Has anyone been successful in flashing the G900A firmware over the G900V phone? I read of someone going the opposite direction...
I'm very experienced with ODIN and flashing... any insight is welcome. I searched but didn't see many posts related to this...
Shanghai.Knight said:
Has anyone been successful in flashing the G900A firmware over the G900V phone? I read of someone going the opposite direction...
I'm very experienced with ODIN and flashing... any insight is welcome. I searched but didn't see many posts related to this...
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What do you mean by "firmware"?
If it's the system partition then it's not a big problem.
If it's the kernel then the phone won't boot if you only don't have an unlocked bootloader.
But if it's bootloader and modem then you most likely won't be able to flash it or kill the phone.
Thanks,
I want to ODIN the official ATT S5 ROM over the Verison version... So... does that mean it's not possible?
Shanghai.Knight said:
Thanks,
I want to ODIN the official ATT S5 ROM over the Verison version... So... does that mean it's not possible?
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I think, "A" ROM (system partition) on "V" hardware, bootloader, modem and kernel is possible.
I have a "V" sample here and can even try it if you're interested . But a little later.
But complete "A" Odin tar firmware on "V" hardware is definitely not possible.
bbsc said:
I think, "A" ROM (system partition) on "V" hardware, bootloader, modem and kernel is possible.
I have a "V" sample here and can even try it if you're interested . But a little later.
But complete "A" Odin tar firmware on "V" hardware is definitely not possible.
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Great clarification, thanks. If one were to flash the system partition, could future OTA updates could potentially brick the phone? Or would those updates simply fail?
A test would be great. Trying to get my kid's two V phones straight onto the ATT network... There are some dialing difficulties as they currently stand...
Shanghai.Knight said:
could future OTA updates could potentially brick the phone? Or would those updates simply fail?
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The updater usually does not find anything to update (I use here several "V"s and "T"s with "F" firmware). You can disable it to be sure, of course.
A test would be great. Trying to get my kid's two V phones straight onto the ATT network... There are some dialing difficulties as they currently stand...
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Don't you want to try this nice "F" unbranded firmware for your "V" phones? It should work excellent in GSM ntework.
BTW, LTE will be problematic with any firmware because "V" supports only 1 of 4 AT&T LTE bands.
hey i have a g900a stock android 6.0.1 and i need the modem of the g900m i can install it??
pedrop1277 said:
hey i have a g900a stock android 6.0.1 and i need the modem of the g900m i can install it??
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No, you'll brick the device
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I read that the Cricket Galaxy S5 (G900AZ) is a rebranded AT&T S5 (G900A). Has anyone tried ODIN flashing the stock AT&T rom on the Cricket model?
For instance, i have read people flashing the Tmobile S5 stock rom on the MetroPCS version and it works fine even though the model numbers are slightly different. It changes the phone into the Tmobile version.
spydc said:
I read that the Cricket Galaxy S5 (G900AZ) is a rebranded AT&T S5 (G900A). Has anyone tried ODIN flashing the stock AT&T rom on the Cricket model?
For instance, i have read people flashing the Tmobile S5 stock rom on the MetroPCS version and it works fine even though the model numbers are slightly different. It changes the phone into the Tmobile version.
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Did you ever get an answer to this?
NO, but....
The Cricket S5 is indeed a rebranded AT&T model. I have both of those models including a LA G900M (TTT.) Major difference is nowhere near as much bloatware, and most importantly an unlocked bootloader. The only advantage would be upgrading to MM if you want stock, since the January update still has it on LP. You're better off trying a LA stock ROM though (I say this because they use the same custom recovery) But cutom ROM's can take you there as far as 7.1 Nougat right now.
I just recently rooted my Cricket model with CF Auto-root (klteaio), flashed the latest TWRP (klte) recovery and installed Xposed Framework (by dkcldark... wanam custom won't work.) Had a little of lag first couple of days, but I guess that's to be expected. Hope this helps in some way.
gello924 said:
The Cricket S5 is indeed a rebranded AT&T model. I have both of those models including a LA G900M (TTT.) Major difference is nowhere near as much bloatware, and most importantly an unlocked bootloader. The only advantage would be upgrading to MM if you want stock, since the January update still has it on LP. You're better off trying a LA stock ROM though (I say this because they use the same custom recovery) But cutom ROM's can take you there as far as 7.1 Nougat right now.
I just recently rooted my Cricket model with CF Auto-root (klteaio), flashed the latest TWRP (klte) recovery and installed Xposed Framework (by dkcldark... wanam custom won't work.) Had a little of lag first couple of days, but I guess that's to be expected. Hope this helps in some way.
