Is updating firmware the Samsung equivalent to flashing a new version of the stock ROM? (If not, what does a firmware update mean?)
Many thanks in advance.
Matt.
Firmware is essentially the software that allows the phone to run. Flashing a new ROM replaces some or all of the firmware.
Updating the software via OTA modifies the firmware, but doesn't replace it. It only updates the bits it needs to.
mjdines said:
Is updating firmware the Samsung equivalent to flashing a new version of the stock ROM? (If not, what does a firmware update mean?)
Many thanks in advance.
Matt.
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An update consists of modifications and improvements/tweaks or new components added to an excisting rom , the latest XXBLFB update was about 80 Mb.
anthropolyte said:
Firmware is essentially the software that allows the phone to run. Flashing a new ROM replaces some or all of the firmware.
Updating the software via OTA modifies the firmware, but doesn't replace it. It only updates the bits it needs to.
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So, to be clear, if I was running a CM9 nightly (for example) and wanted to get back to the stock rom, I couldn't just flash the latest firmware as that is merely an update to the existing "Samsung ROM" - I'd have to find the whole ROM itself?
(Thanks again - Matt)
mjdines said:
So, to be clear, if I was running a CM9 nightly (for example) and wanted to get back to the stock rom, I couldn't just flash the latest firmware as that is merely an update to the existing "Samsung ROM" - I'd have to find the whole ROM itself?
(Thanks again - Matt)
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You have to flash the whole rom with Odin. Firmware is here www.sammobile.com/firmware.
gee2012 said:
An update consists of modifications and improvements/tweaks or new components added to an excisting rom , the latest XXBLFB update was about 80 Mb.
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Thanks. So, the ...XXBLF file that I extracted from the temp folder which is near enough 800mb (795,370 KB file name "XXBLFBOXABLFBXXLFBXXBLFB" folder "Binary-->GT-I9300-->BTU-->XX") I guess this isn't it?
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Thanks. So, the ...XXBLF file that I extracted from the temp folder which is near enough 800mb (795,370 KB file name "XXBLFBOXABLFBXXLFBXXBLFB" folder "Binary-->GT-I9300-->BTU-->XX") I guess this isn't it?
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Extract the downloaded file ONCE with 7-zip or winzip to a md5 file.
Here is a short tutorial:
If you want to use Odin first download a stock firmware from www.sammobile/firmware, pick the rom of your country and download it.
Extract it once from .rar to md5 file.
Readup a bit, it isn`t hard but there are a few things you must know:
1. Enable usb debugging on your phone
2. Go into downloadmode (volume down + power + menu all at the same time)
3. See if IDCOM light up yellow and in the left bottom window it says added when you connect your phone to the pc.
4. Unzip the downloaded file ONCE into a .tar or md5 file if you haven`t
5. Place that file in the PDA section.
6. Do not tick anything, only f.reset.time and autoreboot should be ticked.
7. Press Start
8. Rebooting automaticly.
Close Kies, also everthing Kies related in task manager before flashing!
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Hi
Got to send my s2 back on warranty with a faulty digitizer but need to get my binary counter reset, I don't fancy doing it myself so wondered if anyone in Essex uk is up for it or can recommend someone that can
frank pole1 said:
Hi
Got to send my s2 back on warranty with a faulty digitizer but need to get my binary counter reset, I don't fancy doing it myself so wondered if anyone in Essex uk is up for it or can recommend someone that can
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Hmm ... DIY.
1. Get an official ROM
Download an install Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/
It's a Windows application, checking the latest officially released firmware for your phone in your region, and download it directly from Samsung servers.
Just select the OS (Android), the phone "GT-I9100" and your region, then click "Check firmware", then "Dowload".
Extract the zip file, and you have the ROM tar file.
2. Flash this official ROM
This can easily flashed by Odin, here is a good description of how to flash a firmware with Odin => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
And Odin is attached to the first post.
Download an install it on your PC.
The do as described to flash the new stock ROM to your phone.
3. Root your phone
Then you need to root your phone. There are different methods. Easiest is to flash a rooted kernel, such as CF-Root from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Just pick the corresponding CF-Root kernel to your ROM, such as CF-Root for XWLP7 when you have flashed XWLP7 ROM to your phone.
