Wife is complaining that her S5 is lagging, sometimes becoming unresponsive, and she doesn't seem to always get Hangout messages until a few minutes later.
I was thinking I should just install a fresh Samsung Stock version. I've seen tutorials, but do I really need to download a 1.5gb file?
From what I can read in the tutorial, I downloaded Odin3, installed Samsung drivers, need to grab the .tar file from Samsung Stock version, then open Odin3 and flash that way.
Also, I did just update it via OTA to the latest firmware, going to have her play around on the phone while I wait for responses.
dinggus said:
I was thinking I should just install a fresh Samsung Stock version. I've seen tutorials, but do I really need to download a 1.5gb file?
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The stock firmware files are approximately 1.5 GB when compressed into a zip file, when you extract the tar for use with Odin they're around 2.2 GB (again, approximately). If you don't feel like waiting a few hours for the file to download, I would strongly recommend you download from the following link (should take less than five minutes):
G900TUVS1FOL1 Download Link
FYI I successfully used that file with Odin v3.10.7 to update my phone from KitKat to the latest lollipop, so point being yes that file is confirmed working.
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The stock firmware files are approximately 1.5 GB when compressed into a zip file, when you extract the tar for use with Odin they're around 2.2 GB (again, approximately). If you don't feel like waiting a few hours for the file to download, I would strongly recommend you download from the following link (should take less than five minutes):
G900TUVS1FOL1 Download Link
FYI I successfully used that file with Odin v3.10.7 to update my phone from KitKat to the latest lollipop, so point being yes that file is confirmed working.
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Thank you!
Related
After searching around in the forum, I have a specific question I cannot find the answer to.
I am presently on the overcome 2.2.0 Rom (P7510, XWKL1). The result of this is that, of course, it cannot be updated through KIES.
My Kies downloaded a file for upgrading my 7510, which can be found on the harddisk, and is XWKL1 stock for my Dutch region (PHN). The Overcome Rom is XAB.
In preparation for ICS (stock, coming in the next two months I hope), I would like to go back to the stock XWKL1 for PHN.
I am stuck as to the procedure though:
1) restocking with the overcome restocking will not be PHN as well, so Kies will not upgrade for PHN
2) I have found the firmware upgrade file on my harddisk, but is has no extension and therefor I do not know how to install this over overcome 2.2.0. How do I turn this file into something I can flash?
Who can give me the precise instructions here?
Hi I'm also looking for a long time to a Dutch ROM PHN csc
You'll have to use Odin and a stock firmware from samfirmware.com
You also have the flashing guide on the same site
I installed the ROM via odin but in none of the stock ROMs is the Dutch csc present.
** Bumping this **
As I have note been able to sort out what I wanted, I'll try again with this bump.
Specifically tryin to find the answer to question 2 in my OP:
2) I have found the firmware upgrade file on my harddisk, but is has no extension and therefor I do not know how to install this over overcome 2.2.0. How do I turn this file into something I can flash?
Have searched again in the forums but did not find the answer.
All files have some sort of extension. At least in my experience. It may not show but it's still got a file type/extension. On a windows machine find the file and right click on it and choose properties. It should show xxxxx.yyy where yyy is the file type/extension. Post what it is and someone will let you know what to use it with.
This is my best suggestion.
Sent from my GT-P7510 using one stinky finger.
The file really has no extension. I have showing the extensions turned on in windows, so it would show if it had one. The filename is: XWKL1PHNKK1XWKL1XWKL1 and giving it a .zip or .rar extension does not make it readable.
I'm at a loss then. I've never seen a file that didn't end with (dot)something. I'll look more into it and hopefully someone will help before it's lost.
Sorry I couldn't help.
If you see this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
When kies downloads a firmware it saves it in a file that only Kies can read, I would however suggest you just get it downloaded from sammobile site, as they have it there, you may need to register, but I do hope their file sharing issues are rectified and the links still work... Bloody SOPA.
You could however factory reset?
I could, but Sammobile does not have this firmware/CSC combination available for download. Do you know of someway to kickstart Kies into installing the firmware it has downloaded, so I can go back to a restoch and then force the install of this firmware?
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I could, but Sammobile does not have this firmware/CSC combination available for download. Do you know of someway to kickstart Kies into installing the firmware it has downloaded, so I can go back to a restoch and then force the install of this firmware?
