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[Galaxy S6 General] daubh:
I have been using my replacement cable from Aukey, it's working fine. I think battery life improved for me with MM.
[Galaxy S6 General] Nuthin100:
Okay So now im running xtresolite 3.2 and root checker says i dont have root. What did i do wrong
[Galaxy S6 General] Macabagel:
I installed the right bootloader for xtresolite and am trying to flash twrp 3.0.2-0 onto my samsung galaxy s6 w8, but I keep getting this...

<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Also on my phone it says "Custom Binary(RECOVERY) Blocked By R/L"

This was also my problem last time when I was trying to use the CF auto root on my 6.0.1 firmware... Anyone know how to fix this?

PS. Also I'm not sure if I have the right twrp version for my phone, since the twrp site doesn't show a samsung galaxy s6 canadian variant on its list of devices.
[Galaxy S6 General] xstokerx:
U want the tmobile one
[Galaxy S6 General] Macabagel:
same exact error with the tmobile twrp added the fact that the tmobile one on their site is only for edge

should I flash 5.1.1 back on my phone first before I try twrp again and flashing the 3.2 xstresolite?
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
There are two versions of the twrp that will work for the w8, on the thread for getting MM on there is a direct download for our model. Deeper down the rabbit hole there's another one fi something rather

Edit

Rabbit hole

http://www.arter97.com/browse/S6/kernel/13.1/g920fi/
[Galaxy S6 General] Macabagel:
How do I go about installing the anterz one? Do I have to install the other files in that link too? or just the twrp?

NVM Thanks!! It works :D!
[Galaxy S6 General] KAPABLE-K:
Flash the tar version via ODIN and profit
[Galaxy S6 General] SynGamer:
Hey Everyone,

Been away for a while with work stuff. Is there a guide for rooting my W8 (Rogers) without tripping Knox that DOESN'T require factory reset?
[Galaxy S6 General] sombody:
For anyone flashing for the first time or getting the error ""Custom Binary(RECOVERY) Blocked By R/L", this is all because of samsung's reactivation lock feature.

Make sure you disable (under security) this before flashing. If you already flashed, and stuck with a bootloop, the easiest way is to flash back a stock rom. ESK stock rom (6.0.1) is a good base...

Hope this helps you out.
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Anybody using arter kernel with xstrolite?
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
It's not compatible with the Canadian s6 yet
[Galaxy S6 General] shollywood:
Got mine yesterday
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Nice!

Rogers, Bell, Telus?

Shipped to you or pick-up?
[Galaxy S6 General] TikiThePug:
Telus Firmware Download

Hey guys, if you're looking for a fast mirror for the original OCG Odin bundle, look no further: https://mega.co.nz/#!8tR3Hb...QFLc.

I have tested it on a Bell S6 and works well. It should work with any of the big three carriers + their offspring (i.e. Telus, Koodo, Bell, Virgin, Rogers, Fido).

Enjoy.
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Thanks. I'll be looking for recoverys, root, twrp and what not later today.

If anyone has more info, links and what works or doesn't work for them so far that would be great.

Anyone have Rogers recovery?

Chainfires root was giving some issues.

What's the feedback from W8 owners.

I hear twrp deep sleep is working on some versions after the latest update.

But what about our W8's?
[Galaxy S6 General] Tennoh:
Posted the same thing in edge forum.

So I'm reserved for a gold 64GB edge along with a regular S6 64GB gold as well. Was planning to buy outright one or the other based on how they feel in hand. Since I plan to buy, I am now questioning why I want to buy a G920W8 at all and not an international unlocked flavour like G920I. I was hoping the W8 would support LTE band 7 (2600) for Rogers but it looks like it doesn't. Well then there's no point then as the 920I as the same LTE band support needed in Canada (B4 and B17). And based on custom rom support, Canadian W8 variants of older Samsung devices are not very well supported. So for people like me buying outright, a G920I is a better buy. So can anybody confirm it has LTE B7?
[Galaxy S6 General] @Class:
SM-G920W8 definitely has band 7 although I doubt that the carrier CSC changes might affect the bands. Could just be different what's listed on each carrier's website. Bands can be checked with *#2263# and select one. If you press back and there is a (*) beside the band, the phone's on it. Remember to change back to automatic.
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Which latest update? Twrp or recovery?
[Galaxy S6 General] kevwo:
just got my 64 GB S6 yesterday. decided to spend the extra money on more memory instead of the edge.

