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Problem with "cannot read update.bin" in 4.6.4 to 4.6.3 downgrade

I have 4.6.4 AT&T OS and I want to downgrade to 4.6.3 unlock OS. In recovery mode the phone is connected with computer, I see serial number and "sideload" next, the update.bin file is in ADB folder, but at next step I get the message
"cannot read update.bin" . I run Win 10 on computer, I try also on Win 7, same problem. I downloaded
4.6.3 unlock OS first with Microsoft Edge, it has .zip extension, then downloaded with Chrome it came with .bin extension, neither one work. Any ideas ? Because I ran out.

That sounds confusing and frustrating. Where did you get the .bin from? I downloaded the one linked in this post and had no problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2
You definitely want a .bin file, not a zip (the .bin should be around 1.2gb). There's also the distinct possibility that ADB is improperly installed. If that's the case, there should be more info in that link that will help you.
In my signature, I link to a walkthrough describing everything I did to get my phone downgraded, rooted, etc. Maybe take a look and see if you missed any steps.

munkymack said:
That sounds confusing and frustrating. Where did you get the .bin from? I downloaded the one linked in this post and had no problems: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62768812&postcount=2
You definitely want a .bin file, not a zip (the .bin should be around 1.2gb). There's also the distinct possibility that ADB is improperly installed. If that's the case, there should be more info in that link that will help you.
In my signature, I link to a walkthrough describing everything I did to get my phone downgraded, rooted, etc. Maybe take a look and see if you missed any steps.
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I downloaded 4.6.3 OS from 3-4 diffrent links from forum including that in your post, also direct from amazon. With Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer the file is downloaded with .zip, no matter the link I used, so I thought that's the problem so I used Mozzila and Chrome, it came with .bin extension. The .bin file seems to be ok, I can open and extract folders and files from it with WinRAR so it's not corrupt.
About ADB, I read before how to deal with it, seems to work correctly, I can connect the phone in windows with phone on, also in recovery mode the phone appear sideload like it should. So at this point I don't no what to do.

markmm said:
I have 4.6.4 AT&T OS and I want to downgrade to 4.6.3 unlock OS. In recovery mode the phone is connected with computer, I see serial number and "sideload" next, the update.bin file is in ADB folder, but at next step I get the message
"cannot read update.bin" . I run Win 10 on computer, I try also on Win 7, same problem. I downloaded
4.6.3 unlock OS first with Microsoft Edge, it has .zip extension, then downloaded with Chrome it came with .bin extension, neither one work. Any ideas ? Because I ran out.
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Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer downloaded the 4.6.3 update as a zip file for me also. I've had the same error (cannot read update.bin) once when trying to sideload an update.bin. I never could figure out what the problem was, so I downgraded my phone using Safestrap. It is not recommended that you use Safestrap to update or downgrade your phone, but a few people including me have updated or downgraded their phone with Safestrap without any problems.
You will need to root your phone if you want to use Safestrap for the downgrade:
See Installing Root, Safestrap, CM11 for how to root and install Safestrap on your phone. You do not need to install CM11.
Launch Safestrap and select Install Recovery.
Download the 4.6.3 flashable-stock-image you will need for the downgrade and put the file on your phone.
Power your phone off, then power it back on.
When Safestrap starts, select RECOVERY> Install>
Browse to and select ss_update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.zip.
Swipe to the right Swipe to Confirm Flash.
When the flash is complete, select Reboot System> CONTINUE>.
If you don’t want your phone rooted, launch Safestrap and uninstall Recovery, launch Kingroot and unroot your phone. I would also do a factory reset.
Edited to add: To unroot Kingroot 4.0, launch Kinguser, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Clear>. For Kingroot 4.5, launch Kingroot, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Continue> OK>. Manually uninstall any Kingroot apps that are still installed on your phone.

jack9955 said:
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer downloaded the 4.6.3 update as a zip file for me also. I've had the same error (cannot read update.bin) once when trying to sideload an update.bin. I never could figure out what the problem was, so I downgraded my phone using Safestrap. It is not recommended that you use Safestrap to update or downgrade your phone, but a few people including me have updated or downgraded their phone with Safestrap without any problems.
You will need to root your phone if you want to use Safestrap for the downgrade:
See Installing Root, Safestrap, CM11 for how to root and install Safestrap on your phone. You do not need to install CM11.
Launch Safestrap and select Install Recovery.
Download the 4.6.3 flashable-stock-image you will need for the downgrade and put the file on your phone.
Power your phone off, then power it back on.
When Safestrap starts, select RECOVERY> Install>
Browse to and select ss_update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.zip.
Swipe to the right Swipe to Confirm Flash.
When the flash is complete, select Reboot System> CONTINUE>.
If you don’t want your phone rooted, launch Safestrap and uninstall Recovery, launch Kingroot and unroot your phone. I would also do a factory reset.
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Thank you for your reply, I read about root/safestrap method but initially I did not want to root the phone.
Now seems to be the only choice, so thank you for info about this.

