yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] barberoftheyear:
Clean rom Update Verizon

When is the New Clean Rom update going to be avail for verizon. I need to update the phone and I want to do it the right way which is with clean rom unless there is another way
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] android_patrizian:
Welcome to XDA.

Please read the community rules first: No ETA requests. It comes when it's ready.

*** Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk ***
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gytole:
There should really be a test you have to pass before you can join/post to xda...

And scoot, you should edit your first post to say when you ask for ETA's you steal candy from babies instead of bake roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
especially since the latest ota contains almost nothing to improve anything as well as not rootable with ping pong and an incremented BL.. I doubt anyone will update their roms without a root being available since the risk is too high if root is lost for whatever reason then you wont be able to downgrade to re root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Is there an update out that I dont know about?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gytole:
OF1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] supersmash19:
Yeah like he said OF1 but there's no root for it as it patched the ping pong method and it's also a very small update that didn't do much but fix roaming in Puerto Rico and something with reactivation lock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
Yea.. my concern is simply if a rooted rom is made but something is flashed or changed which causes a boot loop the only option would be to go to full stock of1 and therefore root will be lost completely and downgrade is not possible and then ppl will be complaining
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Yep, its bound to happen sooner or later... No way around it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] musicfreak190:
Not to mention if you made an OF1 ROM it would still run the old kernel and modem.

Apparently the bootloader contains Fingerprint Scanner code too.

Really hope it gets rooted soon or at least a 5.1.1 root comes out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
The firmware can be extracted and flashed seperately.

The good news is if someone makes the firmware Odin, I have a replacement phone coming on Monday. I can test all this then and send the replacement back (I thought I had a problem with my power button but some compressed air fixed it).

I cant recall who made the last firmware odin but if they can make one with the new update then I can test it out on dual devices and decide the feasibility of the update and the process and steps to best obtain this said update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
it was [MENTION=3333221]trailblazer101[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] :
I already made the OE2 and OC3 firmware packages and they flash fine with Odin. I haven't tried the OF1 modem and won't flash the boot.img.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
If you can make it I will try it on my "test" device :good:

This will tell us alot about the future of the device.

I am terrible with Odin files :(

EDIT: Hit me up on PM to collaborate :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gigatopiloto:
Hi scrosler. Quick question. Is there a way to add the people edge functionality to the s6?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
On the S6 straight?

You can if you flash the S6 Edge ROM. It shows up fine. I have not tried moving it to the S6 straight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gigatopiloto:
Yeah I meant to the s6 straight. I really did not know I could just flash the s6 edge rom to the s6 straight
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Funny enough, I did all my Verizon S6 Edge on my S6 straight. The ROMS are interchangeable. You can run either ROM on either device. However if you have a different base than OE2 than I cannot confirm it will work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] supersmash19:
That's pretty awesome. We can get the edge stuff without paying the extra for it haha. I just downloaded the lite version for the straight but samsungs supposedly making an edge app store then it night be worth it to flash the edge version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gigatopiloto:
I will try cleanrom lite for gs6 edge on my s6 straight. Thanks once again scrosler
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] aceisaneight:
Just activated my phone today. I am on OF1, how can I get to OE2 so I can install cleanrom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gigatopiloto:
Ota
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
Unfortunately you cant.. OF1 is not rootable and prevents downgrading..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Didn't see that coming.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
If there is a Linux Guru in here please send me a PM. I am not Linux Guru but I need Linux to work and I am having a video card issue. If you are a Guru and understand the X server and can talk "down" to a newb like me then please PM me :)

EDIT: Using a GeForce GTX 960 and getting Non PnP Monitor :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gizmoe:
Try these instructions.

http://www.yourownlinux.com/2014/04/how-to-install-nvidia-337-12-graphics-driver-in-linux.html?m=1

May have to find different driver files but the method should be the same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
This is why I need a Guru....

Been there.. Done that...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
[MENTION=3812611]elliwigy[/MENTION] can you make Odin Tar files?

[MENTION=5601139]Misterxtc[/MENTION] Can make one of the Radio and Boot? No Sboot.

I need the boot and radio. I got the test phone in and want to see if it will work just boot and radio. If it does we would be in business! If not then we wont...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
how long you have it for? not sure if i can get to it tonight but i have wed off so tom. night i can get it done
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
I have to send it back within 5 days so that will work. I might try to make one myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
its sort of easy.. prolly easier for you than the average joe! its even easier with linux if thats what you have.. you just need the .img files and theres command lines if set up to repackage into .tar

i havent made ome in a while but if you have them in the same tar then id use trailblazers flash me tar as a template..

its basically the img's you want in a tar instead of a zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Ya, I tried on my own but it did not boot :(

Im sure I failed along the way
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
did you put more than one img? what was the odin error?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
I tried to Odin (each) the boot.img, then radio.img, then system.img

They all failed.

