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stuck at android boot screen Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 (US Cellular)
hey folks
Successfully rooted My Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 (US Cellular) with CF-Auto-Root then i messed that up installing a rom that probably wasnt compatable with my device. so I went to install the stock firmware. and that didnt work odin said fail and im stuck with my phone's not working. its stuck on android boot screen. and wont do anything else.
Root
Does any one happen to know what roots are available for g900r4 on 5.0?
zaduro said:
hey folks
Successfully rooted My Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 (US Cellular) with CF-Auto-Root then i messed that up installing a rom that probably wasnt compatable with my device. so I went to install the stock firmware. and that didnt work odin said fail and im stuck with my phone's not working. its stuck on android boot screen. and wont do anything else.
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Did you back anything up in your custom recovery? Even if you didnt check backups in recovery or factory reset. Did you wipe cache, dalvik, and everything for the rom, did you dirty flash?
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Jasonhtb said:
Does any one happen to know what roots are available for g900r4 on 5.0?
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Yes, I just updated to stock LP 5.0 via odin and then rooted and flashed custom recovery. I used the CF-auto-root (for G900R4) method on odin and flashed Philz 6.26.2 for custom recovery. Make sure under settings/security you have the "Reactivation Lock" box-unchecked.
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Is cf auto root safe... I've seen people use it and they get stuck at the end part where its on the red Android logo
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If I flash the cf auto root file do I have to flash the recovery I just want root to remove bloatware and use greenify
Samuel.v said:
Is cf auto root safe... I've seen people use it and they get stuck at the end part where its on the red Android logo
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If I flash the cf auto root file do I have to flash the recovery I just want root to remove bloatware and use greenify
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It is safe and will root your phone with out issue. Of course you could always just go with the standard "flash recovery in Odin and flash Supersu in recovery". Simple.
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Thanks I will try cf auto root , I hope it'll work with android lollipop
How would I go back to the stock lollipop ROM... I'm really confused my baseband version is BOG2 and I'm currently on ressurecion ROM remix... The problem is I don't have a CSC or PDA version number... Do I just flash the BOG2 version please help
Samuel.v said:
How would I go back to the stock lollipop ROM... I'm really confused my baseband version is BOG2 and I'm currently on ressurecion ROM remix... The problem is I don't have a CSC or PDA version number... Do I just flash the BOG2 version please help
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Download the latest firmware for our devise. It is a tar.md5 file. Open Odin. Connect your phone. Place the .tar.md5 file in the PDA section. Click start. Done.
Assuming you have Odin and drivers installed correctly.
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I'll give it a try thanks which version of Odin should I use
Edit 2: Never mind I put a lot of thought into this I might just stay on my custom ROM.... This is the only phone I have for 14 months then I will maybe get a new one, I really don't want to screw this up, I'll be stuck with a flip phone for 14 months
Samuel.v said:
I'll give it a try thanks which version of Odin should I use
3.10
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I download the latest one right BOG2 ???
I'm very concerned about doing this because I read in another thread, same issue that happended to my phone it ended up getting stuck on the us cellular 4g LTE screen and wouldn't do anything... After the guy flashed the stock ROM the phone was still stuck on the same screen after clearing the cache and factory resetting. I don't want this happening to my phone
Samuel.v said:
I download the latest one right BOG2 ???
I'm very concerned about doing this because I read in another thread, same issue that happended to my phone it ended up getting stuck on the us cellular 4g LTE screen and wouldn't do anything... After the guy flashed the stock ROM the phone was still stuck on the same screen after clearing the cache and factory resetting. I don't want this happening to my phone
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Unless you flash firmware that is not compatible with our devised and you're using the latest firmware for our devise, along with the correct version of Odin, you will have no issues.
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Honestly don't know if I want to go back to stock now found a really stable custom ROM
I was recently given this phone, on it Anroid 5.0
im finding its both a good an bad thing lol.
Are the us cellular links for 5.0 android correct?
