G900W8 + Lollipop + root results - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have testing every rom I could find on my G900W8 and below are the results
Custom ROMs have 2 issues with the G900W8 .
-Fingerprint Scanner Support
-LTE Band Support - 3g is slow and LTE not functioning properly is slow also)
TESTED RESULTS
If you use the ODIN MOBILE G900F flash method you will likely trip your KNOX.
If you follow these steps exactly you will not. *** The rom will not work well
Flash all with Mobile ODIN from rooted 4.4.2 (towelroot + super su for knox 0x0)
G900FXXU1BOB7_DevBase_alexndr.zip
BL_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
CP_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
Any other solution will set your KNOX to 0x1
If you want to maintain your Samsung warranty and KNOX 0x0 stick with 4.4.2 until a fully tested ROOT method for 5.0.0 Lollipop is working.
If you want custom ROM the following works well.
TWRP Recovery working ok
openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-gt-klte.tar
Philz Touch working ok
philz_touch_6.57.8-klte.tar.md5
BEST SOLUTION for LOLLIPOP (KNOX Will be 0x1)
Odin 3.0.9 use AP (to flash)
Update to Lollipop (G900W8VLU1BOB3_G900W8OYA1BOB3_G900W8VLU1BOB3_HOME.tar.md5)
Install Recovery -> openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-gt-klte.tar
Root -> UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip from SD Card using Recovery
** Use app like titanium backup to FREEZE ALL Samsung or other Pre-installed apps.
** edit CSC files manually if you want extra features.
WARNING for XPOSED Framework 3.0.alpha2 in Lollipop stock ROM
At this time from my testing
xposed installer alpha1 and alpha2 is bootlooping the G900W8 with stock rom.
BusyBox Pro also has issues installing Busybox at the moment on Lollipop stock rom
ROMS TESTED IN WORKING COMBINATION ON G900W8
** NO FINGERPRINT SCANNER WILL WORK in CM12 ROMS
AllianceROM
AllianceROM_V7_G900F.zip
** need recovery
Cyanogenmod 12 (LTE is ok)
cm-12-20150301-UNOFFICIAL-klte.zip
gapps-lp-20141212-signed.zip
** need recovery
Temaseks CM12 (LTE is OK)
cm-12-20150226-UNOFFICIAL-klte.zip
pa_gapps-modular-mini-5.0.1-20150301-signed.zip
** need recovery
XtroLITE *fingerprint did not work
XtreStoLite_ROM_v2.0_LP_BETA5_XXU1BOA3.zip
** need recovery
The below are supposed to fix the fingerprint scanner but did not fix the fingerprint and caused LTE issues on my hardware.
BL_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
CP_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
FingerPrintScannerANG7-v.1.5.zip
ViSX * fingerprint did not work
ViSXG900FXXU1BOA3_De_Odex.zip
BL_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
CP_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
** need recovery
Alexandr (worked but not stable) Flashed with Mobile ODIN
G900FXXU1BOB7_DevBase_alexndr.zip
BL_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
CP_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
** need recovery
Please help find apps we can freeze in the ROM to speed it up.
HAVE TESTED OK!! FREEZING ALL BELOW
ANT HAL Service 3.0.0
ANT RADIO Service 4.7.0
ANT+ Plugins Service 3.1.0
App Zone 1.0.27.2
Baby Crying dewtector 1.0
Backup 4.01.0 NZ
Backup Agent 1.0
Blurb Checkout 1.0
Bubbles 1.0
Business card recognition 5.1.4.0
Calendar Storage 5
ChatON
City Video
Clock (Digital) 1.0
Clock (Digital Easy) 1.0
Dictionary 1.0
Email 5.0.0.0200
Exchange Services
Flipboard
Galaxy Apps Widget 5.02.052
Geo News 1.21.1.231602
Google App 4.2
Google Play Books /Games/Movies/Music/Newstand
Health Services
Kids Mode
KLMS Agent
KNOX 2.3.0
KNOX SetupWizardClient 2.3.0
Memo 1.1.3xxx
My Files 1.7.0
My Magazine 3.0.0
Peel 7.12.0.27
Photo studio 5.7.61
Polaris Office 5.xxxxx
Recommended apps 1.0
S Beam 2.5.0
S finder 2.7.0
And many more

