Hello, I have the A5 2017 with the official firmware but I would like to move from my telecom rom (orange france) to official samsung (to avoid default apps) without breaking the warranty (and the phone) maybe with an ota or sammobile (odin) (I'm still on december security patch).
Thanks.
Then you need to download the firmware from sammobile.com and flash it using Odin
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amlbuton said:
Then you need to download the firmware from sammobile.com and flash it using Odin
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Won't it break the warranty/know and the firmware? (it's my new phone I want to take care )
It may be possible, but be aware that if it's a branded firmware they usually put stuff in hidden partition and use different pit-file so there is a chance it won't work. Also be aware that if you try to change, and updates the bootloader in the process, then you may not be able to get back to original firmware if that bootloader version is older. They can not be downgraded.
Is the phone locked to carrier orange?
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tys0n said:
It may be possible, but be aware that if it's a branded firmware they usually put stuff in hidden partition and use different pit-file so there is a chance it won't work. Also be aware that if you try to change, and updates the bootloader in the process, then you may not be able to get back to original firmware if that bootloader version is older. They can not be downgraded.
Is the phone locked to carrier orange?
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It might be locked carrier but as far as I know they update bootloader for a new android major update. What I want now is to upgrade the security patch (still android 6.0.1) and get earlier access to updates (with my carrier I'm still on december patch).
I flashed it, worked well, thanks for your help.
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Hello XDA,
I am looking to update my Tab S to Lollipop. Problem is, I rooted it almost a year ago and do not know the method in which I did it. I'm guessing without knowing any other information, my best best bet would be downloading 5.0.2 from Sammobile (currently doing so) and using Odin 3.09? Is this the easiest way?
Also, if I'm located in the USA, what region do I want to use for the download? I didn't see anything that applied to me, so I picked an unknown region. Is there something else I should be looking for?
Android Version
4.4.2
Kernel Version
3.4.39-2947015
[email protected] #1
Build Number
KOT49H. T800XXU1ANK1
SE for Android Status
Enforcing
SEPF_SM-T800_4.4.2_0040
The quickest way would be to use Samsung Kies. The download is quicker but it installs immediately so you don't get to keep the download.
EDIT: Also the US region is called Cellular South.
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noxarcana said:
The quickest way would be to use Samsung Kies. The download is quicker but it installs immediately so you don't get to keep the download.
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Is that what Smart Switch Mobile is? Do you happen to have a link for a short guide? And will I still need to download the stock firmware when using Kies?
And thanks for clearing up the region question.
http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/#none
Use the link to download Kies, install, connect tablet to pc and open Kies. From there you'll know what to do. No guide necessary. No need to download the firmware either. Kies is automated once you select upgrade.
EDIT: There are two versions of Kies. Grab Kies3.
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Thank you! You were right, Kies3 immediately recognized that I did not have the latest firmware. So now I'm waiting for the update to download and implement itself.
I am in the exact same situation as you.
Not able to take the OTA even if i undo root via supersu
Kies detected that there was an update. But BEEN HOURS with "Preparing software update components for Galaxy Tab S"
I closed it and I am trying with Smart Switch .. same .. been 1 hour now and nothing happens.
How could I flash the latest firmware? Thanks
nickatnite905 said:
Thank you! You were right, Kies3 immediately recognized that I did not have the latest firmware. So now I'm waiting for the update to download and implement itself.
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mic141414 said:
How could I flash the latest firmware? Thanks
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You may want to check with other sources, but my initial thought before getting a response here was to download the current firmware build and use the Odin tool. I'm assuming it would work for you.
nickatnite905 said:
You may want to check with other sources, but my initial thought before getting a response here was to download the current firmware build and use the Odin tool. I'm assuming it would work for you.
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I have downloaded the stock ROM from some Russian web site which then directed me to some Google drive, a 1.6GB download, in my case SEE-T805XXU1BOD1-20150511102748.zip
I then used Odin to flash it - Select BL for "T805XXU1BOG2_bootloader.tar.md5" (stock bootloader) and AP for "T805XXU1BOD1_T805OXX1BOD1_T805XXU1BOD3_HOME.tar.md5" (stock ROM)
I believe that the above procedure works under almost all circumstances, root or no.
I then made plenty of backups with TWRP so that I do not have to use Odin anymore, I simply restore the stock ROM from backup (plus I get all my applications and system as I want it rather than having to re-do everything from scratch each time).
