I have a sprint galaxy s5 (SM-G900P) and in my experience ODIN hasn't worked for flashing roms. Is there any way I can flash 4.4.2 using only twrp and an external sd?
Depends on how close to stock you are trying to get. If you just want the stock OS, then yes, that's easy enough. If you are trying to return to complete stock with recovery and all, then...sometimes. Some developers for some phones will put out a package like that, but typically most people just use Odin. If you don't see it in the "Development" forum for your variant, then it's probably not available. I root phones as a side job and work on all kinds from Moto, Sony, LG, Samsung, HTC, etc etc and I like Samsung's Odin the best as a flashing tool. What issues are you having with it? I have literally used it 100s (1000s?) of times and rarely have issues that aren't from driver problems or user error (picking the wrong firmware version to reload).
technically yes
I have a galaxy tab 4 7" (sm-t230nu) and after I used odin all it did was put the custom twrp recovery then I booted to that recovery and went to the reboot menu then it detected I wasn't rooted and rooted it so as long as you can get the custom recovery menu to open you could and try mobile odin app
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Hello all,
I like the original Samsung stock roms and I want to keep all the options offered by Samsung, spcecially the OTA updates and I don't need root access for my device. :laugh:
However, for my backup/recovery needs, I tried the ClockWork Mod Recovery Touch 6.0.1.2 via Odin and I really appreciated it ! I tried the backup/restore option and it really worked like a charm for me !
Unfortunately, the GS 3 reported that the OS has been modified and no updates are now available. I perfectly understand that but I thought that the recovery affects just the boot section, not the entire OS...
There is a way to keep both CWM and Samsung updates working ?
Thank you very much for your help.
supertack said:
Hello all,
I like the original Samsung stock roms and I want to keep all the options offered by Samsung, spcecially the OTA updates and I don't need root access for my device. :laugh:
However, for my backup/recovery needs, I tried the ClockWork Mod Recovery Touch 6.0.1.2 via Odin and I really appreciated it ! I tried the backup/restore option and it really worked like a charm for me !
Unfortunately, the GS 3 reported that the OS has been modified and no updates are now available. I perfectly understand that but I thought that the recovery affects just the boot section, not the entire OS...
There is a way to keep both CWM and Samsung updates working ?
Thank you very much for your help.
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You rooted your phone to be able to flash the CWM recovery, the need for root is almost implied in your comment
And for the answer, that would be: NO
I've read some post throughout XDA of some users saying they rooted their devices and the status stayed in Official, keep in mind that the device recovery is part of android itself, not something related to the hardware (otherwise, it probably couldnt be modified in the first place), any changes to this WILL be detected by the S3, so this is most likely some stupid lie
I would suggest using an app called MyBackup Pro by Rerware... it's around 3$ on the store and it can even backup the ORDER OF THE ICONS on the app drawer, that for me, is plain awesome, it also does what titanium backup and other backup apps do, locally and remotely
as for the OS, ODIN does a pretty good job to flash firmwares of any kind, after that, just DL mybackup and restore everything
of course, having backup and restore in cwm is much more comfortable, but to avoid the hassle of having to revert and possibly wiping everything to get an OTA update, might as well dont do it and keep it legitimate, in fact, odin can flash official sammy firmwares too
My stats: Fairly comfortable with computer and other forms of tech, but have only recently began diving into the Android system. I have limited development/programming experience, however, I'm not a novice or noob to it but definitely not advanced. Importantly for those willing to help I understand most terminology and can follow instructions. Thanks in advance.
Phone Stats: AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-i717
Android Version: 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Baseband Version: i717UCLF6
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.11
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UCLA1
Root Access: Yes
Stock Rom: Unsure, bought online.
Carrier/Service Provider: Straight Talk (U.S.) Phone was previously used on the AT&T network exclusively, and done so with an AT&T provided SIM card. After I purchased it, I ordered a new SIM card from Straight Talk (U.S.) and reprogrammed the APN settings under their instruction in order for my phone service to work correctly, and have had no problems with that.
I can't stand being on Gingerbread any longer. I guess, since my phone is an AT&T phone but I'm using it through Straight Talk I can't get any of the OTA updates. I've tried downloading the OTA's several times, both, prior to and post Root access without success in either case.
