yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Crazy Bob:
Verizon samsung galaxy s4 sch l546

Running nc5 with towel root v3 super user pro 2.46, used flash fire to do the lollipop update from sd card, following the Instructions as per muniz_ri post using l546_oc1_stock_rooted_rom_wnk4_bl.zip, all is good till the reboot and phone stays on samsung boot screen and goes no farther so I re flashed kk nc5 and tried to make a .tar file from flash fire for the protected partitions as per flash fire instructions and loaded the .tar to odin and got the following error "md5 hash value is invalid". Would this be the reason for the initial failure? Any help would be appreciated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] muniz_ri:
In regard to my ROM, not so sure problem (I see it about 1 out of 50 flashes) is due to FF. I have made some changes to my updater script to see if we can get it to reboot successfully 100% of the time and will be uploading a new ROM. Stay tuned...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] needleyepoke:
Same with my nexus 5... It seems like every other release will work then the next won't... Allways the same thing cannot mount device... It will work if I only do a normal backup and not a full... Works fine on my moto x though
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hollywood67:
You are soon uploading a new ROM?

I started having issues with my radio and am wondering if I should try and re-flash whenever the latest comes out? Not sure if it will help my issue.

I am gs5 rooted OC4 ff.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lem0ns:
Success! (mostly)

This time I flashed BOC1 with FlashFire... worked as expected but I still got the freeze on the black and white bootscreen

Then I just flashed the Modem and Bootloader from here and followed those directions for flashing them via Odin and voila!

I have a rooted G900W8 running lollipop with knox 0x0

here's the mostly part... MMS messages don't work at all. I've tried several apn settings but so far everything else seems to work.

Great work Chainfire! You have my thanks (and my pro payment ;) )
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] optimummind:
Never mind. Got it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Bowjthewen:
Link FLASH FIRE in GOOGLE PLAY DIE !!

Please update ....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
Problem Report

Not sure if these have been reported. only 2. I am NOT complaining. I understand Beta. Love the app.

made a boo-boo today and did a backup and forgot to change it to sdcard. not enough space and the app said so. no out, only battery pull. Did i hear that the S6 has a permanent battery? i know no sdcard. i wonder how u do a battery pull? no matter. never going to get another TWhiz device again. sHamsung plays too many games with android, but i do love my S5.

the app has been working great. but tonite (or this morning) it did a weird thing when i did a restore. have done many times before with no problem. It took all of the folders on the internal and put them in a folder called "0". it was all there. so i just moved them all into the root except android and copied them separately and deleted the folder. Been doing alot of backup and restores. playing with MultiSystem.

That's it. This should be the place to report bugs. don't hear much back, but i know someone is watching.

THANKS, GOT THE PRO VERSION

EDIT: I know i should have gotten a lastlog. was in a bit of a tiz so i forgot.

what a strange evening/morning. i do not know what was going on. i probably forgot to say that i think before that happened with the internal folders, i was trying to restore something and it just stopped. tried to reboot, but no. odin the OA1 kernel, could not get into Safestrap, so i had to go back to NCE and forward again. All kinds of strange things were happening. after i went to stock 5.0 and installed SS, etc, i went into SS and restored my TMS5 rom (the only one currently that i have in SS format). it restored ok (after a battery pull, unusual) and then i just restored my Alliance BU in FF. same file i was having trouble with before. who knows.

going to work on MultiSystem tonite. My a/c in condo is broke, need to go to a friend during the day. Need phone...LOL.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bunder9999:
What if you hold down the power button?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
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do not know anything about that. what would that do?

updated my post with more info. again, not complaining, just reporting....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bunder9999:
it should turn the phone off if you hold it for long enough... it works in the bootloader, recovery, and odin mode. if android is running, it won't do anything except open the shutdown menu (accepting the press but not the hold). i'm not sure if that also applies to the flashfire environment though.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lem0ns:
Not sure if you saw my post. You just have to flash the modem and bootloader via odin and then all is good.

You may have to start by reflashing 4.4.2 and then rooting via towelroot. But after using FlashFire and getting stuck at the boot screen just boot into download mode again.

Get the modem and bootloader files from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52210611&postcount=4

Follow those instructions and you're set.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] AmyClaraRose:
If android is running you can still force it to shut down just hold it in still even after shutdown menu comes up that simple
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] KEMC2k6:
Can someone provide new links to download, google links are dead....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mondohow:
Read the OP, the link is not dead you just need to follow the steps.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] myevilface:
good work for this. thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rsansev:
it works but needs more work :)

I was able to backup my stock b0a8 s5 lollipop w/o any probs!

I was also able to wipe and flash MOAR w/o incident.

Thanks, chainfire!

I went ahead and bought the Pro version (0.18)

Alas, i am unable to backup from MOAR.

