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Is there ever going to be an easier stock rom dump for VZW?

So since I apparently am the only human in existence that doesn't own a computer (because I don't need one) so far the only option I have for running the stock ROM is by this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123 unfortunately this requires the use of a computer. Are there not other options to flash the stock system rom without the use of a computer? I have tried to flash this rom that I have linked but it doesn't do anything other then sit there and bug out.

Weapondrift said:
So since I apparently am the only human in existence that doesn't own a computer (because I don't need one) so far the only option I have for running the stock ROM is by this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123 unfortunately this requires the use of a computer. Are there not other options to flash the stock system rom without the use of a computer? I have tried to flash this rom that I have linked but it doesn't do anything other then sit there and bug out.
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Um...that ROM is only for those with unlocked bootloaders or safestrap.
If you ARE unlocked, you CAN flash that with no computer.
If you aren't unlocked, no such luck.
Why don't you clarify a bit.....are you unlocked or not? How are you trying to "flash it"?

Not having access to a computer really limits what you can do with these devices. Especially if you run into issues, then a computer is a must. If you have no way to use a computer, it's seriously best not to mess with the phone. Or you may be buying a computer just to do a simple fix.
Just my 2 cents.
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And as said above, without an unlocked bootloader.... You can't "flash" anything. You can RSDLite the stock image, with a computer. That's about it.
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And I'm curious how you aren't already on stock....?

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samwathegreat said:
Um...that ROM is only for those with unlocked bootloaders or safestrap.
If you ARE unlocked, you CAN flash that with no computer.
If you aren't unlocked, no such luck.
Why don't you clarify a bit.....are you unlocked or not? How are you trying to "flash it"?
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I am indeed unlocked.
However when I try to flash it (like a normal rom) it fails during each time. I cannot take a screen shot because I am in bootloader.
KJ said:
Not having access to a computer really limits what you can do with these devices. Especially if you run into issues, then a computer is a must. If you have no way to use a computer, it's seriously best not to mess with the phone. Or you may be buying a computer just to do a simple fix.
Just my 2 cents.
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And as said above, without an unlocked bootloader.... You can't "flash" anything. You can RSDLite the stock image, with a computer. That's about it.
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And I'm curious how you aren't already on stock....?
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that's the thing I am already on stock...stock 4.4.2. however as I mentioned above everytime I try to flash it it fails every time. As for the computer I can't justify fishing out 400$+ for a computer I will use maybe once every 6 months (at most)

Weapondrift said:
I am indeed unlocked.
However when I try to flash it (like a normal rom) it fails during each time. I cannot take a screen shot because I am in bootloader.
that's the thing I am already on stock...stock 4.4.2. however as I mentioned above everytime I try to flash it it fails every time. As for the computer I can't justify fishing out 400$+ for a computer I will use maybe once every 6 months (at most)
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OK, then you are doing it *completely* wrong!
You don't flash these types of ROMs from the bootloader -- you flash them from Custom Recovery (TWRP). Have you flashed TWRP? Are you rooted?
Normal ROMs (SBF / FXZs) are flashed from the bootloader. Recovery roms (like the one you liked above) are NOT.

samwathegreat said:
OK, then you are doing it *completely* wrong!
You don't flash these types of ROMs from the bootloader -- you flash them from Custom Recovery (TWRP). Have you flashed TWRP? Are you rooted?
Normal ROMs (SBF / FXZs) are flashed from the bootloader. Recovery roms (like the one you liked above) are NOT.
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I AM FLASHING FROM TWRP NOW! It keeps FAILING!

