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NG2 update.zip file

For anyone who doesn't wanna wait for the OTA to hit your phone (because some phones might take awhile) just download this file and place it on your EXTERNAL SD CARD and then power off your phone and boot into stock recovery and apply update from external sd card.
You must be on unrooted stock NAE ROM and stock recovery to take the OTA update.
Also if your phones fails to update the baseband then just use Odin to flash the MK2 modem and then reflash the NAE modem and take the OTA again (that worked for me)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1u83mpbu2j18qbp/Update.zip

Also you might need a computer to place the file on your external sd card because of the "Write to sd card issue" that was introduced in the Kitkat update.

I am rooted and i want this update.... How to do that?

Are you on stock recovery? What is your full setup and what mods do you have installed?

Worked perfectly. Updated baseband as well.
I was able to move the zip from internal memory to SD card using the stock My Files app as well.
Thanks @churchey360

buzzwyzr said:
Worked perfectly. Updated baseband as well.
I was able to move the zip from internal memory to SD card using the stock My Files app as well.
Thanks @churchey360
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Its good to hear that lol

Has anyone who has taken the update been able to find the HD Voice icon as shown in the link?
https://community.sprint.com/baw/mo...ssion?content=/api/core/v2/discussions/167584

Idk where to look for it or what its even supposed to look like lol i tried making a call earlier but didnt see anything but i know you have to be in an area that has the hd voice calling

Thanks for the update
Towel root confirmed doesnt work on NG2.

churchey360 said:
Are you on stock recovery? What is your full setup and what mods do you have installed?
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I am on phillz advanced recovery.
On NAE software and modem version.
On mf9 bootloader.
I have xposed mode.

farookh said:
Thanks for the update
Towel root confirmed doesnt work on NG2.
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Fairly certain cf auto root does though

aviara said:
Fairly certain cf auto root does though
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Yes it does. ?

anees02 said:
I am on phillz advanced recovery.
On NAE software and modem version.
On mf9 bootloader.
I have xposed mode.
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Itll probably update you to the KNOX bootloader by doing the OTA.
Easiest way to do the update is to flash the rooted stock NAE ROM that Unknown Force posted, then flash mf9 recovery, go into supersu app and do a full unroot then reboot and follow the OP.
Also you can flash the NAE .tar file with Odin but you will get the KNOX bootloader by doing this, but the OTA will give you the KNOX bootloader anyway.

churchey360 said:
Itll probably update you to the KNOX bootloader by doing the OTA.
Easiest way to do the update is to flash the rooted stock NAE ROM that Unknown Force posted, then flash mf9 recovery, go into supersu app and do a full unroot then reboot and follow the OP.
Also you can flash the NAE .tar file with Odin but you will get the KNOX bootloader by doing this, but the OTA will give you the KNOX bootloader anyway.
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Ok... I think that I will flash the NAE.tar via odin... Because i have nothing to lose... My device doesn't under any warranty.
So i will take the knox bootloader and then trip it in order to take root.
I will still flash custom recovery and kitkat roms or later.

anees02 said:
Ok... I think that I will flash the NAE.tar via odin... Because i have nothing to lose... My device doesn't under any warranty.
So i will take the knox bootloader and then trip it in order to take root.
I will still flash custom recovery and kitkat roms or later.
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KNOX bootloader isnt all that bad. It only prevents you from downgrading bootloaders which i dont see why anyone would ever need to do that.. and also just shows a yellow and red warning in the upper left hand corner (like the blue warning when booting into recovery) when you boot up your phone when using custom kernels or aosp based ROMs.
Also even tho you cant reset the KNOX count on the bootloader as long as you use triangle away to reset everything else and unroot then you should be good sprint wont ever know you was rooted.

If anyone wants to use Hotspot on this update there is an app in the playstore that cost $2.50 that really works (im using it now) just type "wifi tether router" and it will be the first app.
You will need root for it to work tho.

Update worked perfectly for me! Because Im ocd,I took a few extra steps to ensure a clean and problem free install. 1:download update,and move to root of SDext. 2:booted into recovery,and did a (install new rom wipe) in philz newest,then manually wiped system and data again to ensure fully clean. 3: rebooted into download mode using volume down and power,not the option in philz recovery.4 ODINed the stock NAE tar.md5. 5:after 1st boot finishes,and device is ready to setup,power off and boot back into DL mode. 6 ODIN cf autoroot 7:let device boot and handsfree setup complete,and once more before setting up,power off,and boot back into DL mode. 8 ODIN Philz newest jflte recovery,let device reboot,then setup. This might seem lengthy and overly drawn out,but i would rather take these steps now,then run into any potential problems later. Hope this helps.