So here are my questions:
1. Am I doing something incorrectly which might be keeping me from getting OTA updates? Please remember, I've tried downloading the OTA's several times both with and without Root Access and the conclusion is the same each time: "No Updates Available At This Time. Your Phone Appears To Be Up To Date. Try Again In 24hrs."
2. Is my only option at this point to manually update to a newer firmware? If so, should I update to a newer STOCK version or a custom ROM version?
3. If a manual update is the option, after reading my above outline of my own experience with the Android system, what would be way to go? Simple, not overly complex yet doesn't assume the user is either a complete moron or can write code in his sleep. I've checked into a couple of options. Rom Manager seems like it would be a nice route to go, but in the Recovery Setup portion I basically get told I can't use that application because my specific device isn't supported.
I checked out GooManager and, unless it's just me, it seems like it's an app that likes to do all the work without telling you what it's doing exactly, but when it does ask me or tell me information, I'm not always sure how to answer or react to it's warnings.
Plus, I've noticed that sometimes when downloading a ROM, sometimes I have to "flash" the gapps myself and other times I don't.
4. Is it easier to download everything separately and apply them one by one, for example the ROM then gapps then Kernal...etc? Or look for something that has it all in one package?
I have a laptop in which I can download/transfer programs and apps between it and my Note so download space and internet access isn't a problem.
Also, it most likely isn't information that is going to help in anyway, but I live in Oklahoma, United States of America.
Thanks for all the feedback...UnluckyOnion
I'm not answering these in any specific order,
As I kinda just sped read thru most of it...
Since you're rooted, or know how to, goomanager is superior to Rom manager.
It supports this device and has a current version of twrp to install, instead of an outdated cwm.
Just use it to install recovery, then boot your device into recovery and use that. Not the app. You'll be provided with much more information and this is the preferred way of flashing.
Official Updates are always "manual" either with a less than user friendly program called kies, or with a less annoying way (which you may be familiar with seeing as you've rooted) ODIN. Both pc programs used with the phone in download mode connected with usb cable.
Gapps are only needed to flash separately with an aosp based Rom as it's against Google's T.o.S. to include them in am entirely aftermarket compiled firmware, however if it's a Modified version of a stock based Rom (in this case TouchWiz) they can be, and thusly are, included within.
Official or custom is up to you really.
If official..just grab the .tar and flash it with Odin.
If custom, obtain a custom recovery either the way i mentioned above or downloading a .tar of twrp and use Odin to flash that.
Once you have a custom recovery, you'll simply be able to flash a Rom from there.
Roms include a kernel, if you want to use a different one than what is included, that would be flashed after the Rom.
After flashing you'll have to input your carriers apn settings in again.
studacris said:
I'm not answering these in any specific order,
As I kinda just sped read thru most of it...
Since you're rooted, or know how to, goomanager is superior to Rom manager.
It supports this device and has a current version of twrp to install, instead of an outdated cwm.
Just use it to install recovery, then boot your device into recovery and use that. Not the app. You'll be provided with much more information and this is the preferred way of flashing.
Official Updates are always "manual" either with a less than user friendly program called kies, or with a less annoying way (which you may be familiar with seeing as you've rooted) ODIN. Both pc programs used with the phone in download mode connected with usb cable.
Gapps are only needed to flash separately with an aosp based Rom as it's against Google's T.o.S. to include them in am entirely aftermarket compiled firmware, however if it's a Modified version of a stock based Rom (in this case TouchWiz) they can be, and thusly are, included within.
Official or custom is up to you really.
If official..just grab the .tar and flash it with Odin.
If custom, obtain a custom recovery either the way i mentioned above or downloading a .tar of twrp and use Odin to flash that.
Once you have a custom recovery, you'll simply be able to flash a Rom from there.
Roms include a kernel, if you want to use a different one than what is included, that would be flashed after the Rom.
After flashing you'll have to input your carriers apn settings in again.
