Hello all! I am newly signed up but i have been lurking in here for quite a while now. I am like that I usually try not to post and just figure out what I need to do by research and trial and error! But lately I think i may have too much research. I have spent the last week looking up and trying to figure out what I need to do to get what I want lol.
I have a Verizon SM-G900V which has been rooted with towel root, using the flash back to NCG method. I have installed SuperSU, Flashfire, and, BusyBox.
I want to upgrade my OS to the newest version,(5.1 Lollipop I believe?) while retaining root and allowing me to wi-fi tether. What I am not sure about is how to go about this properly. I was about to install Safestrap but I am not sure it is compatible with my build which somehow magically changed to NE when I looked at my About Phone in Settings. I am actually not even sure I need Safestrap either because I have read many conflicting tutorials and info in the past week of research. I am totally new to Safestrap and have never used a custom rom before. I have however rooted my S5 and gotten it to tether fine but then I made sure never to OTA update. Recently was forced to factory restore because if what I assume where Touchwiz problems(The problems have been gone since I reset) and now I would like to see if I can upgrade my OS .
Any help would be awesome and some points in the right direction much appreciated.
SafeStrap is a little inconvenient to use in Lollipop, but it's a great safety net to keep in place. It allows you to take a snapshot of your system and restore it later. If you lack this safety net and something goes wrong with your OS, you have no choice but to start from scratch.
All you have to do to use SafeStrap with Lollipop: flash a KitKat kernel (you can do this with the NL1 flasher app) from the phone while it's running Lollipop, reboot into SafeStrap, and do what you have to do. You then must re-flash a "safestrap-flashable" Lollipop kernel from within SafeStrap before you leave it, or your operating system won't be able to boot.
As for upgrading, see this thread and links within it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/help-upgrading-rooted-nk7-verizon-s5-t3302438
Your firmware version is different but it's still KitKat, so all of the same advice applies.
So I would definitely have to flash back to NCG in order to install safestrap right? because I am NE right now
Mrephunk said:
So I would definitely have to flash back to NCG in order to install safestrap right? because I am NE right now
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Have you try this? you will have root on the latest factory firmware and able to install Safestrap.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
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Have you try this? you will have root on the latest factory firmware and able to install Safestrap.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
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I just want to be clear. I should go through all the steps listed in that thread to achieve what I want? Even tho I am on a 4.4.2 build and not a 5.0?
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I just want to be clear. I should go through all the steps listed in that thread to achieve what I want? Even tho I am on a 4.4.2 build and not a 5.0?
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That would work, as it involves flashing a BOK3 factory image and then rooting it.
You could do that, or you could just do the "keep root" method, which I had linked to in the thread I sent you to for explanation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
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That would work, as it involves flashing a BOK3 factory image and then rooting it.
You could do that, or you could just do the "keep root" method, which I had linked to in the thread I sent you to for explanation. http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
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So the method you are linking above would be the better route to go, correct? Because the other method would update my bootloader to BOK3 which wont let me downgrade to NCG if I want to easy root again, right?
Sorry for all the questions here I just wanna make sure I get it right.
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So the method you are linking above would be the better route to go, correct? Because the other method would update my bootloader to BOK3 which wont let me downgrade to NCG if I want to easy root again, right?
Sorry for all the questions here I just wanna make sure I get it right.
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Both root methods will work for you. The advantage of the "Keep Root" method I linked to is that you would still be able to downgrade later. As long as you don't flash anything with a BOE or newer bootloader, you can downgrade. So BOD is safe, BOE1, BOG5, and BOK3 can not be downgraded.
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Both root methods will work for you. The advantage of the "Keep Root" method I linked to is that you would still be able to downgrade later. As long as you don't flash anything with a BOE or newer bootloader, you can downgrade. So BOD is safe, BOE1, BOG5, and BOK3 can not be downgraded.
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OK so I am gonna go with your linked method. I dont wanna get stuck with one of those bootloaders. I should still be able to use safestrap with your method right? And tho I have never done it before I was entertaining the idea of flashing a custom ROM. That should still be possible with your method, correct?
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OK so I am gonna go with your linked method. I dont wanna get stuck with one of those bootloaders. I should still be able to use safestrap with your method right? And tho I have never done it before I was entertaining the idea of flashing a custom ROM. That should still be possible with your method, correct?
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You can use SafeStrap with either method. But when you're on Lollipop, you must flash a kitkat kernel to boot into safestrap, then you must re-flash your lollipop kernel BEFORE leaving SafeStrap or you won't be able to boot into Lollipop. It's not as complicated as it sounds.
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You can use SafeStrap with either method. But when you're on Lollipop, you must flash a kitkat kernel to boot into safestrap, then you must re-flash your lollipop kernel BEFORE leaving SafeStrap or you won't be able to boot into Lollipop. It's not as complicated as it sounds.
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Yea I know, all of this sounds complicated but I understand it lol. But would I still be able to use a custom ROM using your method, I dont see why I couldnt, I just want to make sure I am ok?
Mrephunk said:
Yea I know, all of this sounds complicated but I understand it lol. But would I still be able to use a custom ROM using your method, I dont see why I couldnt, I just want to make sure I am ok?
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Yes. You can use any TouchWiz-based ROM, all of which can be found in the "Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development" section of the forum, and no other section.
ROMs can be flashed using SafeStrap or with Flashfire.
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Yes. You can use any TouchWiz-based ROM, all of which can be found in the "Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development" section of the forum, and no other section.
ROMs can be flashed using SafeStrap or with Flashfire.
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Im just barely familiar with SafeStrap, and have never ever used FlashFire. Which of the 2 would you say is better to use?
I also wanted to thank you for all this help and answering my constant questions. Thank you very much!
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Im just barely familiar with SafeStrap, and have never ever used FlashFire. Which of the 2 would you say is better to use?
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I have a slight preference for SafeStrap because I am accustomed to using custom recovery environments on previous phones (ClockworkMod Recovery, and later TWRP). SafeStrap is a modified TWRP environment, customized to work within the limitations imposed by the Verizon S5's locked bootloader.
FlashFire can do nearly everything that SafeStrap can do, the difference being is that it functions like an app. It's also more convenient to flash zips if you're on lollipop, because you don't have to **** around with flashing different kernels to boot into it, you just open the app, select the zip, and flash it. The downside to this is that if your OS is completely screwed up and won't boot, you can't access FlashFire.
But if that happens and you have SafeStrap recovery environment installed, you can flash a kitkat kernel with Odin and boot into SafeStrap to restore your nandroid backup, then flash a lollipop kernel and boot into your now-working phone.
For those reasons, I find it advantageous to use both.
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Mrephunk said:
I also wanted to thank you for all this help and answering my constant questions. Thank you very much!
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You're quite welcome
painiac said:
I have a slight preference for SafeStrap because I am accustomed to using custom recovery environments on previous phones (ClockworkMod Recovery, and later TWRP). SafeStrap is a modified TWRP environment, customized to work within the limitations imposed by the Verizon S5's locked bootloader.
FlashFire can do nearly everything that SafeStrap can do, the difference being is that it functions like an app. It's also more convenient to flash zips if you're on lollipop, because you don't have to **** around with flashing different kernels to boot into it, you just open the app, select the zip, and flash it. The downside to this is that if your OS is completely screwed up and won't boot, you can't access FlashFire.
But if that happens and you have SafeStrap recovery environment installed, you can flash a kitkat kernel with Odin and boot into SafeStrap to restore your nandroid backup, then flash a lollipop kernel and boot into your now-working phone.
For those reasons, I find it advantageous to use both.
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You're quite welcome
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OK so both it is lol. I see in the link to the thread which has the keep root tutorial it has 2 extra files a tether file and a batch de-bloater. I understand what the tether is but what exactly is the de-bloater? Also how do I install them, cause I definitely want the tether? Also, I noticed that my phone has some gone to a NE9 kitkat build, I would have to reflash to NCG, reroot and then install safestrap correct?
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OK so both it is lol. I see in the link to the thread which has the keep root tutorial it has 2 extra files a tether file and a batch de-bloater. I understand what the tether is but what exactly is the de-bloater? Also how do I install them, cause I definitely want the tether? Also, I noticed that my phone has some gone to a NE9 kitkat build, I would have to reflash to NCG, reroot and then install safestrap correct?
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The de-bloater is just a script that deletes unnecessary apps that came pre-installed on the phone. You use it by flashing the debloater zip in either SafeStrap or FlashFire. Personally, I prefer to use Titanium Backup to "freeze" the unwanted apps, because they can be easily reactivated if necessary. Once those apps are deleted by the debloater, you can't retrieve them. Probably everything in the script needs to die anyway, but if you actually like any of the extra stuff that came on your phone you'll want to avoid using that method.
The tether patch is installed the same way, by flashing it, but you only need it if you're staying with the stock OS. If you're installing a custom ROM, don't bother because they will have already implemented it.
If your phone says NE9 but it is rooted, don't worry about it. You'd only need to flash the NCG kernel if you have to use towelroot to regain root access. So just install SafeStrap and/or FlashFire.
Then do a nandroid backup in SafeStrap of your current setup. That way, if something goes catastrophically wrong with your Lollipop upgrade adventure you can, with a little work, get back to where you are now with all of your apps and settings intact.
Then flash the rooted Lollipop image in the "Keep Root" method thread.
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The de-bloater is just a script that deletes unnecessary apps that came pre-installed on the phone. You use it by flashing the debloater zip in either SafeStrap or FlashFire. Personally, I prefer to use Titanium Backup to "freeze" the unwanted apps, because they can be easily reactivated if necessary. Once those apps are deleted by the debloater, you can't retrieve them. Probably everything in the script needs to die anyway, but if you actually like any of the extra stuff that came on your phone you'll want to avoid using that method.
The tether patch is installed the same way, by flashing it, but you only need it if you're staying with the stock OS. If you're installing a custom ROM, don't bother because they will have already implemented it.
If your phone says NE9 but it is rooted, don't worry about it. You'd only need to flash the NCG kernel if you have to use towelroot to regain root access. So just install SafeStrap and/or FlashFire.
Then do a nandroid backup in SafeStrap of your current setup. That way, if something goes catastrophically wrong with your Lollipop upgrade adventure you can, with a little work, get back to where you are now with all of your apps and settings intact.
Then flash the rooted Lollipop image in the "Keep Root" method thread.
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Cool, awesome thank you. So if I am running lollipop, I would have to use Odin to flash a kitkat kernel if I wanted to access to safestrap, right? It would need to be a rooted kernel too, right? Also was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the proper kernels I need. I have seen so many different NCG and other build kernels I am not sure which I should DL.
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Cool, awesome thank you. So if I am running lollipop, I would have to use Odin to flash a kitkat kernel if I wanted to access to safestrap, right? It would need to be a rooted kernel too, right? Also was wondering if you could point me in the direction of the proper kernels I need. I have seen so many different NCG and other build kernels I am not sure which I should DL.
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Yes, flash a KitKat kernel to get into SafeStrap from Lollipop. I don't think it matters which version.
NCG, NE9, NHA, NI2, and NK2 are all KitKat.
OA8, OC4, OD5, OE1, OG5, and OK3 are all Lollipop.
You can use the NI2flasher.apk (but I've seen reports that it doesn't always work), or you can flash it with Odin (which is a little less convenient, but does work well). You should keep an NCG kernel around for re-rooting in case you have to start over, and that one should work for booting into SafeStrap.
Flashing any "kernel only" file won't change your root status. Basically, the kernel is the layer that allows the hardware and the operating system (firmware and such) to communicate with each other. Root access lies entirely within the configuration of the operating system: flashing a kernel will not affect it, but flashing a different firmware will overwrite it.
KERNELS themselves are always safe to flash, but if the operating system can't use it that kernel it will simply get stuck early in the boot sequence. This is always reversible by flashing the proper kernel.
However, be very cautious about FIRMWARE zips, unless they specifically say they're safe for newer bootloaders. Firmware files also contain bootloaders, and flashing the wrong newer (BOE and up) bootloader will burn your bridge back to BOD5 and below, and if you're already on BOE or newer then flashing an older bootloader over it will brick your phone. Stick with jrkruse's "firmware only no bootloaders" files. Currently, his "BOK3 firmware with BOD5 bootloader" is the latest safe version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527. So, to be clear: Flashing an OE1 or newer bootloader trips a qfuse that makes it impossible to downgrade the bootloader.
For the KitKat kernels, the ones posted here work fine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
For the Lollipop kernels, stick with jrkruse's updated ones that he has in the second post of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
I've found with previous phones that it is advantageous to download and keep such files as soon as I find them, because experience has taught me that they're typically only posted in one place and they tend to disappear as the posters later lose interest in that model.
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Yes, flash a KitKat kernel to get into SafeStrap from Lollipop. I don't think it matters which version.
NCG, NE9, NHA, NI2, and NK2 are all KitKat.
OA8, OC4, OD5, OE1, OG5, and OK3 are all Lollipop.
You can use the NI2flasher.apk (but I've seen reports that it doesn't always work), or you can flash it with Odin (which is a little less convenient, but does work well). You should keep an NCG kernel around for re-rooting in case you have to start over, and that one should work for booting into SafeStrap.
Flashing any "kernel only" file won't change your root status. Basically, the kernel is the layer that allows the hardware and the operating system (firmware and such) to communicate with each other. Root access lies entirely within the configuration of the operating system: flashing a kernel will not affect it, but flashing a different firmware will overwrite it.
KERNELS themselves are always safe to flash, but if the operating system can't use it that kernel it will simply get stuck early in the boot sequence. This is always reversible by flashing the proper kernel.
However, be very cautious about FIRMWARE zips, unless they specifically say they're safe for newer bootloaders. Firmware files also contain bootloaders, and flashing the wrong newer (BOE and up) bootloader will burn your bridge back to BOD5 and below, and if you're already on BOE or newer then flashing an older bootloader over it will brick your phone. Stick with jrkruse's "firmware only no bootloaders" files. Currently, his "BOK3 firmware with BOD5 bootloader" is the latest safe version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527. So, to be clear: Flashing an OE1 or newer bootloader trips a qfuse that makes it impossible to downgrade the bootloader.
For the KitKat kernels, the ones posted here work fine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
For the Lollipop kernels, stick with jrkruse's updated ones that he has in the second post of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
I've found with previous phones that it is advantageous to download and keep such files as soon as I find them, because experience has taught me that they're typically only posted in one place and they tend to disappear as the posters later lose interest in that model.
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OK rooted phone all went well. Installed Tether patch and now when I connect to wifi it doesnt work. I get a DNS error message in my browser and play store wont work, basically nothing will work when I am connected to wifi. Any thoughts on what to do? Was thinking maybe of going to jkruse's custom rom but not sure if that will help. If I do go to that rom will I need to go back to Kitkat or can I just use a flashfire and flash as is?
Update: The DNS error I seem to have fixed, but my question still stands for the jkruse's ROM. Also is it better to use a custom ROM? I have never really used one, so I am curious.
Ohh and you have been so much help painiac I really appreciate you answering all my questions. I was really at a standstill for a while there. You are truly a helpful person and I thank you.
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If I was lucky enough to get a new GS4 At&t with the mdl firmware I can root and install a custom recovery like twrp. Is that right?
I was thinking of using this guide and then installing cyanogenmod. This should be possible right?
SSMI said:
If I was lucky enough to get a new GS4 At&t with the mdl firmware I can root and install a custom recovery like twrp. Is that right?
I was thinking of using this guide and then installing cyanogenmod. This should be possible right?
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Yes - MDL firmware will work with the loki bootloader exploit no problem. Definitely read that guide and probably the other stickies as well, so you fully understand what's going on.
Also, when you get the phone, take measures to make sure it does not download the update. Remove the SIM card and turn off wifi so it can't download anything. Then root and install custom recovery and you can turn that all back on (update can't happen with custom recovery).
If you're going to keep it stock for a bit, make sure you root and use Titanium Backup to disable the update apps. You can find those in one of the stickies.
