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[q] *how to update rooted note 5 from mm to nougat?*

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

[G935A] Downgrade Oreo (v8) To Nougat (v4)

NEW METHOD - DOESN'T WORK ON Bootloader 10 AKA THE CSF1 BUILD OF OREO.
RECOMMENDATION: USE 3B MODDED ODIN.
So, I said before in this post, before editing, that you could use older FW on the AP and CSC slots in odin, but that no longer works, so here's a new method that doesn't work on the 10th bootloader revision, also it's 6.0.1. Sorry. I can't do anything for you.
Use these files:
G935AUCU9ASA1 (Marshmallow, untested) - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397911894
Notice the A in ASA1 instead of C for CSA1.
Also use 3B Odin. - https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-13-1-t3762572
3B will help.
I changed up the method because the old method was outdated for bootloader V9, and it also made bootloops happen for some people, and mine ended up bootlooping.

It reboots fine because you haven't actually downgraded the bootloader, you are just running an older software image on the newer bootloader. That (to my knowledge) has always been possible with Prince Comsey's Odin, though it's not always stable.

Do you have links to the firmware so I can downgrade?

jshamlet said:
It reboots fine because you haven't actually downgraded the bootloader, you are just running an older software image on the newer bootloader. That (to my knowledge) has always been possible with Prince Comsey's Odin, though it's not always stable.
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When I still had my AT&T Note 5, I had a Revision 3 "sboot.bin" that would boot a LP build. It could only do that because it came from the Factory Binary Firmware, every other revision 3 bootloader booted MM kernels.
So yeah, on my Note 5 I could technically downgrade my AP file all the way back to the beginning, because I had a bootloader capable of booting a Lollipop Kernel.
That eng "sboot.bin" I had was a real eng bootloader too from the N920AUCU3APH1 factory build. ODIN 3.12 would actually allow me to flash a Revision 2 sboot.bin overtop of the 3aph1 sboot.bin. I even got the phone to boot up too using an older Lollipop AP firmware.
However downgrading the AP like that can sometimes re-open valuable loopholes, if trying to do something not exactly specific to the bootloader.

asdf2345 said:
Do you have links to the firmware so I can downgrade?
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Well, I tried the method I said I had in this post and it bootlooped, so now, I just found a file which seems kinda bootleg, but it's a combination file that swings you to 6.0.1.
It's for G935A, so use 3B Odin.
There's not much info on this combination firmware, but sources lead me to believe this is 6.0.1 because
6.0.1 builds were G935XXXXXAXXX
7.0 builds were G935XXXXXBXXX
and Oreo Builds are G935XXXXCXXX
also if your firmware is G935AUCUACSF1 instead of U9CSC1 you can't use this.
G935AUCU9ASA1 (Marshmallow? - Not Tested By Me, Will Test Later Today) - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397911894
3B Odin (I know this works, so...) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572

Camera stuck - reverting to MIUI

Currently I am on Evolution X latest build and today my camera was opened but it won't close.
Now since my phone is under warranty I want to claim it.
How do I revert back to MIUI, unroot the device and remove TWRP. Please help me.
Regards

flash fastboot rom and u will revert back to stock miui unrooted.

^^ Do I need to download MIUI package or simply that command alone will work?
If yes please guide to resources I have Indian variant of K20 Pro.

shashpant said:
^^ Do I need to download MIUI package or simply that command alone will work?
If yes please guide to resources I have Indian variant of K20 Pro.
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"Flash fastboot rom" was a sentence/direction/hint what you have to do, not a (fastboot) command
I think there is a detailed guide in the Guides section. Otherwise, you need to google about MiFlash, install to the PC, read how to use, find on xiaomifirmwareupdater an appropriate tgz/fastboot rom for your device.
I'm not on Pro, not on Indian, cannot guide you more than as above, where to start googling/reading/learning

^^ Thanks for the clarification.
I downloaded latest rom from https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/raphaelin/ I tried both recovery and fastboot version.
I flashed the rom using twrp (is that right?) but nothing happens and devices reboots itsefl into recovery. What am I doing wrong?
I am also unable to locate the guide to revert back. Plus I am on Linux so that windows too might now work.
Edit - The guides mention flashing magisk. But I don't want to root as I have to claim warranty. What do I do now?
Edit 2 - I flashed magisk root but still not able to boot. It reverts back to recovery.