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Wait, it has an unlocked bootloader on the rebranded G900A?
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Wait, it has an unlocked bootloader on the rebranded G900A?
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This gives me an idea.... What if we use flashfire to flash G900AZ firmware on the G900A (including the UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
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AptLogic said:
This gives me an idea.... What if we use flashfire to flash G900AZ firmware on the G900A (including the UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
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You could always try it. I don't know exactly how well it will work.
You would have to be rooted FIRST on the G900A in order for FlashFire to work. If i remember correctly anything already on LP can't be rooted or downgraded back to KK.
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Y'know what would be really nice???: Seeing that android updates are only good for 2yrs on a particular model after its initial released, and the given the fact that most carries plans are only 2yrs; wouldn't it be nice if (for sake of argument in THIS thread) AT&T would release a firmware for their phones, that would unlock the bootloader and possibly SIM unlock the phone as well. I mean after 2yrs the device is paid for and quite frankly no longer belongs to them. I hate the idea of being forced to either get a new device once my plan has expired or use MY phone with the carrier its branded under. Of course it probably has everything to with them making their money from those of us who can't do without having a new device every year.
So I can pull a copy of the G900AZ engineering firmware I found, but I doubt we'll be able to flash it. What is was thinking is that we use beaups CID changer to make our device into one similar to the cricket wireless one. Since it is essentially a dev edition of our phone.
You cant just flash a unlocked bootloader to a locked bootloader phone. A specific explout must be developed to defeat the bootloader. Simply shashing over it will never work.
The G900AZ is just a rebranded version of the G900A though. I don't think there are any glaring differences like there would be from G900T to G900A. If the aboot does flash then it would be a simple unlock.
@NavSad @AptLogic
If you wanna try this, here's a link to their firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900AZ/
You'd most likely need to extract the correct files and be on the correct versions before flashing these.
Apparently, something similar happened with the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, where the MetroPCS firmware was flashed on the T-mobile firmware.
Vesnyx said:
The G900AZ is just a rebranded version of the G900A though. I don't think there are any glaring differences like there would be from G900T to G900A. If the aboot does flash then it would be a simple unlock.
@NavSad @AptLogic
If you wanna try this, here's a link to their firmwares:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900AZ/
You'd most likely need to extract the correct files and be on the correct versions before flashing these.
Apparently, something similar happened with the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, where the MetroPCS firmware was flashed on the T-mobile firmware.
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I tried ODINing the G900AZTUU3BOG3 firmware, and it immediately returned a SECURE CHECK FAIL: aboot
I'll try using FlashFireon it tomorrow during my batch of tests.
AptLogic said:
I tried ODINing the G900AZTUU3BOG3 firmware, and it immediately returned a SECURE CHECK FAIL: aboot
I'll try using FlashFireon it tomorrow during my batch of tests.
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Just so I can get an idea of what everyone's fuse values are, do you mind telling me what you see after RP SWREV in Download Mode.
NavSad said:
Just so I can get an idea of what everyone's fuse values are, do you mind telling me what you see after RP SWREV in Download Mode.
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Mine are S1, T1, R1, A2, P1. I'm on Lollipop 5.0 with with ability to downgrade to NCE.
Also @AptLogic, maybe try through stock recovery, just as a precautionary measure.
P l e a s e do not try this
So I tried using FlashFire to flash the G900AZ firmware and I HARD BRICKED MY PHONE.
If anyone wants to give me advice on how to unbrick it PLEASE DO because I have to put all my development on hold indefinitely until I can unbrick it or buy a new one (which isn't likely because I don't have the cash for that right now).
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So I tried using FlashFire to flash the G900AZ firmware and I HARD BRICKED MY PHONE.
If anyone wants to give me advice on how to unbrick it PLEASE DO because I have to put all my development on hold indefinitely until I can unbrick it or buy a new one (which isn't likely because I don't have the cash for that right now).
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Try using a debrick image.
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Try using a debrick image.
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I can't get the phone to boot, not even into Download Mode
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I can't get the phone to boot, not even into Download Mode
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Does it show up as qualcomm qhusb hulk when connected to your pc in device manager?
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Does it show up as qualcomm qhusb hulk when connected to your pc in device manager?
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I took the battery out of the phone and hooked it up to my computer and its showing up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM14)" in device manager
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I took the battery out of the phone and hooked it up to my computer and its showing up as "RELINK HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM14)" in device manager
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I would try this method:
Grab a sdcard
Grab a debrick image here:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767140194
Then put the sdcard in your computer and use Win32 DiskImager to write to the sdcard. After that, put the sdcard in your phone and boot into Download Mode.