Just like the title says, I'm requesting a stock 4.4.2 rooted backup from someone who has an unlocked bootloader, and as much as I read the forums I know that's several of you. Please help us achieve root on locked bootloaders still running 9.30.1... We'd all like to have the option of upgrading with root, so please give back to the community a little bit... Don't forget I was the first to post links to the KitKat OTAS for you all. This is highly frustrating for someone like me who used to be unlocked and then had to receive a replacement locked device. All you have to do is install safe strap and make a backup of your system for us... Safestrap will not replace your custom recovery but work alongside it. Also if anyone can post a kernel for us, that would be great as well. You can make a twrp backup of your rooted system and pull the kernel from that, but unfortunately safe strap doesn't back up the kernel so we would need both the kernel and the safestrap backup separately. We can get the baseband later on when the FXZ is released. I know the RAZR M baseband for 4.4.2 runs just fine on 9.30.1 so I'm I'm assuming we can run the old baseband with no issues. I've posted several requests for a safestrap backup on several threads the past couple of days to no avail. Please someone step up and get us that backup and that kernel. Here is a link to the safe strap APK. http://hosting.crackflasher.com/get...f/vanquish/safestrap/Safestrap-XT926-3.60.apk
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Just like the title says, I'm requesting a stock 4.4.2 rooted backup from someone who has an unlocked bootloader, and as much as I read the forums I know that's several of you. Please help us achieve root on locked bootloaders still running 9.30.1... We'd all like to have the option of upgrading with root, so please give back to the community a little bit... Don't forget I was the first to post links to the KitKat OTAS for you all. This is highly frustrating for someone like me who used to be unlocked and then had to receive a replacement locked device. All you have to do is install safe strap and make a backup of your system for us... Safestrap will not replace your custom recovery but work alongside it. Also if anyone can post a kernel for us, that would be great as well. You can make a twrp backup of your rooted system and pull the kernel from that, but unfortunately safe strap doesn't back up the kernel so we would need both the kernel and the safestrap backup separately. We can get the baseband later on when the FXZ is released. I know the RAZR M baseband for 4.4.2 runs just fine on 9.30.1 so I'm I'm assuming we can run the old baseband with no issues. I've posted several requests for a safestrap backup on several threads the past couple of days to no avail. Please someone step up and get us that backup and that kernel. Here is a link to the safe strap APK. http://hosting.crackflasher.com/get...f/vanquish/safestrap/Safestrap-XT926-3.60.apk
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I think you should provide a "how-to" for those people who want to help with this issue, something like
"Step 1: Make sure you are on stock OTA or reflash FXZ"
"Step 2: Root your phone with the method described (link to the root method for unlocked xt926)"
"Step 3: Install Safestrap (link to Safestrap)"
"Step 4: Reboot into Safestrap recovery and make back up of a /system"
And please, all of the above is just an EXAMPLE, DO NOT FOLLOW THESE STEPS, wait for someone who is really respectable in the rooting scene, like SamuriHL or the OP, someone who knows what he needs from unlocked rooted stock and what he can do with that.
All I am saying, just provide a user-friendly how-to-do and you might have more dumps than you need ^^
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I think you should provide a "how-to" for those people who want to help with this issue, something like
"Step 1: Make sure you are on stock OTA or reflash FXZ"
"Step 2: Root your phone with the method described (link to the root method for unlocked xt926)"
"Step 3: Install Safestrap (link to Safestrap)"
"Step 4: Reboot into Safestrap recovery and make back up of a /system"
And please, all of the above is just an EXAMPLE, DO NOT FOLLOW THESE STEPS, wait for someone who is really respectable in the rooting scene, like SamuriHL or the OP, someone who knows what he needs from unlocked rooted stock and what he can do with that.
All I am saying, just provide a user-friendly how-to-do and you might have more dumps than you need ^^
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Um, First of all you do realize I AM the OP that you quoted... but you may have a point nonetheless.
1. Make sure your boot loader is unlocked and you're running a stock rooted 4.4.2 system.
2. Install the safestrap APK provided above.
3. Open the APK. Press Install Recovery. Reboot phone.
4. After boot logo, you should see a safe strap splash screen. Press the bottom left button to enter recovery.
5. Once in recovery, backup your current system to either internal or external storage. It will be placed in a TWRP/Backups folder
6. Upload the backup here to XDA for myself or Sammy @SamuriHL to disect & perform experiments on.
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Just like the title says, I'm requesting a stock 4.4.2 rooted backup from someone who has an unlocked bootloader, and as much as I read the forums I know that's several of you. Please help us achieve root on locked bootloaders still running 9.30.1... We'd all like to have the option of upgrading with root, so please give back to the community a little bit... Don't forget I was the first to post links to the KitKat OTAS for you all. This is highly frustrating for someone like me who used to be unlocked and then had to receive a replacement locked device. All you have to do is install safe strap and make a backup of your system for us... Safestrap will not replace your custom recovery but work alongside it. Also if anyone can post a kernel for us, that would be great as well. You can make a twrp backup of your rooted system and pull the kernel from that, but unfortunately safe strap doesn't back up the kernel so we would need both the kernel and the safestrap backup separately. We can get the baseband later on when the FXZ is released. I know the RAZR M baseband for 4.4.2 runs just fine on 9.30.1 so I'm I'm assuming we can run the old baseband with no issues. I've posted several requests for a safestrap backup on several threads the past couple of days to no avail. Please someone step up and get us that backup and that kernel.
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Zach will you be the one working on getting the locked bootloader rooted, or are you just requesting the files that would help someone get the root working? If you will be working on it, "I'll be watching you with great interest"
There being no root for 4.4.2 is the only thing holding me back from upgrading. Thanks and good luck!!!