Samsung doesn't have an unlocker but seemed to have the rest
Im a newb but from what i noticed upon writing all my phone info down, and correct me if im wrong but it looks to be that if you know your boot loader snd region of world the phone is from you can figure out that Your PdA is exactly the same az your bootloader and
The CSC is identical to pda EXCEPT for the 3 letters after G900R4 _ _ _
Those are your Country of origin or region
I lost my root. Tried using Mobile Odin and checked the everroot. But apparently it did not work. My problem is I want to go back to 4.4.2 stock firmware and I do not have a pc or mac at the moment. Can I use the stock 5.0 recovery to flash back to 4.4.2?
Mine may not be 100% on the authentic side. I just learned that the person who gave it to me got it from a rep at a t-mobile store because an anon customer had left it at the store stating that it had been reported stolen.. and it needs to be unlocked from Us Cellular
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I have a few discrepancies with
A couple number strings or the lack of their prescence
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Great Post
Hello,
Id like to give a big thank you to all the developers/contributors that put together the rooting instructions in the developer section
A few days ago i successfully rooted my smg900r4!
it was very simple, and quick process using the instructions in the developer thread.
Using cf auto, super su, and odin. And Kies as backup
I will notate i had a little hiccup in the process.
It was a file type conflict regarding the samsung usb driver download zip being set to open in windows 8 and the desktop i used that was running windows 10.
Once i realized what the issue was a coulple setting adjustmemts later and i was done!
And as stated its rock solid stable
I am on stock rom etc.
I have installed the following apps and granted root access to them
- Apps2Sd (this is a very excellent multi function application !
- Busybox on rails
- App Manager iii (i had this installed prior to rooting the device.)
- Wifi Connection Manager
Couple questions;
Since ive installed the multi function Apps2SD application, is it redundant to keep app manager iii installed?
Are the hidden menus and settings only accessible by using the shortcut app found in playstore?
smg900r4 on tapatalk
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Hi,
I had my S4 (Rogers) on stock ROM with root. I want to put back the original ROM so I can upgrade to 4.3. I used Kies to put back original ROM but now when I try to upgrade I get a message saying my phone was modified and I cannot upgrade. How do I put the original ROM so I can upgrade my phone? Do I have to flash a ROM with Odin and if so where do I get the original ROM for my phone (Rogers).
Thanks.
Ignore this post. You have an i337m. That method will not work for you.
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HORiZUN said:
Get the mf3 md5 files, put phone into download mode, use Odin to restore to stock.
You will be able to update after that, but I'm pretty sure I read they pulled the update due to issues people were having.
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what issues ? I got mine from Bell yesterday and its an update worth the trouble to go back to stock IMO.
Im very happy with 4.3.
Problems appear to be isolated within AT&T users.
http://m.gsmarena.com/android_43_update_for_at_t_galaxy_s4_gets_delayed_as_well-news-7209.php
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in general, to unroot your phone,
Open SuperSu, go to the Settings tab, scroll down until you will find Full unroot. Click it and proceed with the instructions.
Good luck, let me know if it worked for you
HORiZUN said:
Problems appear to be isolated within AT&T users.
http://m.gsmarena.com/android_43_update_for_at_t_galaxy_s4_gets_delayed_as_well-news-7209.php
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the OP says he is with Rogers...
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love is me said:
in general, to unroot your phone,
Open SuperSu, go to the Settings tab, scroll down until you will find Full unroot. Click it and proceed with the instructions.
Good luck, let me know if it worked for you
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Triangle away + Unroot (SuperSU) wasnt enougn in my case. I had to install an Official Stock ROM and then proceed with OTA update.
slam666 said:
Hi,
I had my S4 (Rogers) on stock ROM with root. I want to put back the original ROM so I can upgrade to 4.3. I used Kies to put back original ROM but now when I try to upgrade I get a message saying my phone was modified and I cannot upgrade. How do I put the original ROM so I can upgrade my phone? Do I have to flash a ROM with Odin and if so where do I get the original ROM for my phone (Rogers).
Thanks.
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sammobile.com has the new Rogers 4.3 MK6 .tar file in the firmware section.....download and flash 4.3 via Odin.
I did unroot too my device status is still custom. I tried flashing AMG1 on top still says custom...
duykhang524 said:
I did unroot too my device status is still custom. I tried flashing AMG1 on top still says custom...
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No matter what stock rom I try to use, oden fails with a write protection enabled. Actually I see this write protection on the phone when I start it in download mode. Can someone help me with this.