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Thanks for all the information and help...more importantly, thanks for taking the time. I have ODIN on my laptop and have always used it when needed but I saw a highly rated and positively commented Mobile version of ODIN in the Play Store that claims you can do everything from the convenience of your phone which sounds appealing, however it's kinda pricey, especially if it doesn't work. Would you recommend the mobile version or PC version? Also, I have been doing a lot of ROM and Root research as of late, and wondered something...Why so many different Galaxy Note's? It seems as though I have the least popular version with the most popular being from the Galaxy Note "N" series, specifically the N7000. If I download and use an application that says it's meant for the Galaxy Note N7000 and I use it on my Galaxy Note SGH-i717, what will happen? Nothing, something, brick, work perfectly, etc...?
The N series is not carrier branded and sold internationally, so naturally it's more popular compared to a north American variant.
DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING FOR THE N7000
IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
The international version has a different cpu, gpu and antenna, for north American LTE bands to work those key components needed to be different.
So I say again just to stress:
DO NOT FLASH ANYTHING FOR THE N7000
IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
As for Odin, you're either going to flashing a stock firmware, or if you choose a custom Rom, you'll only need Odin once to flash TWRP. Then all the rest will be done in recovery on the phone itself. No need for it after you've either manually updated to the latest stock rom, or flashed a recovery for use of custom roms
So... imo mobile Odin, though being nifty, is a bit pricey for how little you'll need it, whereas it's free on pc.
I don't think mobile Odin is even available for the i717. It's not listed in supported devices.
I tried installing mobile odin and it's not supported
Thanks for the reply. And an even bigger Thanks for downloading the app and checking. I admire sacrificing your own work just to help me out. So what about yourself? Would you suggest, advise or heed caution to anymore of my questions?
By the way, what are you two running?
As long as you read the op of threads and all other important posts that follow BEFORE ever touching your phone, I'd say try a custom Rom...if you decide you don't like any of them, you can Odin flash the stock jellybean firmware at any point.
I myself am running unofficial aokp compiled and posted by a fellow team member BlownFuze.
Oh yeah, how's it running? Nice and stable or crawling with bugs? Any key selling points?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
I'm on the stock 4.1.2 release and rooted.
Everything works, no bugs, but battery sucks. Even after removing and freezing useless processes a stock rom will never be as light and battery friendly as a custom rom.
I just upgraded to the same version. Planned on rooting over weekend. Any success since your last post? Do you nave preferred Root method?
Thanks
Unlucky Orion
Use Odin to flash twrp
Newest version of twrp "should" Sr that you're not rooted and ask if you would like to do so within recovery before booting back into the os.
If not, there's links to an su.zip to flash in twrp for root.
studacris said:
Use Odin to flash twrp
Newest version of twrp "should" Sr that you're not rooted and ask if you would like to do so within recovery before booting back into the os.
If not, there's links to an su.zip to flash in twrp for root.
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Hey man, thanks, it worked like a charm. I appreciate the help from both you.
Some people say that trying to root this device will brick their phones and will need to do a hard reset. How will I go about rooting this device successfully. I have searched around for a few hours and my questions have not been put to ease. My S5 came in the mail today refurbished as a replacement for my malfunctioning Nexus 5 (they didn't have another in stock so they just sent me an S5). I knew that I was going to get, a slow and inefficient software paired with great hardware so I would love to install CM 13 on it. How would I go about doing this successfully without bricking my device? I am also a complete novice when it comes to tampering with custom roms and recoveries in smartphones.
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Some people say that trying to root this device will brick their phones and will need to do a hard reset. How will I go about rooting this device successfully. I have searched around for a few hours and my questions have not been put to ease. My S5 came in the mail today refurbished as a replacement for my malfunctioning Nexus 5 (they didn't have another in stock so they just sent me an S5). I knew that I was going to get, a slow and inefficient software paired with great hardware so I would love to install CM 13 on it. How would I go about doing this successfully without bricking my device? I am also a complete novice when it comes to tampering with custom roms and recoveries in smartphones.
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There is a great thread right in the the other subforum for our phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...l/root-how-to-root-sm-g900t-firmware-t3358190
However, you only need to root stock ROMs. If you flash a non-stock ROM, they will be already rooted. This includes CM ROMs.
To flash, you either need ODIN (runs on a PC) or Flashfire (runs on the phone).
There are several ROMS here that work on the phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/development
If you are on T-Mobile, and you want to keep WiFi Calling, then you need to stay with a ROM that is based on a TouchWiz stock ROM. I currently run Vision:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797336
You can also run ROMs developed for the international version of the phone, but you lose WiFi Calling.