4. Reset the flash counter
Then install TriangleAway app from Play store, or from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangleaway
Start the app and select "Reset counter".
This will remove the yellow triangle from boot screen and reset the flash counter.
5. Unroot the phone
Flash the stock kernel with Odin to your phone.
Stock kernel is the zImage file from the stock ROM.
You can extract the zImage file of the ROM tar file, copy it to the phone, start CWM Manager app, select "Flash kernel" and select the zImage file.
If CWM Manager app and SuperSU app are still visible, just uninstall those apps.
It is not very easy ... Ok.
But you can find a lot of good descriptions here on XDA.
And when having issues or questions, just post into the corresponding thread and you will get help.
It_ler said:
Hmm ... DIY.
1. Get an official ROM
Download an install Check Fus Downloader from here => http://fus.nanzen.se/
It's a Windows application, checking the latest officially released firmware for your phone in your region, and download it directly from Samsung servers.
Just select the OS (Android), the phone "GT-I9100" and your region, then click "Check firmware", then "Dowload".
Extract the zip file, and you have the ROM tar file.
2. Flash this official ROM
This can easily flashed by Odin, here is a good description of how to flash a firmware with Odin => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
And Odin is attached to the first post.
Download an install it on your PC.
The do as described to flash the new stock ROM to your phone.
3. Root your phone
Then you need to root your phone. There are different methods. Easiest is to flash a rooted kernel, such as CF-Root from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Just pick the corresponding CF-Root kernel to your ROM, such as CF-Root for XWLP7 when you have flashed XWLP7 ROM to your phone.
4. Reset the flash counter
Then install TriangleAway app from Play store, or from here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangleaway
Start the app and select "Reset counter".
This will remove the yellow triangle from boot screen and reset the flash counter.
5. Unroot the phone
Flash the stock kernel with Odin to your phone.
Stock kernel is the zImage file from the stock ROM.
You can extract the zImage file of the ROM tar file, copy it to the phone, start CWM Manager app, select "Flash kernel" and select the zImage file.
If CWM Manager app and SuperSU app are still visible, just uninstall those apps.
It is not very easy ... Ok.
But you can find a lot of good descriptions here on XDA.
And when having issues or questions, just post into the corresponding thread and you will get help.
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Follow the info above and links and I'm sure you'll be fine.
The most important thing to do is follow instructions exactly, read over them again before clicking start and make sure everything is where it should be in Odin and that the correct boxes are ticked/unticked.
It's actually quite easy if you follow instructions properly.
make sure you have a good USB cable (preferably the official one)
And make sure the USB port on your computer is not dodgy and working 100%.
Good luck!
where I can find all of these files? for my galaxy s3
Tanks
crazysax1 said:
where I can find all of these files? for my galaxy s3
Tanks
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usually they should be in the ROM file (md5.tar) that you can download from sammobile.
At least when I flashed the latest ROM for my region via MobileOdin it showed all those components.
chrismast said:
usually they should be in the ROM file (md5.tar) that you can download from sammobile.
At least when I flashed the latest ROM for my region via MobileOdin it showed all those components.
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I need to extract the files contained in the I9300XXALE8_I9300ITVALE7_I9300XXLE8_HOME.tar.md5?
so?
??
crazysax1 said:
I need to extract the files contained in the I9300XXALE8_I9300ITVALE7_I9300XXLE8_HOME.tar.md5?
so?
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usually it will be flashed automatically, ==>> guide
Dont flash it that way unless you want to have a very fancy door stopper..flash the full md5.tar file as PDA..
Never ever touch PIT and repartition..
Usually you don't need to flash multiple file firmware. You should flash it if you want to fully wipe your phone's system and data partitions from previous Rom junks (like branding). You also don't need separate bootloader because it's usually in .pda with Rom (primary and secondary bootloader files) and are flashed automatically.
U must be also absolutely sure what you are doing if you want to repartition with .pit file information. If there are no problems with your partition layout it's better to not touch this option because in case of some failure while flashing you could brick your shiny new phone.
There is not many 3 files firmware in net but you can find it if you do some search. It's also important to find one which corresponding with your region to have correct CSC settings.
