Help unlocking, installing stock ROM on an S5 - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, a friend has a Galaxy S5 (MetroPCS) he wanted me to unlock. He works at a hotel and any items found in rooms go to their "Lost and found" thing for a 60 day period. This was found and never claimed, so he wants to use it as his own. I've looked through it a bit and it appears it was used by a former drug dealer around town. Huzzah. Anyway.
It appears to already be rooted and has TWRP already installed, though still uses the stock ROM.
My questions are- How would I go about doing a fresh install on it? Also, is there a free way to unlock them or do I have to go through one of those unlock websites?
Here are the specs
Model Number: SM-G900T1
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: G900T1UVU1ANK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-1616453
[email protected] #1
Mon Nov 10 14:47:19 KST 2014
Build Number: KOT49H.G900T1UVU1ANK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF SM-G900T1 4.4.2 0046
Wed Jun 24 17:38:37 2015
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Edit: I found this site, http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T1
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?

ProoN said:
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
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Upgrade it using Smart Switch.

Just an update- I successfully used SmartSwitch to upgrade the phone, kudos for that.
Also ended up going through cellunlocker.net to unlock it. They even sent an unfreeze code with it.

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Best path to Privacy Guard?

Hello!
I'm on my 3rd Android device and I've previously used Cyanogenmod just because it offers the Privacy Guard feature.
However, I didn't realize that this wonderful new-to-me AT& T Galaxy S 4 is substantially more complex when it comes to installing something such as CM. While I'm familiar with using a tool such as heimdall to install a custom recovery, such as TWRP, I haven't previously had to root before.
In going through the FAQ, it states that I should install Safestrap, but the page it links to doesn't include a version for NC1. In searching through the forums, I see that there are other root options, such as Towelroot, but, even if Towelroot works, I have no idea what to do after rooting with Towelroot.
So what I am hoping is that someone can kindly just map out the steps for me to get where I want, which is to have a Privacy Guard type feature on my phone, be it through CM or another ROM. And what I mean by 'map out' is that it isn't necessary to explain every detail of every procedure, just generally list what needs to be done and I can usually figure out the rest.
The phone is currently 'locked' to AT&T and here are the device details:
Code:
Model Number
SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version:
I337UCUFNC1
Kernel version
3.4.0-1125940
[email protected] #1
Tue Mar 25 13:26:59 KST 2014
Build number
KOT49H.I337UCUNFNC1
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.2_0011
Tue Mar 25 13:26:49 2014
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
Security software version
MDF v1.0 Release 2