Another thing, to make sure is that you have a SM-G900T or SM-G900T3. I recently got a T3 when I had my S5 replaced. The same ROMs will run on both, however the bootloader and modem are different. So, you can't flash T firmware on a T3. But, they can run the same ROMs.
Most ROMs will have instructions in their first post as to how to flash.
Rob
i dont remember T3 existing, interesting
the idea should be: copy the CM zip file onto the stock phone -> boot into download mode -> use odin (or heimdall) to flash TWRP without reboot -> remove battery after the flashing is complete while it's still plugged in -> insert battery & boot into recovery -> install CM zip & make sure cache type things are wiped -> boot normally
your thread title asks about rooting, so technically installing CM is a very different thing, yes it gives root but it also means different interface, loss of several samsung & camera features
kn00tcn said:
i dont remember T3 existing, interesting
the idea should be: copy the CM zip file onto the stock phone -> boot into download mode -> use odin (or heimdall) to flash TWRP without reboot -> remove battery after the flashing is complete while it's still plugged in -> insert battery & boot into recovery -> install CM zip & make sure cache type things are wiped -> boot normally
your thread title asks about rooting, so technically installing CM is a very different thing, yes it gives root but it also means different interface, loss of several samsung & camera features
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Sorry for the late answer, but I already managed to root the phone and install CM 13 three days ago. It was also easier than the instructions you showed. Thanks anyway!
kn00tcn said:
i dont remember T3 existing, interesting
the idea should be: copy the CM zip file onto the stock phone -> boot into download mode -> use odin (or heimdall) to flash TWRP without reboot -> remove battery after the flashing is complete while it's still plugged in -> insert battery & boot into recovery -> install CM zip & make sure cache type things are wiped -> boot normally
your thread title asks about rooting, so technically installing CM is a very different thing, yes it gives root but it also means different interface, loss of several samsung & camera features
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I haven't found what the differences are, but the newest MM firmware has 3 different versions: T, T1 and T3.
Rob
rlichtefeld said:
I haven't found what the differences are, but the newest MM firmware has 3 different versions: T, T1 and T3.
Rob
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The T, T1, and T3 are actually 3 slightly different model phones, all designed to run on either T-Mobile or one of the carriers that runs on its networks such as MetroPCS. Check Settings > About device > Model number. Match what you see there with the firmware you use. Most people with the T-Mobile Galaxy S5 have the SM-G900T but I have seen a few posters here with either SM-G900T1 or SM-G900T3.
For the sake of specificity I'm pretty sure the SM-G900T1 is the MetroPCS model, I could be mistaken
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The T, T1, and T3 are actually 3 slightly different model phones, all designed to run on either T-Mobile or one of the carriers that runs on its networks such as MetroPCS. Check Settings > About device > Model number. Match what you see there with the firmware you use. Most people with the T-Mobile Galaxy S5 have the SM-G900T but I have seen a few posters here with either SM-G900T1 or SM-G900T3.
For the sake of specificity I'm pretty sure the SM-G900T1 is the MetroPCS model, I could be mistaken
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I believe the T was the original T-Mobile version. But, I received a T3 version from T-Mobile a month ago for a replacement for a broken T that I had. I only realized I had a T3 when I went to flash the day I received it and couldn't figure out why what had worked with my original phone, didn't with the new one. Then, I finally realized there was a difference in the model number.
Rob
Greetings. My Samsung S4 Mini (i9195 LTE) has (a) clockwork recovery, (b) cyanogenmod 13 - android 6.
Could you please tell me what the steps are to revert it to as an original operating condition/environment as possible? I would prefer Jellybean 4.2.2 but if that is not doable, then Kitkat would have to do. I have no intention of selling it or taking it to a service station, just would like to take it back to the way it worked when I first bought it.
Thank you in advance.
egmus said:
Greetings. My Samsung S4 Mini (i9195 LTE) has (a) clockwork recovery, (b) cyanogenmod 13 - android 6.
Could you please tell me what the steps are to revert it to as an original operating condition/environment as possible? I would prefer Jellybean 4.2.2 but if that is not doable, then Kitkat would have to do. I have no intention of selling it or taking it to a service station, just would like to take it back to the way it worked when I first bought it.
