Guyzz need help...
I have a s3 with german firmware...check screenshots...
so my problem is can i flash indian firmware 4.3 directly on german 4.1.2 via odin or i have to do anything extra...
plz reply me ASAP!
Thanx....
Ashish924 said:
Guyzz need help...
I have a s3 with german firmware...check screenshots...
so my problem is can i flash indian firmware 4.3 directly on german 4.1.2 via odin or i have to do anything extra...
plz reply me ASAP!
Thanx....
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If you got the I9300 model with no sim lock- no problem.
Ps- notice that if your current build is below EMG4, than your file partition will be changed to EFSv2,
needs to be noticed if you'll try to go back to 4.1.2 afterwards
amirTor said:
If you got the I9300 model with no sim lock- no problem.
Ps- notice that if your current build is below EMG4, than your file partition will be changed to EFSv2,
needs to be noticed if you'll try to go back to 4.1.2 afterwards
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I think he can go back after flashing 4.3 ROM. I have done that.
Aashish, you can install any ROM as per your requirement if SIM is not locked with any SP.
But there is a chances of loosing IMEI. So please take backup. Search and download MG4 modem handy.
KSKHH said:
I think he can go back after flashing 4.3 ROM. I have done that.
Aashish, you can install any ROM as per your requirement if SIM is not locked with any SP.
But there is a chances of loosing IMEI. So please take backup. Search and download MG4 modem handy.
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Sorry for noob quesn but what is SP and MG4 modem handy??
KSKHH said:
I think he can go back after flashing 4.3 ROM. I have done that.
Aashish, you can install any ROM as per your requirement if SIM is not locked with any SP.
But there is a chances of loosing IMEI. So please take backup. Search and download MG4 modem handy.
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Yeah what you propose seems very straightforward BUT it would be advisable to do a full backup INCLUDING EFS, just check the EFS box in TWRP for instance, as it's not usually included in a backup by default.
pjcarrmole said:
Yeah what you propose seems very straightforward BUT it would be advisable to do a full backup INCLUDING EFS, just check the EFS box in TWRP for instance, as it's not usually included in a backup by default.
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hey...i dont wanna void official status...i.e i dont want to install any custom recovery...i want everything to stay official
Ashish924 said:
hey...i dont wanna void official status...i.e i dont want to install any custom recovery...i want everything to stay official
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Ah I get it now, in which case I would be tempted to go to an Indian 4.1.2 firmware through ODIN and the update through OTA if that's possible. That would reduce the chase of stuffing up your EFS by using an official Samsung update procedure.
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Guys I need help please!
I was travelling the last 3 months with my S3 and my phone said there was an update and I did it (I was in Indonesia). Coming back to my country (Chile) I had no signal. After reading some forums I think I screwed up. Baseband is XXEMG4. IMEI is the same as appear in the back of my phone (I searched for it dialing *#06#). I don't know what to do to fix it. Sometimes I get signal but when I try to call it says that im not registered in the network. My phone is rooted but before upgrading I didnt backup the EFS. I factory reset it and nothing. Is the anything I can do?
I have signal but can't register to the network! But then the signal is lost and then comes back. Also can't call.
Please help me, I would appreciate a lot!!
Thanks for your time.
marracing said:
Guys I need help please!
I was travelling the last 3 months with my S3 and my phone said there was an update and I did it (I was in Indonesia). Coming back to my country (Chile) I had no signal. After reading some forums I think I screwed up. Baseband is XXEMG4. IMEI is the same as appear in the back of my phone (I searched for it dialing *#06#). I don't know what to do to fix it. Sometimes I get signal but when I try to call it says that im not registered in the network. My phone is rooted but before upgrading I didnt backup the EFS. I factory reset it and nothing. Is the anything I can do?
I have signal but can't register to the network! Also can't call.
Please help me, I would appreciate a lot!!
Thanks for your time.
