Peace All...
I am currently on Minotauras ROM (MM) and would like to update my Note 5 920G to the latest Nougat firmware---so I can download a Nougat custom ROM (i know one is not dependent on the other, but I was always taught that if the base changes, its best to update the firmware to avoid any potential problems). However, I'm unclear as to what steps should be taken to update the firmware--I'm relatively new to SamSung devices. I know Odin is the update utility, but unclear whether I should first flash a "stock" Marshmallow Recovery and stock ROM--then take OTA...or can I just flash the Nougat firmware and then flash TWRP? What happens to my data & apps? Will all settings be erased?
Please advise.....
ZEDEK said:
Peace All...
I am currently on Minotauras ROM (MM) and would like to update my Note 5 920G to the latest Nougat firmware---so I can download a Nougat custom ROM (i know one is not dependent on the other, but I was always taught that if the base changes, its best to update the firmware to avoid any potential problems). However, I'm unclear as to what steps should be taken to update the firmware--I'm relatively new to SamSung devices. I know Odin is the update utility, but unclear whether I should first flash a "stock" Marshmallow Recovery and stock ROM--then take OTA...or can I just flash the Nougat firmware and then flash TWRP? What happens to my data & apps? Will all settings be erased?
Please advise.....
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1)You are on stock Marshmallow 6.0.1 right as i guess so? Then you have MM bootloader(But if you are on 5.0.1 lollipop bootloader then you need atleast upgrade you bootloader to 6.0.1, you can find MM bootloaders at Samsung galaxy note 5 android development thread anywhere mostly at Dr.ketan Rom N8 S8+ port/You can also find Nougat bootloaders there only)
2)Don't worry then if you want to upgrade to any custom nougat rom then you can simply download prefer one and install through TWRP as you installed Minotorus Rom(Assuming You are on Marshmallow Bootloader and Oem unlocking/Usb debugging options are enabled from Developers option)
3)Or if you want to update your stock firmware to official Nougat for updated model and bootloader after that want to try Custom nougat rom, then you can download official Stock 7.0 firmware for your device N920G and specific country if available from websites like sammobile.com or samsungupdates.com etc (I am unknown about your country afaik samsung released 7.0 for N920G for some specific countries atm, like for asian countries not for latin american countries)
4)Further Odin flashing guides you can find also here within forum only, if you have any query related to odin flashing you can ask me i will provide you Odin flashing guide also(Kindly don't forget to enable Oem unlocking and Usb debugging option from developers option before flashing anything using Odin or you may brick your device)
5)You can also flash official stock 6.0.1 and update through OTA to 7.0 but above mentioned method is easy to directly update to nougat(Only if official Stock 7.0 nougat firmware available for your device model no and country)
6)While updating to stock firmware using odin, all your user data stored on internal storage will be lost(If you directly flash custom nougat rom on minotorus rom then user data stored on internal storage will be there) so i will suggest you take backup of your current data
Peace!!
First off--THANK YOU DroidHackeR for your response. I was out of town so I coulnt respond sooner. But Yes...I'm on MM 6.01 and I would prefer to upgrade to the offical 7.0 firmware. My model number is 920G, which I think is an International model.I am in the Unite States and using Tmobile's bands. I looked on sammobile and saw that they did have the official firmware (but for Bangladesh, India--I didnt see anything that said International...and thats where I kinda got stuck, cause I dont know if that firmware would be compatible). With that being said--I guess my best option would be to flash an official stock 6.01 firmware and then take the update? I have OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled.
Could you please walk me through flashing via Odin? Like where would I find the stock 6.01 firmware? Sammobile as well? I know I will loose my data..I've backed up most of my files.
Thank you again for help!
ZEDEK said:
Peace!!
First off--THANK YOU DroidHackeR for your response. I was out of town so I coulnt respond sooner. But Yes...I'm on MM 6.01 and I would prefer to upgrade to the offical 7.0 firmware. My model number is 920G, which I think is an International model.I am in the Unite States and using Tmobile's bands. I looked on sammobile and saw that they did have the official firmware (but for Bangladesh, India--I didnt see anything that said International...and thats where I kinda got stuck, cause I dont know if that firmware would be compatible). With that being said--I guess my best option would be to flash an official stock 6.01 firmware and then take the update? I have OEM unlocking and USB debugging enabled.
Could you please walk me through flashing via Odin? Like where would I find the stock 6.01 firmware? Sammobile as well? I know I will loose my data..I've backed up most of my files.
Thank you again for help!
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Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just flashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
force70 said:
Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just uflashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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Hi,
Thanks for your inputs. I tried same steps for my N9208 dual SIM with stock 6.0.1 firmware from sammobile.
