Story: I rooted my stock S4A a while back, decided I didn't like it and wanted to update to 4.4 anyway, so flashed I537UCUAMF1 (4.2.2) (stupidly not realizing that I couldn't do OTA updates once I did that).
Now trying to update to 4.3 and got the "system software not authorized" message when I flashed I537UCUBML2.
What do I do?
1979jb1979 said:
Story: I rooted my stock S4A a while back, decided I didn't like it and wanted to update to 4.4 anyway, so flashed I537UCUAMF1 (4.2.2) (stupidly not realizing that I couldn't do OTA updates once I did that).
Now trying to update to 4.3 and got the "system software not authorized" message when I flashed I537UCUBML2.
What do I do?
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you flashing via odin using the correct tar files?
xAjCx said:
you flashing via odin using the correct tar files?
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Yep, using Odin and the links on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093&nocache=1
Tried Mirror 1 first, gave me that message. Now I'm trying Mirror 3, going to see what happens...
1979jb1979 said:
Yep, using Odin and the links on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093&nocache=1
Tried Mirror 1 first, gave me that message. Now I'm trying Mirror 3, going to see what happens...
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No luck, still gives me the message. Tried both Mirror 1 and Mirror 3 with different MD5's...
1979jb1979 said:
No luck, still gives me the message. Tried both Mirror 1 and Mirror 3 with different MD5's...
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Are you sure you don't have a corrupted download? The MD5 of the file you download should match the MD5 for that file in the thread.
PS Questions should be posted in the Q&A section.
1979jb1979 said:
No luck, still gives me the message. Tried both Mirror 1 and Mirror 3 with different MD5's...
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I think you're getting a bad dl as well cause mirror #3 is my DL and all you do is just extract the files from the zip folder and flash them.
The MD5 that you are getting wrong is probably because you are checking MD5 of the .7z file instead of each individual .tar file
If you are having trouble with the .7z file then here's a link to DL each .tar file directly (contains BL/AP/CSC/CP for ML2)
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=13994
Hey guys, I have search high and wide for stock recovery image for version 4.20.651.4. If anyone has this available to download, please hook it up. Thanks
I second this request.
It can be pulled from the Full Firmware.
BD619 said:
It can be pulled from the Full Firmware.
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Thanks, you're right, just hadn't found the proper version of the firmware!
MasterOdO said:
Hey guys, I have search high and wide for stock recovery image for version 4.20.651.4. If anyone has this available to download, please hook it up. Thanks
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Can be extracted from the .zip file using the following link and flashed via fastboot: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934528520 (link courtesy of OMJ's thread.)
c0mp13371331337 said:
Thanks, you're right, just hadn't found the proper version of the firmware!
Can be extracted from the .zip file using the following link and flashed via fastboot: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934528520 (link courtesy of OMJ's thread.)
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Like I said, I search everywhere. That recovery is 4.20.654.10. I need 4.20.651.4. That recovery is for harman. I need the non harman. Ive searched all the threads. Many 404 links or not updated. I even googled the version to see if I could get an archived file. Nothing.
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Like I said, I search everywhere. That recovery is 4.20.654.10. I need 4.20.651.4. That recovery is for harman. I need the non harman. Ive searched all the threads. Many 404 links or not updated. I even googled the version to see if I could get an archived file. Nothing.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
BD619 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173
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How would I extract the image? Its not a proper zip file. All I need is the recovery image and nothing else. Please help point me into the right directions. Thanks soo much in advanced!
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How would I extract the image? Its not a proper zip file. All I need is the recovery image and nothing else. Please help point me into the right directions. Thanks soo much in advanced!
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I just updated my m8 from 4.20 to 4.25, and I flashed the 4.20.651.10 full firmware from here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934527799
Just download that, unzip, and your recovery.img should be in there
Hello
I'm happy receiving 5.1 update OTA today. However, now I'm stuck at update. It insist my phone "/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml" has unexpected contents. could anyone kindly drop me the stock file in this path? or tell me where I can get the file?
Thanks:crying:
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Solution
If some of your file are modified, you can use fastboot to only flash system.img
the files you can find from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347
and you MUST use the motolora special fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138092
this process will not lose user data. then you have a stock rom.
fireinice said:
Hello
I'm happy receiving 5.1 update OTA today. However, now I'm stuck at update. It insist my phone "/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml" has unexpected contents. could anyone kindly drop me the stock file in this path? or tell me where I can get the file?
Thanks:crying:
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please help, I try to search in the google/forum with no luck, the code in the github is too much diff from the one in my phone. And I don't know how to open the system.img in the 4.4.4 zip.
fireinice said:
Hello
I'm happy receiving 5.1 update OTA today. However, now I'm stuck at update. It insist my phone "/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml" has unexpected contents. could anyone kindly drop me the stock file in this path? or tell me where I can get the file?