Here you go 3 file firmware for XEO region:
https://hotfile.com/dl/158814567/30ec3bc/GT-I9300_XEO_I9300XXALEF_I9300OXFALEA_I9300XXLEF.rar.html
Remember - do not use repartition with one file firmware. If you must perform repartition use 3 file firmware with correct .pit file (usually newest mx.pit). But even with 3 file firmware you don't need to check repartition option.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
unless the zip package of the frimware has those files separately you have to flash only the single tar file. it has all the files integrated. the only change is its automatically flashed we dont need to select it manually
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Usually you don't need to flash multiple file firmware. You should flash it if you want to fully wipe your phone's system and data partitions from previous Rom junks (like branding). You also don't need separate bootloader because it's usually in .pda with Rom (primary and secondary bootloader files) and are flashed automatically.
U must be also absolutely sure what you are doing if you want to repartition with .pit file information. If there are no problems with your partition layout it's better to not touch this option because in case of some failure while flashing you could brick your shiny new phone.
There is not many 3 files firmware in net but you can find it if you do some search. It's also important to find one which corresponding with your region to have correct CSC settings.
Here you go 3 file firmware for XEO region:
https://hotfile.com/dl/158814567/30ec3bc/GT-I9300_XEO_I9300XXALEF_I9300OXFALEA_I9300XXLEF.rar.html
Remember - do not use repartition with one file firmware. If you must perform repartition use 3 file firmware with correct .pit file (usually newest mx.pit). But even with 3 file firmware you don't need to check repartition option.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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thank you for the 3 file firmware !
SirKunon said:
Usually you don't need to flash multiple file firmware. You should flash it if you want to fully wipe your phone's system and data partitions from previous Rom junks (like branding). You also don't need separate bootloader because it's usually in .pda with Rom (primary and secondary bootloader files) and are flashed automatically.
U must be also absolutely sure what you are doing if you want to repartition with .pit file information. If there are no problems with your partition layout it's better to not touch this option because in case of some failure while flashing you could brick your shiny new phone.
There is not many 3 files firmware in net but you can find it if you do some search. It's also important to find one which corresponding with your region to have correct CSC settings.
Here you go 3 file firmware for XEO region:
https://hotfile.com/dl/158814567/30ec3bc/GT-I9300_XEO_I9300XXALEF_I9300OXFALEA_I9300XXLEF.rar.html
Remember - do not use repartition with one file firmware. If you must perform repartition use 3 file firmware with correct .pit file (usually newest mx.pit). But even with 3 file firmware you don't need to check repartition option.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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can u pl provide mirror.....thanks
mervingeo said:
can u pl provide mirror.....thanks
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Here you go, Rom with new, safe boot loader included (sudden death proof): http://egofiles.com/Yn5GtUML116AGHhM/I9300XXALEF_NEWBL_v2_alexndr.7z
Wysłane z mojego GT-I9300 przy użyciu Tapatalka
I*have an android version 2.3.4 and does not search for me and yet sgsII update has already JB long. What to do to have searched this update? CSC changed even with the KOR on the XEO and still nothing ... Please help!
DarNex said:
I*have an android version 2.3.4 and does not search for me and yet sgsII update has already JB long. What to do to have searched this update? CSC changed even with the KOR on the XEO and still nothing ... Please help!
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If you are having trouble to search for the latest updates for your s2, I suggest going on samfirmware and search for the latest update(google it, open the website, click check for firmware and select details accordingly.). You will need to make a samfirmware account but after that, you can download the file. The .zip file that you download must be flashed with ODIN.
If you don't know how to install this .zip file using odin, follow these steps:
1. Extract the download firmware making sure that you extract the .tar file from the .zip
2. Open ODIN, if you haven't downloaded it yet, google it and click the xda link.
3. Plug in you phone into your computer making sure it is in download mode (press and hold volume down, home, power)
4. Click on the PDA button and locate the .tar firmware file and select it.
5. Click start
6. Once it says successful, your phone will reboot. Quickly make your phone boot into recovery mode(volume up, home, power)
7. Once you are in the recovery menu, navigate the menu with volume buttons and select and confirm factory reset and wipe cache partition (this will delete your apps, but your files will be kept.
