A family member had some weird behaviour on a Redmi Note 3 using MIUI7 7.5 as I remember.
I looked up on internet and thought the upgrade process was easy. I was an idiot.
This device has a locked bootloader, and I cannot flash legitimately any rom different than Lollipop, unlocking the bootloader officially it's deemed impossible, even a moderator on the MIUI forums confirmed it ( en.miui.com/thread-2526780-1-1.html )
There is some way to unofficially unlock the bootloader, but still the device can only flash Lollipop ROMs, or the baseband will not work, consequently WIFI Bluetooth and SIM cards does not work.
I have successfully installed TWRP, used EDL mode to flash more than 30 different roms, but with no solution, because there is not any rom in sight that has Italian language (except latest stable MIUI9 that it's off limits because not LP)
Anyone has got a device like this?
Is there any way to upgrade the bootloader to MM without losing the baseband?
I don't know too much about this, but you might want to try flashing a firmware update directly, such as the ones from this thread :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/firmware-hmnote3proglobal-t3574361
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best of luck, by the way.
Can you update miui? There is a way to update the do the firmware. Unlocking the bootloader unofficial it's doable, just look in this forum.
I can update MIUI, the latest ROM that i can use it's kenzo_global_images_V8.0.6.0.LHOMIDG_20161025.0000_5.1_global
The newer ones use Marshmallow, they also run and are flashable, but I will not have a working baseband.
The v8.0.6.0 release unluckily it's not fully localized for Europe, does not have Italian and many other languages, or locales.
Mr.Gamer said:
I can update MIUI, the latest ROM that i can use it's kenzo_global_images_V8.0.6.0.LHOMIDG_20161025.0000_5.1_global
The newer ones use Marshmallow, they also run and are flashable, but I will not have a working baseband.
The v8.0.6.0 release unluckily it's not fully localized for Europe, does not have Italian and many other languages, or locales.
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Hello.
I have US version of Tablet S that came with R5 firmware. It's rooted but according to many replies the recovery is locked so I can't flash anything on it, even downgrade is impossible.
I'm sending this table to a friend of mine in Russia. Do I need, if I can obviously, flash RU regional firmware or it should work there as US version fine?
If I can and should flash it, how would I do it? (AiO tool doesn't seem to work for flashing custom roms due to locked recovery)
Code:
Russia
ICS Release 5a
info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_042/contents/0011/signed-nbx03_042-ota-121116102.zip
ICS Release 1a
info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_042/contents/0010/signed-nbx03_042-ota-120804013.zip
Thank you.
[email protected] said:
Hello.
I have US version of Tablet S that came with R5 firmware. It's rooted but according to many replies the recovery is locked so I can't flash anything on it, even downgrade is impossible.
I'm sending this table to a friend of mine in Russia. Do I need, if I can obviously, flash RU regional firmware or it should work there as US version fine?
If I can and should flash it, how would I do it? (AiO tool doesn't seem to work for flashing custom roms due to locked recovery)
Code:
Russia
ICS Release 5a
info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_042/contents/0011/signed-nbx03_042-ota-121116102.zip
ICS Release 1a
info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_042/contents/0010/signed-nbx03_042-ota-120804013.zip
Thank you.
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US tab will work fine The only issue you would have is with 3G but it is obviously WIFI only model
[email protected] said:
Hello.
I have US version of Tablet S that came with R5 firmware. It's rooted but according to many replies the recovery is locked so I can't flash anything on it, even downgrade is impossible.
I'm sending this table to a friend of mine in Russia. Do I need, if I can obviously, flash RU regional firmware or it should work there as US version fine?
If I can and should flash it, how would I do it? (AiO tool doesn't seem to work for flashing custom roms due to locked recovery)
Code:
Russia
ICS Release 5a
info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_042/contents/0011/signed-nbx03_042-ota-121116102.zip
ICS Release 1a
info.update.sony.net/ST003/nbx03_042/contents/0010/signed-nbx03_042-ota-120804013.zip
Thank you.
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I think the only thing we can do now is to wait.