Weapondrift said:
I AM FLASHING FROM TWRP NOW! It keeps FAILING!
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Two posts ago you said you were in the bootloader. No reason to yell - the bootloader is not TWRP.
OK, I see the problem now. THAT flashable zip does not include the Kernel (boot.img) or the radio. A computer IS required for that to work. All I can suggest is borrow someone's PC to finish it.
Some ROMs include boot.img, and some do not. This one doesn't. You will need to use fastboot to flash the kernel and baseband.

samwathegreat said:
OK, then you are doing it *completely* wrong!
You don't flash these types of ROMs from the bootloader -- you flash them from Custom Recovery (TWRP). Have you flashed TWRP? Are you rooted?
Normal ROMs (SBF / FXZs) are flashed from the bootloader. Recovery roms (like the one you liked above) are NOT.
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Two posts ago you said you were in the bootloader. No reason to yell - the bootloader is not TWRP.
OK, I see the problem now. THAT flashable zip does not include the Kernel (boot.img) or the radio. A computer IS required for that to work. All I can suggest is borrow someone's PC to finish it.
Some ROMs include boot.img, and some do not. This one doesn't. You will need to use fastboot to flash the kernel and baseband.
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thank you for your help. It's people like you who actually make this community worth returning.

Weapondrift said:
thank you for your help. It's people like you who actually make this community worth returning.
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Here is a suggestion:
If you can find someone who has --already-- flashed this particular ROM, you can ask them to take a TWRP backup of JUST boot (it won't take long, and it won't be that big). You can flash the backup from within TWRP.
It shouldn't hurt to be on an older baseband (modem), so that could get you going until you can access a PC.
If you intend to use a flashable zip in the future, make sure it includes BOTH /system AND /boot.
Sorry I didn't check on that earlier....it sounds like you had already tried to flash it though. Hope you aren't stranded in a non-working state right now though. If you can get your hands on a friend's PC for 15 minutes or so, that would be best.

samwathegreat said:
Here is a suggestion:
If you can find someone who has --already-- flashed this particular ROM, you can ask them to take a TWRP backup of JUST boot (it won't take long, and it won't be that big). You can flash the backup from within TWRP.
It shouldn't hurt to be on an older baseband (modem), so that could get you going until you can access a PC.
If you intend to use a flashable zip in the future, make sure it includes BOTH /system AND /boot.
Sorry I didn't check on that earlier....it sounds like you had already tried to flash it though. Hope you aren't stranded in a non-working state right now though. If you can get your hands on a friend's PC for 15 minutes or so, that would be best.
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I'll take a look at that option..
Fortunately the only issue I have had a problem with has been it constantly failing so thank you for not only explaining why but actually responding and not telling me to "keep reading" which happens alot here.

[Resolved] Stuck in Download Mode after failed flash attempt.

Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.

timmytron said:
Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
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Oh god are you on the US version (SGH-I537)? If you're on the international version (I9295) ignore this post but otherwise, you need to read and take in my short rant. Trust me I wish this weren't the case, but it is, and it's important:
The Galaxy S4 Active i537 has a locked bootloader. There is no way around this, no ifs ands or buts. You simply cannot flash custom ROMs or recoveries. That's it, end of story as far as CM, CWM, AOSP and such things are concerned. That being said there is a sort of recovery called SafeStrap which you can use to make nandroid backups, flash mods and STOCK-BASED roms, but it's not a true custom recovery in the sense that we had been used to, because of this locked bootloader nightmare.
OK so I think you're gonna want to check out this thread. It's all about how to install any firmware from download mode, I think you're gonna have to go with NE3 or NH3.
Let me reiterate. NO CUSTOM ROMS. NO CWM. No Paranoid, no cyanogenmod, no AOSP, no crossing go before going directly to jail. Sorry for the stupid joke but seriously, you have got to keep your phone on stock-based roms (of which there are unfortunately few).
Firmware download links

timmytron said:
Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
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What phone do you have (i537 or i9295) and what version of firmware were you on?

Devo7v said:
What phone do you have (i537 or i9295) and what version of firmware were you on?
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i537 and second to last, I537UCUCNE3

Okay, :laugh: I'm back. FINALLY found some MD5 files that loaded. In the process of updating and putting things back they way they were. Thank you to all who viewed/helped!
Is there a way to mark this as "Resolved"?

