yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
Ok so let me do this again.

1. Odin back to stock

2. Let the first boot run

3. reboot to recovery

4. Delete userdata and clear cache

5. reboot

correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
That's what I understood.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
I did that google play services is still killing me. arghhh
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Poser:
Here is a thought... try flashing some of the gApps packages out there (slim gApps, PAgApps, banks gapps....).

Maybe it will force fresh download of google play services. It is far more likely a software bug, then hardware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
But in order for me to do that i have to root my phone and if i root my phone i'll lose samsung pay when it comes out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Poser:
This is true..

I am trying to think of a more practical situation for you. I will stink on it.

I will say, I think that someone will find a workaround "eventually" for breaking know with root...and re-enabling samsung pay. Hopefully even before it comes on line this summer.

I have used wallet with it flawlessly, but, I understand it is limited in its rollout.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] metalmilo12:
Is that even a question? I'm confused what you want me to say...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ShermCraig:
Sorry for the stupid question, but did you ever complete this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I do have a file done, but have not been able to test it yet, been busy with my Dr's and cannot afford to miss calls if my phone is down. I also have not had enough time to make a video to show how to use it. If interested, you can play with it, but I don't know the outcome... :rolleyes:

Now again, this is simply all the files rolled into one. Nothing Magic, nothing special. Just easy to download and use. It's the Samsung Drivers, Firmware for SM-G925T ONLY, Odin, Odin Installer, and a batch file to run it all. The Firmware is Direct from Samsung, only renamed.

https://mega.co.nz/#!KghExI7T!iDzw_SwCL7qpJnZ8Y_8EDSrSgvAHK_hT93igXHOlm3A

Since it's on Mega, I suggest you use Chrome, Firefox, or the MegaDownloader. Internet Explorer chokes on larger Mega Downloads.

Install everything. You will see a new icon on Desktop for SuperSport Odin. Run that and click AP Button to select the Firmware (DO NOT CHANGE ANY OTHER SETTINGS). ONLY use Firmware called 'T-MobileEdgeOCG.tar.gz' (it should be the only file showing). Place your phone into Download Mode by turning it off, then Press and Hold Power/Vol Down/Home. When Blue Screen shows up on Phone, press Vol Up. Plug phone into USB, then press Start in Odin.

When you are done playing with it, you can uninstall everything using Windows Uninstaller. It's called 'SuperSport Odin and Firmware'. Samsung Drivers can be uninstalled Separately using Windows Uninstaller.

Let me know if it works or not and I will try to get a Thread and Video done for it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ShermCraig:
Ha! After I posted, I went ahead and did it manually, so I'm all set. That said, if you need someone to fool around with it, I'd be happy to help, although a bit nervous too. :angel:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
No stress, I'll get to testing when I can. It won't do anything different from a normal Odin Flash, it's exactly the same. I just have not run through the Batch file all the way through to see if it all meshes up. On paper it works. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
WOW FINALLY GOT SMART SWTICH TO GO PAST 51% IT WORKED!!!

HERE IS WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO USE A VPN AND MAKE SURE TO CONNECT TO San Jose VPN. Thats the only one that worked for me i tried connected from various different cities, nothing worked but San Jose. I will test out the battery and see if i see an improvement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I can't believe that! Fantastic news, and thank you for being so persistent and giving us a workaround.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
The phone it's flying now! No lag whatsoever. Can't comment on the bettery life yet but will update you soon
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
That's good to hear. Yeah, it's a different phone after doing this. Before doing it, I was seriously considering returning it. I had Hard Reset, Factory Reset, Removed Root, etc... Nothing worked except this method, then it FLEW.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] stevan6:
I've never used a VPN before. Any tips on how to use them, or which client to use?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Brandon.rush1:
what VPN did ya use? Still trying to get past 51%
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
I used hotspot shield
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] stevan6:
How do you set the location to San Jose using hotspot shield

EDIT: Well I didn't mess with anything, I just connected with the US country location and IT'S PASSED 51%!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
you're welcome
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] nyknight77:
Anyone able to use this successfully, can u please check if IR blaster still works?

It seem to broke my IR, the blue LED light comes on but no signal

Sent from my GT-I9100
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
works for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
It should not negatively affect your IR Blaster. This is the exact same method Samsung uses to restore phones. I know on earlier phones, the IR Signal was VERY weak. I used to have to be within 4 feet or so for them to work. Maybe try getting closer and see if that's the issue. If it is, maybe they will increase the range with future updates.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Brandon.rush1:
Trying now... do you have the elite version to change servers?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
This site appears to have a free 3 day trial (enough to accomplish this), and San Jose servers.

