Hi,
In my possession i have the following firmwares:
...BOC4
...BOD5
and my phone is installed on the ...BOG5 firmware.
I wanted to know out of the above three which firmwares can be rooted, if any? So that i can flash the rootable firmware on my S5 verizon and root the phone.
thanks.
smn216 said:
Hi,
In my possession i have the following firmwares:
...BOC4
...BOD5
and my phone is installed on the ...BOG5 firmware.
I wanted to know out of the above three which firmwares can be rooted, if any? So that i can flash the rootable firmware on my S5 verizon and root the phone.
thanks.
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Your question has already been answered in a previous thread you started. Your phone is on BOG5 firmware therefore the only firmware you can flash onto your phone is BOG5. BOC4 and BOD5 can be rooted, but you cannot flash either onto your phone. Your phone cannot be rooted.
Ouch! Frosty are we? Must have been a bad day as usual for you..
Anyway, FYI: I didn't ask that question before, I asked about downgrading ans this is about replacing current 5.0 firmwares with other 5.0 firmwares.
Lighten up man, take it easy with life and you won't be so bitter all the the time.
smn216 said:
Ouch! Frosty are we? Must have been a bad day as usual for you..
Anyway, FYI: I didn't ask that question before, I asked about downgrading ans this is about replacing current 5.0 firmwares with other 5.0 firmwares.
Lighten up man, take it easy with life and you won't be so bitter all the the time.
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The problem is this question has been asked many times and the answer will never change. If you are on OG5, you cannot downgrade, you cannot flash backwards, and you cannot root. Period. Sorry, but you can thank Verizon and Samsung for that.
Any likely root to come out in the near future then? For example when this version of firmware gets old and they get another update firmware released.
Not unless someone finds a usable exploit. Possible, but not looking very good.
smn216 said:
Any likely root to come out in the near future then? For example when this version of firmware gets old and they get another update firmware released.
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Do everyone here a favor and search before you post. It is rule#1, and your questions have all been answered countless times. Maybe YOU should give it a rest instead.
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Hi, I live in the UK I currently own a Samsung Galaxy S4 19505, I was hoping to receive the lollipop update but sadly I haven't got it both of my brothers which own the same device have gotten the update, Could I have not got it because I screwed something up when Un rooting?
Possibly. Especially if you and your brothers all use the same carrier. However, save yourself the hassle of waiting for an OTA update. There should be links in this forum to download the latest Lollipop ROM for the UK. You can flash it yourself and then be good. Better yet, you'll be back to official status again, at least until you root.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Possibly. Especially if you and your brothers all use the same carrier. However, save yourself the hassle of waiting for an OTA update. There should be links in this forum to download the latest Lollipop ROM for the UK. You can flash it yourself and then be good. Better yet, you'll be back to official status again, at least until you root.
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Thanks could you provide some links please?
nachashh said:
Thanks could you provide some links please?
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Install this APP and add some screenshots pls for avoid problems and for receive future OTA updates.
Joku1981 said:
Install this [Link removed. Can't reply with with it in] and add some screenshots pls for avoid problems and for receive future OTA updates.
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Sadly I can't upload images or links. But downloading that App and comparing it with my brothers phone, I have an EE version of the device he has the Normal black Samsung edition. He has the Firmware updates I don't I'm guessing I'd need to wait till EE decide to push out the updates?
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Install this [LINK REMOVED] and add some screenshots pls for avoid problems and for receive future OTA updates.
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I was reading a previous thread you replied on I'm also experiencing bad signal strength
Unless you want your phone IMEI cloned, edit your post.
Until EE pushes an update, you should wait. Especially if the S4 is still SIM locked.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Unless you want your phone IMEI cloned, edit your post.
Until EE pushes an update, you should wait. Especially if the S4 is still SIM locked.
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Alright thank you, No the S4 Isn't Sim locked
@nachashh: Ok, the fact your phone is unlocked changes things. I worked under the assumption that your phone was still SIM locked when I told you to hold off. If your phone is unlocked you have no restrictions on what ROM you can install. So you actually can install one of the unbranded Android 5.0.1 ROMs we have here and should have no ill effects from doing so. Personally, since you are in the UK, the BTU ROM is your best choice.