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same problem with my i537, need help
timmytron said:
Okay, :laugh: I'm back. FINALLY found some MD5 files that loaded. In the process of updating and putting things back they way they were. Thank you to all who viewed/helped!
Is there a way to mark this as "Resolved"?
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Need help, having the same problem

baddhabbitz88 said:
Need help, having the same problem
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Have you used ODIN before?

i537 Stuck in download mode
timmytron said:
Have you used ODIN before?
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yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .

baddhabbitz88 said:
yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
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Okay. Well I'm not sure where I got the files either. What I'm going to do is upload them (please do keep in mind that it's a huge file) to my Drive account and I will link it here when complete. You are on the AT&T i537 version?

baddhabbitz88 said:
yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
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Did you get my PM?

timmytron said:
Okay. Well I'm not sure where I got the files either. What I'm going to do is upload them (please do keep in mind that it's a huge file) to my Drive account and I will link it here when complete. You are on the AT&T i537 version?
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Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.

baddhabbitz88 said:
Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
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Well AT&T decided to completely lock us out on this particular version on this particular phone. At least we have *ROOT*.

baddhabbitz88 said:
Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
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You need to make sure you are flashing a version that is the same or more recent than the version you are currently on. You cannot downgrade your firmware or else you'll end up with a bootloop.

Devo7v said:
You need to make sure you are flashing a version that is the same or more recent than the version you are currently on. You cannot downgrade your firmware or else you'll end up with a bootloop.
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k will try to find a more updated version but that is part of the problem is locating the firmware I need + this started doing it on its own and really never dug into it to no which firmware was on it other than rooted months ago with towelroot
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timmytron said:
Did you get my PM?
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yeah I got it thanks but it didn't work still digging

baddhabbitz88 said:
k will try to find a more updated version but that is part of the problem is locating the firmware I need + this started doing it on its own and really never dug into it to no which firmware was on it other than rooted months ago with towelroot
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yeah I got it thanks but it didn't work still digging
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Always check the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2892445

Note 4 SM-N910T that keeps getting stuck in a boot loop

So i purchased a Note 4 SM-N910T about a year ago. It worked fine but last month shortly after the 5.1.1 update I did it started randomly restarting for no reason. First i taught it was Snapchat because I red somewhere that there are camera problems, so I stopped using it. But it kept restarting even after that. From then I have made a factory and a master reset, rooted the phone and even installed CM 12. No mater what i do it keeps on restarting. The only way to get it out of the boot loop is to connect it to a charger that is not a fast charger. Then it starts charging and works normally and you can do everything normally. After you remove it from the charger it works as long as you do not use it. When you start using it and want to do something with it it starts restarting again. I hope somebody can help me fix this issue. I have noticed that connecting it to WIFI makes it 100% sure that it will restart any moment. If you leave it without WIFI as long as you do not do anything big it will not restart. For example I watched series on my phone I downloaded beforehand. I was able to go to the CM 12 file manager and change series for the duration of my bus drive and it has not reset yet and it has not been connected to a charger for around 12 hours already.
My last resort is to wait 3 hours for the stupid free 5.0.1 official firmware and flash it using the TWRP Recovery or Odin. If that does not work I would have t give it to a service. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Also a link to where I can download the 5.0.1 official firmware for free in normal speed will be of greatly appreciated as well!
Merry Christmas!

That's odd, I recommend odin flashing the stock ROM and everything. (Modem + bootloader) the latest one is DOK2 for T-Mobile

MisterCoolBeans said:
That's odd, I recommend odin flashing the stock ROM and everything. (Modem + bootloader) the latest one is DOK2 for T-Mobile
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Do you have a link to where I could download that because all I found were sites where the free user speeds took 3 hours to download 1.5 GB?:crying:

Let me see if I can find one
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Here is the full untouched ROM that you can download from Sammobile but it was uploaded to mega instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/mirror-stock-tw-t3260858
Make sure you click the first link!

MisterCoolBeans said:
Let me see if I can find one
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Here is the full untouched ROM that you can download from Sammobile but it was uploaded to mega instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/mirror-stock-tw-t3260858
Make sure you click the first link!
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Thank you very much! I put it for download and it has a reasonable speed. After its done I will try and flash it! I hope the problem does not occur anymore!

Lazarov987 said:
Thank you very much! I put it for download and it has a reasonable speed. After its done I will try and flash it! I hope the problem does not occur anymore!
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So since the phone restarts when I connect it to the WIFI should i also flash the stock modem or just try first without it?

