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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] coachjenorris:
I'm having a problem trying to sideload PD6. I was using the tethered root (then removed it with SU) from Metalcated and decided to go the MM route. My Baseband shows BOJ9, but my build number is BOJ7. When I boot into recovery mode I get the droid with Installing system update icon and then at the bottom it says, "dm-verity verification failed... I then button down to apply update from ADB and at the bottom I get the message, Update from ADB is disabled. How to I go about straightening this out? Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
odin back to BOJ7 first, then side load BOJ7->BOJ9, BOJ9->PD5, PD5->PD6
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] coachjenorris:
I'm downloading the Recovery.rar file now. Do I just extract the file into odin?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Jpak88:
I'm sitting here with the files... Cmd open and all I'd have to do is connect my phone and type the sideload command... But I gotta know. What will happen when the real OTA comes out? Will we get it? What happens with us getting any future updates like security patches, etc? What are the long term possible negative effects of sideloading this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mubi99:
samsung s6 at&t

i have G920AUCU3BOI2 how i directly upgrade to marshmallow 6.0 without going BOj9

or how i update G920AUCU3BOI2 to BOJ9
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jlongrc:
This may be an unknowable question, but I'm on PC2 (sideloaded) and not unhappy about it–will I get the OTAs to PD6 at some point in time from AT&T? I don't really want to wipe data again at this point, it's a pain in the ass to deal with.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dandrumheller:
Unlikely. The true ota will likely look for BOJ9.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] h3lluvaninjuhneer:
True, but I would bet there will be a path to upgrade from PD6 to the final OTA release (via sideload). Otherwise, ODIN back to OJ7, OTA or sideload to OJ9, then OTA to the released MM build. Nothing to be afraid of either way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dandrumheller:
Yeah, I also anticipate an upgrade path, but suspect it will require sideload and wipe. I'm willing to accept that, but some aren't
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] h3lluvaninjuhneer:
Yes, some are turned off by the full wipe, but it's a good practice to wipe (factory reset) every 6 months or so anyway. I always reset after any major firmware update. With Samsung SmartSwitch and Nova launcher, it's pretty painless to backup and restore apps, settings, and launcher layouts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] coachjenorris:
The boxes for CP and CSC are greyed out and do not give me the option to load the files. Is there another step that I'm just not getting? Much THANKS in advance!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jmsaye:
just wanted to drop in and say thanks to all the people involved in finding the files and posting the guide. Updated to PD5 smoothly and currently sideloading PD6 as I type. You all rock and deserve a beer (or your choice of beverage) for you effort :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] so jay:
Is anyone having an issue with the LTE not working? I'm only getting 4G. When I had lollipop i was getting LTE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] khatriraza:
my phone says ... update from adb is disabled when i try to sideload the file from recovery?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] coachjenorris:
I was on Metalcated's tether root and decided to update and lose it. I had the same problem as my baseband was BOJ9 and my build was BOJ7. I had to odin back in with BOJ7. It wiped everything, but that is what solved my problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] KingDavid63:
thanks for this
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sugardaddy1979:
Don you have usb debugging on? You should.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] KingDavid63:
Yeah if you don't go back into developer options and turn on usb debugging it won't work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] lexibrowni:
Worked great for me! Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] khatriraza:
i m in the stock recovery mode.. and it says dm-verity verification failed ... adb sideload option is disabled ... now tell me what is the solution for it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dandrumheller:
Read back a couple pages, answer already posted in the thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dream70:
You can even sideload from BOJ9 to CPD6 directly without passing by CPD5. (tried and succeeded). Gd luck
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Davidms20:
Im like a new in this and I got OJ7 to OJ9 very easy without issues but when I tried OJ9 to PD5 say *cannot read 'SS-G920AUCU3BOJ9-to-U3CPD5-UP.zip*, please help me I wanna get MM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] p4ch1nk0:
I am also having this issue. ADB works for BOJ7 to BOJ9 but it gives the cannot read error for BOJ9 to PD5. Maybe the contents of the download link have changed.