VPN.cc

I have not personally tried it, just Googling.

Please see message below this one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Brandon.rush1:
I don't believe it, but hotspot shield worked! Thanks again flameinthefire. For those of those trying to get it to work, I just downloaded the free version and just connected to the default United States virtual location.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
When you get a chance, can you please update us on how your phone is now performing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
[MENTION=1354248]Brandon.rush1[/MENTION] [MENTION=855746]flameinthefire[/MENTION] I've updated the first post with this information.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] flameinthefire:
Yes

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Awesome! I'm glad I could help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Brandon.rush1:
Well the phone was working great until this afternoon when I decided to accidentally drop a dumbbell on it at the gym... shattered the screen... I don't think I was destined to own this phone.

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Thanks for keeping the thread going [MENTION=522014]SuperSport[/MENTION]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Oh my gosh! That really hurts! Did you have the tmobile warranty? Maybe you are within the time frame to add it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Brandon.rush1:
Didn't buy insurance and since they saw it was damaged they black listed me from buying it since it's already broken... :crying::crying::crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Medic97:
If your still within 15 days broken or not return it.

If for some strange reason that doesn't work. you can order a square trade warranty and then $75 fee to get a new one out of them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Mannypac9:
Help, my s6 edge g925w8 is undetected by smart switch, tried different usb cables, different ports, updated to the latest samsung driver, still no luck, smart switch says unsupported device. Im trying to recover it using smart switch, but can't do the first step because it can't recognized.. I don't know what's wrong with this.:crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ShermCraig:
Not sure publicly advising him to commit fraud is wise.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] juniorr7710:
Going on 6 days now.. I charge at night around 11pm with full battery, it only drains 1% when i wake up in the morning.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I'm not really sure. Confirm the driver install by seeing if you have 'Samsung Mobile USB Composite Device' in Device Manager when the phone is powered on, and 'Samsung Mobile USB CDC Composite Device' when it's in download mode. If you have those, then maybe it's an issue with that specific version actually not being supported quite yet.

Have you tried the other method where you enter your Model and Serial Numbers?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] frodoboy:
For future reference....ALWAYS buy a SquareTrade plan. They are the best. If you destroy your phone (accidentally), you pay $75 and they pay you up to $999 for a new one. They just send you a check. I've had phone fall in the ocean and luckily retrieved them when on my boat. I've also just broken the screen on another one. SquareTrade deducted the $75 deductible and paid me what the phone was worth new, not what I paid through T-Mobile. You can always find 25% off coupons as well to save even more on the warranties. Just a suggestion.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] avetny:
that's very interesting
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] stevan6:
So after a few days with a freshly flashed stock firmware through smart switch, I have to say there is definitely some improvement. No FC's like before, virtually no lag (apps sometimes take a strangely long amount of time to open though), and the battery is a lot better. However, google play services is at the top of my battery usage and I don't know why. It wasn't there at all before I reflashed with smart switch. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] jcaicedo82:
Can someone help me on how to set up the vpn app to the california server? I downloaded the app mention in OP but i wss still stuck at 51%. Thanks you in advance.:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] avetny:
same problem. Changed PC still same thing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I have not run into that. Did you do the Samsung Sync Update? I don't know if that's connected, but maybe check for all updates?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I'm not exactly sure how it comes up, but after disconnection and reconnecting a few times, this popped up. It allows you to change the Virtual Location Country. (Although, I just noticed that it may not allow you to change it from the default unless you are a pay customer.)

I'll do some research and see if there are any other FREE VPN's that might work... You might Google FREE VPN for options also as you might find something better than I do.

I PERSONALLY use VPN Unlimited with a Lifetime Subscription, but I believe they offer a FREE Trial.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] stevan6:
How do I do the Samsung sync update? I check daily for updates in play store, so everything is up to date
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I believe that's the way to check. You should not need to, but did you try a Factory Reset after the Flash? I believe the Smart Switch software already makes that happen, but it might be worth a try. Hate to recommend that because, yes, it will remove all your data. I'm not sure what else to try. You could try Smart Switch again and see if it clears up. Anyone else have any recommendations? Maybe something you've installed after?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] stevan6:
If a factory reset is a last resort, i'll do it. But i'm also interested to know if anyone has any other solutions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] nxsone:
It happened to me on G925T tmobile it says that the device is not supported , all I did was put the phone on download mode then go to smart switch and start the process it will ask for a model and serial and it worked for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] deadhtcone:
After maybe, 15-20 attempts over the past few weeks, I finally got through using hotspot shield. :good:

sm-g925t, New York US
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
Is it necessary to have 100% battery before doing the reset through smart switch or having more than 50% battery is good enough?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
For me, 50%+ was plenty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
I'm having trouble getting this to work. Don't know what I'm doing wrong. I installed the software and followed your tutorial
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
At what step is it failing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
It'll initialize, but won't put my phone into download mode and it stops at a certain % but I couldn't see.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Try manually entering Download mode. Then Smart Switch will ask for a model number and serial number.

