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[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Hi, you can use

OPTION 2 to flash v7,

and then

OPTION 3 to sideload v7 to v10

.

Alternatively you can use only

OPTION 3 to sideload v3 to v4

, then

v4 to v7

, and finally

v7 to v10

.

If you see error 403 use the free download manager listed above the firmware links in the first post.

Your phone will remain unlocked so you don't need to worry about that. Just make sure to follow all steps to the letter.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FearlessAZ:
As of right now, it looks like the only way to do the MM update is through ADB
[Galaxy S6 Active] abcdavidefg:
I guess we have to wait for now
[Galaxy S6 Active] FearlessAZ:
Why wait? It's really not that hard. Just need a computer.
[Galaxy S6 Active] sai444:
Can we revert back to 5.1.1 after sideloading to 6.0?
[Galaxy S6 Active] abcdavidefg:
I don't have PC.

Unless you can show me how

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I don't think so.

Why? are you having issues in MM?
[Galaxy S6 Active] sai444:
Okay.. No I haven't sideloaded it yet.

I am at present trying to but it's terribly slow still 29% for past 30mins
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
The last file for 6.0.1 is 1.5 GB (while the previous two are under 100 MB ) so it's normal to be slow :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] sai444:
Finally completed. Up and running smoothly

Thank you
[Galaxy S6 Active] vanemmy1:
I keep getting an error of "cannot read firmware.zip" when I try to sideload the MM file. I have tried downloading it twice and get the same error. If anyone else has experienced this any help will be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
One other person reported the same problem on a Windows 10 x64 computer. He resolved it by trying on another computer on Windows 8.1 with different USB cable. Try that and let us know :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] bioweg:
"cannot read firmware.zip" <--- i have the same problem. (only for the last file 6.0.1, other files worked). must the phone rooted? i have unrooted s6 active with usb debug enable.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
No, the phone does not have to be rooted. This is official Samsung firmware. Did you try the suggested fix in my previous message with another PC and different windows?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Okay, I've added a "Troubleshooting Tutorial" at the end of the first post. So far I've listed three possible problems and how to resolve them.

I've also added a CHANGELOG in the second post for anybody who cares about what's done.

I hope this helps.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Xa33M:
Hi there,

I had the same problem with both the v5 and v6 files, but the fix is rather simple:

If you name the file as Firmware.zip you are creating an extension, like the OP said, so you have to type "adb sideload Firmware.zip.zip" as the command. Then it will read it fine. But, it is inconvenient to write it as such, so just rename the file as Firmware (WITHOUT THE .zip) and then put this command in ADB:

adb sideload Firmware.zip

cheers :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Xa33M:
Hi Lirex.

First of all, a HUGE thanks to you for guiding how to update to MM and also for giving us the file links. Seriously, you are the MAN!! :good: I just updated to MM. There were some problems in sideloading, but mostly it was related to incorrect naming of the files, and the last file was very slow to sideload. Other than that, it was a relatively easy procedure. YAHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D:D:D

Here are the screenshots of MM. Again, Lirex, a big thanks to you.:)
[Galaxy S6 Active] ryanraven:
Is the memory leak fixed in MM??
[Galaxy S6 Active] bioweg:
Install s6 active from android 5.1.1 to 6.0.1

hello,

after problems with errors in sideload here my step by step installation:

1. new installation with odin: G890AUCU3BOJE_G890AATT3BOJE_G890AUCU3BOJE_HOME.tar.md5 (downloadlink found in this post site 1) (reboot and load with android setup wizzard, cancel and step 2)

2. update with "adb sideload SS-G890AUCU3BOJE-to-U3BPB3-UP" <------ file NOT change or other name (download and install) (reboot and load with android setup wizzard, cancel and step 3)

3. update with "adb sideload SS-G890AUCU3BPB3-to-S3BPCG-UP" <------ file NOT change or other name (download and install)

4. after this steps, setup wizzard and phone configuration.