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if you have imei correct , efs folder is not corrupct
i have here one gs3 with the same problem - i think upload OTA with firmware mg4 itv and baseband mg4
i flashed firmware again with odin -
now is with my wife for test
OTA update sometime get error
if not work is possible try to change modem(baseband)
nik60 said:
if you have imei correct , efs folder is not corrupct
i have here one gs3 with the same problem - i think upload OTA with firmware mg4 itv and baseband mg4
i flashed firmware again with odin -
now is with my wife for test
OTA update sometime get error
if not work is possible try to change modem(baseband)
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Please tell me if you got any luck. Thanks!
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Please tell me if you got any luck. Thanks!
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hi,
yes this evening
you can try to flash with odin , again
for change modem
1- open any firmware with winrar and extract "modem.bin" in your desktop
2- you can flash modem.bin in PHONE with odin
edit- firmware mg4 change efs partition - is not possible flash old modem but only mgX series
only with backup efs folder is possible downgrade
marracing said:
Guys I need help please!
I was travelling the last 3 months with my S3 and my phone said there was an update and I did it (I was in Indonesia). Coming back to my country (Chile) I had no signal. After reading some forums I think I screwed up. Baseband is XXEMG4. IMEI is the same as appear in the back of my phone (I searched for it dialing *#06#). I don't know what to do to fix it. Sometimes I get signal but when I try to call it says that im not registered in the network. My phone is rooted but before upgrading I didnt backup the EFS. I factory reset it and nothing. Is the anything I can do?
I have signal but can't register to the network! But then the signal is lost and then comes back. Also can't call.
Please help me, I would appreciate a lot!!
Thanks for your time.
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i'm from india and i flashed XXEMG4 the day it was released and after some days i was unable to make calls and was also unable to text people randomly! then i just flashed the indian f/w XXEMG5 and then the problem is no more! flash XXEMG5 via odin and check the result. if you face the problem again, flash the f/w-s that are released after MG4.
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nik60 said:
hi,
yes this evening
you can try to flash with odin , again
for change modem
1- open any firmware with winrar and extract "modem.bin" in your desktop
2- you can flash modem.bin in PHONE with odin
edit- firmware mg4 change efs partition - is not possible flash old modem but only mgX series
only with backup efs folder is possible downgrade
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So if I don't have the backup of the efs folder there's nothing I can do?
Thank you
marracing said:
Please tell me if you got any luck. Thanks!
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my s3 after reflash firmware mg4 with odin all working fine.
if you have a backup efs folder you can flash rom custom and use old modem
if you don't have a backup efs , if you flash another rom custom ,you need to flash mg4 modem
nik60 said:
my s3 after reflash firmware mg4 with odin all working fine.
if you have a backup efs folder you can flash rom custom and use old modem
if you don't have a backup efs , if you flash another rom custom ,you need to flash mg4 modem
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I reflashed and still nonetwork. Any other idea?
Can I flash a EMG2 firmware?
Please
marracing said:
Please
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you followed my suggestion? :/
sriram231092 said:
you followed my suggestion? :/
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Im sorry.
Right now I have my imei and SN correct. Do you think that I can corrupt it by upgrading to EMG5?
Thank you.
marracing said:
Im sorry.
Right now I have my imei and SN correct. Do you think that I can corrupt it by upgrading to EMG5?
Thank you.
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there won't be any problem as MG5 is released after MG4. i upgraded and faced no problem to date.
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Please
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yes
Hi, I'v flashed my I9003 with Project chaos 4.1.2 (very stable and beautiful) but data connection doesn't function. It's set in right mode. Help me!!! Thanks
gentleo said:
Hi, I'v flashed my I9003 with Project chaos 4.1.2 (very stable and beautiful) but data connection doesn't function. It's set in right mode. Help me!!! Thanks
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what was the firmware on your phone before you flashed this?
sriram231092 said:
what was the firmware on your phone before you flashed this?
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i9300xxemc2
gentleo said:
i9300xxemc2
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since the rom you flashed is based on MG5 latest release, it changes efs partition into a new format.
1st simple step: check your apn settings.
is your imei okay?
if yes, then flash stock MG5 via odin and then root it and flash the same rom via mobile odin.
quildsy band
sriram231092 said:
since the rom you flashed is based on MG5 latest release, it changes efs partition into a new format.