My build number says KOT49H. L720VPUFNG2 shouldn't it say JDQ39.L720VPUFNG2

prguzman1978 said:
My build number says KOT49H. L720VPUFNG2 shouldn't it say JDQ39.L720VPUFNG2
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No. Mine says the same thing.

Any one wanna run a system dump.

Stuck in recovery, LG Flash fix not working

I had the phone all fixed, gave it back to the owner - He tried to do an OTA update to KitKat. Now it's stuck in a boot loop. This thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/fix-stuck-custom-recovery-trying-ota-t2907508
Did not help. Of course, I'm probably doing something wrong. It boot loops to recovery, won't go to the ROM at all, and now there isn't ANY back ups. Also, when I try to flash that flash fix - It says phone is unrooted and it wants to install SuperSU.
Help for the last time? :/

DML92 said:
I had the phone all fixed, gave it back to the owner - He tried to do an OTA update to KitKat. Now it's stuck in a boot loop. This thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/fix-stuck-custom-recovery-trying-ota-t2907508
Did not help. Of course, I'm probably doing something wrong. It boot loops to recovery, won't go to the ROM at all, and now there isn't ANY back ups. Also, when I try to flash that flash fix - It says phone is unrooted and it wants to install SuperSU.
Help for the last time? :/
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Also - I can't get into Download Mode either to re-flash stock... wtf..

DML92 said:
Also - I can't get into Download Mode either to re-flash stock... wtf..
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that friend of yours cant keep his hands to himself can he?
remember you flashed a D958 tot to that D950. when he tried to OTA update maybe some partition didnt match.
If you still have the zip that I told you to download (Dfuses stock att) flash it through adb sideload.

Alex_XV6700 said:
that friend of yours cant keep his hands to himself can he?
remember you flashed a D958 tot to that D950. when he tried to OTA update maybe some partition didnt match.
If you still have the zip that I told you to download (Dfuses stock att) flash it through adb sideload.
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All I had to do was...**** I don't even remember now. I entered a couple lines of code into terminal and that let me enter into download mode. Now I got it back up and running but it says radio off. The baseband and imei are all there, so I'll have to go into the hidden menu...? I'm not sure.
Sent from my LGLS740

If you flashed the modified D958 tot then thats the problem. I suggest you use the original KK D950 tot. That way the phone will get the modem it needs to have radio on.

Alex_XV6700 said:
If you flashed the modified D958 tot then thats the problem. I suggest you use the original KK D950 tot. That way the phone will get the modem it needs to have radio on.
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I did. I think the radio is working..? Emergency calls only..
Sent from my LGLS740

Did you insert a sim card?
If radio is off lets hope the efs isnt damaged again.
Be sure to use the att tot cause you edited a D958 tot if you use that one the radio will not work ever.

Alex_XV6700 said:
Did you insert a sim card?
If radio is off lets hope the efs isnt damaged again.
Be sure to use the att tot cause you edited a D958 tot if you use that one the radio will not work ever.
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I used original non edited 950. I entered a tmo Sim, the phone is network locked to att. Original owner is testing it in like 5 hours.
Sent from my LGLS740

Alright man.
Let me know how it went.

Alex_XV6700 said:
Alright man.
Let me know how it went.
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Didn't read the Sim. I have a back up of either his or my wife's efs, so I'll re root it and flash it with twrp or cmd prompt...hopefully the imei stays but if not I'll re write it. Yes?
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Sure dude.
Let me know how it goes