If you are stopping at 51% or so, then you need to try a VPN as mentioned in previous posts.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
When I enter the phone into download mode it says unsupported device detected. I'm not using any other USB Cable other than the one that came with the phone.

Edit: I can get it to start, but in download mode it doesn't show it downloading the software update.

Edit #2: After reading some previous posts and watching the tutorial couple more times, I finally got it to go through. Should have done the VPN thing in the first place. I would say for future users, just use the hotspot shield in the OP to make sure it doesn't get stuck on 51% or whatever. Makes it easier for you, so you don't have to download twice.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Thank you for the update! Always glad to hear someone else has it working.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
Just wanted to report battery life been only been on the 2nd charge since I did this. Highest I've gotten it to was 3 hours of on screen time. I've seen 5 hours once before. Pretty good still I guess..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Yeah, it's still not great, but a world of difference from what it was for those of us having the lag and overheating issues. The battery is at least twice as long lasting now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
Still can't seem to figure out why my Google app and Google services keep going up so high (ie: 15% and 13%) auto sync is turned off and hot word is off too. I heard over on android central to keep it low turn on locations to cell and WiFi only to keep it low but I don't think that makes a difference.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Yeah, that is strange. I generally leave all my radios on, push sync my exchange account, auto brightness, etc...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
I always seem to get bad luck. Should of kept the phone as is when first got it. Lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
You've been having this issue for a while. Would it be worth it to try this again and see if that fixes it? Maybe install your apps one at a time and see if maybe one of them is causing the extra usage?

I know that's a pain in the rear, but the payoff might be worth it. I guess it depends on your time availability and how important it is to you personally.

Or, maybe start uninstalling apps one at a time and check usage after each. If it does not change, re-install, and try the next one. Maybe that will show it to you without going through this all again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
I'll definitely try out these methods. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] kswa1987:
Trying to get this to work and my download hangs at 53% every time. Each temp file is 1,260,760KB exactly. Tried regaular and through PIA VPN set to california.

Any ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] watermyst:
Fix for hang at 53%

What I did to get past 53% using HotSpot is unplug the phone from PC and doing manual software initialization by putting in the model and serial number. Before I hit Ok to continue with the initialization, I.

1. Closed all internet consuming apps/sites, so only Smart Switch will be using Bandwidth from Hotspot.

2. Activate Hotspot and set it to US.

3. Click Ok to begin initialization

4. Start phone in download mode (make sure phone is off, and power it on by simultaneously pressing down and holding Home and Volume Down button, while pressing the power button.

5. Press Volume Up key to go into download mode

6. Connect phone to PC with original USB cable.

Once it passes 65/66% it gets stuck for about 3 minutes then jumps to 87% then continues to 100%... So, don't close it.

Good luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Thank you for this [MENTION=2917985]watermyst[/MENTION]. Also, if PIA VPN still isn't working, try the FREE HotSpot trial. Maybe they are hitting different servers.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] pugger1:
i just wanted to say thanks. I wasn't having a battery or heat problem but a wifi issue. I could connect to wifi anywhere but was dead when i did. Nothing that required the internet worked. After running this fix I'm back to full speed again.

It worked fine out of the box up until a couple of days ago. I tried 3 factory resets. Replaced my modem. Wiping cache. Removing wifi security. Static IP, and new DNS servers. And every other fix I could find . Yours is the only one that worked.

Thank You !!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] sf103100:
VPN worked for me

WOW. thank you so much for this. i started going nuts. Spent over 8 hours trying to get this working. Here is what i did. btw i was rooted.