If you just type "adb devices" on the PC with the phone connected, do you see the phone? If not, then you have a driver issue. If that is the issue, the Amazon Dev. Service "Connecting your device" page may help.

Yes, at adb devices command the phone appear with serial number........ sideload. Appear connected whith phone on, I can copy on it and also in recovery mode after "apply update from ADB" . I belive that's not the problem.

I'm having the same problem. Cannot read update.bin when trying to sideload 4.6.3.

vkramac said:
I'm having the same problem. Cannot read update.bin when trying to sideload 4.6.3.
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See this post, on how you may be able to correct your problem.

jack9955 said:
See this post, on how you may be able to correct your problem.
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Thanks for linking this post. Regrettably, it still doesn't work...no worries though

vkramac said:
Thanks for linking this post. Regrettably, it still doesn't work...no worries though
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I have had the exact same problem when trying to install the 4.6.3 update (cannot read update.bin), I had to use Safestrap to downgrade my phone. When you downloaded the update, was the extension a .bin or a .zip? When you say "it still doesn't work", do mean Safestrap doesn't work as well?

jack9955 said:
I have had the exact same problem when trying to install the 4.6.3 update (cannot read update.bin), I had to use Safestrap to downgrade my phone. When you downloaded the update, was the extension a .bin or a .zip? When you say "it still doesn't work", do mean Safestrap doesn't work as well?
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I've been trying to do this through stock recovery. The file extension was .bin retrieved from Amazon's website.
I'm not interested in using Safestrap.

vkramac said:
I've been trying to do this through stock recovery. The file extension was .bin retrieved from Amazon's website.
I'm not interested in using Safestrap.
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Yep. Can't figure this out at all. Most adb commands are working fine. ADB kill-server. ADB start-server. ADB devices. ADB reboot recovery.
Its just the ADB sideload that gets the error. Cannot read update.bin.
I'm starting to think this is WIN 10 ****ing with me.

vkramac said:
Yep. Can't figure this out at all. Most adb commands are working fine. ADB kill-server. ADB start-server. ADB devices. ADB reboot recovery.
Its just the ADB sideload that gets the error. Cannot read update.bin.
I'm starting to think this is WIN 10 ****ing with me.
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OK, should you find a solution to the "cannot read update.bin", please post how you was able to fix the problem, your fix may help others. From an internet search, I see the most common reason for the "cannot read . . ." error is the file has a double extension of .zip.zip, bin.bin, or bin.zip.

vkramac said:
Yep. Can't figure this out at all. Most adb commands are working fine. ADB kill-server. ADB start-server. ADB devices. ADB reboot recovery.
Its just the ADB sideload that gets the error. Cannot read update.bin.
I'm starting to think this is WIN 10 ****ing with me.
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Maybe a stupid question- But did you change the name of the downloaded bin file to "update.bin"?

Years later, but maybe it'll help. For me, it was a combo of WIndows and Bitdefender: Under properties of the update file, it said access was blocked due to the file being from another PC - checking the box there and disabling Bitdefender (only one at a time didn't help) solves the issue.

jack9955 said:
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer downloaded the 4.6.3 update as a zip file for me also. I've had the same error (cannot read update.bin) once when trying to sideload an update.bin. I never could figure out what the problem was, so I downgraded my phone using Safestrap. It is not recommended that you use Safestrap to update or downgrade your phone, but a few people including me have updated or downgraded their phone with Safestrap without any problems.
You will need to root your phone if you want to use Safestrap for the downgrade:
See Installing Root, Safestrap, CM11 for how to root and install Safestrap on your phone. You do not need to install CM11.
Launch Safestrap and select Install Recovery.
Download the 4.6.3 flashable-stock-image you will need for the downgrade and put the file on your phone.
Power your phone off, then power it back on.
When Safestrap starts, select RECOVERY> Install>
Browse to and select ss_update-fire-phone-35.4.6.3_user_463001620.zip.
Swipe to the right Swipe to Confirm Flash.
When the flash is complete, select Reboot System> CONTINUE>.
If you don’t want your phone rooted, launch Safestrap and uninstall Recovery, launch Kingroot and unroot your phone. I would also do a factory reset.
Edited to add: To unroot Kingroot 4.0, launch Kinguser, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Clear>. For Kingroot 4.5, launch Kingroot, tap gear icon> Root authorization settings> Remove Root permission> Continue> OK>. Manually uninstall any Kingroot apps that are still installed on your phone.
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i am facing the same issue but the problem is i cant turn my phone on because it get bricked when i was trying to install MIUI 7 in it. Now it is just stuck to the amazon logo and i tried to do all these stuff to download amazon latest and installing it through adb but in command prompt it says *cannot read update.bin i cant understand what is going over here please help me out to solve this issue or i will not be able to buy a new phone dew to some financial conditions.