8. Reboot your phone then voila, your phone has the latest stock firmware!
I*can not use Odin because my computer does not search the phone.
DarNex said:
I*can not use Odin because my computer does not search the phone.
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Even on download mode? If yes, I suggest using mobile odin and download the files, then put the on your phones internal memory. You should try custom stock roms like Neat rom since a lot of the bloat ware from samsung can be removed. I think to do both steps, your phone needs to be pre-rooted. So you will need to download an app that will root your phone. Search on xda (and search on google) for easy root methods or root app. With custom rom method (and after rooting your phone), you will need to install it using CWM or TWRP recovery (volume up, home, power)
But I do not know how to make root android 2.3.4 without a computer.
DarNex said:
But I do not know how to make root android 2.3.4 without a computer.
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Easy, just download the root app( try framaroot) on xda using your phone and install that app, making sure unknown sources are allowed, then run it, tap the required exploit then, you're done. You can download the custom rom using your phone too. But, if you don't want to use your computer, this will take longer to do. Since your phone is now rooted, you can also use mobile odin too! For custom stock rom (4.1.2 neat rom), you will need to use rom manager, download the latest recovery for s2 then install it. After, you need to download a Jelly bean kernel onto your phone's internal storage (search for apolo kernel by Pedestre), then download the custom rom into your phones internal storage. Using the steps I've said before, go into recovery mode, then:
Press install from zip, select whichever storage location you downloaded your files in, select the JB kernel, then once it installs, your phone will reboot. You will notice your phone will not boot properly and will restart back into the recovery. Once booting back into recovery, install the neat rom zip file and then the aroma installer will pop up with all the options you can choose from.
I can not use the computer because the computer does not detect the phone. And I'd like to stock JB 4.1.2, does not want a custom rom. and how to write it stock JB by mobile odin? And if mobil odin must be PRO or lite?
DarNex said:
I can not use the computer because the computer does not detect the phone. And I'd like to stock JB 4.1.2, does not want a custom rom. and how to write it stock JB by mobile odin? And if mobil odin must be PRO or lite?
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Then you will still need to do the rooting of your phone. When you download the stock official rom from a website like samfirmware (onto your phones internal storage), you will need to extract it with rar for android (you need to extract the .tar file). Then you basically need to open the odin mobile app, select the pda file then your phone should do install the stock rom. Sorry about saying to download mobile odin from the play store, I forgot chainfire (the dev) made it so you needed to download the .apk file from xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2719771&d=1398965576 The one on the play store was an optional payment to support the dev.
I'll try. Is odin mobile is safe?
DarNex said:
I'll try. Is odin mobile is safe?
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As long as you select the right file for the right usage. (E.g PDA for phone software, etc) if you follow my steps, your phone should be all good. Just make sure you have enough battery during the process.
what about the bootloader? On another forum I asked was it said that the renovation of GB / ICS to JB need to update the bootloader.
DarNex said:
what about the bootloader? On another forum I asked was it said that the renovation of GB / ICS to JB need to update the bootloader.
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The boot loader should already come with the stock rom package. When I flashed stock ics on my device, it automatically downgraded the bootloader for me. Note: sometimes, stock firmware packages can have more than one file included, but they have the uses stated at the end of the file name.
So this means that you do not need the bootloader I upgrade I can immediately upload the stock JB?
DarNex said:
So this means that you do not need the bootloader I upgrade I can immediately upload the stock JB?
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Once again. The bootloader is automatically updated during the upgrade process. No additional steps required to update bootloader. So yes, you can just flash JB immediately.
And if he needs to upload cwm rom for mobile odin?
DarNex said:
And if he needs to upload cwm rom for mobile odin?
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Sorry. I don't understand what you're saying.
Longer valid ive loaded the system works!
This is the Odin flashables for the PH1 update retrieved from Kies3. I find it different that the ROM is in four files, and I don't know how to combine them. You will actually need to select all four check boxes in Odin 3.11 or newer, and select the correct files based on their prefixes. Just a reminder: remember to backup everything so you don't lose anything!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQVjd1ZDZNTmFaazQ/view?usp=sharing
Here's my pre-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-custom-recovery-rom-stock-pre-t3449350/page1
Here's my non-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...stom-recovery-rom-stock-rooted-t3449321/page1
Thank you!
cameljock said:
Thank you!
