So, I am looking into the possibility of a way to update firmware, even after flashing MF1. You can read about it here.
If you are stuck on MF2, and are willing to help, here is what I need:
1. Backup /system partition only, either in SafeStrap or an online Nandroid backup. Don't backup /data. I don't need it.
2. Upload to the file hosting site of your choice.
3. PM me the link.
This is time-sensitive, as I need to return my old phone to AT&T soon so I don't get charged $500+. Please help out if possible.
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I tried updating from the leaked 5.5.893 to this new 5.9.901 with no luck. Has anyone have any luck with this? If so how did you do it?
Throw it on the sd card, use stock recovery. What method did you use and what error are you getting?
I put it on the sd card. Tried from stock recovery and its failing at the verification. Tried to install as a zip.
Then I don't believe you're on 5.5.893. You're SURE you're not on 5.7.893? Cause if you're on 5.7.893 then you're stuck like the rest of us.
If you are on the leaked 5.5.893 and not the official OTA version, then it is possible that the checksums are different between the two versions and it fails the asserts in the updater-script.
The important thing to note is that the error messages are very specific and will tell you which file is failing. Then you can fix it, if at all possible, dependent on what was changed and how.
cellzealot said:
If you are on the leaked 5.5.893 and not the official OTA version, then it is possible that the checksums are different between the two versions and it fails the asserts in the updater-script.
The important thing to note is that the error messages are very specific and will tell you which file is failing. Then you can fix it, if at all possible, dependent on what was changed and how.
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I thought someone checked the CRC's for the leaked vs OTA and they were identical?
Not sure if anyone has seen or tried this yet, but the error I get (running 5.7.893) regards two attributes in the build.prop file. Gonna try modding them to see if the update takes afterwards.
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Not sure if anyone has seen or tried this yet, but the error I get (running 5.7.893) regards two attributes in the build.prop file. Gonna try modding them to see if the update takes afterwards.
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Don't bother. I spent a lot of time on this last night. I went so far as to put 5.5.893 *system* on and tried to flash from that. (Obviously with boot image from 5.7.893 still). It got past the build.prop error and gave me a boot error. Meaning it fails asserting the boot image. No chance for this update to work for us I'm afraid.
I am on the leaked 5.5.893. I'm on the liberty rom. Would I have to put my phone all the way back to stock? Then start from there? At one time I had restored my phoned and did the 43v3r root and my system version went from the 5.5.893 to 5.5.886. Is that my culprit right there? Even though my radio and kernel is still from 5.5.893?
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I am on the leaked 5.5.893. I'm on the liberty rom. Would I have to put my phone all the way back to stock? Then start from there? At one time I had restored my phoned and did the 43v3r root and my system version went from the 5.5.893 to 5.5.886. Is that my culprit right there? Even though my radio and kernel is still from 5.5.893?
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Woa woa woa. Slow down. You're trying to apply this over a custom rom? Is that what you're saying? That definitely won't work. It has to be stock system for the version that the update is made for. So, in this case, you need stock 5.5.893. The kernel and radio are fine as a custom rom can't touch those. But you will need to restore stock 5.5.893 if you want to apply the update to get the new kernel and radio. Then you can put your rom back on. Hope that helps!
Do I need to reflash the original bionic stock ROM with RSD lite, then flash the leaked 5.5.893 and then flash to 5.9.901?
If you made a nandroid backup of your clean 5.5.893 installation then restoring that would be the easiest method to get the 5.5.901 to install properly.
If you have changed anything at all in your system beyond simply rooting and mount-ext3.sh for permanent root, then the update will fail.
No don't do that. For sure don't do that as it will not work. You didn't make a backup of the stock rom when you did the 5.5.893 update before putting a custom rom on?? UGH. If that's the case and you don't have a nandroid backup of 5.5.893 then this is going to be a pain. Not impossible but will cause you some headaches. First thing's first. Go make a nandroid backup of your existing rom install. I'll see if I can put some steps together that'll get you upgraded.
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cellzealot said:
If you made a nandroid backup of your clean 5.5.893 installation then restoring that would be the easiest method to get the 5.5.901 to install properly.
If you have changed anything at all in your system beyond simply rooting and mount-ext3.sh for permanent root, then the update will fail.
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But not with RSD using the FXZ now that he's on 5.5.893, yea? That'd be...bad.
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1) http://rootzwiki.com/topic/5484-r3l...he-bionic-v21/page__view__findpost__p__127684
Get that, unzip it, run it, and choose option 1. That will put you back on 5.5.886 stock *system* but will not touch anything else. And will of course, will install permanent root.