[Q] XT1097 unstoppable reboot

Hello mighty XDA developers,
Reason(?):
I have f**ked my XT1097 (Bootloader unlocked, Telus, Canada). I tried to root my Lollipop phone with bhp090808's multi-tool V4.1. Somehow the tool was unsuccessful on rooting my phone. It installed supersu and that was that.
With Supersu installed, apps were somehow unable to download from Google Play, therefore I disabled it and the problem was gone. I was then in vacation so I have no access of Windows so I left it at that for a week, phone ran normally.
After I got back form vacation, I reverted my phone back to stock recovery and 4.4.4 with the Multi-tool, in order to try re-rooting the phone. I might or might not have started the root process when I was in 4.4.4 (I honestly don't remember). Afterwards my phone's wifi stopped working (cannot be turned on or off, with the status of "Turning Wifi On"). The phone also reboots itself after around 1 minute.
I have a bad flash, now whenever I update to Lollipop, my wifi stops working and I get nonstop reboots. Phone is perfectly fine when I stay in KK
and I have lost my IMEI
Tried methods:
- I have tried erasing the phone by going into the backup and reset menu to reset the phone,the same problems remain.
- I have tried clearing the phone by erasing data and catch from stock recovery, the same problems remain.
- I have tried using the Muti-Tool to revert back to stock. but then the phone restarts every time before adb can do anything
- I have tried using RSD, flashing the Brazilian XT1097 .img into the phone. Despite a successfully flash, the same problems remain.
Problem:
- Phone's wifi is stuck
- Phone keeps rebooting (safe mode or not)
- When phone is powered off, it will restart itself and then go on the reboot loop again (even when i boot into safe mode and turn it off form there)
- Phone does not turn off without rebooting itself other than powering off from Recovery
- Phone Cannot be charged
Help needed!
I really messed my phone up and need help! Please can someone suggest a solution? I dont have TWRP so I cannot wipe system and reinstall
Motosurf

BlueEditionE6 said:
After I got back form vacation, I reverted my phone back to stock recovery and 4.4.4
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It is dangerous to downgrade a Moto X. This is not a Nexus device.
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BlueEditionE6 said:
I dont have TWRP so I cannot wipe system and reinstall
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Press and hold the power button to shut it off and then immediately press and hold the vol down and then press and hold power. Hold both for about 4 seconds and release. This should put you into fastboot mode. Then plug the device into your computer and start Motorola Device Manager.
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ps. the phone's battery is so low that it cant do anything. Wondering if the phone charges in Recovery mode. Battery status says charging, but I am not sure?
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Do you have a turbo charger or know anyone who does?

JulesJam said:
It is dangerous to downgrade a Moto X. This is not a Nexus device.
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Press and hold the power button to shut it off and then immediately press and hold the vol down and then press and hold power. Hold both for about 4 seconds and release. This should put you into fastboot mode. Then plug the device into your computer and start Motorola Device Manager.
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Do you have a turbo charger or know anyone who does?
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yea i wasnt having trouble getting into fastbootmode. And turns out the phone does charge while in recovery

BlueEditionE6 said:
yea i wasnt having trouble getting into fastbootmode. And turns out the phone does charge while in recovery
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OK so did you reflash system?

JulesJam said:
OK so did you reflash system?
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reflashed KK, when i update to L, it does the same thing again.

BlueEditionE6 said:
reflashed KK, when i update to L, it does the same thing again.
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Are you taking the OTA to get back to L? And if so, are you completely stock when you take the OTA?

JulesJam said:
Are you taking the OTA to get back to L? And if so, are you completely stock when you take the OTA?
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Reverted to KK from the multi-tool and used the ota (XT1095), as well as reverted back to KK and used the xt1097 ota. same issue. I cannot find the XT1097 KK img

BlueEditionE6 said:
Reverted to KK from the multi-tool and used the ota (XT1095), as well as reverted back to KK and used the xt1097 ota. same issue. I cannot find the XT1097 KK img
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If you are not completely stock 100%, it is best not to take the OTA b/c the OTA is a patch.
I would revert back to whatever version of KK system you did before, and also have a stock recovery. Then use Motorola Device Manager to get back to L. MDM should flash the correct version of system for your device.
Do you have MDM on your computer?

JulesJam said:
If you are not completely stock 100%, it is best not to take the OTA b/c the OTA is a patch.
I would revert back to whatever version of KK system you did before, and also have a stock recovery. Then use Motorola Device Manager to get back to L. MDM should flash the correct version of system for your device.
Do you have MDM on your computer?
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Motorola Device Manager? Does it work like that ? No the problem is I dont have my original firmware, The web does not seem to have victara_retca.retca.en.ca.tkpca. kk nor L. Put up a seperate post asking if anyone has it on xda and on MotoFirmware

BlueEditionE6 said:
Motorola Device Manager? Does it work like that ? No the problem is I dont have my original firmware, The web does not seem to have victara_retca.retca.en.ca.tkpca. kk nor L. Put up a seperate post asking if anyone has it on xda and on MotoFirmware
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Motorola Device Manager should download it and install it to your phone if you flash back to kit kat and then run MDM with your phone connected to your computer.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Also, you will end up with a copy of the firmware on your computer in :
c:\programdata\motorola\sue\firmwares

JulesJam said:
Motorola Device Manager should download it and install it to your phone if you flash back to kit kat and then run MDM with your phone connected to your computer.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Also, you will end up with a copy of the firmware on your computer in :
c:\programdata\motorola\sue\firmwares
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just to be sure, even if i flash into a 1095 kk, mdm would flash me back to 1097?

