yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S6 Active] DickVanPaiton:
Hi guys!

I do need your help. Looks my S6 Active is bricked somehow :-/ When I try to flash with odin it fails after that:

<ID:0/004> param.bin

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

If I reboot the phone it tells me that the update failed and that I should recover with Samsung Smart Switch....which also does not work. I can continue in the recovery until it asks me for the serial number and the the application just closes without any error message!? I already tried another USB cable and I also installed Smart Swith on another PC with another OS but the same thing happens :-/

Does anybody of you have an idea how I could bring my phone back to life?

Thank you so much and all the best!
[Galaxy S6 Active] Dranakin:
Stuck on CPF1...don't know anyone with an AT&T sim card and I don't want to wipe my phone for option 3. Is there anything bad specifically with CPF1 that should force me to update the firmware? I've been getting bad battery drain since moving from Lollipop to Marshmallow, but I don't know if this is specific to CPF1.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jahdante:
Any help for stuck in bootloop with no recovery mode only download mode and android 5.1.1.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Download mode is good. Use Option 2 to flash 6.0.1 and you should be good to go.
[Galaxy S6 Active] h123ngoisao:
Please help.

The link is dead.

- v6 (G890AUCS3BPDS) to v7 (G890AUCU4CPF1)

my android is 5.1.1 / G890AUCS3BPDS

or any have link down stock rom G890AUCS3BPDS
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
Please use ODIN to update to v7. This will result in a cleaner and safer upgrade process.
[Galaxy S6 Active] h123ngoisao:
yes, but i cant download the file. The link is dead.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
v6 to v7 is not an ODIN file. That is a sideload file.

https://mega.nz/#!DMsnGC6D!8zQWR82AgMSbbk1xpEZndmODEW3HE7THQQ9FXHVM-bA
[Galaxy S6 Active] jahdante:
When I try to flash 6.0.1 I get the error: Sw Rev. Check Fail. Device: 4, Binary:3
[Galaxy S6 Active] Bcoates84:
You flashed to many times and need to reset the binary counter. Hop into downoald mode. Have a look at the text on top-left of the screen. Note down the CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD count, it should be a digit more than 0.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jahdante:
The digit still says zero
[Galaxy S6 Active] Bcoates84:
Oopz

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The bootloader in marshmallow is probably locked and preventing any downgrade. You need install the same firmware version that is on your phone, or a newer version. Try SMART SWITCH this prob be your last thing you can try as you tried every thing else. Wich would mean a bricked phone
[Galaxy S6 Active] Bcoates84:
Let us know what happens
[Galaxy S6 Active] jahdante:
Does Smart Switch even work with S6 Actives has anyone used it successfully.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Yes and yes.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Bcoates84:
You got it going? You didnt answer us.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jahdante:
I havent got it going my smartswitch wont accept the phones serial number. The smart switch just force closes everytime. I would need a valid serial number to really try.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jahdante:
I have technically still not tried Smart Switch yet because my serial number never goes through but this phone is genuine so it still has never looaded the firmware to flash could anyone help.
[Galaxy S6 Active] stevenlodz:
Hi I am using the BOJE (v3) version. When I read all of the problem with battery draining with android version higher whan v7, I have decided to stay with the last Loly.... Is it this one?

5.1.1 - G890AUCS3BPDS

And does someone have the update offline from BOJE do BPDS and can upload it? all the links from the first page are dead :(
[Galaxy S6 Active] Phamvietquy:
Pk3

http://i.imgur.com/8nmfTZe.png

https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...tep_KM1127173?make=Samsung&model=SamsungG890A
[Galaxy S6 Active] jrg123:
If someone tries this rom on T-Mobile and the Wi-Fi calling still works post here!
[Galaxy S6 Active] Tot Le:
Question about new build PK3 and downgrade issue?