I've tried twice (normal backup to ext sd card w/ 35gb free).

Both times, it hangs when it gets to 2nd line of data.

Please let me know if there is any way that i can help you debug this.

thanks again!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrisj22:
So this did work well on my verizon S6 and was able to back it up.

I take it we still can't flash roms with this on the verizon s6?

Sent From My Rooted Galaxy S6
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrisj22:
I do love the benchmark results after debloating

Sent From My Rooted Galaxy S6
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] optimummind:
I would like to know this too. Are we able to flash tar files via FlashFire & still keep root on US Galaxy S6 Edges?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Journyman16:
Seems to be working well on my Note 3 n9005 running TWRP and Temasek's CM12.1 v11.2

A request if I may - is it possible to have an option to run the backup to extSDCard? Or am I just not seeing where that option is?

Also a question - I can B/Up all partitions or all RAW partitions - what's the difference? I am guessing the first backs up according to the system settings and the 2nd backups up a byte-by-byte of the partition info? I ask because I am wondering which is best for later Restores in event of Bricked or dead phone.

Another thing just occurred to me and I'd check but phone is currently installing 11.3 update... is the B/up file (either kind) in a format that might let us flash it via Odin in event of a bricked phone? i.e. copy it to PC for future, then extract files and have md5's that can be flashed?

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This might answer my question about using Odin to recover a bricked phone. How did you make an md5 file? When I try the Backup, it creates as soon as I click the tick then click [Flash]

Also, why those particular partitions and not include the other Modem partitions?

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OK - my bad - the option for extSD is at top of screen... le sigh.

Other Q's still valid though. :D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rsansev:
i flashed a zipped rom on s5

I was able to flash MOAR over my stock (rooted).

Someone else asked about keeping root:

As long as the ROM you flash has root, you should be good to go.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmillea:
I went through the directory making sure everything was set to mount as r/w. I found some that were r/o.

I was then able to complete a full backup without any mount errors.

Now on to flashing something.

Bill

How was your vacation?

I did skip /cache to see if the rest worked. I'll run another backup and provide you with the log and "mount" reply.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bhavstech:
[MENTION=225651]op[/MENTION] can it be used to flash twrp on s6 920i without tripping knox if you are rooted?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Wuby986:
Recovery will trip knox anyway as well as any custom kernel.. anyway for what i am aware not yet working on s6
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wmillea:
Tried again with error at /cache

attached is the last log and "mount"
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrisj22:
What is MOAR?

Sent From My Rooted Galaxy S6
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] freak69ize:
Mother of all Roms
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robboby:
sent pm...

deleted file still said (I do not need .. old map opensource test), everything ok .. put files on sd (outside any folder), problem ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rsansev:
Mother of All Roms (galaxy s5)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2790808
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ChelseaHansa:
Just flashed my wife's SM-G900F with orginal stock Nordic BOD3. Work like a sharm.

Why this app still in beta? If all app work like this. The world was perfect.

Tanks Chainfire.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -m3tac0rt3x-:
Just downloaded, installed and Donated to Pro for support. :good:

Got no use for it now on my old device, a Note 2 LTE t0lte which doesn't have warranty anymore and is Knox 0x1 with CM flashed for almost a year lol

Just to post a thank you very much for your continuous App / Root / Android Development in General [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] ! :fingers-crossed: You are a beast! :highfive:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Descore:
S6 Edge 128GB ready to help test, ID backup fine

Hey [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] - first a huge thanks for this effort, I was using Mobile Odin Pro, and I'll buy FlashFire as soon as it's out of beta (don't have Google Plus on my primary account, and don't want to change that for various reasons, so used a secondary account to get beta access).

I've got an S6 Edge SM-G925F 128GB Black, Nordic, Unlocked. Original firmware was G925FXXU1AOCV which I rooted with PingPong, then upgraded to G925FXXU1AOE3 via Odin and re-rooted with PingPong again, so my current status is 5.0.2 with hotfix and root and Knox 0x0.

In the past I used MobileOdin to root my SGS4 with towelroot and then upgraded with MobileOdin to 5.0.1, which worked great and my S4 is now Knox 0x0 rooted on Lollipop. I'm hoping it will be possible to follow a similar path with my S6 Edge, when eventually an update comes out where PingPong is fixed.

For now I just installed FlashFire to play around with it and help testing. I'm hoping to keep my Knox counter at 0x0 but it's not that big of a deal for me, so if you need any specific testing where Knox 0x0 is useful, I'm happy to be a guinea pig as long as the brick risk is low.

