Just a query.
Can I flash N920C firmware on my N920A?
What would be the repercussions?
Pardon my ignorance.
But I need root!
Unfortunately no. Firmware packages include model specific kernels. It wouldnt flash and if you could get it to flash, it wouldnt boot.
Also, the AT&T model has a locked bootloader, so there is currently no way to root it.
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Goronok said:
Unfortunately no. Firmware packages include model specific kernels. It wouldnt flash and if you could get it to flash, it wouldnt boot.
Also, the AT&T model has a locked bootloader, so there is currently no way to root it.
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What about the OEM unlock in options?
muntaha_v3 said:
What about the OEM unlock in options?
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By any ways you can't cross flash firmwares through different note 5 models, in ur situation u can't flash n920c/p/i to ur n920A u'll brick ur phone, please don't try...
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ok so i know there are issues rooting this phone lol. i am on 4.3. is there any way to root it. i want to flash vipers rom.
pitbullmommy45245 said:
ok so i know there are issues rooting this phone lol. i am on 4.3. is there any way to root it. i want to flash vipers rom.
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Install custom recovery TWRP
flash superSU
mb_guy said:
Install custom recovery TWRP
flash superSU
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if i don't have root how can i flash a custom recoverys and flash super user lol. i have heard of firewater but i just need help. im a noob at the htc one lol. i'm not a noob to flashing though.
pitbullmommy45245 said:
if i don't have root how can i flash a custom recoverys and flash super user lol. i have heard of firewater but i just need help. im a noob at the htc one lol. i'm not a noob to flashing though.
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first you will have to bootloader unlock your One.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuIq0gmYpFA
Then you will have to root:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6F-4KjR9I
Then you can flash your ROM
pitbullmommy45245 said:
if i don't have root how can i flash a custom recoverys and flash super user lol. i have heard of firewater but i just need help. im a noob at the htc one lol. i'm not a noob to flashing though.
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Yes you do need to unlock the bootloader, before you can flash a custom recovery. Rooting comes later. The rom is either rooted or not, you do not need one rom to be rooted to flash another.
raghav kapur said:
first you will have to bootloader unlock your One.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuIq0gmYpFA
Then you will have to root:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6F-4KjR9I
Then you can flash your ROM
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ok and i just got this phone off of craigslist and i don't have the unlock code. when i do the factory reset it will make the phone locked to att again. is there a free method for the htc one to sim unlock it. i know for the verizon one its already unlocked. and i know theres easy methods for the galaxy phones (s3, s4, note 2).
pitbullmommy45245 said:
ok and i just got this phone off of craigslist and i don't have the unlock code. when i do the factory reset it will make the phone locked to att again. is there a free method for the htc one to sim unlock it. i know for the verizon one its already unlocked. and i know theres easy methods for the galaxy phones (s3, s4, note 2).
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This is NOT the same as unlocking the bootloader. What is your end goal here?
mb_guy said:
This is NOT the same as unlocking the bootloader. What is your end goal here?
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i know lol. i'm not a noob. i just wonder if i'll lose my root. my end goal is to have the phone rooted with viper and have a unlocked sim.
pitbullmommy45245 said:
i know lol. i'm not a noob. i just wonder if i'll lose my root. my end goal is to have the phone rooted with viper and have a unlocked sim.
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Most custom roms are already rooted when you install, You will not loose the carrier unlock flashing roms.
I also notice you are on Sprint, be very carefull to use the right custom recovery and a compatible rom with that device.
mb_guy said:
Most custom roms are already rooted when you install, You will not loose the carrier unlock flashing roms.
I also notice you are on Sprint, be very carefull to use the right custom recovery and a compatible rom with that device.
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i'm not on sprint. i'm on cincinnati bell. i'm using the att version. i think i might hold off on flashing now i'm scared i'll lose my unlock lol. thanks though.
Hi, I have a T-mobile GS6 and want to unlock it I know I need to flash METRO PCS firmware unlock it then flash back to stock but what unlocker is $20 or less and works with the S6 tmobile that is on METRO PCS firmware also while I am doing this and it asks me what carrier I am currently using do I select METRO PCS or T-MOBILE?