Thanks
Same here, I flashed the stock rom so no root or any custom anything but I still can't get OTA updates
unroot not success
Relayers said:
the OP says he is with Rogers...
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Triangle away + Unroot (SuperSU) wasnt enougn in my case. I had to install an Official Stock ROM and then proceed with OTA update.
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that is not the way to unroot i have already tried this but still device is rooted now its show modified when i try to update.
reddysp said:
that is not the way to unroot i have already tried this but still device is rooted now its show modified when i try to update.
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You have to make sure busybox gets uninstalled also. Sometimes it is left there and that trips the custom status.
So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
If you need to ask these questions you should not have rooted. Look in the general forum.
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jd1639 said:
If you need to ask these questions you should not have rooted. Look in the general forum.
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I freely admit that I'm new to this, so no reason to point that out. There are other reasons to root besides flashing custom ROMs, and I don't see any reason why I shouldn't have rooted. Every time I look through threads for my build, people just say that it can't be rooted (which is obviously no longer the case, since I'm successfully rooted). I just want to know what kind of capabilities I should look into, and as I understand it, the best way to do that and start tinkering is by using Safestrap.
Safestrap will allow you to flash touch wiz based roms. What firmware are you on?
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jd1639 said:
Safestrap will allow you to flash touch wiz based roms. What firmware are you on?
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I'm running 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0-1125940.
go4bacon said:
I'm running 4.4.2, Kernel 3.4.0-1125940.
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What's your baseband?
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jd1639 said:
What's your baseband?
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I think it's I337UCUFNC1.
go4bacon said:
I think it's I337UCUFNC1.
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You're on nc1 firmware. Look for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
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go4bacon said:
So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
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Safestrap 3.72...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udgft6eu2d0fv8r/Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
Make sure you read read read.
After flashing a rom such as Goldeneye inrecovery dont reboot system go back to the home and flash the proper kernel modules and super user.zip. If on golden eye..As far as i know you cannot flash custom kernels
spirodave said:
Safestrap 3.72...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/udgft6eu2d0fv8r/Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
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This is so frustrating. I installed the .apk successfully, but tapping "Install Recovery" doesn't seem to work. I get a "Installation Complete" pop-up, but it still shows as uninstalled and I can't boot into SS. I haven't heard of anyone having this problem before.
go4bacon said:
So I've seen these threads before, but not for this build (since this Towelroot solution is so new). Here's what's going on.
Many of you have probably heard that NC1 is now rootable via a program called Towelroot (I'm a new user so XDA won't allow me to post a link, but it's the first result on Google). I am now successfully rooted, running 4.4.2 KitKat, build number KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1.
The problem is, I have no idea where to go from here. I'm told that since the bootloaders are still locked, I can't directly flash any custom roms with common recoveries. However, I have heard of Safestrap. So here are my questions:
What version of Safestrap should I install?
What can I do with Safestrap? In other words, can I run CM, Carbon, GPE and the like?
This may be asking a little much, but how do I go about running any of the above ROMs?
I feel really dumb asking all of these basic questions, but I'll probably end up feeling a lot more stupid if I brick my phone because I didn't ask the right questions. Thanks!
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As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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go4bacon said:
This is so frustrating. I installed the .apk successfully, but tapping "Install Recovery" doesn't seem to work. I get a "Installation Complete" pop-up, but it still shows as uninstalled and I can't boot into SS. I haven't heard of anyone having this problem before.
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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spirodave said:
As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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These are links .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 this is for Nb1_Stock_Rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 this is to downgrade
If all else fails then downgrade and get to stockrootednb1. You should have no issues using safestrap with NB1
spirodave said:
As far as i know so far you can only install safestrap compatible roms ..Aosp such as cm and others I havent tried .. Safestrap gives you an option to create multiple rom slots ..Therefore you can run multiple roms without wiping one . If you have any other ?s feel free to PM me . I have only had this phone 2 weeks and it has been a learning process with 2 bricks .. So you can imagine that i have learned the do and dont dos . Mainly it happened when i got vague answers from others.. But youll will find everyone here is willing to help in one way or another.. Just dont post in the wrong thread ..LOL
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Yes i understand ..I was about to throw my phone against the wall multiple times.. I can offer what has worked for me .. Downgrade to mk2. 4.3. You will get a semi functioning (No wifi or data) but thats ok .. Then you root it with kingo. And install safestrap 3.71 .. Then boot into recovery and flash Nb1_100%_Stock_Rooted.zip. Dont reboot system at that point reboot into download mode and flash the Modules. That will get you to a Stock rooted NB1 . Then there you can install 3.72 safetstrap.. this seems like a process which it is .. But it sounds like safestrap is giving you a problem with NC1.. I can confirm the method above works as i have done it multiple times.. Try to find a solution for your safestrap problem first. By the way . When you reboot your phone it should give you the option to go to recovery or system.. You dont need to choose reboot recovery.