This is the MD5 of my copy: 2056f04287cf4ffa30a9de15494927f7

somebody tell me if this matches one that has worked...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
Try using a different computer. I had the same issue and that's the only solution that works so far.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Dante087:
Also try BOJ9 to PC2, PC2 to PD5, PD5 to PD6... that path has worked for others who have had the read issue
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] TheIowaKid:
Your link is broken for PD5 to PD6.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Davidms20:
Yes that was what I did, used another pc and It worked properly, now Im on MM. Thanks!! :laugh::good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] TheIowaKid:
Does anyone have the G920AUCU3CPD5-to-U3CPD6-UP file and maybe someone else verify the checksum? The server is blocked now so we can no longer get that file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] priorityqueue:
found this link: https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0BzFzBOhAhLONa1BLVjF1MFc4TUU&export=download

on some website i found through google, but i don't know if it's legit. anyone have an md5 hash?

edit: nvm, it doesn't seem to work for me. seems as if the zip is corrupted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] priorityqueue:
the link works again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Jpak88:
It's back on the server? Nice :) I sideloaded last night and honestly I really hope PD6 is the final release.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
Knowing AT&T, they will probably wait till the June updates come out and then release a new version. That will be the one for OTA.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Jpak88:
Actually, knowing at&t... They'll wait till June and release the PD6 update with the May security patch ;p that's what they did with OJ9- it had the February security patch and they released it on March 3rd

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Of PD6 isn't the final version, are we prepping to flash back to OJ9? If so, where can I find those files and/or a tutorial? I've never had to use Odin before ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] khatriraza:
Can someone help...

At&t samsung s6 , i m using here in Pakistan on waridtel network .. this network uses LTE band 3 for internet however 2g Edge for calling .. the issue is when i keep network mode to auto, the phone takes almost 20 to 25 sec lag to switch network from 4g to 2g .. but i can make a call ... but when someone calls on my mobile number call doesnt reach me, because my phone doesnt switch network. . The caller on the other end gets that my phone is switch off ... how can i fix this ?? I have factory reset it but didnt worked
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Dante087:
You may want to try creating a new thread, as not everyone will be looking at this thread and someone who can help you might miss your question. Unfortunately I am of no help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
[MENTION=755037]Zero4[/MENTION] has posted a mirror to the OTAs here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66795128&postcount=881
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
I'm saying the MM release won't be until mid July. LOL....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mubi99:
should i do these steps for updating i have BOI2

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how i update to 6.0 i have BOI2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] khatriraza:
This solved my issue .. i upgraded to PD6 and all went fine ... Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] :
I'm still stuck on the dm-verity failed error. Could I flash MM via Odin with any of the files that have been posted so far? If so, could someone give me some pointers?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
What version our you trying to upgrade from?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] :
BOJ9.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shane.kelly55:
So if i do this do i need to root? I am already unlocked. I am on cricket and tired of waiting for an update to my S6 that may never come.

If i do this, do i lose my warranty with Samsung? Still have 6 months left on this bad boy. Will i be able to connect to cricket ok and will there be any bloatware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
Have you tried downgrading to BOJ7 through Odin, then sideload BOJ9 and then side load CPD6?

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Is your phone a G920A? You don't need root to side load stock firmware. Being this is stock firmware from AT&T, it wouldn't void your warranty. It doesn't trip Knox. Also make sure you backup with Smart Switch before doing this, as it will wipe your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shane.kelly55:
Mine is G920-AZ for Cricket. I'm on B0J6 currently. So i was hoping OP's upgrade path would work for me and i could get to the latest. If i did, would OTA still work or would i have to sideload going forward too?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] :
Have not tried that. Would reflashing BOJ9 via Odin not fix the dm-verity issue? Or is downgrading to BOJ7 an absolute necessity for that? And yeah it's a G920A.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
I would also check to see if you baseband and build numbers match. I haven't seen any ODIN files for BOJ9, only BOJ7. That's why i suggested that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] aanidaani:
So what is the quickest way to go from PC2 to PD6?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
I'm not completely sure of the OTA, I'd assume it should still work. For you, you'll have to use the ODIN files for BOJ7, side load BOJ9, and the side load CPD6. For all we know, CPD6 could be the actual release.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shane.kelly55:
Thanks for the help. I may give it a whirl. For this Stock firmware is there a lot of bloatware on it or clean?