I've been using the pac-man ROM for over a year now, but it's a very old version, buggy and outdated. I wanted to try Kit Kat or basically just find a stable ROM, but pretty much ALL of the ROMS i've tried end up unable to find any mobile network or display the SIM card as invalid. Even when I search for networks or try to add a network manually, it still doesn't stick. Occassionally it'll even find the my local network when I go in settings and do a network search, my network being that of China Unicom, but it always results in failure to subscribe, please try again later. This has happened on a good 7 out of 8 ROMS i've flashed. The ONLY ROM i've ever been able to find a network on and thus make it usable has been the old 2013 pac-man 3.99 build. I've searched the forum and google for answers, such as flashing a particular modem or whatnot, but haven't found any solutions.
Does anyone have any ideas? It'd be greatly appreciated. I really need an updated ROM! :fingers-crossed:
If it matters:
Network: China Unicom
I've tried: 4.4.4 CM11, Stone UI hD3, Carbon KK Unofficial 2014-12, CM10.2 nightly, CM 11 M9, KitKat CarbonCN, PC Honami KK RC3, and Xperia Z Z1-1.4.
Only working ROM so far: pa_togari-3.99-RC2-20131104
To use the more modern ROMs you will have to be on a 4.4.4 FTF or you will get baseband issues ie SIM cant connect to network etc
blueether said:
To use the more modern ROMs you will have to be on a 4.4.4 FTF or you will get baseband issues ie SIM cant connect to network etc
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It's been over a year since I unlocked and flashed my phone, and I haven't done any flashing since, so I kind of forget some of the procedures and technical aspects.
I'm going over the FAQ now, and one thing it says is "Never Flash a FTF to a ZU GPe." What is a GPe, and how can we make sure we are not using it?
It also mentioned I should use Sony PC Companion to update to the newest firmware. This means it will update to 4.4.4 FTF right, or do I need to find this and flash it manually? Likewise, after I'm on 4.4.4, I assume my phone will be reverted back to stock. Would I have to root it and unlock the bootloader again?
I remember when doing all this for my phone the first time, since my phone was a Chinese model, 6833 I believe, I went through hell and back for several weeks until it flashed and took the current ROM properly. Something about buggy firmware in that paritcular model, although it's been so long I forgot all the details. I'm worried that I'll run into a similar situation with 4.4.4... Thanks for any help, truly appreciated.
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It's been over a year since I unlocked and flashed my phone, and I haven't done any flashing since, so I kind of forget some of the procedures and technical aspects.
I'm going over the FAQ now, and one thing it says is "Never Flash a FTF to a ZU GPe." What is a GPe, and how can we make sure we are not using it?
It also mentioned I should use Sony PC Companion to update to the newest firmware. This means it will update to 4.4.4 FTF right, or do I need to find this and flash it manually? Likewise, after I'm on 4.4.4, I assume my phone will be reverted back to stock. Would I have to root it and unlock the bootloader again?
I remember when doing all this for my phone the first time, since my phone was a Chinese model, 6833 I believe, I went through hell and back for several weeks until it flashed and took the current ROM properly. Something about buggy firmware in that paritcular model, although it's been so long I forgot all the details. I'm worried that I'll run into a similar situation with 4.4.4... Thanks for any help, truly appreciated.
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I tried to update to KK via Sony Pc Companion, but it says my phone is up to date. I assume it says that because it's not seeing any official firmware, due to the flashed ROM. Even when choosing the option to "repair my phone" which says it will re-install the latest available firmware, it states that there is no software available for my device. If memory serves me correct, I must first flash back to my oldest stock firmware that came with my phone, then I can use PC companion to update to KK, and then maybe unlock bootloader and root again, and then I'll be able to flash new ROMs and have a working mobile network, does that sound right?
Out of curiosity, since it's 4.4.4 ROMs that don't seem to work (network wise), doesn't that mean 4.3 ROMs should find a network just fine?