1 Each.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
if multiple img in one tar it needs to be a certain order.

I asked a kernel dev and forwarded you the pm since im busy atm and wont have time til tom night to work on it..

hes helped me in the past and aou has multiple kernels himself and tar odin files

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I would think you could create an odin tar for kernel/modem after updated of1 pre rooted rom and not touch the BL..

only issue i see is that of1 will not boot without the updated BL but everyone should know youre risking a device (yes your sending it back in) but its this sacrifive we will learn what is possible :good:

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you can also create an of1 rom and see if it runs with the oe2 kernel/modem.. long as you dont flash the of1 bl id think your safe in case of a bootloop

then would be testing kernel/modem with a prerooted rom minus the BL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gunthermic:
Me and another dev get all flashed except system.img, always fails trying to create a prerooted system.img so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
you mean fails at flashing pre rooted rom.zip and then kernel/modem in odin?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Gunthermic:
Not sure if we are workign on same..

I am working with a dev to create a PreRooted Odin tar file..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] :
Sorry for the late reply, I was away from the forum pretty much all weekend. Yes, I can make the file sometime today but I have a few things to take care of first.

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This won't work. I believe it has to do with the signature and or the file size. I tried too with the Note4 retail and DevEd.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
kernel/modem should work but the rom woulr have to be in zip format correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] shadowfox2020:
hey here is a dumb question what is the difference between cleanrom 1.1 and cleanrom 1.5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Nick281051:
1.1 is lite, meaning it is more debloated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
WHen I say fail I mean they flashed fine... But the ROM stayed at the Samsung Screen. Not even trying to boot.

[MENTION=5601139]Misterxtc[/MENTION] is building one for us so we can test from there. If AT&T doesnt need the new boot loader (sboot) then neither should we.

Also, the system img should be editable and flashable. They also did that on AT&T.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] supersmash19:
Just curious what exactly is this for? I kinda got lost reading through lol. Is it to get the latest version of1 with root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Yes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Yes. I believe that would be the best way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Im just gonna leave this right here...

If you dont know what you are looking it... Its the OF1 firmware running on a stock OE2 base....

Which means that we can now use the firmware bits and not lock the phone down.

This was done by [MENTION=5601139]Misterxtc[/MENTION] and tested by me.

I will be updating to OF1 soon.

I just need to make sure I can odin back down but it should allow that. Its the sboot that does not.

EDIT: Not sure how this will work... I see issues that I explain later in the post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
ANd do not take the OTA!

You will need to wait for [MENTION=5601139]Misterxtc[/MENTION] to publicly release the firmware so we can SAFELY update via custom stock root ROMS (which I am working on now ironically)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
Awesome sauce! So a prerooted of1 rom and then an of1 kernel/modem tar (WITHOUT THE BL) should allow us to upgrade without worry if not being able to odin back to root if need be..

Great News!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Yep!

So now we just need the pre-rooted image. But even then I'll post a stock rooted ROM for us to get started while other people continue to work on that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
yea.. ill just watch my device like a hawk to pull the file either tonight or tom since i have tom off..

I can pull it from smart switch.. just have to make sure it doesnt get to installing lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
There is like a 15 second pause on smart switch. I heard my phone reboot into boot loader... and looked to see what happens and smart switch waits a few seconds... Luckily!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
I dont know if this method is 100% sound.... I would wait before you do it.

I just got a cant boot error when I booted up after I odined back to OE2.

The only thing I could do was to reflash the fimrware to get it to boot... and that will lock out root.

They have effin thought of everything to keep us from re-rooting.

I think its writes to a file some on one of those vendor partitions what the last version of the kernel was and will only allow that kernel again. which would pre-clude rooting.

This is utter crap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ra9b:
Hey scrosler, I was browsing a bunch of s6 forums and I came across this on the AT&T forum. I hope it helps! Thanks for your time and effort man, we truly appreciate it!

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/g920aucu2aof3-flashfire-update-t3156221

Edit: it seems like someone had success using that update on the cleanrom that you made for AT&T!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
ouch.. so the kernel/modem works on oe2 but it prevents downgrade? or did you follow other steps?

that would suck if leaving BL out you still cant downgrade
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] :
I can make it public but after reading this I don't think it will be very useful to us. I for one will not flash it. If it isn't broke don't fix it. Thanks for testing it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Yep, as soon as the ROM starts to boot you get the Samsung Logo and right before the Verizon logo it tells you there is a start up error.

