Questions tagged [device-firmware]
For questions concerning the device firmware (as opposed to e.g. the 'radio-firmware'). See the full tag wiki for details, explanations, and hints.
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How to select appropriate firmware for Samsung Xcover 4?
I want to use these instructions to root Samsung Xcover 4 that I'm planning to buy. Below instructions there is warning:Warning: The above tutorial only works for Android 7.0 with the built id NRD90M....
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Samsung Note 4 + Bootloop + Odin + HOME_CSC_ Questions
(TL;DR, skip directly to 4. Questions)
I have a problem which I though would require a qualified input.
I will try to explain briefly:
what the current situation is,
what the desired situation is, ...
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How can I avoid the firmware update every time when I plug my phone into my laptop?
So, for some days now, whenever I plug my phone (LG Q6) into my laptop to get music or photos exchanged between the two, it restarts and tells me that it wants to update the firmware, which it then ...
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Are Android updates signed with Google's private key or other signing techniques?
I noticed that Android pops automatically for new updates and patches.
Are these updates signed so that the device knows it's from the official publisher and not from some server spoofer?
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How do i install firmware or recovery menu when android smartphone reboots every 5 seconds?
I tried to install TWRP to TP-LINK Neffos C5A and phone started to reload every 5 seconds. Now i just want it to work.
So, i tried to enter some menu (Volume UP + Power, Volume DOWN + Power, Volume ...
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Get software information
My samsung j7 prime phone has received an update from July 2019. I would like to know the previous firmware version (February era) to install that previous version, or if there is any way to return to ...
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What is the name of android's equilivent to UEFI?
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I'm having the hardest time finding the name of android's analogue of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface.
Maybe they are specific to each manufacturer? I am ...
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Phone stuck on firmware update
How do I get my adroid phone model #LM-X220PM unlocked when it is stuck on firmware update:
Do not unplug the usb connection until the process is complete
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After flashing from SP Flash tool, phone won't boot up
Device: Huawei Honor Hol-U19
It was bootloop so I tried flashing the firmware sing SP Flash tool. But now, the phone won't even start/boot to it's logo. I can't feel any vibration afte pressing the ...
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Combatible firmware for old S7
I got an old s7. Looking through the settings it says:
Model Number: SM-G930FD
Build Number MMB29K.G930FXXU1BPIF
Baseband Verion:G930FXXU1DQE8
I am trying to find a compatible firmware to manually ...
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SP Flash Tool does not recognize the firmware scatter file
I have a neffos X1 Lite and it seems that it boots only in the twrp recovery console.
Anyway I am trying to restore my official recovery console (i have no backup) using the official firmware http://...
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how to use downloaded firmware from firmware Finder
I have jsnL21 C432 4/64 version
I upgraded my phone by 3 button method from 8.2 to 9.0.1.158. Using Firmware Finder, I found a newer version of my firmware in 9.0.1.162 which has a lot of improvement ...
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Strange process on my Samsung J5 phone
After the last common reboot of my Samsung Galaxy J5 I get (and still see now) very strange screen. I have absolutely no idea - what this is? I did not even think about any software or firmware update....
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Carrier apps still appear after stock android installation
So I have been trying to install stock android on my phone, but not having the desired result. Before I try on my current phone (Galaxy S9), I've been practicing on an old S6 edge. The phone was ...
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Odin Flash error: SW REV CHECK FAIL : [lk]Fused 2 > Binary 1
I've been trying to flash stock ROM on my Samsung J7 Max. Briefly, these are the steps I followed :
Enable Developer Options
Disable OEM lock
Reboot phone and open into Download Mode (Power+Home+Down)...
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Odin user friendly alternative?
We just had a massive problem in our company that all android tablets that are with our clients stopped working, we don't have time to recall them but we find out that changing to a newer firmware ...
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Is it possible to install regular, non go version of android firmware on a device running android go?
are there any alternative, 'non go' android firmwares for my Samsung J4 core phone available?
