[HOWTO] Bootloader Unlock and Upgrade to Marshmallow [N910VVRU2CQL1]

[hsbadr]

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You NEED a MicroSD, and it WILL be formatted during this process.​

THIS WILL NOT WORK ON GALAXY S3/GALAXY S4/GALAXY S6|e/Galaxy S7|e. It will NOT work on AT&T.

We can't help you root or teach you how to use ADB. It's important you have the ability to do these things or research them a bit before blindly using this.​

This is a summarized guide with the required files to upgrade and unlock the new bootlloader required for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (N910VVRU2CPD1) on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V). Extended details about each step (e.g., rooting) can be found in the General Section of this forum.

If you're already on unlocked Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow bootloader, you can extract and flash the DevEd partial firmware via Odin to upgrade:

N910VVRU2CQL1_PartialFirmware_DevEd.tar.md5.7z​

This will upgrade the base firmware (NON-HLOS, modem, rpm, sbl1, sdi, and tz) to N910VVRU2CQL1.

Requirements:

• Verizon Samung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V)
• All files in the Download Section
• Odin installed on Windows
• ADB installed on Windows, Mac, or Linux

Notes:

• If you own a Developer Edition, you can still use this method unless you want to keep your original CID and signature. If so, make backup of your aboot and CID! You may contact @ryanbg to create a special unlock binary for your own device.
• Everyone should unlock his bootloader on Lollipop to save extra steps and prevent complications. The official thread (or any guides based on it) will change your device CID to 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200 which will match and allow for direct unlocking of the Marshmallow bootloader. Otherwise, the unlock binary will change your decvice CID and reboot, which may end up with a bootloop that requires extra step(s) to fix.
• It's recommended to wipe data (factory reset) in stock recovery after Odin flash of full firmware.
• Make appropriate backups of everything before trying this.

Instructions:

• Unlock your Lollipop bootloader to match CID (start here)
  You can ignore this step if you did it already. If not and for Developer Edition owners, I'd recommend to flash N910VVRU2BPA1 Full Firmware via Odin before unlocking.
• Boot into Download Mode
• Extract and flash N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 via Odin
  This will make you on Lollipop with Marshmallow bootchain/firmware/modem, which is rootable.
• Root your device (Check General Section for detailed instructions)
  Note that WiFi will not work due to the updated bootloader, but you can use Mobile data if needed for rooting.
• Unlock the bootloader using the same method:
  

  root@trltevzw:/ # cd /data/local/tmp/
  root@trltevzw:/ # chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-fix                                                <
  root@trltevzw:/ # ./samsung_unlock_n4-fix
  
  
  ============================== samdunk unlock 0.0.1 ==============================
  
   NOTE 3 BETA UNLOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  this application comes with NO WARRANTY (express or implied)
   this binary may not be rehosted, repackaged, one-clicked, etc.
  there is no support provided for this application
  this application has been tested on the Verizon Galaxy S5 only
  it may work on the AT&T Galaxy S5, and possibly other similar Galaxy devices
  there are no compatibility checks, do your research first
  if run on an incompatible phone, it will likely permanently ruin the device
  we STRONGLY advise against running any binary not obtained from the official source
  official source is available at http://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID
  SD card is required, all data on the SD card will be destroyed
  changing to this developer CID may have other implications
  the psn derived from the CID may be used for critical services
  changing this psn may cause unexpected behavior or loss of services
  continue at your own risk, you've been warned
  
  
  aboot dev signature research credit to ryanbg
  http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=766721
  
  eMMC vulnerability, exploit, and the code you are running by beaups (sean beaupre)
  http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=711482
  
  Do you understand the implications of these warnings?
  
  (Yes/No)
  
  [+] CID at boot time is/was: 150100523231384d4100657e54fc1200
  [+] dev CID matching, proceding to unlock
  [+] backing up loaders, this will take a few minutes
  [+] loaders successfully backed up
  [+] success! powering off device, hopefully its not bricked!

• Boot into Download Mode
• Extract and flash twrp-3.0.2-0-trltevzw.tar.md5 via Odin
• Boot into TWRP recovery
• Flash MM Safe Upgrade, JasmineROM, or any MM TW (or MM+ AOSP-based) ROM
• Extract and flash N910VVRU2CQL1_PartialFirmware_DevEd.tar.md5.7z via Odin
  This will upgrade the base firmware (NON-HLOS, modem, rpm, sbl1, sdi, and tz) to N910VVRU2CQL1.
• Reboot to system
• ENJOY!