Safestrap is not working on 4.4.2, at least not on my HD
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Safestrap is not working on 4.4.2, at least not on my HD
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Yeah, I was going to say, has it even been updated? I haven't tried it yet but I wouldn't expect it to work either.
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Safestrap is not working on 4.4.2, at least not on my HD
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I thought I had stated this before, or maybe I was just thinking it? That's why I didn't respond, but now someone has definitely verified it and that's what I was thinking.
Safestrap, like CWM and TWRP, was compiled to run against the JB kernel, so I felt if CWM and TWRP didn't run, why would Safestrap?
And, I don't know if anyone is working on updating Safestrap since that dev community is very small compared to the dev community for unlocked bootloaders for the XT926.
i confirmed ss not working yesterday but didnt post it, sorry.
we are exploring other options now and will post progress, if any, as it becomes available.
I was perusing the Droid Razr HD area because I have a Razr HD with an unlocked bootloader I plan to put up for sell.
Before that though, what can I do to help you out?
I forget what Version of software it's running.
It does have TWRP flashed so I know it'can't take the OTA unless I remove the custom recovery and go back to stock.
Anyway, if there is something I can do PM me.
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I was perusing the Droid Razr HD area because I have a Razr HD with an unlocked bootloader I plan to put up for sell.
Before that though, what can I do to help you out?
I forget what Version of software it's running.
It does have TWRP flashed so I know it'can't take the OTA unless I remove the custom recovery and go back to stock.
Anyway, if there is something I can do PM me.
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Hi. My wife has a sm-g900v rooted running optimal ROM 15 odex. (Pretty sure that's BOG5). Anyways, in order to get to safestrap I use the NI2 kernel installer app, then when I'm done in safestrap I flash the stock bog5 kernel and away we go. Everything seems to be working fine, but it seems to be an awful lot of gyrations just to get into a twrp-style recovery. I haven't been on this forum in forever (too busy playing with my Turbo), so I was wondering if a.) There was any progress on the unlocking the bootloader and b.) Assuming the bootloader stays locked, is there a better way to access safestrap? Thanks.
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Hi. My wife has a sm-g900v rooted running optimal ROM 15 odex. (Pretty sure that's BOG5). Anyways, in order to get to safestrap I use the NI2 kernel installer app, then when I'm done in safestrap I flash the stock bog5 kernel and away we go. Everything seems to be working fine, but it seems to be an awful lot of gyrations just to get into a twrp-style recovery. I haven't been on this forum in forever (too busy playing with my Turbo), so I was wondering if a.) There was any progress on the unlocking the bootloader and b.) Assuming the bootloader stays locked, is there a better way to access safestrap? Thanks.
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Sure go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-safestrap-access-odin-t3126686
download NI2flasher.apk and download the kernel of your rom. When you want to flash just run the NI2flasher.apk, it will auto reboot your device to Safestrap. After you done flash what ever rom, just flash the kernel then boot up. Done. FYI, some TW custom rom, doesn't require to flash the stock kernel since it already build in, so just read the OP for the rom.
Is there anybody that has been able to root their at&t note 3 on android 5.0. I bought an at&t note 3 the other day and have been looking for a way to root it but have not found one yet. Please help me.
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
im not the poster, but I would like the info if you dont mind. Thank you.
phlashb4k said:
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
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im not the poster, but I would like the info if you dont mind. Thank you.
Did anyone ever figure out how to root this phone yet
Read above...
Sorry guys work got the best of me. I just got permission from a couple of developers to re-do a thread that elaborates more into how to root, flash etc. So that will be up by the end of the week (hopefully). My method I will be posting is completely different than what I'm telling you here. Because my guide will let you flash an a single file using flashfire that will already have root, xposed, viper audio, + extras already installed and configured. What I'm posting below is the main method being used.
In the mean time:
Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117, Reboot before connecting your phone.
Download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211 - This is a stock NC2 (Android 4.4.2) image you will flash to down grade from 5.0. (Temporarily).
Download Towelroot https://towelroot.com/tr.apk - This is towelroot, it exploits a vulnerability in android 4.4.2 that allows you to gain root without even rebooting your phone.
Download SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 - You can of course user any superuser app. I am personally a big supporter of Chainfire and his applications.
Download Safestrap Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=4718#downloads - This will be your recovery.
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 Make sure it's version 3.10.0 and only download odin from that post please. There are obnoxious amounts of fake odin downloads that come up in a google search that may contain malicious code.
Don't forget Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Also download any ROM you want to flash, BEFORE doing this. Unless of course you want to stay on rooted 4.2.2
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0. Backup. Back up everything.
1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.
2. Bring your phone into download mode. (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
3. Connect your phone to your computer using usb. (Back of the computer usb is always better)
-Make sure you installed the Samsung Drivers
4. Bring up odin and place N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file in the AP slot. (Odin might hangup and freeze for a minute. It's normal, don't click or do anything, just wait.)
5. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time on odin should already be checked. Just make sure.
6. Under ID:COM on odin, it should read 0:[COM4] in light-ish blue color.
7. Odins message should read <ID:0/004> Added!!
--Numbers might be different for each person.
8. Click Start and wait a while. After 15-20 minutes your phone will eventually boot into Android 4.4.2
And in this exact order:
9. Install Towelroot and click 'make it rain'
10. Install SuperSU, Be sure to disable knox when it asks. If it hangs at all just force close SuperSU and try again.
11. Install Busybox
12. Install Safestrap
Done.
When you want to flash a ROM simply place it on your SD card and flash it using Safestrap. Make sure when flashing that the ROM comes with the OC1 kernel. If it doesn't you'll need to flash it after flashing the ROM.
