can't get passed the setup wizard. Keeps lagging to hell and says NetworkSystem Provider Bootstrapper has stopped...

RonMac said:
I haven't tried the ROM yet but did you update the baseband and bootloader before flashing?
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Yes updated everything and no wifi.

Had this issue as well. Didn't try to look into it but I just may now.. It could just be the build. Try setting secure storage to false in build prop

Need some help deodexing stock ROM

I'm new to making modifications on my phone and I need some help deodexing the ROM.
I've got a Note 4 from Sprint running Android 5.01. I've installed TWRP and made a backup. I've also downloaded the version of Xposed that I want to get installed. But when I tried to flash Xposed to the phone, I got a message that a deodexed ROM was required.
I know that Titanium Backup can be used to deodex apps but it doesn't work with the framework. Is there a tool or app that anyone can recommend to me for this? Or is there a deodexed version of Samsung's stock ROM that I can easily swap out with the existing ROM?
Any help would be much appreciated.

Android 5.0.1 does require deodexed ROM and this thread should help you or you could try Tickle My Android by ticklefish on XDA to deodex ROM. Google that one but here's the thread for the Xposed you're looking for (Android 5.0 only).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60857320&postcount=1
That may help but I'd recommend either KitKat or Lollipop 5.1 or higher so you could use the Odex stock ROM or custom ROM- Odexed or deodexed. KitKat uses the standard rovo89 Xposed framework for KitKat. Lollipop 5.1 and Marshmallow uses Wanam unofficial Xposed framework; it works for both Odexed and deodexed ROMs though it didn't always when I used it on Lollipop but updates allow for better with Odexed ROMs when adding system apps.
You'd have to provide bootloader version to advise which path to take. Maybe your bootloader is OB7 and you've read warning about updating bootloader past that prohibits using KitKat or Android 5.0.1 again but there are methods that make it possible with the updated bootloader and Android 5.1 kernel but not degradable with Odin.
But IMO, Android 5.0.1 is not a good place to be. Android OS updates are notably benching faster so there's that but others prefer KitKat for simplicity and theme flexibility but less secure. Android 5.0.1 is neither of those and less secure. I'd consider KitKat or higher update but not settle for Android 5.0.1
You can use Galaxy Tools or this app to get your bootloader version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
But you may want to get your MSL number before updating if you can't get it from Sprint. Sprint will give it to you if you're a Sprint customer with phone paid in full and good standing on account. But I'd get it before updating anyway if you don't have it already.
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samep said:
Android 5.0.1 does require deodexed ROM and this thread should help you or you could try Tickle My Android by ticklefish on XDA to deodex ROM. Google that one but here's the thread for the Xposed you're looking for (Android 5.0 only).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60857320&postcount=1
That may help but I'd recommend either KitKat or Lollipop 5.1 or higher so you could use the Odex stock ROM or custom ROM- Odexed or deodexed. KitKat uses the standard rovo89 Xposed framework for KitKat. Lollipop 5.1 and Marshmallow uses Wanam unofficial Xposed framework; it works for both Odexed and deodexed ROMs though it didn't always when I used it on Lollipop but updates allow for better with Odexed ROMs when adding system apps.
You'd have to provide bootloader version to advise which path to take. Maybe your bootloader is OB7 and you've read warning about updating bootloader past that prohibits using KitKat or Android 5.0.1 again but there are methods that make it possible with the updated bootloader and Android 5.1 kernel but not degradable with Odin.
But IMO, Android 5.0.1 is not a good place to be. Android OS updates are notably benching faster so there's that but others prefer KitKat for simplicity and theme flexibility but less secure. Android 5.0.1 is neither of those and less secure. I'd consider KitKat or higher update but not settle for Android 5.0.1
You can use Galaxy Tools or this app to get your bootloader version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
But you may want to get your MSL number before updating if you can't get it from Sprint. Sprint will give it to you if you're a Sprint customer with phone paid in full and good standing on account. But I'd get it before updating anyway if you don't have it already.
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Thank you for all of the information. It sounds like I should probably upgrade to Android 5.1. I'm not sure how I would go about doing that though. Can you point me in the right direction? Is there a guide to do this somewhere? My bootloader version is N910PVPU2BOE1.