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@nachashh: Ok, the fact your phone is unlocked changes things. I worked under the assumption that your phone was still SIM locked when I told you to hold off. If your phone is unlocked you have no restrictions on what ROM you can install. So you actually can install one of the unbranded Android 5.0.1 ROMs we have here and should have no ill effects from doing so. Personally, since you are in the UK, the BTU ROM is your best choice.
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Even with a SIM lock you can still install any rom.
You can, but I've seen others recommend against it because of carrier modifications, especially on sammobile. Better to play it safe.
So my old phone had to get warranty replaced and I got sent a refurbished phone already with boe1. Is it rootable? I can't downgrade to kitkat and use that method cause Odin fails. Read too many threads with bad info so I'm just making one here if it's possible what's the tutorial.
For now OE1 is unrootable and can't be downgraded. Once the full tar is released it might be possible to root, but possibly not.
Take it back to them and say you dont like this version, its worth a try
Well I already quoted myself and this post once already so why not do it again? lol
Dudash said:
I'm starting to wonder if Verizon pulled the OE1 update..
Source
Notice the date of the official software update PDFs:
OD5: benefits-galaxy-s5-6-10-15.pdf
OE1: benefits-galaxy-s5-6-29-15.pdf
OD5: benefits-galaxy-s5-7-7-15.pdf
For some reason, they are saying the newest software available is OD5 again. This would explain why the OE1 .tar hasn't surfaced yet.
This doesn't really help people that already updated using the OE1 OTA because they're locked on it now. I'd recommend that those people call verizon and complain because they may send you another phone.
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So MuminMohamed's idea may not be a bad one.
Is the OE1 stilll Un rootable? - NEVERMIND.. found the answer to my DUMB ASS question.
When I first got my Version s5 I learned I could not root. I noticed a update this morning and don't want to install because I have been waiting to root. In hopes some one has figured it out? My phone is "BOG5" build and last I checked it was unrootable. Just making sure I don't miss out on rooting finally. And if there is no root should I still not install the update?
Update note: I looked and could not root "bog5", so I updated now my phone is running android 5.0 with build "Bok3". Is this rootable?
Thanks
RichThePoor said:
When I first got my Version s5 I learned I could not root. I noticed a update this morning and don't want to install because I have been waiting to root. In hopes some one has figured it out? My phone is "BOG5" build and last I checked it was unrootable. Just making sure I don't miss out on rooting finally. And if there is no root should I still not install the update?
Update note: I looked and could not root "bog5", so I updated now my phone is running android 5.0 with build "Bok3". Is this rootable?
Thanks
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OG5 wasn't rootable, what makes you think OK3 would be? Sorry to be snide, but it's not.
ldeveraux said:
OG5 wasn't rootable, what makes you think OK3 would be? Sorry to be snide, but it's not.
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I thought the same thing. I didn't think it would hurt to ask. I was looking into the update and it's been sent out since the end of last year. I was hoping someone found something in the new build that they could exploit to root. Also there is word that the s5 is rootable but it's not available. Idk but I hope some figures out the root. If I knew how or even enough about it I would try. Stupid company's locking the bootloader make me angery. Lol
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I thought the same thing. I didn't think it would hurt to ask. I was looking into the update and it's been sent out since the end of last year. I was hoping someone found something in the new build that they could exploit to root. Also there is word that the s5 is rootable but it's not available. Idk but I hope some figures out the root. If I knew how or even enough about it I would try. Stupid company's locking the bootloader make me angery. Lol
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It is rootable <OE1. Not above. There's rumor that the bootloader can be unlocked, not that higher firmwares are rootable. Regardless, still a rumor.
ldeveraux said:
It is rootable <OE1. Not above. There's rumor that the bootloader can be unlocked, not that higher firmwares are rootable. Regardless, still a rumor.
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Okay, thanks for the help an info Ideveraux.
I have the G900A (Unlocked) but I'm on the T-Mobile Network and I'd like to update from 4.4.4 to lollipop
From what I understand AT&T and T-Mobile have both shipped the lollipop updates but I can't seem to find a way to update my phone.
Going through settings->About->Software Updates tells me there are no updates.
How can I go about updating?
Thanks.
You can look on sammobile for the latest firmwares, but as far as i know the latest for G900A is 4.4.2
In the att s5 section there's threads with the files for it, I think you get the official update and do it through the stock recovery, I've never done it myself so I can't help, sorry :s
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
ozymandius95 said:
I have the G900A (Unlocked) but I'm on the T-Mobile Network and I'd like to update from 4.4.4 to lollipop
From what I understand AT&T and T-Mobile have both shipped the lollipop updates but I can't seem to find a way to update my phone.
