Back to Lollipop - anything i need to be aware of? - Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello
I have got a 920I which i have flashed with the 920F MM stock ROM. I would like to return it to factory and flash the 5.1.1 Lollipop XSA ROM.
Is there anything i need to be aware of that could go wrong or can i just go ahead with Odin and flash it?
TIA

dosada said:
Hello
I have got a 920I which i have flashed with the 920F MM stock ROM. I would like to return it to factory and flash the 5.1.1 Lollipop XSA ROM.
Is there anything i need to be aware of that could go wrong or can i just go ahead with Odin and flash it?
TIA
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Well, a ton of stuff can go wrong, including the fact that you cannot go back to 5.1.1. If you flashed MM, you stay on MM. Flashing Lollipop will leave you in a boot loop. 5.1.1 will NOT WORK. The factory reset version will be set to MM

I flashed my 925f back to lollipop without any issue. I upgrade the phone with btu MM, so I flashed back btu L. But then in L no more custom rom support, so I went back to MM again after a few days.
Sent from my SM-N920C

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[Q] Suggestion for 5.1 for not got Hard Brick for my Moto E Again

Dear Techies,
I have moto e, previously i m in Soak Test Nd i hv lollipop on my moto e. Thn i install some lollipop based custom rom. After some times i becum booring from unoffical custom rom. So, i gain flash my mobile with stock rom. Due to upgrade my bootloader for lollilop they didn't support Kitkat 4.4.4. Then i got Hard bricked. There is no any fix. But i m so lucky i got new replacement of motherboad free due to o under warranty.
And Aftr changing motherboad i have new Emei and serial no. So i unable to get soak test update.
My Question is this please suggest me the way i flash 5.1 custom rom then after if i want to back in Stock Rom without got hardbrick.
Thank you
himanshuzzz said:
Dear Techies,
I have moto e, previously i m in Soak Test Nd i hv lollipop on my moto e. Thn i install some lollipop based custom rom. After some times i becum booring from unoffical custom rom. So, i gain flash my mobile with stock rom. Due to upgrade my bootloader for lollilop they didn't support Kitkat 4.4.4. Then i got Hard bricked. There is no any fix. But i m so lucky i got new replacement of motherboad free due to o under warranty.
And Aftr changing motherboad i have new Emei and serial no. So i unable to get soak test update.
My Question is this please suggest me the way i flash 5.1 custom rom then after if i want to back in Stock Rom without got hardbrick.
Thank you
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which rom u r using custom or stock? if u r using stock 4.4.4 then 1st of all make a nandroid backup of ur stock rom 4.4.4 using twrp recovery and keep it safe then go to flash anything, for not get bricked ur device
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which rom u r using custom or stock? if u r using stock 4.4.4 then 1st of all make a nandroid backup of ur stock rom 4.4.4 using twrp recovery and keep it safe then go to flash anything, for not get bricked ur device
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If i flash to any lollipop based custom rom and after come back to kitkat offical rom. Did it hardbicked again or not.
I hardbrick moterboad brick not system.
what i do to downgrade :-
wipe complete rom in twrp on soak 5.0.2 then installed stock 4.4.4 without any problems.
zeshan94 said:
what i do to downgrade :-
wipe complete rom in twrp on soak 5.0.2 then installed stock 4.4.4 without any problems.
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Did u flashed with officail firmware with Fastboot
himanshuzzz said:
Did u flashed with officail firmware with Fastboot
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yeah i flashed stock official 4.4.4 via fastboot after doing a complete wipe of 5.0.2.
i entered all commands.got a 'failed' messages on 3 commands i.e boot,partition,motoboot. but phone booted successfully.. even now whenever i flash 4.4.4 i get those failed messages.
zeshan94 said:
yeah i flashed stock official 4.4.4 via fastboot after doing a complete wipe of 5.0.2.
i entered all commands.got a 'failed' messages on 3 commands i.e boot,partition,motoboot. but phone booted successfully.. even now whenever i flash 4.4.4 i get those failed messages.
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Where u get official stock 4.4.4 firmware. I had flash firmware of 4.4.2 thn i updated to 4.4.4 then after update rebooting they got hard bricked. ????
himanshuzzz said:
Where u get official stock 4.4.4 firmware. I had flash firmware of 4.4.2 thn i updated to 4.4.4 then after update rebooting they got hard bricked. ????
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Hardbrick only occures when u flash downgrade firmware via Fastboot, so if u dont want hardbrick. Flash the ROMs via TWRP recovery as its not flash Bootloader, download Flasheble ROMs and flash via recovery it wont hardback.
himanshuzzz said:
Where u get official stock 4.4.4 firmware. I had flash firmware of 4.4.2 thn i updated to 4.4.4 then after update rebooting they got hard bricked. ????
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you can get it from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/index-moto-e-original-android-dev-roms-t3000181
. if for any reason the download link doesnt work then search in the general forum for 4.4.4 firmware.