And just to say that all the OSes I have downloaded so far, they all had problems, so I end up restoring the stock ROM within hours of installing a new OS.
I can't flash with Odin to save my life. Tried many different combos. Comsey n official. Same thing. Tried BL on different Odins. Same result. I can't even root with sampwned. Can anyone help me? Please?
*oh Odin has an issue with my device info.
*TMO carrier and stuck on U1 firmware HD3
Also, I've already tried all of the Odin fail fixes. Doesn't work for me.
I'm actually having the same issue with my SM-G955U. I've tried several updates from both carrier specific and unlocked variants. Used Odin Comsy, 3.12.3, .5, and .7 and everything fails immediately. I've rebooted back to download mode every attempt as well, and I cannot get it for the life of me. I just used Odin on an S7 a couple days before this, but the S8+ is giving me grief. If I figure something out, I'll try to keep you posted OP. My Baseband is G955USQU1AQHD for any readers
I would really appreciated it!
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I would really appreciated it!
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try this
1) Flash the u1 firmware using prince odin.
2) Flash desired firmware using normal odin.
That should work.
One question does OTA updates work for you?
tjsooley said:
try this
1) Flash the u1 firmware using prince odin.
2) Flash desired firmware using normal odin.
That should work.
One question does OTA updates work for you?
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I can't even refresh the U1. And OTA doesn't update.
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I can't even refresh the U1. And OTA doesn't update.
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It sounds like your original flash was a bad flash. I have a t-mobile s8+ which I flashed to U1 from 100% stock T-mobile software and I get updates just fine.
I am no ODIN expert but you may need to look into re-partitioning your device. Does knox show void?
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It sounds like your original flash was a bad flash. I have a t-mobile s8+ which I flashed to U1 from 100% stock T-mobile software and I get updates just fine.
I am no ODIN expert but you may need to look into re-partitioning your device. Does knox show void?
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Mine does indeed show that Knox is void. Same issue where I cannot flash any U1 or U update, even though this device has always remained stock. What are the steps to re-partition?
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Mine does indeed show that Knox is void. Same issue where I cannot flash any U1 or U update, even though this device has always remained stock. What are the steps to re-partition?
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I have not re-partitioned a samsung device sense galaxy s2, But you would need to find the correct pit file for your device I know that much
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Does anyone have the latest retail version of the G5S rom stock?
Version latest is NPP26.102-49-1
this firmware will not come out, it will have to wait for the next one.
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this firmware will not come out, it will have to wait for the next one.
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But mine version is on NPPS26.102-63-1
Will this version be released?
And if I try to flash .49 version will I get error?
Thanks a lot
I think I found one place where it's suposed to host the "MONTANA_NPP26.102-63_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" file, but it's a paid download site.
i'm not going to pay to download because money in Brazil is something very scarce especially for something charged in dollar :silly:
if you wanna try, here is: https://www.top-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=26032
and if in any case you get this file, please share with us
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I think I found one place where it's suposed to host the "MONTANA_NPP26.102-63_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" file, but it's a paid download site.
i'm not going to pay to download because money in Brazil is something very scarce especially for something charged in dollar :silly:
if you wanna try, here is: https://www.top-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=26032
and if in any case you get this file, please share with us
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So my guess is, we can still flash .49 version rom even we're on higher version. (just simply not to flash gpt.bin, this cause error when your version is newer than .49)
And after installed .49 version, we will receive OTA update then we update it?
Not sure if this is the correct way to get back to stock rom and relock the bootloader...
michael50310 said:
So my guess is, we can still flash .49 version rom even we're on higher version. (just simply not to flash gpt.bin, this cause error when your version is newer than .49)
And after installed .49 version, we will receive OTA update then we update it?
Not sure if this is the correct way to get back to stock rom and relock the bootloader...
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To relock the bootloader you'll need a firmware more recent than the previous one you installed. If you had the .49-1 installed, you'll may need to wait for one more recent firmware popout as this .49 will give errors while installing (the "oem lock begin" command only locks the bootloader if you install every single file from the firmware, which will fail because an lower version of the firmware was installed).
