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[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
Honestly, I have never encounter your problem before, so I no idea what advice I can provide, but you might want to give this a try (this is also from the 1st page of this thread, under the "Troubleshooting Tutorial"

• If the sideload fails, your phone goes into bootload cycle and in Recovery Mode you see "dm-verity verification failed..."

-> Don't worry. This happened to me and I thought I have to buy a new phone or ship this one to Samsung. No need! To solve the issue:

1. Download latest official firmware zip file from OPTION 2. You can't use the files from OPTION 3!

2. Download the [TOOL] TAR.MD5 PACKAGER from this XDA thread.

3. Extract the official firmware zip to get the MD5 file inside called "CSC_ATT_G890AATT5CPK3_CL9696102_QB11587784_REV02_ user_low_ship.tar.md5".

4. Put the MD5 file in the main folder of the TAR_MD5_PACKAGER TOOL. Not in a sub folder, but in the main folder.

5. Start the tool from "TAR.MD5_PACKAGER.bat" and you'll see a menu in the tool window. Click "3" to Extract the Rom.

6. In the next window click "1", then "Enter", then "Y". It'll start extracting the MD5 file.

7. Once ready it'll ask you to click any key. Do it and you'll see the main menu of the TOOL program. Now go to the TOOL folder, then the subfolder "parts" and delete the file "cache.img"

8. Switch back to the TOOL program and click "1" to "Make Tar" and to create the new TAR file. On the next screen it'll ask you to choose a name. Type anything you want. I've typed CSC. Then click "Enter", then "Y". It'll start packaging the new tar file. Once it's done it'll ask you to click any key and then it'll bring the main menu of the TOOL again.

9. Now in the main menu of the TOOL click "2" to "Add MD5 to Tar", then click "1" and then "Enter", then "Y". It'll start adding the MD5 and once it's completed it'll ask you to press any key.

10. Press any key and you're back to the main menu of the TOOL. Press "4" to "Exit" and you're out of the program. Go to the TOOL folder, then subfolder "packaged". Inside you'll find the new flashable file "CSC.tar.md5". Do not rename or change the file anymore. Now follow OPTION 2 -> Step 8 to flash the latest firmware again but when you're loading the last file in ODIN under the CSC Button use the new file you've just created - "CSC.tar.md5"!!

11. That's it! Your phone will load up normally. Before you start sideloading again, reboot the phone into Recovery -> Turn it off and then hold down Volume Up + Home + Power until you see the Recovery menu. Wipe the cache. Then reboot and you can continue to sideload. Make sure to follow all requirements in OPTION 3 -> Step 1.

12. In case you can't sideload and you get Status 7 error, flash the UNMODIFIED ORIGINAL 5.1.1. BOJE again. This should fix the problem
[Galaxy S6 Active] jimmyctho:
dear sir.

i use 11 steps to repair it but note used. after i use android 7 v18 ignor CSC file then ADB open ok!

i use odin flash v18 full 4 file the fone only "no command " and pop up to recovery.

i cannot do annymore.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
will this wipe all data??? and apps etc???(latest update 7.0.1)

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wheres the link???
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
CHANGELOG

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

UPDATE: August 3, 2017

• New firmware update is available - v19 - G890AUCS6DQG1 - (7.0.1)

-> What's new: Android device security updates

• OPTION 3 updated with two new links:

-> v18 (G890AUCU6DQF1) to v19 (G890AUCU6DQG1) update file (23.2 MB) + (Alternative Link)
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
will v19 update wipe apps n data
[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
upgrade using Option 2 or 3 wil ALLWAYS wipe all data, so make sure you do backup

IMPORTANT: Flashing via this method WILL WIPE EVERYTHING SO BACKUP FIRST.

By the way lirex, I suggest you bold, make it red and set the font to bigger for those important note, easier for ppl to see, juz some suggestion though
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
arrrrrrrrrrr poop... Hope it would have been like a normal OTA update and wouldn't do a wipe...

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO whats the best way to do a full backup of apps, data and settings???? I know how to do this of=n a rooted device but never done one on a unrooted one!!!!
[Galaxy S6 Active] niton:
can somebody give link on 6.0.1 odin firmware, all links I found are dead
[Galaxy S6 Active] Zack Brown:
Im already updated to DQG1 but the Virsion still 7.0 not 7.0.1 , what can i do ? I receive the update via OTA
[Galaxy S6 Active] bizoot:
phone completely erased!!!!!