coming from a note 4, this phone feels great in hand, and is noticeably quicker. and the double click to camera is pretty impressive
[Galaxy S6 General] evonc:
Did you attempt flashing the Bell recovery I had provided another user a few pages back? It should pass and let you get deep sleep again. If not, you can follow the guide I posted on how to get stock firmware or send me a PM with your device serial so I can download the Rogers FW for you.
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Latest Firmware from their carrier. Very recent by the sound of it.

Check the TWRP thread here to read users reporting this.

Not Canadian users. I haven't seen anyone say Canadian details. If you know, please say here.

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Does Bell or Telus have VoLTE like Rogers does?

Might be better to get a Rogers recovery.
[Galaxy S6 General] LNJ:
Rogers S6 - LTE Bands:Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17
[Galaxy S6 General] TikiThePug:
Afaik, neither have VoLTE.
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
I'm trying to pull a Rogers recovery for everyone since sammobile hasn't posted one nor has anyone else.

Never done it before though. Been a long time since I developed..

If anyone wants to help, please pm me.

Going through this step by step.

http://www.all-things-android.com/content/performing-full-backup-android-device

Or maybe this

http://droidorigin.blogspot.ca/2013/10/how-to-easily-dump-stock-rom-of-your.html
[Galaxy S6 General] ex-28:
920w8 tested and working 100 % on band 7

Sent from my SM-G920W8
[Galaxy S6 General] Sevael:
It's not necessary as the "Bell" recovery was posted a few pages back.

The Canadian Samsung Galaxy S6 firmwares are all the exact same file. If you browse through the System folder, it contains all the files/apps for Bell, Rogers, Telus, Fido, Koodo, etc. If you flash it onto a phone with a Rogers SIM card, it will install the Rogers bloat. If you install onto a phone with a Telus SIM card, it will install the Telus bloat. So on and so forth. This is also how the Note 4 firmware was.

However, the two G920W8 firmwares on Sammobile are the two versions of the software we have in Canada, CC and CG. The recovery posted a few pages back is the CC version. It's a cinch to rip the CG version out of the CG firmware file – just open it with 7-Zip (or a similar archive program) and recovery.img is right there. I just did it recently to re-flash the CG recovery after rooting. Though there's no actual difference between the CC and CG recovery as the recovery was not updated between the two versions (the two files are identical save for the version reference).
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Thanks. That'll save me a lot of trouble..
[Galaxy S6 General] ex-28:
Wow I never knew that great explanation of the 2 firmwares however if we wanted to flash back one of them on a Rogers w8 what one would we download I don't understand the cc and cg thingy.

Sent from my SM-G920W8
[Galaxy S6 General] msavic6:
Is this the full list of supported bands? I believe I saw a carrier specs page showing 10 bands for the S6. I'll try to find the link again.
[Galaxy S6 General] lizaSB:
If I had to guess, CC is older and CG is newer. I received a 0-day software update when unboxing my phone -- while I didn't check what I was on before, I was definitely on CG after. If Samsung is naming their updates in any similar way to Google, the newest updates are the always the one with the "higher" numbers and letters.
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Correct.

Build Number. Higher equals newer.
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I've been using v14 today... haven't had issues
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Keep me posted if it's worth the switch?
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
If it ain't broken don't fix it

Edit:

There may be a charging issue on v14. Look into tomorrow
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
How are you using arters kernel? Are you not a Canadian varient?
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
There's a version for something like "fi" seems to work well.. as for my charging issue I believe it may be just the cord in my car. Charges fine on fast charger from and outlet. On 13.1 right now going to try 14 again.

Yes I'm on Canadian variant.

Edit:

http://www.arter97.com/browse/S6/kernel/

It'll be 920fi version.

And I'm unsure exactly on compatibility. But haven't confirmed any issues.
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
Interesting, I will give it a try thanks

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I'm using twrp, can I use that or what are you recommending

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Never mind found the answer thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
^ sweet cause I was unsure of the question. I was over I the arter thread too having a gander.