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Did it upgrade your system, leaving your apps intact, or did it factory reset?
Greaper88 said:
Did it upgrade your system, leaving your apps intact, or did it factory reset?
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Factory reset
Sent from my Nexus s using XDA-Developers mobile app
Thank you for this! I have a G900P I had flashed over to boost and used for several months and now going to flash back to sprint.
Greaper88 said:
This is the Odin flashables for the PH1 update retrieved from Kies3. I find it different that the ROM is in four files, and I don't know how to combine them. You will actually need to select all four check boxes in Odin 3.11 or newer, and select the correct files based on their prefixes. Just a reminder: remember to backup everything so you don't lose anything!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQVjd1ZDZNTmFaazQ/view?usp=sharing
Here's my pre-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-custom-recovery-rom-stock-pre-t3449350/page1
Here's my non-rooted TWRP ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...stom-recovery-rom-stock-rooted-t3449321/page1
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Thank you for this, if I'm wanting to keep my custom recovery and be rooted would I just select the BL, CP, and CSC then flash the stock rooted in TWRP? And can I load all 3 in Odin at once or is there an order I should flash in? I remember when I flashed to OK2 I had to do a specific order and pull the battery in between, wasn't sure if that's still the case. Thanks in advance.
I honestly don't know about the custom recovery using the Odin flash. You could try it, but you'd have to reinstall your SU binaries. These files will not work in TWRP. As for loading the files in Odin, yes, you load all of them at the same time. I would recommend trying the prerooted ROM I posted first.
Greaper88 said:
I honestly don't know about the custom recovery using the Odin flash. You could try it, but you'd have to reinstall your SU binaries. These files will not work in TWRP. As for loading the files in Odin, yes, you load all of them at the same time. I would recommend trying the prerooted ROM I posted first.
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Thank you, the pre-rooted ROM is in 7zip, doesn't it have to be zipped? Should I just extract and zip?
**edit** Nevermind, I bit the bullet and flashed the Odin file then my custom recovery afterwards. All is working, thank you for the guide and files.
Problem extracting files from the PHI zip
I'm trying to extract the files to a folder, but getting "unknown compression method" error so files won't extract. Is this common? Anyone seen this before? Is there another way to extract the files so I can load them individually into Odin?
Thanks
NOTE: I NO LONGER SUPPORT THIS DEVICE, SO I MAYBE LIMITED ON THE NUMBER OF QUESTIONS I CAN ANSWER THAT ARE RELATED TO THE DEVICE!
EDIT: NOW REQUESTING TESTERS FOR THE BOC7 & BOC8 FIRMWARES (FILES NOT YET OBTAINED, SO I DO NOT RECOMMEND APPLYING ATM). NOT RECOMMENDED IF YOU USE YOUR ALPHA AS A DAILY DRIVER! BEFORE "APPLYING", YOU MUST...
-Understand and be okay with the high-ish possibility of having your device brick during/after flash.
-Understand that if something does go wrong, you cannot put the blame on me. Follow all safety instructions for flashing and it should work fine.
PM ME IF INTERESTED!
Here you can download the official KitKat and Lollipop firmware for the SM-G850A.
As of right now, the SM-G850A can no longer be rooted.
Download Links:
KitKat 4 File Firmware Download (G850AUCU1ANH8): https://mega.nz/#!q4YBEYya!vvBRgCaq7EAhtQoaauuGiOL4h9ZWC11KtiMIzX29gns
KitKat Combo Firmware Download (G850AUCU1ANH8): https://mega.nz/#!6kgGSDpa!JhjNMpsKwQqPqv5EAyqsWteKcSthVe8WBqNcxB2afJE
Lollipop 4 File Firmware Download (G850AUCU1BOC6): https://mega.nz/#!6swkzbhb!eNhUkZqvVcNthluHQe4Gkmpa4dkAdvEyYaZ-u3OSyrc
Lollipop Combo Firmware Download (G850AUCU1BOC6): https://mega.nz/#!fgZ0iTxJ!Pwh6Laa1EyLAFgYuqfwUzR9BfpgwCnMgRWTD1x1JZW4
Odin v3.12 Download: https://mega.nz/#!KsZiHKTb!aEHdQgO7JAQeUwdJWqS0xoR3lyJH4ieJ6qTbVKce8Zk
If the links go down or won't work for some reason, please let me know.