Lazarov987 said:
So since the phone restarts when I connect it to the WIFI should i also flash the stock modem or just try first without it?
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If you flash the stock firmware it includes the baseband and modem

ShrekOpher said:
If you flash the stock firmware it includes the baseband and modem
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To revive the thread I tried flashing the N910TUVU2DOK2_N910TTMB2DOK2_N910TUVU2DOK2_HOME.tar via Odin. It all went fine and after starting the phone it went on to the step where its optimizing apps. It got stuck there and it went back to the boot loop. I had reflash the CM 12 and TWRP Recovery and now I am back at 0. So my question is how should I flash the stock rom. Go to TWRP do a factory reset than turn the phone off and flash the stock rom via Odin? Should I also flash TWRP ans SuperSu after flashing the stock rom?
Thank you for your help!

I've been having the same problem for about a week and a half; it's super annoying. I was running Dynamic Pop on COG2 then yesterday I updated to DOK2 and flashed Maximum Overdrive... no improvement. It rarely even fully boots before freezing or rebooting.
My best guess as to what the problem is that it may be overheating because it tends to actually boot if I put it in the freezer while booting, but then it freezes soon after taking it out. I suppose it could also be internal memory corruption.
Either way, I'm getting ready to do a warranty exchange.

Lazarov987 said:
To revive the thread I tried flashing the N910TUVU2DOK2_N910TTMB2DOK2_N910TUVU2DOK2_HOME.tar via Odin. It all went fine and after starting the phone it went on to the step where its optimizing apps. It got stuck there and it went back to the boot loop. I had reflash the CM 12 and TWRP Recovery and now I am back at 0. So my question is how should I flash the stock rom. Go to TWRP do a factory reset than turn the phone off and flash the stock rom via Odin? Should I also flash TWRP ans SuperSu after flashing the stock rom?
Thank you for your help!
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First focus on getting a clean stock firmware booted. Do what you mentioned above but don't flash TWRP or superSu until the stock ROM is stable. We need to narrow down the issues so do as few modifications as possible.
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jazzmachine said:
I've been having the same problem for about a week and a half; it's super annoying. I was running Dynamic Pop on COG2 then yesterday I updated to DOK2 and flashed Maximum Overdrive... no improvement. It rarely even fully boots before freezing or rebooting.
My best guess as to what the problem is that it may be overheating because it tends to actually boot if I put it in the freezer while booting, but then it freezes soon after taking it out. I suppose it could also be internal memory corruption.
Either way, I'm getting ready to do a warranty exchange.
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You may have messed up the partitions. There is a thread about the pit file you should check out.

ShrekOpher said:
First focus on getting a clean stock firmware booted. Do what you mentioned above but don't flash TWRP or superSu until the stock ROM is stable. We need to narrow down the issues so do as few modifications as possible.
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You may have messed up the partitions. There is a thread about the pit file you should check out.
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What thread is that and how do I find it? I mean I always checked that in Odin i never had Re-partition on.

ShrekOpher said:
First focus on getting a clean stock firmware booted. Do what you mentioned above but don't flash TWRP or superSu until the stock ROM is stable. We need to narrow down the issues so do as few modifications as possible.
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You may have messed up the partitions. There is a thread about the pit file you should check out.
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I actually downloaded 2 stock roms for my Note 4. One was the COG2 and the other one was the completely stock firmware. I tried flashing them but Odin failed (Auth) whatever that means. The only stock rom I was able to flash was 5.1.1 but it wouldn't boot up so I had to install CM 12 again! I have no idea how to fix the phone. All I want is to return to 5.0.1 and delete any changes. The phone has no apps on it so i have nothing to loose but I do not know how to do it..

Lazarov987 said:
I actually downloaded 2 stock roms for my Note 4. One was the COG2 and the other one was the completely stock firmware. I tried flashing them but Odin failed (Auth) whatever that means. The only stock rom I was able to flash was 5.1.1 but it wouldn't boot up so I had to install CM 12 again! I have no idea how to fix the phone. All I want is to return to 5.0.1 and delete any changes. The phone has no apps on it so i have nothing to loose but I do not know how to do it..
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You cannot use 5.0.1 ROMs on DOK2 they will never boot and no down grading. You have to use 5.1.1 ROMs for now on.