Thanks
ethanscooter said:
Hi, I have a T-mobile GS6 and want to unlock it I know I need to flash METRO PCS firmware unlock it then flash back to stock but what unlocker is $20 or less and works with the S6 tmobile that is on METRO PCS firmware also while I am doing this and it asks me what carrier I am currently using do I select METRO PCS or T-MOBILE?
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Once you unlock with the MetroPCS firmware, do not ever flash back to T-Mobile firmware, or you'll end up relocking it! You can flash any compatible ROM, just not the T-Mobile radio firmware. ROM'S never include the radio firmware, so you should be fine.
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Once you unlock with the MetroPCS firmware, do not ever flash back to T-Mobile firmware, or you'll end up relocking it! You can flash any compatible ROM, just not the T-Mobile radio firmware. ROM'S never include the radio firmware, so you should be fine.
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Ok and really quick, lets say I used the unlock app to get a temp unlock and froze it to kind of make it perm could I flash another ROM and still be unlocked?
ethanscooter said:
Ok and really quick, lets say I used the unlock app to get a temp unlock and froze it to kind of make it perm could I flash another ROM and still be unlocked?
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No, it's not that easy! You need a real unlock to make it permanent.
You just need to decide which route to take to unlock it.
I did the MetroPCS firmware and then traditional sim unlock, and then custom rom.
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No, it's not that easy! You need a real unlock to make it permanent.
You just need to decide which route to take to unlock it.
I did the MetroPCS firmware and then traditional sim unlock, and then custom rom.
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But what if I went back to tmobile stock and then I would lose the unlock BUT after going to the tmobile rom which would make me lose my unlock could I go back to a metroPCS ROM and unlock with the same code?
ethanscooter said:
But what if I went back to tmobile stock and then I would lose the unlock BUT after going to the tmobile rom which would make me lose my unlock could I go back to a metroPCS ROM and unlock with the same code?
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No, It's the low level firmware that's the key to the unlock.
MetroPCS firmware = traditional code unlock
T-Mobile firmware = proprietary device unlock
After you're unlocked, you can change the ROM all you want. It's the low level firmware that you must be careful with (mainly the radio).
guyd said:
No, it's not that easy! You need a real unlock to make it permanent.
You just need to decide which route to take to unlock it.
I did the MetroPCS firmware and then traditional sim unlock, and then custom rom.
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Do you mind pointing me to the guide you used to root and install recovery on your S6.
I just unlocked mines using the metro firmware and I don't want to accidentally install the T-Mobile firmware
Thanks
GeeRoooock said:
Do you mind pointing me to the guide you used to root and install recovery on your S6.
I just unlocked mines using the metro firmware and I don't want to accidentally install the T-Mobile firmware
Thanks
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Don't download and Odin flash the T-Mobile firmware or radio, and you'll have nothing to worry about!
Rooting is simple on an unlocked bootloader if you don't mind tripping knox.
1. Odin flash TWRP.
2. Boot straight into TWRP after Odin flashing (vol-up + home + power)
3. Flash SuperSU from TWRP
Done, profit!
guyd said:
Don't download and Odin flash the T-Mobile firmware or radio, and you'll have nothing to worry about!
Rooting is simple on an unlocked bootloader if you don't mind tripping knox.
1. Odin flash TWRP.
2. Boot straight into TWRP after Odin flashing (vol-up + home + power)
3. Flash SuperSU from TWRP
Done, profit!
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Hey! I do have the same question as the person that created this thread. When I flash the MetroPCS firmware should I select MetroPCS or T-Mobile on a 3rd party unlocking company to buy the unlocking code? Thank you all!
marcio_moura said:
Hey! I do have the same question as the person that created this thread. When I flash the MetroPCS firmware should I select MetroPCS or T-Mobile on a 3rd party unlocking company to buy the unlocking code? Thank you all!
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MetroPCS, that's what I did and it worked fine if you flash the MetroPCS firmware.