In short: you can get back to stock but can't relock bootloader unless you didn't installed the OTA .49-1 or have an more recent firmware available
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To relock the bootloader you'll need a firmware more recent than the previous one you installed. If you had the .49-1 installed, you'll may need to wait for one more recent firmware popout as this .49 will give errors while installing (the "oem lock begin" command only locks the bootloader if you install every single file from the firmware, which will fail because an lower version of the firmware was installed).
In short: you can get back to stock but can't relock bootloader unless you didn't installed the OTA .49-1 or have an more recent firmware available
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Gotcha. So after reverted to .49 form higher version, will I be able to get OTA update to higher version? Tks a lot!
michael50310 said:
Gotcha. So after reverted to .49 form higher version, will I be able to get OTA update to higher version? Tks a lot!
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Yes, you can update without worries. Just remember to maintain your system untouched before any update. If you root or install custom recovery, the update will fail and may get into a boot loop
bycabraljr said:
Yes, you can update without worries. Just remember to maintain your system untouched before any update. If you root or install custom recovery, the update will fail and may get into a boot loop
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So I'm currently running NPPS26.102-63-1 , and my bootloader is unlocked. Am I still capable for OTA update? And if I decided to install custom recovery and rom, can I flash .49 version stock rom?
michael50310 said:
So I'm currently running NPPS26.102-63-1 , and my bootloader is unlocked. Am I still capable for OTA update? And if I decided to install custom recovery and rom, can I flash .49 version stock rom?
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You can upgrade through OTA with unlocked bootloader, you only can't if you modify your system. But if you are running .63-1 I'm not certain about reinstalling the .49 ROM as they may be different, like different modem or other resources like NFC resulting in bricking. Test at your own risk. I'd like to test .63 ROM, but I can't find any free places to download it.
(Or if you want you can also try the ZUI ROM, it's a stock rom from a chinese moto g5s with ZUI interface)
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You can upgrade through OTA with unlocked bootloader, you only can't if you modify your system. But if you are running .63-1 I'm not certain about reinstalling the .49 ROM as they may be different, like different modem or other resources like NFC resulting in bricking. Test at your own risk. I'd like to test .63 ROM, but I can't find any free places to download it.
(Or if you want you can also try the ZUI ROM, it's a stock rom from a chinese moto g5s with ZUI interface)
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So the reason is the latest firmware for locking bootloader
Untill now I have thought that the problem is with only my device can we ask for Motorola for the latest firmware releases so that we can relock our bootloader
Talwar sridhar said:
So the reason is the latest firmware for locking bootloader
Untill now I have thought that the problem is with only my device can we ask for Motorola for the latest firmware releases so that we can relock our bootloader
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They used to have a site for you to download firmware, but it hasn't been updated like 3years... Even Moto support doesn't know where to get it..
Hi,
I was on stock firmware: NPP26-102-49-1 with December security patch. I was flash unofficial lineageOS. Now i was back to stock rom: NPP26.102-49 with October security patch. Now i don't have any OTA's. Stock rom and recovery - bootloader unlocked. Any ideas what's wrong?
arni664 said:
Hi,
I was on stock firmware: NPP26-102-49-1 with December security patch. I was flash unofficial lineageOS. Now i was back to stock rom: NPP26.102-49 with October security patch. Now i don't have any OTA's. Stock rom and recovery - bootloader unlocked. Any ideas what's wrong?
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which variant do u have and may be u have flashed the diffrent firmware then with ur g5s variant ex: if u have the indian variant then maybe u have flashed the retbr firmware
If you didn't put your simcard, put it in your phone and you'll receive updates.
soulcalibur678 said:
If you didn't put your simcard, put it in your phone and you'll receive updates.
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Are you saying to try by remove simcard and connecting to wi-fi
Talwar sridhar said:
Are you saying to try by remove simcard and connecting to wi-fi
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No, moto g5s can't receive updates, if you don't put simcard inside it.
soulcalibur678 said:
No, moto g5s can't receive updates, if you don't put simcard inside it.
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But I am trying for updates with sim
Can I flash an older firmware from sammobile via odin without bricking the thing? If so, what's the best way to wipe everything to the fullest without root before flashing the new (old) firmware?
Pic is before and hopeful after firmwares
No, you cannot downgrade the Bootloader
Example: G960FXXU2BRGA << Version 2 BL
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No, you cannot downgrade the Bootloader
Example: G960FXXU2BRGA << Version 2 BL
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Is this permanent without any workaround whatsoever? My s9 will always be on a minimum of a level 3 bootloader?
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