ShrekOpher said:
You cannot use 5.0.1 ROMs on DOK2 they will never boot and no down grading. You have to use 5.1.1 ROMs for now on.
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check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-solution-to-emmcread-write-problems-t3281179

Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-solution-to-emmcread-write-problems-t3281179
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This is exactly what is happening to my T-Mobile Note 4 (SM-N910T) and the thing that you did to your Canadian Note 4 is exactly what I want to do. But can I use the firmware you provided at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/ref-stock-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2920452
or must I use the T-Mobile ones and if I have to use the N910T firmware where can I get it so I can do what you did? A link or a thread would be amazing cause I really miss using my phone as normal!

Lazarov987 said:
This is exactly what is happening to my T-Mobile Note 4 (SM-N910T) and the thing that you did to your Canadian Note 4 is exactly what I want to do. But can I use the firmware you provided at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/ref-stock-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2920452
or must I use the T-Mobile ones and if I have to use the N910T firmware where can I get it so I can do what you did? A link or a thread would be amazing cause I really miss using my phone as normal!
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Don't flash Canadian tar files
We are searching for the answer
Hope to come back to you with a solution

Try Odin flash back to stock.
@dannygoround

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Try Odin flash back to stock.
@dannygoround
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Doesnt work. Wont flash the stock rom. It says Fail(Auth)

Help installing custom rom

Hey guys,
I am trying to intall a custom rom on my blu vivo xl. My worries are that i either soft-brick the phone or boot the new rom and having no signal due to no imei, or no 4G due to band change if it's even possible. I'll leave you with some reliable data:
-arch64 procesor
-5.1 stock android : BLU_V0030UU_V07_GENERIC 25-01-2016
- 3.10.65+ kernel
- Rooted with kingoroot
- Previously had xposed, but uninstalled due to random reboots.
I was looking to install aospextended rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-1-t3592932
I'd really appreciate if you could orient me or refer me to a post with instructions, since i didn't find one. It's been some years since i don't do this back to the legendary HTC HD2 and i'm missing it btw
Thanks!
Nacho

https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
Unfortunately most custom ROMs in this forum were based off Gionee so likely you will get no SIM. Use your stock ROM /etc/firmware folder to replace that in ROM.

min1968 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
Unfortunately most custom ROMs in this forum were based off Gionee so likely you will get no SIM. Use your stock ROM /etc/firmware folder to replace that in ROM.
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Thank you for your response.
I've already got twrp installed for 5.1
So i should just install this MM based ROM i said on the post and replace /etc/firmware folder?
Or i need to install stock MM from ota first?
Thing is, i cant OTA update, it says that the system is corrupted, i even tried from twrp but no luck

I've seen that i need stock mm to be able to install most of the custom rom's in xda
Thing is i can't install any OTA update. Should i flash 5.1 stock rom on top of the modified one i'm running?
By modified i am talking about the root and xposed, which is the cause i cant OTA

Nacholer said:
I've seen that i need stock mm to be able to install most of the custom rom's in xda
Thing is i can't install any OTA update. Should i flash 5.1 stock rom on top of the modified one i'm running?
By modified i am talking about the root and xposed, which is the cause i cant OTA
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Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.

min1968 said:
Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.
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Alright, ill do that. Tried with the 4 files backup last night, didn't work as you just told.
Do you have a link to the 5.1 stock recovery i should flash with sp flash tool? I can't find it anywhere. It wont work if i still have twrp installed, right?
Thanks! i really appreciate it, and great guide btw

min1968 said:
Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.
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I installed the 11 files backup and i still can't get ota. I should install the stock recovery, right? got a link for that?
Thank you in advance!

In my case I have a fully working STOCK but ROOTED Marshmallow Blu Vivo XL with working IMEI, but as soon as I wipe and install say AEX rom, I lose both IMEI functions and also get the dreaded wifi NVRAM error (but working wifi).
I also restored the etc/firmware directory to AEX but it wont help regain IMEI functionality.
MTK Engineering mode does not work on AEX because it complains not being stock rom so it closes.
For the life of me, I can't make a connection to the PC through SP Flash Tool too.
Any pointers?
TIA!