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Well like I said, back then the original firmware files would consist of 3 different files, the Phone/PDA/CSC, you just need the PDA file, Apparently they've made it easier now by making sure all you need is the PDA file and just to flash that file via Odin in the *not so obvious * PDA slot, It now contains the CSC/Regional of the desired firmware and the modem.img
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When kies downloads a firmware it saves it in a file that only Kies can read
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Just a quick question, what is a Kies file format? Is it xxxx.yyy or just xxxx with yyy being a format or extention?
Or am I just completely ignorant on this?
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
Benzoman said:
Just a quick question, what is a Kies file format? Is it xxxx.yyy or just xxxx with yyy being a format or extention?
Or am I just completely ignorant on this?
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
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As far as I know the format is somewhat like xxxyyy it's just a dump file, I haven't gotten around to waste time and figure what app works best on opening/converting, and plus it's risky since if the normalboot.img doesn't get flashed you may end up with a brick but I'm pretty sure its in a md5 format or a tar atleast.
Hello guys. I helped my dad a while back to root and flash a custom rom to his Note 2. He's recently been having some trouble with it and wants to restore it to stock. He was running Beans rom I believe the dev goes by Beanstown106 or something like that. Was an older version I think build 21 or 22. Used CASUAL to root. So I have a few questions. Does it matter what version of ODIN I use or should I just get the latest? Do I need to get the app to reset the counter? He might end up sending it in for warranty. All I should need is the PIT and PDA file to flash to stock with ODIN correct?
I found this video guide and seems to be relatively simple. But I just want to make sure I don't screw it up by using wrong ODIN version or anything like that. Safe to just use the links provided in the video for PIT/PDA files? Here's the video link if anyone wants to check it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtbEevn1VA or if you have a better video guide that I should use instead or have links to share for the files I need I would appreciate it
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Hello guys. I helped my dad a while back to root and flash a custom rom to his Note 2. He's recently been having some trouble with it and wants to restore it to stock. He was running Beans rom I believe the dev goes by Beanstown106 or something like that. Was an older version I think build 21 or 22. Used CASUAL to root. So I have a few questions. Does it matter what version of ODIN I use or should I just get the latest? Do I need to get the app to reset the counter? He might end up sending it in for warranty. All I should need is the PIT and PDA file to flash to stock with ODIN correct?
I found this video guide and seems to be relatively simple. But I just want to make sure I don't screw it up by using wrong ODIN version or anything like that. Safe to just use the links provided in the video for PIT/PDA files? Here's the video link if anyone wants to check it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtbEevn1VA or if you have a better video guide that I should use instead or have links to share for the files I need I would appreciate it
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"Do I need to get the app to reset the counter?" If you're going to return it for warranty... it would be good idea to reset the binary counter. The Triangle Away app from Chainfire is available in the Play store for this. **You'll need to run Triangle away before you restore to stock as you need to have the bootloader unlocked when you run it... or you could hard brick the phone.**
"Does it matter what version of ODIN I use or should I just get the latest?" Either of the Odin versions 3.07, 3.09, or 3.10 should work fine to restore the phone.
"All I should need is the PIT and PDA file to flash to stock with ODIN correct?" Correct. The firmware goes into PDA slot in Odin v. 3.07. In Odin 3.09 and 3.10, AP has replaced the PDA slot... so the firmware would go in AP in newer Odin versions. Pit file goes into Pit slot in either Odin version.
I think that video is a good reference to help restore the phone. I used it myself when first learning to return this phone to stock. I don't know if I would use the download links or not in the YouTube video, as I tend to stick with Xda provided links.
You've probably found Droidstyle's Restore guide already, but if not, check it out here: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891181 ). Section 1b has step by step instructions to restore the phone. He has a link for Odin 3.07 on his guide which should work fine. He also has the pit file for download.
Since you are on 4.1.2 bootloader... I would probably restore back to that firmware version. After you restore to stock, you can take the OTA'S to get up to 4.4.2 if you're wanting to return it for warranty (just remember that you can't downgrade back to 4.3 or 4.1.2 if you upgrade to 4.4.2). The one thing I would do after returning the phone to Stock would be to boot into recovery, then wipe cache & do a factory reset... as Odin doesn't seem to fully wipe everything.