2) http://www.multiupload.com/0ZEN69NGO2
Get that, throw it on the SD card, and boot to stock recovery. Flash it.
3) Now you are ready to try flashing 5.9.901 again
4) NANDROID THAT THING
Then restore your custom rom and you should be good to go. CZ, did I miss anything?
I've lost my nandroids backup. . I have made a new nandroid backup of this current setup incase I screw something up.. I am unable to restore back to fully stock at this time which I'm rather upset about.. Am I screwed?
djr4x4 said:
I've lost my nandroids backup. . I have made a new nandroid backup of this current setup incase I screw something up.. I am unable to restore back to fully stock at this time which I'm rather upset about.. Am I screwed?
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Make sure you have a nandroid of your current (custom, apparently) rom. Then do the steps I outlined above.
Just to reiterate, this will not work for those of us on 5.7.893, correct?
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Just to reiterate, this will not work for those of us on 5.7.893, correct?
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No it will not. Nothing will at this point in time.
awesome. It worked. I am now 5.9.901!!!! Thanks for the help... And I kept root!!!
Grumble grumble lucky jerk... J/K I'm sincerely glad that worked for you. *NANDROID*.
WHAT?!!
I am on 5.7.893
You guys mean to tell me that even if I nandroid back, to my clean back-up of 5.5.893... This 901 update will still fail??!!
Is it checking the kernel also? I have a nandroid that is completely stock so if I flash back to that this 901 update should go unless it checks the kernel version too.
I made a backup of my stock ND3 Android 4.4.2 while helping someone restore their stock ROM. I know ND3 stock firmware isn't available yet (and perhaps never) but if you ever need to go back to stock and didn't make a backup, you can use this to get stock firmware back. You probably don't need this since you can use NCE ROM but just in case.
This does not include any bootloader/modem/etc, just system and data but should be enough to get you back on track.
http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS5/SM-G900A/SafeStrapBackup/4.4.2/KOT49H.G900AUCU2AND3.zip
Unzip and put under /TWRP/BACKUPS/blahblah directory.
If you don't have blahblah directory, just make backup of your current cache and will create one.
You can also follow this video if you just don't get it:
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I made a backup of my stock ND3 Android 4.4.2 while helping someone restore their stock ROM. I know ND3 stock firmware isn't available yet (and perhaps never) but if you ever need to go back to stock and didn't make a backup, you can use this to get stock firmware back. You probably don't need this since you can use NCE ROM but just in case.
This does not include any bootloader/modem/etc, just system and data but should be enough to get you back on track.
http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS5/SM-G900A/SafeStrapBackup/4.4.2/KOT49H.G900AUCU2AND3.zip
Unzip and put under /TWRP/BACKUPS/blahblah directory.
If you don't have blahblah directory, just make backup of your current cache and will create one.
You can also follow this video if you just don't get it:
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Is it possible or can you do the same for ANG3? I fixed my phone using your backup three times. ?
nice, gonna debloat this and remove the carrier iq from it and some system stuff and use it. battery life sucks on all the roms for at&t right now. if i cant get more out of this stock rom im jumping back on my note 3.
This will still work being on NCE base correct?
I used this and it messed up the finger print scanner. Any ideas? It says to reboot to fix, but it doesn't fix it.
i have been looking for 2hrs...where can I download safestrap????? this is driving me crazy!
randybellis said:
i have been looking for 2hrs...where can I download safestrap????? this is driving me crazy!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53659493
Hey guys, I recently upgraded from my precious S3 (bless your capabilities) to a new S5 (meh).
Long story short, I want three things:
1.) to find the right person who can use my stock AND3 firmware and extract it to create an ODIN-flashable file (is this possible at all?)
2.) understand the best way to create a backup of my current device state
3.) achieve root, which seems insanely easy thanks to geohot
My knowledge of android thus far tells me to root and use Online Nandroid backup app to create a backup. How would I later restore this backup when I want to unroot and restore my phone-state & files to pre-root?
Thanks so much in advance, and please feel free to put my knowledge on blast lol
UPDATE:
-shortydoggg has nice a post over in the general forum, but I still hope to be able to get a flashable file for AND3 instead of having to downgrade and then do an OTA again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185
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Hey guys, I recently upgraded from my precious S3 (bless your capabilities) to a new S5 (meh).
Long story short, I want three things:
1.) to find the right person who can use my stock AND3 firmware and extract it to create an ODIN-flashable file (is this possible at all?)
2.) understand the best way to create a backup of my current device state
3.) achieve root, which seems insanely easy thanks to geohot
My knowledge of android thus far tells me to root and use Online Nandroid backup app to create a backup. How would I later restore this backup when I want to unroot and restore my phone-state & files to pre-root?