hamza said:
i am facing the same issue but the problem is i cant turn my phone on because it get bricked when i was trying to install MIUI 7 in it. Now it is just stuck to the amazon logo and i tried to do all these stuff to download amazon latest and installing it through adb but in command prompt it says *cannot read update.bin i cant understand what is going over here please help me out to solve this issue or i will not be able to buy a new phone dew to some financial conditions.
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Hi, I found out your computer may block files that appears to be malicious. See this thread for information on how to unblock it.

Got it to work
I was having the same problem. I kept getting the message" cannot read file"
I was able to get it to work by typing "adb sideload" and then dragging the file in the command window right behind "adb sideload". the string will look like this
"PS C:\Users\Ryan\Desktop> adb sideload C:\Users\Ryan\Desktop\update.bin.bin
and then press enter.

LG G3 Root help

Hello, I am running an ATT LG G3 and I have tried every root method and I just can't get past the firmware update stage. I get to the firmware update screen, phone stays on 0%, whatever rooting tool i am using then says that supersu has failed to boot/install/whatever because it has not started within 1 minute. I turn off the phone by taking the battery out and when it boots up I do not have SuperSu. Note, I read somewhere if i get the LED showing a blue and green color then something is wrong? My phone does flash those colors, what should i do.
PS needed info?
ATT LG G3
-D850
-5.0.1
-Note: I also had rooted on kitkat, didnt like it. unrooted and then restored stock lollipop. If that makes a difference

Have you already tried the second method in this thread?...
[GUIDE][ROOT] Newest Root Method for LG devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
Make sure to download and extract the New_LG_Root_v0.1_by_dig.zip file from the OP, then open a command prompt w/ admin rights from within the extracted directory.

i also had this problem. i tried every root method but nothing worked.
i found a "solution" that said that you need to go back to stuck (android kit kat 4.4.2) and then try to root.
it worked for me.
some says that there is a problem with rooting lollipop. :-\
hope it will work for you too

@redduc900 yes I have, I have not tried it with admin rights yet tho. I will try it and update you. But I am sure that the same firmware update stuck stage will occur.

Post a pic of the command prompt window open, showing the results after entering each of the commands from the second method of that thread.

Unable to root LG G3 V20T
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Post a pic of the command prompt window open, showing the results after entering each of the commands from the second method of that thread.
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I also have problems with this, I have V20T version of LG G3 .
The first method didn't work, i get to where i enter download mode manually, then nothing.
The same goes for the second method. when i get to the point where i use the send_command.exe \\.\com3 < root it tells me that it can't open the port.
I've verified that com3 is used. however the device shows up in the device managare with a warning.
This warning is only shown when the phone is in download mode.
Any help with this is appreciated, could this problem be due to the recent security update by LG?
Perhaps downgrading to a more recent version of lollipop (before the september 2015 update) will enable me to root?
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I solved the problem by upgrading the drivers. I was running driver version 3.14 but when i upgraded to 4.0 i now got the extra diag device on Com4.
Now i could run the send_command with root. I was not able to run the second command to reboot but insetad i pulled the battery and then booted up.
Now i'm root and everything is good
\Mattias

While in Download mode, and after running the ports.bat script, you're entering the COM port that's adjacent to the \Device\LGANDNETDIAG1 entry? Also make sure you have the latest LG drivers installed beforehand...
http://androidxda.com/download-lg-usb-drivers