Thank you in advance.
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You will need to download Odin, the drivers for your device and the correct variant of the stock firmware (link) for your device. Once these are downloaded use Odin to flash the firmware as you would for any other Samsung device to restore the stock firmware. This will not reset the Knox flag but it will replace the custom firmware and recovery with stock variants.
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You will need to download Odin, the drivers for your device and the correct variant of the stock firmware for your device. Once these are downloaded use Odin to flash the firmware as you would for any other Samsung device to restore the stock firmware. This will not reset the Knox flag but it will replace the custom firmware and recovery with stock variants.
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Thank you for your response. I have installed the drivers and repeatedly tried with odin. Now, odin recognizes the device, I set it into download mode and engage the flashing process. Four or five odin messages down, it stops and reports some failure message. I have tried various stock roms, both jellybean and kitkat but odin always terminates prematurely. The only thing I can do after that is return to cw recovery and cyanogenmod_13/android_6 which may look "cool" and handle battery a little better, but, in my opinion, leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to camera handling and playing music.
This is the Odin ROM for the PL1 update. Requires the the use of Odin, computer, and USB cable to use. This is the stock ROM pulled from Samsung Kies3. I've flashed it inside Odin, and it upgraded my device without wiping contents, but I cannot promise the same result for everyone.
To (re)root, follow this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/how-to-root-note-3-lollipop-t3089382/page2
The file:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2iEgzRTFjrQdlhNSlg5bkE4WVE/view?usp=drivesdk
So what does the PL1 update get you? Does it improve the radio modem operations? Is it just so it will work with Nougat?
It's a security update, that's all. Note 3 is done with OS upgrades. 5.0 will be the last official
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
Hya there..
I have been following all your posts about flashing the PL1 update through either Odin or TWRP. I am familiar with both, but wanted to ask for insight on my particular setup.
Model SM 900P (Sprint)
Im still on 4.4.2 Kitkat Killer and has been doing well but looking to upgrade if I can find a good ROM.
I am still on baseband version NC5
Kernel 3.4.0 BeastMode
I figure I would be smart to flash the Baseband and Modem to the PL1 but would of course like to keep root and keep my TWRP recovery.
Ultimately I would like to flash the DarkLord ROM or even Resurrection Remix ROM for the Note 3 on CDMA (Sprint)
This is my daily driver, and cannot afford to frag my phone so I want to be sure I make the best choices.
If I follow your posts I would do best to downlowad your TWRP Stock Pre Root zip file, and simply "recover' the file as if I was doing any normal TWRP recovery. This would then put me back to Stock Lollipop and upgrade my Modem and Baseband and get me the latest security updates (well fairly recent anyways).
In lieu of that, I can ODIN the PL1 file offered by you and this would in effect 'factory reset' my phone as if I just bought it from Sprint (well you know what I mean) and would re install all my apps etc (through Titanium Backup etc).
From there I can try Resurrection or DarkLord Mod's and load them like any ROM install?
Thanks for double checking my train of thought...
Dave
Thanks! This helped me out.
@Unidave199 -
Use ODIN to push Greaper88's PL1 file to your phone. (now you are updated.) (I just used it, it works.)
Use ODIN to push a recovery to your phone like TWRP
Find yourself a ROM you like (Darklord's is good.)
Flash ROM via TWRP (Read the ROM's OP's entire instructions for flashing.)
Final step....Enjoy!
2manyhobbies said:
Thanks! This helped me out.
@Unidave199 -
Use ODIN to push Greaper88's PL1 file to your phone. (now you are updated.) (I just used it, it works.)
Use ODIN to push a recovery to your phone like TWRP
Find yourself a ROM you like (Darklord's is good.)
Flash ROM via TWRP (Read the ROM's OP's entire instructions for flashing.)
Final step....Enjoy!
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I hope this is the right thread for this...
Pardon my ignorance here, it's been a few years since I frequented this forum, or even XDA...
Is this what I want to use to get back to total stock, unrooted for resale?
(I've been rocking the Note 3 since it came out, FINALLY upgraded to something newer, and want to sell this to a sprint user.)
Yes it is
Just use the "CSC" file and not the "HOME_CSC." This should completely reset the device and clear user data.