I will be getting a G900W8 in a couple of days, hopefully, so I'll help you test it out. What I read somewhere on these forums is that the G900W8 runs very well on Alliance ROM v7 stock kernel, bootloader, and modem version VLU1BOB3. Once I get my device I will test and confirm.

learning1 said:
I have testing every rom I could find on my G900W8 and below are the results
Custom ROMs have 2 issues with the G900W8 .
-Fingerprint Scanner Support
-LTE Band Support - 3g is slow and LTE not functioning properly is slow also)
And many more
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I don't understand, why not use the stock modem and Bootloader? That's what I have done with Alliance and Xtrestolite lollipop roms. If you want a rom with nothing on it use Xtrestolite.
Xtrestolite allows you to choose which apps/bloat you want to install.
Alliance has a ton of customization that I find handy due to the lack of xposed modules...
Any questions?
Don't keep the stock kernel. Use Ktoonsez.

Hey I tried xtrestolite. And alliance. Both were less stable than stock. On 900w8
Tried both 900f and ktoonsez kernel on xtrestolite.
I liked both but they only worked well on g900f my friend has. G900w8 must have some differences.

The mobile Hotspot don't work for me on Vision X S5. Been using stock W8 kernel. That's why I return official.
And it don't show me LTE ICON
BOB7

I have tested Latest CM12, Bliss pop, Fusion on G900W8 & all have network drop issue. I tried flashing stock modem and bootloader, it didnt helped. I still couldn't connect to LTE and network still drops.. (not every couple of minutes like before but it does drop)

I have XtreStoLite 1.5 KitKat on my G900W8 and it's running awesome. In fact, I'm not sure anything needs updates at all as everything seems to be in tiptop shape, running smoothly and it looks good too to boot. :good:
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learning1 said:
If you use the ODIN MOBILE G900F flash method you will likely trip your KNOX.
If you follow these steps exactly you will not. *** The rom will not work well
Flash all with Mobile ODIN from rooted 4.4.2 (towelroot + super su for knox 0x0)
G900FXXU1BOB7_DevBase_alexndr.zip
BL_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
CP_G900FXXU1BNL9.tar.md5
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Thanks for sharing all the info Learning1. Very useful.
My G900W8 on Bell is currently rooted (towelroot) on 4.4.2 with KNOX at 0x0. I'd really like to update to Lollipop but I definitely need root.
Above, you say that the alexndr BOB7 ROM will not work well. Would it work any better now that BOC1 is out for Bell (and alexndr is at BOC7)?
Just wondering if you've tried or heard of anyone trying anything newer before I go and trip my KNOX.

Stay at 4.4.2 of you're worried about knox
Or just update and root and forget about trying to save your Knox.
Everyone I know tripped theirs in Canada.
I like stock plus freezing the bloat. Best working solution for me.

OK. Thanks for the info. Looks like I'll just have to bite the bullet and put on a recovery.

Hey xtrestolite 2.2 is working well
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

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[AOSP][Port]★I9295★ Official 4.2.2 - S4 Google Edition - Feel the Experience of Nexus