Anyway, I installed v0.18 beta and tried the ID backup, which completed without issues. I've attached the lastlog in slightly anonymized form (public IP's and serial numbers x'ed, if you need the original and/or backup files or I can help with anything else feel free to PM me), in the hope it can help with this great effort.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] autotech40:
Custom rom. Mother of all roms.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Crazy Bob:
re: did you change the name breaks hash

I didn't rename it left it just as flash fire named it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] garyfunk:
Must be a very old and outdated ROM if it's the Mother and everything else came after.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] autotech40:
It supposed to be awesome. I want to try it but for some reason i like to keep knox 0x0. Better resale value i guess.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chrisj22:
Looks like it's s5 only I need a ROM for a S6

Sent From My Rooted Galaxy S6
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Journyman16:
Thanks for this excellent and detailed response. It sets a new standard in clarity. Wish there were more around who could do this. :D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rsansev:
was able to backup w/ no prob

Happy News:

redid backup so that i could produce the fail logs and... it succeeded!

b0a8/MOAR/s5
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rakuu:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] I've been having some issues with some zips not havong the right perms, i cant find any real consistencies with it, but sometimes the files come out with only 0600 set, which breaks things. Now, granted some scripts dont have anything that sets permissions, even ones that do still have this problem, i've reflashed my phone and rom countless times so i'm not entirely sure how it'd be an issue on my end, that said i won't rule it out. I don't mean to do the old"other thing did/does this, why doesnt yours", but i havent had this issue with the same zips in recoveries, but in my case i cant use it(safestrap) so it'd be nice if i didn't have to go snoop for files to set permissions on every time i flashed a zip. That aside, great work this thing is freaking awesome, purchased pro.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ChelseaHansa:
Hi. Why can't I see all zip files when I tap Flash ZIP or OTA, but when tap Flash firmware package?

The zip file I can see are Alexndr latest devbase. But I also have two orginal stock firmware downloaded from sammobile.

All files saved in internal store on an Samsung SM-G900F.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
A Question From Hsbadr Thru Me

UPDATE: So I was talking to Hsbadr about what happened with the FF restore in MultiSystem and he said this to me:

As for the FF backup/restore, I did't test this yet, but it actually depends on FF mounts for the restore: does it mount the virtual IMG or the physical system partition? I've to check its backup to see. However, I'll give you a workaround:

* uninstall MS

* restore your backup to the system partition

* create a virtual IMG from your Alliance system

Yes, that is some workaround...LOL. Not really acceptable, but for testing, yes. Can you interpret what he said and look into it when you get a chance so i can get back to him? Maybe this is why it was so slow and also messed up the stock rom. If something needs to be fixed for this, can you incorporate it into the next release? Thank you Chainfire.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MWFD:
Please forgive this newbish question, but is this meant to replace TWRP/CWM or other custom recovery? I used FlashFire to upgrade my G900V Verizon Galaxy S5 from 4.4 to Lollipop, but that was the extent of my familiarity with this app (I just followed directions from another thread on how to upgrade my device to rooted Lollipop). But I have been unable to find a custom recovery that is compatible with the latest stock rooted ROM for my device and am hoping this would be my answer, similar to the Safestrap app.

Second question - would I be able to flash the latest Xposed (alpha 5.1.1) through FlashFire?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Alpine-:
Since FlashFire doesnt trip knox, its a very appealing option for Galaxy s6 / Edge users who have used PingPong root and are trying to maintain 0x0 Knox and avoid custom recoveries that will trip knox (TWRP, CWM...). Obviously we need a way to be able to flash things without using a custom recovery and maintain knox.

I know some members (mostly Verizon it seems) have had luck flashing roms with FlashFire Beta. How far away are we, realistically, from being able to maintain knox PingPong root and use FlashFire reliably to flash new roms and especially future OTA tar files so we can "update" our devices yet stay rooted?

This gets toward the limits of my understanding. (From OP)

Thanks

Update: My question is basically the exact same as his (only his is better written!). I think we are all wanting the same thinking the same thing here. FlashFire is what can make a KNOX trip FREE root method come full circle as a viable option so we can still have root 0x0 and update our phones down the road.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DroidHead214:
How do I get the app
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] _Dennis_:
Just want to report. Tmobile S6 rooted with pingpong. Was able to remove kernel and associated updater-script lines on looper ROM and flash via flashfire. Knox still at 0x0.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Peiteman:
Thanks so much worked flawlessly. but i did have one problem getting the FlashFire App installed onto my phone. i followed all instructions but it would not show up in the play store even when i used the direct link to in in the play store. i obtained the apk through other means so it all worked out but It was about a week or to ago i will check back in later it most likely hadnt registered me as part of the beta group yet. but again really appreciate all the work put into this. thanks a ton.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Scott:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

Great app. Works great on Verizon S6 with locked bootloader!!!

Couple suggestions or requests if you will...

1. Can you have a fail safe during boot that will allow you to directly enter the app sans the operating system. Similiar to Safestrap. I ask this because in making ROMS sometimes we make things that dont flash well :crying: This in turn requires going bacak to Odin, re-root, re-flashfire. Try again.

