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What's a known, working procedure for flashing a different firmware on my X10a? Currently it's got an AT&T R2CA016 firmware on it and I want to debrand the phone.
I've went through numerous guides, using the PC Companion and Update Service to replace files, problem is, the software tells me my phone is up to date, additionally there's no "Re-install" button on this software, so using the SE software seems useless.
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Restore.
Thanks.
aln688 said:
What's a known, working procedure for flashing a different firmware on my X10a? Currently it's got an AT&T R2CA016 firmware on it and I want to debrand the phone.
I've went through numerous guides, using the PC Companion and Update Service to replace files, problem is, the software tells me my phone is up to date, additionally there's no "Re-install" button on this software, so using the SE software seems useless.
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Resture.
Thanks.
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I was stuck on 020 for ages, the old method (replacing the files) no longer works and if it does it complete luck. the method i used to debrand can be found at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
download the version for your region, country or whatever. follow the instructions to install the 026 generic firmware and viola its debranded with the latest firmware
vengeance1990 said:
I was stuck on 020 for ages, the old method (replacing the files) no longer works and if it does it complete luck. the method i used to debrand can be found at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=683793
download the version for your region, country or whatever. follow the instructions to install the 026 generic firmware and viola its debranded with the latest firmware
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Thanks, I'll give it a try later this afternoon. I just reading up on the Omnius method? It seems to rely on decrypted ROMs, which contain "phone.zip" and "android_xxx.zip". Any particular page to start reading the relevant information on? There's a 103 pages in that thread!
aln688 said:
Thanks, I'll give it a try later this afternoon. I just reading up on the Omnius method? It seems to rely on decrypted ROMs, which contain "phone.zip" and "android_xxx.zip".
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Not to familiar with that method i dont think, i didnt read much into though (as i was getting ready for the 2.1 update)
the one i used was easy enough to use, basically click the exe which brings up a command prompt file, connect your phone in flash mode, hit any key and let it do its thing, worked perfectly first time after trying the switch the files method about 12 times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...49#post8170549
use the firmware files on there instead of the other one, thats the one i used
vengeance1990 said:
Not to familiar with that method i dont think, i didnt read much into though (as i was getting ready for the 2.1 update)
the one i used was easy enough to use, basically click the exe which brings up a command prompt file, connect your phone in flash mode, hit any key and let it do its thing, worked perfectly first time after trying the switch the files method about 12 times
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I don't see any firmware links on that page, it's actually on the next page, page 43. A generic X10a R2BA026 firmware is listed there. I might give that a go, either way, SEUS of PC Companion is out in regards to flashing my phone, they won't work.
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
Deadx10 said:
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
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What guide did you use to debrand your phone? Can you give me a specific link?
I'm not bothered if it's locked to AT&T, I just want the AT&T garbage removed from it, I thought rooting would do that, but rooting just gives me super-user access to muck up the phone by deleting crucial system files!
UPDATE: I used the Grospolina method, here. So far so good, at least my phone boots! This method worked fine.
Deadx10 said:
I was able to debrand the phone by flashing with a generic X10a R2BA026 using EXploid one click guide, however it is still locked to ATT. Anyone knows how to unlock the phone? Thanks.
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If you're trying to use it on a different GSM network, You can Always go to one of the unlocking companies on the net...They use your IMEI number to unlock the phone.
OTHERWISE, If you're with AT&T, You CAN call customer care, Tell them you're traveling over-seas with your cell phone and you need it to be unlocked to use one of the UK's GSM Sim cards...
That's how I would do it personally
aln688 said:
I also looked at XS++ which couldn't connect to my phone. If anyone has an AT&T phone and has debranded it in the last month, please let me know which procedure you used.
FYI, I've backed up my APN using APN Backup & Restore.