shashpant said:
^^ Thanks for the clarification.
I downloaded latest rom from https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/raphaelin/ I tried both recovery and fastboot version.
I flashed the rom using twrp (is that right?) but nothing happens and devices reboots itsefl into recovery. What am I doing wrong?
I am also unable to locate the guide to revert back. Plus I am on Linux so that windows too might now work.
Edit - The guides mention flashing magisk. But I don't want to root as I have to claim warranty. What do I do now?
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I wrote you to google about and to use Mi Flash, not TWRP.
Besides, I don't know if they have Linux version.
How to Flash Xiaomi Firmware using MIUI Fastboot and Recovery ROM
Ever since the dawn of affordable smartphones in countries like India and China, the demand for more has increased. The consumers now, more than ever, are
www.getdroidtips.com
How to Install MIUI Fastboot ROM - android file box
For some reasons you may want to completely re-install Android OS running on your Xiaomi phone either Mi series or Redmi series. While updating the ROM is simply a one-tap action through...
androidfilebox.com
How-to use Xiaomi Flash Tool to flash or install Firmware
Step-by-Step guidelines to use Xiaomi Flash Tool to Flash Stock Firmware on Xiaomi Smartphone and Tablets.
xiaomiflashtool.com
etc - google for more

shashpant said:
I am also unable to locate the guide to revert back. Plus I am on Linux so that windows too might now work.
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Actually, consult these guides for Linux:
How to flash MIUI Fastboot ROM from Linux
How to flash MIUI Fastboot ROM from Linux. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com
[GUIDE][Linux] Flashing Xiaomi .tgz
Hello everyone, I recently had to flash a stock firmware file from Xiaomi (.tgz) and being primarily a Linux user I was quite disappointed by the fact that the company only provides a flashing tool for Windows. Either way, I booted into Windows...
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[OTA][FASTBOOT][ROM] Official Stock Fastboot image (V10.0.10.0.PDHMIXM, Android P)
Attention: To be able to flash, the bootloader needs to be unlocked (https://en.miui.com/unlock/). Please be warned though: Xiaomi changed something in the method of unlocking the device from May 2018 security update onwards. Now all data will be...
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Need help identifying S10+ model, compatible roms and TWRP image

Hello,
I have a Japanese Galaxy S10+ Snapdraon branded for au
CPU-z information: model SCV42_jp_kdi - CPU Qualcomm snapdragon SM8150 8 cores - GPU Adreno 640 - Architecture Kryo 485 - screen 1080x2280 - board msnile - Brand KDDI - model SCV42_jp_kdi
Model number in About phone is SCV42
Model number on box is SM-G975
Bootloader: SCV42KDU1CUD4
Build Number RP1A200720.012.SCV42KDU1CUD4
I have found a matching bootloader here (not sure if this bootloader is needed I have not tried to flash magisk without it) - after flashing the bootloader and patching the official firmware AP with magisk and reinstalling it I get a rooted phone.
The last official rom i could find is dated 2021-04-23.
There are some suspicious sites that claim to have newer firmware that cannot be downloaded without subscribing/paying and then getting taken for a ride throughout links that lead to dead ends.
My first question is can someone who knows this exact model tell me which is the latest official firmware for it? (if available kindly share a link to it)
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The reason I would like the most recent official firmware is to run linux on dex. Currently linux on dex 1.0.51 (which i believe is the last release before it was discontinued - please correct me if I am wrong on this) says it will not run without the latest updates.
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It turned out linux on dex only runs on devices with Android 9. So a downgrade is needed instead of an upgrade
Which brings me to my second question: is there a way to know if the hardware in my S10+ model is identical to the hardware on some equivalent USA model? The CPU/GPU are the same but is the rest of the hardware the same? Should the answer be yes would it be possible to flash my device with a more recent official firmware from some USA carrier?
On gsmarena only the following model numbers are listed: SM-G975F/DS (Global); SM-G975U (USA); SM-G975W, on sammmobile SCV42 does not exist. Since the box mentioned model as being SM-G975 I am wondering if there is some naming confusion and a way to figure out which letters to add to SM-G975 to find recent matching firmware or if my model is simply not widespread enough to have received the same attention other models did.
Is there a risk of causing irreversible damage (permanent brick) by trying to upload firmware for another model (most likely candidate SM-G975U)?
My last question is about TWRP, After downloading and flashing the latest S10+ snapdragon image pointed at by the TWRP app my device could not boot. Is there TWRP image compatible with my device?
Many thanks for reading so far and any hints/help provided

how do u root your scv42? may i have the file? i use magisk but it failed

Bigboss2233 said:
how do u root your scv42? may i have the file? i use magisk but it failed
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Simply installing magisk does not work you have to flash a "cracked rom" before (one that matches your current firmware) installing magisk. I used this one Cracked Rom for the latest available SCV42 firmware (the site requires a registration before allowing downloads).