As I said above I'm going to be posting an entire thread this week dedicated to rooting, flashing, and working with this phone. It's going to have the most updated information that I have and an easier and quicker method that doesn't require Safestrap. I'm going to ask mods and hopefully it will get a sticky.
Thank you!! I`m going to try this tonight. I`ll let you if I can pull it off. Looking forward to your new thread too. Thanks again!!
Quick question phlashb4k, the first step in your guide ( 1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.), the link you posted for busybox is for the play store app. Is there a zip file for it elsewhere. I can`t download the app to my sd card.. Could I install it from the play store after I`ve downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2? I`ve searched this site and googled for a while and I still cant do it. Everything else is ready ready to go. Thanks in advance.
I am new to the root process and must also down grade to 4.4.2, can i re-upgrade to 5.0 after the root some how while maintaining my root?
Safestrap
Without question Safestrap is the biggest problem for me
The newer version B03 would not boot to recovery
I had to go back to B01
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Upon boot it installs 262 "updates" fro AT&T
Using the rooted file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
Last time it sent me into a boot loop after the updates.
I did get it to run for a while.
Trying the complete stagefright fix also
Which I can't seem to find the link to right this instant.
Constantly get
Unfortunately, the process
com.google.process.gaaps has stopped errors
Thought I had it fixed at one pint but it is a problem again.
this seems to help
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ogle-process-gapps-has-stopped-error-message/
working on it.
ddamm07 said:
Quick question phlashb4k, the first step in your guide ( 1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.), the link you posted for busybox is for the play store app. Is there a zip file for it elsewhere. I can`t download the app to my sd card.. Could I install it from the play store after I`ve downgraded from 5.0 to 4.4.2? I`ve searched this site and googled for a while and I still cant do it. Everything else is ready ready to go. Thanks in advance.
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Yes you can install directly from the Playstore or flash a zip file. Either works just fine as long as everything is installed in the correct order you'll be good to go. Allow me a bit and I can upload the .apk directly to my google drive account and provide a link. You could really download SuperSU and Busybox from the Playstore if you wanted to. It just takes a bit longer.
Gonobn said:
I am new to the root process and must also down grade to 4.4.2, can i re-upgrade to 5.0 after the root some how while maintaining my root?
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Of course. After you downgrade you then have access to Safestrap, which is a custom recovery environment you use to flash ROMs with. (Almost) every ROM for our phones already have SuperSU installed, if it doesn't it will specify in the thread that you need to flash SuperSU using Safestrap. But there's only a few that require it. Most of them already include the OC1 kernel inside the ROM as well. (OC1 is the only kernel that will run 5.0 on our phones).
rlj4214 said:
Without question Safestrap is the biggest problem for me
The newer version B03 would not boot to recovery
I had to go back to B01
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Upon boot it installs 262 "updates" fro AT&T
Using the rooted file from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
Last time it sent me into a boot loop after the updates.
I did get it to run for a while.
Trying the complete stagefright fix also
Which I can't seem to find the link to right this instant.
Constantly get
Unfortunately, the process
com.google.process.gaaps has stopped errors
Thought I had it fixed at one pint but it is a problem again.
this seems to help
http://www.teamandroid.com/2013/04/...ogle-process-gapps-has-stopped-error-message/
working on it.
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If the following doesn't help please explain your problem in a little more detail for me, write out each step you are doing and I will try to see which might be causing the issue.
Safestrap is very touchy and actually isn't compatible with 5.0 (OC1). To boot into Safestrap after flashing 5.0, if you want to do a backup (which I wouldn't recommend with safestrap, I've personally only had bad luck) you need to either flash the NC2 kernel with odin, or download and install http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141. I suggest downloading the .apk. All you do is flash the NC2 kernel with the flasher app and it will automatically boot you into safestrap. After you do whatever it is you need to do, (flash patches, etc) you then flash the OC1 kernel and reboot. OC1 kernel can be found here: https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
To fix your Playstore issue, remove any Playstore updates you have, then download and install the latest version from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Well I was was able to down grade with out a hitch. If I knew it was so simple, I would have done it a long time ago. I finally was able find all the info I needed about ROMs available and how to`s but before I start flashing, I`m going to have do a lot more reading on this awesome site. Now since my note 3 is no longer in service and out of warranty, I`m assuming I don`t have to settle for a at&t rom. I`m just going to use as a little tablet with just wifi and bluetooth. That is after have used it as a guinea pig, then I`ll start on rooting my note 4. Thanks again for your help in getting me going, phlashb4k.:good:
phlashb4k said:
Yes you can install directly from the Playstore or flash a zip file. Either works just fine as long as everything is installed in the correct order you'll be good to go. Allow me a bit and I can upload the .apk directly to my google drive account and provide a link. You could really download SuperSU and Busybox from the Playstore if you wanted to. It just takes a bit longer.
Of course. After you downgrade you then have access to Safestrap, which is a custom recovery environment you use to flash ROMs with. (Almost) every ROM for our phones already have SuperSU installed, if it doesn't it will specify in the thread that you need to flash SuperSU using Safestrap. But there's only a few that require it. Most of them already include the OC1 kernel inside the ROM as well. (OC1 is the only kernel that will run 5.0 on our phones).
If the following doesn't help please explain your problem in a little more detail for me, write out each step you are doing and I will try to see which might be causing the issue.
