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A new update is being released for the S5 Active, since i didn't see a thread on how to root the device... Here it is...
Towel root works on the NE4 build but will not work on the new NG3 update.
So what i did was downgraded with the firmware file found on Sammobile with the NE4 build.
Then used Towel root and installed SuperSU, it said it failed to install Supersu but after a reboot all was well.
Oh this was a AT&T S5 active.
SuperSU worked fine and root was verified!
I haven't posted much before. I would like to give back to the awesome community who has done so much for me!
Hit the thanks button if i helped!
Could really use your help
James L said:
A new update is being released for the S5 Active, since i didn't see a thread on how to root the device... Here it is...
Towel root works on the NE4 build but will not work on the new NG3 update.
So what i did was downgraded with the firmware file found on Sammobile with the NE4 build.
Then used Towel root and installed SuperSU, it said it failed to install Supersu but after a reboot all was well.
Oh this was a AT&T S5 active.
SuperSU worked fine and root was verified!
I haven't posted much before. I would like to give back to the awesome community who has done so much for me!
Hit the thanks button if i helped!
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Trying to use your same method
I am trying to root my phone with Towel root and it won't recognize my phone either. My phone deleted all it's text messages, for some reason, last night and I need to root my phone so I can save some of the messages. Came across your post and figured you can help me. I downloaded the may version of the sm-g870A and odin. Odin won't open. I've never done this before and could use your help. If I can downgrade my firmware, or change it, in a way where Towel root would recognize my phone that would be exactly what I need. Also tried all the Modstrings, did no good. Whatever you could say to help, can hit me up personally and help me, idk if you could do that, but it'd be awesome if you could help me.
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Trying to use your same method
I am trying to root my phone with Towel root and it won't recognize my phone either. My phone deleted all it's text messages, for some reason, last night and I need to root my phone so I can save some of the messages. Came across your post and figured you can help me. I downloaded the may version of the sm-g870A and odin. Odin won't open. I've never done this before and could use your help. If I can downgrade my firmware, or change it, in a way where Towel root would recognize my phone that would be exactly what I need. Also tried all the Modstrings, did no good. Whatever you could say to help, can hit me up personally and help me, idk if you could do that, but it'd be awesome if you could help me.
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You should try my thread here guys. >>>> CLICK ME PLEASE AND HIT THANKS IF IT WORKS FOR YOU
Hi, I really appreciated your post, but was confused with "NE4" & "NG3" can someone please explain what these are and how would I downgrade to NE4? Thanks
landonfox00 said:
Hi, I really appreciated your post, but was confused with "NE4" & "NG3" can someone please explain what these are and how would I downgrade to NE4? Thanks
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NE4 and NG3 are official kernel images...
Downgrade consists of flashing the NE4 kernel image via Odin...then rooting the device....and then flashing the NG3 kernel via Odin which will give you a fully rooted rom that is the latest version...
Knox will NOT trip if you follow the thread instructions...
We are forced to downgrade the kernel to gain root due to the exploit being patched in the latest update...
The root method works perfectly....g
Thank you for your help
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Thanks so much u guys, the root was successful
gregsarg said:
Knox will NOT trip if you follow the thread instructions...
The root method works perfectly....g
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can i get a link please to these instructions because this thread seems to be pretty vague on the steps required to downgrade
mikeloeven said:
can i get a link please to these instructions because this thread seems to be pretty vague on the steps required to downgrade
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2868776
James L said:
A new update is being released for the S5 Active, since i didn't see a thread on how to root the device... Here it is...
Towel root works on the NE4 build but will not work on the new NG3 update.
So what i did was downgraded with the firmware file found on Sammobile with the NE4 build.
Then used Towel root and installed SuperSU, it said it failed to install Supersu but after a reboot all was well.
Oh this was a AT&T S5 active.
SuperSU worked fine and root was verified!
I haven't posted much before. I would like to give back to the awesome community who has done so much for me!
Hit the thanks button if i helped!
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Sorry to revive an old thread but I am on 5.0. how do I downgrade to 4.4.4? I've done it in the past but I forgot how to do it
Anyone have boc5 firmware anywhere?
Rootmaster906 said:
Sorry to revive an old thread but I am on 5.0. how do I downgrade to 4.4.4? I've done it in the past but I forgot how to do it
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Doesn't ATT have the bootloader locked?
Rootmaster906 said:
Sorry to revive an old thread but I am on 5.0. how do I downgrade to 4.4.4? I've done it in the past but I forgot how to do it
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Find the firmware and put it into the AP slot of Odin.
dave678 said:
Find the firmware and put it into the AP slot of Odin.
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Lol. That is not what I'm asking. what I'm asking for is what firmware do I need to step backwards to kit Kat. I know if I can get it on revision 2 bootloader lollipop, I can downgrade to revision one kit Kat. I did this in the past but I forgot how. Right now I downgraded to 5.0 and I'm trying kingroot and Kingo root. It's not working
Find the latest 4.4.4 Kitkat version and try.
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Find the latest 4.4.4 Kitkat version and try.
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I did. Says fuse binary of 2. That's why I need the lp firmware with the binary of 1. So that I can downgrade to 4.4. Believe me I know what I'm doing, I just can't find the appropriate firmware. I need the boc 5 firmware. But that was an OTA I think
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Doesn't ATT have the bootloader locked?
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Yes...but you can get system root with towelroot. Safestrap recovery for locked bootloaders
Rootmaster906 said:
I did. Says fuse binary of 2. That's why I need the lp firmware with the binary of 1. So that I can downgrade to 4.4. Believe me I know what I'm doing, I just can't find the appropriate firmware. I need the boc 5 firmware. But that was an OTA I think
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Can't find BOC5 anywhere
Rootmaster906 said:
I did. Says fuse binary of 2. That's why I need the lp firmware with the binary of 1. So that I can downgrade to 4.4. Believe me I know what I'm doing, I just can't find the appropriate firmware. I need the boc 5 firmware. But that was an OTA I think
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[G870A][MM][6.0.1] All OTA Updates for G870A from G870AUCU1BOC5 to G870AUCS2DPH4
NOTE: to download these files use free download manager www.freedownloadmanager.org or else you will encouter with this error "Error 403 Forbidden You don't have permission to access the file on this server"...
forum.xda-developers.com
Rootmaster906 said:
Yes...but you can get system root with towelroot. Safestrap recovery for locked bootloaders
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347762753 This is a pre rooted rom.
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347762753 This is a pre rooted rom.
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thank you very much for your Noble efforts but none of your suggestions are working. I've done all this stuff already dude. This is why I need the boc5 firmware
Searching via cell isn't great for me at the moment. I've found a few threads with lollipop files to use in Odin. But I haven't read anything that says it's simple to flash them and downgrade properly from Marshmallow to Lollipop. Is there a tutorial/file thread already on here that I am missing via search? Is this something I can do without rooting?
Da hell is that chipmunk woman
Sammobile doesn't have the stock 5.1 firmware.. is that an omen against downgrading?
Most of the posts ive read are indicating Marshmallow is not able to be downgraded, bootloader locked.. looks like a dead end
It's a different boot loader, will not be able to downgrade. There is no root option at this time as well.
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It's a different boot loader, will not be able to downgrade. There is no root option at this time as well.
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sorry, but i disagree. i just flashed from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 using odin and firmware found here on XDA. I have no problems with phone so far.
At the time of my post months ago, this was not possible. It is very possible now, I have also done it.
gooch1006 said:
sorry, but i disagree. i just flashed from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 using odin and firmware found here on XDA. I have no problems with phone so far.
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This is for the AT&T model, I haven't been able to crack into mine. I have battery issues since marshmallow and want to go back to 5.1.1 as well... where did you get the files, and what process did you use?
Downgrade instructions can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67323522
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Downgrade instructions can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67323522
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Thanks for the link, i had searched without luck on my own.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196
following this guide for rolling back to LP, work for me downgrade from MM and getting root on LP.
Mine didn't... version DPH4, october 1, 2016 security patch, odin gave me an error something like level 4 > 3 and didn't start the reflash process. I was able to reflash the same 6.0.1 and its not the same as what was on there, so maybe the ota updates had a problem? I'm still locked out of downgrading.
Mine also from DPH4 oct 1, 2016. Having issue with lte, i cant receive call but i can make call. So im rollback to COI5 and follow the instruction from page 2. Get odin 3.11.1 to flash BL,AP,etc. Have you try with other usb cable?
kecel said:
Mine also from DPH4 oct 1, 2016. Having issue with lte, i cant receive call but i can make call. So im rollback to COI5 and follow the instruction from page 2. Get odin 3.11.1 to flash BL,AP,etc. Have you try with other usb cable?
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i had that issue at one point, i just flashed the CSC and CP again and it worked.. Idk if it's that simple for you guys tho..
g900a downgrade from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1
djs2571 said:
This is for the AT&T model, I haven't been able to crack into mine. I have battery issues since marshmallow and want to go back to 5.1.1 as well... where did you get the files, and what process did you use?
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i also have the at&t model, but used some info in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196
i used odin to flash full OI5 firmware, minus the bootloader file. Only use the AP, CP, and CSC files. the bootloader is the same. and really, i had already flashed the PA2 build earlier that day i remember now. would probably do that first. flashing the PA2, i used all four files, BL, AP, CP, and CSC . they both flashed the first time, if they dont then try a different cable first. usually that is my issue.
so , i flashed from 6.0.1 down to 5.1.1 pa2, then down to oi5. still have no problems other than getting root..... im focusing on bootloader now, i have unlocked them on htc's before, but havent tried any other phone yet. the work continues tonight.
Hello everyone i just bought n910t3 and its running default 6.0.1 marshmallow and i am trying to downgrade to 5.1.1 but odin fails everytime.
Knox counter is 0×0
But something weird is happning when i make factory data reset in stock recovery shows me this error ( unable to mount preload no such file or directory ) phone is running just fine but this error is really bugging me.
Any ideas ?
UPDATE
PROBLEM SOLVED=I SOLD THE DAMN PHONE
Anyone ?
Google account removed from phone or oem lock switch hit?
obliviousmnd said:
Google account removed from phone or oem lock switch hit?
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I did check oem unlock is on but still fails in odin
And what about that error while wipe data factory reset ( unable to mount preload thing any ideas ?
And google account i didn't remove before flashing but i did factory reset before flashing 5.1.1 does that matter ?
I had n910t couple of months ago and i was flashing downgrade without remove Google account.
Trex888 said:
I did check oem unlock is on but still fails in odin
And what about that error while wipe data factory reset ( unable to mount preload thing any ideas ?
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Is FRP lock showing ON while in download mode?
obliviousmnd said:
Is FRP lock showing ON while in download mode?
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Yes it's showing frp lock on in download mode
What am i suppose to do here?
Trex888 said:
Yes it's showing frp lock on in download mode
What am i suppose to do here?
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Oh my bad, you're trying to downgrade. Downgrade not possible for t3. Flash stock 6.0.1, problem resolved.
I am happy with marshmallow but when i was running lollipop the ( unable to mount preload error was not there )
I did flash 3 times 6.0.1 firmware but the error still came up in red letters when i do wipe data factory reset.
Any solution to fix that ?
I'm trying to downgrade my n910t3 phone as OP too. Currently I'm on N910T3UVU3EPJ2, never rooted, never flashed with custom ROM, Knox counter 0x0. Is it true that It's not possible at all to downgrade it?
If so, is it mean that you can still flash the older 6.0.1 MM stock ROM or it is not possible as well?
jackgan said:
I'm trying to downgrade my n910t3 phone as OP too. Currently I'm on N910T3UVU3EPJ2, never rooted, never flashed with custom ROM, Knox counter 0x0. Is it true that It's not possible at all to downgrade it?
If so, is it mean that you can still flash the older 6.0.1 MM stock ROM or it is not possible as well?
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No way to downgrade t3 i tried all older firmwares.
i sold the n910t3 and i bought n910t now i can easily downgrade i am on 5.1.1
Trex888 said:
No way to downgrade t3 i tried all older firmwares.
i sold the n910t3 and i bought n910t now i can easily downgrade i am on 5.1.1
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How did you downgrade n910t from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1
Thanks
jedisurfer said:
How did you downgrade n910t from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1
Thanks
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I didn't Downgrade not possible on N910T3 only N910T is possible just flash stock firmware "OK1" 5.1.1 through odin
Trex888 said:
I didn't Downgrade not possible on N910T3 only N910T is possible just flash stock firmware "OK1" 5.1.1 through odin
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you can do it but its a long shot using Z3x box
Hello everyone!
I have a OP3T locked by frp and android nougat oxygen 4.0.3. Is there any solution to downgrade the android to oxygen 3.x?? Because I want to downgrade the rom and then frp bypass the device. I tried with dirtycow method but with no success.. I would appreciate any ideas :good:
I have to mention that the security patch is 01.dec.2016
Thank you guys,
Cheers!
Wipe data/factory reset then to get rid of fingerprint.
Nope..because is frp locked and I want to downgrade to oxygen 3.x.x to bypass the frp..any ideas? Thank you for your reply!
zuzulic said:
Nope..because is frp locked and I want to downgrade to oxygen 3.x.x to bypass the frp..any ideas? Thank you for your reply!
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is it your device?? if so, it shouldnt be a problem to resolve factory reset protection without bypassing.
No, I bought it second, so I don't know which is the last gmail account synced..
Contact the previous owner then.
No answer from him since 2 weeks of emails
Probably stolen then ?
Just follow the complete hard brick tutorial kt will completely wipe your phone and take back to 3.x.x
Thank you for your reply. I followed allready some unbrick tutorials but all of these failed. Can you get me to one that works? Thank you!
LE: finally it worked with msm tool, downgraded to marshmallow , thank tou guys
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306
just follow this giude
how did you do it..can u explain us the steps
zuzulic said:
Thank you for your reply. I followed allready some unbrick tutorials but all of these failed. Can you get me to one that works? Thank you!
LE: finally it worked with msm tool, downgraded to marshmallow , thank tou guys
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how did you do it..can u explain us the steps
Ah, sorry, I'll write the steps here:
-download msm tool (google it)
-download the stock firmware from official website oneplus and unzip it
-turn off device
-open msm in pc> select flash+download(middle left box)> click on add scatter(middle right box)> go to your downloaded firmware and select the file wich name is ending with "scatter"
--OPTIONAL: for those with md5 error: just delete the md5checker from your downloaded firware;
-plug your phone to pc and the click start on msm tool
-wait a few minutes and that's all, you'll have a fully refreshed oneplus ?
Good luck guys and sorry for my bad english.
Hey sir can u help me with this m facing the same exact problem as u did, it will bw greatfull if u can help
Hi everyone i have s6 g920t with big problem the problem is DRK issue FRP also on im on latest nougat update. i took to market for repairing but no luck xda is my last hope plz any one help me how to solve this plzz help this is my expensive phone plzz help sorry for bad english..
Does your computer detects your device?
Genzassassin said:
Hi everyone i have s6 g920t with big problem the problem is DRK issue FRP also on im on latest nougat update. i took to market for repairing but no luck xda is my last hope plz any one help me how to solve this plzz help this is my expensive phone plzz help sorry for bad english..
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Dowgrade to latest 6.0.1
britchel said:
Does your computer detects your device?
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Yes
012512 said:
Dowgrade to latest 6.0.1
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1st you need to remove frp so flash combination file and remove frp
now drk repair drk(device root key)
after removing frp you must flash stock rom and you will see drk is still there so
flash cf auto root according to your android version and flash it :laugh:
you will see error is gone and your phone is in normal
i'm 100% sure it's work for you
please hit thanks:good:if worked
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1st you need to remove frp so flash combination file and remove frp
now drk repair drk(device root key)
after removing frp you must flash stock rom and you will see drk is still there so
flash cf auto root according to your android version and flash it :laugh:
you will see error is gone and your phone is in normal
i'm 100% sure it's work for you
please hit thanks:good:if worked
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how do i remove frp on 7.0 firmware ? what combination file i need?