Is there anyone to be able for sharing link to download PK3? Another question? my Samsung galaxy s6 active is currently on 6.0.1 PK1 beta build. Whenever I downgrade to Official build 6.0.1 CPF1! My phone is lost Imei and Baseband unknown? However, if we sideload to PI2, PI4, Pi7 or PK1. The issue will be fixed! Is there anyone here have the same issue? If yes, please share me how to downgrade to CPF1 without losing Imei and Baseband? I'm really want to return to CPF1 for using!
[Galaxy S6 Active] hotbyz168:
With the new update, carrier aggregation is enabled for band 30, with all other bands. Finally!
[Galaxy S6 Active] toki89:
something isnt right

hey guys so im using option 3 to update mt s6 active, i sideloaded from (v3 to v4) it worked fine, then i am repeating the steps and try to sideload (v4 to v7) i see alot of text appear in the CMD and no errors and i wait for a few minutes and nothing seems to happen then the phone just reboots and goes back to v4 ... am i doing something wrong ?

and is there an alternative link for the v4 to v7 update file ? because im getting a SERVER ERROR 403 when i try to redownload

thanks
[Galaxy S6 Active] asalvi0:
Hi, here is the official download link for the PK3 firmware: v11 (G890AUCS5CPI4) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3)

https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCS5CPI4-to-U5CPK3-UP
[Galaxy S6 Active] Tot Le:
Thanks you so much for sharing! But I cannot dowload this build from my site! Could you please share it via Google drive or something like that?
[Galaxy S6 Active] cynicalinsomniac88:
Shows forbidden access. Got an alternative link like the original post has? Those seem to be the only ones that work bfor me.
[Galaxy S6 Active] asalvi0:
For those who cannot download the PK3 firmware directly, please at least read the instruction on the first post, use Free Download Manager tool to download it, AT&T has restricted the access using the regular browser.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Tot Le:
Thanks Asalvi0 so much! For now I can download PK3 successfully with Free download Manager tool as your advice!
[Galaxy S6 Active] Phamvietquy:
Link google drive pi4 > pk3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6d3PdaBbwSQSUE3REJ2SE1nclE/view
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Thanks for the update details. I'll update the first post + download links in a few days when I'm back. Happy holidays! :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Phamvietquy:
ROM Full G890AUCU5CPK3 , flash Odin : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3OYkpLo74PNbExsSzVPekNDbEk/view?usp=sharing

https://www.facebook.com/groups/galaxys6active
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
Thank you for sharing this! I've been stuck on PI7 lately, but I didn't want to downgrade to an older bootloader version to update it again. Now I can finally update to a stable release.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
New firmware update is available - v12 G890AUCU5CPK3 - (6.0.1)

CHANGELOG

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UPDATE: December 26, 2016

• New firmware update is available - v12 G890AUCU5CPK3 - (6.0.1)

• OPTION 2 updated with the new ODIN flashable firmware v12 G890AUCU5CPK3 (thanks to [MENTION=7827091]Phamvietquy[/MENTION])

• OPTION 3 updated with six new links:

-> v8 (G890AUCS4CPF3) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) update file (403 MB)

-> v9 (G890AUCU4CPH3) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) update file (310 MB)

-> v10 (G890AUCU5CPI2) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) update file (294 MB) (Alternative Link)

-> v11 (G890AUCS5CPI4) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) update file (301 MB) (Alternative Link)
[Galaxy S6 Active] stevenlodz:
Hi I have just update the S6 active to PK3 directly from BOJE by ODIN.

Everythink works perfect, exept locale.

I have just a few language. I manually (by adb) changed it to pl_PL but only a few commands are in polish....

Is there any other EU csc to get polish language?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Polish was never part of the system languages in any of the S6A firmwares. If there's a way to install additional system languages, please let us know. :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] stevenlodz:
I don't know why, but in the Settings -> system -> languages, I had add+ and I could add polish.... till now :D

It worked on lolipop 5.1.1 (BOJE)....

I don't know how the previous owner did it.... I send him the mail.... We will see if he could respond :D
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
As some of you may already know, the S7 Active has been rooted. [MENTION=7946048]activefan01[/MENTION] was able to get an unlocked recovery, an engineering build from august, which is rootable. So now the S7 Active has an unlocked bootloader, is it possible for the S6 Active to get an unlocked bootloader?
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
For the love of all that is holy [MENTION=7946048]activefan01[/MENTION], please help us root this device.
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
I don't have an s6 active to test on I'll see if I can get my hands on one to help you all out
[Galaxy S6 Active] Andrey.sergeenkov:
I am ready to become a tester!
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
ok try to flash this https://www.dropbox.com/s/tykk5pq399o15xx/g890test1.md5?dl=0 in odin tell me if pass or fail if fail you will prob have to flash stock to get back out
[Galaxy S6 Active] jrg123:
Wow. That was fast. I hope it works!
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
i got the sboot.eng and the the combination files for the s6 active on 6.0.1 I'm uploading them now

in case that doesn't work
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
Did you upload it to Dropbox? And has anyone tested it yet?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Andrey.sergeenkov:
My build number:

MMB29K.G890AUCU5CPK3

g890test1.md5 ? g890test1.tar ;)

<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> engboot.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

No flash!