I had android stock 5.1.1 from At&t unlocked.

I used OPTION 2 to upgrade to android 7 and my phone was completely WIPED!!!!!

I decided to use only option 2 and not option 3 because under option 3 as far as i READ on the instructions page: wipes everything on the device BUT option 2 DOESN'T!

excuse me while i go kill myself.

Bye.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
YEP I sympathise with you... Thank full we only just got out S6 Actives so was not to bad for us... I have asked what folks are using or suggest to do back ups as with every update we will LOOSE all are apps and data... Yet know ones actually replied:crying::crying::crying:

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so does that suggest that the DQG1 update is NOT and update to 7.0.1???
[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
Hahaha.... sry for the late reply, juz back from outstation with very bad connection there. Er..... honestly, I no idea. For me, every time I juz backup my msg, pic WhatsApp and contact manually, as for apps, since I do sync it with my Google Account, so for the 2 time I upgrade (from 5.0 to 6.0, then from 6.0 to 7.0) upon successfully update and sign-in to my account (with wifi, the phone will ask u to connect to any available wifi, u can choose to skip though), it will prompt me with the apps that I have in my phone from latest syn backup, and ask me if I want to download all or select whatever apps that I want.

The reason I didn't update my phone with every update available is the pain to backup and restore, since with either Odin or sideload, both WILL wipe my phone data completely, which is annoying (at least to me). Hope this will be of any help to u (although I doubt it, since this was kind of my own rant:silly:)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Torakusu:
/file/d/0B3OYkpLo74PNbExsSzVPekNDbEk/view?usp=sharing

^Add that after drive.google.com. I'm too new to post URLs apparently.

It's PK3. I'm trying to locate PK4 and PK5 as we speak.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jrg123:
I'm pretty sure you can't go from the latest 7.0.1 to 6.0.1 PK3 because they updated the baseband, right? I would like to get wifi calling back on T-Mobile.
[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
Yup, you can only go upward, no downward, since the bootloader will be updated as well.....
[Galaxy S6 Active] cynicalinsomniac88:
I'm right there with ya bud, haven't had working WiFi Calling with T-Mobile since we left 6.0. Really sucks...
[Galaxy S6 Active] ThunderingLight:
I managed to downgrade to 6.0.1 PK3 by flashing ONLY the PK3 AP, CSC, and PIT files. Some features are messed up like Samsung Pay doesn't work but I can make and receive calls and SMS fine.
[Galaxy S6 Active] georgekgk:
You should use Smart Switch.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
so that will back up apps and data etc and restore it as well???
[Galaxy S6 Active] ThunderingLight:
You cannot reflash all of the files. If you reflash the CP file, the modem firmware (Calls, data, and SIM) will be downgraded and the phone will not recognize that you have a SIM card or a SIM slot. You will not be able to use cell service and a side affect is Cell Standby drains a lot of battery. I tested flashing all of PK3 after upgrading to official Nougat QF1 and that's the bugs I encountered.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jrg123:
I've been on T-Mobile post paid for about a year now. I asked them for an lte 4g cellspot, and they let me borrow it for free! Now I have five bars all over my house. I live in the boonies so no worries about sharing my bandwidth (150mbps up and down).
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
CHANGELOG

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

UPDATE: August 27, 2017

• New firmware update is available - v20 - G890AUCS6DQH1 - (7.0.1)

-> What's new: Android device security updates

• OPTION 3 updated with two new links:

-> v19 (G890AUCU6DQG1) to v20 (G890AUCS6DQH1) update file (17.3 MB) + (Alternative Link)
[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
Hi, do anyone know if we will get Android O for this phone???? or any idea what is the last version of Android for this phone that we will get????
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hi, according to Sam Mobile [link] all S6 variants including S6 Active will not get Android O. However it's not an official statement from Samsung nor AT&T so there is a chance that we'll get it. The phone specs are very high end and it's great device so there's always a possibility. :)

What we should keep getting is security updates.
[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
Thanks for the info. Was considering if I want to get another device or not, since the battery life of my phone seem to be getting shorter as time goes, and I was not living in US, so I not sure if there is a possibilities of changing the battery or not, since this is AT&T exclusive phone. This phone still can handle whatever I throw at it, only issue is the battery life.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Organicmammal:
No links work

No links work, also if they did can I use flashify? I don't have a computer:crying:
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Did you try sideloading to PK8 after Odin flashing to PK3? PK3 is bootloader V5 after all so what you are describing is expected. However PK8 is the first version with bootloader V6 and the last release of 6.0.1. You should try this and see if you have luck.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
Hi all

after the latest update my partner has intermittent wifi.... constantly turns it's self on then off..... Anyone else have this issue and any fix?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Is WiFi working OK if you Odin back to QF1?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Djedhi:
Can I jump multiple versions?