jmalmberg said:
Thank you for all of the information. It sounds like I should probably upgrade to Android 5.1. I'm not sure how I would go about doing that though. Can you point me in the right direction? Is there a guide to do this somewhere? My bootloader version is N910PVPU2BOE1.
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You can upgrade through Odin. There's a stock tar thread here with Odin download link and simplified instructions.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63868221
If you're looking for a custom ROM, decide which ROM, check its update version and follow OP install instructions for flashing help and advice. Get the tar from thread above; it has older versions too.
If you're interested in a Lollipop custom ROM, check out the Note 5 Ultimate ports by tx_dbs_tx to see if they will work for you. Those require stock tar OK1 version and have detailed install instructions that should be followed, if interested.
You're gonna want to stop auto updates immediately after updating and also after flashing custom ROM to avoid update download and nags to update.
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samep said:
You can upgrade through Odin. There's a stock tar thread here with Odin download link and simplified instructions.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63868221
If you're looking for a custom ROM, decide which ROM, check its update version and follow OP install instructions for flashing help and advice. Get the tar from thread above; it has older versions too.
If you're interested in a Lollipop custom ROM, check out the Note 5 Ultimate ports by tx_dbs_tx to see if they will work for you. Those require stock tar OK1 version and have detailed install instructions that should be followed, if interested.
You're gonna want to stop auto updates immediately after updating and also after flashing custom ROM to avoid update download and nags to update.
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Thank you for this. I've downloaded Odin but have a couple of additional questions. First, I only see two files with Odin. A .exe and a .ini file. Is that correct?
Second, does is matter which one of the MD5 files I download and flash over or will any of them work for me? Are there any that you consider to be better than the others?

jmalmberg said:
Thank you for this. I've downloaded Odin but have a couple of additional questions. First, I only see two files with Odin. A .exe and a .ini file. Is that correct?
Second, does is matter which one of the MD5 files I download and flash over or will any of them work for me? Are there any that you consider to be better than the others?
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The .exe is an executable to launch Odin. Place the unzipped contents in an Odin folder or whatever you name it. I prefer to have Odin in my stock tar folder along with TWRP so it easily finds those to load and flash. Grab this img.tar for Odin flash of TWRP:
https://dl.twrp.me/trltespr/twrp-3.0.2-0-trltespr.img.tar
Be aware that TWRP recovery flash requires you to uncheck Odin option of auto reboot and wait for flash to finish but make sure you see COM added in highlighted field before starting. Upon success, remove USB cable and battery and wait at least 30 seconds and boot into recovery. If you fail to boot into recovery on initial boot after TWRP flash, the stock recovery will restore itself and you won't see TWRP later when booting recovery.
Be aware that Odin flashing tar files will utilize the AP slot to load and flash. Stock tar will take a while to check the md5 so wait until you see you see your device added as COM in the Odin log and highlighted field before you start a flash, particularly stock tar; expect a wait period for md5 verification.
The stock tar you choose would depend on the ROM you choose. I don't know your preference but for Odin, you should limit your choices from OG5 and up to latest. You can downgrade to lollipop or upgrade to marshmallow at will but in your case, I think either is an upgrade for you.
Lots of choices so pick one and look in OP for what update it's based on. Then you'll know which update to download.
I only suggested the Note 5 Ultimate ports because you mentioned lollipop. The ROM is stable but read the OP and see if that's what you want. Custom ROMs usually give a list of broken features and install directions to consider complexity of install and setup and result to expect.
There's also stock ROMs or Cyanogen Mod (CM) ROMs. Each have their own appeal and following.
There is a marshmallow port based on Note7 but the degree of difficulty is higher. There's fix workarounds that may require extra steps and experience that you either have or will learn along the way and glean from searching thread. Up to you what to choose but backup stock first, once you Odin and get TWRP and then backup any ROM you like if seeking alternatives.
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samep said:
The .exe is an executable to launch Odin. Place the unzipped contents in an Odin folder or whatever you name it. I prefer to have Odin in my stock tar folder along with TWRP so it easily finds those to load and flash. Grab this img.tar for Odin flash of TWRP:
https://dl.twrp.me/trltespr/twrp-3.0.2-0-trltespr.img.tar
Be aware that TWRP recovery flash requires you to uncheck Odin option of auto reboot and wait for flash to finish but make sure you see COM added in highlighted field before starting. Upon success, remove USB cable and battery and wait at least 30 seconds and boot into recovery. If you fail to boot into recovery on initial boot after TWRP flash, the stock recovery will restore itself and you won't see TWRP later when booting recovery.
Be aware that Odin flashing tar files will utilize the AP slot to load and flash. Stock tar will take a while to check the md5 so wait until you see you see your device added as COM in the Odin log and highlighted field before you start a flash, particularly stock tar; expect a wait period for md5 verification.
The stock tar you choose would depend on the ROM you choose. I don't know your preference but for Odin, you should limit your choices from OG5 and up to latest. You can downgrade to lollipop or upgrade to marshmallow at will but in your case, I think either is an upgrade for you.
Lots of choices so pick one and look in OP for what update it's based on. Then you'll know which update to download.
I only suggested the Note 5 Ultimate ports because you mentioned lollipop. The ROM is stable but read the OP and see if that's what you want. Custom ROMs usually give a list of broken features and install directions to consider complexity of install and setup and result to expect.
There's also stock ROMs or Cyanogen Mod (CM) ROMs. Each have their own appeal and following.
There is a marshmallow port based on Note7 but the degree of difficulty is higher. There's fix workarounds that may require extra steps and experience that you either have or will learn along the way and glean from searching thread. Up to you what to choose but backup stock first, once you Odin and get TWRP and then backup any ROM you like if seeking alternatives.
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Since this is my first time doing this, I think I want to keep it as simple as possible. So I'm going to stick with lollipop. The version that I'm thinking of using is:
OJ6 Lollipop TAR: N910PVPU4COJ6_N910PSPT4COJ6_SPR.zip
md5: 13ab3afb59130382b2ce0f9113a193a8
I've opened Odin, put the phone into download mode and attached it. Odin can see the phone but I haven't tried to do anything yet. Sorry to pepper you with questions but I really don't want to brick my phone, so here are a few more.
1. When I flash the new ROM, will my phone still be rooted or will I need to do that again?
2. If I don't repartition the phone, will my data and apps still be there when I reboot?
3. If this doesn't work, can I restore my old system using a backup that I made with TWRP?
Thanks again for the assistance. I really appreciate it.