btw thanks for the help, but i've succed to rooted my phone now using stock rom and magisk

Bigboss2233 said:
btw thanks for the help, but i've succed to rooted my phone now using stock rom and magisk
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sorry to dig an old thread, did you manage to install an international rom on it? currently trying to get rid of the bloated carrier rom.

seb.mfuentes said:
sorry to dig an old thread, did you manage to install an international rom on it? currently trying to get rid of the bloated carrier rom.
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On the contrary this thread is meant to attract people who want to solve the same issues. I did not try installing an international ROM (too big a task to regain all configurations and apps) , however my uninformed non expert current belief is that trying another country's ROM is not going to wreck the device. Worse case would be it will not work and official ROM will have to be reinstalled (potentially with a nand reset). I settled for using magisk debloater to hide/uninstall apps I did not want (branding on startup remains).
Here is my debloat list in case it helps: (for ROM SCV42KDU1CUD4)
Code:
debloat.import=1
ARZone^=/system/app/ARZone
DictDiotekForSec^=/system/app/DictDiotekForSec
SBrowser_13.0^=/system/app/SBrowser_13.0
FeliCaLock^=/system/app/FeliCaLock
MobileFeliCaSettingApp^=/system/app/MobileFeliCaSettingApp
FeliCaTest^=/system/app/FeliCaTest
MobileFeliCaMenuMainApp^=/system/app/MobileFeliCaMenuMainApp
MobileFeliCaClient^=/system/app/MobileFeliCaClient
JpnDioDict4^=/system/app/JpnDioDict4
SamsungTTS^=/system/app/SamsungTTS
VisionIntelligence3.7^=/system/app/VisionIntelligence3.7
LiveDrawing^=/system/app/LiveDrawing
Weather_SEP12.0^=/system/app/Weather_SEP12.0
ARDrawing^=/system/app/ARDrawing
FeliCaRemoteLockKDI^=/system/app/FeliCaRemoteLockKDI
MobileFeliCaWebPluginBoot^=/system/app/MobileFeliCaWebPluginBoot
DAAgent^=/system/app/DAAgent
KidsHome_Installer^=/system/app/KidsHome_Installer
FeliCaLockTest^=/system/app/FeliCaLockTest
MinusOnePage^=/system/app/MinusOnePage
SystemUIBixby2^=/system/priv-app/SystemUIBixby2
Routines^=/system/priv-app/Routines
KDIDisasterApp^=/system/priv-app/KDIDisasterApp
KDICarNaviSetting^=/system/priv-app/KDICarNaviSetting
KDIAuMarket^=/system/priv-app/KDIAuMarket
PaymentFramework^=/system/priv-app/PaymentFramework
UserDictionaryProvider^=/system/priv-app/UserDictionaryProvider
SamsungBilling^=/system/priv-app/SamsungBilling
SamsungCloudClient^=/system/priv-app/SamsungCloudClient
StickerFaceARAvatar^=/system/priv-app/StickerFaceARAvatar
BixbyAgentStub^=/system/priv-app/BixbyAgentStub
IpsGeofence^=/system/priv-app/IpsGeofence
SPPPushClient^=/system/priv-app/SPPPushClient
KDIAuSettingMenu^=/system/priv-app/KDIAuSettingMenu
KDIMyAu^=/system/priv-app/KDIMyAu
BixbyService^=/system/priv-app/BixbyService
MateAgent^=/system/priv-app/MateAgent
SettingsBixby^=/system/priv-app/SettingsBixby
KDIFacebookInstaller^=/system/priv-app/KDIFacebookInstaller
AREmoji^=/system/priv-app/AREmoji
KDIAuInitialSetting^=/system/priv-app/KDIAuInitialSetting
SamsungExperienceService^=/system/priv-app/SamsungExperienceService
FsDtvApp^=/system/priv-app/FsDtvApp
KDIRepairAndDeliveryService^=/system/priv-app/KDIRepairAndDeliveryService
LiveStickers^=/system/priv-app/LiveStickers
KDIFacebookServices^=/system/priv-app/KDIFacebookServices
KDIFacebookAppManager^=/system/priv-app/KDIFacebookAppManager
KDIAnshinFilter^=/system/priv-app/KDIAnshinFilter
KDIAuSelfcare^=/system/priv-app/KDIAuSelfcare
KDIDataStorageApp^=/system/priv-app/KDIDataStorageApp
KDIAuWifiConnection^=/system/priv-app/KDIAuWifiConnection
KDIRemoteSupportService^=/system/priv-app/KDIRemoteSupportService
SendHelpMessage^=/system/priv-app/SendHelpMessage