The Samsung J4 core comes with Android Go.
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Does manual firmware update needs boot loader unlocked?
I tried manually update my phones firmware but I didn't get any notification after I put zip file to root directory of internal storage.
So does it need boot loader unlocked?
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What do you do?
If you happen to have a rooted phone I would think if device is equipped
The obvious choice to store recoveries and zip files so that they are readily available would be Sd card...
So I was in a bit ...
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Identiying the firmware of an Android device
I have Samsung Galaxy J1 with such specification, and I want to flash it to factory setting.
MODEL : SM-J100H/DS
FCC ID : A3LSMJ100H
Looking on Updato.com, I found so many firmware with the same ...
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Android Aristo 2 stuck
My Android Ariso 2 was powered off plugged in Wall charging and screen popped up reading Firmware update now waiting for any connection
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lg v20 firmware update -now looking for any connection
I powered off my V20 and 3 hours later went to turn it on and it says, "firmware update, now looking for any connection" It appears stuck on this screen. I can't do anything. Any suggestions
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Lenovo A3300-HV 4.4.2 Firmware Bulgaria
I can hard reset on Lenovo A3300-HV , version 4.4.2, baseband v34 2014/08/15, build number A3300HV_A442_01_25_150620_ROW
Hardware version: A3300HV_MB_V6.0
Before hard reset the tablet had a ...
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Manually create A/B partitions
I have an Xiaomi Mi 6X which is the Chinese version of A2. There is a way to convert it into A2, but OTA updates won't work because 6X has only A partition. I'm not sure, but I've read, it is possible ...
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Modem,Radio,Baseband. Carrier tuned? Firmware - Samsung
I live in Australia and I know there's carrier firmware for Samsung phones Optus, Telstra, Vodaphone, and just XSA for Australia I would like to know if Optus, Telstra, Vodaphone specifically tune ...
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What firmware/model must a Samsung be to have Greek language?
What firmware/ model or an evidence that is easy to check,must a Samsung phone have, before open the box , in order to have Greek Language on it (for interface)?
I want to buy a Samsung phone online ...
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Is there a way to pull stock rom from android using adb and a non-rooted android device?
I know that in a lot of cases adb can be powerful, but adb requires root access under certain circumstances, so my question is, if i wanted to pull my stock rom or firmware from my device, can i do it ...
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Nokia 3 device not starting just boot sounds in a loop?
After flashing nokia 3 firmware my nokia 3 device battery started to drain and when it gets lowered to 10% the phones dead and only boot sounds and vibrates.
The device is constantly boot vibrates ...
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Installing TWRP on locked Sony Z3 Compact D5803
I was googling that for ages and couldn't find any decent solution.
I have locked Sony Z3 Compact [D5803] and I need to install TWRP and backup the current OS.
I CAN use flashtool to install custom ...
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Flashed BTU from sammobile but is still EVR
I'm trying to flash BTU stock firmware from sammobile for my s9 g960f. I got the firmware from here https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9/SM-G960F/BTU/ date: 14/11/18 pda: G960FXXS2BRJ6.
I ...
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How to fix LG Tribute stuck at 0% on “Firmware Update”?
My parents bought me an LG Tribute from the store. Suddenly, it is stuck on a screen saying "Firmware update", and is stuck at 0%.
I have seen people saying to remove the battery, but if I do that, ...
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Flash OS firmware on an OS corrupted device via TWRP
I have a big issue: I got 2 units of the Android TV device called "Stream+" sold by Channel Master, manifactured by Technicolor (https://www.channelmaster.com/Stream_OTA_DVR_p/cm-7600.htm)
One is ...
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What do the numbers and letters in the Samsung Firmware mean?
