yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
I was under the impression this thread was a secret social experiment to determine which users actually read before trying/flashing something and which ones can't be bothered with such trivial matters.

Thanks for the chuckle and sorry for the unnecessary O-T. But seriously people READ before you try things (he said knowing nobody who actually needed this lesson would heed it).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jhr5474:
Having trouble getting flashfire to recognize roms so I can flash them. I am on Verizon variant of s5
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jumjunm:
[/ATTACH] hi there
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mike B.:
Never NEVER quote the entire OP!

Since the image you posted is barely legible and you didn't bother to provide the requested information, especially logs, for [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] to even look at your post, it's unlikely that anybody will be able to help you much. From your blurry image, it seems that Flashfire is unable to write to the various partitions. Since an official 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware update is available for your device (don't ask here, search for it or ask Samsung), you should probably try that instead.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arf8:
Can you backup using Flashfire than restore the backup using the latest Desktop PC Odin?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 2ndcarpenter:
I realize you aren't aware because you haven't followed his posts in a different thread, even though he did state that he is stuck on the same rom for 2 years. He came here for help not for you flame him. I have no issues reading the text in his image, you just have to zoom ;), You can clearly see his errors happened in Flashfire and he was hoping someone could help him understand what the issue is. But of course you were more worried about being the thread sheriff than you are worried about his issue which is what I though this community was about.

Now having gotten that out of the way. I do see that he didn't attach his lastlog as I recommend he do in the other thread, and I also see he didn't post in the Q&A section as I recommend. So feel free to move this over to the Q&A section.

His issue is that he is on some custom rom and rooted with Kingroot. He cannot flash a rom or recovery with Odin. I was able to help him at least get kingSU replaced with SuperSU so that Flashfire would sorta work. I own an E300K so I know FF will/should work on his E300S. But it does not. Not even as much as a backup. He was hoping someone else has experienced this and could offer suggestions not an ass chewing. I am not an expert, nor do I claim to be. I own a few Korean phones and have used advise and info all over these threads since I started using Android almost 6 years ago. I am thankful and grateful for the help I got. Also im American and English is my native language. This guy isn't and many here aren't. I do realize there are many whose native language is English but just dont read and I know its frustrating to see the same questions asked over and over again, I see it all the time, I read so I dont ask dumb questions that have been answered a dozen times so that I dont look like a fool. This guy has a korean phone. Im almost certain he doesnt read or speak korean, so here(XDA) is his only other option for help.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] white7561:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] it seems i cant backup to my ext sd. It errors when it already running(when trying to backup boot) im on cm12.1 Note 3 thx
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DerpleNerple2000:
So, Quick question before I start using this app. Since I have the ATT version of the S6, my bootloader is locked. What if for whatever reason something goes wrong while using flash fire, how would I get back into my OS or reinstall the OS if I don't have access to a custom recovery?

Thanks,

DerpleNerple
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MattBooth:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

Is there any way of me sending a zip to Flashfire via an intent or something?

I have been asked about my OTA Updates app working with FlashFire. After downloading the zip, I could send some information (the location of the zip) to FlashFire or something (if FF is installed, of course).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] RiggsDaRuler:
Sorry for the repeated question..... But I'm.going to ask anyway. I am new to flashfire... In order to flash a ROM, do we need to flash an older kernel like we do on Odin? Or can we stay on our current kernel (boc4) and flash away??? I'm using Samsung s5 on Verizon. Thanks in advance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] freak69ize:
Stay on current kernal. ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] RiggsDaRuler:
Thank you sir.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
You Odin to stock and start over
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DerpleNerple2000:
Would you be able to do that, even with the AT&T Version (G920A)? The AT&T does indeed have a LOCKED bootloader. Sorry for asking probably noob questions, but I'm coming from the M8 which was a different process.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
Yep you can find the G920A tar file and download it then place the 4 files that are in it in the appropriate slots using Odin 3.10.6

I've had to Odin my G925A to stock many times it's quite simple

Edit my phone entered the G925A LOL so you'll need the G920A search in the G920A general thread and not here please? Or in the G920A Q&A

Edit:2 here's the link to the files

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3116348
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ionutmaruta:
Question :)

Can I flash a new version of stock rom 5.0.1 over rooted stock rom 4.4.2 using FlashFire to keep the root and knox 0x0 ?

I know the Everoot option must be enabled, but the bootloader will be automatically updated or the bootloader must be flashed separately with Odin PC ?

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arf8:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]

Can you backup using Flashfire than restore the backup using the latest Desktop PC Odin?

