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[Galaxy S6 General] -Mr. X-:
the tmobile firmware will not flash as the sboot will be rejected.

the tmobile radio also will not work on the w8, ive tested this.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
Is the sboot part of the bootloader?
[Galaxy S6 General] -Mr. X-:
Sboot is the secondary boot loder.

The sboot on your device will refuse to flash the tmobile odin tarball as it contains the G920T sboot. Flashing the G920T sboot by some form of wizardry or with dd would probably result in a brick because SBL1 would nope out when it sees an unexpected sboot (device miss matched) in SBL2.

So in laymen terms. Don't flash the Tmobile sboot, and you couldn't flash the full tar if you wanted to anyways.

Flashing the tmobile rom with out sboot is possible, it works but finger print is broken. any OTA updates would refuse to flash though, again because of sboot.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
Yeah im already at that state thanks ;) i was juat curious where the sboot was located! Thank you for the explanation
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
Come on Samsung, let's do this. Sick of Canada lagging the world on updates. Of course we're a small market, but even providing better timelines would be appreciated.

So much for June, probably won't happen in July either as July updates are already listed.
[Galaxy S6 General] KentuckyHouse:
Just wanted to point out that the international S6 started getting 5.1.1 today. A friend of mine has already updated. We either get the update by the end of this week, or I'll be selling and moving back to my Nexus 6 full time.

Absolutely ridiculous.
[Galaxy S6 General] LNJ:
They've been getting it for quite a while. Some carriers faster than others.
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
The fact you're switching devices because of a silly update is "absolutely ridiculous"
[Galaxy S6 General] KentuckyHouse:
I switch devices nearly every day anyway, so it's not like it's a big thing. Now, actually selling the S6 would be something of an accomplishment. I highly doubt I'll actually go through with it since I like the S6 so much. My post from last night was purely me blowing off steam at the fact that yet another carrier is being slow with updates.

I guess I don't understand the delay. My understanding is that the Rogers' S6 is, for all intents and purposes, the exact same phone as the T-Mobile S6. Yes, there are some differences when it comes to network firmware, but overall, it's the same phone. Yet T-Mobile S6 users have had 5.1.1 for 2 weeks now while Rogers updates their firmware page from "June" (and nice, firm deadline) to "coming soon!", which could mean anything from now until September. And it's not like Rogers is Verizon and has to make sure their 25 bloatware apps are compatible with the update. When I received my S6, it had 2 or 3 Rogers apps on it, which I immediately disabled since I'm on AT&T in the US.

This is the first Rogers phone I've ever had, so for those of you that have been using them for a long time, is this delay normal? I was always under the impression that Canadian phones got updates in a timely manner. But if this is normal, then I'll just sit back and wait.
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
It's a joke, maybe the S6 in Canada will get zero updates just like my G2 on Rogers... Literally bought it with 4.4.2 on it and they sealed the deal last month stating it will get no future updates. So there's always a possibility we get nothing.

Yes, it's pathetic and totally indicative of weak wireless competition. Canada sucks, in many ways.
[Galaxy S6 General] thegregulator:
Boy, were you under the wrong impression. The good news for you (I guess) is this is normal for Canadian carriers. They're seriously the worst when it comes to updates. I've always figured it's because apart from the big three in Canada there really aren't any other viable choices, so they get to screw us.
[Galaxy S6 General] KentuckyHouse:
Sounds exactly like the situation in the US, minus T-Mobile, mostly. Wouldn't it be great if these carriers actually thought about their user's experience first? Long shot, I know.
[Galaxy S6 General] thegregulator:
At least we have the excuse of not having enough consumers to bother updating phones! AT&T probably has more consumers than there are Canadians!
[Galaxy S6 General] KentuckyHouse:
Man, isn't that the truth? I remember when AT&T was the best if you wanted coverage, timely updates, and unlocked bootloaders. Then, for some reason, they decided they wanted to be more like Verizon. Why that is, I have no idea!
[Galaxy S6 General] OptimusOBrien:
I just unlocked my Wind S6 and will be using it with Koodo now and was wondering if I have to do anything special to get LTE working on the device? Will it just kick in after I put in the new sim?
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
Where'd you buy from/ model? I'm starting to thunk I was shafted with my wind one lol
[Galaxy S6 General] evonc:
IIRC the modem and hardware is identical across all Canadian variants. You should be able to just pop in the sim, set apn and get LTE working.
[Galaxy S6 General] OptimusOBrien:
I got mine from a wind store. Sapphire Black 128GB version.

