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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] msteffensen2011@gmail.com:
i did notice switching computers helped in a big way at first i was on a win 10 laptop then i switched to a dell running win 7 which got me a little further in the process.... BE SURE TO REMEMBER YOUR ORIGINAL GOOGLE ACCOUNT LOGIN INFO OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE STUCK AFTER THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE!!!!!!!

So all in all here was my process on a different pc running win 7

1. download adb ( i used the link marked google ) make sure to run this as admin!!!

2. download your baseband update, rename this file to OTA.zip it will change file to zip file, then rename again to OTA.zip so the file will show name OTA.zip

3. create a folder on your desktop ( i named mine NOTE5 )

4. place both files ( step 1 & 2 ) in the folder you just created

5. bring up commmand prompt and cd into that new folder created... EX. >cd C:\Users\user\desktop\NOTE5

6. this will place command prompt into that folder, once i got this far i went ahead and got the next prompt ready DO NOT HIT ENTER YET!!! EX. C:\users\user\desktop\NOTE5>adb devices

7. place your phone in adb mode by powering off, then press and hold power, volume up and home buttons UNTIL the green android dude pops up.

8. now use your volume down button to highlight adb mode press power button to select

9. once it finishes loading bottom should state its ready for you to sideload software, connect your phone to your computer, click on cmd and hit enter, this should find your device immediately

10. Once it shows your device type in >adb sideload OTA.zip.zip

11. now in cmd it should show loading file this process took about 15-20 minutes for me and i did this on 2 note 5's

12. now cmd should show serving file and a percentage

13. Now you should be running on Marshmallow :good:

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As for the video calling I found that on one of the note 5's I've flashed to MM it was working as for mine it wasn't so I just restarted my phone and it works like a charm :cool::good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sirgriffen:
Help Please

Alright. So i got the whole update completed, everything worked and looked just like the pictures and instructions stated that it should. Here's the issue though. Upon the update "completing" it stated that my device had been reset and that i had to log into the original owner's gmail account. So i thought hey let's use my gmail account since it was on there prior, and i get the message stating that i need to use the owner's gmail account. Then i thought well this phone was my fiance's old one, so let's try her gmail, and then same message stating that i need to use the owner's gmail account. I can't do anything on this at all to even enable usb debugging again as i need "the owner's gmail" and apperently neither of us are the owner.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] msteffensen2011@gmail.com:
When you attempt to login it should give you a link to click on " help find account info " or something along those lines follow steps afterwards
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sirgriffen:
Nope

All it says after i put in my google information is that "no accounts found, try again"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jack man:
Go all the way through the setup process by skipping everything. Then go to the back up and reset page in settings and do a factory reset from there. I think that fixes this problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sirgriffen:
kill me

no way to skip it, it's like a hard wired step. it also looks almost identical to lolipop 5.1 startup so i'm starting to question if it even worked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Venom0642:
Try this: https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=nkPu9BHxnwc

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] sirgriffen:
Tried that, his methods do not allow me to bypass it...i still get the exact same response. Might i mention that i have my google account information that was used for this phone, i purchased it brand new, and it won't allow my own google account information on it? The initial (about 6 months ago or so) google account was my fiance's so i tried her information as well, and i get the same error message that i need the original owner's account...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Susking:
So I tried renaming the file to Ota.zip and its still not working. Very frustrating.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] kevin12334:
I was wondering if any of you that have successfully updated this had any virus after
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
I've read dozens of reports of this happening. What doesn't generally work: neither Google Samsung or your carrier will be able to help unless they've become more knowledgeable about the issue. In most cases people need to get a warranty replacement.

What may work: in some cases the ability to login is restored after 24 hours, some people mention 72 hours. If you can boot into recovery mode (home key, power key, up volume key), you can do a factory reset which may or may not help. If you have two step google authentication, one person mentioned disabling that got him back on. Also your fiance could access her google account and remove the device from her account.

Best of luck in getting back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Mirko86:
i have a problem after update my n920a... so i have restored original firmware but:

