yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] jeredbrent:
Argh

Thanks for getting back guys...

I checked the MD5 prior to flashing to begin with... thats becoming a habit. :)

I also let the battery drain... I flat lined it to 0%/unable to boot.

Charged it to like 20% and fired it up again.

This time I made it past the language selection screen & then wifi setup.

Then on the screen where it says "please wait 3-4 minutes"... REBOOT...

Bootloop again on the 3-4 minute screen...

I finally caved and hit up the sprint store... Their initial flash attempts failed with the same result.

They are going to tinker with it some more and if not, get me a replacement.

Luckily I have a backup SG6 in the mean time... ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
QA2 is posted, see the first post.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
I noticed today that there have been over 50 downloads of QA2.

How is that working for those that have taken the update? How is battery life?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] yaibakt:
i dont think there is remarkable change in battery life in this latest firmware.

hopefully the 7.0 could do the trick...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] dznutts5000:
does xposed work with this update???
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Two things for you:

1) This is a minor update, for security. Root (you asked about that on another thread) and Xposed should be working just fine.

2) You should always make a TWRP backup, just in case. If an update breaks Xposed, say, and you need that, restore the backup.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] dznutts5000:
Forgot about this question, I got it all figured. Thanks though
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] yaibakt:
could anyone whos not rooted check the update if there is nougat update?

some europe variants got nougat today.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
I am hearing that it will be end of month before we see this, but I will ask around as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] yaibakt:
just heads up to say that QB1 is available for downloading on the firmware websites...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Thanks, I'll post an Android File Host link within 24 hours.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Updated, see the first post for links.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] gitit20:
How much better will the nougat update be?

And thanks, Koop your updates have always been top notch, not a single problem with any of them...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] jerry43812:
so, my wife wanted snapchat to work, and since they block rooted devices apparently, she went exploring and turned off developer options (she was running stock rooted pk2 I believe). it bricked the phone, custom binary blocked by frp lock. I cannot flash anything at all in Odin and cannot get the phone to even respond to the keypress for booting into recovery. Is there any way I can get this to work without losing all her data? There was some really important unrecoverable stuff on her phone. Thanks in advance for any help. I have tried a few ROM versions with no luck. Below you'll see what has happened in odin every single time I try to flash something. In particular, this was an attempt at flashing QBn before finally falling asleep at the computer before I woke up to write this. yes, i've tried new cords and different ports.

Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
[MENTION=2392451]jerry43812[/MENTION] solved his problem and, because he is good people, posted a step-by-step guide.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sierra bravo:
Noticed on the http://www.samsungodindownload.com/ site that ODIN 3.11.1 and 3.12.3 are available? Anyone know if there is any benefit over the 3.10.7 that I am using now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
I don't think so. We all use Odin to flash stock updates, TWRP and root files. As long as it does those things, why bother changing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] crazynapkinman:
Deleted: Asked questions. Googled. Found answer. All is good.

For those with borked USB ports that want to return to stock, Flashfire is your friend.

Thank chainfire.

Thanks OP for firmwares!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] dave5112:
Hello, Quick (and maybe easy) question. Will CF AR method trip my GS6's KNOX? It is a lease so I did not want to trip it. Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] joej191:
Yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] tvsamson:
So do I wipe the data and system before flashing the stock tar in odin? thx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] rfresh:
Can you please help share the procedure to remove FRP lock?

I am on QB1 firmware and no lock with rootjunky method
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Flash the latest stock TAR using the instructions in the OP.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] yaibakt:
QC7 is available for downloading... :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Aniklie:
yes here is it... https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s6/SM-G920P/SPR/download/G920PVPU4DQC7/129483/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Thanks! Will be on AFH (fast download, MD5) within 24 hours.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] pinkphoenix1990:
Issues with SuperSU and TWRP with QC7 Tar

Hey,

I just installed the new QC7 update to my phone (SM-G920P) using the usual method (i.e. wipe from TWRP > flash .tar with Odin > flash TWRP with Odin > install SuperSU with TWRP.

I ran into a little bit of a hiccup that appears to be a common issue with the latest SuperSU and TWRP files. My installation of the root got stuck on 'creating boot image.' It wouldn't go anywhere after that point.

So, I searched around for a decent while and stumbled upon this little set of instructions.