So then you have to apply the modem and kernel from OF1 and it will boot.

This makes me think that it is storing the kernel version somewhere and when it sees that its older than the last version it skips booting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
This is exactly what we did. And ours is locked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
Crazy.. means we cannot update beyond oe2 unless a new exploit/root is found..

id imagine the phone checks the BL against the firmware build and they have to match..

i wonder what exactly it checks on boot.. you cant do a log cat?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
No, I didint try a logcat but I did look in the root of the device and found a folder that has a bunch of SHA5 sums. I would have to imagine something in the kernel writes to that file. When the SHA5 is a prior version it stops the boot. BUt with that said this update is insignificant to me anyways and I will skip it.

But yeah, we are going to find a new root exploit so cross your fingers. Another option would be a pre-rooted Odin. BUt I heard that has been tough.

I think on the OE2 update Samsung took extraordinary measures to make any OTA coming next be locked even tighter.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] space_pimp:
New S6 owner here, already looking to root/flash roms :p

Just to confirm:

I am currently on OC3. From reading this thread, it seems like I need to use Odin to flash to OE2. Then once on OE2, pingpong root, and install Flashfire to flash cleanrom?

Are there any tricks to using Odin? (which boxes to check, etc)

Let me know if I am missing anything. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Dont touch any of the defaults and you will be fine. You can check in the Firmware thread if you need help. Make sure you dont install anything later than OE2!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
You know I just thought of something...

I also flashed cm.bin... and I bet that is what broke it!

Because AT&T can Odin back after radio and boot.img.

But I dont have the spare phone to test any more.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] space_pimp:
Cool, thanks! And just so I do this right, I should flash the OE2 firmware from this thread, as opposed to the stock TAR file, correct?

And should I perform some kind of system wipe before switching to OE2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Hunt4m3x:
Is anyone having issues with OTA updater? For some reason, it will not detect the rom now. Was it removed from the server? It was working, i restarted and now it doesn't detect anything.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vntofwmred...02.23.png?dl=0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] nrage23:
This rom has no OTA Updater.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Hunt4m3x:
I am losing it. I posted to the wrong rom again. Sorry!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] musicfreak190:
Damn! lol Who is brave enough to test? BTW what do you mean by this "Because AT&T can Odin back after radio and boot.img. "

The AT&T version can still ODIN back to older versions even on their latest OTA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
yes.. they create a pre rooted rom.zip then flash latest kernel/modem only in odin..

this essentially updates the rom and since they do not touch the BL they are able to downgrade..

once the BL is updated is when the ability to downgrade is typically lost..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] musicfreak190:
I always wondered if there was important code in the updated Bootloader to prevent the ROM/Kernel/Modem from working correctly?

Like are there any cons what so ever for not updating the Bootloader but updating everything else? Reason I ask is because I heard the bootloader for the S6 has some fingerprint scanner code in it.

Either way I hope we get to the bottom of this. 5.1.1 is just around the corner. I wish Verizon would just give in and say if you want to unlock your bootloaders sign this agreement and download a signed key.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] :
Nope that wasn't it. I just found out the hard way.... Oh well corn happens :rolleyes: Atleast I can disable apps with the debloater and install themes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
I dont get why AT&T can do it but not Verizon.

Verizon went out of there way to make this as miserable as possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] cybrnook:
:( [MENTION=426561]scrosler[/MENTION]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] holla420:
Vzw hates us. But love our money [emoji20]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Aint that right!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] hay725:
bad idea

hi, what if i wipe the internal as well when i flash the rom? it seems not recognizing any sim now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
if you wipe internal you will essentially wipe any rons etc you have stored on your phone.. if you wipe then flash rom zip in lashfir he rom wi not be there nd youd have to odin to stock

i dont think wiping internal storage will fix that issue but thats just my thought lol

Extreme Syndicate v8
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Unrecognized sim is usually incorrect baseband.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] :
Nevermind. Dang Verizon!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] sgriff:
Hey, I noticed that the WebManual (help files) were removed from this ROM but aren't listed in the removed files in the beginning of the thread.

What would I need to restore those?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] space_pimp:
Got CleanROM working!! No troubles during installation process, coming from OC3.

Battery life is fantastic! Very low power drain when idle and nothing much running in the background. Debloating done right!

Thanks Scott!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] stackz07:
Hi, I am thinking about coming from my ASOP based s4 to an s6.. I have a few questions regarding this rom.

1. Will a current/updated off-the-shelf s6 be open to the fire exploit? or do i need a s6 that has not been updated? and if so, what is the baseband i need to look for?