Where did you find the version 4.0? perhaps that is also a possible issue
MattiasG said:
I also have problems with this, I have V20T version of LG G3 .
The first method didn't work, i get to where i enter download mode manually, then nothing.
The same goes for the second method. when i get to the point where i use the send_command.exe \\.\com3 < root it tells me that it can't open the port.
I've verified that com3 is used. however the device shows up in the device managare with a warning.
This warning is only shown when the phone is in download mode.
Any help with this is appreciated, could this problem be due to the recent security update by LG?
Perhaps downgrading to a more recent version of lollipop (before the september 2015 update) will enable me to root?
......
I solved the problem by upgrading the drivers. I was running driver version 3.14 but when i upgraded to 4.0 i now got the extra diag device on Com4.
Now i could run the send_command with root. I was not able to run the second command to reboot but insetad i pulled the battery and then booted up.
Now i'm root and everything is good
\Mattias
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How can i exactly run command prompt with admin privileges if i want to shift + MOUSE2 when i open the command prompt within the directory?
Now i have a new problem, great. When i send the first command nothing even happens.
yes i have usb debugging checked
Here is a screenshot of what I get
imgur.com/
CiWWU1Y
*cant post hyper link due to spam issues on the forum?*
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Post a pic of the command prompt window open, showing the results after entering each of the commands from the second method of that thread.
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You can get the latest version 4.0.2 of the LGMobileDriver from LG here...
http://www.lg.com/us/support/software-firmware
... and instead of using Shift+Right-click to open a command prompt from within the directory, type CMD from the Start--> Search field, right-click and select Run as administrator. Then just CD to the directory.

Huawei watch current version, speaker, keyboard

Hello, I got the Huawei 651F watch yesterday (bought from amazon.de) and I wonder which is the latest software version?
I'm running on Android Wear 1.3.0.2421912, Google Play Services 9.4.52, Android OS 5.1.1 . I think there is a new version out (which supports speaker and keyboard), but when I click on "System Update" it says my system is up-to-date!
Any ideas?

Mine is running on Android Wear 1.5.0.xxxxx, Google play services 9.4.52 and Android OS 6.0.1
I've had some trouble to get it updated when I bought it, but it was just a matter of time (I guess until the phone wear app downloaded the wear update)
But, for the keyboard it's only available in Android Wear 2 developer preview...

Thanks for your reply. It seems that I run an older version.
So you just waited until the update? How long?
I don't have to do anything and the watch will update itself? No wi-fi on, no other setting etc?

Make sure watch is fully charged and better put watch on charger when checking for updates and have WiFi enabled
That worked for me...

Thanks for your reply.
Tried it and didn't work for me. It still says system is up to date.
No idea if there is meaning in just waiting. It's an old update right?

Be patient, it will come.
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk

Other solution if you don't want to wait is to flash the latest stock version with adb/fastboot

I just wanted to know if there's a meaning in waiting.

In addition after I restart my phone the watch loses the recent contacts list (2 swipes right). How can I get it back?
EDIT: Nevermind, I turned on Bluetooth debugging on the phone only (not in the watch) and restarted the phone and contacts are back. I'm not sure I understand what Bluetooth debugging is or if it had anything to do with it.
I've tried restoring to factory defaults in order to get the 1.5 update with no luck. How can I update from 1.3 to 1.5 manually? Any link would be appreciated.

Here you can find the preview image (android wear 2.0 developer preview) and the original image (named : Non-preview image (for after testing)). Make sure you download Huawei watch image and not the LG one : https://developer.android.com/wear/preview/downloads.html
You'll have to flash the "non-preview image" with adb/fastboot

Still no update, despite checking while charging etc. Is there meaning in waiting?
Could you give me the latest "stable" version, with a detailed guide? I remind you that I have version 1.3, so I need a full version to 1.5, not incremental. Right? I think I need to make changes in the phone too, not only download the version and toolkits.

Don't know why you still don't have the update...
For the latest stable version, it's the one I gave you in my last post. The guide to flash it is detailed under the links. Don't worry, it's a full 1.5 version.
You need to have SDK manager (in order to install and use adb/fastboot), but nothing have to be done on your phone (just unpair the watch) : everything else is done from the charger connected to your computer

Thanks.
I meant the watch, not the phone.
So I download the non preview image? The links you provided are for some version 2.0 of wear, not 1.5?