---------- Post added at 02:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:23 PM ----------

That's what I thought. Thanks for the reply!!
[Galaxy S6 General] nicemsp:
Have any Rogers users received anything after 5.0.2?
[Galaxy S6 General] jazenf:
Nope. .. Rogers sucks.. Lol.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
you mad? :)
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
No, can't root.

I jabbed Rogers in the ribs today though, felt good:
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
Why can't you root?
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
Because MDM, or mobile device management, enterprise requirement... :)

However, it appears there update is in testing:

Follow me @ ootpapps I'll be on this line a hawk.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
Good news! still no date though :/
[Galaxy S6 General] LNJ:
That was just a blanket statement about all updates in general.

They only have to make sure their bloat works on the phone and push the OTA and nothing else.
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
Depends. We'll see.
[Galaxy S6 General] LNJ:
It has to come out sooner or later so that statement is nothing but to appease the person asking!
[Galaxy S6 General] ChongoDroid:
How did you get 5.1.1 working with the old bootloader/modem?

I'm rooted. :D
[Galaxy S6 General] nvict:
You can flash any 5.1,1 rom. You'll just get lots of errors like fingerprint scanner not working etc.
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
Yeah yeah yeah. I'm no idiot, you're no genius.
[Galaxy S6 General] asdfvtn:
Anybody with Rogers? I'll be walking into the store to get one rather than pre-order due to their force-of-plan-changes with pre-orders, but if anybody has heard any word, that'd be great!
[Galaxy S6 General] BrendenDonaher:
Damn. I pre ordered a 64gb S6 White. Waiting for it to be shipped.

Sent from my deco stop
[Galaxy S6 General] Harrison_K:
I can't wait. I've got a Black 64GB S6 reserved from Rogers, really hoping I can get it within a day or two of the release. I've already got a pair of Qi chargers for home and work, and a Spigen Neo Hybrid CC. So overdue replacing my old Galaxy Nexus.
[Galaxy S6 General] Sevael:
I reserved a 32GB S6 Edge but later regretted it, wishing I had opted for the standard S6 instead. I'm hoping to walk in on Friday and snag a 32GB S6 and cancel my reservation.

The employees I spoke with at my local Rogers store said that reservations are rarely available on launch day and often don't even ship until after launch. I don't know if that's just my area or all over the country.

Given that there hasn't been any shipping notice yet for my reservation, I doubt it will arrive by Friday. I'm listed as 16th position in the reservation system.
[Galaxy S6 General] Harrison_K:
well, that's lame. i was flat out told by my store that their stock would be given to reservations first, and only after the reservations for that store were filled would they be able to sell their stock to walk-ins.

nice... likely has something to do with reserving an Edge though... I was #418 yesterday.
[Galaxy S6 General] Sevael:
I'm pretty sure that reservation units are couriered in separately from the store's normal stock. Once the reservation units ship, the people on the list are emailed a tracking number so they can follow its progress.

Sounds good on paper, but the information I keep hearing indicates that the reservation stock usually ships out on or after release day. One of the employees mentioned that for really popular releases like iPhone, they may not even get their reservation units for weeks after release because the whole system uses a different pool of stock and bigger cities get priority. They usually tell people who reserved to just come down and get one on launch day (if they don't run out) and cancel their reservation. Apparently they cannot fulfill reservations with regular stock. Which means I have to give up the free wireless charge pad.

Sounds like a silly way to handle things to me, but this is Rogers we're talking about...
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Haha I switched too. After using both phones at best buy, the regular S6 seemed so much brighter, wider, open. The edges make it narrow. Strange effect for sure.
[Galaxy S6 General] ex-28:
im in winnipeg here and on reservation i am

edge #69 s6 #13

neither have shipped .

pretty sure im going regular s6 i just dunno about the edge version , cost doesnt matter to me , but i plan on goin in as a walk in as i have done with every device in the galaxy line in the past and pick pone up never had a problem.
[Galaxy S6 General] eternalblu:
I was told at a Rogers store that they wouldnt have the s6 for walk-ins for a while (2 - 3 weeks). This was in Calgary, but I'm not sure how much I believe the store worker regarding time frame.

If someone does get a Rogers phone, I was wondering if they could check if there was pre-installed Rogers bloatware.