If your phone isn't fixable using this method you'd have to try JTAG.
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I would try this method:
Grab a sdcard
Grab a debrick image here:UPLOADING
Then put the sdcard in your computer and use Win32 DiskImager to write to the sdcard. After that, put the sdcard in your phone and boot into Download Mode.
If your phone isn't fixable using this method you'd have to try JTAG.
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Is the debrick image just the first 200MB of the phone's data?
I've read around the forums that the G900F firmware can be flashed onto a G900A handset without issues. I think I may have even done it myself after I bricked once. (Don't remember because I was freaking the f out downloading everything haha). So I guess the question is: is it possible to flash the G900F lollipop firmware onto ours through odin?
It's been a while guys...
Twiisted said:
I've read around the forums that the G900F firmware can be flashed onto a G900A handset without issues. I think I may have even done it myself after I bricked once. (Don't remember because I was freaking the f out downloading everything haha). So I guess the question is: is it possible to flash the G900F lollipop firmware onto ours through odin?
It's been a while guys...
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Nope not possible at all locked bootloader prevents it
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?
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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.
If anyone has the t817w combo files, would appreciate a link. Looking to unlock bl on VZ t817. This could work on att t817 possibly too.
suzook said:
If anyone has the t817w combo files, would appreciate a link. Looking to unlock bl on VZ t817. This could work on att t817 possibly too.
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Combo files?
Combo files are only available in the android version the device was released with, that being lollipop for this device.
So unless you are prepared to run lollipop then not much use.
I take it your attempting to root with KingRoot using the eng boot?
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Combo files?
Combo files are only available in the android version the device was released with, that being lollipop for this device.
So unless you are prepared to run lollipop then not much use.
I take it your attempting to root with KingRoot using the eng boot?
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Trying to do what is being done with the T818
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Trying to do what is being done with the T818
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You mean flash the unlocked bootloader? Those were just regular stock firmware files for the T818w not combination files.
You just need the stock firmware for the T817w.
I recently made an insurance claim for my phone and had to send my unlocked firmware note 8 back. Problem I'm having now is, I cant get the new one on an unlocked firmware. I keep getting errors in all the Odins I have. I dont know much about the v4 bootloader or when it was locked. I was able to gi back to Nougat on my old phone and then upgrade back oreo. That was in August though. Any help would be appreciated. I cant stand this ATT ****!
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I recently made an insurance claim for my phone and had to send my unlocked firmware note 8 back. Problem I'm having now is, I cant get the new one on an unlocked firmware. I keep getting errors in all the Odins I have. I dont know much about the v4 bootloader or when it was locked. I was able to gi back to Nougat on my old phone and then upgrade back oreo. That was in August though. Any help would be appreciated. I cant stand this ATT ****!
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You can only flash the same bootloader v4 firmwares or higher from now on. No downgrading possible to bootloader v3 or below!
Can't even go back to Nougat (that was on bootloader v3 and below)!
If you are just need the unbranded firmwares look for the ones with the bootloader v4.
Eg N950U(U1)SQS"4"CRH1. The 4 in "" is your bootloader version.
If you want to root or go back to nougat then you'll need to talk to ATT for another phone that's on bootloader v3 or below.
BluePhnx said:
You can only flash the same bootloader v4 firmwares or higher from now on. No downgrading possible to bootloader v3 or below!
Can't even go back to Nougat (that was on bootloader v3 and below)!
If you are just need the unbranded firmwares look for the ones with the bootloader v4.
Eg N950U(U1)SQS"4"CRH1. The 4 in "" is your bootloader version.
If you want to root or go back to nougat then you'll need to talk to ATT for another phone that's on bootloader v3 or below.
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Could you possibly link me the the firmware I do need? I would really appreciate as I'm stuck on this current firmware. I've looked and looked. I'm just unable to find the right firmware. I suppose it's possible I'm not getting the right one. Idk.
cameronw2023 said:
Could you possibly link me the the firmware I do need? I would really appreciate as I'm stuck on this current firmware. I've looked and looked. I'm just unable to find the right firmware. I suppose it's possible I'm not getting the right one. Idk.
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The easiest is to use SamFirm to download the firmware. Then use modified ODIN 3.13.1 to flash it.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
The easiest is to use SamFirm to download the firmware. Then use modified ODIN 3.13.1 to flash it.
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I figured all out! I managed fo flash the latest unlocked without any issues.