Yes the non-preview is wear 1.5 : Google give this image as a way to revert back to a stable release after testing the wear 2.0 developer preview. In your case, you can just flash it to manually update to official wear 1.5

Sorry for my persistance but I have no experience with android wear plus flashing a watch. Could you check the versions in the screenshots and tell me if it's ok to proceed?
I have to download and flash the following image?
sturgeon-mec23l-factory-48003078.tgz
MD5: 417b5cbddb29a2262bce133e283d2732
SHA-1: 4800307843580f818557dd7c43d8ba2161e289b2
I believe the guide is missing some instructions, in example it says to download and unzip the image, but it doesn't say copy the file in the watch. Don't I have to download the file in my computer, unzip it there, then transfer it to the root directory of the watch? Or like in the phones, you have to transfer the zip file to the device you want to upgrade?
Thanks again.

No problem, but you'll see that in fact, phone or watch, it's very similar !
Yes, this is the good one to download : sturgeon-mec23l-factory-48003078.tgz
About your screenshots, it's ok : it's not an update, it's a full system image which will wipe everything during install (so you could install it on the top of every wear version). I just read again the guide, there is nothing missing : the "flash-all" script is in fact composed of several "adb" commands which will push and install bootloader, rom, recovery, ... as you would had done with a nexus device (exactly the same process).
I think you was thinking about installing it with TWRP, but it's not a zip file as a custom rom.

So I download the file and unzip it in the watch or in my pc?
Furthermore, I don't undestand the following:
"Confirm installation of the fastboot tool
To flash a device using one of the system images, confirm that you have the fastboot tool in the platform-tools/ directory of the Android SDK. Be sure that you have the latest version of the Android SDK Platform-tools from the SDK Manager.
After you confirm that you have the fastboot tool, add the tool to your PATH environment variable so the tool can be found when you flash the watch."
I've download ANDROID STUDIO 2.1.3, but can't find where the platform-tools/directory is? I clicked on Configure -> SDK Manager and installed Android 7, 6, 5.1, 5. I don't know if it was needed...

The part that you don't understand is about adb/fastboot utility which are needed to push the file and install them on your watch. Anyway, you said that you installed Android Studio (it was not really needed) but adb/fastboot is automaticaly installed with it ! So it's a good point.
First, you'll have to search for your sdk folder. Usually it's located in : "C:\Users\<--user name-->\AppData\Local\Android\sdk". There is inside a folder "platform-tool" which contain among all the files adb.exe and fastboot.exe
Then, unzip the tarball (sturgeon-mec23l-factory-48003078.tgz) in this folder. Then Shift + Right-click in the background of the folder and select "open a command window there" (or something like that, my computer is not in english).
Finaly, follow the guide :
2. Attach the watch charger to the watch and plug the USB cord (from the charger) into your computer.
3. Use the following adb command to confirm that the watch is available for flashing: adb devices
4. Use the following adb command to start the device in fastboot mode: adb reboot bootloader
5. Unlock the device's bootloader. This step erases all data on the device: fastboot oem unlock
On the watch, select the Unlock option.
6. Issue the command: flash-all.bat
7. Optionaly, you can lock again your bootloader by the command: fastboot oem lock

Found it thanks.

Frixx_x said:
The part that you don't understand is about adb/fastboot utility which are needed to push the file and install them on your watch. Anyway, you said that you installed Android Studio (it was not really needed) but adb/fastboot is automaticaly installed with it ! So it's a good point.
First, you'll have to search for your sdk folder. Usually it's located in : "C:\Users\<--user name-->\AppData\Local\Android\sdk". There is inside a folder "platform-tool" which contain among all the files adb.exe and fastboot.exe
Then, unzip the tarball (sturgeon-mec23l-factory-48003078.tgz) in this folder. Then Shift + Right-click in the background of the folder and select "open a command window there" (or something like that, my computer is not in english).
Finaly, follow the guide :
2. Attach the watch charger to the watch and plug the USB cord (from the charger) into your computer.
3. Use the following adb command to confirm that the watch is available for flashing: adb devices
4. Use the following adb command to start the device in fastboot mode: adb reboot bootloader
5. Unlock the device's bootloader. This step erases all data on the device: fastboot oem unlock
On the watch, select the Unlock option.
6. Issue the command: flash-all.bat
7. Optionaly, you can lock again your bootloader by the command: fastboot oem lock
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Frixx_x thanks a lot mate, I've updated the phone as described. Still the version in the link you gave me is Android Wear 1.4 (6.0.1 Android), not 1.5. If I don't see it updating in the next days is there a way for 1.5?