1st simple step: check your apn settings.
is your imei okay?
if yes, then flash stock MG5 via odin and then root it and flash the same rom via mobile odin.
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My APN is ok. What do you meann flash stock Mg5 via odin etc...
Yesteray I did the same...I've rooted my phone, I've flashed Porject Chaos 4.1.2 via odin...I don't understand well...
gentleo said:
My APN is ok. What do you meann flash stock Mg5 via odin etc...
Yesteray I did the same...I've rooted my phone, I've flashed Porject Chaos 4.1.2 via odin...I don't understand well...
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Fail to read the basics before flashing do nothing now until you actually understand .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts
Maybe I understand that I have an other EFS and so I should flash again my phone with EFSv2 baseband???
READ READ READ .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2393289
If you have ever flashed XXEMG* (or newer) ROM, to keep your IMEI working, you must:
Stay with the EFS v2 basebands (MG* or newer). You may flash other ROMs but must return to the MG* (or newer) baseband
Restore your EFS backup (taken before XXEMG* or newer ROM install) to use older (EFS v1) basebands. EFS backup must be an EFSv1 backup to use an EFS v1 baseband
If the above don't work, consider sending for repair
I rooted my Galaxy Note 2 and used an app from the app market for backing up the EFS, the app crashed in the middle and I ended up losing the EFS. Nothing worked and I had to take it to the service centre (thankfully I could remove the flash counter and make the status to official so they did it within warranty.)
I have exchanged the phone with my sibling, I have the s3 now. The battery life on the official UK 4.3 version (since it wasn't out for India yet) sucks(any. I would like to try custom Roms.
Kindly link me to any existing thread(I Couldn't find one) if its there.
What all precautions should I take?
1)Backup the stock ROM(using Titanium Backup?)
2)Backup EFS(using?)
Thanks in advance
raddums said:
I rooted my Galaxy Note 2 and used an app from the app market for backing up the EFS, the app crashed in the middle and I ended up losing the EFS. Nothing worked and I had to take it to the service centre (thankfully I could remove the flash counter and make the status to official so they did it within warranty.)
I have exchanged the phone with my sibling, I have the s3 now. The battery life on the official UK 4.3 version (since it wasn't out for India yet) sucks(any. I would like to try custom Roms.
Kindly link me to any existing thread(I Couldn't find one) if its there.
What all precautions should I take?
1)Backup the stock ROM(using Titanium Backup?)
2)Backup EFS(using?)
Thanks in advance
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you can use the hc-KTool to backup the efs, is easy to use and free downloads from the play store. backup the stock rom is a custom recovery such as CWM, Philz, TWRP.
mojonx0droid said:
you can use the hc-KTool to backup the efs, is easy to use and free downloads from the play store. backup the stock rom is a custom recovery such as CWM, Philz, TWRP.
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Thank you!
Any other precaution I should take?
raddums said:
Thank you!
Any other precaution I should take?
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another precaution may be, install the correct kernel for rom you wear. clear that if you change custom kernel. but just these two precautions, especially with having the efs backup.
mojonx0droid said:
another precaution may be, install the correct kernel for rom you wear. clear that if you change custom kernel. but just these two precautions, especially with having the efs backup.
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Is it safe to flash the official 4.1.2 India firmware via odin over 4.3 Uk version to downgrade?
raddums said:
Is it safe to flash the official 4.1.2 India firmware via odin over 4.3 Uk version to downgrade?
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Sry editting. Just saw tat u can downgrade safely. Just rmb to backup ur efs folder nonetheless.
Sent from my SM-N9005.
Give a thank if I helped you
JellyYogurt said:
Sry editting. Just saw tat u can downgrade safely. Just rmb to backup ur efs folder nonetheless.
Sent from my SM-N9005.
Give a thank if I helped you
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but EFS backup would require root? And the root method available is for 4.1.2
Rooting and Custom Roms were so much more fun on the sk17i
raddums said:
but EFS backup would require root? And the root method available is for 4.1.2
Rooting and Custom Roms were so much more fun on the sk17i
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U can root 4.3
Sent from my SM-N9005.