I need to get my S6 to show the Tmobile Logo on bootup so I can Jump to the S7. I had flashed it to MetroPCs for the unlock. I thought if I went the Odin route and installed the Tmobile software it would change the bootup Logo but so far after running Odin it still boots up with MetroPCs.
guyd said:
No, it's not that easy! You need a real unlock to make it permanent.
You just need to decide which route to take to unlock it.
I did the MetroPCS firmware and then traditional sim unlock, and then custom rom.
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Which MetroPCS firmware did you use and where did you get it from?
I have a SM_G920T on TMobile 5.1.1 Baseband G920TUVS3DOJC and I tried flashing the G920T1UVU2COF9 MetroPCS firmware from sammobile and I get a FAIL message on Odin.
mudcat242000 said:
Which MetroPCS firmware did you use and where did you get it from?
I have a SM_G920T on TMobile 5.1.1 Baseband G920TUVS3DOJC and I tried flashing the G920T1UVU2COF9 MetroPCS firmware from sammobile and I get a FAIL message on Odin.
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I Odin'd the MetroPCS firmware (G920T1) a long time ago, and it was newer than the TMo firmware the device had on it at the time. I think you're failing to flash because the MetroPCS firmware you used 2COF9 is older than the Tmobile firmware 3DOJC you already have on it. That's my guess.
Hey guys,
So I just bought bought a G920T1 and I am aware that it is the same hardware as the G920T with a few software differences (missing download booster). Knowing this, is it safe for me to use the root methods/custom recoveries/custom firmwares of the G920T on my phone?
Thanks
Yes. And by custom firmwares I assume you mean custom roms
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Yup, they are exactly the same phone. So use Unikernel to root, TWRP for recovery, and firmware of choosing.
One thing tho is if you wanna use the unlocking method with Metro which use codes. Then don't flash any TMO modem and bootloader as you will lose the unlock. Just update them to lastest 5.1.1 from sammobile or OTA if you need to. Other then that you should be good to go.
serio22 said:
Yes. And by custom firmwares I assume you mean custom roms
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Yeah, it's been awhile since i've been back on xda
stylin350 said:
Yup, they are exactly the same phone. So use Unikernel to root, TWRP for recovery, and firmware of choosing.
One thing tho is if you wanna use the unlocking method with Metro which use codes. Then don't flash any TMO modem and bootloader as you will lose the unlock. Just update them to lastest 5.1.1 from sammobile or OTA if you need to. Other then that you should be good to go.
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I bought the phone off swappa and it was listed under the T-mobile S6 section, but I noticed that the model number in the pictures was G920T1. I'll probably ask the seller how he unlocked his phone. So flashing a custom ROM should be fine, right? Based on my previous experience flashing my older S3, flashing modems were usually a different .zip than the ROMs and I don't really remember all too much about bootloaders.
crazililazn said:
Yeah, it's been awhile since i've been back on xda
I bought the phone off swappa and it was listed under the T-mobile S6 section, but I noticed that the model number in the pictures was G920T1. I'll probably ask the seller how he unlocked his phone. So flashing a custom ROM should be fine, right? Based on my previous experience flashing my older S3, flashing modems were usually a different .zip than the ROMs and I don't really remember all too much about bootloaders.
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Yeah flashing custom rom is fine as they don't include the modem nor bootloader. It's just that most newer roms require you to have the lastest bootloader and modem for best experience. Sorry didn't mean to confuse you more, but G920T and G20T1 are the same phone. Some people just swap firmwares between TMO and Metro as the G920T1 is easier to unlock. I have the same version G920T1 and bought code off of ebay to unlock easily.
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Yeah flashing custom rom is fine as they don't include the modem nor bootloader. It's just that most newer roms require you to have the lastest bootloader and modem for best experience. Sorry didn't mean to confuse you more, but G920T and G20T1 are the same phone. Some people just swap firmwares between TMO and Metro as the G920T1 is easier to unlock. I have the same version G920T1 and bought code off of ebay to unlock easily.