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You SHOULD be good to go! Once you Root it with the generic firmware...If not, I'm CONFIDENT you can find someone to help ya on here with reflashing it to AT&T's Stock Firmware. I went through the entire root, rebranded mine (since I was talking about taking it back to AT&T for the Captivate) And have re-rooted it again without a hitch
I followed this guide, as posted by Grospolina, and it worked perfectly, flashing it to a R2BA026 ROM. The root option also worked, and I installed the Market fix. In general, this IS how I want my phone, no AT&T garbage-ware installed. I'm content with this.
I tried other flashing guides, involving SEUS and PC Companion, all of them were a waste of time, due to a) The software kept telling me my phone was "up to date", and b) There was no "re-install" button to re-install the ROM on the phone. I WAS going to try Omnius which I suspect is a "pay-for" option, but this Grospolina guide worked 1st time. Many thanks to you Grospolina!
Now I can be busy re-installing some apps I wanted, and possibly restoring my APN file, I'm unsure if I need to at this point.
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If you're trying to use it on a different GSM network, You can Always go to one of the unlocking companies on the net...They use your IMEI number to unlock the phone.
OTHERWISE, If you're with AT&T, You CAN call customer care, Tell them you're traveling over-seas with your cell phone and you need it to be unlocked to use one of the UK's GSM Sim cards...
That's how I would do it personally
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I called AT&T and they said that under some policies between AT&T and Manufacturer, they can't release the code. They asked to have the original owner of the phone to call in since I don't have the account with AT&T. I got this phone off Ebay, so I can't have the original owner to call in. I wonder if there is any other way to unlock it, because it is dead to me now since I can't use it under any other network....
it was previously on 4.1.2.
I flashed Omni 2.4 on s3.
It was not showing signals of network (In Pakistan)
went to sammobiles.com for new firmware.
it is international version so i took for south africa (as phone came from south africa) flashed that rom and it is stucked on BOOTLOOP.
i want to go on official 4.3/4.4.
tries searching on google but failed
if someone can help to make it run back
prefered 4.4 or 4.3 with network signals in Pakistan.
Forums says goto recovery . Volup+Home+Power is not working for me
i just can enter into download mode
Regards
Get a stock .tar.md5 package from www.sammobile.com and flash it using Odin. Then boot into recovery, restore to factory defaults, and clear cache then reboot. Everything should be working properly. If you lost network flash the latest NA8 modem file.
Saad_ said:
Get a stock .tar.md5 package from www.sammobile.com and flash it using Odin. Then boot into recovery, restore to factory defaults, and clear cache then reboot. Everything should be working properly. If you lost network flash the latest NA8 modem file.
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there are so many roms for different countries for pakistan is not present when i write i9300 in firmware search.
which one should i install??
saadtariq73 said:
there are so many roms for different countries for pakistan is not present when i write i9300 in firmware search.
which one should i install??
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Any country it doesn't matter as long as not a one for a specific carrier.
solved this problem now i m not able to receive calls it says that NOT REGISTERED ON NETWORK,IMEI IS OK.
any solution to that
saadtariq73 said:
solved this problem now i m not able to receive calls it says that NOT REGISTERED ON NETWORK,IMEI IS OK.
any solution to that
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Do you have a modem (baseband) compatible with your region?
If yes, is your phone unlocked (to be used with any carrier)?
Think about this last question carefully. Unlocking through software (like the galaxy sim unlock app) can be lost when flashing latest firmwares because of the efs format change. That might be why you get not registered on network.
If your phone was unlocked through imei (with a code provided by the carrier) or if it was factory unlocked (never locked in the first place) then I don't know whats wrong with it, sorry.
Hi guys,
today i got a LG V10, and I want to update it to Android nougat.
I saw this toturial: https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/general/how-to-manually-install-android-7-0-t3624444
Can I use it on my LG V10 H960AY? I don't really know what the diffrences are.