Thanks so much in advance, and please feel free to put my knowledge on blast lol
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1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185
2. No clue.
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=125938830
You're asking too much if you want specifically AND3. It literally takes 1 minute in order to update to the latest firmware via the guide...
All of this you could've found via Google... *sigh*
Kenichi
Hey guys, I was wondering if anoyone could help me find the stock odin file for my tab S2 Tmobile? I rooted and I have twrp and everything. I wanna go back to having LTE while I wait for a custom kernel that can support it. I have had some problems locating said odin file. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
One of the most important reasons for having a custom recovery such as twrp is so you can make a full backup PRIOR to making any modifications.
I don't know how many times I have said this yet still people go ahead and flash regardless.
The firmware you are looking for is not available yet.
You're only hope is to ask someone who has the same model with unrooted firmware to make a backup of the system and boot partitions and upload them.
Or you may be able to unroot with supersu then flash just the boot.img.
If unrooting doesn't work then you may be able to flash the boot and system partition from the firmware below with Flashfire.
http://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-T817P/
Make that backup first.
ashyx said:
One of the most important reasons for having a custom recovery such as twrp is so you can make a full backup PRIOR to making any modifications.
I don't know how many times I have said this yet still people go ahead and flash regardless.
The firmware you are looking for is not available yet.
You're only hope is to ask someone who has the same model with unrooted firmware to make a backup of the system and boot partitions and upload them.
Or you may be able to unroot with supersu then flash just the boot.img.
If unrooting doesn't work then you may be able to flash the boot and system partition from the firmware below with Flashfire.
http://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-T817P/
Make that backup first.
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I thank you for your assistance, but I must say that I am not a novice when it comes to rooting, flashing, odining etc. etc.
I was merely asking if anyone came across the stock odin file I listed above, if they could link it to me. I am having a hard time finding it and as you pointed out, is because it isn't there to be found. So I will continue to wait patiently and use wifi until it is released.
Thank you.
I have been searching for custom ROMs for a couple days, yet haven't come across any that are compatible with the G973W. I have noticed a few that don't specify, and just say "S10", but I would like confirmation.
I would also like to know if it is possible to create an image/ROM of my devices current state as a sort of restore point. I know it's kind of a nooby question, but I am having a hard time finding that information. Thanks!
Your phone has the same snapdragon processor as the G973U. I can't give a direct yes or no answer, but I have seen root options for that phone.
Now your task is to see if what works for G973U will work for G973W (I bet it would since it's basically the same phone).
If you can't find a definite answer, make backups and download Odin and copy of your firmware just in case you brick the phone and give it a try.
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Your phone has the same snapdragon processor as the G973U. I can't give a direct yes or no answer, but I have seen root options for that phone.
Now your task is to see if what works for G973U will work for G973W (I bet it would since it's basically the same phone).
If you can't find a definite answer, make backups and download Odin and copy of your firmware just in case you brick the phone and give it a try.
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Thanks for the reply! I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps only carrier specific software might break. I would just go ahead and try it, but I'm having a really tough time finding how to make a copy of my phone the way it currently is. It is currently rooted, with TWRP and Magisk. I also have Odin, and Android Studio with ADB. Just not sure how to pull the current firmware.
TacoDeMuerte said:
Thanks for the reply! I was thinking the same thing. Perhaps only carrier specific software might break. I would just go ahead and try it, but I'm having a really tough time finding how to make a copy of my phone the way it currently is. It is currently rooted, with TWRP and Magisk. I also have Odin, and Android Studio with ADB. Just not sure how to pull the current firmware.
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Good you're rooted, when I wrote my reply all I had in mind was root.
However, backup is easier with TWRP. Just go into recovery and then to backup. Backup everything.
There's a bug I have read about with one version of TWRP that wouldn't backup to SD card. So if you face any issues there just backup to phone storage.
Since you're rooted, and can make a nand backup with TWRP, try the available ROMS for G973U. If anything goes south, restore in TWRP. Just make sure of the compatible versions of Android/BL/modem/TWRP between your current phone as it is, and the ROM you'll be using. Because your purpose now should be (I believe) is to test compatibility between S10 U and W versions. If all goes well, go nutz.
So I made a back-up and flashed a ROM for the U variant, but ended up in a boot loop. Wiping and restoring via TWRP also resulted in a boot loop. The only way out was to download stock firmware and flash via Odin. I had followed all of the relevant instructions to the letter, so if any one else wants to try a ROM made for U devices on a W variant, do so at your own risk and make sure you have the correct stock firmware and Odin ready. I might try again down the road just in case something went wrong on my part.