Thanks:crying:
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try this,
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=25&page=1
hugh a said:
try this,
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thanks for the reply
I've downloaded the 4.4.4 zip, but after unzip it. only some img files. I believe the file should be in system.img file, but I could not find a way to deal with it . I tried simg2img and mount directly with no luck.
any suggestions? or somebody kindly just drop me the file. the md5 should be "fb760bb3816864cf1a6cc685b637dfcef76d2458"
fireinice said:
thanks for the reply
I've downloaded the 4.4.4 zip, but after unzip it. only some img files. I believe the file should be in system.img file, but I could not find a way to deal with it . I tried simg2img and mount directly with no luck.
any suggestions? or somebody kindly just drop me the file. the md5 should be "fb760bb3816864cf1a6cc685b637dfcef76d2458"
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try posting your question here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa,
just hit the thanks button
the img
fireinice said:
thanks for the reply
I've downloaded the 4.4.4 zip, but after unzip it. only some img files. I believe the file should be in system.img file, but I could not find a way to deal with it . I tried simg2img and mount directly with no luck.
any suggestions? or somebody kindly just drop me the file. the md5 should be "fb760bb3816864cf1a6cc685b637dfcef76d2458"
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Filefactory is dead-slow. Moto took a long time to give me access to the factory roms. I am linking 4.4.4 here for the community's convenience.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1KTBUtop5_HZkxNS2NZdkdQZW8&authuser=0
XT1053_4.4.4_213.44.1 (KXA21.12-L1.29.1_2_cid9_CFC_1FF)
md5 = 22773e5981cb04f6286a12e9488d0db5
sha1 = f8e0d2c0e04c2414f16a44c21ddb0ca18b2122e4
I've followed the instructions on how to pull the OTA files for my S5 Active on AT&T (G870A). I have the file as a .zip and it seems to have the right things for an update in the archive. Size is 929MB.
TL;DR - See reply #7 for download link.
My AndroidFileHost account is not for a developer, so I can't upload yet. I've requested access to upload. I'm currently uploading to Google Drive, but it will about an hour until that is completed. I'll follow up tomorrow, but the end is in sight. I'm running 6.0.1 on my S5 Active and it seems to be doing alright. Definitely less bloatware than the 5.1.1 build.
I will post updates to this thread as I have them.
Edit: same bloatware
My ISP keeps taking me offline about 200MB into the upload to Google Drive. Maybe they think I'm torrenting Mr. Robot S2E9 or something. I'll try dropbox next or wait for AndroidFileHost to give me upload rights.
You can split file using WinRAR.
Right click on your file and select "Add files to archive"
In the opened window, give a new name to your to-be-split file (e.g. G870A_6.rar). Under "Compression Method", select "Store".
Input your desired value inside "Split to volumes, bytes" box, about 100-200Mb
Click OK and you're done.
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You can split file using WinRAR.
Right click on your file and select "Add files to archive"
In the opened window, give a new name to your to-be-split file (e.g. G870A_6.rar). Under "Compression Method", select "Store".
Input your desired value inside "Split to volumes, bytes" box, about 100-200Mb
Click OK and you're done.
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I wouldn't split the files, considering it's a file that needs to be flashed, too many opportunities for corruption.
With that said, I think Dropbox is your best choice. You could also give zippyshare a shot, it's a fairly popular hosting site with straight forward downloads (ie. No misdirection on download buttons, pop-ups, etc).
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Also, thanks a ton for this, I've been waiting and waiting for someone to upload a zip of the Ota for the Active.
I was able to use the desktop Google Drive sync and I believe the file is intact. Uploading via HTTP is not very reliable.
I'm checking the link now before posting it. Should be ready in an hour or so.
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I was able to use the desktop Google Drive sync and I believe the file is intact. Uploading via HTTP is not very reliable.
I'm checking the link now before posting it. Should be ready in an hour or so.
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I'm not sure if it's even possible, or if you'd be willing, but it'd be nice to get a checksum created from your original capture. Then we could download the uploaded capture and checksum to verify it's intact.
Here you go
I downloaded on my Mac and unzipped. The archive seems intact. For your flashing pleasure...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_WFaWws1gYTUnJsNWRET0MyS28
MD5: 8b84b96be42a4b53ef78427b1f9c97fd
I guess I should add an 800x200 signature GIF detailing all the ROMs I run with a request for thanks. Are XDA 'thanks' better than Reddit gold?
IJoxer said:
I'm not sure if it's even possible, or if you'd be willing, but it'd be nice to get a checksum created from your original capture. Then we could download the uploaded capture and checksum to verify it's intact.
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Thank you for the reminder. I edited my previous comment to include the MD5. This was the file off the card, previously named desc.bin, prior to upload.
MD5: 8b84b96be42a4b53ef78427b1f9c97fd
ericcl said:
Thank you for the reminder. I edited my previous comment to include the MD5. This was the file off the card, previously named desc.bin, prior to upload.
MD5: 8b84b96be42a4b53ef78427b1f9c97fd
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Awesome!!!
If there was xda gold, you'd be getting it bud, thanks a lot!!!
Now that I finally have the option, I'm really debating whether I'm ready to lose root or not. Another thing, since I'm on of3, I'm not even certain I can use this to update, as you have to be on pa2, 3, or 6?