Nacholer said:
I installed the 11 files backup and i still can't get ota. I should install the stock recovery, right? got a link for that?
Thank you in advance!
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Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Rayan said:
In my case I have a fully working STOCK but ROOTED Marshmallow Blu Vivo XL with working IMEI, but as soon as I wipe and install say AEX rom, I lose both IMEI functions and also get the dreaded wifi NVRAM error (but working wifi).
I also restored the etc/firmware directory to AEX but it wont help regain IMEI functionality.
MTK Engineering mode does not work on AEX because it complains not being stock rom so it closes.
For the life of me, I can't make a connection to the PC through SP Flash Tool too.
Any pointers?
TIA!
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Read above my #2 post on customer ROMs in this forum.
And my this post to rescue your Blu Vivo XL :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733

min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
Thank you!! i'll try that and report back.
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min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Read above my #2 post on customer ROMs in this forum.
And my this post to rescue your Blu Vivo XL :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
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Thanks for the reply Min1968!
Yes, I know how to recover IMEI on the stock ROM and I'm currently running stock MM rooted with working IMEI.
The problem I have is that I can't run custom ROMs even if I try the etc/firmware trick you mentioned.
What is the stock TWRP partition that has the modem and IMEI? Maybe if I flash it back through TWRP once I get AEX rom up and running?
Thanks!

min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Hey, i got into deep trouble. i Factory reseted the phone. Then did fastboot oem unlock, flashed by fastboot flash recovery, the stock recovery img. After that, the phone boot-loops. I installed back twrp and it sais : Unable to mount /data
Now i can't access my internal memory and i'm stuck. Please help me!
Thanks, i really appreciate this

Nacholer said:
Hey, i got into deep trouble. i Factory reseted the phone. Then did fastboot oem unlock, flashed by fastboot flash recovery, the stock recovery img. After that, the phone boot-loops. I installed back twrp and it sais : Unable to mount /data
Now i can't access my internal memory and i'm stuck. Please help me!
Thanks, i really appreciate this
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Okay, i fixed it reformatting the data partition on twrp. Thing is, when i want to install the recovery that happens. Maybe if i dont oem unlock?

well, i did that and it booted with the stock recovery. But i still can't OTA, i really dont know why, i even could not when i bought the phone

Nacholer said:
Hey guys,
I am trying to intall a custom rom on my blu vivo xl. My worries are that i either soft-brick the phone or boot the new rom and having no signal due to no imei, or no 4G due to band change if it's even possible. I'll leave you with some reliable data:
-arch64 procesor
-5.1 stock android : BLU_V0030UU_V07_GENERIC 25-01-2016
- 3.10.65+ kernel
- Rooted with kingoroot
- Previously had xposed, but uninstalled due to random reboots.
I was looking to install aospextended rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-1-t3592932
I'd really appreciate if you could orient me or refer me to a post with instructions, since i didn't find one. It's been some years since i don't do this back to the legendary HTC HD2 and i'm missing it btw
Thanks!
Nacho
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to get imei working https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/help/solution-to-sim-detected-flashing-t3620224

1924-7 Metro E5 Plus lost imei and baseband

Ive been pulling my hair out trying to restore my IMEI for the past 2 days. I have the stock 8.0 firmware downloaded and can flash the phone back to stock no problem but no matter what I install, stock or custom rom, my imei is gone.
I believe the problem started when I was rooting the phone and followed a guide saying to use the e5 james twrp to boot to twrp and make a backup, which I have in my google drive. I got magisk installed etc and ended up wiping the phone, not realizing the encryption wouldn't allow me to get my files back. If I do anything other than a clean install it fails to decrypt and I have to restart into TWRP.
I don't have the original box and can't find the guys info that sold me the phone so I don't have the original imei handy.
Anyone have any thoughts or success getting their imei repaired?