Stuck at 7.5.1.0

I have a Chinese max, 32gb. It’s currently on miui 7.5.1.0 stable. When I click check for updates it says no updates available. I’m in china if that makes any difference.
How can I upgrade to a newer software? Can I change to global rom?
I don’t have a windows computer and most guides seems to require windows. Also I don't want a custom rom.
Alternatively, how can I get native update function the to work?
Thanks for help to push mein the right direction.

Screenshot of about phone?
Sent from my Xiaomi MI MAX using XDA Labs

here is the screenshot

nick5000 said:
I have a Chinese max, 32gb. It’s currently on miui 7.5.1.0 stable. When I click check for updates it says no updates available. I’m in china if that makes any difference.
How can I upgrade to a newer software? Can I change to global rom?
I don’t have a windows computer and most guides seems to require windows. Also I don't want a custom rom.
Alternatively, how can I get native update function the to work?
Thanks for help to push mein the right direction.
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Well, without a pc you have less options, users of miui are on nougat (beta) but in your case must be sure of these things; download (easier) an app from playstore about developer options, open and check at USB debugging, allow, now download a global version from official Miui page for Hydrogen (device name) must be in .zip format and try going to /settings/about device/system update you`ll see four dots upper right and option "select update package", navigate to your downloaded file and try to flash

Thanks. So I downloaded it, went to updater and chose the file, and it says couldn't verify update package.
Tried to download to recovery mode, but then I just get to a screen with the symbol to connect USB cable to computer.

nick5000 said:
Thanks. So I downloaded it, went to updater and chose the file, and it says couldn't verify update package.
Tried to download to recovery mode, but then I just get to a screen with the symbol to connect USB cable to computer.
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If from this option doesn`t flash your zip either do from mi recovery. Version for China probably is from a phone company if you live there. You need a pc at least to install TWRP (it takes two minutes) and from here you must install last version official beta v8 7.1.19 but you need unlock bootloader

So this is not possible to do with a MAC? what about the terminal commands, can I install a rom from the CLI ?

nick5000 said:
So this is not possible to do with a MAC? what about the terminal commands, can I install a rom from the CLI ?
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I know this isn't the quickest workaround, but if you're stuck on a Mac you can always bootcamp it for free. Just download Windows 10 (around a 5GB download I think) and install via bootcamp. You don't need a serial to officially install or run WIndows 10 and you can just remove the installation when you're finished.

nick5000 said:
So this is not possible to do with a MAC? what about the terminal commands, can I install a rom from the CLI ?
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You can use other advance phone (cause this will be busy) like a viewfinder of .img in your computer, with an app from Play Store called DriveDroid, you place some .img in your sdcard and to arrange computer select usb (it`s like a virtual machine) or burn an image in a usb with a linux distro, here is a rescue cd that contain a virtual Windows XP called Hiren`s Boot (500 mb aprox.) but really I don`t know if all that works on a mac.
First read that post, it seems is possible use fastboot on a mac according that: http://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/

SubwayChamp said:
You can use other advance phone (cause this will be busy) like a viewfinder of .img in your computer, with an app from Play Store called DriveDroid, you place some .img in your sdcard and to arrange computer select usb (it`s like a virtual machine) or burn an image in a usb with a linux distro, here is a rescue cd that contain a virtual Windows XP called Hiren`s Boot (500 mb aprox.) but really I don`t know if all that works on a mac.
First read that post, it seems is possible use fastboot on a mac according that: http://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/
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I tried using fastboot commands on mac to to update, but didn't work.
I guess I'll have to stick with 7.5.10 until I get a new phone.
However wonder why the OTA update doesn't work.

nick5000 said:
I tried using fastboot commands on mac to to update, but didn't work.
I guess I'll have to stick with 7.5.10 until I get a new phone.
However wonder why the OTA update doesn't work.
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What did you type in fastboot?, zip version is not for fastboot, must be download correct version, but go for the first step, probably you must
unlock bootloader, request to xiaomi, sometimes you got it in 6 hours, depends, probably device is rooted, for this reason don't update ota. Here you have other thread to apply fastboot with other method https://forum.xda-developers.com/an.../live-iso-adb-fastboot-driver-issues-t3526755

tried both the flash all except storage.sh and the flashboot flash system commands. it said device it locked. I applied to unlock bootloader, no reply yet, but does that also require a Windows program to unlock the bootloader?
Device is not rooted, but I installed google play, maybe that's what broke the OTA

nick5000 said:
tried both the flash all except storage.sh and the flashboot flash system commands. it said device it locked. I applied to unlock bootloader, no reply yet, but does that also require a Windows program to unlock the bootloader?
Device is not rooted, but I installed google play, maybe that's what broke the OTA
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No, Google Play can't do that. In my little corner of the world we say "all the roads lead to Rome", I think you need a pc, There is other shorter way of two steps root first with a pc and then download from Google Play an app called "flashfire" you may flash a zip rom from this app. Also you may use a virtual cd or usb with a linux distro like ubuntu or debian running on your mac to arrange computer like a live cd or usb without install on your mac or if you prefer install it on your mac, there's a world of options just root device and can flash any you want and be the real owner of your phone

NOUGAT 7.0 for G928A ADB update step by step...Enjoy !!!