I no longer have AT&T, nor have those updates been released as flashable zips, so maybe I don't have an option after all. Lol
IJoxer said:
Now that I finally have the option, I'm really debating whether I'm ready to lose root or not. Another thing, since I'm on of3, I'm not even certain I can use this to update, as you have to be on pa2, 3, or 6?
I no longer have AT&T, nor have those updates been released as flashable zips, so maybe I don't have an option after all. Lol
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I was in the same boat. I had to plug in an AT&T SIM to let it get the update. It was on PB5, so it had to go to PB6 and then PH2. I didn't think to try to recover the PB6 update. Sorry.
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I was in the same boat. I had to plug in an AT&T SIM to let it get the update. It was on PB5, so it had to go to PB6 and then PH2. I didn't think to try to recover the PB6 update. Sorry.
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Well, I no longer have an active AT&T sim card, so I'm likely out of luck, but thanks anyways.
What if I flash PH2 on the OJ3?
is this an ota update from pb1, pb3, or pb6? also I'm still on OJ3, anyone know where I can find a way to update from that.
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What if I flash PH2 on the OJ3?
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wesleyrhenry said:
is this an ota update from pb1, pb3, or pb6? also I'm still on OJ3, anyone know where I can find a way to update from that.
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You guys can try, my guess is it will fail, I'm in the same boat, think we need to be on pb* for it to flash.
Give it a shot and report back, quite a few people are curious, myself included. Worst case, it'll fail and you have to reboot.
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I should add, I would try, but I'm still on of3 and not certain I want to lose root, but you guys already have. If it works, I'll definitely contemplate updating. Good luck!
How would you actually flash this? adb sideload? Put on device and install via recovery? I'm in the same boat and currently stuck on OC5 in Germany without ATT service.
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is this an ota update from pb1, pb3, or pb6? also I'm still on OJ3, anyone know where I can find a way to update from that.
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I was on PB5 originally and it wouldn't update. I took an AT&T SIM out of another phone and let it run through the update path. The first thing it went to was PB6 which was 200MB+. The AT&T site mentions that it has to be one of those three to get the update to PH2. After that, the big download started.
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How would you actually flash this? adb sideload? Put on device and install via recovery? I'm in the same boat and currently stuck on OC5 in Germany without ATT service.
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As mentioned, it may not work, but to try, rename it to update.zip and flash via stock recovery.
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As mentioned, it may not work, but to try, rename it to update.zip and flash via stock recovery.
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I tried that already, filename doesn't really matter. I looked into the files itself and this update is mostly patches from a previous version so unless you're on one of the approved previous versions this probably won't work unfortunately.
Does anyone have any pointers towards the other OTA updates? If I knew I could just order an AT&T Sim card and proceed through them I would extract every single one of them myself and post them here. Unfortunately I don't even know if an AT&T card will do anything useful here in Germany.
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I tried that already, filename doesn't really matter. I looked into the files itself and this update is mostly patches from a previous version so unless you're on one of the approved previous versions this probably won't work unfortunately.
Does anyone have any pointers towards the other OTA updates? If I knew I could just order an AT&T Sim card and proceed through them I would extract every single one of them myself and post them here. Unfortunately I don't even know if an AT&T card will do anything useful here in Germany.
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I have scoured every corner of the internet looking for those files, to no avail. And unfortunately, you are correct, I don't believe that it would do any good in Germany.
I'm glad I at least have root, for those stuck on oj3, I'd be pretty upset. Anybody able to get us a required pb* Ota capture, please do, you'd be a hero!
I'm looking to find the official update zip (flash able through stock recovery) for that particular build.
Does anyone happen to have it, or know of a link to it? I've looked around and all the OTA zips I've found are too old.
Please around and thanks.
Delgoth said:
I'm looking to find the official update zip (flash able through stock recovery) for that particular build.
Does anyone happen to have it, or know of a link to it? I've looked around and all the OTA zips I've found are too old.
Please around and thanks.
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Well, better late than never. I am sure you found it by now. However, a quick search on duckduckgo.com with the terms "verizon stock firmware +s6 +edge" results in many possible sources. Feel free to add the build number you are looking for. Here is a site I trust (also happens to be the second search result next to xda-developers.com ).
http://www.galaxys6edgeupdate.com/galaxy-s6-edge-stock-firmware/
Scroll down almost halfway down the page (passing T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T) and there you have it.
Good to know. Thanks.
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Good to know. Thanks.
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Thanks to the thread below, I was able to snoop around and found another source for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...25vvrs4dqd1-odin-nougat-7-0-firmware-t3597591
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=312978532265361703
Yeah I might just need those Nougat fw files. I store a lot of stuff offline.
I know, double post, but my problem now is that I uploaded the ODIN PI2 package originally WITHOUT the HOME_CSC file. The original package came with both Home and Carrier CSC files. To complete the work, we need the HOME_CSC file for PI2, to upgrade from PH1.
And back in the day a few of my files from GDrive for the G925V got deleted because of others. A couple files I can't get back now because that was my last backup.