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Also i only see safestrap for Nb1 not Nc1 ..Seems like it should be compatible Though
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These are links .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 this is for Nb1_Stock_Rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 this is to downgrade
If all else fails then downgrade and get to stockrootednb1. You should have no issues using safestrap with NB1
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Lmfao or you could get SELinux Mode Changer and set to permissive and not go through any of that and safestrap will install perfectly on 4.2.2 NC1
dude52 said:
Lmfao or you could get SELinux Mode Changer and set to permissive and not go through any of that and safestrap will install perfectly on 4.2.2 NC1
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Thought NC1 was 4.4.kklmao on this end now
But good to know ..So SElinux mode changer will fix the safestrap issue on NC1 ?. could have saved me a whole night .. I have been cramming all this info in in one week bieng i just bought this device .. Gues that is what happens reading outdated threads.. Coming from a tmobile gs2 flashing world to this BS locked boot loader has been an experience .. What next your gonna tell me i can install a custom kernel to over clock with this Bl. Can I? lol..No but im serious
Hey, OP. Did you get everything working? I was curious if you got ss 3.72 working on NC1. I need to reflash my ROM (Hyperdrive RLS16) and was thinking I would update from NB1 to NC1 during the process if it was possible. Thanks.
SELinux Mode Changer fixes SafeStrap for NC1
Guedeaux said:
Hey, OP. Did you get everything working? I was curious if you got ss 3.72 working on NC1. I need to reflash my ROM (Hyperdrive RLS16) and was thinking I would update from NB1 to NC1 during the process if it was possible. Thanks.
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Works fine. Just finally rooted my S4 and TWRP backed up without having to wipe/reload/restore anything at all.
TowelRoot + Safestrap-JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk + ModeChanger = easy peasy Root & Restore
Phone is rooted via Towelroot. I have tried literally every recovery I can find. CWM, Philztouch, TWRP, etc. Most of them fail when I try to flash them with Odin, Safestrap simply doesn't install. What am I missing?
Safe Strap is the Only recovery for this device. It appears that the NC4 Kernel is keeping you from flashing in recovery. Look on the lats two pages of the SS thread (look for post 1240) and it will give you the proper information.
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phillymade said:
Safe Strap is the Only recovery for this device. It appears that the NC4 Kernel is keeping you from flashing in recovery. Look on the lats two pages of the SS thread (look for post 1240) and it will give you the proper information.
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OK, I finally got SafeStrap to work - not sure what I was doing differently this time but it worked. Got into SS bootloader, but now any ROM I try to flash, the phone goes to a black screen and locks out (have to yank battery) after the flash completes and I reboot. It goes to a black screen (off) 10 sec after the Safe Strap enabled screen. The last ROM I tried was the latest Hyperdrive which is supposed to be 900V 4.4.2 compatible?
Thanks again!
dubseven said:
OK, I finally got SafeStrap to work - not sure what I was doing differently this time but it worked. Got into SS bootloader, but now any ROM I try to flash, the phone goes to a black screen and locks out (have to yank battery) after the flash completes and I reboot. It goes to a black screen (off) 10 sec after the Safe Strap enabled screen. The last ROM I tried was the latest Hyperdrive which is supposed to be 900V 4.4.2 compatible?
Thanks again!