Also, why is this taking so long? I know others have asked but it really makes me want to never buy another Samsung again and go back to the Nexus. I am checking my security updates date stamps and they are from like October of last year.

No warm and fuzzies.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] :
Yep, they match - both BOJ9. Ah, gotcha. I might have to try that. Any clue on why the dm-verity error came up and how to prevent it from happening again?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
It's usually the carrier, Samsung released MM back in i think March. It has the typical bloatware that comes from AT&T and Samsung. The good side is that the software is pretty snappy and you get the features of MM. Doze is a great one by the way.

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Not sure, did you update FOTA or side load it (BOJ9 update)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] :
OTA for BOJ9. First one I tried sideloading was PC2, which is what gave me the dm-verity problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
Hay, Guys i have just bought a used/second hand AT&T Galaxy S6 G920A 64GB from a local dealer, my question is that.

Can i update my device to MM using this thread, it may be noted that i don't know whether my device is factory unlocked or somebody tricked it to work with my none AT&T SIM, I have concerned with it, if i try updating it and got it locked, what will happen then?

Please some body suggest me some thing, as far as i know these devices are quite unlocked or at least they can work on any SIM network but still i have very bad experience with an sprint LG G2.

[MENTION=6759311]sand_bit[/MENTION] has done a great job, because before this i used to think AT&T Galaxy S6 is still waiting for the MM update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Jpak88:
From what I gather, OTA's are patches... And since the last firmware released was OJ9, it would specifically be a patch from OJ9 to PD6 (or whatever the final release is).

Think of it like this. The most common route people are taking is OJ9 to PD5, then PD5 to PD6. The file for OJ9 to PD5 is like 1.3gb. Then the patch to PD6 is another 200ish mb. Imagine if someone who sideloaded from OJ9 to PC2 tried to get to PD6 using the PD5 to PD6 patch. It wouldn't work. Same would be the case if PD6 isn't the final version. It'll be looking for OJ9 because that's the starting point in the patch they release.

So. If you're on PD6 and they release a new version for the OTA, but you wanna get back to normal OTA life, you'll have to likely Odin back to OJ7, sideload or OTA to OJ9, then you ought to be able to receive the OTA for the final MM.

I'm holding out hope PD6 is the final release, because then we'll all be right on track.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
Do you know what software version is on the phone? Also sprint phones use CDMA, they may not work correctly in other region's sim cards. The sim cards for sprint phones are for LTE, as voice uses CDMA. As far as ATT phones which use GSM. If it is factory unlocked, it will work with any GSM sim card, in any region.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shane.kelly55:
I have everything downloaded but i'm wondering if i use the ATT Rom to get to MM will it still work on Cricket's network? I wrote down the APN settings just in case.

Not sure if i will jack anything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
Yes you're phone will still work. Cricket uses ATT towers for it's service. You can use locked ATT phones on Cricket, but not the other way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
Thanks for the reply [MENTION=7453512]ryguy2010[/MENTION]: my phone is running on 5.1.1 U3BOJ7, on which i am facing two major problems.

1. It always forgets my wifi passkey as soon as i turn the wifi off and make it on again,

it requires me to input the pass key again.

2. There is almost always a Security Notice on my screen saying

KNOX active protection Unauthorized actions have been detected

and asks me to restart my device, after restart the same is again here!

And last but not the least, is there any way i should be able to know whether my device is factory unlocked or otherwise?

Thanks again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ryguy2010:
Sounds like the Knox was tripped, meaning the unlock was more then likely software. The way to be sure is to reboot the phone into Odin mode (with the phone powered off hold volume down and home button at same time while powering back on). You'll get a screen asking you to hit volume up to continue (which you do). If you look at the top left corner, you'll see a Knox Warranty Void. If it's anything but 0, it means it has been tripped. To get out of ODIN mode hold all buttons at the same time (Volume up, down, home, and power) and the phone will reboot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
Hay thanks once more, I have checked it just now and to my surprise it says Knox warranty void 0 (0x0000). What does this mean by the way?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] whatmework:
Does anyone have an updated link for this step:

6. Get this to get to the newest most recent build of Lollipop PD5 -> PD6 OTA

I get a:

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /agents/48653/1488/SS-G920AUCU3CPD5-to-U3CPD6-UP on this server.

Thank You
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
Check the top of the original post, there are mirrors.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
On the first post look for this line and click mirrors and you are good to go. OK

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66795128&postcount=881

Edit3: If links are broken, [MENTION=755037]Zero4[/MENTION] has posted mirrors here
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
Edit: I was having error Protocol fault (no status) due to an old adb software and i realized it while trying to update from BOJ7 to BOJ9 with adb sideload,

As soon as i installed the latest adb.exe i was running like a deer.

Hay there, [MENTION=6759311]sand_bit[/MENTION]: I have downloaded everything, and have started to update from OJ7 to OJ9 but i was unable to sideload the file, as it says "protocol fault "no status"

Now what should i do,

My device is a AT&T Galaxy S6 64GB version black sapphire

baseband version is G920AUCU3BOJ7 & in the about device/status {in the last it says Device Status Custom} WHY?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] CardonaLJ:
so I've hit a wall it seems. downloaded everything listed. changed my phone from MTP to PTP for adb devices to recognize. turn it off boot into bootloader head to add update via adb, adb sideload and then all i get is error: device <'null'> not found.

when i adb device with the phone turned on it shows up in my CMD window. however when i get into bootloader, its disappears once again.

anyone else having this problem or am i just doing something completely wrong?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
I think you should check if your PC have Samsung USB drivers installed or not, and also remember to try doing all this on a good USB cable. As faulty cables can make things harder to do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] KingDavid63:
Notice a few bugs with cpd6. No deal breakers. Just stuff att probably would have made them fixed before an official release. Like auto brightness in bright sun is Jerky. Not sure but I don't think I can send mms. Hopefully they'll be another leak or release soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Jpak88:
It's been over two weeks since PD6 was built, that's an incredibly long life for a build that might not be released. Have we found any PEx builds yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] shane.kelly55:
trying to install adb but it isnt working. ran the adb setup program as admin, says 0 files copied. i got the odin part but need adb to sideload the remaining 3 files.

Never mind: I found it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ahendowski:
I've been attempting to get this working for 2 hours and I feel like there's just SOMETHING I'm missing. ahhhhhhh

So I got ADB to detect my phone under adb devices. Even authorized the computer.

However, whenever I restart the phone, and boot into recovery mode, the device disappears.

I cannot get it to detect the device after recovery mode. Then it formats my entire phone :|

Any help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
Please update your adb software first and try again. It worked for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] davidvd102dvd:
the device disappears when enter recovery mode, but reappears as sideload when you hit "adb sideload" option in recovery and thats when you load the zip file
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
This is the correct answer, you need to choose to "Apply update from ADB" once in recovery mode. Then you will be able to see the device in 'adb devices'
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
OK, OK, are you seriously trying to get help or u r trying to test our ability to help people. If updating the adb sw didn't work, (we need adb version 1.0.35 atleast), then you need to Odin back to G920AUCU3BOJ7_Recovery.rar (search it from androidfilehost.com and download) extract the rar file you'll get 4 files inside. In Odin place every file in its respective column and do the job. If success, you r now on 5.1.1 and your PC should now also recognize ur device while off (adb or recovery mode) still you need latest adb. And if still ur PC doesn't recognize d device, it simply means you need to try to change your PC or in the last the device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ahendowski:
Fixed it. Really no idea what I did, but I tried it on my work computer and it worked almost flawlessly. Some tinkering with drivers but it detected fine and worked! Thanks everyone!

Hey everyone, I really appreciate your responses. I really want to figure this out. I'll post what I've done so far after the responses.

I downloaded 1.4.2, that is the latest version correct? I got it from the thread linked here.

It didn't show up after I did that. When I went to adb sideload and it has the yellow text saying the file is ready to be side loaded... but when I do the adb sideload <filename.zip>, it says null, device cannot be found. And when I do adb devices, it doesn't list it there anymore. I'll double check when I get home.

...lol, i seriously am trying to get help. I started this process at 11:30pm last night, reading the responses thinking this would be a breeze, was up for 3 hours pulling my hair.

so far I did the following:

-Confirmed my build ends in BOJ9, bypassing the Odin step.

-Installed ADB quick install thing. Confirmed it was working through command prompt.

-No device found

-Debugging mode on

-Went into device manager, uninstalled samsung drivers, and reinstalled the samsung usb driver + the android driver. The android driver wouldn't show.

-Downloaded the Google USB Driver via the Android Studio sdk manager.

-Device Manager, went to update driver software, installed the ADB and confirmed it was on the device manager.

-cmd --> adb devices shows my device. Authorized it permanently on my phone.

After that, recovery mode stopped detecting it, even after I hit the apply update from ADB package.

Tried this on two machines, my desktop and laptop, both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.

The worst part is, I couldn't get out of the adb package installer, and it ended up reformatting my phone so now I'm running stock touchwiz on my phone at work. Definitely need to finish this at home.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] CardonaLJ:
edit: nvm. someone how got it to work. all it took was me deleting the samsung drivers unplugging my phone, reinstalling it and doing the adb fast install. also helped running adb devices with the phone turned on in a media MTP mode so it would get the RFA (?) key to allow it. updating to boj9 now from boj7.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] khatriraza:
dude, i am from Pakistan and had the same issues... first odin flash the stock firmware .. than upgrade from this thread .. all will be fine ... i did it .. my phone works excellent on Warid TEL ... LTE works fine too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
yah thanks I have already done it, but I am still facing an issue I don't know if you have listened of it or not. My phone sometimes goes black screen and doesn't comes up until I press and hold the volume + power keys for 5 seconds and it get started. I have seen this when myou phone was on 5.1.1 and I have also seen it thrice on 6.0.1. Can some body explain it?

I have seen this and my phone's notification LED was blinking blue but the phone was irresponsive, and once I left it on charging while it was on 87% yet I thought let charge 100%, when I came across half an hour later I saw the phone's LED was red and when I pressed the home button I saw the off screen big battery reaching 100% charge and I had to press the volume down + power button to start it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] khatriraza:
No idea about it bro ...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Alex311360:
Can't go from OJ9 to PD5. Get a cannot read [namewouldbehere].zip error from the update after renamings, redownloadings, and removings.

In dire need of help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] talvigi:
I think you probably need to be on latest ADB and most probably the zip file should be in the same folder where the adb.exe is.

After you copy the zip file to the same folder press and hold shift key and right click on an empty space and select "open command window here" and then first run {adb devices} for confirmation of device connection, then {adb version} for the confirmation that you have at least 1.0.34 version of the adb (i think older are not working for S6) and then you'll go for the real job

{adb sideload filename.zip}
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sanwal123:
While converting from BOJ7 to BOJ9. it stuck on 57%. WHY?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] hmartin123:
Hi, I went to upload PD5-->PD6 and it put my phone in bootloop. How do I get out of it? I dont have twrp or cwrm on my phone. PD5 downloaded fine. Help Please!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jamus28:
I just bought an galaxy s6 that came with OF3 (which is sadly unrootable by ping pong).

I followed these steps, but used the BOJ9 to PD6 from the other thread, and it all worked perfectly.

Thanks!