After Odin flash, boots to stock recovery and throws dm-verify check failed error.
Please share your suggestions.
TheRealFighter said:
Hi,
Thanks for your inputs. I tried same steps for my N9208 dual SIM with stock 6.0.1 firmware from sammobile.
After Odin flash, boots to stock recovery and throws dm-verify check failed error.
Please share your suggestions.
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I would suggest that next time you use the search function to try and help your self first as learning is key here.
That said i did a quick search for you which led to many results but this is an excellent read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306/page2
force70 said:
I would suggest that next time you use the search function to try and help your self first as learning is key here.
That said i did a quick search for you which led to many results but this is an excellent read.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306/page2
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I did read that thread. Too many answers and not much clarity.
Hence asked you.
Anyway thanks.
TheRealFighter said:
I did read that thread. Too many answers and not much clarity.
Hence asked you.
Anyway thanks.
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That was only one of numerous results which resulted from a quick search though i posted that because i am familiar with it.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
*Need a working 6.01 Firmware for 920G International*
force70 said:
Well you can always flash the MM firmware in odin then take the OTA but ive always just flashed the new firmware via odin just because it easy.
And flashing firmware via odin will not wipe your device unless you change your CSC.ive used odin literally 100s of time across numerous devices over the years and it never has wiped my device...common misconception for some reason.
But of course first you need to find the correct firmware for your device on sammobile.
Then once downloaded un zip it and load the tar in the AP slot in odin.
Occasionally a factory reset is needed for the device to boot and that will wipe your storage.
There are tons of tutorials on how to use odin...hit that search button, use Google or even hit you tube for videos (which are useful if your a total n00b since you can see how it runs so no surprises).
If you do it once after that it will seem so easy.
Sent from my S8 plus, Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
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Peace...
Well.. I searched YouTube video tutorials, GooGle searched and went to SamFirmware and downloaded a 6.01 stock firmware. However, the file I downloaded was for Bangladesh (I have a 920G model) and it failed when trying to flash it via Odin. So I downloaded another 6.01 firmware--this time for Brazil (as all tutorials have stated that as long as the model number is the same its ok to flash). At first the green loading bar was working and it got all the way through to radio image and then it failed---but now my system has been wiped and now my phone is bricked. Do you or any other member know of a 920G 6.01 firmware that is compatible for the USA? It appears the radios are not compatible causing it to FAIL in flashing it in Odin.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
ZEDEK said:
Peace...
Well.. I searched YouTube video tutorials, GooGle searched and went to SamFirmware and downloaded a 6.01 stock firmware. However, the file I downloaded was for Bangladesh (I have a 920G model) and it failed when trying to flash it via Odin. So I downloaded another 6.01 firmware--this time for Brazil (as all tutorials have stated that as long as the model number is the same its ok to flash). At first the green loading bar was working and it got all the way through to radio image and then it failed---but now my system has been wiped and now my phone is bricked. Do you or any other member know of a 920G 6.01 firmware that is compatible for the USA? It appears the radios are not compatible causing it to FAIL in flashing it in Odin.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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1)Did you try to put 4files firmware that comes with BL,AP,Modem,CL separately?
2)As You can get into download mode successfully kindly install samsung smartswitch on your phone>connect your device to pc while in download mode>open smartswitch>select emergency software recovery so that it will recognise your device as well as actual latest firmware for your device to be installed
3)If smartswitch doesn't help anymore, try with full firmware(4 files firmwate of any of Latin American countries as you stated for USA, may be the country's that lies near to you by region) but this time you need to uninstall smartswitch or Samsung kies in case installed as it could possibly mess up with Odin flashing
AssassinCreed said:
1)Did you try to put 4files firmware that comes with BL,AP,Modem,CL separately?
2)As You can get into download mode successfully kindly install samsung smartswitch on your phone>connect your device to pc while in download mode>open smartswitch>select emergency software recovery so that it will recognise your device as well as actual latest firmware for your device to be installed
3)If smartswitch doesn't help anymore, try with full firmware(4 files firmwate of any of Latin American countries as you stated for USA, may be the country's that lies near to you by region) but this time you need to uninstall smartswitch or Samsung kies in case installed as it could possibly mess up with Odin flashing
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Peace AssassinsCreed...
Thank you for ur response. This is my first SamSung phone---I came from HTC and was familiar with their process of rooting and updating (which was a pain)--but I'm totally unfamiliar with Odin.
When you say put the files in separately---i'm not sure what you mean, cause when I extract the Update zip, I only get a a tar file---should I unzip in a folder?