techguru97 said:
currently am in SCV-42 s10+ au model android 12 ,i want to flash global rom to remove japan au bloatwares as am not in japan anymore. Is it possible?
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Yes it is possible. I have the same model running android 11 rooted and unbloated. android 12 should be the same. I have found the rooted boot loader for my model here:
SCV42 U1 Android 12 ROOT (SCV42KDU1DVE4).tar | Halab Tech Support
support.halabtech.com
This is just to download a rooted firmware boot section
For the whole rooting guide you will need to find one on this forum. (the one i used installed magisk)

Good source for firmwares?

I'm looking for a good source of firmwares, i know the famous sites but some firmwares doesn't seem to be listed. I know in the time os Samsung KIES there were tools which communicated directly with samsung.
For example these firmware builds for the SM-G975Ux aren't listed on most firmware sites but have the December secutiry update with binary/bootloader version 8: G975USQS8IVL1 and G975USQS8IVL2

All the big sites have ROMs for that phone (same one I have). There is no "Ux" model... it's *U or *U1, with the latter being unlocked. IF you search for U1 ROMs you have many selections, but most get the XAA version which will usually change carriers automatically based on the SIM card.
The latest BL=8 version I see there is https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...M-G975U1/XAA/download/G975U1UEU8IWB6/1741280/ which is the February 2023 security update. I believe this is the last one we are getting (but I could be mistaken as there may be 1 more security patch, I don't remember).

There's U U1 0 W F N .... I'm looking for the oldest firmware with binary version 8, but it seems the sites don't show all firmwares available.... i'm looking for the oldest firmware with U8 bootloader (or any compatible bootloader with binary 8 version), i could have a look at all sites and try my luck... but they don't seem to have all data. but like i said i prefer some original source xml files... i saw some url's to original samsung servers but can't find them anymore.
There is already a firmware available with the march update.... but you have to be lucky to find them... i'm looking for original sources. like update.zip's and such
Found the first one....
https://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/TMB/SM-G975U/version.xml

I'd recommend around sammobile and samfw. These are the two sources I use the most

hey!
after I wanted to update my g973f from "G973FXXUGHVK1" to "G973FXXSGHWC2" (I tried odin 3.13 and odin 3.14) and an error occurred, I can't install anything anymore... recovery and download mode work, and I can also flash the original firmware, but the device no longer boots into the system! even custom roms don't want to boot anymore
Can anybody help me further?

Ben1987 said:
hey!
after I wanted to update my g973f from "G973FXXUGHVK1" to "G973FXXSGHWC2" (I tried odin 3.13 and odin 3.14) and an error occurred, I can't install anything anymore... recovery and download mode work, and I can also flash the original firmware, but the device no longer boots into the system! even custom roms don't want to boot anymore
Can anybody help me further?
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Do you mind explaining a bit more? Do you mean like that it boots you into recovery only or?

WooBLOATERRRR said:
Do you mind explaining a bit more? Do you mean like that it boots you into recovery only or?
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if i flash a new rom (whether original or custom rom) nothing happens after the reboot... download mode works too, flashing twrp works too! however, the system boot does not work via twrp either... not even a bootloop, the cell phone does not react at all! the task combination for

Right now I don't even care if I get the original firmware or a custom rom running... I hope I didn't brick it (((

My old device was a G930F, its unbreakable make sure you flash the right rom and wipe data and dalvik cache after flashing.... THis ons is locked so it doesn't have fastboot. My G-930F came with fastboot enabled so you can always fastboot a recovery.img. like TWRP
Did you try to download TWRP from twrp.me and "fastboot boot twrp-3.7.0_9-0-herolte.img" ? it should boot to twrp in fastboot mode (hold volume down + home + power).