Thank you
[Galaxy S6 General] s7r1kr:
I'm with Rogers, reserved sometime last week or so and I've been checking the reservation status religiously and from being 147 in line, it dropped to 139 today and now the status went from being "OPEN" to "In Progress" so hopefully it'll be shipped out later today in time for Friday pick-up
[Galaxy S6 General] leanne:
Had both my case and my Edge waiting for me when I got home tonight! Am just now starting to transfer over all my stuff!
[Galaxy S6 General] QAM:
Hola

Can you please let us know if you found any issues or defects? Is the screen without blemishes and the like?

Reading some comments from T-Mobile users that some units have display flaws.

This is a first for Telus in releasing a flagship before actual launch day.

"So what you want me to do 'bout that?"
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Is your flash light dimly lit?

And dead pixels or scratches?
[Galaxy S6 General] KarlDag:
Pre-ordered my S6 last week at a Bell location, they told me I had 200$ early cancellation fee for my current phone/contract. Yesterday I get a call from another Bell location, where I got my G2 18 months ago, telling me I was eligible for an upgrade with an early cancellation fee of only 50$ and that they could waive it in-store.

I'm probably the only guy on this whole forum that's happy I haven't got my phone early LOL
[Galaxy S6 General] htc fan89:
Any wind user get any email yet? I'm hoping they send out an email tomorrow, otherwise don't think winds getting gs6 on launch date...

Sent from my SM-T700
[Galaxy S6 General] CatKitKat:
I'm with Rogers and reserved 64GB black S6 edge when it first came out (was #33). My reservation also changed to IN-PROGRESS this morning, so I'm hoping it might arrive for early next week...? Based on the previous comments I revised my expectations of when I'll get the phone I was originally expecting launch day.

Based on the reviews, I'm thinking of switching to the S6 but want to try it in store first. None of the Rogers stores I've talked to know where the demo units are. Is there one in the Best Buy Eaton's Center?
[Galaxy S6 General] ex-28:
my reservations also changed to in progress this morning in winnipeg ,

just a note dial *#0*# for the screen tests of different colors to check dead pixels , might also be easier to see if any discoloration on the screen when you pick it up in store.
[Galaxy S6 General] leanne:
Mine is flawless. The flash is off, the screen is perfect and do dead pixels, scratches or strange colors.

So far, love it!

Just need to find a proper screen protector for it as the one that I had ordered only covers the center of the phone!
[Galaxy S6 General] jaysim:
Will you be able to pick up the phone on friday?
[Galaxy S6 General] KarlDag:
Not sure, I'm going set things up with the person who cold called me tomorrow morning. Wouldn't mind waiting a few days more, but indefinitely want the pre-order charger...
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Has anyone here with Canadian model flashed over successfully 5.1.1? How did you do it ? Thanks!
[Galaxy S6 General] Appok:
Is there a fido stock rom to be able to download? I'd like to root my phone and change roms, currently on stock right now but before I proceed I need the Fido Stock ROM
[Galaxy S6 General] LNJ:
Get the new twrp and flash any 5.1.1 rom. If it doesn't have a unified kernel, flash unikernal. You will also need the call audio patch for T/W8 phones.
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Awesome thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] EnIXmA:
http://mobilesyrup.com/2015/07/09/t...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

5.1 coming in September..Such a bummer
[Galaxy S6 General] OptimusOBrien:
I'm actually thinking of going back to the Nexus. I miss all the Roms but more importantly the screen size. This is a great phone but I am seriously missing stock Android with timely updates
[Galaxy S6 General] kevinsirohyeah:
Try the sammobile website, they have all the stock firmware for Canadian s6's
[Galaxy S6 General] Appok:
I love the S6 fingerprint + camera but i really do miss the customization of ROM's >.< I'll hold out i think until the new nexus is announced.
[Galaxy S6 General] asdfvtn:
Weird. Rogers was originally scheduled for June... and it's "Coming Soon!" 3 weeks ago, so I figured the end of July should be a reasonable window.
[Galaxy S6 General] OptimusOBrien:
The camera on this thing is fantastic no question but I feel like the S6 is missing something.
[Galaxy S6 General] kevinsirohyeah:
Would your method work on my W8 version as well? Also do you know of any threads that give a more detailed tutorial on how to actually do this? I'm still new to android :p
[Galaxy S6 General] -Mr. X-:
It works fine. I Am on a W8 on a 5.1.1 F rom right now. With my Audio Patch, and compatible kernel. The fprint really has a heart attach unless you flash a rom that doesn't include it by default though.
[Galaxy S6 General] kevinsirohyeah:
Could I just download the 5.1.1 F rom from sammobile? Could you specify the steps taken to actually get the rom, audio patch and kernel? thanks
[Galaxy S6 General] KarlDag:
Guys, I have a canadian S6, and am trying to install to flash a custom rom... I rooted using ping pong root, and flashed TWRP 2.8.7.1 using flashify. It all worked, but when I reboot into recovery I can't access my internal storage, so can't wipe and/or flash... ideas?