For example, can I just directly from v14 (G890AUCS6CPK5 - Where I currently am) to v20 - 7.0.1 - G890AUCS6DQH1?

If not, the link in option 3: "-> v14 (G890AUCS6CPK5) to v16 (G890AUCU6DQD1) update file (1.26 GB)" is not working, I get the 403 error both in my browser and in Free Download Manager...

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S6 Active] werty100:
I have flashed odin v18 rom when flashing system almost finnish said FAIL! , try with smar switch but mi IMEI said it is wrong and S/N works but nothing si done it just close.

I try v16 rom PASS! and phone is booting...

One thing it was chinnese phone, ROM did not have AT&T boot neither sound a small observation
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
This forum and ROMs are for Galaxy S6 Active which is US / AT&T exclusive. You were flashing a ROM not made for your phone which can brick your phone.

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This is explained in the first post. If you can't be bothered to read you probably shouldn't even be trying to flash because you can brick your phone.

That said you can directly flash to any ROM with a full Odin image. Go back to the first post and read about the instructions for Odin. Again, be thorough and follow directions or risk permanently ruining your phone.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Djedhi:
Odin Flash Fail

Trying to get to v18 using Option 2 - Odin Flash failed twice....last time at "Downloading" with the completion bar at about 99%. And the phone is just frozen at about 99%. Left it for 30 minutes with no change. Unplugged the phone and now it's softbircked.

Re-downloading using the MEGA link and will try to flash again....any suggestions?

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Well, 3rd time's a charm. Everything worked, now to try and learn about this "ADP" dealio...
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
ADP???
[Galaxy S6 Active] kayadash2:
WARNING - Sideloading using method 3 caused my unlock code to disappear. The S6 Active now asks for a network unlock code upon boot. Warnings like this should appear in the primary post, no one should have their phone rendered useless over an update from v18-v20. If I had known this, I would have been completely satisfied with v18 with Odin method 2 and left it alone

Not anyone elses fault but my own, but my device was purchased on Swappa and apparently has an unpaid contract, so I couldn't get the unlock code from AT&T and had to pony up $20 to get one from a third party. If you are not 100% sure of your ability to unlock the phone, do not sideload with ADB.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Sideloading does not lock an unlocked phone so don't spread false information. We've been using this method for two years and your warning is complete nonsense.

The phone is either locked or unlocked. As you stated yourself your phone was locked because of an unpaid contract so there you have it.

The only way to lock an unlocked phone is to change it's motherboard after service repair.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Completely wrong.

I have flashed my own unlocked S6A with ADB many times and never had any issue as have many many others.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
Just got a second s6 active... flashed and all went well BUT then discovered data not working... wifi works as do calls and texts but soon as I disconnect from wifi I can nolonger browser the internet , access emails etc etc... checked my sim in partners s6 active and all works fine and then tried her sim in my active and no joy same issue.... any ideas? I don't know if there was and issue before flashing as s6 active arrived yesterday and flashed striaght away...
[Galaxy S6 Active] kayadash2:
I'm not trying to spread any false information. Perhaps I can rephrase it. If you aren't sure how your phone is "unlocked", such as a purchase from swappa, on a device such as an s6 active which you were able to use on t-mobile for an entire year and then suddenly you use method 3 and it stops working, that sort of thing might happen. Fair enough?