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I tried to update to KK via Sony Pc Companion, but it says my phone is up to date. I assume it says that because it's not seeing any official firmware, due to the flashed ROM. Even when choosing the option to "repair my phone" which says it will re-install the latest available firmware, it states that there is no software available for my device. If memory serves me correct, I must first flash back to my oldest stock firmware that came with my phone, then I can use PC companion to update to KK, and then maybe unlock bootloader and root again, and then I'll be able to flash new ROMs and have a working mobile network, does that sound right?
Out of curiosity, since it's 4.4.4 ROMs that don't seem to work (network wise), doesn't that mean 4.3 ROMs should find a network just fine?
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I cant remember where/when the baseband changed, it has been updated several times. I would just go straight to 4.4.4 and not worry about PC Companion - Just use the latest flashtool (http://flashtool.net).
Grab a 4.4.4 (aka x.x.x.108 or .118) FTF from the FTF thread in the dev section and flash that. That will wipe all user data (so back it up) and install a new /system image. You will have to root the device again abut 4.4.4 is easy to root now with the easyroot tool. Then you should be on the latest baseband and all the new ROMs should work - 4.4.4 and 5.0.x
Thanks blueether, I'll give that a go and report back (hope you don't mind). Here's hoping (since i know the 6833 chinese model is finicky)...
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Thanks blueether, I'll give that a go and report back (hope you don't mind). Here's hoping (since i know the 6833 chinese model is finicky)...
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You mentioned I should get a *.108 or 118 in order to get the ROMs working again (mobile network wise).
I found in the FTF repository: STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra 6833 14.4.A.0.118 "VodaFone UK" and also "SRF FR".
I'm using a 6833 in China, however. My guess is these wouldn't work because they require different networks.
Doesn't matter? Or perhaps, I just flash any 118, and that will give me the newest firmware. Then I can flash other ROMs (that use the same firmware), which will have updated modems, and consequently get my network signal back. Is this how it works? Want to be 100% sure before I go flashing with firmware that would make my phone unusable. Thanks for any advice!
Spixe1 said:
You mentioned I should get a *.108 or 118 in order to get the ROMs working again (mobile network wise).
I found in the FTF repository: STOCK ROM] [FTF] Xperia Z Ultra 6833 14.4.A.0.118 "VodaFone UK" and also "SRF FR".
I'm using a 6833 in China, however. My guess is these wouldn't work because they require different networks.
Doesn't matter? Or perhaps, I just flash any 118, and that will give me the newest firmware. Then I can flash other ROMs (that use the same firmware), which will have updated modems, and consequently get my network signal back. Is this how it works? Want to be 100% sure before I go flashing with firmware that would make my phone unusable. Thanks for any advice!
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any 108 or 118 for the c6833 should work just fine
Hi everyone,
I need a stock rom for my phone. Before update OTA firmware 450MB (camera improvement) I have stock rom version v10a-222-10. After update, my stock rom version v10b-222-10. Where can I find this version of rom v10a-222-10? I check this site... //lg-firmwares.com/lg-h840-firmwares/
Hi !
You can find stock rom on the link you provided. Then, you have to use LG Up with Uppercut :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/development/uppercut-lgup-loader-g5-variants-t3511295
I manage to downgrade from 7.0 to 6.0 (even if it was a bit difficult). Btw, may i ask you a question : why do you want to downgrade ? This update seemed to be good, plus it bring february security patch and camera improvement.
I bought the lg g5 se one week ago and i also get this update !
I always think that the new update stock firmware more demanding than the old stock firmware... Correct me if I'm wrong? Phone works well, but it's the only reason why I want to do this...
Which version you download and installed? Can I install other stock rom from list? Can i install this version H84010b_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0222.kdz? Does not exist this version H84010a_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0222.kdz?
s4m3m4n said:
I always think that the new update stock firmware more demanding than the old stock firmware... Correct me if I'm wrong? Phone works well, but it's the only reason why I want to do this...
Which version you download and installed? Can I install other stock rom from list? Can i install this version H84010b_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0222.kdz? Does not exist this version H84010a_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0222.kdz?