I'm trying this one

http://www.arter97.com/browse/S6/kernel/alpha/14.0-alpha4/g920fi-soundcontrol/

Although it looks like arter is testing cpu issue atm. I'm gonna go experiment.

I think maybe just the charger adapter in my car just crapped out. It was the cigarette lighter type so was always on.

Edit: lost in call audio. Same bill?
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
Ok i got everything to work but the call audio even with the mm audio fix. Charging works fine in car

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If you get the audio working space_eyes let me know. I will update if I get it going
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
Back to stock kernal for now. Thanks for the help space_eyes but I think it's a no go till arter gives us the OK.

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Back on stock and now that I'm back I'm noticing that performance is a heck of alot better and battery life was already amazing. I think after arter works out all the kinks his kernal will be the way to go but untill then I wouldn't bother with it imo
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
If it ain't broke don't fix it lol.

I'll have a gander for that audio fix, I used to have it somewhere that was just flashable. I like the stock tweaks too.
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
I've tried both the mm audio fixes and neither work

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What version are you using and are able to make calls?
[Galaxy S6 General] lgsshedden:
just wanted to highlight your post as you can;t flash unless the activation lock is deactivated as you posted
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Still no Rogers MM. Unbelievable.

What are the odds it takes them several weeks longer than the others just to out the exact same PC8 as Telus.

I think they were lying last time when they said it was Samsung's fault for the bugs.
[Galaxy S6 General] ankushkatari:
Same with Bell. I think they are waiting on something.
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I think they just try to wait it out until another flagship as a selling point. Been doing it for years
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
No. That's just how Bell rolls.. The worst.
[Galaxy S6 General] Ramsey:
My wife's s5 got Telus' MM Update lol and I'm still waiting for Roger's.

I like the S6 a lot but I may go nexus next time, especially since the image quality of the camera is better. I just hope they make a nexus 6p but smaller, I'd like amoled, good speakers and ois.
[Galaxy S6 General] thatsupnow:
Welcome to Canada where everything is controlled by a corporation and can charge whatever they want, and they know we'll pay it because who else you gonna turn to??
[Galaxy S6 General] TheOneNoob!:
Flash Telus MM for now. Won't trip Knox or delete data. Then flash your version when it is released. If you want MM that bad
[Galaxy S6 General] Orion9k0:
Wondering if anyone can help me, - I'm currently running Xtrestolite 3.2 (Android 6.0.1), I was looking to turn it back to stock Android... how would I go about this? Use Sammobile to d/l software then flash? I'm on Wind Mobile.
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
That's correct. Flash with Odin.
[Galaxy S6 General] xstokerx:
I got sick of waiting flashed telus radio and boatload then flash xterstolite mm 3.3 seems to run good when Rodgers comes out I'll flash them but fought thell Be any different
[Galaxy S6 General] imtiax:
I have my S6 with Koodo and I have not gotten the update yet, still rocking 5.1.1

Any way to force it without losing any of my data?
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Might want to wait. Lots of people with battery life issues on mm.
[Galaxy S6 General] Ramsey:
I am still on 5.1.1 stock and had really bad battery life for a week or two. The phone would drain 15% in 7 hours. Not normal, I'm used to 1% drain only overnight.

My brother showed me an article that helped us both. He has a Nexus 6p and also had the battery drain. Doing the below helped him as well.

You go to Backup & Reset and uncheck the Backup feature of Google. Restart and you'll be fine. Turns out my phone wasn't deep sleeping until I did that.

This is happening due to Google updates (not Android updates but only some Play Store/Services/Google updates somewhere).

If you enable the Google backup feature again, after a while the battery drain may return, it won't let your phone deep sleep.

To know if your phone is deep sleeping, download Gsam Battery Monitor and turn your screen off for 5 minutes, then turn it on and open Gsam and check the "Held awake". If you see 0 in Deep Sleep then it's not deep sleeping and that's the cause for bad battery life.
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Battery drain can happen for lots of reasons.

Lots of people with specifically "Android OS and System battery drain after updating to MM" have seen no difference with backups disabled.

Wish it was that easy. Nice that you figured your different issue out though.
[Galaxy S6 General] Choquette:
Mine goes way better with xtrestolite mm (battery life way longer) then with 5.1.1
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
You must of had some issue draining battery on 5.1.1 then.