As i promise to one of member here then i will post it and i have it.
I can't help you with any of problems related do to i don't have S6E+ .
For all with March 4CQB2 baseband update for Nougat. SS-G928AUCS4CQB2-to-U4EQC6-UP - link is UP
MD5 :7a55165ce2b9d3ffe6170491813c44ac
Nougat update if you are on 4CQA1 baseband SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip - link is up
MD5 checksum : c74d9106d59dcb0411f9a1e4e23ca797
Make sure you know how to ADB sideload. I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone.
Steps:
0. Make sure you are on G928AUCS4CQA1 or March update G928AUCS4CQB2 Baseband. Check this 3 times
1. Backup everything of importance on your phone!!!
2. Now, make sure you have "show file extension" enabled in Windows, and file is ready for ADB as you download SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip or after March 20 update SS-G928AUCS4CQB2-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip
3. Shutdown your phone
4. Enter recovery mode by pressing volume up, home and power button together
* A green Droid will appear on screen with the text Installing system update…
5. Using the Volume Button Navigate and the Power button to select ‘Apply Update from ADB’
6. Connect your phone via USB to your computer
7. Open a CMD prompt from your PC. Type cd
in my case: cd C:\Users\Norbarb\Desktop\Note5
8. Navigate to the directory that contains the update SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip or after March 20 update SS-G928AUCS4CQB2-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip
*Note I had issue when the directory contained a space. Moving the update to a directory with no spaces resolved the issue.
Also moved the adb driver to the same directory 'C:\Users\Norbarb\Desktop\Note5'
9. Type adb devices. You should see 1 device listed
10.Type adb sideload SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip or after March 20 update SS-G928AUCS4CQB2-to-U4EQC6-UP.zip
11. This took around 25 minutes to complete
12. Phone will now be updated Nougat
EDIT: Please post mirrors if you can. Thanks

Thanks again. Will try it as soon as available.
Please be reminded to upload the qa1 update. I don't think it's available anywhere

vista1984 said:
Thanks again. Will try it as soon as available.
Please be reminded to upload the qa1 update. I don't think it's available anywhere
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nougat is uploaded i just downloading to check if file is OK after upload.

vista1984 said:
Thanks again. Will try it as soon as available.
Please be reminded to upload the qa1 update. I don't think it's available anywhere
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Link is UP.. Enjoy !!

norbarb said:
Link is UP.. Enjoy !!
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Downloading...
could you upload the adb sideload from PJ1 to QA1 please.

vista1984 said:
Downloading...
could you upload the adb sideload from PJ1 to QA1 please.
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10 min away

updating. will report back later. it's getting late here. so i will probably report back early tomorrow.
Thank you again norbarb for all the hard works to our devices.

norbarb said:
As i promise to one of member here then i will post it and i have it.
I can't help you with any of problems related do to i don't have S6E+ .
Nougat Update Here - link is up
MD5 checksum : 9970ef8f7ba21ea499cd977775f68d88
Make sure you know how to ADB sideload. I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone.
Steps:
1. Backup everything of importance on your phone!!!
2. Now, make sure you have "show file extension" enabled in Windows, and file is ready for ADB as you download SS-G928AUCS4CQB2-to-U4EQC5-UP.zip
3. Shutdown your phone
4. Enter recovery mode by pressing volume up, home and power button together
* A green Droid will appear on screen with the text Installing system update…
5. Using the Volume Button Navigate and the Power button to select ‘Apply Update from ADB’
6. Connect your phone via USB to your computer
7. Open a CMD prompt from your PC. Type cd
in my case: cd C:\Users\Norbarb\Desktop\Note5
8. Navigate to the directory that contains the update ‘SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC5-UP.zip’
*Note I had issue when the directory contained a space. Moving the update to a directory with no spaces resolved the issue.
Also moved the adb driver to the same directory 'C:\Users\Norbarb\Desktop\Note5'
9. Type adb devices. You should see 1 device listed
10.Type adb sideload SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC5-UP.zip
11. This took around 25 minutes to complete
12. Phone will now be updated Nougat
EDIT: Please post mirrors if you can. Thanks
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After 3 updates, I am confirming that the updates work like a charm. 7.0 has lots of new tweaks after first 15 mins use. And stable so far.
Thanks again!!

