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need some assistance on mi i537 s4 active.

Hi to everyone and thanks for taking your time to read and help me out. Well I have the s4 active i537 and my firmware is ML3 4.2.2 and I keep seeing ppl go to 4.4.2 stock but none say there for my type of firmware or how to go about updating it. Some say it works just fine others say it dont let them do certaine things... I have mobile odin on my phone and im obviously rooted so any help on this topic will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance...

based on previous threads in the Q and A subforum, one can install *stock* 4.3 image *ML2* using Odin, update via wiFi to 4.4 and root using https://towelroot.com/

JaimeMC said:
Hi to everyone and thanks for taking your time to read and help me out. Well I have the s4 active i537 and my firmware is ML3 4.2.2 and I keep seeing ppl go to 4.4.2 stock but none say there for my type of firmware or how to go about updating it. Some say it works just fine others say it dont let them do certaine things... I have mobile odin on my phone and im obviously rooted so any help on this topic will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance...
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Do you have an AT&T i537, or was it purchased from a different carrier?

Devo7v said:
Do you have an AT&T i537, or was it purchased from a different carrier?
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just to add another possibility but it may also have been a non-carrier purchase from phone store, unlocked device from any number of online vendors ... as in my two i537 devices from such a source, not purchased from any carrier, in case it matters.

The phone is from att but is being used on another carrier.

JaimeMC said:
The phone is from att but is being used on another carrier.
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What version of firmware do you have, because ML3 is not an AT&T firmware?

Devo7v said:
What version of firmware do you have, because ML3 is not an AT&T firmware?
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Sorry its MF3 not ml3...

JaimeMC said:
Sorry its MF3 not ml3...
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All you need to do is flash the ML2 Odin package and then flash the NE3 OTA after that and you'll be on 4.4.2. It should only take about an hour.

Devo7v said:
All you need to do is flash the ML2 Odin package and then flash the NE3 OTA after that and you'll be on 4.4.2. It should only take about an hour.
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I kniw this asking too much but any chance to both links for the 4.3 and the 4.4.2 for this phone its just to make sure I dont do the wrong ones

JaimeMC said:
I kniw this asking too much but any chance to both links for the 4.3 and the 4.4.2 for this phone its just to make sure I dont do the wrong ones
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All the links you need are in the i537 Firmware Thread.

Thanks a bunch I finally got my i537 on 4.4.2 also got it rooted. Possible safestrap? And any way for me to run a costume rom? I read somewhere that there's a way to load a costume kernel after it has read the stock one 1st so I'm guessing it would alow to use any costume rim but I don't know if it works the way I think it does.

JaimeMC said:
Thanks a bunch I finally got my i537 on 4.4.2 also got it rooted. Possible safestrap? And any way for me to run a costume rom? I read somewhere that there's a way to load a costume kernel after it has read the stock one 1st so I'm guessing it would alow to use any costume rim but I don't know if it works the way I think it does.
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Please read the SafeStrap thread.

Devo7v said:
Please read the SafeStrap thread.
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I have but the only roms that can be used are tw and I want a is roms.

JaimeMC said:
I have but the only roms that can be used are tw and I want a is roms.
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Then you're going to need to buy a different phone.

[Q] Kitkat Stock ROM

Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris

xeningti said:
Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris
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UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool

androidtweaker1 said:
UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool
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Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris

xeningti said:
Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris
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The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it

androidtweaker1 said:
The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it
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i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris

xeningti said:
i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris
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I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot

androidtweaker1 said:
I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot
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what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris

xeningti said:
what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris
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Cheers :good::highfive:

androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?

xeningti said:
one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?
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Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it

androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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androidtweaker1 said:
Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it
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absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic

xeningti said:
absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic
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You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:

androidtweaker1 said:
You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:
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i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah

xeningti said:
i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah
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ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha

xeningti said:
ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha
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Post results after flashing

androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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will do!

androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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BOOM
and cheers once again!

xeningti said:
BOOM
and cheers once again!
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:good:

androidtweaker1 said:
:good:
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sorry to be a pain again! having trouble getting CWM and doomlord kernal+root (sorry i just enjoy doomlords kernels) i hav installed ADB driver etc and it DOES boot into fastboot... when i type in "fastboot boot boot.img" it says its complete then you hear the sound of the device ejecting..... but the blue light stays solid... so i have to volume up+power to reboot and CWM isnt installed..... any ideas?

[ROM][ROOT] Tab S 8.4 - SM-T707V(Verizon) Stock Pre-rooted ROM - Tester required.