[AOSP][Port]★I9295★ Official 4.2.2 - S4 Google Edition - Feel the Experience of Nexus
IMPORTANT: Flash this ROM at your own risk. I or the XDA assume NO responsibility for any failed flashes or bricked tablets.​
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
GT-I9295
Official 4.2.2 - S4 Google Edition PORT
Feel the Experience of Nexus​​
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Original ROM from jamal2367 and the ROM ist ported from this Thread: ►►[AOSP] 4.2.2 - S4 Google Edition - Final-v1 - Feel the Experience of Nexus◄◄
BIG thanks to him for the permission to port this ROM and for his great help!
​
Features
Android OS, 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Insecure boot.img
Rooted with su binary and SuperSU app (v 1.51)
Busybox installed v 1.20.2
Deodexed/Zipaligned
init.d Support
4 Way Reboot MOD
Hardware Button Fix
Goo Manager OTA
more..... see in Original ROM Thread
Bugs:
Camera is not working.. @LeJay has make a FIX !! Pictures works ...
OTA Updater is active.. PLEASE DO NOT INSTALL THE UPDATE TO 4.3 !!! I will removed it
Credits & Big Thanks to
Google - for the Android
The XDA Forum!!!!! Great Forum!!!
Chainfire - für den SuperSU
jamal2367 for the base files and great help!
and all the others who have helped me
What do you need:
Galaxy S4 Active (GT-I9295) WORK NOT ON AT&T SGH-i537 !!
ClockworkMod
How to flash:
ROM downloaded
I9295-xxxx.zip push to your SD Card
boot in the CWM
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP!
a full wipe is absolutely necessary
Cache and Dalvik Cache wipe
install ROM over CWM (wait a few minutes)
you dont needed to install any GApps (all GApps included in the ROM)
reboot your Device (the first boot can take a little bit more time 5-10min)
if it after 10min not boot, reboot in CWM, make a full wipe again and reboot!
Download Links
Version 1 (15/08/2013)
download // mirror (MD5: 4d68a3459b395bafa28ec659f7826c8a)
If I could help you.... I am happy if you press the THANKS Button! Or buy me a beer or coffee
Chancelog:
15.08.2013
- Thread Creation
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RESERVED FOR MODs​
nice work !!! WOW
Very good Teamwork!! Tanks for your great help!
Great work! I hate the Samsung interface.
Does the camera not work because of a kernel issue or the camera app ? Can components from Samsung's ROMs be swapped in to make the camera work ? (ie. kernel and camera app). I'm a n00b when it comes to low level Android stuff, but I have lots of ARM development boards (all running Arch+Debian) .
This is great! Been waiting for this.
The Camera not work because it is a other Hardware as the normal S4 have.
The Kernel in this ROM is from my deodexed I9295 ROM.
But the Samsung Camera App works only with TW framework.... so we search an other solution.
We have a few things for testing... other libs, other Camera Apps.... we will see!
i am willing to donate but how do you load this on the s4a i tried cwm.
joe
try this latest CWM 1.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387980
thats not updating either
I see that you have this labeled as the i9295 version in multiple spots in red, but just to be careful for people who don't read well, could you please put (NOT AT&T i537 VERSION)?
I have the att s4a that's my problem sorry.
mrmartin86 said:
I see that you have this labeled as the i9295 version in multiple spots in red, but just to be careful for people who don't read well, could you please put (NOT AT&T i537 VERSION)?
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This ROM ist ported and work on the
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
GT-I9295
ro.product.name=jactiveltexx
ro.product.device=jactivelte
AT&T devices are i537 ...
i will added this in the first Post and added a script in V2 how check before installed if it is the right device! I think this is the best solution....
And we can try to port it to the SGH-I537 tooo?
@illcaptive What device you have? An AT&T or an Int. GT-I9295 ?
Darkman said:
This ROM ist ported and work on the
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
GT-I9295
ro.product.name=jactiveltexx
ro.product.device=jactivelte
AT&T devices are i537 ...
i will added this in the first Post and added a script in V2 how check before installed if it is the right device! I think this is the best solution....
And we can try to port it to the SGH-I537 tooo?
@illcaptive What device you have? An AT&T or an Int. GT-I9295 ?
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I'm pretty sure that SGH-I537 boot loader is locked so no custom ROMs atm. My 2 cents.
emersonas said:
I'm pretty sure that SGH-I537 boot loader is locked so no custom ROMs atm. My 2 cents.
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i537 doesn't work
I just installed this on my i9295... the ROM is awesome, it's fast and smooth... but WiFi doesn't work (it doesn't allow me to turn it on). I'm having the same problem with NadMaj's ROM, any ideas what might be causing it ?
One User of my deodexed stock ROM reports the same issue with wlan .. at the moment i think it is a general problem of I9295 :silly: ... but i dont have this issue....
I m sure you have make a full wipe before or after flashing the ROM?
I did a user data wipe + wipe dalvik cache + wipe cache in CWM before flashing. I also tried flashing a UK ROM, booting, then wiping then installing your ROM. As I said, NadMaj's ROM is doing the same thing on my phone. The wifi works fine in the UK ROM (I found on SAMMobile).
Can you please test this ROM too?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2401301 this is a full stock ROM. Only deodexed....
Nevermind, I already downloaded it two days ago. I'm sideloading it now.
---------- Post added 19th August 2013 at 12:23 AM ---------- Previous post was 18th August 2013 at 11:46 PM ----------
@Darkman, I just tried the full stock ROm you linked to and that one's wifi also didn't want to switch on...

