Hi all, been a long while since I visit this forum, I am still on the XXJPY firmware and now want to update to the new one. Here is the problem:
I know I need to update the bootloader in order to do this; I know if i don't, I will lose my phone. I know there are two types of ROM one with bootloader one without. If i am going to update to XWJW5, where should I get the bootloader from? will ROM downloaded from Sammobile firmware page included the gingerbread bootloader?
or any other similar post had been posted before that can recommend me to read?
Thank you
Update: I have just extracted the firmware downloaded from SamMobile, and there are two files:
boot.bin
sbl.bin
does this mean it included the new bootloader? and i sould be good to go to reflash my phone as if there was no bootloader changed?
Follow the instructions in INSANITY rom thread there is a full flashing guide.u dont have to flash the insanity rom just follow the ODIN guide on how to flash and upgrade bootloader.
If u flash stock firmware tick bootloader update in ODIN..
But read the guide,before flashing.
Good flash;-)
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Because no one wants to help me in JVK thread i decided to post here.
I flashed no bootloader version and corrupted screen irritiates me, so where can i find bootloader only files to flash??
I've only found JVK boot.bin and sbl.bin for heimdall, can i flash those files in odin and how?
ArctiX said:
Because no one wants to help me in JVK thread i decided to post here.
I flashed no bootloader version and corrupted screen irritiates me, so where can i find bootloader only files to flash??
I've only found JVK boot.bin and sbl.bin for heimdall, can i flash those files in odin and how?
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I wouldn't do that if I was you, read this post ...
http://goo.gl/bhDSj
PAGOT said:
I wouldn't do that if I was you, read this post ...
http://goo.gl/bhDSj
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Thanks for a reply So i'll have to flash the whole firmware again...
btw. When my bootloader will be updated, can i go back to froyo/eclair with no complications?
That I dont know . But I doubt you would want to go back . But I think in that long thread there was written its possible . But I really dont know, I just saw that post as you made this thread
One question more ;P
Do someone know an Eclair/Froyo firmware that flashes sbl so i can go back to previous bootloader??
hello there xda users
i have recently bricked my phone and managed to reflash the firmware, but, i had to add the bootloader file with the split firmware package.
what i want to do is install the latest XXLD3 firmware on top of the current s5830ixxkk5/gingerbread.xxlk1 firmware package but im worried because i am thinking that the bootloader file has to be the same as the firmware if you know what i mean. can i install the xxld3 on the xxkk5 bootloader without bricking my phone again? any help would be appreciated. thanks
[TUTORIAL] Installation GUIDE | ROM List & REVIEWS | Unbrick(Error Mount) [9/9/2012]
kierantheking said:
hello there xda users
i have recently bricked my phone and managed to reflash the firmware, but, i had to add the bootloader file with the split firmware package.
what i want to do is install the latest XXLD3 firmware on top of the current s5830ixxkk5/gingerbread.xxlk1 firmware package but im worried because i am thinking that the bootloader file has to be the same as the firmware if you know what i mean. can i install the xxld3 on the xxkk5 bootloader without bricking my phone again? any help would be appreciated. thanks
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First of all this development section......
for queries u should have gone to other thread.......
As far as flash is concerned ....... i think u can... i am not pretty much sure but i think so.
but if u need a bootloader file go to unbrick tutorial of mine and download the package for unbrick... take the bootloader file from there..... its from xxld
kierantheking said:
hello there xda users
i have recently bricked my phone and managed to reflash the firmware, but, i had to add the bootloader file with the split firmware package.
what i want to do is install the latest XXLD3 firmware on top of the current s5830ixxkk5/gingerbread.xxlk1 firmware package but im worried because i am thinking that the bootloader file has to be the same as the firmware if you know what i mean. can i install the xxld3 on the xxkk5 bootloader without bricking my phone again? any help would be appreciated. thanks
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Use ODIN flash YOUR stock rom csc/pda/modem to wait till it boots, after that go to download mode again and just flash pda of XXLD3 using ODIN again. For flashing you dont need the bootloader use ODIN 1.84. I change my WHLA1 to XXLA2 just by flashing the pda of xxla2
And by the way remember what feetsonfire said, this queries need to be on general section not in development
I want to flash my firmware because my career doesnt relese the latest, so, how do i flash my phone with the latest firmware and do i lost my warranty? What is flash?