There are three sets of numbers and letters in the Samsung firmware zip names I'm seeing,
G930FXXU2EREM_G930FOJV2ERE8_TUR.zip
What do the different sets mean,
G930FXXU2EREM
G930FOJV2ERE8
TUR
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Touchwiz and Samsung Cameras and photo quality
This post by cgirerd, on XDA says,
All the custom ROMs out there that are not Touchwiz-based don't use the stock camera (and the stock camera can't be installed on them). So, by using ROMs such as ...
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How to revert Galaxy S8+ to stock firmware?
Is it possible to revert Samsung Galaxy S8+ to stock firmware? The phone was interrupted while upgrading the software and is now bricked.
The model is SM-G955P
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When Flashing Firmware, Do you need correct PDA, Etc
Please Help, I had a FPR lock and I removed it with a custom rom, I was following a tutorial and I needed a stock rom firmware for my model. I was reading something about you can get any Firmware but ...
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Insert ROM in PDA file
I have a problem. I am new in the domain of android customization and that is why I am testing.
I have a PDA file for my old GT-S6102 Galaxy Y, which contains the following files:
boot.img
param.lfs
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 restarting continuously
My Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been continuously restarting during or at times right after the welcome screen. I have tried the following steps to sort out this issue:
Downloaded Samsung USB driver and ...
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Where can I find ROM images for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (GT P5113)? [duplicate]
I've stopped using my tablet several years ago out of frustration. Ever since Kit Kat/4.4.4 everything has slowed to a near unusable crawl. I tried rectifying this by flashing it with a SlimRoms OS (...
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LG G4 H815 no sim signal
I have just flashed a Europe firmware meant for H815 to H815T. In doing so I have upgraded from lollipop to marshmallow. The firmware is so smooth and fast except that there is a big problem. NO SIM ...
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Ascend P7 Stopped booting after use of DualBootPatcher
I have a Huawei Ascend P7-L10 that was running EMUI on android Lollipop (5.1.1). It was working great and ran very well. I installed DualBootPatcher to use MIUI as well and flashed the zip file. I ...
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how to get details from a particular Samsung firmware
I need to extract some information from a given Samsung S7 Galaxy firmware such as build number, if it is 64-bit or not, baseband full version of the ROM. I am using Ubuntu with heimdall. Is there ...
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How can I cancel a Huawei system update?
This morning I turned I my Huawei Mediapad M8 and it tried to do a system update, although I don't remember seeing a notice about one. However it fails with the error "The update package does not ...
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Samsung tablet gt-p5100 Firmware Upgrade encountred an error
Nothing will make this message Go away This is after the device turned off half way though flashing.
Things i Have done.
Flashed With Odin 3.09 with Stock Fimware Downloaded From [sammobile.com][...
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Root Issue : Rebooted when app is running
I am new to this. I have flashed twrp.img in my phone. Then using twrp recovery , I have installed SuperSU.zip file.
I installed root checker and it shows "device has root permissions". But the ...
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How to tell if idc file was used?
I have an IR touch frame device which I have to configure using the idc file, however I am not sure if it is used at all.
I have changed the device type to pointer which should show a cursor on the ...
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How to detect which driver is used for touch device?
I've connected an IR touch frame to my android device and it works great, however the touch input is rotated by 90 degrees.
I would like to find out which driver is used by the touch device, but I ...
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Will moto brick loading wrong firmware? [duplicate]
I cant load recovery to flash new ROM
As its the first time im about to use ADB, ive read that i need: Motorola drivers, mfastboot, my phone firmware
In this link i have two options for XT1064 "...
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Does all root directory in android os exist in flashing firmware
At the root directory of android os there is some folder such as /acct /root /sys /dev , ... that are not available in firmware structure. by using fastboot to flash firmware There is some mount point ...
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what to do for VOLTE in India's jio network?
Actually my friend bought me a mobile from UK , its SAMSUNG J3(2016). But now i now need to use VOLTE in India in Jio 4g network, which is not available in the foreign made by default. Which firmware ...