S4 bricked after flash stock german 4.3 > Omega 4.3

Hi All,
I think i bricked my S4 by accident, ill explain what i did.
I was on Omega V10 (android 4.2.2) for a while and everything worked fine.
As soon as the stock 4.3 version of samsung (german) came out i flashed it by this guide.
I did exactly as i was suppose to and it worked like a charm.
After working with the standard samsung 4.3 i wanted to go back to Omega ROM cause its much smoother.
I saw that Omega had just finished V13 (wich is 4.3) so i rooted my phone again, flashed Philz TouchWizz and flashed Omega V13.
After this the problems started, the flash worked but i couldnt get exchange to work to i wanted to go back to Stock samsung 4.3
When i flashed the german stock rom again the flash failed on the bootloader
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Now i can still install different roms, phone still boots but is very laggy, i have no sound and i cant make calls.
I still can root the phone, install Philz and actually i can do everything.
I can also still use Odin to flash whatever i need, only i cant get a succesfull bootloader flash
Kies also doesnt let me recover to stock.
So far i tried several stock roms, Omega and even google 4.3 versions, the problem isnt the roms it must be the bootloader (and yes i have knox 0x1 now)
I think i screwed up the bootloader and im on the verge of sending the phone back to the store.
Does anyone have an idea how i can get my phone working again?
Cheers !
Marty
Flash stock samsung with odin
Hi,
Have you tried to flash a stock samsung with odin? (from sammobile)
martyzzz said:
Hi All,
I think i bricked my S4 by accident, ill explain what i did.
I was on Omega V10 (android 4.2.2) for a while and everything worked fine.
As soon as the stock 4.3 version of samsung (german) came out i flashed it by this guide.
I did exactly as i was suppose to and it worked like a charm.
After working with the standard samsung 4.3 i wanted to go back to Omega ROM cause its much smoother.
I saw that Omega had just finished V13 (wich is 4.3) so i rooted my phone again, flashed Philz TouchWizz and flashed Omega V13.
After this the problems started, the flash worked but i couldnt get exchange to work to i wanted to go back to Stock samsung 4.3
When i flashed the german stock rom again the flash failed on the bootloader
Now i can still install different roms, phone still boots but is very laggy, i have no sound and i cant make calls.
I still can root the phone, install Philz and actually i can do everything.
I can also still use Odin to flash whatever i need, only i cant get a succesfull bootloader flash
Kies also doesnt let me recover to stock.
So far i tried several stock roms, Omega and even google 4.3 versions, the problem isnt the roms it must be the bootloader (and yes i have knox 0x1 now)
I think i screwed up the bootloader and im on the verge of sending the phone back to the store.
Does anyone have an idea how i can get my phone working again?
Cheers !
Marty
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Hi, I would try installing the 4.3 leak J3 from Sammobile which has 4 files.
rauldaz said:
Hi, I would try installing the 4.3 leak J3 from Sammobile which has 4 files.
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I did install the leak (the one with 4 files) but it fails all the time on the bootloader file, see the screenshot ive posted.
I can flash the 3 other files but not the BL file.
I did manage today to install the 3 files with a different BL file, this one : GSM_Modem_XXUEMJ5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUBMH1 (from Omega rom)
But the Phone still doesnt work
That guide you followed is for the I9500. Your signature says you have a I9505. You are not going to tell me you flashed a rom for a different phone onto your phone or are you?
martyzzz: i went to omega 13.1 from phoenix 3.0 and had almost same issue as you with phone lag - no sound - cant make or receive any calls.
i flashed back to 4.2 and still same issue.
i thought i am alone but looks like something in omega caused this.
my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502196
any1 plz
I also came from 4.3 german stock fw (mj5).... i don' t have any of these problems... only problem i have is: i cannot make a mobile hotspot anymore... anyone got an idea?
Sry i post my question into your thread but i'm not often in here and don't exactly know what to do...
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