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Ive been pulling my hair out trying to restore my IMEI for the past 2 days. I have the stock 8.0 firmware downloaded and can flash the phone back to stock no problem but no matter what I install, stock or custom rom, my imei is gone.
I believe the problem started when I was rooting the phone and followed a guide saying to use the e5 james twrp to boot to twrp and make a backup, which I have in my google drive. I got magisk installed etc and ended up wiping the phone, not realizing the encryption wouldn't allow me to get my files back. If I do anything other than a clean install it fails to decrypt and I have to restart into TWRP.
I don't have the original box and can't find the guys info that sold me the phone so I don't have the original imei handy.
Anyone have any thoughts or success getting their imei repaired?
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Here's a forum thread I found from when I had a similar issue with my old G5S Plus
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147
Look under 4) Explanation so you can see what happened.

reaper-death said:
Here's a forum thread I found from when I had a similar issue with my old G5S Plus
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147
Look under 4) Explanation so you can see what happened.
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I thought I was getting the hang of rooting
and mods etc but I realize Odin was doing all of it and I know nothing.
Well I guess I'm going to try to rebuild the folder. Good news is I can see my IMEI from the boot barcode now and couldn't before so there's that.

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Here's a forum thread I found from when I had a similar issue with my old G5S Plus
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147
Look under 4) Explanation so you can see what happened.
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I rooted the phone and have access to the persist folder etc but it looks like it's all empty

TriggsIsMe said:
I rooted the phone and have access to the persist folder etc but it looks like it's all empty
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Well I'm not sure how to proceed from there. If you do have a backup try to see about extracting it and seeing if it includes the persist folder. If not you may have to look around on what to do next.
The Moto G5s Plus I had the issue on shipped with Nougat and I flashed pixel experience rom and havoc OS for a while before flashing stock to sell it. When I did that I had lost my imei and had to hunt around until I found that thread I linked and followed it to fix the issue. Your issue may or may not be fixable the same way.

I have a twrp backup I believe is it but when restored it boot loops or says decrypt unsuccessful

i found the baseband bin file for tmobile,sprint,metropcs,boost for moto e5 plus
TriggsIsMe said:
Ive been pulling my hair out trying to restore my IMEI for the past 2 days. I have the stock 8.0 firmware downloaded and can flash the phone back to stock no problem but no matter what I install, stock or custom rom, my imei is gone.
I believe the problem started when I was rooting the phone and followed a guide saying to use the e5 james twrp to boot to twrp and make a backup, which I have in my google drive. I got magisk installed etc and ended up wiping the phone, not realizing the encryption wouldn't allow me to get my files back. If I do anything other than a clean install it fails to decrypt and I have to restart into TWRP.
I don't have the original box and can't find the guys info that sold me the phone so I don't have the original imei handy.
Anyone have any thoughts or success getting their imei repaired?
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this site here https://firmware.center/firmware/ and then here are the command lines https://www.hardreset.info/devices/motorola/motorola-moto-e5-plus/faq/firmware-flash/ i was stuck for two days running all kinda of commands and got it now awesome....

Stock rom works but ..caller hearing issues now
Googleme35 said:
this site here https://firmware.center/firmware/ and then here are the command lines https://www.hardreset.info/devices/motorola/motorola-moto-e5-plus/faq/firmware-flash/ i was stuck for two days running all kinda of commands and got it now awesome....
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caller issues I have going on here would like to see if any one knows how to fix it or of I'm in the wrong theard please help me out Moto e5 plus metro PC's imei is there everything works except when I call someone it doesn't work ..

Cant find right phone version
I don't see our phone (1924-7 metro pcs) listed on there site for the firmware. Im in the same boat as the OP and need help as well.