1. Wipe your phone with TWRP

2. Install new .tar with Odin

3. Install new TWRP with Odin

4. Boot into TWRP and upload the SuperSU zip file into the TWRP folder

5. IMPORTANT go to the terminal in TWRP (advanced > terminal) and type out:

mount -o bind /dev/urandom /dev/random

6. Install SuperSU zip with TWRP

7. Enjoy Android 7.0!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
I used the updated SuperSU without needing to go to terminal, but good to know.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
AFH Issues

Android File Host (AFH) is undergoing server maintenance. Please be patient and I will provide an updated link.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Nye-uhls:
Whoa, afh is going through quite the downtime.

I wish i would've grabbed the nougat tar before it went down.

I'd happily offer up my server so people can download it off there in the mean time. With md5, and it'd probably be faster than afh too. (Partially offering to be helpful, and partially so i can get it lol)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Try this: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156558

Be sure to check MD5 and let me know if you have a problem.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Nye-uhls:
Aw man I wish I wouldve asked earlier lol. I've got about 10 minutes left on my sammobile download lol.

I'll check it out if this download times out like my 3 other attempts before it.

Thanks though, I checked your other links earlier and they were all dead, I thought afh was completely down.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
On rooted stock pg1 on my 920P, really want some nougat ;)

Quick question, I've been trying to find but haven't seen yet, I'm on a sprint gs6 (920P) and I am rooted on stock, still 6.0.1, I used cf-auto root to get rooted. If I use odin to flash stock nougat, should I unroot first and then update or the update process unroots automatically? I'm a long time root user but since I've been on my gs6, I've stayed stock due to the limited custom roms for my specific device. I just want to make sure I remember the correct process before I update.

Any help is appreciated and my apologies if its been mentioned, I always try to search but didn't find anything yet (I may have just missed it).. I'm skimming a bit and I'm still not sure if I have to factory reset or not)

Thanks

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
No worries, brother. I have written a guide on how to get a nice clean Nougat install, with TWRP and Root. See https://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/guide-how-to-update-to-nougat-install-t3589496

Flashing the TAR file always un-Roots and removes any custom Recovery. And Nougat ROMs are coming. So the devs tell me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
Sweet, thanks for the fast response! I just got the stock rom file downloaded, got the latest twrp for zeroflte and ill grab the latest superSU I need for nougat, I've read so far that we need a specific build on nougat unless the latest build fixes the issues superSU had on nougat initially. Unrooting and removing the custom recovery is not so much of an issue since I can get back to that easily, however, I'm curious if anyone has been able to update/upgrade to nougat from stock touchwiz without losing the data and apps installed. Its also not too big of a deal if so cause it is always nice "freshening up" but it would sure save a ton of time getting re-set up. That's really one of the reasons I held off on upgrading to certain builds in the past, fingers crossed that my configuration is retained during update.

Update: I just went over to your thread and found out the answer. I suppose I can try to flash dirty and see how it goes.. if I have issues then ill factory reset.. :)

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
You can simply flash the TAR and keep your apps and data, but....I always do a wipe before a major version update.

Your choice.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Hate to be "that guy". But Google is of no use. Has anyone found any information about xposed on nougat? Everything I'm finding dates way back to the beginning of the year and even last year. I read a post by rovo stating he disabled jit and practically had xposed almost fully working.

Has anyone got any other info?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Your information (that Rovo89 had disabled JIT) is more recent than anything that I had seen. The January 28th post (https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=70773752#post70773752) was the last that I knew of.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
Hey koop, I can't remember, if I do a factory reset wipe in twrp, does that wipe my internal sdcard directory too or not? That's where all my titanium backups are and just wanted to make sure that directory sticks.

Thanks my friend

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Nope, it won't wipe internal.

But....a suggestion that I make to everyone. Do a Nandroid Backup in TWRP, then copy the file to a PC. You can also copy the TiBu directory.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
I've always nandroided in the past, ill be sure to run that too before I upgrade :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
Hey koop, I was able to UpDate to nougat just fine, no problems with that (QC7) but I am having trouble with TWRP getting installed stable,, I can't manage to boot custom recovery after I odin the tar for TWRP, I make sure that OEM unlocking is on before flashing TWRP, I don't see what I am missing, I did do a factory reset so it's not due to a dirty upgrade, I'm stumped,, I tried the previous TWRP too and it does the same thing, once I install custom recovery, my device doesn't boot,, :/

Any ideas?

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Try the instructions from here: https://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/guide-how-to-update-to-nougat-install-t3589496

Make sure that you are using the right SuperSU file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Jimmy1life:
Are you manually restarting it after flashing TWRP don't let it reboot untick that option in Odin settings hold buttons to rest device hold down home Power then as it turns off hold vol Up Home And power to bootinto twrp b4 system erases it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
I thought I had the correct supersu, I downloaded using the link in your thread. But I don't even get to that point, once I flash the TWRP file, my phone won't boot.. soft bricks.. I have to re-odin stock again to make it boot.. I've tried the process 5 times so far, nothing has worked as far as custom recovery & root.. nougat is great though! :) so much added funcionality it's almost like running AoSP custom roms :) only thing I'm missing with root is removing bloat and restoring backups and data.