Safestrap is very touchy and actually isn't compatible with 5.0 (OC1). To boot into Safestrap after flashing 5.0, if you want to do a backup (which I wouldn't recommend with safestrap, I've personally only had bad luck) you need to either flash the NC2 kernel with odin, or download and install http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141. I suggest downloading the .apk. All you do is flash the NC2 kernel with the flasher app and it will automatically boot you into safestrap. After you do whatever it is you need to do, (flash patches, etc) you then flash the OC1 kernel and reboot. OC1 kernel can be found here: https://mega.co.nz/#!fAcA3JhL!-hK_TU6NamIJdvgwWdZ90VmOwBdRBxSL70VgC4sILwc
To fix your Playstore issue, remove any Playstore updates you have, then download and install the latest version from here: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
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Playstore is fixed. Got that done last night.
Now I have another issue that I am about to butt heads with.
"Emergency calls only"
BS My bill is paid what is with these jackasses at AT&T
Attacking it now.
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Playstore is fixed. Got that done last night.
Now I have another issue that I am about to butt heads with.
"Emergency calls only"
BS My bill is paid what is with these jackasses at AT&T
Attacking it now.
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It was like talking to Time Warner.
Reboot it.
I understand sir, just reboot it.
Something in their network failed.
So now that I'm off the roof.
The safestrap that you had a link to wouldn't run at all.
I mean it loads and looks like it works tells me that it is installed and that the recovery is installed but won't boot to recovery. That is with mine Safestrap-HLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk
That is the same thing that happened with your version Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk
I finally unloaded everything and started over from 4.4.2 factory stock
order that I got to work was
towelroot
su
busybox pro
safestrap B03
uninstall safestrap B03
uinstall busybox and install it again
install safestrap B01
uninstall B01
restart busybox pro
install B01
And finally I got it to show up correctly and boot properly, recovery and all.
Everything installed but now........
It wants to "update again"
Every time it updates, it crashes the system and I start over.
Gonna try it one more time and then go back to rooted 4.4.2 probably if it doesn't work.
I wonder if Verizon is this bad.
It's like when I had Time Warner's all in one router modem. Crash o matic every time they "updated" something
Now with an Asus RT-68U and Motorola modem I'm fine.
Incorporated the stagefright fix I mentioned earlier and it got all but one file.
Shows good in Lookout but CCVE-2051-6602 shows up in Ziperium.
Just turned off auto mms for this second and see what AT&T screws up with their update her when it finishes.
It's been a long ugly day and has nothing to do with this but I'm tired.
Thank you very much for your post and your help.
Take Care
Could you upload a screen shot(s) of your modem and kernel version .
Verizons Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Just AT&Ts. Which is why we have to jump to get root and such
phlashb4k said:
Sorry guys work got the best of me. I just got permission from a couple of developers to re-do a thread that elaborates more into how to root, flash etc. So that will be up by the end of the week (hopefully). My method I will be posting is completely different than what I'm telling you here. Because my guide will let you flash an a single file using flashfire that will already have root, xposed, viper audio, + extras already installed and configured. What I'm posting below is the main method being used.
In the mean time:
Download and install Samsung Mobile Drivers http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117, Reboot before connecting your phone.
Download https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001615211 - This is a stock NC2 (Android 4.4.2) image you will flash to down grade from 5.0. (Temporarily).
Download Towelroot https://towelroot.com/tr.apk - This is towelroot, it exploits a vulnerability in android 4.4.2 that allows you to gain root without even rebooting your phone.
Download SuperSU https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1 - You can of course user any superuser app. I am personally a big supporter of Chainfire and his applications.
Download Safestrap Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=4718#downloads - This will be your recovery.
Download Odin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 Make sure it's version 3.10.0 and only download odin from that post please. There are obnoxious amounts of fake odin downloads that come up in a google search that may contain malicious code.
Don't forget Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Also download any ROM you want to flash, BEFORE doing this. Unless of course you want to stay on rooted 4.2.2
----
0. Backup. Back up everything.
1. Place Towelroot, SuperSU, Safestrap, and Busybox on your SD card.
2. Bring your phone into download mode. (Power Button+Volume Down+Home Button)
3. Connect your phone to your computer using usb. (Back of the computer usb is always better)
-Make sure you installed the Samsung Drivers
4. Bring up odin and place N900AUCUCNC2_Full_Odin_Tar.tar.md5 file in the AP slot. (Odin might hangup and freeze for a minute. It's normal, don't click or do anything, just wait.)
5. Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time on odin should already be checked. Just make sure.
6. Under ID:COM on odin, it should read 0:[COM4] in light-ish blue color.
7. Odins message should read <ID:0/004> Added!!
--Numbers might be different for each person.
8. Click Start and wait a while. After 15-20 minutes your phone will eventually boot into Android 4.4.2
And in this exact order:
9. Install Towelroot and click 'make it rain'
10. Install SuperSU, Be sure to disable knox when it asks. If it hangs at all just force close SuperSU and try again.
11. Install Busybox
12. Install Safestrap
Done.
When you want to flash a ROM simply place it on your SD card and flash it using Safestrap. Make sure when flashing that the ROM comes with the OC1 kernel. If it doesn't you'll need to flash it after flashing the ROM.
As I said above I'm going to be posting an entire thread this week dedicated to rooting, flashing, and working with this phone. It's going to have the most updated information that I have and an easier and quicker method that doesn't require Safestrap. I'm going to ask mods and hopefully it will get a sticky.
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Yea!!!
It updated and just said it failed but didn't crash the phone.
I'll have a beer now.
It looked like it was a KNOX update which is disabled.
Score one for the good guys. me me me me me
Thank you so very much for your help and putting up with me.