Reeper1989 said:
I don't see our phone (1924-7 metro pcs) listed on there site for the firmware. Im in the same boat as the OP and need help as well.
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It's there I'll try my best to help with the correct link I'm a noob to uploading files so I'll try to link the site any way I'll get back to you
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Googleme35 said:
It's there I'll try my best to help with the correct link I'm a noob to uploading files so I'll try to link the site any way I'll get back to you
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Found it follow link .. http://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/Moto/Hanna/official now when you go to think link you will see it there all stock firmware for CCaws / Cricket/ MPCs/ Sprint / TMO hold on ..I'll be back for more information
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Googleme35 said:
It's there I'll try my best to help with the correct link I'm a noob to uploading files so I'll try to link the site any way I'll get back to you
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Found it follow link .. http://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/Moto/Hanna/official now when you go to think link you will see it there all stock firmware for CCaws / Cricket/ MPCs/ Sprint / TMO hold on ..I'll be back for more information
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This is the main website https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/Moto/ now on the left you will see Moto click on it and find your firmware as mine is Hannah etc..
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Reeper1989 said:
I don't see our phone (1924-7 metro pcs) listed on there site for the firmware. Im in the same boat as the OP and need help as well.
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Hopefully that helps ...
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Googleme35 said:
It's there I'll try my best to help with the correct link I'm a noob to uploading files so I'll try to link the site any way I'll get back to you
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Found it follow link .. http://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/Moto/Hanna/official now when you go to think link you will see it there all stock firmware for CCaws / Cricket/ MPCs/ Sprint / TMO hold on ..I'll be back for more information
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This is the main website https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/Moto/ now on the left you will see Moto click on it and find your firmware as mine is Hannah etc..
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Hopefully that helps ...
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Sorry for the misunderstanding on left when you see mirrors.lolinet.com click on that folder then you will see firmware from there you will see Moto then u know the rest but go by http://mirrors.lolinet.com the links are broken ..

I'm going to download it and try it now. I think I used one with a different baseband and radio version that caused my issue in the first place. Been a while since ive rooted. But thanks, I'll let you know how it goes.

Reeper1989 said:
I'm going to download it and try it now. I think I used one with a different baseband and radio version that caused my issue in the first place. Been a while since ive rooted. But thanks, I'll let you know how it goes.
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Ok no problem

One problem solved
So that worked perfectly to restore service thank you so much! Now I have an issue of no sound on device at all. Its been one thing after another.

Reeper1989 said:
So that worked perfectly to restore service thank you so much! Now I have an issue of no sound on device at all. Its been one thing after another.
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I understand I got sound after I flashed it twice. The only problem I got is caller can't hear me everything works except the caller can't hear me I have been working on that but it's becoming to a point of getting a replacement but not quitting just yet. If I find something will post it ..

If I figure anything out ill be sure to keep you posted. If you could do the same, Id appreciate it greatly.

Reeper1989 said:
If I figure anything out ill be sure to keep you posted. If you could do the same, Id appreciate it greatly.
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Ok great

Reeper1989 said:
If I figure anything out ill be sure to keep you posted. If you could do the same, Id appreciate it greatly.
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So I figured something out the firmware we used is Russian modems we need En.English firmware and that is "IDK" where but I'm looking on finding it for my phone to work meaning for calling cause just like I said everything works except the caller can't hear me so I'm gonna try to search for the US version of it in EN.English binfile . I'll be back with an update .. ... UPDATE have you done this one yet 27.11.49.hannah_a.a.en.US this is from Hannah but the AT&T version gonna try it then get back to you .. update again I can not find it and tired the AT&T link and it's broken idk for right now but I'll keep looking

I used the cricket variant of the file last night and It loaded and flashed but no service and still no sound on the device at all. Almost out of ideas.
Googleme35 said:
So I figured something out the firmware we used is Russian modems we need En.English firmware and that is "IDK" where but I'm looking on finding it for my phone to work meaning for calling cause just like I said everything works except the caller can't hear me so I'm gonna try to search for the US version of it in EN.English binfile . I'll be back with an update .. ... UPDATE have you done this one yet 27.11.49.hannah_a.a.en.US this is from Hannah but the AT&T version gonna try it then get back to you .. update again I can not find it and tired the AT&T link and it's broken idk for right now but I'll keep looking
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Reeper1989 said:
I used the cricket variant of the file last night and It loaded and flashed but no service and still no sound on the device at all. Almost out of ideas.
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Yeah same here i think I'm just gonna replace the phone . I can not find anything but I'll still look around.

I think I'm going to replace it as well but I'm not gonna give up seeing as I just bought it 2 days ago lol.