jmalmberg said:
Since this is my first time doing this, I think I want to keep it as simple as possible. So I'm going to stick with lollipop. The version that I'm thinking of using is:
OJ6 Lollipop TAR: N910PVPU4COJ6_N910PSPT4COJ6_SPR.zip
md5: 13ab3afb59130382b2ce0f9113a193a8
I've opened Odin, put the phone into download mode and attached it. Odin can see the phone but I haven't tried to do anything yet. Sorry to pepper you with questions but I really don't want to brick my phone, so here are a few more.
1. When I flash the new ROM, will my phone still be rooted or will I need to do that again?
2. If I don't repartition the phone, will my data and apps still be there when I reboot?
3. If this doesn't work, can I restore my old system using a backup that I made with TWRP?
Thanks again for the assistance. I really appreciate it.
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Repartition should only be used if there's a problem. Like I said, use the Odin defaults for stock tar.
Stock tar is factory firmware so yes, you must root again. Think of it as out of the box stock but your data and user apps should remain. No guarantee so you should backup to extSdCard but you never really know if the internal memory gets wiped or not. Usually not for those running touchwiz ROMs.
You could restore the backup but if the flash takes then there may be some compatibility issues.
It's often recommended to clean install ROMs for best compatibility so that's up to you if you want to risk keeping your user apps and data on there. You can expect longer boots to optimize the apps but consider the stock tar would boot right up, if installed cleanly.
Custom ROMs will have to optimize applications. If you're also keeping the user apps, they'll have to be optimized again so that makes the initial boot even longer. You should consider cooling with forced air for these initial boots and have ample charge. I recommend 80% or more.
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Repartition should only be used if there's a problem. Like I said, use the Odin defaults for stock tar.
Stock tar is factory firmware so yes, you must root again. Think of it as out of the box stock but your data and user apps should remain. No guarantee so you should backup to extSdCard but you never really know if the internal memory gets wiped or not. Usually not for those running touchwiz ROMs.
You could restore the backup but if the flash takes then there may be some compatibility issues.
It's often recommended to clean install ROMs for best compatibility so that's up to you if you want to risk keeping your user apps and data on there. You can expect longer boots to optimize the apps but consider the stock tar would boot right up, if installed cleanly.
Custom ROMs will have to optimize applications. If you're also keeping the user apps, they'll have to be optimized again so that makes the initial boot even longer. You should consider cooling with forced air for these initial boots and have ample charge. I recommend 80% or more.
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OK, I think I'm ready to try this. Just want to make sure I've dotted all the "i"s and crossed all the "t"s.
Can you confirm the following procedures for me.
I've removed most of my apps to make the process go a little more smoothly. I've downloaded the ROM I want to flash. When I open Odin 3.12.3 and connect my phone, under Options, I remove the check mark by auto reboot and leave the box checked by F. Reset Time. Everything else under options is unchecked. Then to the right, I check the box next to the AP button and select the TAR for the ROM. I leave everything else alone. Is that correct?
I'm not sure what to do with the TWRP TAR file you had me download. Do I place that in one of the other boxes?
After that, I select start and wait for it to complete. Is there anything else I should know?
Thank you for your help on this.