Thanks:good:
See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658952
so i purchased a note 4 off swappa that was rooted it I was looking at flashing a lollipop rom. the phone is currently running android 4.4.4 and baseband n910tuvu1ank4, and kernel 3.10.0-2796035, [email protected] #1. I haven't flashed a rom since my note 2 so my memory is a bit fuzzy on the process. Do I have to update all of this before I can go ahead and flash a custom lollipop rom? if so could anyone be kind enough to walk me through the process? I am also running At&t off the tmobile phone. (would this explain why when I click software update, nothing happens? The phone doesn't even go to a page to try to check.) Thank you to any one that can provide assistance.
Follow the guide here to update to Lollipop before flashing a Lollipop ROM. In this thread you'll find all the files you need to update, root, and get a custom recovery so you can begin flashing ROMs. Most ROMs will have installation instructions in the first post of the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2903733
Face_Plant said:
Follow the guide here to update to Lollipop before flashing a Lollipop ROM. In this thread you'll find all the files you need to update, root, and get a custom recovery so you can begin flashing ROMs. Most ROMs will have installation instructions in the first post of the thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2903733
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thanks for the response. i have root already but im still on 4.4.4. im looking to flash lollipop roms. Do i need to update anything or can i just flash a 5.0 rom right over my 4.4.4 stock rooted rom? i reread your comment which files do i need to flash in that guide? the two cod6 lollipop files? maybe im not seeing it but in the guide i dont see how to uppdate to lollipop....
You have to Odin flash the COD6 lollipop firmware. Just flash the entire 1gb file. Then follow the steps in that thread to root and get custom recovery back
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You have to Odin flash the COD6 lollipop firmware. Just flash the entire 1gb file. Then follow the steps in that thread to root and get custom recovery back
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so if i odin flash the cod6 file that is 1.8 gb that will replace my kernel or do i need to flash that as well? and this will make me lose root. and will have to re root the phone... sorry for the question i feel like a newbie again to all of this....
Yes it will replace everything. Kernel,bootloader, recovery, modem, everything. And you will lose root. But you can just follow the steps in the linked thread to get root and recovery back. And no problem! We were all noobs once lol
guys need a question. i have already upgraded my phone to this firmware (N9208XXS4CRA1). then i intstall twrp and flash custom rom. now i want to go back to stock but my back up odin flashable firmware is
N9208XXS3CQJ1_N9208OLB3CQJ1_N9208XXU3CQG2_HOME.tar. now i cant flash it coz of error. do i neeed to download the latest firmware or there is something wrong with my phone. coz i cant restore my twrp back up if i flash twrp again. hope someone can help.
pattriccio said:
guys need a question. i have already upgraded my phone to this firmware (N9208XXS4CRA1). then i intstall twrp and flash custom rom. now i want to go back to stock but my back up odin flashable firmware is
N9208XXS3CQJ1_N9208OLB3CQJ1_N9208XXU3CQG2_HOME.tar. now i cant flash it coz of error. do i neeed to download the latest firmware or there is something wrong with my phone. coz i cant restore my twrp back up if i flash twrp again. hope someone can help.
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You cant flash a firmware with a lower bootloader number. The fifth digit from the right is the bl version. You are trying to flash a firmware with bl version 3 over you're current version 4 so just flash a firmware with version 4 and you should be good.
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You cant flash a firmware with a lower bootloader number. The fifth digit from the right is the bl version. You are trying to flash a firmware with bl version 3 over you're current version 4 so just flash a firmware with version 4 and you should be good.
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thanks mate. problem is every firmware im downloading right now always corrupt. and very slow. but thanks anyway for the help and knowledge.
thanks mate i changed pc and got a successful download.
No problem glad you got it worked out.
Never ever try to downgrade your bootloader to go to an older rom by the way. I tried it and had to replace my phones motherboard.just fyi