NB Flashing the recovery didn't trip knox, so something is fishy
[Galaxy S6 General] thegregulator:
You may need to format your system through recovery. Don't quote me on that though. I'd do some more reading on that if I were you.
[Galaxy S6 General] KarlDag:
Turns out I half forgot I was encrypted ans TWRP was beyond useless because of this. Reflashed stock recovery and then factory reset, now everything works. Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy S6 General] daniel4653:
Canadian carrier on the note 4 were good with lollipop. We had it before T-Mobile ATT and Verizon. Cricket onnthw other hand is bad. The GS5 just got lollipop a month ago.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
I'm thinking Rogers is waiting for the 2nd 5.1.1 update Samsung's working on that will launch with the the new S6 edge plus. That's the rumor, they don't want to do two otas in a short period for the S6 so would rather wait.

This coincides with the rumor that stated Telus is releasing in September. Which should be right around the S6 edge plus coming to Canada.

Samsung themselves have confirmed a second 5.1.1 update when the S6 edge plus comes.
[Galaxy S6 General] asdfvtn:
That's dumb. Most other carriers already have their 5.1.1 out, along with Rogers saying "Coming Soon!". If they actually wait till September, I supposed they don't quite understand what coming soon really means.
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
It's been set as coming soon since mid June, so coming soon means nothing to them...

It's not coming in July, they already updated their schedule twice in July, and nothing changed for the S6.

So August is the soonest it'll happen it seems, but they will wait then for the September update then to do it all at once.

Lame considering the bugs we have.
[Galaxy S6 General] OrangeFever:
How to get 5.1.1 on the Canadian Galaxy S6 (W8)

Step 1: Make a TWRP backup of current ROM

Step 2: Download and install the newest TWRP v2.8.7.1. I installed the .img file using Flashify

Step 3: Download the latest XtreStoLite 5.1.1 ROM

Step 4: Wipe in TWRP and flash the ROM

Voila, you now have 5.1.1 on your Canadian Galaxy S6. The only issue at the moment is lack of fingerprint support which will be resolved when the 5.1.1 bootloader for Canadian variants is released.
[Galaxy S6 General] c_86:
thats... anyway to use the deodexed version? i like the mods and would rather keep them then used a odex version?
[Galaxy S6 General] peoples_flip:
Thanks for the tips... I for one am going to hold off for now until we get a bootloader as I want fingerprint functionality
[Galaxy S6 General] kevinsirohyeah:
Can't you just download the deo version and also flash with it the aroma add-on? I'm pretty sure, don't take my word for it, that you can get finger print and some other missing features back
[Galaxy S6 General] c_86:
No. Because fprint needs something in the bootloader for it to work.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
Actually the call audio fix patch is included in the ROM, and XtreStoLite Deodexed 2.1 just got released!
[Galaxy S6 General] c_86:
but the money question is will the deodexed version work... I have seen a couple people post saying it will not, but i am hesitant to try as i cannot brick this thing.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
See for yourself ;)
[Galaxy S6 General] OrangeFever:
Thanks, I updated my post.
[Galaxy S6 General] kevinsirohyeah:
On the release thread it says it only works a couple models, and the W8 is not included in that list, how did you manage to flash it? Should I do it anyways with mine? I have version 1.5
[Galaxy S6 General] MM13:
I asked bell about the 5.1 update and this is what they told me

Sent from my SM-G920W8
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
I'm interested to know how xtrestolite 5.1 deo works on our W8's; if virulentt could comment that'd be be grrrreat! d8-D
[Galaxy S6 General] c_86:
it works good... no issues... just make sure you clean flash... or if you dirty flash, ans use fingerprint scanner, TURN IT OFF BEFORE... i dirty flashed, and since fingerprint scanner does not work (due to no bootloader) i couldnt turn it off after the fact...

So in short, yes you can load it, just be aware, no fingerprint scanner will work...