I built this ROM as a test for those who have locked bootloaders on the Tab S and can't get root.
In my experience Samsung bootloader locked devices will not allow a custom kernel or recovery to be installed. However it is possible that the bootloader will allow a modified rom to be installed.
The rom is bone stock Lollipop 5.0.2 except it is pre-rooted with SuperSU 2.49. It needs to be installed via ODIN. If ODIN allows it to flash then its highly likely it will boot just fine.
If there are any issues that arise then all that is required is to flash the stock firmware, available here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T707V/
T707VVRS1BOK1_preroot_system.img.tar
If anyone gives this a shot, please report with details.
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i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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lev777 said:
i dont have this device but you are awesome for trying this!
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If it works for the T707v then I'll do the same for the other Bootloader locked devices. It all depends on whether ODIN will flash it or not.
The reason I have used the T707v is because this device at least has the stock firmware available, so it should be relatively safe to try this.

Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.

ashyx said:
Not many wanting a rooted t707v then.
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It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.

deadman96385 said:
It seems the US LTE variants were not very popular, T807T does not have a lot of use either.
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Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?

ashyx said:
Seems so, would have done it for the att and other Verizon model if it worked. Wouldn't want to test it out on an att model first with no stock firmware available.
@deadman96385
Anyway I could do to pick your brains about something.
Am I right in thinking you have a Tab A?
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I do have one, what's up?

I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways

I have one and I'll try it but I'm out of town for work right now won't be home to try it until the 24th. Would be awesome if it works.
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
I don't believe Odin allows modified system images to flash on bootloader-locked devices.
I tried on my Verizon S5, it shouldn't work, but let's see anyways
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It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.

ashyx said:
It does, it depends on the device's bootloader.
Plenty have been rooted or modified this way.
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Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.

Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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You may be right, but nothing ventured nothing gained.

deadman96385 said:
I do have one, what's up?
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Pm sent

Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?

Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Does anybody with a T707V even use XDA?
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I do and I'll try this next week. Right now I'm out of town for work.
Sent from my SM-T707V using XDA Premium HD app

i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Exactly why I said let's see anyways
It's just that the S5 and Tab S are so similar in so many ways and were release at the same time on VZW, that I thought they'd have the same locks.
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i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os

tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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i ran it it did nothing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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What do you mean you ran it and did nothing at all? It doesn't unlock the bootloader.
Its the stock OS already rooted.
Did it install successfully with ODIN?
What is the state of root when checked with Root validator?
We need screenshots if possible please.

tsorensen2931 said:
i ran it it did noithing at all for my t707v did not unlock bootloader or root at all its just the same as factory os
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One hit wonder, very helpful...

I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.

Lonestar614 said:
I have the 807V and am watching this thread very closely. Too bad that other guy didn't provide any info.
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Exactly, if he'd have only took the time to at least let us know if it installed OK with odin. It seems like it did which means that he should also have had root.
Not sure what he was expecting to see?

stock recovery

I want to install stock recovery for my honor 4x Indian version,but I don't know where I download please help me

dhiraj11 said:
I want to install stock recovery for my honor 4x Indian version,but I don't know where I download please help me
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You will have to download the firmware you are using now and will have to use Huawei update extractor to extract recovery.img
Both these you can just google and find easily imo.
Or you can use the tool mentioned here to find a firmware for your phone, whichever works best
http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-7/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469621/page1
Lemme know if you need more help.
Sent from my PLK-L01 using XDA Labs

dhiraj11 said:
I want to install stock recovery for my honor 4x Indian version,but I don't know where I download please help me
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which version recovery required
i have extracted copy
MM or LL?

Normally MM if you want to install custom ROMs that are based on MM

tuiyaan said:
which version recovery required
i have extracted copy
MM or LL?
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What do you have?!

PalakMi said:
What do you have?!
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both

tuiyaan said:
both
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I meant what are you running on your phome

tuiyaan said:
both
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What is the firmware you are running now? Is it MM or LP?
You need to flash the recovery of the firmware you are using.
I guess flashing MM recovery won't hurt as all recoveries are same but I am still learning and this is just a guess so flash the recovery of the firmware you are using now.
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muradulislam said:
What is the firmware you are running now? Is it MM or LP?
You need to flash the recovery of the firmware you are using.
I guess flashing MM recovery won't hurt as all recoveries are same but I am still learning and this is just a guess so flash the recovery of the firmware you are using now.
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If he was om LP, Flashing MM recovery may break his device

PalakMi said:
If he was om LP, Flashing MM recovery may break his device
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That's why I said, it's just a guess, I have to make sure of it first.
I am not sure how I got this idea but it is in my mind, just need to try it out now.
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muradulislam said:
That's why I said, it's just a guess, I have to make sure of it first.
I am not sure how I got this idea but it is in my mind, just need to try it out now.
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Yes, it can work, but it's better to flash the recovery that matches the ROM, to avoid any hassle

Hi tuiyan, could you please share mm recovery please?

antimage05 said:
Hi tuiyan, could you please share mm recovery please?
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In the case, you don't get it, download mm firmware and use Huawei update extractor to extract recovery.img yourself.