5. update with "adb sideload SS-G890AUCS3BPCG-to-U3CPE3-UP" <------ file NOT change or other name (download and install)

it works! :)

thanks and greetings from germany
[Galaxy S6 Active] duhduh52991:
I moved the firmware into the the users folder under my user and tried it from there and it read the zip on Windows 10
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Thanks for sharing. This means that it's not mandatory to sideloaded a .zip file like I've seen in another instructions. I'll update the tutorial later today. :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Did you have the same problem "cannot read firmware.zip"?
[Galaxy S6 Active] toki89:
alright man thanks for the reply.

I am downloading the free download manager listed in the link but for some reason the program isn't running after install, an error message is popping up, I tried downloading it again but still nothing.

I'm running windows 10, 64-bit.
[Galaxy S6 Active] asaib2:
hi i want to update to marshmallow, if i upgrade my phone, will the network locked to at&t only? because i use in indonesia

solved:

after read in few page, i believe my phone will still unlock

now in v3.. will use option 2 to upgrade to v7 then OPTION 3 to sideload v7 to v10.
[Galaxy S6 Active] hoanxoan:
Hi everyone, my S6 active has some kind of boot looping problem. I dont rememeber its firmware version so can i just install a new 6.0.1 one using odin method? i dont care about any data, just want to make it works again
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
If you can access ODIN mode then yes, ODIN should be your best bet.

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@lirex

New mirror links for the other two v10 update files.

PF3 > PI2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1me55IaE9c2eFVrWWVyRGE3dm8

PF1 > PI2: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1me55IaE9c2eWN2cGpDVnFlSEU
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Thanks, [MENTION=7572244]FevenKitsune[/MENTION], the links are now up!
[Galaxy S6 Active] tzianj:
works perfect. great job. can't wait to try android 7
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I wouldn't count on this phone getting Android 7. While I'm pretty sure the standard S6 will be getting Nougat, carrier exclusive phones such as the Active hardly get more than a year's worth of major updates (The main reason I wish I went with a different device). But we'll probably be getting security updates and bugfixes for another few months at least.

EDIT: That being said, some sources say that the S6 Active will recieve the Nougat update. Not only that, but it will be receiving the Grace UX. So we'll have to see.
[Galaxy S6 Active] hotbyz168:
Thanks for sourcing this!
[Galaxy S6 Active] loss4wrds:
I am having issues with G890AUCU5CPI2 can I use odin to go back to G890AUCU4CPF1 or another version?
[Galaxy S6 Active] abidcastaneda:
Hanging on Unpacking new files

I'm using method 3 to update, first 2 sideloads worked, but the 3 one is hanging for about 45 minutes on "Unpacking new files ..." and got serving at ~89% on the cmd window on my Pc.

Please help, I'm starting to feel desperate, don't want to disconnect the phone and interrupt the transfer, but I don't know what to do now.

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

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Ok, now I know what happened, using method 3 I went from v3 to v4, then from v4 to v7 and then I tried to install v7 again and that's when it messed up. Can't get pass the att logo screen.

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Any and all help appreciated, thanks.
[Galaxy S6 Active] abidcastaneda:
When booting into recovery it says that I have 6.0.1 but it hangs at att logo.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
It can take a while to start up after an ODIN/OTA update. While I assume you have already done this, looking at the time, try waiting at least 10 minutes. If this fails, reinstall v7 using ODIN, and verify that you have followed the steps correctly.

EDIT: I found your previous post. I recommend following the second step I provided. Use ODIN to install v7 of the firmware, and use OTA to update to the latest version. If you are unable to OTA, use the files (v7 to v10) provided in OP.

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You can use the ODIN file to go back to v7 of the firmware. Be sure to follow the directions completely.
[Galaxy S6 Active] MasterThiefGarrett:
I'm still on the 'old' 6.0.1 (G890AUCU3CPE3)

Is the newer version snappier and/or better?

I'm still not sure if I'm in the mood for setting everything up again ;)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Irfan122:
Downgrade 😔

Can you tell anyway to downgrade from marshmallow including Zx3 box or anything. I am having a lots of issues with this firmware including (wifi off and on) ,

(3g network Out of service), (Phone freezing and restarting ) :(:(:(:(:(
[Galaxy S6 Active] Matt V:
Can anyone help me? I successfully upgraded to the new firmware using Odin and now I can't connect to my network (AT&T). I've tried manually choosing radio, resetting network settings in the settings menu. Now I can't use the phone at all or connect to my network, use the phone or send text messages.