Thanks again!!!
Use flash fire
So i have the galaxy s6 g920aucu6eqcf - at&t on version 7.0 and i have been trying to find a way to root this thing for the past few days without any success. i tried a tutorial i found online and i got an error on the download menu code: SECURE CHECK FAIL: (RECOVERY) while trying to install TWRP RECOVERY with ODIN. I have never rooted this phone or a galaxy device in general so i am kinda lost on what i am to do to be quite honest. is it even possible with my phone? with every tutorial i found it has different baseband versions listed in compatibility lists. any help is greatly appreciated !
Not currently possible.
Hello XDA community
I am from India and i bought a Galaxy Note 8 from Dubai. Since I was not able to get VoLTE in my device through all general troubleshooting methods, I thought of giving a try to flashing the Indian Android O firmware of Note 8 available on sammobile.
I flashed BL, AP, CSC etc from Odin and the flashing went smooth. I would request developers for Note 8 to answer the 2 questions
1. After flashing this firmware, I am noticing some lags in system and delays in opening third party apps, so is this the general problem of Android O for Note 8?
2. If I try the emergency recovery option in SmartSwitch (which will take my phone back to Dubai firmwar), will SmartSwitch flash all the sections or just the AP?
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Hello XDA community
I am from India and i bought a Galaxy Note 8 from Dubai. Since I was not able to get VoLTE in my device through all general troubleshooting methods, I thought of giving a try to flashing the Indian Android O firmware of Note 8 available on sammobile.
I flashed BL, AP, CSC etc from Odin and the flashing went smooth. I would request developers for Note 8 to answer the 2 questions
1. After flashing this firmware, I am noticing some lags in system and delays in opening third party apps, so is this the general problem of Android O for Note 8?
2. If I try the emergency recovery option in SmartSwitch (which will take my phone back to Dubai firmwar), will SmartSwitch flash all the sections or just the AP?
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1. did you do a clean install or keep your data?
2. all.
me2151 said:
1. did you do a clean install or keep your data?
2. all.
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Hi, thanks for the reply.
I performed a clean installation.
Still I feel that third party apps take more time to load. Webpages in chrome also take too much time to load.
Is it the general problem with Oreo or just me.
I hope it's ok if I flashed the Indian firmware to a Dubai region phone considering my device is SM-N950F I flashed the Indian firmware of SM-N950F only.
tommyvercaty said:
Hi, thanks for the reply.
I performed a clean installation.
Still I feel that third party apps take more time to load. Webpages in chrome also take too much time to load.
Is it the general problem with Oreo or just me.
I hope it's ok if I flashed the Indian firmware to a Dubai region phone considering my device is SM-N950F I flashed the Indian firmware of SM-N950F only.
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gotta give it some time for things to smooth out usually. but other than that it might just be you.
my note 8 N950u gives me ver error in odin when flashing i am still on 7.1.1 N950USQU3BRA9
what can i do to install oreo from download mode and in the download mode the carrier stated is ATT its a qualcomm please which android oreo version will install without issues in my note 8 and one more thing when trying through OTA it says operation failed something like that
thanks in advance
You may first try to flash the last nougat firmware available, then the first oreo firm
Are you using Odin 3.13? If not then try it
j_hansen said:
Are you using Odin 3.13? If not then try it
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Hi,
I bought an IMEI changed Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Its rooted using Magisk. I accidentally uninstalled magisk and now I'm getting no network.
I'm asking for help and the way to fix it.
Thanks
Emom 99 said:
Hi,
I bought an IMEI changed Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Its rooted using Magisk. I accidentally uninstalled magisk and now I'm getting no network.
I'm asking for help and the way to fix it.
Thanks
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You're pretty sure uninstalling magisk caused it?
ethical_haquer said:
You're pretty sure uninstalling magisk caused it?
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Yes . I think they changed imei by rooting the phone.
Emom 99 said:
Yes . I think they changed imei by rooting the phone.
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Try reinstalling Magisk.
Hi, I lost my IMEI's and tried everything to fix it. Ended up storing the phone and grabbing another note 9.
Someone did post a fix recently so I took out my no Network Note 9 after 6 months and tried it. It worked !
You need TWRP and a backup of your EFS partition (If you did any backup of your phone through TWRP try that) but only restore the partitions below.
" I wiped all partitions (except internal storage and SD card), then restored EFS, ODM, and ODM image partitions only. Did not reboot to TWRP, simply went to TWRP home and restored all the other partitions (vendor, system, etc)."
Hopefully that helps.
If it works maybe thank the original poster here:
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