Droidstyle's link for 4.1.2 looks to be down.... but recognized XDA Developer imnuts has the 4.1.2 VRAMC3 Odin file on his Android File Host site here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880932932
Good luck.
trying to find a flashable nc5 file or higher while currently running on the old rooted mj4 with twrp. Trying to preserve my data that way I don't do to do a full reset. If anyone has a file that'll flash via zip from the twrp recovery, i'd greatly appreciate it. That and I don't really know what the proper steps are to do a proper update. Lots of info here, though it's usually starting off with something else and I'm confused.
Nothing, really? :-/
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Nothing, really? :-/
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I think I found something here http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...msung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900P)/Stock ROMs/NC5 there is a nodata restore verison 2.11gb that I think is flashable through a recovery I need to download it first and I'm trying to contact Rwilco12 to ask him if it is falshable .
Woohoo! Hoping it is. Thank you Jim! I've been trying to find something newer as well in case it's btr.
Have you seen this going to NH7? Usable?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
And this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/question-upgrading-to-nc5-t2911173
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Woohoo! Hoping it is. Thank you Jim! I've been trying to find something newer as well in case it's btr.
Have you seen this going to NH7? Usable?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
And this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/help/question-upgrading-to-nc5-t2911173
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Basically they would both work but you lose all your data. Anytime you Odin flash a stock OS (rom) it takes you back to bone stock and removes all your data ( i.e. pics, music, apps, and texts ect. . . ) like when you just bought the phone.
So what we are trying to do is find a flashable stock version or as close to stock as possible that can be flashed through your custom recovery where you can choose what to wipe and what to save. In this case your NOT going to wipe data, just wipe cache, dalvik-cache, and system do a dirty flash and try to save your personal data.
Let me see if I can find a copy of NH7.
OK checked out NC5 from Rwilco12 took an hour to download and it was not a useable version, will keep looking.
I am not able to find anything, your best bet at this point is to make a choice to stay where you are rooted mj4 or upgrade by going back to stock.
If you upgrade, to save your data connect the device to your PC. Copy and paste the DCIM, download, music, and video files to the desktop of your PC. Write down your apps on some paper, you will find you need a different version of your apps to run on the upgraded OS anyway so you will have to get them from the play store. Then go to my rom flashing basics and follow the instructions and get the link to Sammobile. This way you can download the version of the OS to your desktop you want Sammobile has them all. Make sure when you Odin flash the OS, you need to give it time to boot up !
It takes 3-5 min to boot the first time and ( sometimes it doesn't boot up DON'T PANIC ) this is normal. If it is caught in a boot loop just pull the battery, reinstall battery boot into download mode and Odin flash the OS again. It will boot the second time. Even if it boots the first time stop, boot into download mode and Odin flash the OS again.
You should always Odin flash a stock OS (rom) TWICE so you get a good clean install. Then install the right version of TWRP for the stock OS you have installed, then root and install your personal data back in the device ( connect device to PC and copy and paste data back in internal storage ).
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I am not able to find anything, your best bet at this point is to make a choice to stay where you are rooted mj4 or upgrade by going back to stock.
If you upgrade, to save your data connect the device to your PC. Copy and paste the DCIM, download, music, and video files to the desktop of your PC. Write down your apps on some paper, you will find you need a different version of your apps to run on the upgraded OS anyway so you will have to get them from the play store. Then go to my rom flashing basics and follow the instructions and get the link to Sammobile. This way you can download the version of the OS to your desktop you want Sammobile has them all. Make sure when you Odin flash the OS, you need to give it time to boot up !
It takes 3-5 min to boot the first time and ( sometimes it doesn't boot up DON'T PANIC ) this is normal. If it is caught in a boot loop just pull the battery, reinstall battery boot into download mode and Odin flash the OS again. It will boot the second time. Even if it boots the first time stop, boot into download mode and Odin flash the OS again.
You should always Odin flash a stock OS (rom) TWICE so you get a good clean install. Then install the right version of TWRP for the stock OS you have installed, then root and install your personal data back in the device ( connect device to PC and copy and paste data back in internal storage ).
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Looking at your thread of "basics", it says twrp won't work. is that still current, or does it work now?
My understanding is if I want to go to the lastest OS (NC5 or NH7), download it, flash it, then flash it again and pretty much be done? Curious do I still get the hotspot mod back? (as I currently have it with rooted mj4)
gotta go back and find either of those two versions as rooted...
Can you check on your phone if you can download and install Hexo+ from the googleplay store? That's where I'm getting at. If it works under your 4.4.2 nc5 then maybe I don't need to go any higher unless I experience issues, then I'll upgrade again.