Thanks
Other than regions, I couldn't find any differences. Here are few links for your reference :
1. https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960a-firmwares/
2. https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/
3. https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-regions-descriptions/
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/general/lg-h960ay-ar-root-h960ay-variant-using-t3340411
sanctitude888 said:
Other than regions, I couldn't find any differences. Here are few links for your reference :
1. https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960a-firmwares/
2. https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/
3. https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-regions-descriptions/
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10/general/lg-h960ay-ar-root-h960ay-variant-using-t3340411
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I see that the h960ay doesnt have a nougat firmware. I want to try the h960a firmware on my phone. You think it could work?
Most likely it will work. Backup your important data first. Things to be considered :
1. Use LG Up i/o LG Bridge
2. I flash dz instead of kdz, kdz won't flash, it's there in other thread explaining conversion.
3. If you're on L than flash 960A's android L first. Same thing if you're on MM, flash 960A''s MM first. We need to anticipate possible downgrading issue.
4. Flash in proper sequence L to MM to N, Don't skip
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Flashing process seems to stuck at certain percentage, don't panic, do not unplug cable or press any button. It'll finish properly.
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Most likely it will work. Backup your important data first. Things to be considered :
1. Use LG Up i/o LG Bridge
2. I flash dz instead of kdz, kdz won't flash, it's there in other thread explaining conversion.
3. If you're on L than flash 960A's android L first. Same thing if you're on MM, flash 960A''s MM first. We need to anticipate possible downgrading issue.
4. Flash in proper sequence L to MM to N, Don't skip
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I have MM (6.0), so first flash the 960A MM?
Can you give me links for those downloads? I don't really understand, kdz, dz...
Thanks for your help!
Edit: Maybe do u have skype or something to help me?
If u have time and power for this of course, if not, it's ok
Requirement :
1. Firmware from above link #1
2. Flashing tool from https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
3. Extract dz from kdz https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575
4. Flash related dz
This is what I did to make things worked :
1. Uninstall LG USB drive, reinstall using the latest
2. COM Port number detected by LG UP must be the same as one in device manager properties, if not switch COM Port # manually under "Advanced" (a guy also change Flow control to hardware) but I didn't do this.
3. I used dz format instead of kdz for successful flashing WindowsLGFrirmwareExtract
4. When flashing reached 99% in download mode, LG Up showed 80% and it will stuck for quite some time, don't panic it's progressing eventually and rebooting several times afterwards until you see the bootanimation and got into the upgraded Android.
sanctitude888 said:
Requirement :
1. Firmware from above link #1
2. Flashing tool from https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
3. Extract dz from kdz https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2600575
4. Flash related dz
This is what I did to make things worked :
1. Uninstall LG USB drive, reinstall using the latest
2. COM Port number detected by LG UP must be the same as one in device manager properties, if not switch COM Port # manually under "Advanced" (a guy also change Flow control to hardware) but I didn't do this.
3. I used dz format instead of kdz for successful flashing WindowsLGFrirmwareExtract
4. When flashing reached 99% in download mode, LG Up showed 80% and it will stuck for quite some time, don't panic it's progressing eventually and rebooting several times afterwards until you see the bootanimation and got into the upgraded Android.
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Thank you so much!
2 Questions:
1. is it matter which firmware i take? because i see it divided by regions, and mine isn't there. I'm from israel.
2. First I need to flash the MM H960A? is it matter which region I take, does it need to be the same with the Nougat?
Thanks again, I really ap;preciate it
Closest would be middle eastern versiom, either way it'll be painful once you enter android after successful flashing because you have to deal with unfamiliar language. Just search tap the three dots, select, scroll down till you find a row with A where you can switch the language. Anyway, I have more reference (link) on other devices which I can't access at the moment. I'll get back to you later on today. It took me a few days with proper infos before proceeding with flashing. So be patient a bit
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Closest would be middle eastern versiom, either way it'll be painful once you enter android after successful flashing because you have to deal with unfamiliar language. Just search tap the three dots, select, scroll down till you find a row with A where you can switch the language. Anyway, I have more reference (link) on other devices which I can't access at the moment. I'll get back to you later on today. It took me a few days with proper infos before proceeding with flashing. So be patient a bit
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About the language, English is good for me.