I have the following files that can help:

COMBINATION_ATT_FA50_G890AUCU5APK1_ATT5APK1_CL6309376_QB11669116_REV02_user_mid_noship.tar

G890A_COMBINATION_ATT_FA50_G890AUCU5API1_FACTORY_user_mid_noship

SBOOT_G890A_PF1

SBOOT_G890A_PF3

SM-G890A_MARINELTE_USA_ATT.pit

Sboot_ENG_G890A_T5_PI2_PI4_6.0.1.tar.md5
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/91bl4bno692lisa/Sboot_ENG_G890A_T5_PI2_PI4_6.0.1.tar.md5.zip?dl=0

here is the eng sboot

---------- Post added at 04:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:21 PM ----------

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0aukwpw45...804835_REV02_user_mid_noship.tar.md5.zip?dl=0
[Galaxy S6 Active] Andrey.sergeenkov:
I apologize for my English - I translate through google with Russian =)

Apparently you did not understand me correctly. I have all of these files, but they did not help me to unlock the bootloader.
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
I thought the goal was root that firmware is rootable but its stripped down but we could make a recovery and sideload flashfire via adb then we could install a fully functioning rom that way right?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Andrey.sergeenkov:
Root - it's the least we can do, but I think that this is feasible. Let's do it. The truth is I do not know where to start.

All sboot files that I have with the firmware loaded into the system.

As far as I understand you're trying to rebuild boot.img and replace it sboot.bin?

Can contact via skype? I think so we can act faster and more productive!
[Galaxy S6 Active] stelma1000:
Hi does android 6.0.1 for S6 active have POLISH language??????
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
It doesn't. It only has German, English, Spanish, French, Italian and two Asian languages. However, there is a way to make the installed apps your own language, only the standard apps and homescreen will stay in English.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Andrey.sergeenkov:
No Polish language there is not and never will.

To make all applications in Polish (except desktop, settings and dialogs android)

1. Download and install ADB on your PC.

2. Download and install on your phone Morelokale.

3. Turn debugging mode on your phone: go> Setings> system> about device> tap 10 times on inscriptions build number> back to the profile system> there should be a new menu item - developer options> go in and tap the check mark - usb debugging .

4. Run Lokale, and select the Polish language.

5. Connect the phone to the PC, the phone asks for access to the adb, tap "allow"

6. Start the console in the folder where to install the ADB: eg in the folder C: \ adb <go to this folder through a conductor, we press the Shift key and right-click on an empty field, choose to "open the console".

7. In the console, copy the following text which gives access morelokali change phone configuration:

adb shell pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION
[Galaxy S6 Active] stelma1000:
I want to update my S6 Active but if I go to menu SETTING >>> SYSTEM >>> ABOUT DEVICE >>> SOFTWARE UPDATE and if I press this button then nothing happens. Is it normal in these phones?
[Galaxy S6 Active] stevenlodz:
Do not do the update!! It doesn't do anythink better than 5.1.1. Video Calls neigher don't work!! Battery works shorter than on 6.0.1
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
pm me your information
[Galaxy S6 Active] dave357:
Thank you so much Active Fan. I really needed the combo file for Rev5. I did end up flashing the combo for Rev4 on a Rev5 G890A phone using Octopus to Flash it with and it took. I was shocked that Rev4 could flash onto Rev5. I did not think that was possible due to the bootloader denying it most of the time in odin. But I am going to try to fix my issue with your combo you shared so kindly with us. I have a S6 Active that I bought cheap because it was Blacklisted so I unlocked it and wrote a new cert already. However now after flashing Rev 5 Build PK3 it has no IMEI and Unknown Baseband which I dont understand why because I used the latest firmware files from Rev5 PK3. All 4 Odin files were flashed as well. Oh by the way once you flash the Combo files for either Rev4 or Rev5 to the phone you can also use the old school Root program that you install in Recovery Mode with the Root.bat file and it does root the phone which made for easy cert write on it. LOL
[Galaxy S6 Active] activefan01:
the root here worked after i flashed the s7 active file http://galaxys7root.com/galaxy-s7-s...ot-attt-mobilesprintverizon-galaxy-s7s7-edge/ prob the same as the s6 active once you flash one of those files in odin
[Galaxy S6 Active] Pakiuser:
Thanks a lot for this thread I have successfully updated to 6.0.1 from 5.0.2 by option 2. It's working fine.
[Galaxy S6 Active] helpinterchange:
Hi

My S6A is in v2 - 5.0.2 - G890AUCU2AU2AOF4

Can i update directly to V12 ?