Baseband version says unknown. I think this may be an EFS issue?

I updated to G890AUCU4CPF1 (v7) using Odin (option 2).
[Galaxy S6 Active] Matt V:
I got it figured out by flashing v10 with ADB, sideloading v7 to v10.
[Galaxy S6 Active] KhanhNH:
Link is died

Hi ads, link download of:

- v3 (G890AUCU3BOJE) to v4 (G890AUCU3BPB3) update file (85,9 MB)

- v4 (G890AUCU3BPB3) to v7 (G890AUCU4CPF1) update file (1,4 GB)

is died. I can't download these files.

Please help me. My phone now just in version 5.1.1 (G890AUCU3BOJE)
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
Please use the ODIN instructions to upgrade your device to v7. This will result in a cleaner upgrade process and less hassle in the long run.
[Galaxy S6 Active] bogtheman:
If anyone cannot download the files from the first post maybe this helps. It helped me 100% (Download User Agent Switcher from Chrome extensions) It`s a white mask logo after you install it. After you have it you press the mask and select : Googlebot (Google`s Spider) this one worked for me (on your pc/laptop may work with other option from there) After you done that refresh the xda page and go to first post and try to download what you need. Do not use any download manager .. it did not work for me. Plain click the link and wait a bit and it will start.. Hope it helps some of you.
[Galaxy S6 Active] KhanhNH:
Thanks bro
[Galaxy S6 Active] letuanlx:
V10 down to V7 => imel null + baseband unknown .

What can i do ? somebody help my phone ! T_T"
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I have a new OTA.

Baseband: G890AUCS5CPI4

Android Security Patch Level: October 1, 2016

Seems to just be a security update.
[Galaxy S6 Active] hotbyz168:
AT&T's esupport hasn't updated yet,either.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Joc1890:
Need a recomendation

Hello, I'm worldwide and I've buyed a Galaxy SM-G890A that comes with v1 - 5.0.2 - G890AUCU2AOF3 and I'm having troubles with the mobile data (cannot be activate), Do you think upgrading the firmware that problem can be fix it? and what firmware do you recomend me install?

I'm thinking the option 3 for upgrading can work for me.

Any recomendations or suggestions?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Sami749:
yes , it's fine , you can do this . flash 6.0.1 via odin and than update to latest version via adb

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with latest update SOT sucks , phone lags, get warm , on MM where should we stop i mean on which update ..PF1 or other
[Galaxy S6 Active] Sami749:
flash with repartition check or just update again to v10 via adb
[Galaxy S6 Active] lolmaoroflcoptersaurus:
So I'm still on PE9 and looking to update to the latest.

From what I've gathered I can either update to v7 (mirror links are dead) via sideload followed by v8 up to v10, or roll back to 5.1.1 (which rom should I use?) via Odin, and then OTA update from there. Is this correct?
[Galaxy S6 Active] caktung:
i've follow step by step and read the note carefully...... and everything works well for me. from v.3 to v.10 had no error at all. ;);)

the step was :

1. v.3 to v.4 with adb sideload option

2. v.4 to v.7 with odin option

3. v.7 to v.10 with adb sideload option

thank to lirex for the tips and trick.:good::good::good::good::good:
[Galaxy S6 Active] miharjovic:
I have upgraded the firmware up to very last one G890AUCU5CPI2.

The experience was very under expectation. The battery was very.., i mean VERY fast to drained.

I have been using it (new firmware) for almost a week now, and still the battery experience was awful.

When i checked the battery management menu, it says the one who consumed my battery so much is the screen, even I used the equal brightness as the former firmware (I didn't correctly remember, but it supposed to be the first marshmallow before the PF1 launched).

Can somebody advice me how to fix this things up, or maybe if you are have the original firmware to be flashed to my phone please share me the link..