Anyway, I planned to flash the phone only on thursday, so I have time. If I won't know what I'm doing, I'll wait. I know the risks and I don't want to destroy my phone.
Waiting for your reference.
Thanks a lot!
Well, my LG V10 is f600s (Korean, SKT operator) which surprisingly comes with T mobile software version. So after flashing, the default language is Korean. It is important to flash according to your board type. I finally find this guide, page 1 method didn't work so I use this one instead
1. download AIDA.apk. Find the serial number. For me LGF600Sb56 ........
2. download rom F600S20l_00_0503.kdz / F600S30d_00_0510.kdz https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-f600s-firmwares/
3. download WindowsLGFirmwareExtract.1.2.6.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2600575
4. In the program, click on KDZ / TOT file OPEN. Find rom F600S20l_00_0503.kdz and click Extract KDZ.
5. Extracted rom must be F600S20l00.dz
6. Download the Common.rar folder. Extract to LGUP to model folder. It works for me. https://uloz.to/!9byYOh354OyJ/lgv10common-rar
7. Connect your phone in the download mode and run LGUP. Turn LGUP off and on again. Wait until a large program window opens. It was small for me.
8. flash rom
9. Done
It can be found here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...h901-korean-board-f600s-update-t3640999/page5
Please also read page 1 regarding how to get into download mode / bootloader for flashing but as previously mentioned method on page 1 didn't work, for me at least.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...g-v10-h901-korean-board-f600s-update-t3640999
Basic knowledge of USB Debugging / ADB is required. Credits to original contributors for sharing with us.
sanctitude888 said:
Well, my LG V10 is f600s (Korean, SKT operator) which surprisingly comes with T mobile software version. So after flashing, the default language is Korean. It is important to flash according to your board type. I finally find this guide, page 1 method didn't work so I use this one instead
1. download AIDA.apk. Find the serial number. For me LGF600Sb56 ........
2. download rom F600S20l_00_0503.kdz / F600S30d_00_0510.kdz https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-f600s-firmwares/
3. download WindowsLGFirmwareExtract.1.2.6.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2600575
4. In the program, click on KDZ / TOT file OPEN. Find rom F600S20l_00_0503.kdz and click Extract KDZ.
5. Extracted rom must be F600S20l00.dz
6. Download the Common.rar folder. Extract to LGUP to model folder. It works for me. https://uloz.to/!9byYOh354OyJ/lgv10common-rar
7. Connect your phone in the download mode and run LGUP. Turn LGUP off and on again. Wait until a large program window opens. It was small for me.
8. flash rom
9. Done
It can be found here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...h901-korean-board-f600s-update-t3640999/page5
Please also read page 1 regarding how to get into download mode / bootloader for flashing but as previously mentioned method on page 1 didn't work, for me at least.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...g-v10-h901-korean-board-f600s-update-t3640999
Basic knowledge of USB Debugging / ADB is required. Credits to original contributors for sharing with us.
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My serial number is LGH960ba7b93...
So what does it mean? Which software I need to download? This: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960-firmwares/ or https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960a-firmwares/ ?
Can you please give me the names of the firmwares? Because I don't understand what are the diffrences are.
Reminds that mine is H960AY, that doesn't have Nougat firmaware.
Sorry for asking so much questions, I want to be sure about this 100%
Thank you so much for your time and help!
Oops, my bad, just copying as it is from original post, firmware to be flashed should be H960A20c_00_0223.kdz which is latest Android M for H960A. Just in case also prepare your current stock firmware from https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/ , one suitable to your operator, just in case.
sanctitude888 said:
Oops, my bad, just copying as it is from original post, firmware to be flashed should be H960A20c_00_0223.kdz which is latest Android M for H960A. Just in case also prepare your current stock firmware from https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/ , one suitable to your operator, just in case.
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OK, I'll do it.
Can you give me the name of the latest android nougat for my phone? is this ok? H960A30a_00_0726.kdz
Trovine said:
OK, I'll do it.