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Alright, then can I upgrade to the newest Metro bootloader to keep my unlock and then install the newer ROMs? Or would I lose my unlock that way.?
crazililazn said:
Alright, then can I upgrade to the newest Metro bootloader to keep my unlock and then install the newer ROMs? Or would I lose my unlock that way.?
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Correct and you'll keep the unlock.
stylin350 said:
Yeah flashing custom rom is fine as they don't include the modem nor bootloader. It's just that most newer roms require you to have the lastest bootloader and modem for best experience. Sorry didn't mean to confuse you more, but G920T and G20T1 are the same phone. Some people just swap firmwares between TMO and Metro as the G920T1 is easier to unlock. I have the same version G920T1 and bought code off of ebay to unlock easily.
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Correct and you'll keep the unlock.
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Hello again, about to get my S6 soon and was wondering if you could point me to some root methods that would work without breaking fingerprint scanner or tripping KNOX. It's been awhile since I've been back in the rooting scene and was hoping you could point me in the right direction. Also, if I want to keep my unlock and upgrade to Tmo 5.1.1 stock, I would flash the Tmo ROM with a Metro bootloader?
Okay so i have read a few thread posts but all this seems a bit too confusing. Here is the situation. I bought a used S6-G920T which is unlocked as of now, i don't know what method was used to unlock it since i bought it pre unlocked. My sim(Non T-Mobile) is working fine. I am on 5.1.1- BASEBAND: G920TUVU3DOJ7, what i want to do is update to marshmallow, the official OTA isn't really available as it says the system was tampered with. I want to know if it is safe to update to 6.0.1 via odin without losing my unlock. Thanks in advance to anyone who bothered to read through.
BTW as of now i don't have root access.
What do you mean when you say you're unlocked?
You can use Odin to update the phone to newer baseband and bootloader; you can then use Odin to flash TWRP, and install the ROM of your choice.
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What do you mean when you say you're unlocked?
You can use Odin to update the phone to newer baseband and bootloader; you can then use Odin to flash TWRP, and install the ROM of your choice.
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I am talking about carrier unlock. I currently don't have any carrier restrictions. Will update cause my phone to become relocked?
bolt890 said:
I am talking about carrier unlock. I currently don't have any carrier restrictions. Will update cause my phone to become relocked?
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It shouldn't, no. You should be able to update and still use your phone on the carrier of your choice.
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It shouldn't, no. You should be able to update and still use your phone on the carrier of your choice.
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It doesn't matter regardless of what method may have been used to unlock it?
Going to update soon via odin.
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It doesn't matter regardless of what method may have been used to unlock it?
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What method did you use? I don't imagine it would...of course, if you flash a stock TMobile ROM, some TMobile features may not work on another carrier...
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What method did you use? I don't imagine it would...of course, if you flash a stock TMobile ROM, some TMobile features may not work on another carrier...
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That is the issue I bought it unlocked(used) so no idea what method may have been used. I might just go ahead and update. Thanks for the help.
bolt890 said:
That is the issue I bought it unlocked(used) so no idea what method may have been used. I might just go ahead and update. Thanks for the help.
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I'm pretty sure the phone unlock has something to do with the IMEI of the phone being tied to the carrier. If it is unlocked, you should be able to use it on any carrier. It sounds like the process takes place in a special partition that is at the lower levels, like the bootloader, and does not change regardless of what software is used on the phone. I'd say just go for it and update, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work, even after an Odin flash.
The product number is: SM-N960UZBATMB
I understand that the bootloader can't be unlocked, but can I still downgrade somehow through Odin?
I've attached Phone INFO screenshots, if it helps.
Thanks
Your bootloader is revision 2. You can only flash firmware on the same bootloader.
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butchieboy said:
Your bootloader is revision 2. You can only flash firmware on the same bootloader.
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So does that mean that I can't downgrade? Sorry I'm not familiar with rooting and bootloaders on Samsung devices
You cannot downgrade, you are stuck on Pie. But you can flash the Tmobile U firmware not just the U1. But it has to be boot loader 2
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