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Hello, I would suggest you to download the newest version from v10, i mean the following versions of v10a( v10b and so on) so if v10b is the most recent version of v10 then go for it. If you have the chance to download v10c for example, go for that one
Have you tried any of these versions? Which version do you use?
s4m3m4n said:
Have you tried any of these versions? Which version do you use?
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Not with these roms, but with my previuos lg bello i tried to update, and i searched and figured out that the following letters are better versions than previous ones (less bugs for example)
Flash with TWRP
So, I've following problem:
1.played with busybox
2.messed everything up (bootloop)
3.no rom backup (and no rom at all, just the recovery, no os)
I really need your help:
Is there a possibility to get a stock rom (h840, bought in austria so german version)?
and not in KDZ, i dont know how to flash that.
Either as a flash-zip or img
I really appreciate your help.
Thanks,
The guy with a useless phone
metalgod666 said:
Is there a possibility to get a stock rom (h840, bought in austria so german version)?
and not in KDZ, i dont know how to flash that.
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you need LGUP + uppercut to able to flash H840
and a firmware from https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h840-firmwares/ in KDZ, which is official format from LG
it's no Austrian firmware there (my phone from Drei), while exist from other EU countries(my last update was from 2017-03-08 - and it's Italian, UK there)
also exist a Android 7(H84020xxx) for EU/SouthAmerica
upd: ROM is the same for all EU, but it's include additional software from mobile operators, which is different
ayaromenok said:
you need LGUP + uppercut to able to flash H840
and a firmware from https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h840-firmwares/ in KDZ, which is official format from LG
it's no Austrian firmware there (my phone from Drei), while exist from other EU countries(my last update was from 2017-03-08 - and it's Italian, UK there)
also exist a Android 7(H84020xxx) for EU/SouthAmerica
upd: ROM is the same for all EU, but it's include additional software from mobile operators, which is different
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Dude, I've just have to say how I f***ing love this community.
PLEASE!!!!! telll me if and when u r in austria (vienna), I will invite u for some beers!!
Really, big thank you and I really hope I can also help you once!
I'm 19 and pretty poor so u can imagine how I jump of joy!
So don't forget to write me when ur in the near!
Thanks,
Viktor
metalgod666 said:
Dude, I've just have to say how I f***ing love this community.
PLEASE!!!!! telll me if and when u r in austria (vienna), I will invite u for some beers!!
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it's more important, that get you H840 back from almost a brick
been in Vienna in two month, beer is mine for you story about using busybox
Hi. Can flash LG G5 H848 with LG G5 H840 ROM?
Mine is running on 10.3.13.0 PFQEUXM or Europe rom. Im trying to install custom recovery and root it later. I'm in the process of downloading the files like the fastboot rom just incase i have to go back to stock or if something goes wrong. I also prefers to use global rom since im not in the Europe region. My question is if its okay to flash Global version or will it brick the device?
sioneng said:
Mine is running on 10.3.13.0 PFQEUXM or Europe rom. Im trying to install custom recovery and root it later. I'm in the process of downloading the files like the fastboot rom just incase i have to go back to stock or if something goes wrong. I also prefers to use global rom since im not in the Europe region. My question is if its okay to flash Global version or will it brick the device?
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I heard somebody accidentally flashed EU ROM on global version of the device when restoring the device using MiFlash.
While it did not brick the phone, the wifi Mac address get messed up. So I don't recommend you to try this.
It is better to flash the ROM that correspond to your device varient, just in case something goes bad.
Switching between EU/GLOBAL works fine, it doesn't brick anything. When I tried it I had to perform factory reset, otherwise the phone did not boot up. So far no one came with confirmed list of differences, it is being speculated that EU ROM has better privacy protection due to more strict EU laws and that headphones volume is limited to conform the EU laws. But again, there hasn't been provided a single proof for these claims and it seems that they are functionally the same, sharing the same features (and bugs). In the past months, Global version received OTA update few days in advance of EU, but the latest update arrived at the same time. Personally I don't have any problem with the EU ROM.
Thanks guys, i was able to install global rom and twrp + root without any problem. One thing i noticed is that EU is on v10.3.13 and global is 10.3.12,but both of them has the December security patch so no worries.