Can you give me the name of the latest android nougat for my phone? is this ok? H960A30a_00_0726.kdz up
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Since you are currently on Android M H960AY, than according to https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/
The one you are currenyly using should be one of the followings
ISR
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
CCM
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20b_00_0217.kdz
PCL
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
sanctitude888 said:
Since you are currently on Android M H960AY, than according to https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/
The one you are currenyly using should be one of the followings
ISR
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
CCM
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20b_00_0217.kdz
PCL
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
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Attached is my software version, kindly check yours for more proper proceeding
sanctitude888 said:
Since you are currently on Android M H960AY, than according to https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960ay-firmwares/
The one you are currenyly using should be one of the followings
ISR
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
CCM
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20b_00_0217.kdz
PCL
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
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It is:
ISR
Mid. East/Africa
IL/Israel H960AY20c_00_0223.kdz
I'll download it
About the H960A versions (that I'll flash)
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h960a-firmwares/
You told me that the last M is this: H960A20c_00_0223.kdz
There are 3 versions:
AGR
Africa
DZ/Algeria
ARE
Mid. East/Africa
AE/United Arab Emirates
GCC
Mid. East/Africa
AE/United Arab Emirates
do you know which one i need to download?
Either of the Middle East version, one of them is for African Region
OOPS.. erase it if you can
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Either of the Middle East version, one of them is for African Region
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OK, I'll download them.
so just follow step by step with the guide that you gave me? first time with android M, second with Nougat?
The guide:
1. download AIDA.apk. Find the serial number. For me LGF600Sb56 ........
2. download rom F600S20l_00_0503.kdz / F600S30d_00_0510.kdz https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-f600s-firmwares/
3. download WindowsLGFirmwareExtract.1.2.6.1 https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2600575
4. In the program, click on KDZ / TOT file OPEN. Find rom F600S20l_00_0503.kdz and click Extract KDZ.
5. Extracted rom must be F600S20l00.dz
6. Download the Common.rar folder. Extract to LGUP to model folder. It works for me. https://uloz.to/!9byYOh354OyJ/lgv10common-rar
7. Connect your phone in the download mode and run LGUP. Turn LGUP off and on again. Wait until a large program window opens. It was small for me.
8. flash rom
9. Done
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Yup make sure nothing is wrong with H960A Android M first, because once you're on Android N it's highly probable you can't go back to Android M due to anti rollback
So I managed to downgrade to successfully unlock my bootloader however I am now stuck on 8.0.0.046(092Y) and am unable to OTA update. I have installed magisk and TWRP and they are both currently working however I am curious as to why I cannot update to a newer 8.0 OTA firmware. Any suggestions? The device is an ANE-LX3 single sim.
Because you used wrong firmware.
(092y) or similar numbers are here because wrong firmware..
At least that was case for me, when I installed single SIM firmware over dual SIM phone, and of course, that build number not exist in update servers, so no updates here, till you fix your firmware
Arnys said:
Because you used wrong firmware.
(092y) or similar numbers are here because wrong firmware..
At least that was case for me, when I installed single SIM firmware over dual SIM phone, and of course, that build number not exist in update servers, so no updates here, till you fix your firmware
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This is what I feared, thanks for confirming. I am hoping flashing this will solve my issues. Any advice before doing so?
metalfangs said:
This is what I feared, thanks for confirming. I am hoping flashing this will solve my issues. Any advice before doing so?
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HM.. in link you gave here, is writed about ane-lx1, you mentioned your phone are ane-lx3 single sim, so, I'm not sure it can fix your problem..
And I'm not used that files, and can't say anything about that.
And more important, what was full build number for your phone, aka ane-lx3c779, something like that, can you find it? Then I maybe be able to help.
And ,wulda be great if you type down all you did with phone, what used, etc.
Arnys said:
HM.. in link you gave here, is writed about ane-lx1, you mentioned your phone are ane-lx3 single sim, so, I'm not sure it can fix your problem..