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You are correct, it is 4.4.2 compatible. But its NC2 compatible. My apologies, I see you rooted with safe strap so this means you are on the official OTA NC4 witch contains the new kernel. This is why you can not flash anything. Go to this thread, and start at post #1244 this wil help get you in the right direction. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610&page=125
Hope this helps, and good luck
Safestrap can only flash to stock ROM at the moment until SafeStrap 3.75 comes out
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Thanks and a Q
phillymade said:
You are correct, it is 4.4.2 compatible. But its NC2 compatible. My apologies, I see you rooted with safe strap so this means you are on the official OTA NC4 witch contains the new kernel. This is why you can not flash anything. Go to this thread, and start at post #1244 this wil help get you in the right direction. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610&page=125
Hope this helps, and good luck
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I appreciate your help here. I wanted to check whether this will work on the Verizon Note 3 (SM900VVRUCNC4) Is this "NC4?"
I'd like to get to a point where I don't have to keep deferring the next google push-up. I'm a noobie. I flashed custom roms on my S3 but I can't remember how. I might have gotten TWRP working on it....for my Note 3 I just want to be able to try different roms and stay clear of google/verizon and whoever else is trying to control MY phone. I'm not cavalier about the tech. It's just that I'm learning GIS and Linux and earning a living. So I can use all the generosity I can find here.
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Eddie Del said:
Safestrap can only flash to stock ROM at the moment until SafeStrap 3.75 comes out
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What is Jasmine rom 1.6?
alt230 said:
I appreciate your help here. I wanted to check whether this will work on the Verizon Note 3 (SM900VVRUCNC4) Is this "NC4?"
I'd like to get to a point where I don't have to keep deferring the next google push-up. I'm a noobie. I flashed custom roms on my S3 but I can't remember how. I might have gotten TWRP working on it....for my Note 3 I just want to be able to try different roms and stay clear of google/verizon and whoever else is trying to control MY phone. I'm not cavalier about the tech. It's just that I'm learning GIS and Linux and earning a living. So I can use all the generosity I can find here.
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What is Jasmine rom 1.6?
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It is the NC4 based Custom ROM
Just recently bought an S5 which has 5.0 installed and my notebook won't boot so I have nobaccess to a computer, Is there any way to root my S5 and install a custom rom?
Tried a few apps but no luck
ryanraven said:
Just recently bought an S5 which has 5.0 installed and my notebook won't boot so I have nobaccess to a computer, Is there any way to root my S5 and install a custom rom?
Tried a few apps but no luck
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if your phone can handle mobile odin than your ready to go
Not that I'm aware of, afaik CF Auto Root is the only method for Lollipop, If you'd been on KitKat you could have used Towelroot
Not know anyone else with a PC you could borrow?
Library computer?
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ad0dh67 said:
if your phone can handle mobile odin than your ready to go
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He'd need to be already rooted for Mobile ODIN to allow flashing a ROM, and it doesn't work on Lollipop anyway last time I checked
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Not that I'm aware of, afaik CF Auto Root is the only method for Lollipop, If you'd been on KitKat you could have used Towelroot
Not know anyone else with a PC you could borrow?
Library computer?
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He'd need to be already rooted for Mobile ODIN to allow flashing a ROM, and it doesn't work on Lollipop anyway last time I checked
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jep your right, well then he has to find someone with a pc lol
Thanks everyone, managed to make a XP bootable USB and wipe netbook, just rooted S5 now to find a good ROM to use KK of course since LP has memory leak
Hi Everyone,
I did a little thread cleaning. Please remember to always post respectfully and that there is nothing wrong with walking away from an argument...or reporting and issue and then walking away from it. It is really easy for things to be misconstrued and then an argument (or worse) breaks out.
Thanks!
Is it necessary to give flash CF auto root????? Yesterday i went official rom of samsung galaxy s5 and rooted also with out CF auto root. I face a problem. I didn't use mooded play store.... It was crashing...... please tell me something........
Go to a website and download host editor
Then enter the app after download and press and hold the 2 different bars
After that there should be a # with arrows around it
Tap on it and then go back to play store.
Need root
Hello, before now i have rooted htc my touch 4g and moto razr xt912 i have also installed a couple of roms on both those phones so i am familiar with rooting and installing roms.
But I had no idea that rooting and installing roms on galaxy s5 will be this tricky so please bear with me as i tell you guys what i know so far. So i know that geohot's towelroot apk isn't working on my phone because it is of a higher firmware right? So what i need to do is downgrade my phone to a version that makes the towelroot apk work right?