If you have any other thoughts, please lemme know

Thanks

sj

---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:10 AM ----------

Hi Jmmy, yes, I am unchecking the auto-reboot in odin and trying to use the vol up, home and power combo to boot TWRP.

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Jimmy1life:
---------- Post added at 01:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:10 AM ----------

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Hi Jmmy, yes, I am unchecking the auto-reboot in odin and trying to use the vol up, home and power combo to boot TWRP.

sj[/QUOTE]

Do you have a SM-G920P? If its been unlock and what not idk man but S6's stock from sprint works fine ive had 3 so far rooted n smashed. Maybe u got the wrong twrp and u probably tried this but twrp download thats the twrp i have. Now i boot phone after flashing stoock then get thru setup and into developer settings in the main settings make sure the device is OEM unlocked before any flashing. try another version of odin You must freeze that bloat..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] elesbb:
Yeah it was in one of his more recent posts. It was back in March I think tho. He also commented on the inline compiling where it behaves more like native code does. It is truly a great step for Android, just makes xposed more difficult almost impossible to perform. I was gonna post in the xposed forums to see if a RAM type hook would be possible, almost like how windows programs are hacked/modded.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
Yep I do have a 920P, and I was trying to use the TWRP referenced in the main post here, it took me to download TWRP v3.0.0.0 but your link is for v3.1.0.0, I think that was what I was running into, I'll give it another try this evening and I'll post my results here..

Stay tuned :)

I do have one other question to refresh my memory, @ koop & @ Jimmy, since I am on pure stock unrooted right now since I odin'ed nougat, when I flash TWRP and then root, since I'll be staying stock and if I needed to unroot, all I would need to do is odin stock back on and I'll be good to go correct? (As long as no changes were made except freezing or removing bloat and no build.prop changes were made?)

** UpDate:

So it was as easy as it can get! Once I had the TWRP v3.1.0.0 for zerofltespr tar, I manually booted right into recovery super fast, flashed the nougat superSU file needed and BAM! All good in the hood!

Funny thing I tested, the AT&T U-Verse app only half works when you're rooted, I tested before I rooted and it totally works perfectly and I was jazzed about that, but that's peanuts to give up for root, especially when I have a slingbox ;) Has anyone found a good hide root app that works for our device on nougat? What about a good ad blocker?

sj

Sent from my stock rooted SM-G920P on Nougat using Tap@Talk Pro
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] gatorsneil75:
Hi and thanks for the help. When I go to Odin the Firmware and upgrade from 6.0.1 to 7, it gives me this error cm.bin failed. What is causing this?

---------- Post added at 06:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:07 PM ----------

DUH, nvm. I just realized this is for the s6 not Edge plus
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
You are prolly fairly glad you recieved that error in that case huh? That surely could have been a brick if it flashed.. :) happy flashing my friend

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] yaibakt:
Could anyone help me to confirm this: is there the april update for our g920p? Or qc7 is still the latest?

Im rooted so i cant check the ota, and im planning to reset my phone. If there is the newer one, i do it now, otherwise i think i could wait...

Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] I Brick Phones:
QC7 appears to be the latest https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s6/SM-G920P/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] yaibakt:
i can see it too, but in the past, the OTA updates always came a few days/weeks before the tar files appeared on that site. That's why i was asking.

anyway thank you very much :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
New Version of TWRP Is Out

https://dl.twrp.me/zerofltespr/twrp-3.1.1-0-zerofltespr.img.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Xevaria:
Apologies if this has already been brought up, I looked and didn't see it. I'm wondering if the g920p is safe to downgrade from QC7 to QB1. Any confirmation would be appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Users have reported a variety of experiences. Some have done downgrades successfully, others reported Odin failures. And some bootloops. (Usually solved by letting the power drain completely.) Sorry that I can't be more helpful on this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Xevaria:
I suppose using TWRP and flashing my previous ROM is not a good idea?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Do you mean restoring a backup using TWRP or flashing a ROM that was developed for prior firmware? I am not sure what you are hoping to achieve. Could you explain?

Knox typically doesn't like it when you try to go from 7.0 to 6.x. If you need to do that, you are probably best off trying to flash a TAR file so have the complete firmware. But you are taking a bit of a risk. Again, some users have done this successfully, others have reported problems.