BlueEditionE6 said:
just to be sure, even if i flash into a 1095 kk, mdm would flash me back to 1097?
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You have to flash the stock Telus firmware.
Use rsdlite or mfastboot to return your phone to stock 5.0.1.
You can download it here: (yes it will take a few hours)
http://www.filefactory.com/file/7hv608q62qc5/RETCA_XT1097_5.0.1_LXE22.46-22_cid14_CFC.xml.zip

Steve-x said:
You have to flash the stock Telus firmware.
Use rsdlite or mfastboot to return your phone to stock 5.0.1.
You can download it here: (yes it will take a few hours)
http://www.filefactory.com/file/7hv608q62qc5/RETCA_XT1097_5.0.1_LXE22.46-22_cid14_CFC.xml.zip
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OH WOW THANKS! i have been looking for this all along!

BlueEditionE6 said:
just to be sure, even if i flash into a 1095 kk, mdm would flash me back to 1097?
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All you can do is try, you have flashed back to KK before so you know it doesn't brick your phone. I am only talking about flashing the SYSTEM (system.img) back to kit kat, not the bootloader or the partition table. If you have a custom recovery, I don't think it will work though. I think you need a stock recovery. The recovery can be lollipop.
When I flash my Verizon XT1096 back to kitkat system, with lollipop stock recovery, MDM will flash my system back to lollipop.
I understand about the issue with the different models, and I can't tell you whether MDM will have a problem with that or not, but if it does, it will just do nothing. You have flashed back to XT1095 KK before so I don't see why it would hurt to see what MDM does. It will be able to tell you have an XT1097 so it won't try to install a system for an XT1095.

Steve-x said:
You have to flash the stock Telus firmware.
Use rsdlite or mfastboot to return your phone to stock 5.0.1.
You can download it here: (yes it will take a few hours)
http://www.filefactory.com/file/7hv608q62qc5/RETCA_XT1097_5.0.1_LXE22.46-22_cid14_CFC.xml.zip
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Hi steve, I am getting "Failed flashing process. 3/21 flash partition "gpt.bin" -> Phone returned FAIL
Did i do something wrong?
EDIT: replaced the gpt file and the motoboot file with the 5.0.1 file.
EDIT 2: at 4.4.4 rectca, imei and radio is back, but there is no update to L, if I rsd the 5.0.1 rectca, the same issue comes back

What else have you all flashed, if you tried the 5.1 soak you likely will have to skip flashing gpt and motoboot.

Steve-x said:
What else have you all flashed, if you tried the 5.1 soak you likely will have to skip flashing gpt and motoboot.
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I have tried flashing the 5.0 update front the multi tool. I tried removing get and process stopped
Sent from my XT1080 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Well I really feel like there is something you're not telling us that you've done in the past to the phone. Please try to give detailed answers.
#1 - Are you 100% sure it is a Telus phone and not a Wind Mobile XT1097?
#2 - When flashing the Telus 5.0.1 image what does the phone say when the process fails?
#3 - You mention flashing 4.4.4 - do you mean a full image or just some of the files like you are mixing and matching some 4.4.4 and some 5.0.1?

#1 - Are you 100% sure it is a Telus phone and not a Wind Mobile XT1097?
No, I won this poem from Motorola and it arrived to my doorsteps unlocked. It might be on Wind, sorry I didn't think of this possibility
#2 - When flashing the Telus 5.0.1 image what does the phone say when the process fails?
The process doesn't fail while fishing to L, it only failed when I tried to flash it from the broken L to KK. When my phone is on L, the wifi, signal doesn't work, and it reboots. As shown in the video
https://youtu.be/pDCCr2BE4n0
#3 - You mention flashing 4.4.4 - do you mean a full image or just some of the files like you are mixing and matching some 4.4.4 and some 5.0.1?[/QUOTE]
Well like I said I tried flashing the KK that you linked to me, but then it gets stuck at gpt and motoboot. So I got the two files from the L zip and KK flashes successfully. Works like a charm too. Other than that fact that it doesn't update
Extra info. I have had TWRP and CM12.1 just because it was the only way for the phone to charge
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It all sounds pretty weird. I suspect the phone may actually be a Wind mobile retail edition. They come factory unlocked, the Telus version would be locked.
The link I gave was Lollipop 5.0.1 for the Telus version. Being I think you have the Wind mobile here is the link for the Wind mobile 4.4.4:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/38yhbfahth0p/RETCA_XT1097_4.4.4_KXE21.187-52_cid14_CFC.xml.zip
When you download the file and try to flash using rsdlite gpt and motoboot will fail as they cannot be downgraded. This is not a problem. Just edit the xml file to remove them and then flash the entire package with rsdlite. When done you will be on factory 4.4.4. At that point you should get prompted to update to 5.0.1.