Developers Tip: If you want to flash firmware without wiping your data, make sure there is no pit file selected under the PIT tab in Odin, then extract and remove cache.img.ext4 then repack as a .tar file. Applies to both combo and 4 file firmware packages. In 4 file packages, cache.img.ext4 is in the CSC file. However, in some cases this may put your device in a bootloop.
Cheers!
Sorry but... what is the diference between "4 file" and "combo"?
ifgiovanni said:
Sorry but... what is the diference between "4 file" and "combo"?
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The simplest way to explain 4 file is in Odin, there are 4 firmware slots. The "4 File .rar package" has the correct file for each slot in Odin to flash. Example, extract the .rar package you (might have) downloaded, and you will see 4 .tar files and the pit file. So the BL_xxx_xxxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx_xxxxxx_HOME.tar file would go in the BL slot in Odin.
Combo is basically all of those files that would be in the 4 .tar archives put into one. If you choose to download this file, the .tar package must be flashed though the AP slot in Odin.
And the .PIT file would go under the PIT tab in Odin.
If you don't want to lose your data while flashing, you can do this:
-Don't use the pit file in Odin
--or--
-If you chose to download the 4 file firmware, don't flash the CSC file and don't use the pit file.
--or--
-if you chose to download the combo firmware, you can use 7zip (I recommend downloading it onto your pc if you don't have it already) to extract the archive and delete cache.img.ext4, then repack the remaining files (Except the pit file) into a new .tar archive.
Cheers!
KingOfTheNet said:
The simplest way to explain 4 file is in Odin, there are 4 firmware slots. The "4 File .rar package" has the correct file for each slot in Odin to flash. Example, extract the .rar package you (might have) downloaded, and you will see 4 .tar files and the pit file. So the BL_xxx_xxxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx_xxxxxx_HOME.tar file would go in the BL slot in Odin.
Combo is basically all of those files that would be in the 4 .tar archives put into one. If you choose to download this file, the .tar package must be flashed though the AP slot in Odin.
And the .PIT file would go under the PIT tab in Odin.
If you don't want to lose your data while flashing, you can do this:
-Don't use the pit file in Odin
--or--
-If you chose to download the 4 file firmware, don't flash the CSC file and don't use the pit file.
--or--
-if you chose to download the combo firmware, you can use 7zip (I recommend downloading it onto your pc if you don't have it already) to extract the archive and delete cache.img.ext4, then repack the remaining files (Except the pit file) into a new .tar archive.
Cheers!
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have a problem. The process dont continue of step "apnhlos". Can you help me?
How to flash Lollipop rom on alpha. I Don't know how to flash 4 files via Odin. I have G850A Unlocked from AT&T model.
What Are the Steps for Data wipe and all that kind of Stuff Please Explain me all the steps to flash the rom on my Alpha.
Whatsapp me on +919665958993
ilive.co.in said:
How to flash Lollipop rom on alpha. I Don't know how to flash 4 files via Odin. I have G850A Unlocked from AT&T model.
What Are the Steps for Data wipe and all that kind of Stuff Please Explain me all the steps to flash the rom on my Alpha.
Whatsapp me on +919665958993
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Open Odin and look to the right of the window, you will see 4 buttons, named "BL" "AP" "CP" and "CSC"
Extract the respective 4 file firmware from the downloaded .rar package to your desktop or downloads folder and open the folder once completed.
From there, you can insert the 4 .tar files into Odin. Once in Odin, click on the BL slot and navigate to the folder that contains the extracted files. Once there, select the tar file with the letters BL at the very beginning, and vice versa.
Example: BL_G850AUCU1BOC6_G850AATT1BOC6_LRX22G_HOME.tar (which is the bootloader files for lollipop firmware) would go under the BL slot in Odin.
