being that the m8 dev edition phones r getting lollipop update AS I TYPE THIS, I find myself prepping for when we get the update.. I've modified many system files, so I've got the stock odex Rom downloaded and was about to download stock recovery when I realized my laptop is toast and don't have access to Another cpu for quite awhile . I've flashed twrp over the stock recovery with Flashify with no problems, but wondering if flashing stock recovery back over twrp with flashify is any different or if anyone else has done so, and if there's any problems? (yes I know it's always recommended to use fastboot, but I can't, no pc) ... I've used flashify many times, just not putting stock recovery back... Any feedback is much appreciated..
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being that the m8 dev edition phones r getting lollipop update AS I TYPE THIS, I find myself prepping for when we get the update.. I've modified many system files, so I've got the stock odex Rom downloaded and was about to download stock recovery when I realized my laptop is toast and don't have access to Another cpu for quite awhile . I've flashed twrp over the stock recovery with Flashify with no problems, but wondering if flashing stock recovery back over twrp with flashify is any different or if anyone else has done so, and if there's any problems? (yes I know it's always recommended to use fastboot, but I can't, no pc) ... I've used flashify many times, just not putting stock recovery back... Any feedback is much appreciated..
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I don't know if it will work but you can give it a try.
You can use alray's DevEd Rom Reset just select stock recovery
majmoz said:
I don't know if it will work but you can give it a try.
You can use alray's DevEd Rom Reset just select stock recovery
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Can't use it, I'm on Verizon. Unless there's a stock Rom reset for VZW.. Just wrote the question here because it's a wider audience than the vzw forum, and generally speaking, if it'll work on 1 it should work on the other. Just looking for confirmation to c if anybody's done it before.
I figured that being that when I used flashify 2 flash twrp and it worked n wrote to the correct partition, it SHOULD work the other way around. Just never done it with a stock htc recovery.
I can't seem to get the OTA update to work. I am currently on NCE 4.2.2. I have been having lots of signal problems and finally decided to update, but it will not update. I have tried a normal factory reset, SD card update (stock recovery), flashed stock TAR files via Odin, and have tried the regular OTA countless times. This is ridiculous: it should update. There is no reason for it to fail: it is completely stock. Root has been wiped out (confirmed with a root checker). I miss my N5 .
Any other ideas? Sorry if I posted in the wrong section. Move me around as needed. Thanks!
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I can't seem to get the OTA update to work. I am currently on NCE 4.2.2. I have been having lots of signal problems and finally decided to update, but it will not update. I have tried a normal factory reset, SD card update (stock recovery), flashed stock TAR files via Odin, and have tried the regular OTA countless times. This is ridiculous: it should update. There is no reason for it to fail: it is completely stock. Root has been wiped out (confirmed with a root checker). I miss my N5 .
Any other ideas? Sorry if I posted in the wrong section. Move me around as needed. Thanks!
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Use this follow steps exactly make sure you have all files downloaded to your computer and also the ones needed to store on your ex SD card. Take your time and don't skip any steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3021120
OPOfreak said:
Use this follow steps exactly make sure you have all files downloaded to your computer and also the ones needed to store on your ex SD card. Take your time and don't skip any steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3021120
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To get it to complete stock all I need is the one .zip file (G900A_NCEtoNG3_OTA.zip) correct? I tried to flash it in the stock recovery and it spat out some error when it checked the system, tried again and then formatted the data partition. I also tried flashing the SM-G900A 4.4.2 G900AUCU1ANCE Firmware (AP/CP/CSC files) in Odin which was successful but the OTA keeps failing. I am sure I am missing something obvious but I don't see it.
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To get it to complete stock all I need is the one .zip file (G900A_NCEtoNG3_OTA.zip) correct? I tried to flash it in the stock recovery and it spat out some error when it checked the system, tried again and then formatted the data partition. I also tried flashing the SM-G900A 4.4.2 G900AUCU1ANCE Firmware (AP/CP/CSC files) in Odin which was successful but the OTA keeps failing. I am sure I am missing something obvious but I don't see it.