[WARNING] YOU CAN'T ROOT or install recovery on T-Mobile S5 to 5.1.1!

This is a [WARNING] Don't flash any other thing after you update Tmobile S5 to 5.1.1!
I have just flashed 5.1.1 and tried to flash CF-AUTOROOT / TWRP / CWM / ANY ROOT OR RECOVERY and I stucked at bootloop while the phone kept on ringing 4times at the T-mobile boot screen.
i think Samsung had changed something to prevent from install recovery or root on S5 in 5.1.1.
We should wait for someone to make 5.1.1 root.
The good news: You are able to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 5.0 or even 4.4 just by flashing previous firmwares using ODIN.
Without any problem. Full service, imei, SV, .... everything's fine.

Try wiping your caches in recovery. Same thing happened to me for 5.0
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app

thienbrand said:
This is a [WARNING] Don't flash any other thing after you update Tmobile S5 to 5.1.1!
I have just flashed 5.1.1 and tried to flash CF-AUTOROOT / TWRP / CWM / ANY ROOT OR RECOVERY and I stucked at bootloop while the phone kept on ringing 4times at the T-mobile boot screen.
i think Samsung had changed something to prevent from install recovery or root on S5 in 5.1.1.
We should wait for someone to make 5.1.1 root.
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Try doing what Kevin said. Otherwise reflash the update in Odin, download here or mega mirror.

After I installed Recovery or root, I do full wipe.
But remain the same.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app

Kevin or lingo, are you saying it works ok for you?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

A better question, are we able to downgrade after installation of this version?
I seen a screenshot of the S6 update screen and it showed that a downgrade would not be possible.

thienbrand said:
After I installed Recovery or root, I do full wipe.
But remain the same.
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Try downloading the rom from the link I posted and flash it in odin, if you wan't to get out of bootloop.
pnut22r said:
Kevin or lingo, are you saying it works ok for you?
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I haven't tried it, my S5 is 900F international. And I don't know the procedure for flashing T-Mobile roms on the 900F.
Maybe we can flash the rom but I'm pretty sure the bootloader and kernel is a no go.

The good news: You are able to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 5.0 or even 4.4 just by flashing previous firmwares using ODIN.
Without any problem. Full service, imei, SV, .... everything's fine.

thienbrand said:
The good news: You are able to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 5.0 or even 4.4 just by flashing previous firmwares using ODIN.
Without any problem. Full service, imei, SV, .... everything's fine.
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This is good news, thanks!

thienbrand said:
This is a [WARNING] Don't flash any other thing after you update Tmobile S5 to 5.1.1!
I have just flashed 5.1.1 and tried to flash CF-AUTOROOT / TWRP / CWM / ANY ROOT OR RECOVERY and I stucked at bootloop while the phone kept on ringing 4times at the T-mobile boot screen.
i think Samsung had changed something to prevent from install recovery or root on S5 in 5.1.1.
We should wait for someone to make 5.1.1 root.
The good news: You are able to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 5.0 or even 4.4 just by flashing previous firmwares using ODIN.
Without any problem. Full service, imei, SV, .... everything's fine.
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Try this, run cf auto root, let it reboot, yank the battery, reboot to dl mode and flash ONLY the stock recovery from the update and reboot

thienbrand said:
The good news: You are able to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 5.0 or even 4.4 just by flashing previous firmwares using ODIN.
Without any problem. Full service, imei, SV, .... everything's fine.
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Add this to your op so people don't freak out lol

I'm sure we'll get a working root method for 5.1.1, iirc I read the S6 running 5.1.1 was easily rooted, even without tripping KNOX

Can anyone post some screenshot of this release? Thanks in andvance!

nfs11 said:
Can anyone post some screenshot of this release? Thanks in andvance!
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Looks the same as 5.0

ShinySide said:
Looks the same as 5.0
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Theme support?