Update to 5.1.1

If I'm on rooted stock ROM with custom kernel, what's the best way to update to 5.1.1 without a wipe?
odin
andromeda1968 said:
odin
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I ended up using the Smart Switch to revert to stock. Stock apparently doesn't have an update for me, so I tried to Odin the latest XEU version. However Odin won't see my phone

(Q) Cant install ROMs

Hello there i have G850F and i can not install roms every time i try i softbrick my phone then i have to restore it
Once i install rom i get stuck on fisrt boot screen (galaxy alpha powerd by android) and it dosent move from there then i have to restore
i use TWRP and Eudemony V3 4.4.4ROM
I do factory reset every time
Am trying to install
Resurrection_Remix_LP_v5.4.7-20150609-slte
Or
SMG850F_GalaxyS6Themed_2.5
I think this because my current rom
amer187k said:
Hello there i have G850F and i can not install roms every time i try i softbrick my phone then i have to restore it
Once i install rom i get stuck on fisrt boot screen (galaxy alpha powerd by android) and it dosent move from there then i have to restore
i use TWRP and Eudemony V3 4.4.4ROM
I do factory reset every time
Am trying to install
Resurrection_Remix_LP_v5.4.7-20150609-slte
Or
SMG850F_GalaxyS6Themed_2.5
I think this because my current rom
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If you are still on kitkat and you want to go to lolipop then you need the flash a stock LP rom before you can go to custom one.
Sent from my SM-G850F
tileeq said:
If you are still on kitkat and you want to go to lolipop then you need the flash a stock LP rom before you can go to custom one.
Sent from my SM-G850F
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After I flashed stock LP I had to flash my KK modem because my phone wasn't booting.
Is that normal?
Or maybe I should have flashed twrp, fully wiped everything then flahed LP
Idk, now I'm still stuck with kk modem :/
RobertAslan said:
After I flashed stock LP I had to flash my KK modem because my phone wasn't booting.
Is that normal?
Or maybe I should have flashed twrp, fully wiped everything then flahed LP
Idk, now I'm still stuck with kk modem :/
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Iy maybe thw cause of problems. Try going clean install and no switching files.
Sent from my SM-G850F
modem also must be LP,or you should go in no network
why you are stick to 444 modem?I use now France XEF modem but LP,& live in Macedonia

None custom ROM is working, G925W8 Canada, any idea guys?