Going through settings->About->Software Updates tells me there are no updates.
How can I go about updating?
Thanks.
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You could try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65234333&postcount=28
But bear in mind, once you are on LP, you can not downgrade to KK again afaik
So things like root might be an issue (Haven't had enough coffee yet to remember 100%) do some reading up first
*Detection* said:
You could try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65234333&postcount=28
But bear in mind, once you are on LP, you can not downgrade to KK again afaik
So things like root might be an issue (Haven't had enough coffee yet to remember 100%) do some reading up first
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Yikes.
I've never cared for rooting before, but I like to keep current on the latest firmware.
So if I understand this correctly I'll be stuck at LP when I get there, even after marshmallow rolls out, yes?
ozymandius95 said:
Yikes.
I've never cared for rooting before, but I like to keep current on the latest firmware.
So if I understand this correctly I'll be stuck at LP when I get there, even after marshmallow rolls out, yes?
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No, you can upgrade firmwares, so MM will be fine, but from what I remember with that model, and a few other S5s, you can not downgrade due to the bootloader being locked once you update to Lollipop
If you read the whole thread (Link top right) of that link I posted - you'll see me trying to help another G900A member with the same problem
I have a g930a with the basband version G930AUCS4APK1 and I have done all OTA updates.
Is it still rootable? Am I on the new bootloader?
Root???
FreshIce21 said:
I have a g930a with the basband version G930AUCS4APK1 and I have done all OTA updates.
Is it still rootable? Am I on the new bootloader?
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THAT is an EXCELLENT question...
FreshIce21 said:
I have a g930a with the basband version G930AUCS4APK1 and I have done all OTA updates.
Is it still rootable? Am I on the new bootloader?
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go to the root thread, follow the instructions and give it a shot. That's really the best way to find out...just make sure you have the APK1 firmware on standby in case it doesn't turn out well.
SantinoInc said:
go to the root thread, follow the instructions and give it a shot. That's really the best way to find out...just make sure you have the APK1 firmware on standby in case it doesn't turn out well.
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Pretty much this. Backup files you don't want to lose, download the stock Odin files, and give rooting a shot. Worst case, you just gotta flash stock back via Odin. You may be able to flash an earlier firmware via Odin and root from there. Though I doubt Odin would let you. If I were you, I'd download all the applicable files, backup my data, wait until I've got a good chink of time ithat I don't need my phone and start playing around with it. I had all sorts of complications rooting mine s{ I was phone-less for like an hour
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go to the root thread, follow the instructions and give it a shot. That's really the best way to find out...just make sure you have the APK1 firmware on standby in case it doesn't turn out well.
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where can i find the apk1 firmware?
FreshIce21 said:
where can i find the apk1 firmware?
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Sammobile.com
Just search by your phones model #.
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Sammobile.com
Just search by your phones model #.
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They don't have any firmware for the att model just USB drivers
Any way to extract the firmware from my phone??
Update 12/6/16
I downgraded to the U firmware (G930UUEU4API3) following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930uueu4api3-firmware-download-t3481159
I then rooted using Max Lee's directions and I have root! Haven't tried rooting directly from APK1 firmware
I successfully rooted my G930AUCS4APK1 using princecomsy how to.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-att-g930a-g935a-t3410538
I'm still trying to learn the nomenclature....so, i'm assuming by the PK1 one part of the version that it is new than PI3?
Just wasn't sure about UUE part. Sorry, noob in this dept.
But, wanted to at least share that I had successful root with OP baseband.
Now to figure out how to make the battery last more than 10hrs and respond a little quicker.
The V15 fix hasn't seem to do much in comparison to stock OTA.
Hope this helps.
bweegn said:
I'm still trying to learn the nomenclature....so, i'm assuming by the PK1 one part of the version that it is new than PI3?
Just wasn't sure about UUE part. Sorry, noob in this dept.
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(for the others that may not know too)
The last three characters of the release are the ones that matter.
* The P indicates the year (P=16th letter of the alphabet, 2016)
* The K indicates the month (K=11th letter of the alphabet, November)
* The 1 represents the release number (to allow for more than one release each month)
Keep in mind that once you flash a newer firmware on the S7, you cannot go back to an older one. Odin will not let you flash it. Even if you could, it would most likely trip the KNOX flag.