Give a thank if I helped you
JellyYogurt said:
U can root 4.3
Sent from my SM-N9005.
Give a thank if I helped you
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Thanks.. I hope everything goes well
hi, its seems that no imei on my GTi9300 after i flashing into ArchiDroid_V2.5.3 from off-JB[4.3] with philz recovery..i re-flashed back to Jb and then imei came back and everything works fine..i want to use a custom, iam new to this flashing and things so i will be glad for
1. suggestion to flash to CM based rom with no imei loss
2. recommended stable rom for s3
tQ for reading :fingers-crossed:
9introverts said:
hi, its seems that no imei on my GTi9300 after i flashing into ArchiDroid_V2.5.3 from off-JB[4.3] with philz recovery..i re-flashed back to Jb and then imei came back and everything works fine..i want to use a custom, iam new to this flashing and things so i will be glad for
1. suggestion to flash to CM based rom with no imei loss
2. recommended stable rom for s3
tQ for reading :fingers-crossed:
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Take a back up of your working IMEI. Try using the latest version of archidroid.
:smile:
:fingers-crossed: tanq for ur response ,mind to provide me a link if dont mind please
Darke5tShad0w said:
Take a back up of your working IMEI. Try using the latest version of archidroid.
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9introverts said:
:fingers-crossed: tanq for ur response ,mind to provide me a link if dont mind please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-archidroid-v2-4-6-power-hands-t2354859
Darke5tShad0w said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/rom-archidroid-v2-4-6-power-hands-t2354859
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i did downloaded and flashed with archie 3 but same problem repeats and i restored into old stock then imei came back everything works fine any other suggestion for this problem bruH:crying::crying:
Hey Guys.
Once i tried to downgrade my Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F from Marshmallow to Lollipop with odin, but it failed and i had a brick. I tried different Versions of Odin and with much luck i fixed my Phone. But now i am insecure and hope to get help from you. I installed latest Smart Switch Version. What do i have to do to downgrade without bricking my Device?
Sconny said:
Hey Guys.
Once i tried to downgrade my Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F from Marshmallow to Lollipop with odin, but it failed and i had a brick. I tried different Versions of Odin and with much luck i fixed my Phone. But now i am insecure and hope to get help from you. I installed latest Smart Switch Version. What do i have to do to downgrade without bricking my Device?
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Its not possible to downgrade sorry.
callumbr1 said:
Its not possible to downgrade sorry.
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Oh.. But if i root and Flash twrp on My device, is it possible to flash a 5.1.1 Based Rom without any risk of Brick?
Nope
Sconny said:
Oh.. But if i root and Flash twrp on My device, is it possible to flash a 5.1.1 Based Rom without any risk of Brick?
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Still not possible. Your stuck on MM unfortunately
callumbr1 said:
Still not possible. Your stuck on MM unfortunately
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Too bad it does not work, but thanks for your help!
Sconny said:
Too bad it does not work, but thanks for your help!
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No problem
Sconny said:
Hey Guys.
Once i tried to downgrade my Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F from Marshmallow to Lollipop with odin, but it failed and i had a brick. I tried different Versions of Odin and with much luck i fixed my Phone. But now i am insecure and hope to get help from you. I installed latest Smart Switch Version. What do i have to do to downgrade without bricking my Device?
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Only possible when flashing 5.1.1 custom rom via recovery, but you will lose your imei, BUT you can backup your imei and after flashing new rom restore it.
RubbaBand said:
Only possible when flashing 5.1.1 custom rom via recovery, but you will lose your imei, BUT you can backup your imei and after flashing new rom restore it.
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Is There an Option to restore imei
Sconny said:
Is There an Option to restore imei
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Yes before you proceed you will need to install a "custom recovery" (Search about it if you dont know what it is)
Go to recovery like you want to format but instead go to "Backup & Restore" and select backup and then select "efs" which is IMEI.
After flashing a custom rom and after the first boot you will notice that there is no signal, so go to recovery and select to restore efs.
I recommend you to backup efs to ext sd card.