Thanx, :)

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Do you still has the link for the PE9 ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lolmaoroflcoptersaurus:
I got it from an xda thread, might have even been this one... but that was like half a year ago. I might still have it on my drive somewhere, I can possibly upload it if theirs more demand, and no one else is willing.

So does anyone know why so many people are experiencing battery issue's with the updates? Which version did the fast draining start? Is it worth the device enhancements?

PE9 seems stable enough, but I'm still worried about security, cause I can't update the security patch neither manually or automatically.
[Galaxy S6 Active] miharjovic:
Ever since the PF1 the phone started to drain fast.. I don't know what the cause for sure, all the apps are the same one used on the previous firmware.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Sami749:
well it's its stock apps , clear cache , disable apps you are not using ..

yesterday after fresh reset i got 8 hour SOT , all apps installed but few running , today it was again like 5 and half hour ...
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
[MENTION=4644140]lirex[/MENTION]

Was going to wait until someone else uploaded it, but since it's been a week now, I took initiative.

v10 (G890AUCU5CPI2) to v11 (G890AUCS5CPI4) update file (23 MB)

v11 - 6.0.1 - G890AUCS5CPI4

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1me55IaE9c2RXJPamhYczdRaVE
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
It's not up on the official AT&T website/changelog so I'm waiting to see it there. Some people are complaining about battery draining and this will either fix it or it's causing it. We'll wait and see. :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Sami749:
updating

i think this minor update isn't worth but lets see
[Galaxy S6 Active] Sami749:
Well avoid the last update PI4 , it's draining battery , before overnight phone just discharge like 1% and sometimes not even one but now it's like 4 .. and SOT is reduced , well PI2 was better than this one ..

Well i know have to deal with it now , if i downgrade to PI2 or earlier probably i'll lose modem
[Galaxy S6 Active] dustmanop:
I dont now why but for my 5.1.1 is better battery life <cry>. 24h and battery 20%
[Galaxy S6 Active] jk2030:
Doesn't go through :(

Hey guys tried doing this for my S6 Active but it keeps saying

on the PC something about daemon not installed then:

error: protocol fault (no status)

and on the device it says I need version 1.0.32 or later

it looks as if it installs it itself then reboots.

Help?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Anybody else having thoughts about the new firmware - v11 - G890AUCS5CPI4 (23 MB update file) ? So far some people are complaining about battery draining.

If you're on PI2 and want to test PI4, you can download it from the AT&T website here:

PI2 to PI4 firmware upgrade via sideload (23 MB)
[Galaxy S6 Active] messi2050:
Check this new dirtycow exploit , it may help you to root this device

http://xdaforums.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I've never rooted a device so I probably did something wrong, but I managed to get the exploit to run with no errors. However, when I accessed adb shell, nothing really happened. Still couldn't access the bin folder, but I managed to push to tmp. I also managed to execute BusyBox, but it didn't prove to be of much use. The best I managed to get done was to somehow lock up TouchWiz Home.

Perhaps someone with more knowledge on these things could have a crack at it.
[Galaxy S6 Active] messi2050:
Was you able to get the kernel to boot in permissive mode ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
... I don't think so. Just a guess, based on what I've read... Permissive mode for SELinux is required to allow the exploit to work...? If so, my attempts probably didn't actually do anything then.
[Galaxy S6 Active] messi2050:
If you are able to boot in permissive mode , you may be able to push supersu/twrp although I'm not sure this will be possible on your device coz of the locked bootloader but it deserve a try.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
From what I've been able to tell, SELinux has been the main obstacle for others trying to exploit the bug. I'll have to look into this a LOT more. This is entirely new grounds for me.
[Galaxy S6 Active] messi2050:
I believe that you need to check the init target line to get it to work correctly, good luck.
[Galaxy S6 Active] RobertoFarrington:
Hey,

I'm wanting to update my phone to Marshmellow, but for some reason my phone keeps saying there are no new updates (probably because I live in the UK and I'm not on AT&T). What is the easiest way to do this as I have no experience in flashing or anything as such?

Many thanks,

EDIT - I believe I'm stuck on version G890AUCS3BPDS (v6) and Samsung Smart Switch is not currently working for me.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
First you should probably use ODIN to get a clean flash to v7. Remember that this will clear your device.