Thanks.
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Looking at your thread of "basics", it says twrp won't work. is that still current, or does it work now?
My understanding is if I want to go to the lastest OS (NC5 or NH7), download it, flash it, then flash it again and pretty much be done? Curious do I still get the hotspot mod back? (as I currently have it with rooted mj4)
gotta go back and find either of those two versions as rooted...
Can you check on your phone if you can download and install Hexo+ from the googleplay store? That's where I'm getting at. If it works under your 4.4.2 nc5 then maybe I don't need to go any higher unless I experience issues, then I'll upgrade again.
Thanks.
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Ok TWRP or Philz CWM will work for both NC5 or NH7 just make sure you have the right version i.e. (the version for mj4 you have now, will not work for NH7). What mod are you using to run the Hotspot? I'm sure you can get the hotspot working with the same mod on both NC5 and NH7 just a newer version once you get the new OS rooted.
I'm running 4.4.4 NK4 I downloaded Hexo+ and it opened no problem.
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Ok TWRP or Philz CWM will work for both NC5 or NH7 just make sure you have the right version i.e. (the version for mj4 you have now, will not work for NH7). What mod are you using to run the Hotspot? I'm sure you can get the hotspot working with the same mod on both NC5 and NH7 just a newer version once you get the new OS rooted.
I'm running 4.4.4 NK4 I downloaded Hexo+ and it opened no problem.
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awesome good to know.
.... geez, sadly I can't remember how or what I used for the mod. brain cells way too invested in other things that I can't remember. hahahaha damn it. oh fml...
In regards to the right version, I need the .zip file, not the img or img.tar, correct?
You said your os was running smooth and no issues, same with battery consumption (nk4)?
got the NK4 file downloaded, but I'm confused as I didn't find the rooted version on your page. I read "rooting the phone" section under towelroot, am I correct in that the towelroot apk will root the stock NK4 file I've just downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522638?
This was how I did the hotspot mod... Will this get wiped out? I'm assuming yes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2505850
The Samsung Galaxy Go Prime or SM-G530A is an AT&T Go Phone that is specific to being sold at WalMart.
In researching the phones FCC ID# I noticed that this the same phone as the SM-G530AZ or the one sold by Cricket Wireless.
First up are all the required files:
Firmware MediaFire
NV Data Mega NZ
QCN File Mega NZ
PIT File Mega NZ
BL+CP+CSC Mega NZ
Stock Kernel Mega NZ
I have successfully rooted the SM-G530A using KingRoot APK v4.62, I then installed the Flashify APK, and flashed the original Stock Kernel. (File must be unzipped and loaded as "Boot.img") After and only after that was done I was able to successfully restart the phone.
NOTE: Failure to re-flash the stock Kernel will result in a "seandroid" boot error.
Should you find yourself with the "seandroid" boot error simply install the stock Kernel through your PC with Odin.
Optional for Root:
I was able to successfully switch from KingoRoot to SuperSU with the Super-SumePro APK in the Google Play store. ($3.99 is well worth it! + your supporting good developers)
Here is a list of the required factory files:
ALL_ATT_G530AUCU4AOI7_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.61 GB
AP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.54 GB
BL_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 16 MB
CP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.99 MB
CSC_ATT_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 13.97 MB
Gotta give credit where its due:
DLGSM for listing the factory files http://www.dlgsm.com
Thanks to GSM-Forum member danger.gsm and ernestico911 from the thread link below.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/g530a-att-lte-phone-any-solution-root-unlock-2019636/
You are save my phone
Thank you very much
So, was this for 5.1.1?
Anyways, successfully rooted 5.1.1 with this method, but now wifi is not turning on. may have to reflash with kies unless there is a fix for this.
kenboyles72 said:
So, was this for 5.1.1?
Anyways, successfully rooted 5.1.1 with this method, but now wifi is not turning on. may have to reflash with kies unless there is a fix for this.
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I am not sure the root binary is specific to any firmware however, if something should go wrong you now have all the original files.
No phone wifi issues on my end.. I use a newer Netgear AC wifi however, I do know that older Linksys N wifi made allot of my 4.4.4 and above phones go crazy.
robsonup said:
You are save my phone
Thank you very much
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Your welcome, believe me I had the problem as well.
captaingowa said:
I am not sure the root binary is specific to any firmware however, if something should go wrong you now have all the original files.