Product Code: SM-N920AZKAATT

Original CSC code: ATT NOW---- BEFORE WAS CHN

Active CSC code: ATT NOW---- BEFORE WAS CHN

PDA version: N920AUCU1AOGG

CSC version: N920AATT1AOGG

Baseband version: N920AUCU2AOJ1

Android version: 5.1.1

how can I change CSC code without root? there is also a problem about s-view accessoryii haven't inside menu this optio...why? thanks you all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
For the CSC code you can try this non-root method http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-change-csc-in-samsung-galaxy-phones/ Hope that helps you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Mirko86:
Thx you for your suggestion but I have tried and doesn't show secret menu;-(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
Oh sorry to hear that. I'll take a look around. I'm surprised the code doesn't work for you. The first code *#1234# definitely works on my ATT Galaxy Note 5 firmware. Also the firmware you've flashed is not the latest. See this thread http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/note-5-marshmallow-odin-package-t3331843 It says marshmallow but it's really the latest lollipop firmware for ATT Note 5.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Mirko86:
this code *#1234# work perfect... ther other code doesn't work.. :(. i have tried all firmware found in xda but nothing :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] meek2100:
It looks like the only visible change is that PE6 version includes the June Android security patch.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] wayno39:
I actually used the guide two days ago and at first speed at 41%because I forgot to change file extension to .zip. I changed that and it worked like a charm. I now have PE6 marshmallow 6.0.1 on my SM-920A. Been running two days as my daily and it's been perfect. Thanks for posting the guide. Great stuff.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] spinedoc:
Getting weird errors around 50 something percent completion.

"/system/csc/default_workspace.xml" has unexpected contents.

E: Error in /sideload/package.zip

(Status 7)

Anyone know? This is the U2BPE6 version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] bbayer:
Status 7 is bad file. Try new download.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] spinedoc:
Thanks. I downloaded it 3 times, still getting status 7. Does anyone have a different source other than the link in this thread for PE6?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] bbayer:
I am on a Mac, but is your Antivirus software off or disabled when you download or sideboard to phone? I saw a post about that if using Windows.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] spinedoc:
I'm only using windows defender, and I have it off. I just downloaded it a 4th time and still getting that status 7 error right at 51%. It's throwing the error after it updates, but when it goes to verify.

Just to make sure we're on the same page, the sector 7 error is given by the phone itself. On the PC side it goes to 51%, then looks like it fully completes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] bbayer:
Odd. I'm not too proficient with Windows. Maybe someone else might be able to give you some insight to that issue. Sorry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
I had the same thing repeatedly. You need to reflash your phone with the stock firmware and use all four files in Odin not just the AP file - that's very important. I had the same thing at about 51-52%. As soon as I reflashed it I received an OTA and then successfully sideloaded marshmallow..

The status code 7 means that your firmware is seen as modified. Until you reflash it you won't be able to sideload or receive an OTA. There's a thread about it. I'll link you in a moment. Hope that helps.

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Here's the link to the thread about your problem: http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note5/general/trouble-mm-update-t3387432
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] spinedoc:
Oh wow, thanks I'm going to give that a shot. I did have to reflash PB2 because of a failed update and only used the AP file in Odin, so what you say makes sense. Crossing my fingers now!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
Great, I'm confident you'll be successful!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] spinedoc:
WOHOOO!! Worked perfectly, thank you again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
Good going! glad it worked for you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] koreanesekid:
Haven't posted in years, but figured I'd post here to help some people out.

Sideloaded from 2AOJ1 to U2APB2. Had to download the drivers from Samsung since it wouldn't read my phone.

The main issue I had was going from U2APB2 to the update in 2a that OP posted. I had the "cannot read OTA.zip" error. Saw through some comments that people uninstalled Winrar so I thought "what the hell. might as well try". So after changing the file extension to .zip, I uninstalled winrar and restarted my pc (running Windows 10 btw). After that, i tried again and it worked! Updated to marshmallow and so far, i've had no issues at all.

Thanks OP!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jspex:
Anyone try this after taking the last security ota? I've now tried 5 times to do this, followed the op exactly each time coming from the newest firmware available from att. Each time I get errors and my phone just resets.

For the record smart switch is crap. Heading to t-mobile now to talk about switching services entirly. Att and the lock downs are just too much bull anymore. Sideloading ota updates that every other carrier in the US and throughout most of the world already released, crap.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Venom0642:
Remember T-Mobile is tightly locked down as well!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jspex:
But their note 5 is already on 6.0.1 ;)

That and if I do switch I'll probably grab a nexus and bid Sammy farewell. But that's enough of my derailing, sorry mods.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Venom0642:
Oh tho when you meant not locked for Root, but yes it does have Marshmallow 6.0.1

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ToxicDev:
Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] austinalexan12:
Yes. I took the latest OTA and all I did was sideload the update and it went through without a single error. No need to Odin back to old firmware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Venom0642:
Why am i being quoted lol!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Jspex:
Just going to fix that edit for you. If you're wrong just own up to it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jasonstackhouse:
Need some help with ADB sideload, I have searched for the last day and cannot get the problem resolved so maybe someone on this thread can give me the advice I need.