And I'm not used that files, and can't say anything about that..
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I noticed the file name is LX1 however in the description it says its for all models which is confusing. Any idea where I could find an official firmware download for LX3? Even a functional custom rom compatible with my device would be fine if I could find one.
I used hisuite to first downgrade and then used the firmware from this post to dload downgrade again in order to unlock the bootloader. I then factory reset after successfully unlocking the bootloader which left me at build 046.
To be honest I cannot remember what the original build number was although c779 does sound very familiar.
metalfangs said:
I noticed the file name is LX1 however in the description it says its for all models which is confusing. Any idea where I could find an official firmware download for LX3? Even a functional custom rom compatible with my device would be fine if I could find one.
I used hisuite to first downgrade and then used the firmware from this post to dload downgrade again in order to unlock the bootloader. I then factory reset after successfully unlocking the bootloader which left me at build 046.
To be honest I cannot remember what the original build number was although c779 does sound very familiar.
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Hm, did you tried erecovery method ? Maybe that can fix your problem
metalfangs said:
So I managed to downgrade to successfully unlock my bootloader however I am now stuck on 8.0.0.046(092Y) and am unable to OTA update. I have installed magisk and TWRP and they are both currently working however I am curious as to why I cannot update to a newer 8.0 OTA firmware. Any suggestions? The device is an ANE-LX3 single sim.
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Hello there brother. May I humbly ask how did you get your bootloader unlocked after downgrading? Can you share some steps please if you don't mind. Thank you
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
SpectreCular said:
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
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I also have the Samsung A21 from T Mobile (SM-A21UZKATMB). The phone is unlocked by T Mobile but there is no OEM bootloader unlock button under the Developer mode. Changing the date (forward and backward in time), then run the software update did not solve the OEM bootloader unlock button problem. I suspect the carrier (T Mobile) has disabled this function. You will need to unlock the bootloader to install the stock firmware.
To those who have enabled the OEM bootloader in the A21. Is your phone locked to a carrier in the USA like Verizon or T Mobile?
I also have the SM215DL, using straight talk utilizing verizon service, I also cannot unlock the bootloader. Everything you guys did, I did. Nothing worked.
samsung has done this to all A series phones intended for the U.S. from what i understand
Where there's a will, there's a way... someone has messed with my phone too do doesn't that mean that they're altering the data/data partition to r/w. Did you guys try fastboot flashing unlock vs. fastboot oem unlock. I'm going to contact Samsung about this and let u all know what's up.
And also why would there be a usb debugging port if this phone can't be modded? Idon't know the answer but maybe someone more expediency could come in and help us out. I also wonder if the flash_image command or just dd it would bypass it?
... there is NO way, to root the A21(s), see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-possibility.4130739/page-12#post-84944589
MaBo2020 said:
... there is NO way, to root the A21(s), see here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-possibility.4130739/page-12#post-84944589
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I confirm that I have rooted my A21S sucessfully using this modified magisk (U3 Rom). No need to patch the whole AP.tar file, just patch boot.img file only. I upload my patched boot.img for those who need it. Just flash it via odin in AP slot. Thank you very much @grccorps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-tar.5299081/
thatha said:
I confirm that I have rooted my A21S sucessfully using this modified magisk (U3 Rom). No need to patch the whole AP.tar file, just patch boot.img file only. I upload my patched boot.img for those who need it. Just flash it via odin in AP slot. Thank you very much @grccorps.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/boot-tar.5299081/
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... exactly Step-by-Step, how u do it with downloadlinks of all Software, what u used !
Many Peoples writes, that they have rooted the A21s, but no one shows, how ! With the newest Firmware u cant rooted the Phone, because there is no working TWRP, SuperSU or MAGISK - Version out for this Phone !
MaBo2020 said:
... exactly Step-by-Step, how u do it with downloadlinks of all Software, what u used !