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XDA:DevDB Information
Bootloaader Unlock, Tool/Utility for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Contributors
hsbadr, ryanbg, beaups
Source Code: https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID


Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2016-06-14
Last Updated 2018-01-21

 

[hsbadr]

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[hsbadr]

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[jr_718]

Thank you Hsbadr.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

 

[Extra Virgin]

@hsbadr @ryanbg @beaups thanks for all the hard work in unlocking new bootloader

 

[tolymatev]

Can we run this already?

Edit: Doesn't seem like all the files are available yet.

Sent from my Unlocked/Rooted SM-N910V using XDA-Developers mobile app

 

[Bicknasty]

Where does one find the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 file?

 

[tolymatev]

Where does one find the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 file?

Looks like its still in testing. I dont see the file either.

 

[Bicknasty]

Looks like its still in testing. I dont see the file yet either.

blah, that's what I get for resetting before downloading the necessary files

 

[hsbadr]

thanks for all the hard work in unlocking new bootloader

You're welcome.

Can we run this already?

Sure. Why is it posted then?!

Where does one find the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2CPD1_FullFirmware.tar.md5 file?

Looks like its still in testing. I dont see the file either.

blah, that's what I get for resetting before downloading the necessary files

No, it's already tested a few days ago. I just recreated the tar to include MM modem and NON-HLOS so that you don't have to flash extra tars. I'll upload it very soon, but in the meanwhile, you can familiarize yourself with the process and do any preliminary steps (backups, LP unlock, ... etc)

 

[Bern612]

Thank you @hsbadr ....I.m glad your here with us

 

[datstudandre]

If I took the OTA, would I have to rollback to 5.1.1 and do this?

 

[Bicknasty]

If I took the OTA, would I have to rollback to 5.1.1 and do this?

Yes, unless another method exists.

 

[philweser]

You're welcome.



Sure. Why is it posted then?!



No, it's already tested a few days ago. I just recreated the tar to include MM modem and NON-HLOS so that you don't have to flash extra tars. I'll upload it very soon, but in the meanwhile, you can familiarize yourself with the process and do any preliminary steps (backups, LP unlock, ... etc)

You are the greatest man, thanks!

 

[Bicknasty]

For anybody who looked before but didn't notice, the missing firmware file has been uploaded and linked in the OP

 

[ct_tec313]

I'm a little confused where does adb come into play at when do we flash the note 4 fix sorry the instructions seem a little vague....sorry....

 

[douger1957]

I'm a little confused where does adb come into play at when do we flash the note 4 fix sorry the instructions seem a little vague....sorry....

If it's like the original root process you have to push a file via ADB.

 

[hsbadr]

I'm a little confused where does adb come into play at when do we flash the note 4 fix sorry the instructions seem a little vague....sorry....

Follow the link in the 1st step! It's probably b/c you own a developer edition and never tried to unlock/upgrade the bootloader before. Simply, you need ADB to push the unlock binary to /data/local/tmp and execute it after rooting. Theoretically, this can be done in Terminal Emulator on device, but we prefer to use ADB since users should increase their knowledge before trying something dangerous like this one.

 

[ct_tec313]

Thank you I do own a developer edition...lol I know how to use adb I'm just a little rusty
..

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

 

[bigbooker455]

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Disclaimer:

/*
 *
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
 *
 */

You NEED a MicroSD, and it WILL be formatted during this process.​

This is a summarized guide with the required files to upgrade and unlock the new bootlloader required for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (N910VVRU2CPD1) on Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V). Extended details about each step (e.g., rooting) can be found in the General Section of this forum.


Requirements:



Notes:



Instructions:


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XDA:DevDB Information
Bootloaader Unlock, Tool/Utility for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Contributors
hsbadr, ryanbg, beaups
Source Code: https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID


Version Information
Status: Beta

Created 2016-06-14
Last Updated 2016-06-13

Is there anyway us Verizon Edge guys can get our unlock binary updated for MM? :fingers-crossed: