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I'm a bit (more than a bit) rusty on the ODIN tool, and was wondering if there was some kind of complete tutorial for it floating around. In particular, I'm wondering if I could use it to replace ONLY the radio/baseband for a device.
I have the AT&T firmware zip (containing files starting with "AP", "BL", "CP", and "CSC") and I'm wondering if I could use that to flash the AT&T modem on a n920c device. (And to use a proper n920c firmware set to get back to the n920c modem if flashing the AT&T one doesn't work out.)
(Why? I live in the US and have AT&T as a carrier. The AT&T provided modem most likely contains radio tweaks to optimize usage of AT&T towers.)
garyd9 said:
I'm a bit (more than a bit) rusty on the ODIN tool,
I have the AT&T firmware zip (containing files starting with "AP", "BL", "CP", and "CSC") and I'm wondering if I could use that to flash the AT&T modem on a n920c device. (And to use a proper n920c firmware set to get back to the n920c modem if flashing the AT&T one doesn't work out.)
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I do not know of a guide but you flash the modem in the CP slot. However if the Note 5 is anything like the Note 4 you cannot flash an AT&T modem on the C version. I believe it is because of the partition table being laid out differently. I have also read that you cannot even change the partition table anymore but I do not know about that for sure as I am limited in knowledge in that area.
CodeNameRedNeck said:
I do not know of a guide but you flash the modem in the CP slot. However if the Note 5 is anything like the Note 4 you cannot flash an AT&T modem on the C version. I believe it is because of the partition table being laid out differently. I have also read that you cannot even change the partition table anymore but I do not know about that for sure as I am limited in knowledge in that area.
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It sounds like you've messed with something similar on the note4? I wonder if I could swap modems by pulling the .img file out of the odin tarball and using 'dd'.
(Honestly, I'm more comfortable with 'dd' anyway... if it can be used.)
garyd9 said:
It sounds like you've messed with something similar on the note4? I wonder if I could swap modems by pulling the .img file out of the odin tarball and using 'dd'.
(Honestly, I'm more comfortable with 'dd' anyway... if it can be used.)
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Indeed. I used to unpack C version firmwares to flash onto my H version so I could have LTE on it.
Have you swapped the modem out for at&t or still stock??
Neva Eva Forget 1984 said:
Have you swapped the modem out for at&t or still stock??
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no.. never got around to it (and at this point, I don't feel the need.)
In Note 3 the trick is to do a battery pull then go straight to download mode and flash modem in CP slot. It won't "stick" otherwise. If this is also true in Note 5, how to emulate a battery pull?
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kopitalk said:
In Note 3 the trick is to do a battery pull then go straight to download mode and flash modem in CP slot. It won't "stick" otherwise. If this is also true in Note 5, how to emulate a battery pull?
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I guess you could do the force reset option using the power + volume down buttons. I'm not sure
Octa_core said:
I guess you could do the force reset option using the power + volume down buttons. I'm not sure
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Didn't work that way in Note 3.
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk
Decided to tinker with my modem via flashfire... (with isn't as restrictive as ODIN in terms of what it'll flash and what it won't.)
Keep in mind that I have a N920I device and an AT&T SIM inserted... My kernel is currently a permissive custom compiled kernel targeted for the N920I. The /system partition (what I call "firmware" and too many on XDA incorrectly refer to as "ROM") is a stock N920T firmware that's been deodex'd and some of the TMobile specific stuff stripped out. If the RIL is part of /system, that means I'm using a tmobile RIL. If the RIL is in the boot partition, I'm using a N920I RIL.
Flashing the N920I modem works.
Flashing the N920A modem results in it not seeing the baseband at all. (settings->status->baseband version: unknown)
Flashing the N920T modem results in it not seeing the baseband at all. (same as above.)
Flashing back to a N920I modem restores functionality.
I don't have a "N920C" modem available to me right now, but it might be more likely to work (as the "I" and "C" kernel DTB's are apparently interchangeable.)
"C" modem doesn't work on the "I" device either. (same result as flashing any of the other non-"I" modems on this phone.)
So, while it might be possible to change modems, I don't know how and it's not as simple as just flashing the modem.bin.
Of course, I can switch between different "I" modems with no problem.
Didn't samsung lock us out of flashing different model modem since s4?
Note 5 ?
Idan73 said:
Didn't samsung lock us out of flashing different model modem since s4?
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No idea. I skipped the SGS 4, 5 and 6 (and the Notes 3 and 4.) I was rusty enough with Samsung and ODIN when I got this Note 5 that I actually had to ask for a quick ODIN refresher.
Didn't know that.
Well, as far as I remember sgs4 was launched with ability to reflash modems from other providers (unlocking wind/mobilicity, and t-mobile bands. At the time most people actually bought att version, which did not have locked bootloader to use it on tmobile, and was also Canadian favourite pastime). Sometimes during that first year, there started to be reports about new bootloader that would start accepting only signed modems from the phone's original region. Not certain if this affected north American phone at the time, but was going hand in hand as the Europe started getting region lock, and Knox started rearing it's ugly head (also affected only certain firmwares and was very limited in scope).
With sgs5 it was all confirmed.
The rest is history, and since, I haven't heard of a case where someone successfully flashed other model modem, as we could with previous generations.
For the past few years, we Canadians get same phone as tmobile (thank God it's no longer att due to bootloader), actually identical (in number of cases there are markings of tmobile inside our phones), except for that modem that is either tmobile or Canadian, which is why our firmwares and kernels are usually built together.
Note that couple of times I tried on this phone, because twrp allows modem backup, I tried to restore my own modem backup for testing, and would lose reception and would have to reflash with Odin to get it back. Maybe my backup was corrupted, so if there is differing experience to this, apologies. I just didn't dare try and mess with it anymore.
Note 5 ?
Idan73 said:
reports about new bootloader that would start accepting only signed modems from the phone's original region
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Hmm.. unknown to many people, the radio (modem) in many phones actually boots before the boot (kernel) partition. (I can't remember WHY that is, but I do remember it...)
My impression was that the bootloader was blocking ODIN from flashing an improper modem, which was why I was using flashfire. However, it would make sense that the bootloader would also block the radio/modem from starting up if there was a mismatch. I'd guess, in this case, it's more of a regulatory and/or safety issue (to prevent a malicious or corrupted modem.bin from controlling the radio/modem)
That doesn't mean that Samsung isn't ALSO doing it to block people like me...
So, the next question becomes: can the bootloader be changed to allow a different model modem to boot? Changing the bootloader would likely require re-partitioning the device, though... And if you put a bootloader in that has blocks (such as AT&T or Verizon), then you might end up unable to even boot the phone.
Why does all of this even matter to me? Well, it's really a very minor concern: When I had the 'A' model, I'd get an IPv6 address on the note 5 while on LTE. When I had the "C" model, I'd also get an IPv6 address on LTE. However, for some reason I don't get an IPv6 address on the 'I' model while on AT&T LTE. (Yes, the kernel is supporting it, and yes the proper APN is configured and has IPv6 enabled... in fact, it's identical to what I had on the 'C' device.)
Here is the stock firmware for the 10/03/16 Update to the SM-G935A (At&t Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge) G935AUCS4API2 (BL4)
WARNING BEWARE
This will flash BL4 (Bootloader Version 4) which means you can not downgrade firmware or flash 935U, you can however still obtain root by following this guide!
I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing any of these files or your own actions.
Requirements to take you back to stock firmware
Samsung Drivers
Odin 3.12.3
BL
AP
CP
CSC
Instructions:
1. Download all files and install Samsung Drivers
2. Open Odin and place BL, AP, CP, and CSC files in Odin into their respective places
3. Click Start and wait until you see Pass!
Your phone will reboot and you will be back to stock.
If this helped you, please remember to hit the 'Thanks' button and consider donating to me. Thanks!
will it effect KNOX ?
After flash it will i still able to use Samaung pay ?
mod777 said:
Here is the stock firmware for the 10/03/16 Update to the SM-G935A (At&t Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge) G935AUCS4API2 (BL4)
WARNING BEWARE
This will flash BL4 which means you can not downgrade firmware or flash 935U, you can however still obtain root by following this guide!
I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing any of these files or your own actions.
Requirements to take you back to stock firmware
Samsung Drivers
Odin 3.12.3
BL
AP
CP
CSC
Instructions:
1. Download all files and install Samsung Drivers
2. Open Odin and place BL, AP, CP, and CSC files in Odin into their respective places
3. Click Start and wait until you see Pass!
Your phone will reboot and you will be back to stock.
If this helped you, please remember to hit the 'Thanks' button and consider donating to me. Thanks!
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ansh5671 said:
After flash it will i still able to use Samaung pay ?
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Will not trip Knox and yes Samsung Pay works
september secirity patch correct?
marcusva79 said:
september secirity patch correct?
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correct
Thanks for the upload. Almost thought this was the October patch. Have a great Tuesday. Cheers ?
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Hows the battery life on this latest update?
My first day on it today. Disabled all bloat I'll post a picture later today SMK.
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How do i flash these .tar.rar files in ODIN?
When I download the four files, they are in a .tar.rar format. My ODIN is not recognizing this format. I have sen other uploads of other firmwares in a .md5 format and my ODIN will recognize it. Could someone please help?
Thanks!!
mod777 said:
Here is the stock firmware for the 10/03/16 Update to the SM-G935A (At&t Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge) G935AUCS4API2 (BL4)
WARNING BEWARE
This will flash BL4 (Bootloader Version 4) which means you can not downgrade firmware or flash 935U, you can however still obtain root by following this guide!
I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing any of these files or your own actions.
Requirements to take you back to stock firmware
Samsung Drivers
Odin 3.12.3
BL
AP
CP
CSC
Instructions:
1. Download all files and install Samsung Drivers
2. Open Odin and place BL, AP, CP, and CSC files in Odin into their respective places
3. Click Start and wait until you see Pass!
Your phone will reboot and you will be back to stock.
If this helped you, please remember to hit the 'Thanks' button and consider donating to me. Thanks!
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Michael6SK said:
When I download the four files, they are in a .tar.rar format. My ODIN is not recognizing this format. I have sen other uploads of other firmwares in a .md5 format and my ODIN will recognize it. Could someone please help?
Thanks!!
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Um, thats because you need to unzip them using WinRar...
The tar.md5 files are inside the individual zip files.
thanks!
smknutson said:
Um, thats because you need to unzip them using WinRar...
The tar.md5 files are inside the individual zip files.
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So It is compatible with the G935T, my next question is if Flashing different carrier firmware effects the LTE bands you can access. does the SoC support all bands based on the ROM or is it a hardware change that effects them?
Thank you... these files just saved me from a brick...No idea what happened but I was stuck at the Samsung AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge screen and factory reset would not work
Any success with just flashing the CSC with the U firmware? I was able to get volte with a corrected xml file but curious if I can mix and match and get more of the atnt features.
worked flawlessly heading back to stock.
i was rooted with the 935U PG9 code - dont have to do anything special. follow steps in ODIN (i also hit the repartition checkbox) and you're back to stock.
if you want to remove the unlock icon on the start up screen, complete odin, let it boot up to welcome screen, then factory reset and it's back to like you bought it.
PLEASE HELP!!!!
I have been stuck at one of the early firmwares beause of a broken ota to my phone. I had just flashed this and i love it. The only problem is that the moment my phone booted up, i was greeted with a message saying, [ATTENTION The Fingerprint sensor is not responding. Try Again Later] Ive googled so much and none of the "fixes" workes. Before you ask, yes i have flashed stock, yes i factory reset, multiple times for both. Please help i want to use my fingerprint sensor again!!!!:crying:
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I tried flashing the "U" variant back to a Tmobile G935T Rev 4 PI3 S7 Edge and it errors out halfway through the AP part. All other 3 files will flash though. Why can't I flash it back to the "U" firmware after the Att and Tmobile variants are on Rev 4? The G935U and G930U are both on Rev 4 now too. I'm curious why it won't let me flash that variant anymore. It's not a big deal but personally I think the "U" firmware runs the best out of all of them. If I get a Sprint S7 or S7 Edge I always unlock first then flash to the "U" firmware never to think about taking it back to Sprint firmware. Lol
Plus Sprint is the only one still on Rev 2 Bootloader. So can anyone tell me why the G935A or G935T won't flash back to G935U even though they are both on the same Rev 4?
dave357 said:
Okay question?
I tried flashing the "U" variant back to a Tmobile G935T Rev 4 PI3 S7 Edge and it errors out halfway through the AP part. All other 3 files will flash though. Why can't I flash it back to the "U" firmware after the Att and Tmobile variants are on Rev 4? The G935U and G930U are both on Rev 4 now too. I'm curious why it won't let me flash that variant anymore. It's not a big deal but personally I think the "U" firmware runs the best out of all of them. If I get a Sprint S7 or S7 Edge I always unlock first then flash to the "U" firmware never to think about taking it back to Sprint firmware. Lol
Plus Sprint is the only one still on Rev 2 Bootloader. So can anyone tell me why the G935A or G935T won't flash back to G935U even though they are both on the same Rev 4?
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They will. I've gone back from v4 At&t to v4 U. Something in your setup (phone, cable, pc, files, Odin version) is stopping you.
It's something in the AP checking while flashing it. Try going from G935U Rev 4 back to G935A and watch it error out. Lol
Can someone please help me? I have a g930a and need the PI2 files asap!
Hi, My phone has outdated Android 6.0.1 baseband.
I downloaded the new file "N920W8VLU4BPJ1_N920W8OYA4BPJ1_N920W8VLU4BPJ1_HOME .tar" and extracted out the modem.bin
But I am not sure if it is possible to simply drop this file on the phone and restore that file from TWRP (I think that is wrong)
or how to flash this file by itself inside of ODIN so I do not change everything else on my phone.
It was already running MM before I rooted & flashed TWRP & custom roms.
I'm getting terrible battery life and issues with WiFi shutting on and turning on when the screen comes back on (even though no software/settings are set for that)
I have some prior Samsung experience, but I'm not sure how to, or if its even possible to simply flash this updated modem.bin without doing the whole samsung firmware and then starting root/TWRP/custom rom again from scratch basically.
Thanks in advance!!
I'm reposting this from another thread in hopes to get quicker response.
I will edit both posts if a solution is provided to assist in others finding that info.
SOLheel said:
Hi, My phone has outdated Android 6.0.1 baseband.
I downloaded the new file "N920W8VLU4BPJ1_N920W8OYA4BPJ1_N920W8VLU4BPJ1_HOME .tar" and extracted out the modem.bin
But I am not sure if it is possible to simply drop this file on the phone and restore that file from TWRP (I think that is wrong)
or how to flash this file by itself inside of ODIN so I do not change everything else on my phone.
It was already running MM before I rooted & flashed TWRP & custom roms.
I'm getting terrible battery life and issues with WiFi shutting on and turning on when the screen comes back on (even though no software/settings are set for that)
I have some prior Samsung experience, but I'm not sure how to, or if its even possible to simply flash this updated modem.bin without doing the whole samsung firmware and then starting root/TWRP/custom rom again from scratch basically.
Thanks in advance!!
I'm reposting this from another thread in hopes to get quicker response.
I will edit both posts if a solution is provided to assist in others finding that info.
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do so at your own risk. If you extracted the individual components of the firmware, you can use 7-zip to save as .tar file which is ODIN flashable. I do this to flash boot and sboot files in ODIN to enable ADB for FRP removals. Do so at your own risk however, I do not take responsibility for you messing up your phone if you don't know what you're doing.