jmalmberg said:
OK, I think I'm ready to try this. Just want to make sure I've dotted all the "i"s and crossed all the "t"s.
Can you confirm the following procedures for me.
I've removed most of my apps to make the process go a little more smoothly. I've downloaded the ROM I want to flash. When I open Odin 3.12.3 and connect my phone, under Options, I remove the check mark by auto reboot and leave the box checked by F. Reset Time. Everything else under options is unchecked. Then to the right, I check the box next to the AP button and select the TAR for the ROM. I leave everything else alone. Is that correct?
I'm not sure what to do with the TWRP TAR file you had me download. Do I place that in one of the other boxes?
After that, I select start and wait for it to complete. Is there anything else I should know?
Thank you for your help on this.
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You'll do two flashes with Odin in order to get to update required with Odin defaults, you flash the stock tar and let it auto boot. Close Odin when done.
Flashing TWRP requires the auto reboot unchecked because you need to boot into recovery on first boot after flashing TWRP.
Both are flashed in AP slot on separate Odin sessions because they're tar files. You'll need to Odin TWRP and root again after flashing a stock tar. For custom ROMs, consider the ROM zip is already pre-rooted so all you need is TWRP.
Unless you want to root stock, I'll leave that part out of this post.
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Do you have the USB driver for Note 4 installed on PC? If not, goto Samsung support and get the one for Note 4 from the download section.
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samep said:
You'll do two flashes with Odin in order to get to update required with Odin defaults, you flash the stock tar and let it auto boot. Close Odin when done.
Flashing TWRP requires the auto reboot unchecked because you need to boot into recovery on first boot after flashing TWRP.
Both are flashed in AP slot on separate Odin sessions because they're tar files. You'll need to Odin TWRP and root again after flashing a stock tar. For custom ROMs, consider the ROM zip is already pre-rooted so all you need is TWRP.
Unless you want to root stock, I'll leave that part out of this post.
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Do you have the USB driver for Note 4 installed on PC? If not, goto Samsung support and get the one for Note 4 from the download section.
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I was able to flash the ROM to the phone without any real issues. Thank you for your help on that. I wouldn't have got that done without your assistance and I really appreciate it.
After I was finished with the ROM, I used CF Auto Root to reroot the phone and then I tried to flash TWRP recovery. I'm having issues with TWRP.
I closed Odin and they reopened it as an administrator. When I click on the button next to the AP slot, it opens a file window. At that point I clicked on the extracted TWRP .tar file you had me download. The program just seems to hang and never actually shows up in the box next to the AP button. Any suggestions?

jmalmberg said:
I was able to flash the ROM to the phone without any real issues. Thank you for your help on that. I wouldn't have got that done without your assistance and I really appreciate it.
After I was finished with the ROM, I used CF Auto Root to reroot the phone and then I tried to flash TWRP recovery. I'm having issues with TWRP.
I closed Odin and they reopened it as an administrator. When I click on the button next to the AP slot, it opens a file window. At that point I clicked on the extracted TWRP .tar file you had me download. The program just seems to hang and never actually shows up in the box next to the AP button. Any suggestions?
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You shouldn't unzip or extract img.tar files but flash as downloaded. If it had a .zip extension, yes, but as I recall, it's not zipped nor need extracting.
It's already a tar file for flashing. Tricky annotation but I think it just means that it's been converted from .img to .tar and ready for Odin. I think only TWRP does that extension naming.
Hopefully, it's only hanging because Odin or phone doesn't know what to do with it. Pull battery and check that it still boots recovery and system. Then back to download mode to Odin without extracting img.tar file.
I guess if you extract properly, you're left with an image file but I wouldn't do it by extraction because you can download image files from TWRP without needing to convert. Just so you know, those .img files can be flashed in TWRP recovery to update whenever that happens again.
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You shouldn't unzip or extract img.tar files but flash as downloaded. If it had a .zip extension, yes, but as I recall, it's not zipped nor need extracting.
It's already a tar file for flashing. Tricky annotation but I think it just means that it's been converted from .img to .tar and ready for Odin. I think only TWRP does that extension naming.
Hopefully, it's only hanging because Odin or phone doesn't know what to do with it. Pull battery and check that it still boots recovery and system. Then back to download mode to Odin without extracting img.tar file.
I guess if you extract properly, you're left with an image file but I wouldn't do it by extraction because you can download image files from TWRP without needing to convert. Just so you know, those .img files can be flashed in TWRP recovery to update whenever that happens again.
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Thank you! It worked.

jmalmberg said:
Thank you! It worked.
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Now, hopefully you have ROM picked out and on extSdCard ready to flash.
I'd backup stock ROM to extSdCard in TWRP just in case.
Follow the OP on your ROM install. Enjoy!
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