1. smart switch to flash firmware was getting stuck at 53%

2. flashed stuck firmware using Kies

3. try again with smart switch ( still stuck at 53%)

4. reset from stock recovery

5. try again with smart switch ( still stuck at 53%)

6. was keep trying like 5 times till i came over this thread and found VPN
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] xEVILFREDx:
Just a dumb question but if I do this, will I lose my data on my internal card ? Like downloads and pics ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Yes, be sure to backup. It puts your phone back to stock from the Factory condition.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] JusTeN_:
Can I use it if my phone is rooted?

Does it wipe everything? I want a backup for my apps, saves, etc..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Yes it works on Rooted. It wipes EVERYTHING, so backup first. Titanium Backup will save all that data, and there are other apps for backups. Be sure that you copy the backup OFF of your phone to your PC or the Cloud because the Phone Storage is wiped too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] saobang3886:
Anyone get Error when flash rom to 99%? It download and flash about 99% to phone, then show the error "Can't update ..., please use recovery mode..." . Try many time, on Window and Mac but still this problem, I use USB 3.0 port, manual find by model and S/N, try bout Smartswitch and KIES 3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] mxxxw:
Sorry if this has been brought up before, but will a Smart Switch backup restore APP-data? Like the settings and changes I have made and lets say save-states on games? Or will it just install the app and then I have to do a restore with Titanium?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I believe it's only the apps, and not the data.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] emmittobie:
Prior to 2 nights ago I was unable to get Smart Switch to work for me. I even tried the VPN fix and still it didn't work for me. On a whim I decided to try it again without the VPN and it worked for me. I didn't do anything special. Might have just gotten lucky. Just FYI.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
Finally getting some results after I disabled Google Now and let the phone drain completely. Gonna do one more cycle and see if it helps after the second cycle and turn Google now back on see if it makes drastic changes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] coollaca:
Have the same problem, did you managed to fix this issue?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] kokolaicho:
I need help! Every time when i try to update stuck into download mode and update failed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
Hey guys, I have not personally run into these issues. I'm hoping other forum members have had these and have also fixed it and can report back here with a fix. If you know a fix, please post here to help if you can.

Thank You!! ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] JimmyMPR:
This fix works great, I was reading previous replies for "fails". Please follow the instructions as in the video of youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AZyalTf5Y For me worked fine. Device is working cooler, RAM usage issue is lower, no more closing apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] larrypetty:
oop's wrong thread :o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] franck141:
Unfortunately, I run into the same trouble with my S6 Edge. I am in France.

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SAme problem also here with my S6 EDGE...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
I wonder if you are having the Blocked Server issues that were happening when this was first released. Maybe France is blocking access for some reason, or maybe Samsung is Blocking France?

Can you try using a VPN and have it access a California USA server and see if that fixes it? This site has a free trial, or you can choose your own: http://www.hotspotshield.com/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] vince2398:
Does this allow to go from 5.1.1 to 5.0.2 stock firmware? Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] TheArtiszan:
No you can't downgrade
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] kenwchan:
Hi there,

I finished the process "Software Update and Initialization" via SS but my it looks like my phone has the same settings and apps as before and was not "wiped" or initialised to factory.

Does this mean it actually was not successful or did the process actually automatically restore my backup while I looked away?

The phone definitely seems snappier though ...

Thx

Ken

(Sorry but I think I posted previously in the wrong thread.)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] SuperSport:
It does not sound like it finished properly. It will not automatically put things back like you had them. Maybe it forced a reset that was needed, but it was evidently not a hard reset, or you would have lost all your settings, etc... If it's running fine, you might leave it and see how it goes from here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] krntehknik303:
That's what happened to me when I flashed 5.1.1. I ended up doing a factory reset. But still seem to have a couple issues. Hangouts can't be disabled without it saying it needs to be force closed for some reason and the phone starts to vibrate. And than my T-Mobile Account turns on by itself and can't be disabled.. I'm gonna try and go through Smart Switch one more time after work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] d4m4g3:
My device has just received Lollipop via Smart Switch (there's no OTA yet), and I want to upgrade from KK to LP and make a factory reset.

I don't have the time now to install all again, but if the update will not be released soon via OTA, I'm thinking about SS and this option.

Do you recommend an update via OTA or via Smart Switch "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] d4m4g3:
[MENTION=522014]SuperSport[/MENTION] - I tried Smart Switch and it doesn't work.

It sees the phone, the update, I click Update, then I get the message "preparing for software update", which goes all the way to 100%, it disappear and then... Nothing.

It doesn't download the software, it doesn't update, but the app freezes and stays like that. I tried disabling the antivirus/firewall, restarting the PC/phone, changing the USB cable, reinstalling Smart Switch and its drivers, nothing. Any thoughts?