You're the only person I've read saying that battery is noticeably better on mm than lp. I read a lot..

Where are android system and os in your usage?

What version of xtrestolite, bootloader, kernel?
[Galaxy S6 General] Choquette:
I've use this http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-0-t3094423 !

Well I wake up at 4h30 in the morning listen to music all day to 6pm, after that I fb, go on forums etc till 8pm and at 9 I'm at 15% so for me its all good!
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
That's pretty good. Nothing to complain about there.

It's really strange that some are having the issue and some are not. It's linked to MM though. Plenty enough people suddenly reporting it after upgrading. Same with S7 users though many have said reverting back to an earlier MM rom has worked.

More information would really help.

You used the bootloader in the thread? Straight from LP stock?

Are you rooted?

Kernel?

Anything frozen with TB?

Settings on/off? Like Google backup, WiFi.
[Galaxy S6 General] iamhacked:
My wifi keeps dropping when the phone sleeps. It's happening ever since I updated to Marshmallow. My wifi settings are set to always be on. What's wrong?
[Galaxy S6 General] Jazznax:
Anyone have the stock mm kernel? Need calls back
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Which are you on?

Edit:

I've been thinking of this one, it's not stock

http://arter97.com/browse/exynos7420/kernel/beta/14.0-beta7/g920fi/

But unsure if the call audio had ever been resolved, Bill I think was attempting something previous but couldn't get call audio fixed.

I've tried a modified version of this but haven't tested if call audio works.

I had to reflash the rom to get back to stock. I would also appreciate a link to the mm kernal
[Galaxy S6 General] clazaa:
I'm running 6.0.1 stock, just wondering if the following steps will be correct to root + flash xtrestolite is correct without tripping knox.

> Use Odin to flash to 5.1.1

> PingPong Root on 5.1.1

> Use Odin to flash to Xtre for android 6.0.1

It doesn't seem too complicated but after going through threads and threads this is what I've come up with.

and at some point I'd like to get TWRP on my phone - would it be recommended I do so before flashing or after flashing?

Edit: The W8 variant on PingPong Root is not the one I have, should I be flashing 5.1.1 to the one it supports, or is it safe to flash with what I've got (Koodo)?

Edit 2: looks like I'll need 5.0.2 and not 5.1.1?
[Galaxy S6 General] xstokerx:
Anyone hear of custom kernels for w8 yet
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Not a daily driver no...
[Galaxy S6 General] xstokerx:
Was away from xda for a wile figured some one would have made a call audio fix
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Yeah, I have my eye waiting for that one, Bill tried a couple and I haven't been ballsy enough to try the arter one with out the audio controls, may or may not have the audio fix, haven't been able to verify anywhere.

Edit: I tested the latest arter, no go.
[Galaxy S6 General] thatsupnow:
Those of you looking for a custom kernel get this one. Works perfect

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3377283
[Galaxy S6 General] Mekret:
Put me into a boot loop :confused:
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Seems legit ??
[Galaxy S6 General] MM13:
Twisted kernel does work on the W8. I'm running it on XtreStoLite. Try flashing super SU after flashing the kernel

Sent from my SM-G920W8 ?
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Nice. Call audio? How's it been for you?
[Galaxy S6 General] Mekret:
Just finished recovering. I'll try this now.

EDIT: Another bootloop. Will wait for V3 to come out before trying again.
[Galaxy S6 General] MM13:
Hmm thats weird.

When I flash just the kernel it's boots me back into recovery but if I flash super su it bootloops a few times at the Splash screen then boots up.

Call audio is working fine for me

Sent from my SM-G920W8 ?
[Galaxy S6 General] Mekret:
I'm going to wait for V3 then I'll mess around some more
[Galaxy S6 General] thatsupnow:
Works as it should
[Galaxy S6 General] Maqical:
v3 is out if you guys need it. should fix all problems ! :)
[Galaxy S6 General] MM13:
Just flashed it. I can definitely tell V3 is faster than V2 ?