Hate to repost but I need to know and others I know are also curious about this from another thread
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] namitutonka:
Just two days ago, I did from SGH-i537 AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Active rooted, and customized, running KitKat NH3. See my post #330 here. :good:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ionutmaruta:
I think the bootloader must be flashed separately with Odin PC, because it's locked by Samsung :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] freak69ize:
Bootloader is locked by At&t.. not Samsung. Same goes for Verizon
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
Just uploaded v0.21. Specifically this release should take care of faulty MD5 in generated .tar files, and might fix mid-operation reboot some users are seeing (or not...)

Actually the bootloader is locked by Samsung for AT&T

This question has been answered before many times by several people. No, this cannot currently be done.

Oh come on, this is literally explained by the first post and the Samsung device warning/instructions in the app when you open it.

Sorry this is not currently possible.

This is not enough information, and though the issue has been reported several times I cannot reproduce it on my CM12.1/Note3 either.

Let me know if the issue is fixed in v0.21. It's a long shot, but it might.

Let me know if the issue is fixed in v0.21. It's a long shot, but it might.

That's not even counting the number of times this question has been posted (and deleted) in FlashFire G+ community. Notice also that the stickied top post of that community (a whopping 3-liner) says not to post there at all... Reading skills, who needs them.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] freak69ize:
I see.. I had thought that it was carriers that locked the bootloader. My bad and thanks for the info [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] davestix:
I'm afraid I'm still still getting stuck at "Enumerating Partitions" on G925f with FXXU1AOCV. This has happened since backing up to USB stick (successfully I think) v0.20 and v0.21
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] StuBouyer:
Have successfully created three packages from different firmware packages and all have the correct md5 sum calculated.

I'll double check that PC Odin can load them when I get home, but looks fine now
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rslu2:
[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] whatever long shot you added in v21 solved my premature reboot issue during backup. Successfully did a normal backup on battery. First time ever. Can't wait to try out other capabilities.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] qonfused:
I must be missing a step or something. I am a member of the community on G+ and it gives me a link to FlashFire on the Play Store, but it won't push the install request to my phone, nor can I locate it on Google Play proper. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong haha.

Edit: seems to have worked itself out
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
This part I understand, but...

This part I do not. Please use more words to describe you did before the problem started happening.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xdamami:
Hi Chainfire Searched many times no result.

Can I Flash Bootloader And Modem via FlashFire?

If Yes How?

Buyed Pro version Already.

SM-G920F

SM-G920F cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Many40:
Hi,

Really you couldn't find anything about that? It was asked many many times. Just search for "Bootloader And Modem".

Due to Samsung wirte protection (you can read about it in the FlashFire app) some partitions like bootloader and modem are protected and can't be flashed by the app. It can be done using PC Odin (at least for s5).

Regards
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xdamami:
Thanks for Answer. Yep i know that but in thread talking only about G920A devices protected by Samsung. You can search and see results.

SM-G920F cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arf8:
Can you backup using Flashfire than restore the backup using the latest Desktop PC Odin?

Any chance it will be added in the future?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] masri1987:
i joined G+ community a few days ago, still waiting on beta to appear for me on playstore
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mike B.:
It'll never just "appear". You have to click on the personal link listed when you go to

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.chainfire.flash

while logged under the ID you used to join the community. If it doesn't say "You are a tester" on that page, you did something wrong... ;)

EDIT:

I don't know whether I should laugh or cry about it but someone actually thanked me for posting that link, apparently unaware that I'm merely quoting the OP! This would be bad enough for a harmless trivial app, but considering the power of FlashFire, I dread to think of what some users will do to their devices if they still refuse to read basic instructions. Read or brick, it's your choice... ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Chainfire:
FYI, next update will (finally) support Motorola firmware ZIPs.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wreckwriter:
Hi, any idea when we might see the full "for newbies" how-to? Looking forward to getting my S4 on lollipop with root!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] masri1987:
thanks for the link, i clicked it, it said i'm a tester, then i clicked on google play link for it, boom shakalaka, thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chesterx1:
The trash in this thread is piling up! Please read, thank you, it doeant work, etc. Time to close and start anew.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kasper933:
You can't do anything for those people. They will not learn until they brick their phone because of not being able to read simple instructions.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] grimjeeper:
What you mean, you people?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Come on man I can tell you're new but you're posting that question on the wrong darn thread (and forum). Look for your specific S4 model/variant/carrier's forum, and look there. Look before you ask, it turns out, yes, virtually every single variant has the exact guide you're looking for. For example, there's one for the i9500/i9505, one for AT&T, also T-Mobile, and Verizon, and even one for both of the Sprint branded versions. Even the S4 Active has one too.