No phone wifi issues on my end.. I use a newer Netgear AC wifi however, I do know that older Linksys N wifi made allot of my 4.4.4 and above phones go crazy.
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I'm not talking about wifi signal, wifi will not turn on period. I go into setting and tried to toggle on wifi, button would go to on, then right back off. I have even tried running the service through adb and terminal. wifi will just not turn on. I already updated with kies, may try again after a few days.
Same here can't toggle wifi on. Tried it on SM-G530AZ (Cricket) 5.1.1. Rooted with kingroot, used flashify, flashed stock kernel, restarted everything expect wifi. Please fix. Amazing work.
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I'm not talking about wifi signal, wifi will not turn on period. I go into setting and tried to toggle on wifi, button would go to on, then right back off. I have even tried running the service through adb and terminal. wifi will just not turn on. I already updated with kies, may try again after a few days.
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Nevermind I got it working flashed my 5.1.1 boot.img (stock kernel) I extracted from .tar. wifi now working and root. Thanks again
Hmm, seems there are two different links to stock kernel listed in op. one is for stock_kernel_by_911.img and the other is stock_kernel_by_911.tar. Son is at work, so when he gets home tonight, I will try the extracted img from the tar and see what happens. Will report back with results.
Edit: After flashing the right boot.img all is fine. So, you MUST make sure you dl the boot.img that's in stock_kernel_by_911.tar, extract it and flash with Flashify.
Can someone tell me if that firmware link could get me back to 4.4.4, please?
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Can someone tell me if that firmware link could get me back to 4.4.4, please?
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Those are the factory installed files for 5.1.1 with the SM-G530A AT&T variant you would need the original release firmware for SM-G530AZ from Cricket.
If you can locate the original files they would be either
The whole package:
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.03 GB
or individual files..
AP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 978.92 MB
BL_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 9.27 MB
CP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.34 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.24 MB
I have not been able to locate them other than for purchase through DLGSM http://www.dlgsm.com, and even then I had no luck in establishing a premium account with them.
for the price, is it worth the buy? are there any cust roms for this device?
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for the price, is it worth the buy? are there any cust roms for this device?
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Yes its a great phone for the money. The root discovery for this model is currently less than a month old, so not likely.
captaingowa said:
Yes its a great phone for the money. The root discovery for this model is currently less than a month old, so not likely.
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I'm sorry but, I haven't found a solid answer to the question of will this work with the updated 5.1.1?
If not, where can I find the stock kit kat Cricket rom?
Thank you!
-it'll root but you lose WiFi-Sadness-restored with kies 3 worked.
Does someone have a stock SM-G530AZ Kitkat rom that is flashable via Odin? ...and will it overwrite the current 5.1.1?
Thank you for your time.
To give you a solid answer... Yes allot of people have the stock firmware but you most likely won't find it here. Try asking around where I found the stock files (link is in the first post). Save yourself and don't ask them for a "kit kat rom".. Ask about the specific firmware or file name for your phone.. You can flash back, but you better ready and have a solid understanding on how to reflash everything including re-initiating the radios, and security. (The process is detailed on the site where I got the files). Most of the people on that site use special hardware or "boxes" to extract the files, or pay a vendor for the OEM files. So don't be surprised if someone chooses not to share the files.. (I also listed a place to buy the files in the first post). Good Luck.
wally86 said:
Same here can't toggle wifi on. Tried it on SM-G530AZ (Cricket) 5.1.1. Rooted with kingroot, used flashify, flashed stock kernel, restarted everything expect wifi. Please fix. Amazing work.
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Nevermind I got it working flashed my 5.1.1 boot.img (stock kernel) I extracted from .tar. wifi now working and root. Thanks again
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Hey what exactly did you flash to get the wifi working again ? I am now without mine i also have the cricket version. I extracted the boot.img file from stock_kernel_by_911.tar with flashify as described, I am thinking you did something a bit different?
Hey I'm trying to figure out exactly how to do this without breaking my phone.... can tell me if this sounds right for my SM-G530A? First I DL KingRoot v4.62 'one click root' APK, and use to root phone. Then, before rebooting, I use flashify to flash The 'Stock kernal' after extracting to boot.img.... My Question is after extracting the BL... , CSC... , and CP..., .md5 files what do I do with them? any help would be great....-Thanks
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for the price, is it worth the buy? are there any cust roms for this device?