I've used method 2 more than 8 months ago without having the phone "get locked" (present me with a network unlock code request after never needing one in the past). I used odin to go to v18 and still had no issue with a lock. Sideloading with ADB on v18-v19 got my phone locked (or destroyed any pseudo-unlock which was on the phone, if such a thing exists, or if the phone "phone homed" to AT&T and changed something, I Can't tell). Not trying to spread false information at all, I don't expect everyone to have the same issue, but I bought my phone from a "reputable" swappa member with very high positive to negative ratio (~3500 to 60) and doing this Android upgrade legitimately cost me $20 to unlock the phone. I was able to use my phone on T-mobile for a year, sideloaded, then I wasn't... all variables aside, this actually happened.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
I would suggest you reflash to QF1 with Odin and test again without any sideloads.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
Already done that and same issue...
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
Actually now reflashed 5 times and same issues... Even calls and messaging are working properly... Signal is poor to none... Yet partners S6 Active is perfectly fine!
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
It's quite possible the phone was broken before you flashed then.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
Pretty much my conclusion as well.
[Galaxy S6 Active] mirkoj90:
why i can't download the upgrade to nougat in the option? I don't have permission.
[Galaxy S6 Active] daehlie:
Hello,

I apologize for asking this again, but it would be awesome if someone could reply:

I am outside US and (still) running v3 - 5.1.1 - G890AUCU3BOJE. I've been waiting for Android 7 for quite some time and as recently there have been few updates released on Android 7 for S6 Active then I think it is finally time for me get myself together devote the time needed and upgrade the phone's software at last.

I shall start with "Option 2".

Main question: if currently running v3, can I start with downloading / installing "v18 - 7.0 - G890AUCU6DQF1", or should I go every single download / install starting from v3 -> v4; v4 -> v5; v5 -> v6 .... until v18?

From v18 I will use "Option 3" to go v18 -> v19 and v19 -> v20.

Thank you,
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
You can use Odin to directly flash to a new version skipping everything in-between.

The preferred method for most people is to Odin to the newest version then sideload with adb to the latest release.
[Galaxy S6 Active] be.xitid:
im at 6.0 And thinking about upgrading. is 7.0 stable .

Please tell me which version is stable..
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Anything recent should be good. Just Odin to the newest full rom then sideload to current with adb.
[Galaxy S6 Active] be.xitid:
I asked which version is stable? I heard people complaining about wifi issues. Have u personally tried it?

I already know how to adb or odin the new version.
[Galaxy S6 Active] jrg123:
If you use wifi calling on T-Mobile stay with 6.
[Galaxy S6 Active] fahadalishah:
Using S6 Active in Pakistan from 1 Year

Helo Experts Kindly tell me dat can I update my phone here in Pakistan ??? As I don't get any update of the software update automatically !! By using method no 2 using ODIN can I update it safely and securely?? As I m on firmware baseband v3 - 5.1.1 - G890AUCU3BOJE , can I directly update to version v18 - 7.0 - G890AUCU6DQF1 ???? I m using this phone from 1 year now and want to upgrade it to Android 7.0 Nougat...

Regards

Fahad Ali Shah.

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Heylo there Have u tried upgrading ??? wats the result??
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
I have not had any issues with any recent versions with WiFi or anything else.
[Galaxy S6 Active] maverick_titan:
Help me to Upgrade S6Active

Hi Seniors,

I have G890A which is at v9 (G890AUCU4CPH3) . Which is Carrier Unlocked. ( Got Unlock code from att after 6 month of purchase) .

Currently I'm outside USA and though I have old att sim it's out of service so not been receiving any updates

After mistake of upgrading from lollipop to Marshmallow, I have been waiting long for any way of rooting my device.

Now accepted that It's not happening for Marshmallow.

I am looking at ways to Upgrade it and apply latest security patches and maybe get VOLTE working for Reliance Jio. And maybe wait again for official xposed for Noughat.

I went through methods and required files for upgrading firmware.. but to my bad luck links don't work.

All the Links on xdmd.sl.attcompute.com give me Access Forbidden errors. It doesn't matter if I try on Web browser or IDM or Free Download Manager .

Even the alternate links given by members ( either on mega or google drive) are expired now. Can someone help me to get below mentioned files -

-> v9 (G890AUCU4CPH3) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) update file (310 MB) -- Got one Working Link - https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnpXTBNfb9blbVbgy5bRka38uH4

Thanks to [MENTION=3098851]Pulverizer[/MENTION]

Tagging [MENTION=4644140]lirex[/MENTION] for help..

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

-> v13 (G890AUCS5CPK4) to v14 (G890AUCS5CPK5) update file (21.5 MB)

-> v14 (G890AUCS5CPK5) to v15 (G890AUCS6CPK8) update file (97 MB)

One Working link to V12 - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3OYkpLo74PNbExsSzVPekNDbEk/edit from [MENTION=7795030]H2met[/MENTION]

Any help is highly apprecited.