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If you're on stock NCE put the NCE to NG3 zip in your ex SD card go to stock recovery and scroll down to install from ex SD card select the zip and let it do its thing.
Its just easier than the stupid OTA that failed with me over and over as well
FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
1. Join the G+ community using the same Google account as you're using for Play on your phone/tablet Here.
2. Sign up to receive the BETA versions from Play Here.
- Use the link provided after sign-up to download the app
With the amazing work by @Chainfire we are blessed with a what seems to be almost perfect replacement for SafeStrap. Yes, this is still in Beta and you should go into this expecting to soft brick your phone every time when flashing something with this. That's why we need some brave souls to test the limits of FlashFire for our poor device.
If you would like to help contribute to see what we can flash with this application here are a couple tutorials on flashing by @muniz_ri
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aoca-5-0-keeproot-t3076803
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-to-enable-native-tethering-g900aoc4-t3078561
If you come across anything that you can flash from the smallest things or even ROMs that you have found compatible please share the knowledge here and I will try to put it in an index that others can see through this beta testing and early phase of Android Lollipop for the G900A.
ROMs that have been confirmed to be flashed and working:
G900A_OC4 5.0 Stock Rooted Android Lollipop by @muniz_ri
Miscellaneous things that have been confirmed to be flashed and working:
Native Tethering by @muniz_ri
300 Fonts for Lollipop and KitKat by @nitol
Titanium Backup's update.zip file
Remote Play Installer
Notes:
If your device stays at the black screen when you try to flash something simply pull the battery out. Then, boot into recovery and wipe the cache partitions. That should allow you to boot your device again after failure.
If you find yourself in a boot loop and downgrading back to NCE you can restore your 5.0 backup while on 4.4.2 (if you made one like you should have) by following my tutorial in the following link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60095108&postcount=21
Here is what I know so far about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices:
- Will run on Android v4.x.x/5.0.x.
- Will not trip your Knox Warranty Flag.
- Will flash ROM's (use "flash .zip or ota" option).
- No AROMA installer ROM's.
- Caution! FF flashes to the boot partition, i.e. flashing custom kernels will result in soft brick!
- You can drop a Full Odin .tar or .zip file containing the raw images onto your device and it will flash system, kernel, cache, and recovery (will not flash modem, non-hlos, or bootloader) (use "flash firmware package" option).
- You can flash the remaining partitions via a .zip at the same time or via your PC using Odin.
- Flashes .tars with unsigned images, e.g. system.img.ext4, modem.bin. (use "flash firmware package" option).
- You can also flash individual (un-.tar'd) images, e.g. recovery.img, boot.img.
- Flashes .zip files, e.g. mod's, SuperSu Update.zips, etc (use "flash .zip or ota" option).
- Makes Backups of and Restores all partitions.
- Wipes partitions.
- Injects Root.
I will add here as I test and learn more.
Also want to add a note of caution....if you are a noob and don't have much experience with these things don't rush in. Best to sit back until safe and responsible guides are created. I for one am not at all sympathetic to those that don't take the time to read and understand before jumping in.
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Here is what I know so far about FF:
- Will run on Android v4.x.x/5.0.x
- No AROMA installer ROM's.
- Caution! FF flashes to the boot partition, i.e. flashing custom kernels will result in soft brick!
- Flashes stock or modified images, e.g. system.img.ext4, modem.bin, non-hlos.bin.
- Flashes .zip files, e.g. mod's, SuperSu Update.zips, etc
- Makes Backups of and Restores all partitions.
- Injects Root
I will add here as I learn more.
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One of my questions about FlashFire is will it work on encrypted phones? My work phone is Verizon GS5 and SafeStrap would not work because of my encryption, so I'd be very interested in updating that phone without losing root if it will work. Thanks for all your work!
I attempted to flash Alliance ROM 7.1 from the International Forums.
My Steps:
1. Downgrade to NCE
2. Root
3. SuperSU
4. Install FlashFire
5. Set up FlashFire in the following order;
- Wipe
- Flash Partitions and Bootloader
- Flash Alliance ROM
Everything looked to be working perfectly, but it was getting stuck on the second boot screen. Going to try it again, but after I finish installing Stock Rooted 5.0 again. Maybe it will work then. Only one way to figure out.