Personally I think you'd be better off flashing stock firmware and going from there. Rooting and TWRP take literally seconds to accomplish. Plus this route is safer than what you're doing...
Since I found them particularly difficult to obtain and use successfully with my S5, I've put together a few PITs and the right firmware for the Galaxy S5 G901F LTE/4G Plus model.
I know it's a fairly old model now, but I just thought I'd help some people out considering most websites offering these files are very slow, or no longer support it.
Note: I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong with your device. Be careful and make sure that you follow trusted tutorials or guides on how to flash your phone.
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Google Drive: (FIRMWARE)
Download
Google Drive: (PIT FILES. MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING)
Download
- Please tell me if I've done anything wrong with the packaging of the files. I'm new, but I thought I should provide easy access to some last-resort options in case people were in trouble.
These files can be particularly useful when you've got your phone into a state of not booting up at all, and only allowing you to boot into Download Mode.
You can flash both of these with ODIN, however the latest version never seemed to work for me, so I suggest first trying the new version here, then the older 3.09:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539
Let me know if I got anything wrong. Thanks.
Thank you so much !!!
Thanks alot for the PIT file!
Hello. How to use pit file? Thanks
XDA XILFY said:
Since I found them particularly difficult to obtain and use successfully with my S5, I've put together a few PITs and the right firmware for the Galaxy S5 G901F LTE/4G Plus model.
I know it's a fairly old model now, but I just thought I'd help some people out considering most websites offering these files are very slow, or no longer support it.
Note: I'm not responsible for anything that goes wrong with your device. Be careful and make sure that you follow trusted tutorials or guides on how to flash your phone.
:good:
Google Drive: (FIRMWARE)
Download
Google Drive: (PIT FILES. MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING)
Download
- Please tell me if I've done anything wrong with the packaging of the files. I'm new, but I thought I should provide easy access to some last-resort options in case people were in trouble.
These files can be particularly useful when you've got your phone into a state of not booting up at all, and only allowing you to boot into Download Mode.
You can flash both of these with ODIN, however the latest version never seemed to work for me, so I suggest first trying the new version here, then the older 3.09:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539
Let me know if I got anything wrong. Thanks.
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Hi, i'm new here and to flashing roms etc. so.... Sorry for my noob behaviour but are those links you provided here (firmware + pit file/s ) still available anywhere. I've searched endlessly (it seems) to find firmware for...
Samsung S5 plus (SM-G901F) ... (( EE UK-- i think)) ... Successfully flash several roms but the phone remains stuck in boot loop after Odin 'Pass' on almost every rom ive tried.. . T
The only thing that works is Odin mode so far . After every odin flash same thing... boot loop and cant get into recovery to factory reset.... Any advice or tips so very much appreciated . Thanks.
alcatron
Any chance to share those files again please?
I have an old S5 Plus (SM-G901F) which doesn’t boot.
I have a Korean Note5 (920L) can I download the stock Korean rom and swap out files with a rom from a different variant (920i) to make my phone like the local model if so what files would I need to swap. I see if I use 7Zip I can see the files inside my rom and they are.
boot.img
cache.img
cm.bin
hidden.img
modem.bin
recovery.img
sboot.bin
system.img
Thanks for any help
What exactly are you trying to use from that firmware? Are there certain features you want or are you just trying to get VOLTE on a different network?
really its just that I would like to use the stock rom. mine has already been modded in some way when I got the phone I would look at installing the stock Korean rom but hear there is lots of bloat that cant be disabled and that the Korean roms may not let you use 4g in different countries
You won't be able to flash any of the stock images from another model to your model. You would have to do some research, but I haven't heard of anyone having success flashing images like that. Is your note 5 a carrier sold phone or unlocked and are you living in a different country from where it was sold?
yes I have the Korean phone and live in new Zealand so would have been nice to have it run new Zealand firmware
All you need to do is flash a csc editor zip in recovery. Is TWRP installed on your phone?
no not installed will look into it... thanks