Issue:

when attempting to apply the MM update adb tells me “cannot read file” I have downloaded every file from every source available on XDA, so it is rather frustrating knowing that others are not running into this problem too. I have installed every version of adb there is, from mfastboot-v2, to platform-tools, to the adb application referenced in op’s 1st post, all of which get the same cannot read file message. I have tried every variation of sideloading the files in every location possible, so to save time here I have adb installed and have the update file in the same location of the adb.exe, so that easy fix is out of the picture, I have tried uninstalling all associated files and drivers and reinstalling them to the same failed result as well.

What does work:

I have no idea why but for whatever reason if I sideload SS-N920AUCU2APB2-to-S2APE3.zip this works instantly, this file is to go from pb2 to pe3, I tried this initially to attempt to sideload from pe3 to this file SS-N920AUCS2APE3-to-U2BPE6-UP.zip which of course had the same cannot read file message. So I can essentially without conflict sideload variations of 5.1 however every single time I attempt to sideload to U2BPE6 it says it cannot read the file.

Side notes on this:

I followed all the instructions on all the tuts I have found, downloaded the update file, changed the extension to .zip, tired running multiple variations of adb, have the update file in the same folder as my adb exe file, have tried using the exact file names downloaded and also changed the names to everything I have seen recommended, update.zip, ota.zip, marshmallow.zip, marshmallow.zip.zip and nothing has worked at all, I have also tried the above methods of installation on 3 different computers as well. I have to be at fault and have to be doing something wrong because I feel like I have eliminated all other possibilities of failure at this point, please any help is appreciated and thank you in advanced.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ToxicDev:
I am not wrong, I just dont care to help people who do not read instructions. APB2 > BPE6 worked fine for hundreds of people who simply followed the provided steps. If the new update > BPE6 didn't work then use the method many others used.

You didn't read the instructions correctly just own up to it lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] austinalexan12:
Yea sorry wrong person ?

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I can confirm that the new Ota to PE6 worked without any issues at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Venom0642:
Np and yes it worked on my Daughters Note 5, she wanted Marshmallow like what i have on my S7 Edge.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Lenas:
Thanks so much for the instructions! Worked perfectly in OSX for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] khool750:
Does anyone have a fix for the tether and data toggles for quick menu after update? By the way, this was a great find and easy update, thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jack man:
I couldn't find one that worked since Quickpanel doesn't work in MM yet. However, these two features are present in Good Lock. I hated it at first, but then I spent some time customizing it and now really like it. Downloadable in the Galaxy Apps store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
Goodlock seems to turn off my wifi each time I reboot, and I need to turn it on again.. I'm connected to wifi a lot, so that could be a problem for extra data usage. Unless there's some setting I'm missing to keep it on?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jack man:
Weird. I haven't experienced that. Could be a setting or just a weird bug. I just tested mine with a reboot and WiFi connected right back up. Other than Good Lock, I'm not aware of any other options to bring those toggles to the top panel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
Thanks for the feedback. I'll test it further and check my settings.

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I found it. I had greenify aggressive turned on - that was causing it. Thanks again for the feedback - I would just have thought it's the way good lock works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Carsus55:
Can you post the file you used for APE3 to PE6? I also am unable to use the file from AT&Ts servers. I have downloaded several times and do not have an issue with the older files working in ADB.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jack man:
I had zero issues with mine. If you don't mind waiting for it to upload, I can post mine soon. I'll edit this post with the link when it's done.

Edit:

Not sure if this will work. Ithink has already been renamed to a zip file.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nb33b136g7139jh/APE3toBPE6.zip?dl=0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] djburnsy:
S view case

my s view case wont function properly since the update. with the cover closed no notifications show but the screen will illuminate and i cannot make calls like i could before. anyone have a fix for this :crying:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jack man:
I've seen lots of small things like this not work simply because the permissions in the apps weren't set correctly. Might want to fool around with them - settings/privacy and safety/app permissions.

I'm not sure where you'd look for scover. I've never used one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Gary02468:
Just verify that the MD5 hash for the APE3-to-BPE6 file is

97 5f b6 be 50 6c 59 53 86 13 92 a4 01 2b 50 ab

If the hash is correct, there's no problem with the file itself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] dakini03:
check to see if you have a Settings/System/Accessories menu. It's supposed to be visible when you have a genuine Samsung S-View on. If you don't see it, try enabling developer options and then see if you have that menu. If you have that menu, that's where the S-View settings are.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] austinalexan12:
Does anyone else have an issue where you try to swipe out of an app and it won't slide away? That's my only issue
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Carsus55:
I verified the hash, but explain why I can set up the other files fine and that one doesn't work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Gary02468:
Sorry, I have no idea. But the MD5 hash rules out any problem with the file itself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Carsus55:
Is that the md5 of the file you used to update from APE3 to PE6?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Gary02468:
Yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Carsus55:
Oh well, I think the APB2 to PE6 file seems to work, may be ODIN time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] thien191189:
I'M on 2BPE5 (6.0.1) now, can i 2BPE5 -> PE6 now?