He Can't Flash downgraded Recovery he should match Recovery With His Stock Version !. otherwise might brick device !.

antimage05 said:
Hi tuiyan, could you please share mm recovery please?
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sharing both recoveries
Replace xx with tt.
hxxps://www.dropbox.com/sh/5agjjd41dm4h8ah/AACrjPtrtBvlwnNyo_-319mqa?dl=0
LP recovery will work for both LP and MM ROM
MM recovery will work only for MM rom.

tuiyaan said:
sharing both recoveries
Replace xx with tt.
hxxps://www.dropbox.com/sh/5agjjd41dm4h8ah/AACrjPtrtBvlwnNyo_-319mqa?dl=0
LP recovery will work for both LP and MM ROM
MM recovery will work only for MM rom.
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out source Links Are Allowed Boss

tuiyaan said:
sharing both recoveries
Replace xx with tt.
hxxps://www.dropbox.com/sh/5agjjd41dm4h8ah/AACrjPtrtBvlwnNyo_-319mqa?dl=0
LP recovery will work for both LP and MM ROM
MM recovery will work only for MM rom.
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You can share links now as you are a member and trustworthy

muradulislam said:
You can share links now as you are a member and trustworthy
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Sorry old habit don't die:cyclops:

Need help to downgrade my note 8 to a previous update (N950USQU7DTA3)

So, couple months ago AT&T released an update (in January 2020) which I saw a significantly improved battery life by 25% I was planing to disable my updates for future updates because I really liked it! However, 2 weeks later one day i wake up and my phone forced a new update and the battery life got back to the same even worse that what it used to be before that first update! Now, I am looking to downgrade my update to (N950USQU7DTA3) to be specific. I cant seem to find the file. Is there a source to find it? Also, Its been years since I've done this. Is there a way you guys recommend doing it without causing any issues?
Thanks!

At&t does not post firmware. Just flash any US firmware it's all the same. It will provision to your At&t sim
SM-N950U Extreme Syndicate Root

@kamycrs
Please don't post questions in the development section. I have asked a moderator to move it to the correct Q&A section, please bare this in mind for any future posts.

Do you know how I can find and flash that specific one? N950USQU7DTA3? or to find which would be the most identical?

The search function is an amazing thing...But I will do it for ya...Sammobile or Frija[emoji16][emoji106]
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kamycrs said:
Do you know how I can find and flash that specific one? N950USQU7DTA3? or to find which would be the most identical?
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If your updated to bootloader 8 you cannot go back to 7

Bootloader is 5th number from the right - N950USQU7DTA3

butchieboy said:
At&t does not post firmware. Just flash any US firmware it's all the same. It will provision to your At&t sim
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nice sig

I have a question, i want to downgrade too but i'm on the latest bootloader.. what's if I flash an old Oreo with odin without BL ?

zyxw-androidiani said:
I have a question, i want to downgrade too but i'm on the latest bootloader.. what's if I flash an old Oreo with odin without BL ?
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you cannot downgrade.. period

elliwigy said:
you cannot downgrade.. period
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Okay.. and what if I install TWRP (i know it will tripp knox) can I after that downgrade ?

elliwigy said:
you cannot downgrade.. period
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I try to give credit to the ones doing the hard work[emoji106]
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MystaMagoo said:
If your updated to bootloader 8 you cannot go back to 7
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There is no bootloader 8 yet for U models
Sent from some device I modified

zyxw-androidiani said:
Okay.. and what if I install TWRP (i know it will tripp knox) can I after that downgrade ?
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No one can answer?

elliwigy said:
you cannot downgrade.. period
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No one can answer?
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He told you once you cannot downgrade
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Okay, but I thinked that putting TWRP i will be able to downgrade that's why i asked for the second time.

zyxw-androidiani said:
Okay, but I thinked that putting TWRP i will be able to downgrade that's why i asked for the second time.
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Have at it
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jrkruse said:
Have at it
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? Some people...

MrMike2182 said:
Some people...
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What's ???* you're definitely not the best also please.

Well when Elliwigy and Jrkruse give information you can bet its spot on. And MrMike has been around for quite awhile. Just try to take the advice given and understand none of these guys will lead you down the wrong path. Good luck and hopefully you will find something that works out for you[emoji106]
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