Unable to root SM-G900V S5 Verizon

Hello. I have used this forum many of times and have found great info on rooting. But I am stumped on this. I have
Verizon Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G900VRU1ANI2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Sun Sep. 14 18:04:11 KST 2014
Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
I tried to use towelroot.com and when I tap the sign, all I get is sent to another page with a bunch of visual code. No make it rain, no nothing. Then I downloaded Odin, unzipped the file, did not see a .tar file anywhere and when I put my phone into download mode, connect it to my computer, my device does not show up in the accept box. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or there isn't a rootable way for my device yet. Any information will help. Thanks
Solution.
This worked for me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMDhPXXd24
Can't root Samsung s5 model number SM-G900V -G900V,
I am having major problems rooting Samsung s5 SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8
sE for android: enforcing
SEPFPF_SM-G900V_5.0_002
Tues Jan. 27 14:19:49 2015
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Jan 27 2015
Base version: G900VVRU1BO
KNOX VERSION: 2.3
Please help me if any way possible
Thanks
COCKSMANSQRT said:
I am having major problems rooting Samsung s5 SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8
sE for android: enforcing
SEPFPF_SM-G900V_5.0_002
Tues Jan. 27 14:19:49 2015
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Jan 27 2015
Base version: G900VVRU1BO
KNOX VERSION: 2.3
Please help me if any way possible
Thanks
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I have the same exact build number and I managed get my handset stuck in a recovery bootloop. I ODIN back to stock. Back to square one. At least I didn't brick it.
I dont have a g900v, but laat i checked they were in almoat identical boats as the g900a, and last i checked for us, theres no way to root lollipop or downgrade or anything, so the reason you are unable is because you cant.
Sent from my SM-G900A using Tapatalk
Thanks. I'll stop trying. It would be insane to fire up ODIN again and flash something older, when they have already patched the stuff. I just wanted 'root', sigh.
fukenbiker said:
Thanks. I'll stop trying. It would be insane to fire up ODIN again and flash something older, when they have already patched the stuff. I just wanted 'root', sigh.
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I take back my previous post, after poking around in the verizon section it seems all hope is not lost, i recommend having a read over is the verizon galaxy s5 section, your question is more likely to be answered there.
Sent from my SM-G900A using Tapatalk
got root
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
fukenbiker said:
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
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Awesome!
Sent from my Twi5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk
Finally got root
fukenbiker said:
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
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How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
cowboyshy said:
How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
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That is quite the model number you have there. It didn't start with SM?
My model number is SM-G900V
fukenbiker said:
That is quite the model number you have there. It didn't start with SM?
My model number is SM-G900V
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Yes the model number is SM-G900v, my current version number is what I posted. XT
how do I root my G900V??
Hey if could please tell me how you were able to root your phone I would be eternally grateful. I have the same phone,
Samsung Galaxy S5 version G900V android version 5.0
Is it possible to root this phone?? How??
I tried the towelroot.com but once I downloaded the tr.apk i was not able to install it (the install button does not work) so I wasn't able to ever see the "make it rain" thing....:
If you know of any method that works please let me know.!! :fingers-crossed:
NadiaRoo said:
Hey if could please tell me how you were able to root your phone I would be eternally grateful. I have the same phone,
Samsung Galaxy S5 version G900V android version 5.0
Is it possible to root this phone?? How??
I tried the towelroot.com but once I downloaded the tr.apk i was not able to install it (the install button does not work) so I wasn't able to ever see the "make it rain" thing....:
If you know of any method that works please let me know.!! :fingers-crossed:
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I dont think you can if you are already on 5.0, if you were rooted on 4.4.2 you could but if you werent youre stuck.
Sent from my Tw5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk
I had to flash 4.4.4 on top of 5.0 before doing anything else. Here's the process.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...wngrade-samsung-galaxy-s5-5-0-4-4-kitkat.html
Then for Root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/verizon-galaxy-s5-lollipop-5-0-root-t3075261
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need help flashing downgrade 5.0 to 4.4.2 sm-g900v
iv been up for countless hours trying to figure out how to downgrade my firmware from 5.0 to 4.4.2 of course so i can root my phone and open up all the goodies the phone had to offer . iv wen through sammobile for firmware but its not working every time i go in to odin mode and hit start it always says (not auth) fail! please some one help me i would be forever in your debut lol
Different versions
cowboyshy said:
How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
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Your problem lies where mine does. Depending on the baseband version you have, means that the bootloader may or may not have an exploit available to allow root etc.
For him, the OA8 version allows a root method. As for you, on OC4 as well as the one I have, OG5, is un rootable as far as I know. At least for right now.
If you require, tethering, mobile Hotspot (if you have unlimited data like me), call recording, ad blocking etc. These things are still possible without root on your Verizon s5. I made a post about it a few pages back. However these are the programs I use for those things while we wait for root .
No root is required for these apps to work properly on the Verizon galaxy s5. They all have free trials but a couple require purchase for full functionality. Money well spent imo.
"Call Recorder" by Skvalex - call recording & management ($8
"PDANET" or "FoxFi" (PDANET includes foxfi) - for tethering & wifi Hotspot ($7)
"Block It!" - VPN ad blocking service. (Free but not available on Google play)
This worked for me
DCWHITE32 said:
Hello. I have used this forum many of times and have found great info on rooting. But I am stumped on this. I have
Verizon Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G900VRU1ANI2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Sun Sep. 14 18:04:11 KST 2014
Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
I tried to use towelroot.com and when I tap the sign, all I get is sent to another page with a bunch of visual code. No make it rain, no nothing. Then I downloaded Odin, unzipped the file, did not see a .tar file anywhere and when I put my phone into download mode, connect it to my computer, my device does not show up in the accept box. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or there isn't a rootable way for my device yet. Any information will help. Thanks
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Look for this video on youtube: Galaxy S5 SM-G900V 5 0 Root Successfully. It worked for me and hope this helps you.
Sm-g900v rootable bootloaders?

[Q] Samsung Gear VR Compatibility – Manual Update Possible?