thanks for share

I am having lots of issue installing this update.
first status 7 error.
Sorted with editing binary file and than signature not verified error and failed on 50% tried again failed on 92% .
Any help?

fysaldar said:
I am having lots of issue installing this update.
first status 7 error.
Sorted with editing binary file and than signature not verified error and failed on 50% tried again failed on 92% .
Any help?
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Odin back to older avalable version and update gradually. Looks like your recovery is corrupted
Clicking from Edge of Galaxy

norbarb said:
Odin back to older avalable version and update gradually. Looks like your recovery is corrupted
Clicking from Edge of Galaxy
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Just realised that update is AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC. And my build is UCU2BPE6 have you got firmware for this build by chance?

Here is donwload links to all the Odin file. Credit to the member who uploaded it. Which should bring you to pj1 directly
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...neral/g928a-odin-restore-files-t3214359/page9

fysaldar said:
Just realised that update is AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC. And my build is UCU2BPE6 have you got firmware for this build by chance?
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I can look for it tomorrow. I'm not familiar with S6E+ at all, i just find update because one of the member ask me if i can. I have no idea what is ladest available firmware for your devices. But like i said i can look for it.
Clicking from Edge of Galaxy

Seems edge+ (and probably note 5) got huge upgrade in Android 7 update. Including performance mode which is not available to gs6.
So far I noticed and worth to mention.
Camera UI renewal
Performance mode
New function from nougat, notification panel and night mode
All the Samsung app seems all redesigned
Display render resolution can be changed between 720p, fhd and wqhd
Battery is better especially for standby time
Great job from Samsung this time

norbarb said:
As i promise to one of member here then i will post it and i have it.
I can't help you with any of problems related do to i don't have S6E+ .
Nougat Update Here - link is up
MD5 checksum : 9970ef8f7ba21ea499cd977775f68d88
Make sure you know how to ADB sideload. I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone.
Steps:
1. Backup everything of importance on your phone!!!
2. Now, make sure you have "show file extension" enabled in Windows, and file is ready for ADB as you download SS-G928AUCS4CQB2-to-U4EQC5-UP.zip
3. Shutdown your phone
4. Enter recovery mode by pressing volume up, home and power button together
* A green Droid will appear on screen with the text Installing system update…
5. Using the Volume Button Navigate and the Power button to select ‘Apply Update from ADB’
6. Connect your phone via USB to your computer
7. Open a CMD prompt from your PC. Type cd
in my case: cd C:\Users\Norbarb\Desktop\Note5
8. Navigate to the directory that contains the update ‘SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC5-UP.zip’
*Note I had issue when the directory contained a space. Moving the update to a directory with no spaces resolved the issue.
Also moved the adb driver to the same directory 'C:\Users\Norbarb\Desktop\Note5'
9. Type adb devices. You should see 1 device listed
10.Type adb sideload SS-G928AUCS4CQA1-to-U4EQC5-UP.zip
11. This took around 25 minutes to complete
12. Phone will now be updated Nougat
EDIT: Please post mirrors if you can. Thanks
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first of all thanks alot.
so my current version is G928AUCS3CPJ1.
will there be any issue if i tried to sideload from this version or should i do the other updates?
if i need to do the other updates,by any chance do you have odin files for this G928AUCS4CQA1 version?
i was on bpe6 and odin to cpj1

rahulje9 said:
first of all thanks alot.
so my current version is G928AUCS3CPJ1.
will there be any issue if i tried to sideload from this version or should i do the other updates?
if i need to do the other updates,by any chance do you have odin files for this G928AUCS4CQA1 version?
i was on bpe6 and odin to cpj1
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They are here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge-plus/general/g928a-adb-updates-t3575021

norbarb said:
They are here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge-plus/general/g928a-adb-updates-t3575021
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thanks alot.
all should be sideloaded right?

rahulje9 said:
thanks alot.
all should be sideloaded right?
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Yes

Hi can please find update to nougat from UCU3CPHA?
Edit: nvm thanks so much norbarb on 7.0 now. 1 odin and 4 sideloads lol
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