[Q] How does Towelroot change how I install a custom rom on my phone?

So, I've been too scared to update my unbranded S4 (still on 4.2.2 stock) but it looks like this Towelroot changes the game somewhat.
So, from my understanding, if I wanted to install say, the GPE rom, this would be the process:
1) Install towelroot and root phone
2) Install a custom recovery such as TWRP
3) Install GPE rom
Does towelroot come with a recovery or do I have to install one manually (flashing via Odin?) Is Towelroot compatible with 4.2.2 or would I need to update my phone with the official OTAs? Am I right in assuming updating via the OTA installs the bootloader which comes with KNOX?
Thank you
Crosshash said:
So, I've been too scared to update my unbranded S4 (still on 4.2.2 stock) but it looks like this Towelroot changes the game somewhat.
So, from my understanding, if I wanted to install say, the GPE rom, this would be the process:
1) Install towelroot and root phone
2) Install a custom recovery such as TWRP
3) Install GPE rom
Does towelroot come with a recovery or do I have to install one manually (flashing via Odin?) Is Towelroot compatible with 4.2.2 or would I need to update my phone with the official OTAs? Am I right in assuming updating via the OTA installs the bootloader which comes with KNOX?
Thank you
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Hi,
the steps describe are right , you need to root your phone ( step 1) , you need to install a custom recovery ( step 2 , not included in step 1) at this point your warranty will be void if you have a knox enable bootloader and finally install custom rom ( step 3)
As mention by geohot
Definitely invited: AT&T GS5, Verizon GS5, GS4 Active, Nexus 5
May have some troubles at the door but invited: AT&T/Verizon Note 3
Possibly invited: Every Android phone with a kernel build date < Jun 3
what model S4 you have , I know for sure all I9500 4.2.2 have the old bootloader so as long as you do not update the bootloader you can use any method you want to root and have no problem with knox. Confirm this for your phone and DO NOT UPDATE THE BOOTLOADER
MAX 404 said:
Hi,
the steps describe are right , you need to root your phone ( step 1) , you need to install a custom recovery ( step 2 , not included in step 1) at this point your warranty will be void if you have a knox enable bootloader and finally install custom rom ( step 3)
As mention by geohot
Definitely invited: AT&T GS5, Verizon GS5, GS4 Active, Nexus 5
May have some troubles at the door but invited: AT&T/Verizon Note 3
Possibly invited: Every Android phone with a kernel build date < Jun 3
what model S4 you have , I know for sure all I9500 4.2.2 have the old bootloader so as long as you do not update the bootloader you can use any method you want to root and have no problem with knox. Confirm this for your phone and DO NOT UPDATE THE BOOTLOADER
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Ah sorry, here are the details for my phone:
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So, apart from installing the official OTA Galaxy S4 update, is it unlikely I'll end up updating the Bootloader?
Thank you
Crosshash said:
Ah sorry, here are the details for my phone:
So, apart from installing the official OTA Galaxy S4 update, is it unlikely I'll end up updating the Bootloader?
Thank you
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Hi ,
I am 100% sure all 4.2.2 are old bootloader ( if you want to make sure go to download mode and see if there is any knox related text)
As long as you do not do any official OTA or flashing with Odin any >4.2.2 stock rom you are knox free .
MAX 404 said:
Hi ,
I am 100% sure all 4.2.2 are old bootloader ( if you want to make sure go to download mode and see if there is any knox related text)
As long as you do not do any official OTA or flashing with Odin any >4.2.2 stock rom you are knox free .
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Fantastic, thank you. I checked and there was nothing related to KNOX on the Download Mode screen. Guess I'll be flashing GPE now.
Thanks again

How to root S5 (G900F) running Lollipop without tripping KNOX counter ?