Great thread. I'll have a deodexed build up in the next few days then start adding mods and working on other things
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I attempted to flash Alliance ROM 7.1 from the International Forums.
My Steps:
1. Downgrade to NCE
2. Root
3. SuperSU
4. Install FlashFire
5. Set up FlashFire in the following order;
- Wipe
- Flash Partitions and Bootloader
- Flash Alliance ROM
Everything looked to be working perfectly, but it was getting stuck on the second boot screen. Going to try it again, but after I finish installing Stock Rooted 5.0 again. Maybe it will work then. Only one way to figure out.
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I'm downloading Alliance as well. Let me know how your flash goes. If love to get a Rom going on lollipop.
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I'm downloading Alliance as well. Let me know how your flash goes. If love to get a Rom going on lollipop.
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Should I try flashing the ROM as a Firmware package this time or a Zip/OTA?
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Should I try flashing the ROM as a Firmware package this time or a Zip/OTA?
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Not sure. I'd think as a zip. I'm trying to learn FF.
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Not sure. I'd think as a zip. I'm trying to learn FF.
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Going to try as a firmware package
When I tried to flash as a zip in FlashFire all it did was wipe my device then once it tried to insall the ROM it stopped then rebooted.
Nyxerosoir said:
Going to try as a firmware package
When I tried to flash as a zip in FlashFire all it did was wipe my device then once it tried to insall the ROM it stopped then rebooted.
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I'm sounds good. I'm backing up with Kies right now.
dirtydodge said:
I'm sounds good. I'm backing up with Kies right now.
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Just updated the 2nd post. It should provide some guidance.
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Just updated the 2nd post. It should provide some guidance.
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Tried to flash Allience in zip/ota and after it wipes it says that it is installing the .zip file for a second then it stops and reboots. Could this be a bug from FlashFire or the ROM not compatible?
Maybe try a dirty flash of the ROM?
I grab a stock ROM directly from G900F, make G900A boot.img and system.img.ext4 into tar.md5. Flash as package in FireFlash along with G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL.zip. Works out pretty well. Just need to disable KNOX with Titanium Backup (for some reason SuperSU doesn't detect KNOX being present) and use Root Explorer to get csc through.
However haven't figured out how to enable VoLTE yet.
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Tried to flash Allience in zip/ota and after it wipes it says that it is installing the .zip file for a second then it stops and reboots. Could this be a bug from FlashFire or the ROM not compatible?
Maybe try a dirty flash of the ROM?
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I tried the dirty flash. Just stuck at black screen. I let it sit for 25 min then did a battery pull. Rom did not install. I'll leave it alone tonight before i have to stay up all night fixing a soft brick. Haha.
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I grab a stock ROM directly from G900F, make G900A boot.img and system.img.ext4 into tar.md5. Flash as package in FireFlash along with G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL.zip. Works out pretty well. Just need to disable KNOX with Titanium Backup (for some reason SuperSU doesn't detect KNOX being present) and use Root Explorer to get csc through.
However haven't figured out how to enable VoLTE yet.
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That is some very useful information. Can't wait to give it a go tomorrow! Time for some rest.
Do you have SQLite Editor? Maybe VoLTE can be implemented though it.
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That is some very useful information. Can't wait to give it a go tomorrow! Time for some rest.
Do you have SQLite Editor? Maybe VoLTE can be implemented though it.
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@Nyxerosoir It's not that the option that is not there. It is just I am not able to enable it (grayed out) or it says "VoLTE is not supported by your current software version. Contact customer service for more details." if I try to enable it on quick settings.
Nyxerosoir said:
Tried to flash Allience in zip/ota and after it wipes it says that it is installing the .zip file for a second then it stops and reboots. Could this be a bug from FlashFire or the ROM not compatible?
Maybe try a dirty flash of the ROM?