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hey bro i just got it today at cricket store for like 79 bucks right now, the root will work, but gotta make sure you have the right boot.img to flash or wifi will not come on, also i tried to flash a custom recovery that a friend is working on just to see if it would work at all and i got the same dumbass fail that rooting would give about custom software that is not allowed blah blah blah, so if anyone else has this issue after testing a recovery or the likes i wanted to post something that will save your butt in the event you flash a recovery to test and it happens to you as well then you need to download
HTML:
https://mega.nz/#!ARhVBZTI!H5c9vf4yBszjbd94V6rBSoT7xjVy2X42EL0oFSVDZAI
then reboot your phone to download mode by holding power with vol down and home button then when you get prompt press vol up now in dl mode plug up to your usb on pc and with odin click the pda button and select the file you just downloaded with pda checked now press start let it flash and if successful you will get the device to reboot again just remember this only fixes you if you flashed a bad recovery or your testing recoveries and they throw the error. I just posted this in hopes of saving someone else a little time from repacking the backup recovery.img to tar.md5 as that is how it has to be for odin to read it as dumb as that is.
So, I used this guide to root my dad's Go Prime, SM-G530A , and I ran into issues such as, Wifi not wrong after which I fixed using Odin and the stock kernel image, getting alot of "Unfortunately, App has stopped." like the Google Play store, contacts and more, and finally, Kingroot rooted the phone once for two or three reboots and then root was gone after that plus don't suggest reinstalling KingRoot because adb install gives this error "install_failed_missing_shared_library".
Now what do I do now? Odin flash the files, if so, In what order, new odin's tabs are different like BL, AP, CP,CSC , and UMS.
EDIT: Alright, I looked at the files and the beginning of the files show CL, CSC, AP and BL but what about UMS and what do you do with these files?
NVM-SM-G530A-13-12-2015_08-03-06-.nvm
and QCN-SM-G530A-13-12-2015_08-05-13.qcn
captaingowa said:
The Samsung Galaxy Go Prime or SM-G530A is an AT&T Go Phone that is specific to being sold at WalMart.
In researching the phones FCC ID# I noticed that this the same phone as the SM-G530AZ or the one sold by Cricket Wireless.
First up are all the required files:
Firmware MediaFire
NV Data Mega NZ
QCN File Mega NZ
PIT File Mega NZ
BL+CP+CSC Mega NZ
Stock Kernel Mega NZ
I have successfully rooted the SM-G530A using KingRoot APK v4.62, I then installed the Flashify APK, and flashed the original Stock Kernel. (File must be unzipped and loaded as "Boot.img") After and only after that was done I was able to successfully restart the phone.
NOTE: Failure to re-flash the stock Kernel will result in a "seandroid" boot error.
Should you find yourself with the "seandroid" boot error simply install the stock Kernel through your PC with Odin.
Optional for Root:
I was able to successfully switch from KingoRoot to SuperSU with the Super-SumePro APK in the Google Play store. ($3.99 is well worth it! + your supporting good developers)
Here is a list of the required factory files:
ALL_ATT_G530AUCU4AOI7_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.61 GB
AP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.54 GB
BL_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 16 MB
CP_G530AUCU4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.99 MB
CSC_ATT_G530AATT4AOI7_CL828509_QB6433914_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 13.97 MB
Gotta give credit where its due:
DLGSM for listing the factory files http://www.dlgsm.com
Thanks to GSM-Forum member danger.gsm and ernestico911 from the thread link below.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f453/g530a-att-lte-phone-any-solution-root-unlock-2019636/
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I am now downloading the kitkat firmware as well, in case anyone wants to go back to kitkat I will post as soon as possible the host of firmware files is rather slow, but once i got it all i will post it up.
to make this short do not take the BPF1 update, it takes you back to 5.0.1 lollipop with the security patch. I got stuck in that crap and the only way out is Odin. but Sammobile links are dead or non-existent I finally found it on Samsung-firmwares and now the pain was a 5 hour download time that had to be done on PC. I left my laptop on and pluigged in while I was out. Finally I got the file to use in Odin. will post the link for the zip file. Hope this helps someone like it helped me.
Ok here is the official MM rom for note edge. extract md5 and flash in Odin.
https://mega.nz/#!wlkhBLga!Li0rTAPcf8ThY7taKJOjSV4nhmqRJC_jOg_yn7Pr54Q