Hi,
I'm a new Samsung Galaxy S5 user, I have a S5 SM-G900F model running Lollipop stock rom with G900FXXU1BNL9 baseband version, LRX21T.G900FXXU1BNL9 build number and Knox 2.3, i want to know how to root and flash a custom rom without tripping Knox counter (0X0).
Help please...
No method yet, only downgrading to KK
I don't believe there is a way right now. Towelroot will usually do it but your build date is most likely too new. You can wait till its updated to work with your phone or trip the counter ?
Although I could be wrong.
Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
Towelroot only works with KK builds, and they have to be dated prior to June 2014 iirc
The dev of Towelroot "Geohot" works for Google now too, so.... updating it, maybe not
Thx guys for your replies...so the only way is to downgrade to KK, right? How to do that?
Grab a stock KK ROM for your model S5 from sammobile, flash using ODIN
Instructions are on the ROM download page and scattered around XDA in most threads
*Detection* said:
Grab a stock KK ROM for your model S5 from sammobile, flash using ODIN
Instructions are on the ROM download page and scattered around XDA in most threads
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So...i only have to download a rom from SamMobile and flash thru Odin? How to know which the correct one to download?
You enter your phone make, model and country/region into the search panels
For example, this is for mine:
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Downloading the stock 4.4.2 rom for my model, after i flash the rom thru Odin, can i root with towelroot app and supersu? And after root can i flash a custom rom without trigger knox?
Flashing Stock ROM = KNOX 0x0
Flashing Custom ROM / Recovery = KNOX 0x1
You can root with Towelroot if the ROM you are flashing is from before June 2014 iirc
Then yes you can install SuperSU
*Detection* said:
Flashing Stock ROM = KNOX 0x0
Flashing Custom ROM / Recovery = KNOX 0x1
You can flash with Towelroot if the ROM you are flashing is from before June 2014 iirc
Then yes you can install SuperSU
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Nope is from September...
Then towelroot won't work
You either need a build from before that date, or flash the kernel of a build from before that date, root, then flash back your original kernel
Don't know where to get those files from, but plenty of threads with people posting links kicking about, if I find any I`ll post them - but you'll likely need to request the specific version for your ROM
*Detection* said:
Then towelroot won't work
You either need a build from before that date, or flash the kernel of a build from before that date, root, then flash back your original kernel
Don't know where to get those files from, but plenty of threads with people posting links kicking about, if I find any I`ll post them - but you'll likely need to request the specific version for your ROM
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But if I flash a rom from June?
hXc71 said:
But if I flash a rom from June?
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I ask the same question. [emoji14]
hXc71 said:
But if I flash a rom from June?
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Then you should be able to root with towelroot fine without flashing any other kernels - it's ROMs built after then that is the issue
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But if I flash a rom from June?
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Sorry for the late reply, but you may flash the latest kitkat fw, than an older kernel compatible with towelroot, than root, than reflash the current kernel and you're done!
Knox 0x0 and root enabled
downgrading to kitkat didnt helped < july
I tried all the things but didnt worked
flashed earlier build of kernal and tried
flashed whole rom (early build. First KK rom)
None of them worked for me
well i am a G900H user. I dun think theres exception for exynos varients.
There seems to be some disagreement over what I am about to type.......but this is what I've read about several times........
Downgrading from Lollipop back to KitKat *may* not work........
The Lollipop builds seem to include enhanced security (in the bootloader or kernel.....or somewhere like that) which remains in place even if the phone is flashed back to KitKat. This enhanced security 'patches' the exploit that Towelroot took advantage of, rendering the app ineffective for rooting EVEN IF the compatible kernel or firmware is flashed. Basically, once Lollipop is on your phone, Towelroot won't work no matter what you do to try to get around it.......
As I said, this is only information that I've read, and I *might* have misunderstood......but there it is.
Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F