Hello!
First of all, I'm a novice and have no knowledge of how the firmware is constructed, e.g. wrt any dependencies between BL, AP, CP and CSC. I've searched the S9+ forums without finding answers - I have however found threads concerning downgrading but they seem not to answer my exact question.
I'm currently on the latest build of Android 10 for my region (SM-G965F, 965FXXU7DTAA). Completely stock, no modifications.
I read in an S7 thread that someone had been able to downgrade to a previous FW version with a lower BL version than the phone currently was on by doing the following:
- downloading and extracting the FW wanted
- removing the sboot and the modem parts of the firmware
- repacking the remaining parts
- flashing with odin
According to him/her, this worked, the phone booted succesfully, even though he/she at that point hadn't yet tested it to the full extent and in all aspects.
My question: Would this even be possible for the S9+? I.e. only flashing the AP and CSC parts of the desired FW via Odin while leaving BL and CP parts untouched? Would it even work, and if so, is it possible to say/know anything about adverse effects. Is the phone likely to brick? Knox?
Excuse me if this is obvious to you all, but I'm curious about this as I am currently not satisfied with Android 10.
I should add that I'm aware that it is currently possible to downgrade to latest version of Pie the "regular way", but I'm looking for options, if any, to go even further back
Rgds,
sten_amund
sten_amund said:
Hello!
First of all, I'm a novice and have no knowledge of how the firmware is constructed, e.g. wrt any dependencies between BL, AP, CP and CSC. I've searched the S9+ forums without finding answers - I have however found threads concerning downgrading but they seem not to answer my exact question.
I'm currently on the latest build of Android 10 for my region (SM-G965F, 965FXXU7DTAA). Completely stock, no modifications.
I read in an S7 thread that someone had been able to downgrade to a previous FW version with a lower BL version than the phone currently was on by doing the following:
- downloading and extracting the FW wanted
- removing the sboot and the modem parts of the firmware
- repacking the remaining parts
- flashing with odin
According to him/her, this worked, the phone booted succesfully, even though he/she at that point hadn't yet tested it to the full extent and in all aspects.
My question: Would this even be possible for the S9+? I.e. only flashing the AP and CSC parts of the desired FW via Odin while leaving BL and CP parts untouched? Would it even work, and if so, is it possible to say/know anything about adverse effects. Is the phone likely to brick? Knox?
Excuse me if this is obvious to you all, but I'm curious about this as I am currently not satisfied with Android 10.
I should add that I'm aware that it is currently possible to downgrade to latest version of Pie the "regular way", but I'm looking for options, if any, to go even further back
Rgds,
sten_amund
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admittedly, i TL : DR all of it, but on the S7, downgrading the bootloader was possible for a while, thats not the case here. You can only flash F/W with the same or higher BL version. If there is an android 9 version available with the same BL, then you can flash it all you like. www.sammobile.com/firmwares is where you need to go to look. But use the frija tool or SamFirm to actually d/l the zip unless you like wasting 2 hours of your life
Thanks for the reply
I'm aware that I am able to downgrade to the latest version of Pie, which has the same version BL as my current Android 10. But my question is rather if it is possible at all to flash only the AP and CSC sections of a previous FW (with lower BL version) and leave the current Android 10 BL and AP untouched as it is on the phone?
Sorry if I was unclear in my first post
Rgds,
sten_amund
sten_amund said:
Thanks for the reply
I'm aware that I am able to downgrade to the latest version of Pie, which has the same version BL as my current Android 10. But my question is rather if it is possible at all to flash only the AP and CSC sections of a previous FW (with lower BL version) and leave the current Android 10 BL and AP untouched as it is on the phone?
Sorry if I was unclear in my first post
Rgds,
sten_amund
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As long as the previous firmware is the same bit number you can flash either. You would have to flash all the files as the 10 bootloader more than likely isn't going to boot pie. 5th Digit from the far end of build is your bit number.
Thank you for your reply - good input wrt 'bootability'.
I'll downgrade to the latest version of Pie the regular way.
rgds,
sten_amund