In case it slipped by you, search for the info you want before asking, because chances are extremely high it's already been discussed.

Also I am not affiliated in any way with user muniz-ri. I respect them immensely because thanks to their efforts (in conjunction with chainfire's legendary-tier development) so many S4 users were able to quickly root their official lollipop updates
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MattBooth:
Thanks for the reply. If you open this up in the future I'd love to know. For now I can just launch your app for users to save them that step.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Schrotty35:
How can i restore a backup whene the phone not boot?

Gesendet von meinem SM-N9005 mit Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jetsafely@gmail.com:
When will there be a one click rooting for Lollipop?

When will there be a one click rooting for Lollipop? I have Verizon S4 SCH-I545 5.0.1 with Lollipop and can't root this thing with anything out there. Help!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GatoL0c0:
In your first post to XDA you manage to break the one rule you shouldn't, Lol! You also need to check in the correct thread. This thread isn't for rooting, it's for an app that requires root.

Don't ask for ETA's on anything, it's considered rude. If there isn't one now for your device, there probably won't ever be. Your phone is two generations behind plus Verizon phones are known to be notoriously difficult to root. I'm pretty sure a root method for the Verizon Note 4 has not been found yet as well.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rdefino:
Where can I download flashfire? I follow this link and it's dead: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.chainfire.flash

e reading the post and but cannot find a download link.

thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
Please read OP and follow the instructions
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mike B.:
No, thank YOU for bringing levity into this conversation. I'm sure you were joking since reading the OP and following the instructions would answer your question. We're grateful for the reminder since the last reference to this was at least 5 or 6 posts above yours... ;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] davestix:
Sorry for being so vague Chainfire.

I was using v0.20, and the first (and only) thing I did was to make a full backup, to a usb stick, via an otg cable, which completed successfully. From that point forward, whenever I opened the app, it gets stuck on "enumerating partitions". This error continues into v0.21.

The reason why I said that I think the backup was successful, is that it all seemed to go well and the file size is right, however, I cannot try to restore it as the app isn't working for me at the moment.

I have since tried exactly the same thing on my Galaxy Tab S T-700, running stock XXU1BO5E, and the app the starts fine, and the backup has restored perfectly, so my problem is only with the S6 Edge.

I'm sorry that I can't tell you any more, but there is nothing more that I can think of. If there is anything specific that you need to know from me, just shout.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rdefino:
Thank you. I read that multiple times and I never caught on that I had to join before the link was active. I'm an idiot. :)

thanks again
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] s8freak:
It happens
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arf8:
I was under the impression from Chainfire's post that it is not possible to take a flashfire backup and restore using PC Odin? Is it possible now with the new version?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] StuBouyer:
Nope, these are packages created from an existing firmware to flash the modem and bootloader - which are protected on the S5 and need to be flash by PC Odin
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arf8:
Got it, hoping one day flashfire backups can be flashed via PC Odin. Would make restoring a lot easier.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
would be nice but odin and device check the tar file and it will fail somewhere.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] arf8:
Agree, hoping one day it can be, since Chainfire mentioned not for now. If Knox was not an issue the standard methods would be fine via twrp/cwm but having a snapshot of the system and a quick restore method is out of the question for now.

cheers
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] elliwigy:
knox is not the issue really imo its the hardware.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] davestix:
To update further, I got v0.21 to work by flashing same firmware with odin and re rooting.

I flashed a couple of zip files (remove sound on boot mod and an auto cocktail notification mod) and made backups to both internal memory and USB stick successfully.

Then, about an hour later, I tried to open the app and it stuck on "enumerating partitions" again.

Nothing had been altered on the device in that time.

I hope this feedback is helpful to you.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] force70:
Probably not a good idea for newbies to be messing around with this, instructions or not.

Bad things could happen if you don't know what your doing or fully understand what this can do.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kaliaila:
It wouldn't be any worse than those same "newbies" being directed to use Odin, Safestrap, and the like in order to do the same thing currently.

I honestly think that the poster was more asking if there was any guess yet as to when Flashfire would be out of beta and available to those who are not proficient enough or willing to test the app properly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] m0jt@ba:
how can i download the last ver of this app?

where is the link?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dirtyballoonot:
DELETE
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Schrotty35:
How can i restore a backup without custom recovery on my Note 3?