The things I'm having major issues understanding are what is samsung knox exactly? also what is the full form of NE9 and N12? I also realize that i cant install clockword mod recovery so what should i use to back up the current rom on my phone incase i mess up?
Please point out if I'm asking the wrong questions and any and all help is very much appreciated so thanks in advance.
I'm guessing your not using a dev edition s5 so your bootloader is locked and also guessing your on the nk2 build (find in settings/about phone...), correct?
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Also what is your end goal? Ex. Looking to be rooted on lollipop with the native tether app working. If so you simply need to downgrade your kernel, use towel root v3, install busy box then safestrap, update SU and re flash the kernel you started with. That will bring you right back to where you are now but with root and ability to make a back up. Detailed explanation with software links found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Just scroll down to "How to root NK2" and follow the instructions step by step. All the links for the software you need are below that. Just make sure you have a copy of the kernel you have now to flash back to after your done with the downgrade, root, and safestrap install. Also don't worry to much about screwing up Odin is going to be your new best friend and there is a copy of the original software on that page to restore your phone from a softbrick
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I'm guessing your not using a dev edition s5 so your bootloader is locked and also guessing your on the nk2 build (find in settings/about phone...), correct?
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Also what is your end goal? Ex. Looking to be rooted on lollipop with the native tether app working. If so you simply need to downgrade your kernel, use towel root v3, install busy box then safestrap, update SU and re flash the kernel you started with. That will bring you right back to where you are now but with root and ability to make a back up. Detailed explanation with software links found here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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Just scroll down to "How to root NK2" and follow the instructions step by step. All the links for the software you need are below that. Just make sure you have a copy of the kernel you have now to flash back to after your done with the downgrade, root, and safestrap install. Also don't worry to much about screwing up Odin is going to be your new best friend and there is a copy of the original software on that page to restore your phone from a softbrick
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Well my build appears to be n12 and yes the bootloader is locked on my verizon galaxy s5.
I'm looking to root my phone and remove all verizon apps and try the roms that are available. So how can i downgrade my kernel and back up my current rom? do i have to use odin? is there a specific version of odin software for galaxy s5?
Thanks a lot for your reply.
Start with following that link I gave you and get rooted install busy box and safestrap then up date your SU and flash back to your existing kernel make a backup and you can go from there with no fear ...
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Mad.Matt said:
Start with following that link I gave you and get rooted install busy box and safestrap then up date your SU and flash back to your existing kernel make a backup and you can go from there with no fear ...
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The correct order would be get root with towelroot, install supersu from playstore, update it's binaries. Reboot, then install busybody and lastly safestrap.
Yes and no I prefer to use safestrap to install the SU update rather than playstore which you will find in the instructions I provided with the link ... just follow them explicitly and you will find a quick and easy solution to your request ... not to mention the fight with fc you have to endeavor to do it his way ... but I digress. Don't take it from just me, follow the links instructions and ask any questions you need to along the way
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Thanks a lot for the help that was provided to me I am happy to announce that because of you guys assistance I was able to root my phone, thanks again.
Newbee with a question
Hi, I'm Maypo1, Ihope I'm not out of line in this forum,but I read it and have 1 question. I have an S5 SM-900V Kit Kat 4.4.4 with firmware ending in ANK7,because I had a fat thumb and mistakenly downloaded the first of 2 downloads to Lollypop. ? does this screw up my chances of downgrading and rooting to N12 or NGC I have already downloaded odin 3.10, and both roms from SamMobile on my laptopand am ready to try this all out.
Thank's in advance Maypo1
Maypo1 said:
Hi, I'm Maypo1, Ihope I'm not out of line in this forum,but I read it and have 1 question. I have an S5 SM-900V Kit Kat 4.4.4 with firmware ending in ANK7,because I had a fat thumb and mistakenly downloaded the first of 2 downloads to Lollypop. ? does this screw up my chances of downgrading and rooting to N12 or NGC I have already downloaded odin 3.10, and both roms from SamMobile on my laptopand am ready to try this all out.
Thank's in advance Maypo1
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I think you should create a new thread to ask a question.