2. no 5.0.2 kernel will work... i tried flashing KT kernel and it ****ed up my device bad... lol
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
Do you know which kernel is better; Uni or Simpl?
[Galaxy S6 General] c_86:
I believe i am using the last one in the list... simpl i believe it is... so far so good... i wish i could use KT tho, as I like koots govenor as I like that all the cores turn off with the exception of 2...
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
Oh ya I'll definitely use KT kernel when he releases a 5.1 version :)
[Galaxy S6 General] abbz123:
Testing 5.1

Pretty smooth gents!
[Galaxy S6 General] Ludespeed:
I finally bit the bullet and tripped knox by installing twrp and deo 5.1. Under about it says I have a S6 Edge; I guess the auto detection during install messed up?

Does your about just say s6 after install?
[Galaxy S6 General] abbz123:
Yep. Just naming convention on title not actual rom. You're good to go.

Once you go custom rom.. U never go back.
[Galaxy S6 General] LNJ:
It's because the base used is an Edge based COF8 firmware.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
haha yes it does work indead :) should have tagged me, would have replied much faster :)
[Galaxy S6 General] autom8r:
S6 Edge Plus confirmed for August 14, we should see an update for the S6 then too.

This update should fix the memory issue.
[Galaxy S6 General] abbz123:
Anyone notice their s6 is running warm on simple kernel?
[Galaxy S6 General] c_86:
nope
[Galaxy S6 General] abbz123:
Testing uni kernel.. Seems good from first impressions will report tomorrow night
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
What cpu governor are you using? there's a bug with the simplgov which locks one of the cpu to 1500mhz
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Flashed with new twrp from 5.0.2 and working wonderful. No issues at all.

Flashed with new twrp from 5.0.2 and working wonderful. No issues at all.
[Galaxy S6 General] abbz123:
Stock governor.

Didn't check CPU spy. I'll get it another shot.

What settings u recommend?
[Galaxy S6 General] lizaSB:
I'm pretty skeptical at this point, not gonna lie.

Also, 5.1.1 a full month after the rest of the variants is laughable especially considering things like Samsung Pay is likely never coming to Canada.
[Galaxy S6 General] virulentt:
Would recommand the Unikernel since mythos is too busy working on cyanogenmod, or you could try the interactive mode.
[Galaxy S6 General] kevinsirohyeah:
How's the rom working for you guys? Is the battery life any better and are you experiencing any new problems as compared to version 1.5? I still have yet to see on the rom thread if the W8 version is fully supported so I'm tentative to update from version 1.5.
[Galaxy S6 General] KentuckyHouse:
OK guys, a little help would be awesome.

I'm in the US on AT&T using an unlocked Rogers S6. I'm tired of waiting on Rogers to release the 5.1.1 update, so I'm thinking about going ahead and rooting (KNOX can go jump off a cliff for all I care). I'm trying to formulate a plan that's the safest, easiest way to go. This is what I'm thinking (please feel free to correct any of this that may seem wrong)...

1) Since I'm still on 5.0.2, use Ping Pong root to root the device (this doesn't trip KNOX because it doesn't install recovery)

2) Once I'm rooted on 5.0.2, use Flashify or TWRP Manager to install TWRP (obviously, this will kill KNOX)

3) After installing TWRP, flash XtreStoLite v.2.1

4) This will get me to 5.1.1 (profit)

Any steps that I'm missing or does this look good?

Also, for the sake of brevity, can anyone let me know which TWRP and which SuperSU is the best to use?

One more question...in a worst case scenario (one where all heck breaks loose), I've downloaded the stock OE1 firmware. I'm assuming I could just use Odin to flash the phone back to stock if needed? Obviously, I know KNOX will be toast at that point, but that's no biggie to me.

Thanks for any help!
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
All I did was from 5.0.2 flash new twrp then downloaded xtrestolite 2.1 5.1.1 and flashed that and bingo. All works good for me.
[Galaxy S6 General] KentuckyHouse:
Excellent. Thanks!

Sent from my Galaxy S6
[Galaxy S6 General] thegregulator:
You can install Xtrestolite 2.1 but you'll lose fingerprint recognition. It's not compatible with the W8 yet on 2.1. I'm running Xtrestolite 1.5 on my W8 and it's fantastic, but I don't care about 5.1.1. Also, be careful if you decide to flash X 2.1 and then revert to 5.0.2 with Odin. You may run into issues. I'd do some more reading on downgrading.
[Galaxy S6 General] Brava27:
Oh yeah fingerprint stuff is missing
[Galaxy S6 General] lizaSB:
Curious if any one else has been experience worse battery since 5.1... Not getting about an hour less of screen time than I used to get on 5.0 and I'm thinking it could perhaps be related to our missing bootloader :(
[Galaxy S6 General] space_eyes:
I'm a little rusty but I can't seem to find bootloader. Same goes for baseband?