Good evening all,
I am in Canada on the Rogers network and purchased Samsung Gear VR from ebay. Unfortunately Rogers, like most carriers, has not made the Samsung Gear VR update available yet. Is there any way I can manually install whatever need to be installed?
Here are the details of my Note 4.
Model: SM-N910W8
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: N910W8VLU1ANJ3
Kernel Version: 3.10.0-2817039
Build number: KTU84P.N910W8VLU1ANJ3
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N910W8_4.4.4_A019
Fri Oct 10 20:48:27 2014​
Thanks in advance,
InsuredApple
No there isn't. Plenty of others in same boat. Apparently you can flash with tmobile firmware and that should work.
shollywood said:
No there isn't. Plenty of others in same boat. Apparently you can flash with tmobile firmware and that should work.
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Thank you. So I would have to:
(1) root device, and then
(2) install T-Mobile kernel
Is that right?
InsuredApple said:
Thank you. So I would have to:
(1) root device, and then
(2) install T-Mobile kernel
Is that right?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57710000&postcount=80
Thanks. Very frustrating. Got the rooting to work, but I can't get any custom rim to install. Keep on getting a invalid footer message from recovery mode. Arg.

[Q] rooting i337tuuboa1 advice needed

system information:
•Model number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z
•Android version: 4.4.2
•Baseband version: I337ZTUUBOA1
•kernel version: 3.4.0-3238692 / [email protected] #1 / Wed Jan 14 18:33:42 KST 2015
•Build number: KOT49H.I337TUUBOA1
•SWE for Android Status: Enforcing / SE[F_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z_4.4.2_0033 / Wed Jan 14 18:33:42 2015
• Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
• Security software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
I have tried any and all 1 clicks i could find, attempted all old hacks i have from older root methods.
The only things i haven't tried are
• Exploits i did not find searching past 2 weeks every night for hours
• Anything that downgrades any software on phone
• Anything that installs custom recoveries
I am willing to downgrade and use an app like towelroot if it is possible, but with my firmware being from 2015, i'd be worried in following any downgrade methods (what few i have found for this phone) since none of them mention the ability to do it w/oa1.
to be honest, with such limited support for this phone in Google (especially since a 2015 kernel) I'm kind of scared doing anything major with it =/... I got the phone about 2 weeks ago, and have been trying to root it from day 1. The phone was a $0.99 phone from cricket to bribe me into staying with them( they just changed to GSM and screwed everyone over who had purchased a new phone recently, another story for a never to talk about time)
I would prefer to not trip Knox, but if it's a must then.... well... it's a must, isn't it...
any and all help would be highly appreciated.
Have you tried.motochopper? I'd give that a try. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40746664
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Motochopper is a no go I tried it

Galaxy S5 SCL23 (SM-G900J)

Hello.
I just recently got Galaxy S5 which appears to be only sold in Japan. There's some custom firmware installed on it which prevents Android to be updated. Phone doesn't have SIM locked, so any SIM card can be used.
Because the forum doesn't allow me to post link to a screenshot which shows firmware info I'll just write it down.
Android version:
4.4.2
Baseband version:
SCL23KDU1BNE4
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed May 14 19:59:35 KST 2014
Build number:
SCL23KDU1BNE4
SE for Android status:
Enforcing
SEPF_SCL23_4.4.2_0011
Wed May 19:59:13 2014
Hardware version:
G900J.07
Security software version:
MDF v1.0 Release 2
VPN v1.4 Release 1
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I'd like to completely wipe this firmware from the device, replace it with the latest Android version (6.0?) and root it. At first I'd like to know if it's even possible to do any kind of firmware changes on this model and what exactly do I need to perform the update/root.
Thanks.
Doesn't look like there is a 6.0 stock ROM for it, but you can upgrade to 5.0 here
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?r=&v=&q=SCL23
Flash with ODIN (Instructions all over the forum many times)
Okay, instructions on updato seems quite easy to follow so that shouldnt be a problem. Is there any recommended tool for root? I've found a lot of them and I really don't want to mess something up.
PS: How come there's no stock ROM for 6.0 even tho it's been mentioned in some articles that SCL23 model is also supported by Marshmallow update?
Anyone?
Okay, update to 5.0 passed without any issues. There are some default japanese applications on the phone which I cannot uninstall, is it possible to get rid of those somehow?
I have the same device Do you update succeeded or not
I installed Android 6.0.1 and the network was missing help someone Galaxy scl23 or give the firmware 4.4.2 or help to find the GSM network
zaza66 said:
I installed Android 6.0.1 and the network was missing help someone Galaxy scl23 or give the firmware 4.4.2 or help to find the GSM network
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Go to this link & download 4.4.2 then follow this tutorial.
Make sure to use key input from the options & use capital letters where needed. All being well you will have everything working again.
Make sure not to use any download manager for the download link. File gets about 100kbps so it'll take a few hours but you will get it.
I did the above then rooted the phone & flashed correct TWRP version to it then flashed 5.0 Lollipop SpaceX rom here. Everything working good & no loss of service on reset or reboot.
Hope it helps

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