Ben1987 said:
if i flash a new rom (whether original or custom rom) nothing happens after the reboot... download mode works too, flashing twrp works too! however, the system boot does not work via twrp either... not even a bootloop, the cell phone does not react at all! the task combination for
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1. is your KG status is broken?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?

You know how to flash lineageos through twrp right? and how to use odin?
Maybe flash lineageos to see if everything works.... and then revert to original software. Be sure to wipe cache/dalvik and userdata

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There's U U1 0 W F N .... I'm looking for the oldest firmware with binary version 8, but it seems the sites don't show all firmwares available.... i'm looking for the oldest firmware with U8 bootloader (or any compatible bootloader with binary 8 version), i could have a look at all sites and try my luck... but they don't seem to have all data. but like i said i prefer some original source xml files... i saw some url's to original samsung servers but can't find them anymore.
There is already a firmware available with the march update.... but you have to be lucky to find them... i'm looking for original sources. like update.zip's and such
Found the first one....
https://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/TMB/SM-G975U/version.xml
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Yes, I know there are many other variant firmwares out there, but for a U phone (snapdragon) there is really only U and U1... the rest are incompatible.
There is no "older" firmware with binary 8, because the firmwares are packaged with the proper/compatible binary already. Basically, the "binary" is the bootloader version. On Snapdragon phones, you must have the proper BL/binary to flash, as you already know. You can't interchange the binary/BL with the ROM and security updates because they are not made that way.
The update.zip you're looking for are updates sent by Samsung directly, and they can update the ROM (and Binary) from one stock version to another... but, again, they will update both the binary/BL as well as the ROM, so they can't be broken up to only do one or the other.
It sounds like you're trying to get to an older ROM version (for whatever reason) with an older security patch level as well? Basically, this cannot be done on Snapdragon phones. Once you're on an updated binary/BL, you're stuck there (at least today you are).

WooBLOATERRRR said:
I solved the problem! I had unlocked the bootloader, but I also had to deactivate verity via CMD with twrp+adb "adb disable-verity"
ok i've solved the problem now, but does anyone know why i couldn't even start the original stock roms? Actually, the stock ROM should set everything to factory settings...
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WooBLOATERRRR said:
1. is your KG status is broken?
2. Is your bootloader unlocked?
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Thank you for helping so quickly with ideas... I would not have expected such quick help with such an old model, even samsung customer service didn't want to help me yesterday

Ben1987 said:
Thank you for helping so quickly with ideas... I would not have expected such quick help with such an old model, even samsung customer service didn't want to help me yesterday
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Samsung/apple support in a nutshell

schwinn8 said:
Yes, I know there are many other variant firmwares out there, but for a U phone (snapdragon) there is really only U and U1... the rest are incompatible.
There is no "older" firmware with binary 8, because the firmwares are packaged with the proper/compatible binary already. Basically, the "binary" is the bootloader version. On Snapdragon phones, you must have the proper BL/binary to flash, as you already know. You can't interchange the binary/BL with the ROM and security updates because they are not made that way.
The update.zip you're looking for are updates sent by Samsung directly, and they can update the ROM (and Binary) from one stock version to another... but, again, they will update both the binary/BL as well as the ROM, so they can't be broken up to only do one or the other.
It sounds like you're trying to get to an older ROM version (for whatever reason) with an older security patch level as well? Basically, this cannot be done on Snapdragon phones. Once you're on an updated binary/BL, you're stuck there (at least today you are).
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I've tried different firmwares, its all about snapdragon. You can also flash SM-G975W parts and other snapdragon variants.... there's a lot of variants out there.
I first upgraded and then downgraded to the parts i wanted and am on a rom now with security patch level December 2022, as long as the binary version is the same there's no problem. I've got the latest modem installed and the oldest firmare and bootloader for the latest binary version, i can upgrade or downgrade my bootloader. I already asked someone before if this was possible and if he could confirm because before i was only able to flash CSC and AP i think.
If there's no updates comming anymore why not downgrade and wait for a new leak
I'm also sure we can unlock the bootloader, i'm trying to make an lposed module. I've installed lspatch and lposed and they work fine for some modules. The bootloader unlock has several prerequisites (properties and such) if i can make it look for other properties or something like that we might get an unlock option. Also it looks for an encrypted file on EFS, if someone with an unlocked samsung phone could copy that file we would be a lot further.
It's called /efs/sec_efs/sktdm_mem/encmembership.txt and should be an encrypted file, also if anyone knows how to set ro properties without root (like a stub before the preference controller starts) this would be very usefull.