Hello,
Tried all ROMS, none is working, below is the detail:
Installed
1 . CRISSCROSS ROM - no audio, while on call in earpiece and loudspeaker
2 . XtreStoLite-ROM-3.3.1-DPDP.zip ROM, Problem - AFter flash Phone model shows G925F AND NO CONNECTION TO NETWORK, EMERGENCY CALLS ALL TIME, TRIED flashing MODEM for g925w8 no LUCK
3. KIngfisher ROM, after flashing Kingfisher ROM, phone is STUCK AT
*KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING* and phone will not turn ON.
SO , I guess there is NO working CUSTOM ROM fOR G925W8,canada. At the end I flashed stock BOJ7 AND Phone is working perfectly with 5 1 1 G925W8 BOJ7
I'm using the G925W8 on Xtrestolite. You must be missing something. I'm not sure what though
KAwAtA said:
I'm using the G925W8 on Xtrestolite. You must be missing something. I'm not sure what though
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so why am I getting emergency calls?
1 can you tell me in detail that which steps did you follow?
2 what was your android version when you flashed rom?
3 what is your baseband verison now?
4 Was it rooted already?
5 Does this rom have spanish langauage? can you check for me?
Thank you
@Administr4tor
Custom ROMs for that work for W8
I've have confirmation from multiple users that my OZOP Rom is compatible and working flawlessly for the following devices Flat and Edge (rom is Edge based) F/I/T/W8. Could be more this are just the confirmed working devices.
Also OZOP is currently very active with development and actually about to be updated!
What ever Rom you decide is up to you.
Just letting you know there are options available.
Good luck
I believe you need to update your bootloaders using a stock 6.0.1 image or flash them via odin.
Also look in the T mobile section for a custom kernel like stang has a rom showing for. Our devices were basically secondhand tmobile rebranded as W8. Everything is literally the same minus us canadian guys cant use wifi calling.
So in short flash rom, then kernel and let it boot. Once it boots then turn it off and restart into recovery and flash call fix. If you need an updated callfix I can post a link here.
I found if you flash all three before first boot the zip from callfix creates a bootloop. Therefore it tells me the zip needs to be flashed over a built system
Nothing seems to work, No matter what I have No network connection... on any rom..
AndroTechGuy said:
Nothing seems to work, No matter what I have No network connection... on any rom..
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You mentioned it worked on 5.1.1 thats your problem u need to take the ota or flash stock 6.0.1 with odin or find the 6.0.1 bootloader and radio and flash them cuz all the roms your trying are 6.0.1 base thats why u dont have service im suprised they even boot.
xstokerx said:
You mentioned it worked on 5.1.1 thats your problem u need to take the ota or flash stock 6.0.1 with odin or find the 6.0.1 bootloader and radio and flash them cuz all the roms your trying are 6.0.1 base thats why u dont have service im suprised they even boot.
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I could have sworn I was running 6.0.1 stock, Maybe I wasn't, but alright I'll try to find the radio. thanks mate
christopherrrg said:
I believe you need to update your bootloaders using a stock 6.0.1 image or flash them via odin.
Also look in the T mobile section for a custom kernel like stang has a rom showing for. Our devices were basically secondhand tmobile rebranded as W8. Everything is literally the same minus us canadian guys cant use wifi calling.
So in short flash rom, then kernel and let it boot. Once it boots then turn it off and restart into recovery and flash call fix. If you need an updated callfix I can post a link here.
I found if you flash all three before first boot the zip from callfix creates a bootloop. Therefore it tells me the zip needs to be flashed over a built system
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yes, I need updated call fix as the one I have is only for 5 1 1
Administr4tor said:
yes, I need updated call fix as the one I have is only for 5 1 1
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gyz91x5k7gc2NBS2N5TFQwY0k/view?usp=drivesdk
Uploaded to my personal drive because I got tired of chasing the link. (Credits to author of zip, name inside.)
xstokerx said:
You mentioned it worked on 5.1.1 thats your problem u need to take the ota or flash stock 6.0.1 with odin or find the 6.0.1 bootloader and radio and flash them cuz all the roms your trying are 6.0.1 base thats why u dont have service im suprised they even boot.
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Every time I try to flash the stock 6.0.1 i get SW Rev error Device 4 Binary 3.
AndroTechGuy said:
Every time I try to flash the stock 6.0.1 i get SW Rev error Device 4 Binary 3.
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925W8/ get your firmware here for your carrier
I was told you get this error when trying to downgrade or by flashing the wrong package
Follow this http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/04/Ho...irmware-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge.html?m=1
xstokerx said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925W8/ get your firmware here for your carrier
I was told you get this error when trying to downgrade or by flashing the wrong package
Follow this http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/04/Ho...irmware-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge.html?m=1
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I know how to do it, the phone is unlocked, so not sure what carrier I should be flashing on it. I legit just need it to be able to use the Network, currently have it custom rom'd but no network.