BR
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hi there! :) Yes, you can. Use Option 2 and follow every step.
[Galaxy S6 Active] numbnutsuk:
Has anyone heard whether the S6 Active will be receiving Android 7.0 ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Yes, we will. When? Nobody can say.
[Galaxy S6 Active] anneoneamouse:
Has anyone else successfully rooted their s6 active using activefan's method (detailed previous page)? Are there any problems / drawbacks, such as tripped knox? Thanks, AoN
[Galaxy S6 Active] HugoHughes:
Hi guys. I was wondering if I could get some help.

I have an S6 active that I bought from a guy here in the UK. It is unlocked/rooted for UK use as it was not sold here. So it's from AT&T from US I guess?

Anyhow, it's on Android 5.1.1. I don't know how the phone works but say for example I use my Barclays banking app, I'm not allowed to login on this phone as it says it's been rooted or some extent so the banking app wont let that fly. Totally fine, not important, just for your info.

So, I'd like to get it updated the the latest possible version please. How would I go about doing that from the UK? I'd appreciate any help. I'm clueless about this stuff. I'll save this page and check back every couple hours to see if I get a response.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S6 Active] miharjovic:
Hi guys..,

I tried to flash option 2 for G890AUCU5CPK3, but its already 30 minutes and nothings seems happening.

The ODIN says "NAND write start!" , and anything still there. No indications that the process is progressing.

Is it normal, or only happens to me?, coz the last time i flash it doesn't take this long, at least it was progressing.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Stilla:
S6 Active totally bricked after flashing with option 2

Hi guys i need help. I was trying to flash android 6.0.1 v12 starting from 5.1.1 via Odin - option 2. I've done everything exactly like it is posted on page 1, and got the message "failed" at the beginning of the flashing operation. I do not remember exact error number but odin didn't even started to flash, so after that i disconected the usb and rebooted the phone. After the reboot I got stuck on samsung s6 active logo. I can't enter in to the recovery or download mode. The phone is only reacting to volume down+power button but after that stops on samsyng s6 active logo until the battery is totally empty. PC and Smart Switch dosen't see the phone.

Anybody had similar problem?

Please help

Is it a way to fix it?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hi [MENTION=7995741]HugoHughes[/MENTION], use Option 2 to flash the latest version. It's the cleanest and fastest method of all three.

Hi [MENTION=3996607]miharjovic[/MENTION], any update since your last post, what happened? It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Did you try again?

Hi [MENTION=7999477]Stilla[/MENTION], is there any way you could remember the error message/number you saw in Odin as this could be a big help in restoring your phone? Since Odin failed at the beginning I wonder if it even flashed anything. The commands for download mode and recovery mode should have worked. My phone didn't accept these commands only when the motherboard failed and it kept rebooting forever. After Samsung replaced the motherboard everything was fine. But I don't think this is the same situation. What else can you tell us?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Stilla:
Hi thanks for such quick response. I do remember that last thing what Odin was doing was something like s... .bin and after that replied "failed". Only the first bar was changing at the top of the screen (blue color) eventually ending in red (no green bars). I bought this phone used on ebay (originally AT&T, unlocked) I didn't even had time to properly test it, but it seemed to work ok.
[Galaxy S6 Active] be.xitid:
mine is stuck at 63% on adb sideload. what should i do?

im updating from v7 to v10

restarted my phone after 2 hours but still stuck at 63

any help?
[Galaxy S6 Active] HugoHughes:
Hi lirex, thanks for the response. I went with option 2 and it was successful. However, I now have all this AT&T rubbish on my phone, including an AT&T bootscreen animation.

How do I get rid? I didn't have all this before but I assume the guy I bought it from took all this off to have it work in the UK as it is an AT&T phone.
[Galaxy S6 Active] asalvi0:
any one using the latest G890AUCS5CPK4 ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
CHANGELOG

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

UPDATE: January 18, 2017

• New firmware update is available - v13 G890AUCS5CPK4 - (6.0.1)

-> What's new: Android device security updates

• OPTION 3 updated with two new links:

-> v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) to v13 (G890AUCS5CPK4) update file (13.5 MB) + Alternative Link

[MENTION=5568717]asalvi0[/MENTION], thanks for the note. I've updated the thread. :)

Hi [MENTION=6661064]be.xitid[/MENTION], in that case go with Option 2. This should solve your problem.