Then, sideload v7 to v10.

Use the original post for a guide on how to do these steps.
[Galaxy S6 Active] 21071992:
I have updated to v11 and using it for several days and I noticed that battery drain is faster than v10. So carefully consider before upgrading.
[Galaxy S6 Active] RobertoFarrington:
Ok, thank you

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Would you still say upgrading to v7 from v6 is worth it though? I'm not too sure if I want to risk sideloading yet
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I believe the person you have quoted is talking about a recently released security patch. v7 to v10 do not have these battery issues.
[Galaxy S6 Active] PetritH:
This is probably a stupid question but is there anyway to enable lte except from the dialer?
[Galaxy S6 Active] hung2900:
Anyway to update from v8 (PF3) to v9 (PH3)? The feedback about v10 scared me away.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
For the people who are interested, I found out that PK1 is online at AT&T's servers, but looking at it's file size, I think it only packages security improvements.

Link:

https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCU5CPI2-to-U5CPK1-UP
[Galaxy S6 Active] 21071992:
Do you have a link from PI4 to PK1 cause PI4 battery is horrible.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I tried to find a link, but couldn't. Hopefully they aren't skipping PI4.

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I think there's a bit more than that. Security updates tend to be 70MB-100MB
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
Sorry but I also couldn't find a working link, https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCS5CPI4-to-U5CPK1-UP doesn't appear to be working.

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What could be added with this update? I don't think Samsung will add more features to 6.0.1, I would say they're focussing on 7.0.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I've been trying to get them to update a few packages that the standard S6 has, so there's always a chance for that.

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@lirex PI4 (v11) is now appearing on AT&T. PK1 (v12) to come.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Thank you. Can you tell me where do you see it appearing as the link I've got is no longer working - link.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
It's not 100% sure PK1 is the next version, it's a prediction. Right now, I'm on PI7, which is never officially released by AT&. I flashed it on my own, and I have no problems with it, even 6 hours SOT.

PI2 to PI4 was 25mb, PI2 to PI7 was 175mb, I don't know why it's 7 times bigger, but there seems to be no big changes. So, I think, the future 6.0.1 updates will just be security patches and device improvements, until Android 7.0 is released for the S6 Active.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I'm referring to PI4, which was released but was never put onto the AT&T website until today.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...step_KB426851?make=Samsung&model=SamsungG890A
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Thank you for confirming, [MENTION=7572244]FevenKitsune[/MENTION]! :) The thread is updated.

CHANGELOG

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

UPDATE: November 11, 2016

• OPTION 3 updated with v10 (G890AUCU5CPI2) to v11 (G890AUCS5CPI4) update file (23 MB) + Alternative Link

.
[Galaxy S6 Active] asalvi0:
I see some folks are using PI7 which seems is not listed on the main thread, I figured out the official download link from AT&T is 163MB: https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCU5CPI2-to-U5CPI7-UP
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
These are beta versions which are not OTA released. That's why you can't see it in the main post/thread. Everybody who wants to try the beta versions is welcome to do so.

As soon as people in the US receive an official OTA update I'll post the links and everybody else will be able to get it too. :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] abax2000:
HELP please

I started method 2 to load v7, with the latest ODIN (as per published link).

The update failed and the device is stuck with a message "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software".

But I cannot connect to Smart Switch, becayse the USB device is not recognized.

On the other hand, I cannot find a way to restart the phone (while disconnected from the PC).

Some help please:crying:??

Possible problem with the first link for v7. Used the alternative link with no issues.

Upgrading to v7 with Odin erases everything from the phone.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Strike Vader:
PK3

PI2 to PK3 is available from the unofficial AT&T server.

If this helps anyone... I had PI4 installed at the moment, so I downgraded by flashing stock v7 (PF1) with Odin, but lost ability to connect to the att network. I then sideloaded up to PI2 and network connectivity came back. From there I sideloaded the new update (PI2 to PK3) and it's working pretty well so far.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
Are there any changes?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Strike Vader:
Not that I can tell right away. 200MB of security updates I suppose