ShinySide said:
Try this, run cf auto root, let it reboot, yank the battery, reboot to dl mode and flash ONLY the stock recovery from the update and reboot
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We don't have the seperate recovery file.

nfs11 said:
Theme support?
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No theme support. It's still a S6 exclusive.

thienbrand said:
We don't have the seperate recovery file.
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It's in the tar. I tried it few minutes ago, still wouldn't boot

m_malyszko said:
No theme support. It's still a S6 exclusive.
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I guess that will be exclusive for a limited time. I hope.

m_malyszko said:
No theme support. It's still a S6 exclusive.
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That's disappointing, my excitement for 5.1.1 has just disappeared.

Xperia Z3- How Do I Downgrade to KitKat 23.0.A.2.98 So I can Get Root?

Could not downgrade to get root
Hi all,
I'm a very big fan of this community, but only to read and learn. But now I need your help...
History: rooted my phone few months ago in the way told in this post. Everything went well, but last week my screen broke. Sony fixed it but also put latest software on it... and removed root.
Today I tried to downgrade to KitKat 23.0.A.2.98 again (stil had the FTF) to get root again, so I can put back my Nandroid backup. I didn't manage to get it working... after restarting after flashing when the blue screen appears before you are asked to unlock your SIM... my phone makes a pitching noise for 10 seconds and then reboots again. The process repeats itself again and again.
Fortunately I can flash the latest firmware back and my phone works again... thank God because a thought for a moment I soft bricked my phone.
Anyone a solution to get root? I'm now on LP 5.1.1
thnx!!!!
ciao
Valentijm

How did you downgrade? The normal way... means: using flashtool (latest version) and which settings did you use for flashing? ...and did you try downloading a different version and flashing it?

tomcatoggo said:
How did you downgrade? The normal way... means: using flashtool (latest version) and which settings did you use for flashing? ...and did you try downloading a different version and flashing it?
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Hi Tom, yes I did it the normal way... latest flashtool and settings the same as before, so I checked no boxes. After that didnýtwork I tried something different, so checked all wipe options. I also tried a different version and flashed that via the normal way. That didn't work either... the only flash that worked so far was 23.4.A.0.546 / R7C. But that's way to new to get root via downgrading

So the flashing process did always work without problems? But the result is always as you described?
And if it's only about root... did you try Kingroot? Afaik it is supposed to work on almost all versions.
Another thing: I don't remember all options by heart (and can't check them atm)... but maybe try some of the provided options.

tomcatoggo said:
So the flashing process did always work without problems? But the result is always as you described?
And if it's only about root... did you try Kingroot? Afaik it is supposed to work on almost all versions.
Another thing: I don't remember all options by heart (and can't check them atm)... but maybe try some of the provided options.
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It's more that when I reboot after having flashed back to earlier FW my phone bootloops... so I don't even get a chance to continue and root. Very annoying!
My next move is to find another old stock FTF (probably not a Dutch one) and will try to flash that one with different boxes checked.

When I'm back home I can check for the one that I used (quite recently) when relocking BL and rooting etc. If I don't find the source anymore, I can maybe upload it for you.

Ok... so this was the version that I used... to downgrade and root:
D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917.ftf
try this link maybe:
https://mega.nz/#!f5pXVAIZ!nWmaFU9d5ux6FOUI6Kdv3GK8RObswoZzxRwpQVEvpxo

There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy

tomcatoggo said:
Ok... so this was the version that I used... to downgrade and root:
D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917.ftf
try this link maybe:
https://mega.nz/#!f5pXVAIZ!nWmaFU9d5ux6FOUI6Kdv3GK8RObswoZzxRwpQVEvpxo
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That did the trick indeed!!! Didn't use your version but find another one just before I read your mail
Thnx for your time and help!

Revontheus said:
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
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Thnx for another point of view... unfortunately I read your mail just after I manged to downgrade my phone

Revontheus said:
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
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Maybe be careful when recommending that without mentioning, that he would loose his DRM keys in that process... so I would always add the comment, that he should have a backup before unlocking. Or at least mention the loss of the DRM keys as a warning.
van_vugt said:
That did the trick indeed!!! Didn't use your version but find another one just before I read your mail
Thnx for your time and help!
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Happy to hear that! Enjoy your system!

Oops I almost forgot, but I always have my DRM Keys backed up

Me 2... but not everyone might know about it
But it did not matter in the end anyway