Screenshot: https://mega.nz/#!2pZlGboI!M5YA2RGn0ufZ_bdVIFg6AD3xIH3iHg00JrAgHoo0OP8
If you downloaded the combo (all in one) firmware package, extract everything in the .rar file and place the .tar package under the AP slot in Odin, and if you want to perform a clean reset, make sure the .PIT file is under the PIT tab then PIT slot in Odin and make sure that "NAND Erase All" and "Re-Partition" is checked under the 'Options' tab.
ifgiovanni said:
have a problem. The process dont continue of step "apnhlos". Can you help me?
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Did you download the 4 file or combo package?
ilive.co.in said:
How to flash Lollipop rom on alpha. I Don't know how to flash 4 files via Odin. I have G850A Unlocked from AT&T model.
What Are the Steps for Data wipe and all that kind of Stuff Please Explain me all the steps to flash the rom on my Alpha.
Whatsapp me on +919665958993
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Also are you wanting to wipe your data or no?
ifgiovanni said:
have a problem. The process dont continue of step "apnhlos". Can you help me?
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I've tested all 4 of the firmware packages and each of them flashed no problem. What firmware version are you on right now? You can check that by going into Settings --> Device --> About Device.
KingOfTheNet said:
I've tested all 4 of the firmware packages and each of them flashed no problem. What firmware version are you on right now? You can check that by going into Settings --> Device --> About Device.
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I tried with combo and with 4 files.
I have 5.0.2.
ifgiovanni said:
I tried with combo and with 4 files.
I have 5.0.2.
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The device hasn't received any ota updates so the flash should work. Did you download the version of Odin I posted on this thread? And did you try the lollipop or the kitkat firmware?
KingOfTheNet said:
The device hasn't received any ota updates so the flash should work. Did you download the version of Odin I posted on this thread? And did you try the lollipop or the kitkat firmware?
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Yes i tried with the version that you posted.
Is necesary to wipe data?
ifgiovanni said:
Yes i tried with the version that you posted.
Is necesary to wipe data?
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Wiping data will be pointless if Odin can't flash the firmware completely. Did you test the lollipop firmware or the kitkat firmware?
KingOfTheNet said:
Wiping data will be pointless if Odin can't flash the firmware completely. Did you test the lollipop firmware or the kitkat firmware?
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First time with kitkat I left it all night and it didnt end.
I have disconnected the phone in the morning and not started, then I installed the bootloader (of lolipop) alone and it is doing well.
ifgiovanni said:
First time with kitkat I left it all night and it didnt end.
I have disconnected the phone in the morning and not started, then I installed the bootloader (of lolipop) alone and it is doing well.
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Try booting your phone into download mode then reflash the Lollipop bootloader in Odin (BL File goes under the BL slot for 4 file). If you are not wanting to wipe your data, and if you downloaded the 4 file firmware, you can simply reflash the lollipop bootloader files then afterwards go back into download mode then reflash the AP and CP file. The actual bootloader in the phone does allow the flashing of different firmware versions for the device so it sounds like a small bootloader issue.
ifgiovanni said:
First time with kitkat I left it all night and it didnt end.
I have disconnected the phone in the morning and not started, then I installed the bootloader (of lolipop) alone and it is doing well.
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You also said that Odin was stuck on something during flash. Do you know what file was it stuck on (What file it said at the top left-hand corner of the Odin window)?
ifgiovanni said:
First time with kitkat I left it all night and it didnt end.
I have disconnected the phone in the morning and not started, then I installed the bootloader (of lolipop) alone and it is doing well.
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Try a different usb port on your computer, and if the same thing happens, try a different usb cable or switch the ports again.
No roots available still for g850a?There are other sites showing a root method
Is it possible to root if the g850a is flashed back to kit kat? has any one tried to flash the TWRP recovery available on their website for the slte? is that only for the exynos version? and possible try rooting throgh there?
kevace1 said:
Is it possible to root if the g850a is flashed back to kit kat? has any one tried to flash the TWRP recovery available on their website for the slte? is that only for the exynos version? and possible try rooting throgh there?
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The G850A Has a locked bootloader, therefore, cannot run TWRP or any custom kernel or recovery.
Cheers!