xstokerx said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925W8/ get your firmware here for your carrier
I was told you get this error when trying to downgrade or by flashing the wrong package
Follow this http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/04/Ho...irmware-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-S6-Edge.html?m=1
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So the best I've been able to do is get it on a custom rom with no network connection at all. Seems like Im losing the ability to get it working. I tried Wind, telus stock 6.0.1's and i get the SW rev error, I've tried Rogers 5.1.1, and I get the same. Only thing that flashed on my device was "AP_G925W8VLU2AOG2_CL4808800_QB5701859_REV02_user_low_ship.tar" but it didn't boot past Galaxy S6 Edge logo, and recovery wasn't loading to try and factory reset to continue boot. I'm pretty sure this phone is dead.... I mean the custom rom was 6.0.1 with arter kernel, but no service... I'm lost...
christopherrrg said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Gyz91x5k7gc2NBS2N5TFQwY0k/view?usp=drivesdk
Uploaded to my personal drive because I got tired of chasing the link. (Credits to author of zip, name inside.)
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Thanks Sir.
Any ideas to my posts above?
guaranteed it's the bootloader and modem.
Once you flash the 6.0.1 ones via ODIN, then both crisscross and xtrolite should work. Crisscross, you will need to flash an independent audio fix which Christ have provided you in the post above.
Xtrolite (which I'm using with Twisted V4 Kernel) has it integrated so you shouldn't have any audio problems. Mind you, if you're still having trouble. Flash back 5.1.1 stock kernel and then let it update officially via samsung kies or OTA. Our phones now have 6.0.1 release so once you do that, you'll automatically have the new 6.0.1 bootloader and modem for our 925w8 phones. Then it'll be simple to flash a custom rom at that point.
Just update stock system to Marshmallow 6.0.1 (or flash stock 6.0.1 via Odin), then flash TWRP, do standard wipe with TWRP (Data, Cache and Dalvik), flash XtreStoLite via TWRP and everything will work
I have canadian S6 Edge and XtreStoLite is working very good
cripez said:
guaranteed it's the bootloader and modem.
Once you flash the 6.0.1 ones via ODIN, then both crisscross and xtrolite should work. Crisscross, you will need to flash an independent audio fix which Christ have provided you in the post above.
Xtrolite (which I'm using with Twisted V4 Kernel) has it integrated so you shouldn't have any audio problems. Mind you, if you're still having trouble. Flash back 5.1.1 stock kernel and then let it update officially via samsung kies or OTA. Our phones now have 6.0.1 release so once you do that, you'll automatically have the new 6.0.1 bootloader and modem for our 925w8 phones. Then it'll be simple to flash a custom rom at that point.
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issue is I can't make the 6.0.1 stock files flash, always getting the SW rev error when cm.bin tries to flash, I've tried, Rogers, Wind, Telus stock files, nothing works. On CrissCross right now but not service... I want to get back to stock or at least make the bootloader work.
EDIT: Apparently using the most recent koodo stock, got me back to stock rom and with service! Now to root and do the custom rom properly! Thanks all!
christopherrrg said:
I believe you need to update your bootloaders using a stock 6.0.1 image or flash them via odin.
Also look in the T mobile section for a custom kernel like stang has a rom showing for. Our devices were basically secondhand tmobile rebranded as W8. Everything is literally the same minus us canadian guys cant use wifi calling.
So in short flash rom, then kernel and let it boot. Once it boots then turn it off and restart into recovery and flash call fix. If you need an updated callfix I can post a link here.
I found if you flash all three before first boot the zip from callfix creates a bootloop. Therefore it tells me the zip needs to be flashed over a built system
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THIS G925W8 is working perfectly in 5 1 1 , I was able to make calls to all networks including GSM and WCDMA, I checked IMEI status with code 197328640 and IMIE status is OK, then after I flashed 6 0 1 and then the IMIE status turns to NOT GOOD and I am unable to make calls and stuck at EMERGENCY CALLS, looks like this PHONE IS JACKED??

KIW-L23 can't update to MM

Hi all.
First of all, I'm newbie on this, so be patient. I tried to flash CyanogenMod on my Honor 5X (KIW-L23), but did not perform the upgrade to MM. Now I have CM 12.1 (Lollipop) but I can't install CM 13 (MM) or any MM based ROM.
How can I upgrade to MM?
Thanks in advance!
restore a twrp backup of stock rom, flash stock recovery and update to MM, or flash stock rom and update
jkccl9 said:
restore a twrp backup of stock rom, flash stock recovery and update to MM, or flash stock rom and update
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Hi. That's the stuff. I lost the stock backup I did. I tried to search for the stock rom, but I have,'t found it. Is there other way to upgrade it without the stock rom?
dustbuster07 said:
Hi. That's the stuff. I lost the stock backup I did. I tried to search for the stock rom, but I have,'t found it. Is there other way to upgrade it without the stock rom?
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Use huawei update finder for stock, if you have already tried the normal method to wipe then flash the rom and it didn't work then I don't know any other methods to update
Firmware finder is ur good frn now

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