I updated to 7.0 myself. I am running the latest Biggdaddy ROM (https://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/development/sprint-samsung-galaxy-s6-g920p-nougat-7-t3603181) and I am pretty happy with it. It uses Magisk instead of SuperSu, so all the Samsung apps work and Android Pay is working.

At the present, there is no Xposed for Nougat. I would guess that there will be in a bit.

Hope this helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Xevaria:
Yes that is helpful, thank you. Ultimately Xposed is what I was trying to get back to because I upgraded without even considering to look into user development for 7.0 and the most recent update regarding a release for Xposed was from a few months ago, or at least that I could find. I'll just play it safe and wait for the new version.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] dksahil:
Hey guys i have just updated super su from play store and it asks me to update binay and reboot so i did that and after that it says root undetected. anyone else having the same issue. how can i get the root back if anyone knows the solution then please let me know thanks in advance...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] darkist1997:
Can you post a link for stock Marshmallow file for SM G920P (running QC7 firmware)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
In the OP are links for Nougat (QC7) and for Marshmallow (QB1.) Is that what you want?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] darkist1997:
I want to replace android 7.0 with 6.0, so will QB1 do the job for me

After updating to 7.0, phone freezes and reboots with my battery percentage dropping to 0. This is happening a lot recently.

I tried the Bigddy ROM in hope that it might solve the problem but it didn't so I was thinking of rolling back to Marshmallow and see if it is a software or a hardware issue.

Thank You for attending my querrys!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
It sounds like hardware. Yes, the QB1 is stock Marshmallow. Be aware that some people have experienced problems trying to downgrade firmware.

Frankly, I don't see a benefit for you in trying to go back. Here is what I would try:

1) Back up everything that you might want from your phone (pictures, texts, etc.) to your PC. You seem to have TWRP installed, so do a Nandroid and then move the file to your PC.

2) Download the Nougat file from the OP. (I know that you were going to try to downgrade, but Nougat isn't the cause of your problems. And you don't want to get caught in a bootloop.) Make sure that you check the MD5, see the instructions in the OP.

3) After being sure that you have backed everything up, go into TWRP and wipe everything. Wipe, Advanced wipe, Dalvik. System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache. Reboot to Download mode.

4) Using Odin, install the stock TAR.

If the problems persist you know that it is hardware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] darkist1997:
Much needed advice, much appreciated

Thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
Hey dark, sorry for not responding quickly, you're in much better hands with koop anyways, he helped me when I had questions too :)

sj

Sent from my stock rooted SM-G920P on Nougat 7.0 using Tap@Talk Pro
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] darkist1997:
Thanks anyway sj

?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] sjsharksfan420:
I would throw in my 2 cents on the subject anyways though, back with android 2 - 4, it was a little easier to downgrade, but ever since lollipop, I have found it is not as it was previously with needing to downgrade. I would definately try doing a fresh install with the latest stock for your device.

sj
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] darkist1997:
Will try it today

But I think as Koop said, this may be a hardware issue as the phone is overcharged daily for last 2 years ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] duxovni:
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> sboot.bin

<ID:0/005> FAIL!

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

cant flash nor 6.0.1 nor 7.0.1

now there is 5.1.1

whats the problem?

drivers and odin newest (works gr8 on other samsungs (s5, A7))
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
What file are you trying to flash and did you check MD5?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] duxovni:
thanks for reply

NOUGAT QC7

- QB1 TAR File -

these files, located on 1-st page on androidhosting

yess, md5 is OK,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] gargleblarg:
What device do you have?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] duxovni:
sprint s6 edge
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] Jimmy1life:
Yea these work on SM-G920p,but if some how it flashed I'd assume everything would be backwards or in reverse on the screen. The rom thou will work if u have the proper SM-G925p kernel flash after initial setup.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] duxovni:
so, how can I get 7 on my device?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
1) Go the right section on XDA and look there or

2) Go to Sammobile (https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/) and put in your model number.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] gimmeitorilltell:
[MENTION=3816775]koop1955[/MENTION] I appreciate all that you do for our Samsung community. You have a very kind mannerism and seem to be extremely polite! I've had my S6 for a couple of years now and I always seem to find my way to your posts when updating my S6. You have very clear and meaningful explanations on how to do things. Anyhow I just wanted to give a huge shoutout to you Sir! I'm currently running rooted nougat on my S6. Generally I am an HTC guy, or at least I support those devices. Samsung is a different device all together. Take care!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6] koop1955:
Thank you so much! You made my evening!