Hi [MENTION=7995741]HugoHughes[/MENTION], this is the standard AT&T bloatware which goes with S6 Active. If you haven't seen it before it could be because the previous owner used a program like Package Disabler Pro. I'm also using it and it allows you to permanently stop any program on the phone including the AT&T bloatware.
[Galaxy S6 Active] anneoneamouse:
Package disabler pro #can# disable at&t bloat. Won't remove it, just stops it running, and hides the icon.

AoN
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
I've used the program yesterday and everything is working as it should. You can try reinstalling and/or updating to the latest version 7.
[Galaxy S6 Active] HugoHughes:
Hi, thanks for the quick response again. What app should I get, the Package Disabler Pro or Pro+? The one cost £1.29 and the + costs £1.79.

edit: pressed thanks, new here :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hi, I use the one with "Pro" without the "+". :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] be.xitid:
I have a weird problem with my phone guys.

I have been facing this issue since i was on 5.0.2 lollypop.

Everytime i switch to 4g or wifi. My phone glitches with an extreme noise and hangs.

Then restarts itself.

I'm wondering why it happens. The other way it happens when i accidentally close any app . Could you please tell me why this happens.

Last question. Can i install custom firmware on this device like a modded version?
[Galaxy S6 Active] HugoHughes:
Me again. I've updated to 6.0.1 using option 2. I always use a pattern to unlock my phone. However, from 5 to 6, it has 2 unlock screens. So I have to swipe, then enter my pattern to unlock my phone.

What is that all about?

It should go without saying that I definitely do not like having to do 2 things every time I open my phone. And I don't want to just use the swipe option in case I lose my phone.

Anyone know about this shamble?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
So, this week I provided the S7 Active and S7 Edge users of Android Nougat, for the S7 Edge there were 9(!) different Nougat updates online, all with different baseband versions. I hope the S6 Active update will be following soon.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
That's great, good job! :) We'll have to wait for Nougat patiently as always. ;)
[Galaxy S6 Active] anneoneamouse:
Thanks, that fixed it. Was reluctant to update, as they seem to be removing functionality with each update.

AoN
[Galaxy S6 Active] numbnutsuk:
This will remove all the junk at&t apps

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
[Galaxy S6 Active] miharjovic:
Yes.., i did try several times, with different cables.. but somehow still didn't works..

any idea how to make it works ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hi [MENTION=3996607]miharjovic[/MENTION], I had similar problems with a friend's phone. So I've used another computer and everything worked on the first try. Just try using another PC with different version of Windows if possible.
[Galaxy S6 Active] miharjovic:
[MENTION=4644140]lirex[/MENTION] just try it on HP ProBook 4340s, t still happening the same. Previously i used Lenovo x250.

It's already 15 minutes now, still no progress.

Should i change another laptop., or maybe have the phone reset factory setting first ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
I don't know what happened, but downloading those files using a download manager no longer seems to work. Even released builds cannot be downloaded. I think they found this and other threads and prevent us from doing this.
[Galaxy S6 Active] miharjovic:
Solved dear my buddy [MENTION=4644140]lirex[/MENTION] , i re-downloaded ODIN and it worked like a charm..

Thanx for the support..^_^ :good:
[Galaxy S6 Active] be.xitid:
whenever i switch from wifi to 4G , My phone hangs with a noise and screen shreds with horizontal lines.

it is happening very often.

if i force close apps the same thing happens again and again, unless i open more than 10 apps and let them running.

i noticed if i keep using 4g , it does not hang or freeze.

please help me with this , any dev out there?
[Galaxy S6 Active] E-Chan:
I'm having trouble downloading the firmware linked in this thread and there's no mirror for the files I'm trying to download (v4 (G890AUCU3BPB3) to v7 (G890AUCU4CPF1) update file (1,4 GB)) I even tried 2 different download managers and tried to google the file.

Also in the main post it's specified that once on 6.* there's no downgrade, is this appliable to updates recieved over sidedload ADB also?

While on topic, no downgrade to 5.0 from 5.1.1 because of higher bootloader right?
[Galaxy S6 Active] k0ltz:
Awesome!

I followed the instructions on my unlocked S6 Active and it worked like a charm! I feel like a BOSS! :D:D:D