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A general principle to keep in mind is when flashing ROM's at the very least the kernel needs to match the system, i.e. 5.0 system requires the G900A Stock 5.0 kernel, 4.x system requires the G900A Stock 4.x kernel. The matching G900A Stock non-hlos will likely also be required in order for the ROM to work correctly.
I finally managed to get the font package by @nitol to work. The first time I ended up with a bootloop, but then I tried wiping dalvik and cache and flashing. Worked like a charm! Updated it in the OP for the index.
Can i upgrade from custom 4.4.2 to stock 5.0 via flashfire without needing a pc odin to flash bootloader and modem ? (I have G900F so unlocked bootloader)
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Can i upgrade from custom 4.4.2 to stock 5.0 via flashfire without needing a pc odin to flash bootloader and modem ? (I have G900F so unlocked bootloader)
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Yes, follow @muniz_ri's guide and you can successfully upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.0 without a PC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aoca-5-0-keeproot-t3076803
Classic case of bootlooping.
Recently used Flashfire to install rooted stock version of Lollipop 5.0. After trying to reinstall X-posed framework by flashing through flashfire, phone became bootlooped at At&t logo, remaining bricked after factory reseting and clearing cache.
Used odin to try and downgrade back to a stable version of 4.4 kickat. However, phone now bootloops after shuddering at samsung logo, before blipping to black screen with blue indicator light permently on. Trying to install current version of OTA rom through default recovery made no change. Suspecting bootloader my be root of issue, as trying to flash stock version of 4.4 bootloader in odin fails.
Currently looking for options to simple get phone back complete factor reset at this point. Links to other threads that have already solved this problem welcome.
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Classic case of bootlooping.
Recently used Flashfire to install rooted stock version of Lollipop 5.0. After trying to reinstall X-posed framework by flashing through flashfire, phone became bootlooped at At&t logo, remaining bricked after factory reseting and clearing cache.
Used odin to try and downgrade back to a stable version of 4.4 kickat. However, phone now bootloops after shuddering at samsung logo, before blipping to black screen with blue indicator light permently on. Trying to install current version of OTA rom through default recovery made no change. Suspecting bootloader my be root of issue, as trying to flash stock version of 4.4 bootloader in odin fails.
Currently looking for options to simple get phone back complete factor reset at this point. Links to other threads that have already solved this problem welcome.
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If you installed the 5.0 rooted then I'm guessing you seen this thread. If you have the s5 then scroll down to the notes section and flash the nce downgrade file in odin. That'll put you back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
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If you installed the 5.0 rooted then I'm guessing you seen this thread. If you have the s5 then scroll down to the notes section and flash the nce downgrade file in odin. That'll put you back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
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Thank you so much! I had been trying to download this file from another source for hours. This thread had a mirror that got me taken care of in only a few minutes. Everything's up an running perfect again.
dirtydodge said:
If you installed the 5.0 rooted then I'm guessing you seen this thread. If you have the s5 then scroll down to the notes section and flash the nce downgrade file in odin. That'll put you back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
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What section of Odin do you flash it in? Like AP, CSC...?
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What section of Odin do you flash it in? Like AP, CSC...?
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Flash in odin 3.09 in the ap slot
Don't flash this file if you took the ota to 5.0 or if the phone came with 5.0 on it. You will brick the phone.
I tried what I was advised here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...pgrading-stubborn-software-t3228423?nocache=1
I can successfully flash it but Kit Kat still boots up every time. I don't know what to do. Maybe twrp? How do I do that.
May also be relevant that I cannot seem to boot into recovery to do the fixes after I flash. 4.4.2 stil comes up.
Cheers!
You could just use Odin to go back to stock, always worked for me. The only reason I could think that you could have problems is that you have a custom rom already that changes your build and model.
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If you need to install stock rom you need to make sure build number is N900AUCUCNC2 and then use odin to install .
If you need to install root rom install Towelroot from play store and make sure wifi or data network is on during root then install SuperSU
BusyBox (open BusyBox and install from inside ), "Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03" recovery from fourm put your prerooted rom in sd card open Safestrap and boot to recovery you will be able to install rooted rom from there .