2. Has anyone ran LMT Pie on this ROM? or any pie programs?

3. Does xposed framework function?

4. Can you customize the hardware buttons? I use volume rocker for track skipping frequently and also double tap and hold back/menu button for certain functions

5. Nova Launcher work? Trying to make it look as AOSP as possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] JaeKay:
1. I believe you can Odin back to the previous versions.

2. I have. Works fine.

3. Doesn't work on TouchWiz, especially not for 64 bit

4. Not without xposed or some framework

5. Of course Nova works. You should know better, coming from someone with an AOSP S4 [emoji14]

Sent from my Galaxy S6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] bkeaver:
A slight correction to the previous posters response for your #1 question. Make sure it's no newer on the OS than OE2. If it's OF1 it is not root able nor is it downgradable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Bkolb69:
I just followed the steps to achieve root on my s6 that I received last night. Everything went well. Ready to flash. But I'm coming from an m8 and I've never owned a Samsung device. I see no mention of TWRP or creating a nandroid. What if s*** goes wrong? Admittedly a noob. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ra9b:
You can make a backup using flashfire. It'll be similar to a nandroid/recovery zip. If anything terrible goes wrong where you can't even boot up, you can always Odin using download mode! I came from an m7 and this is my first Samsung device too. It's not hard!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Bkolb69:
Good to know. So, it's not like having a recovery then? I have to find out more about Odin. Don't know jack about it. Not going to lie. Thanks for the info.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] ra9b:
Since we don't have an unlocked bootloader, we cannot flash a custom recovery image like cwm, twrp. We have an app that is kinda of like flashify, but instead of booting into the recovery image, it writes our files it's own special way. Odin isn't hard. They have thousands of articles there. You pretty much boot into download mode, plug your phone in to your laptop, and then check a box and press a button. Done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Bkolb69:
Thanks again. I will read up on it. Sounds easy enough.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] stackz07:
What is after oe2, does it jump straight to OF1? I want to go into verizon today to get one but want to make 100% sure I'm not getting a version I can't root/flash
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] bkeaver:
yes OF1 is the next update from OE2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
if they do have oe2 better make sure they dont update it in store
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] stackz07:
Yeah I'll be on top of it. Can I just check this in About Phone through settings? I'm looking for OS version right, not bootloader or anything?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
yea.. build number, kernel date etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] dunelly:
does this rom fix the memory leak?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] supersmash19:
No it's stock but cleaned up and made lighter. Bugs from Samsung have to be fixed in source by them.

This does make your phone overall snappier and improve battery though

Edit: scratch what I said. I just saw other roms are saying they fixed memory leak so maybe this one does too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
"Memory leak" is very subjective. I dont see it all. Others say they see it.

The fix for the memory leak is to edit the build prop. If that is the case... Then its not a real memory leak, its a memory setting.

However, I looked at the settings.. And will consider adding them to the next ROM.

However, at this time I am not feeling it. This is the fastest most responsive phone I have ever used.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] elliwigy:
i dont see an imprvement either.. placebo or not i just add it for the users who want it ha.. but i def agree with you.. i dont think its necessary at all..

it is basically more like a setting to help (supposedly) manage ram/background processes more efficiently
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Yep!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] hoboballer:
Hey Everyone! Is there a root method if you have the latest OTA OF1? I was wondering because I am purchasing my phone tomorrow and if it was already updated is there a way for me to root it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Protibus:
Not right now.

Sent from my custom Extreme Syndicate VZW S6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] hoboballer:
Thanks for the fast response. Also does this Rom work on the Edge? And which phone is better the S6 or Edge?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] dunelly:
How do you know what OTA version you're on?

I just bought the phone and I have build version G920VVRU1AOC3

ping rooted just fine

I am not on OE2

im afraid to update because I don't want OF1

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update, it tried to date and i cancelled. it said OE2 version failed. so basically I have to update for this rom to work? It won't autoupdate twice to OF1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Protibus:
Use the instructions in this link and Odin to OE2 then use ping pong to root.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60427958

Sent from my custom Extreme Syndicate VZW S6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] dunelly:
got it working,

5 hours SOT yay!!!

so much more life than stock.

thanks guys for all the help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
Your welcome!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] JGoldz75:
I noticed your instructions say "Copy ROM to Storage

Start FlashFire, grant it root, accept agreements...

Step 1: Click "+" and then choose "Flash Zip / ROM"

Step 2: Click "+" and choose "Wipe" but leave all defaults! You MUST wipe exactly as the defaults are!

Step 3: Click click FLASH!

Step 4: Magic will begin!"

But in your video you chose to wipe data first and then flash the ROM. Which one comes first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6] Scott:
It doesnt matter. FlashFire will always wipe last. Even if you pick it as the first task.