This will void your warranty, even downgrading it self will void it.
Goodluck!
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Still not possible. Your stuck on MM unfortunately
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RubbaBand said:
Yes before you proceed you will need to install a "custom recovery" (Search about it if you dont know what it is)
Go to recovery like you want to format but instead go to "Backup & Restore" and select backup and then select "efs" which is IMEI.
After flashing a custom rom and after the first boot you will notice that there is no signal, so go to recovery and select to restore efs.
I recommend you to backup efs to ext sd card.
This will void your warranty, even downgrading it self will void it.
Goodluck!
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Okay good to know. Thanks
hm i don´t know why i could downgrade from the first OTA release of MM back to LP??
i used MM for 3 days and then i flashed back to 5.1.1 without any trouble?!?
used Odin and Stock 5.1.1 fw
poci44 said:
hm i don´t know why i could downgrade from the first OTA release of MM back to LP??
i used MM for 3 days and then i flashed back to 5.1.1 without any trouble?!?
used Odin and Stock 5.1.1 fw
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Any firmware 4DPG1 or above can not be downgraded. Im guessing before you was on U3DPAD or lower which can be downgraded. The first MM builds could be downgraded. But any 4xxxx can not
ah ok....
then i downgraded fast enough
my main reason of downgrade:
in MM it is not possible to change the font with HiFont App....!!!
i see other people saying that it's possible.
but i have one of the latest builds so, in your opinion , it is impossible for me to downgrade.
but are you sure? i can't believe that, i want absolutely a solution, i am searching it from so many time, please help
cescof said:
i see other people saying that it's possible.
but i have one of the latest builds so, in your opinion , it is impossible for me to downgrade.
but are you sure? i can't believe that, i want absolutely a solution, i am searching it from so many time, please help
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What build number are you in? It is impossible to downgrade from a late build 4xxxx. I have tried absolutely everything. The only way is to flash a nandroid backup but even then you will lose imei. You can always back up efs and restore but its not always as straight forward to restore it. You would also need to flash a new bootloader and modem.
Did you make a nandroid backup of your previous firmware? If not then you cant try that.
The only other way you can try is to flash a 5.1.1 custom rom. Again you will lose imei. So efs backup is important. You would also need to flash BL and modem again.
There are roms based on lollipop which is a much safer way to revert back, try one of them.
Overall i wouldnt try it bit its up to you. If you do and you find a way to do it let me know.
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What build number are you in? It is impossible to downgrade from a late build 4xxxx. I have tried absolutely everything. The only way is to flash a nandroid backup but even then you will lose imei. You can always back up efs and restore but its not always as straight forward to restore it. You would also need to flash a new bootloader and modem.
Did you make a nandroid backup of your previous firmware? If not then you cant try that.
The only other way you can try is to flash a 5.1.1 custom rom. Again you will lose imei. So efs backup is important. You would also need to flash BL and modem again.
There are roms based on lollipop which is a much safer way to revert back, try one of them.
Overall i wouldnt try it bit its up to you. If you do and you find a way to do it let me know.
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I did all yoy suggested, but nothing to do, phone stucks at samsung galaxy logo...
cescof said:
I did all yoy suggested, but nothing to do, phone stucks at samsung galaxy logo...
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You cant downgrade after 4xxxx firmware mate. After updated bootloader your stuck on mm.
There are ROMs based on 5.1.1. But because you flashed 4xxxx firmware you cant downgrade. All lollipop firmwares are 3xxxx
callumbr1 said:
You cant downgrade after 4xxxx firmware mate. After updated bootloader your stuck on mm.
There are ROMs based on 5.1.1. But because you flashed 4xxxx firmware you cant downgrade. All lollipop firmwares are 3xxxx
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You said there was 2 ways to do this downgrade, i did them, but they didn't work
cescof said:
You said there was 2 ways to do this downgrade, i did them, but they didn't work
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I said the second way was to try to flash a 5.1.1 custom rom. But you would lose imei and theres no guarantee it would work. Its been reported that once you upgrade to 4xxxx firmware its impossible to downgrade