Many Peoples writes, that they have rooted the A21s, but no one shows, how ! With the newest Firmware u cant rooted the Phone, because there is no working TWRP, SuperSU or MAGISK - Version out for this Phone !
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Extract boot.img from AP.tar, then use modified-magisk to patched it
... this Methode is not working, i try it many Times, no RootAcess ! Again: if u have newer Firmware on this Phone (End 2020 - until now) u cant root this Phone ! Maybe on ure Phone an older Firmware ...
And this is my U5 patched boot.img
MaBo2020 said:
... this Methode is not working, i try it many Times, no RootAcess ! Again: if u have newer Firmware on this Phone (End 2020 - until now) u cant root this Phone ! Maybe on ure Phone an older Firmware ...
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I have just made a post here, you can try it
[SHARING] HOW TO ROOT A21S STOCK ROM WITH MAGISK
Hello friends I just want to share how to root A21S stock rom in case anybody needs it: 1. Unlock bootloader 2. (On PC) Extract boot.img.lz4 from AP...tar file, then copy it to phone 3. (On phone) Install ZArchiver to extract boot.img from...
forum.xda-developers.com
... and u shure, it its for the A21s or for A21 ?
The only hope of getting root on this phone is if you find a Dev who's interested enough to build a bootstrap recovery. I've not looked at the firmware & have no idea if there's an exploit that would work for that purpose.
Bootstrap recovery was the only way of getting root/custom recovery back in the days of Motorola D2 & Droid X, the original Droid X. Motorola was THE phone for development... Liberty ROM, Gummy ROM, Simply Stunning, etc.
I would not hold out hopes for that to happen here.
Peace - MS
Seriousfreedom said:
samsung has done this to all A series phones intended for the U.S. from what i understand
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No, Samsung has done this to ALL North American models ever since the Galaxy S8. The bootloaders are not user-unlockable, like they are on international models. However, some models can be rooted via a software exploit if they're running very old firmware, or some models can even be bootloader unlocked via special files, if their firmware version is old enough
SpectreCular said:
I have a brand new Galaxy A21 (SM-S215DL). In Developer Options, there is NO OEM Unlock toggle (not even a grayed out one; it simply does NOT exist anywhere in settings). I have tried several different variants of the date/time trick to try to get it to appear, and none of them worked. But while in Download Mode, KG Status is shown as `CHECKING`, so doesn't that mean it should at least be visible? Do I even need to unlock my bootloader? Is it even possible?
Using Frija, I managed to get what I believe to be the correct stock firmware for my device. I also grabbed both of the latest official and patched versions of Odin. Flashing the stock firmware works, but flashing the patched Magisk AP fails with an AUTH error for file `vbmeta.img`, which leads me to believe that I actually DO need to unlock my bootloader... but if that's the case, I'm having trouble figuring out how to do so without the OEM toggle.
Is there anything else can I try?
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Mine is rooted. But you have to buy a token.
o.class.jav said:
Mine is rooted. But you have to buy a token.
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what token??
[email protected] said:
what token??
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The one generated by the SamPwns steady.bin flash.
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and where does one get 'TWRP' for the Samsung Galaxy A21S?? Thanks for the post its very detailed with very clear instructions, and i agree with you this is the tried and tested and perfect way of rooting your phone, only problem is that this is an unperect world a world where 'TWRP' for the SM-A217F does not exist
I just received a refurbished SM-S215DL (A21,) not as my provider's solution to the VoLTE soon to be required for 4G devices thing and right now it's a pretty severe downgrade for me since it lacks a lot of basic functionality I'm used to from my 2017 phone running LineageOS. Obviously it's pretty unlikely or probably outright impossible to ever see a real LineageOS ROM for this thing (and even if someone ever does it probably would be insanely unstable or incomplete,) but if I could at least root it (even if I have to manually patch or something) it would really help me out a lot. Has just nothing really been found short of sending some unknown person online some very very key device details and money (which I don't have or I'd be buying something else anyway)? (Also kind of suspicious that whatever method they're using isn't something available to the public anyway...)