Sent from my SM-G920W8 ?
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
Have you tweaked any settings? If so care to share them?
[Galaxy S6 General] MM13:
On V2 the only thing I tweaked was the Governor. I used darkness but now I'm trying out ondemandplus

Sent from my SM-G920W8 ?
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
I just flashed V3 and it bootloops continuously; anyone know of a solution?
[Galaxy S6 General] Mekret:
V3 also boot loops me
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
I can confirm that v3 twisted kernel works. Install kernal, install SuperSU 2.72 wipe cache/delvic cache and reboot. Will update tomorrow on performance
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Pic or it didn't happen
[Galaxy S6 General] meboy:
Keep it in the kernel thread how about?
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
Why? This seems constructive to other cad users like myself looking to flash this.
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
Why on earth would we keep it in a kernel thread. This is a Canadian firmware thread not a specific rom or kernel thread. This is directly related to our Canadian phone. Butt out
[Galaxy S6 General] Mekret:
V3 worked except with 2.74
[Galaxy S6 General] SynGamer:
Probably a dumb question, but if I'm on 6.0.1 (PC5) Wind Mobile ROM but I'm with Rogers, will my phone still get the OTA update when Rogers releases it sometime (hopefully) this summer?
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
Works with 2.72 as well
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67072557

This magic... gonna try with arter
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
No go
[Galaxy S6 General] astatek:
arter97 vs Twisted Kernel for GM-G920W8

What kernel if for me if i want speedy kernel for my battery

if i understand if i use arter97 i need to use : [Fix/Patch] [MM 6.0.1] Call Audio Fix,for T/W8 devices,on Int' ROMS (920 F/I/K)
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
As of right now none of the call audio patches work with arters, I've tried them all including the new one. Twisteds is amazing and version 4 with the ram fix should be up anytime. I'm partial to arters kernel though as I've been using it for about 2 years now so hopefully fix will come soon
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Running V4. Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
Does anyone have supersu 2.72 they could share on here plz? Couldn't find it through google :(

I'm I'd like to try V4 with it sinc 2.74 didn't work with V3.

I should try install hacker kernel first as one person suggested earlier as well.
[Galaxy S6 General] Peek-A-Boogie:
Link the v4 please
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy...nels-twisted-kernel-6-0-1-mm-5-11-16-t3377283
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
Seconding this one.. going to go dig through the xtrestolite thread in the mean time and see if I can find one.
[Galaxy S6 General] astatek:
I cant boot with v4 version of kernel on xtrestolite. i have bootloop .
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
Flash supersu after
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
I've managed to boot:

Steps: updated to xtresotolite 3.3.1 from 3.3; installed V4; bootlooped to recovery; installed supersu 2.74; bootlooped once then started up :)
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
I followed the previously mentioned steps. Flash Twisted v4, flash SU 2.74, wipe caches, reboot.

I also wanted to share that this cool Viper4android mod works once you have a permissive kernel like Twisted. All the irs you can handle.

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/mod-soulgasm-sound-t3359635/page4
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
Up and running on twisted v4. Will report back after a couple days of usage. Seems really snappy so far
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Keep me posted on the settings you end up rocking. I have mine to all default except cpu up to 1600.
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
Cool. Haven't messed with anything yet but my goal is battery life so I'm likely going to turn it down a notch.
[Galaxy S6 General] dlockhart:
Seems like XtreStoLite is the most popular rom among Canadian users for its specific compatibility with our W8.

Has anybody tested any of the roms from the U.S. specific carriers? Which ones? Have you had any issues?

What would be the flashing method? Flash Rom and then flash kernel?
[Galaxy S6 General] bill10:
Ive also tried noblerom for s hits and giggles. As far as ROMs go no offence to any other developers but nothing comes close to this rom and this is going back to when I first installed xtrestolite on my s5. I've always tried new ROMs and am back on this within 24 hours. The only other rom that can touch this was arters backtonote rom that's no longer under development. Don't waste your time and probably anyone else on this rom will tell you this is the best
[Galaxy S6 General] pilotgav:
Why?? This is exactly what this thread is for. Canadian users, Canadian issues, Canadian resolutions.
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
So after about 24hrs of use of Twisted Kernel, still getting some serious AndroidOS battery drain... seems like this is an issue with the W8 variant. Anyone else seeing this?
[Galaxy S6 General] D_Rail:
Yes same but the Google Play Services drain is gone. I'm definitely liking the Twisted kernel over stock Xstrolite.