G900F Root, OTA and KNOX

Hello there,
got a few noob questions about my S5 (G900F, stock, BOJ1 atm). I have searched online, but could not get good answers.
I want to play a litte with root, remove ads, try a few roms, ... I am not worried about my warranty, but i want to have the possibility to go back to stock and use it like i am using it now (get OTA, use private mode, ...). I want to try the Android M update without problems if its ready
As i understand, i have to use Odin to flash TWRP. Then backup everything with TWRP to be safe. After that i can use TWRP to flash custom roms or root my stock rom. If i want back, i can restore the backup.
With this method i will set KNOX to 1 and void my warranty. That means i will not receive OTAs, even with stock rom? Can i use private mode with KNOX 1 in stock rom? Are there other features which i could not use with KNOX set to 1?
Thanks in advance.
KNOX 0x1 doesn't stop OTA, Device Status "Custom" is what stops OTA (Root / custom recovery etc)
But flashing back to stock with ODIN and a stock ROM from sammobile will fix that and you'll get your OTA - that's what I do for new update, then root and TWRP again once it's updated
Private mode, fingerprint unlock etc etc all still work with KNOX 0x1
I haven't found anything that KNOX 0x1 prevents from working and I've had mine 0x1 for about a year, I have read it might affect the ability to join enterprise networks, but never tried
Thanks and nice to hear.
I thought i could keep custom recovery and restore my backup from there...
So i will download the file from sammobile with PDA and CSC "G900FXXU1BOJ1" ?
Does it reset the custom recovery too?
Thanks again =)
You can keep custom recovery and restore your backup, but when you make the backup, you will have already flashed the custom recovery in order to do so, meaning it will backup custom recovery, and when you restore that backup, it will restore the custom recovery too, keeping your device status custom
Only way to return it back to Official for OTA, would be find the stock recovery and flash that, or flash that stock ROM from sammobile
I've got a copy of the stock BOJ1 ROM you can use instead of waiting for sammobile slow downloads
Code:
https://mega.nz/#!fVhhzRBC!A79uC8Fgg1mGCZOaujQCzBxcUUN9z_ctVVkigD8ffVM
It's the BTU (United Kingdom region)
Yes, flashing a stock ROM will restore the recovery back to stock too
Thanks, this will be much faster =)
Does BTU only mean the language? I am not exactly sure what i need
I live in Germany and i think i got no carrier? Bought on amazon^^
BTU is just the region code for United Kingdom carrier free, the code for Germany carrier free is DBT by the looks of it
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Nice
So i know enough to start. Thanks =)
Just one last small question: The odin version doesn't matter?
Different versions may work, but go with the latest to ensure compatibility
3.10.7
If this helps: If youre going to a Marshmallow ROM I'd recommend ALXNDR's DevBase, it's got a few nice tweaks to it like init.d support & the latest SuperSU (I think it's debloated also)
I've had a flawless experience with Marshmallow on the S5. Battery is way better and the phone is much smoother! I also flashed the S6/S7 keyboard, media sounds, S7 launcher (no weather widget though), and new S-Voice, Phone/Contacts apps definitely recommend it!
Good luck!
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I also flashed the S6/S7 keyboard, media sounds, S7 launcher (no weather widget though), and new S-Voice, Phone/Contacts apps definitely recommend it!
Good luck!
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Where did you get the keyboard and media please? I wouldn't mind having them if I choose to trial CM13 again as the media on CM ROMs is awful.
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Where did you get the keyboard and media please? I wouldn't mind having them if I choose to trial CM13 again as the media on CM ROMs is awful.
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I mean the actual Marshmallow touchwiz!
The firmware was leaked and there are already some stable ROMs with everything working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/themes-apps/s7-edge-ported-apps-including-camera-t3328739
Don't flash the weather widget as it will crash your SystemUI however everything else worked fine for me.
The attached file is the keyboard zip which just needs flashing.

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