can someone give me the direct link to download firmware? look like https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com ( but it ask user and password )

sr for my bad english!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Carsus55:
Random and maybe stupid question, if I don't have my device connected and try to run the ADB Sideload command, will it always say it can't read the file? I just haven't been trying with my device because I didn't want it to format again for nothing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jack man:
Out of curiosity, I went back to my computer to see what mine would do if I tried to sideload without the device connected. I typed adb sideload <file> and it said loading <file>

It didn't do anything else so I closed the cmd window. Sounds like something still isn't right with the file itself.

What does it do with other files that say have worked with sideloading?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Carsus55:
Ok so when I went to look at the file it said it was sideloading successfully, it was not a valid file. Weird...anyway, just tried again. I've uninstalled ADB, Reinstalled, moved it around, deleted environment variables (Old Paths) and so forth. I did see many others seem to have an issue running this on Windows 10. I'm about to try this on my laptop that has not had any adb or android studio loaded in the past. I can't help but think some old or incorrect version is there.

I simply get a

loading: '[FILENAME]'

" cannot read '[FILENAME]' " message...

Replace [FILENAME] with the full path and name of file. I've tried with/without zip, I've used the full path and no path...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ColoMtn:
What about the direct DL? Only took me a few minutes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] whmgreen:
Thank goodness for package disabler apps!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] TeldenW:
What size should the completed file be? I'm showing a completed download form the direct link in OP =PB2 to PE5 file size 49.5mb.

The MEGA Uploads file size shows 1.35gig.

I'm confused. NOT interested in bricking my phone tonight.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mcepedaj:
I am being asked for an id and a password when I go to: agent...2-to-U2APB2-UP in order to download PB2, any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ColoMtn:
The OP download link was 1.35 GB earlier. Unless something changed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] darktrancer:
I can't seem to load the file, I just keep getting the *cannot read 'mm.zip.' * message. I have tried on two different machines with the same error message. Anyone out there have any ideas? I have placed all files under c:\adb and renamed the download to mm.zip.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mcepedaj:
What is the complete link that you are using?, it may be the file to update from OJ1 to PB2, can you send us that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] stulzerl:
Open the CMD from the adb folder and try again.

Example: go to C: folder the highlight adb folder then on the top left click file and then click CMD and then try sideload from there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] StaticMatt:
Does the tether root still work with the new Marshmallow update?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] meek2100:
How do you determine the correct agent reference? (i.e agents/xxxxx/xxxx) I want to try this for the ATT Note 5 (N920A).

Similar to this: https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48726/1488/SS-N920AUCU2APB2-to-U2BPE5-UP

I tried to downgrading my N920A using odin and then following the steps (quoted below) to get the 5.1.1 update url from the "Results", but all it ever does is show trying to connect to DM server and the only way I can get the update download to actually start is by going into Settings > System > About device > Software update.

"If anyone is currently running the OJ7 firmware, I believe we can find the download link by initiating a manual update by dialing *#8736364# in the dialer. Click "Software Update" and the information we need will be the "Server Address"when "Result" is clicked after download is initiated.. You will only get this info if your firmware is not up to date. (ie not OJ9). Folks on the S6 are also able to Odin back to OJ7 and would try this myself but atm I cant risk missing business related calls while going through this process. This is what we are looking for specifically..... "
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] wp4jot:
Of course not
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] jpkelly05:
This Thread should be in Original Development

I mean you deserve that credit man! Great job!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] Venom0642:
Thanks All Updated with your guide [MENTION=4578798]ColoMtn[/MENTION] :good::good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ColoMtn:
Thanks!

I am fairly new to the community, is this Thread in the correct spot or should it be moved? or can it even be moved :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ad44891:
Great work fellas.. Been following this thread for months lol... Is it possible to get a vid to show.. Step by step... Just asking.. Once again Thx :svetius:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ColoMtn:
I never could get the dialer method to show the update so I used a combination of Excel and PowerShell to generate URLs until I got a hit. Thanks for your help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] wp4jot:
It's impossible that you have been following this thread for months because this thread was started yesterday... lol...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] mattern1974:
I am not new to flashing but have been "out of the game" since last year when I got this phone on the AT&T Next Plan.

Please be patient with me on this question but I think it needs to be asked: will this sideload update void anything (warranty, Knox, AT&T Next contract)??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note5] ad44891:
Hahaha.. U are correct friend... I,meant the whole att update lollipop to mm the ordeal.. Working 12 hrs will have a brah thinking a Lil off haha