Gesendet von meinem SM-N9005 mit Tapatalk
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alialexali:
i have my new Tab S 805 10.5 LOLLIPOP 5.0.2

I want to root it , without losing my warenty, knox 0x0 .

i got advice to do this steps, but its long and dangeress if i miss up some.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/guide-how-to-root-tripping-knox-kitkat-t3129484

can i use ONLY flashfire to root? and knox 0x0 .

any help from whom made root ,and knox 0x0 remain?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] guiso98:
Think I found the problem. Ran it again and failed again. It lists a lot of files then it goes black. I was doing the backup in the external sd (it is writeable as I had done and tested the platform.xml tweak). I switched to use internal storage and it worked! Note3 N9005
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] shadowofdarkness:
I just want to confirm what I think I know, but with this I can upgrade my Galaxy S 5 g900w8 from 4.2 (towel root so never tripped knox) to 5.0 using a stock g900w8 rom from samfirmware without tripping knox. Then wipe the phone to start from scratch without losing root.

My goal is to get to a stock g900w8 rom (important that it is as w8 rom), factory reset with nothing but root installed and no tripping of knox.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
I am very familiar with mobile Odin and know my way around there well. Does this app function just like mobile Odin, to be able to flash stock kernels from say 5.0 back down to 4.4 to let me access safe strap?

Edit: or can this app allow me to flash Roms and zips like safe strap does? Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eragon5779:
Has anyone tested this on locked stock devices, i.e. Verizon and AT&T devices? I would test it on the SM-G900V, stock 5.0 rooted, but I am not at home right now, and I don't have a backup phone with me.

EDIT: Can confirm not working. Tried flashing a kernel, no changes made, phone booted fine. Flashed a ZIP file, had to reflash correct kernel to get it to work? Not sure why this worked.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Persechini:
FlashFire can't get root access on my devices (it never prompts to in the first place) using CM12. Nexus 4 and 7 (2013). Do I need SuperSu for it to work properly?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] g7755725:
anyone tested this on Samsung GALAXY S4 SGH-M919

Has anyone tested this on a s4 tmobile and btw my bootloader says white protection: enabled will this effect my ota flash?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kiru:
Did an ID back up on an SM-N900W8 (Canadian Note 3) running latest stock+rooted Telus lollipop (OC4) rom:

Back up to external SD - same as guiso98, started backup and then hung on black screen

Back up to internal - backup fully completed and device reboots.... success!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] muniz_ri:
Successfully flashed a ROM on my I337 S4. However received a "unexpected content" error when attempting to flash an ota .zip on a completely stock system.

[MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION], does Flashfire modify any system files in order to run?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] port76:
can somebody share the apk please as I'm having trouble obtaining it. it would be greatly appreciated

---------- Post added at 07:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:53 AM ----------

can someone share the apk I'm having trouble obtaining it thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ambasadii:
restart the phone and try again after second time it works good
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] danieldmm:
Backup ID ok over the OnePlus aka bacon running Android 5.1
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] artyfarty:
I use ONEPLUS ONE with CM12 nightly.

I have root access via CM.

Can't use your app, it says: are you sure you are rooted?

(yes, i am sure ;) )
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eRPeeX:
Backup id for SM-900F with Lollipop ALEXNDR.G900FXXU1BOC7

first -> no backup, black screen, have to pull battery.

second -> backup ok, long boot, have to pull battery for a faster boot.

third-> backup ok, fast boot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Squabl:
Just tried FlashFire v0.14. Backup ID failed. Tested tree times. Every time a loading screen appears, after that a blankscreen. Waited a couple of minutes and then removed the battery. No error logs in flashfire folder. (I don't use external sdcard.)

Phone: Note 3, SM-N9005

Bootloader: BOB6

Base: BOA1

PDA: BOB6

ROM AryaMod 5.0 lollipop.

Thanks for your efforts Chainfire. I bought the fullversion of FlashFire, as I had bought MOP as well to support your work! :)

Update:

I installed MOP and tried again. Still no succes. This time though it booted and hanged on samsung logo.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] hurdubaiev:
Alright I got it working! You have to have Mobile Odin installed, I have backed up ID within seconds.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alexbelgium:
Tested on i8190 rooted with omnirom 5.1 with official status

First observations

- Choosing Backup ID does not make the action appear in the work list

- Cache wipe caused a blank screen and I had to remove the battery but it seemed to have done the job

- Partitions list is empty
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] milsabords:
Galaxy Tab 4 10.1

Device: SM-T530

Installed Pro version over MOP.

Did a full backup to ext SD. No problem.

Thanks !