I also don't want to end up like this guy (below) -- anything other than main post and troubleshooting steps, I should consider before upgrading ? :/

After update G890AUCU5CPK3_6.0.1 My phone shows me screen "software not authorized by at&t find on you device"

in odin mode shows that system and binary is custom.

System sometimes booting but after few moments reboot and stuck on the authorized screen

I use the phone in Poland, i unlock this by code from AT&T

Tagging few members who might help me to get these files...

[MENTION=8295112]chitinhio[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hey man, I may be a senior member but I'm not that old! Just 33! :D

Jokes aside, you don't need the sideload links for v9. Just use Option 2 with my mega.nz link and flash v18, then Option 3 with the alternative links to sideload to the latest firmware. My mega.nz links are 100% up. I'll double check the links of the other members. :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] maverick_titan:
Thank you for instructions for Direct upgrade to Noughat.

But What if I want to upgrade only till v15 . ( Latest marshmallow) Before I take step to irreversible step of upgrading to Android 7. ?

then I'm still looking for files - :(

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

-> v13 (G890AUCS5CPK4) to v14 (G890AUCS5CPK5) update file (21.5 MB)

-> v14 (G890AUCS5CPK5) to v15 (G890AUCS6CPK8) update file (97 MB)

help me on this one pls.

All this while I have assumed that my device will remain carrier unlocked when I'm doing upgrades using Odin ? ( silly question may be )
[Galaxy S6 Active] r3my_g:
Hey, thanks for the great tutorial.

I have a question regarding option 1. Does my phone need to be in the US or computer? Cause if it's just the computer then I might use VPN with US location. And AT&T starters are available for a couple bucks here in Poland.

Thanks,

RG
[Galaxy S6 Active] maverick_titan:
[MENTION=4644140]lirex[/MENTION] Buddy, Please see to my request when you get time.. Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S6 Active] be.xitid:
I'm Currently at 7.0.1

Updated With Option 2 from 6.0.1 without any errors. M actually loving this build. Had issues with my wifi and noisy restarts. But this update is working fine so far. Wifi works like charm. LTE works absolutely awesome. If you want to force LTE on your device.

Goto service menu : by pressing *2263#

Select LTE All and you're Good to Go.

One Last Thought. If you are at 6.0.1 and don't use wifi calling. I suggest u should upgrade asap czz I'm back to 6 hours of screen on time with this update. Battery life is Improved.

Here are some screen shots.

Home

Software version

Swipe down menu

Dial menu
[Galaxy S6 Active] maverick_titan:
[MENTION=3912072]Pulveraizor[/MENTION], [MENTION=7795030]H2met[/MENTION] , [MENTION=4644140]lirex[/MENTION] . Hi Guys, by any chance you have these files ? Can you pls upload them ? Thanks a bunch in advance :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] r3my_g:
Just wanted to add that I have just updated all the way from v7 to v20 using option 2, totaling 9 consecutive sideloads. I can also confirm that it works like a charm and I did everything from my Ubuntu 14.04.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hey, man. Here you go:

v12 to v15 - 3 sideload files
[Galaxy S6 Active] maverick_titan:
:) Thanks Buddy
[Galaxy S6 Active] daehlie:
Hello,

I have just now done the update from v3 to v20. This was my first ever Odin / ADB manual upload for a cellphone, therefore I was a bit worried if it will be a success or a great failure (i.e will I end up messing up and getting my S6 Active "bricked").

I read & followed the instructions and everything worked like a charm, no issues at all! I am on Windows 10 (64-bit).

Big thank you for seniors providing the instructions and the files!
[Galaxy S6 Active] boku45:
hi, i have galaxy s6 active from att in indonesia, is my phone gonna lock if i update to nougat with this tutorial ? :D:D
[Galaxy S6 Active] karolis94:
Could somebody post a screenshot or provide a list of available languages in Nougat ROM? I am currently on MM 6.0.1 and there are only a few languages, was thinking if upgrading would help. Any info would be really appreciated.
[Galaxy S6 Active] alert_181:
;-( ODIN3

Thanks, I upgraded to 7 using ODIN3. I love you guys!
[Galaxy S6 Active] wasayraza:
chances of phone going dead????
[Galaxy S6 Active] fraidiaz92:
ASK Help

my phone position is V3, can i upgrade fast to V18 via odin ? or must be step by step from V3 to V4 to V5 till V18 ??

can anyone help,

and also my country is indonesia, if i upgrade it my signal carrier will lock or no ?

sorry for my bad english :D