2. Can you have FlashFire wipe before the ROM is installed? Wiping after may remove any 3rd party apps we put in ./data/app

Thanks for hearing my suggestions.

-Scott
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rakuu:
Press and hold the wipe action in the list, move it up above flash zip.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Scott:
Sweet, maybe that can be defaulted by [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Descore:
It sure could, but what would be the point? Most times you don't want to wipe, and if you do you should say so explicitly. Remember this is a power tool. I love the way it's done with the action queue, very slick.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Scott:
Right I see your point and it enhances my point 110%!

Let me explain...

So if your not going to wipe your not going to select the option at all, Correct? So why do you care if it wipes first or last? ;) If it wipes first you can front load apps in ./data/app.

Oh, and you need not remind me what kind of tool this is... Ive been around the block :angel:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Gunthermic:
What about after we pay for Pro,that the i agree can be removed?? Please!!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
After all, it is still in Beta and I would rather see a new version with whatever outstanding problems that may be fixed than ask for this small mod, but I agree it would be nice, but not such a big deal (yes i did pay for it too). :)

Just be happy some don't have TouchWHIZ & ATT out there (like me!). We be waiting longer for Xposed OR Viper and everything!!!!! LOL :(

I am sure Chainfire sees all of this....:D

THANKS
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GregBakakos:
Which ile to use?

Noob question.

Using flashFire to go to Lollipop on Sprint 720 S4.

What file name is it looking for and where do I get the file from?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] _Dennis_:
Your going to need to ask in your phones sub forums.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] morfini:
Haven't figured out yet. Can I flash custom roms on my s6 without tripping knox via flashfire?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rakuu:
As lonng as its a touchwiz based s6 rom yes i believe so. Knox only gets tripped by booting in to a custom recovery, which this is not.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] _Dennis_:
Or a custom kernel (anything not directly from samsung) will trip knox

Re-read what you quoted, I flashed a custom stock based ROM and did not trip knox. Chances are you can to, but I can't promise anything.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rakuu:
No, i've accidentally flashed a custom kernel(didnt boot), quite certain it doesnt trip knox.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] _Dennis_:
Others have the opposite experience, though theirs booted. Hum.....I may have to try it anyway. Worse that happens is knox is tripped and I miss out on samsung pay :(

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Dumb question. Aroma scripts don't work with FF do they?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] barondebxl:
Hey guys, i have an S6 G920i. Can i update the bootloader and modem using flashfire while keeping root?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Peiteman:
Somewhat noobish question.

Without an unlocked bootloader would flashfire allow me to flash a non-touchwiz based rom such as CM.

Sorry if it's a super obvious answer to you I just don't know.

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No they do not.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Journyman16:
I have Note 3 n9005, TWRP 2.8.5.0, SuperSU Pro (think beta 2.49 is installed presently) and Temasek's v11.5 CM12.1 ROM. Paid version of Flashfire, MOP frozen presently.

When I try to Backup to extSD I get an error and requested reboot. Thought I'd be smart and try FolderMount to fool FF into backing up to extSD but got the same error. Full B/ups. extSD works fine for TWRP backups, call Logs, SMS and TiBU backups.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Gunthermic:
It was just a comment sir. Chainfire will pick and choose all he wants.

Xposed wont be coming to Touchwiz..Never has... Never have hope...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] samccfl99:
Good morning. sorry to be off topic. You really burst my bubble...LOL. One can only hope and if I knew what i know now, i would have gotten a LG3 or something else. Unfortunately I am stuck with ATT since I am on a friends family plan and only pay him $40 a month (a sweet deal which includes my S5). Oh well. Look how fast they got root on the S6, so anything is possible??? But between Samsung and ATT, this G900A is screwed! So grateful we have Devs out there!!!

And i did agree with YOU....LOL. Have a great weekend!!! :)

Should be getting a new 64gb sdcard in the mailbox today. Gonna try again and play with MultiSystem. For Kicks! Wish I had an unlocked BL...:crying:

EDIT: PLUS THERE IS NOW THIS FROM THE XPOSED FOR LP THREAD:

*Side note - Samsung touchwiz custom rom dev [MENTION=4696762]darkera13[/MENTION] has managed to modify a touchwiz rom enough to allow xposed to work on it.. Please search this thread for updates.. Please dont bombard him with update requests.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] berniesteven:
Use triangle away. In the play store.

SM-G870 Peace
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] _Dennis_:
Triangle away works to turn knox back to 0x0? Since when? Last I knew once the eFuse-chip is burned no going back.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rakuu:
All triangle away will do is reset the flash counter(bumver in parenthesis next to knox status) and removr the custom padlock if you have it, the bit physically flips on the board, so no going back from a trip.