Have a great evening,,, and a beer.
screenshot you requested
phlashb4k said:
Could you upload a screen shot(s) of your modem and kernel version .
Verizons Note 3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Just AT&Ts. Which is why we have to jump to get root and such
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So the Verizon is easier to deal with? I just was looking at the BOUNTY for a Verizon note 4 and thought it might have been more of a pain
Sorry for the Delay I have 3 Great Pyrenees a Catahoula and 2 domestic short hair cats the were rioting to be fed.
SM-N900A
Hi, are my ROM choices pretty limited because the ATT phone has to run on OC1 kernel? Will most of the popular ROMs from the other Note 3 threads run on OC1?
Thanks, Mike
phlashb4k said:
Absolutely. I just arrived at work or I would post a full detailed guide, but here's the run down.
You have to downgrade from 5.0 (OC1) to 4.2.2 (NC2).
Once you've done that, root with towelroot.apk, install SuperSU (I prefer chainfire), then install Busybox, (I prefer Stephan Erickson) and then finally, install Safestrap Recovery V3.75.
Then boot into Safestrap recovery, wipe/factory reset, and then flash the ROM you want.
I would gladly post links to everything but as I said, I'm at work. If nobody else does before I clock out. I'll definitely help you out.
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Supernoob question. I plan on doing this soon with my new note. However, I was wondering if the hotspot is automatically unlocked in 4.2.2. or do I need to download a special rom for that? thanks
Anybody know how to insall Xposed on Android 5.0? or have the link of the working one?
Thanks plashb4k, did this last night and it worked out great! I have a couple of questions though. (i'm completely new to this.) First, how can I disable Device Management from the phone? Now it is always in the Notification panel saying there is a new update. Secondly, are there any roms you recommend that work with android 4.4.2 really well? Thanks.
Hi guys, I'm tired of searching for a safe root method for my G900F, but I can't find any solution which considers my build number:
MMB29M.G900FXXU1CPEM
Although my baseband shows:
G900FXXU1CPC9
Can you guys help me to understand what I need to root my S5?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Hey Mate,
It has been so long but this should work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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Hey Mate,
It has been so long but this should work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
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Thanks man. That thread warns about using roms which aren't exactly our model number and that seems to be my problem.
Although I have a S5 G900F (kltexx) my build ends in ...XXU1CPEM and chainfire's auto-root doesn't have it listed.
For what it's worth, sammobile lists my rom as having PDA G900FXXU1CPEM and CSC G900FTPH1CPE2
Also, chainfire's thread where we're supposed to point to new published stock roms doesn't allow me to comment, so I guess it's a dead end.
Is there anywhere where I can search?
Thanks again mate.
All the information you need is posted many times over in multiple threads here on XDA, not knowing shows you have not spent any time reading any threads at all
It is not hidden or difficult to find
*Detection* said:
All the information you need is posted many times over in multiple threads here on XDA, not knowing shows you have not spent any time reading any threads at all
It is not hidden or difficult to find
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Thanks for your reply.
Although I also usually lecture people, in my own field of expertise, on how they shouldn't come to me with a problem without trying everything to fix it, I also try to be helpful in showing them the path that may enable them to help themselves.
Your answer does nothing for me, but thanks. I'm also aware that it shouldn't do anything for me, because of (insert jibber jabber about how these foruns are for developers and how rooting and custom roms will never be mainstream because the casual user isn't smart enough to press all the buttons in the correct sequence and developers need their time to be developing and not answering programming-illiterate people).
Anyway, if anyone else could point me, tip me, give me an innuendo in the right direction, I would be thankful. I'm not an expert, but since I've rooted my S4 (i9505) with chainfire's auto-root and loved CM12.1 and now CM13 roms, I was expecting to find a way to root my S5 (G900F) with these uncommon baseband and build numbers I've printed.
By the way: a search in xda-developers with my baseband shows 7 results, none of which concerns a rooted rom or specific method to root it. I know, because I've checked it before I bother everybody on this forum.
Thanks in advance guys.
You're welcome, and a helpful pointer to get you on your way:
I came to these forums with my G900F, and read a load of threads, after I was done reading, I knew how to root it, amazing what you can learn from an S5 forum overflowing with information about probably the most common/popular version of the S5
Hope that helps
EDIT - And ok, fair enough, I'm not a complete a$$
TWRP with ODIN > SuperSU from TWRP
*Detection* said:
You're welcome, and a helpful pointer to get you on your way:
I came to these forums with my G900F, and read a load of threads, after I was done reading, I knew how to root it, amazing what you can learn from an S5 forum overflowing with information about probably the most common/popular version of the S5
Hope that helps
EDIT - And ok, fair enough, I'm not a complete a$$
TWRP with ODIN > SuperSU from TWRP
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Thanks man. Could you just answer me one last question? From your pointer and what I've read so far, this is what I think I understood already, could you let me know if this is by any chance a misinterpretation or am I in the correct path?
1) Since there's not an auto-root package with my baseband and build number I should resort to conventional root: installing a custom recovery, superuser and a custom rom like CM13.
2) Also, I now understand that, CF-Auto-Root would never help me to install CM13, because it just provides root access, nothing else, like CF's says.
3) Rooting with Supersu after installing a custom recovery isn't build or baseband dependent. Auto-root is, because it's basically your ROM rooted. Rooting with TWRP/SuperSu is just model dependent, so I would be fine with klte specific TWRP at https://dl.twrp.me/klte/ and a compatible SuperSu build.
My last question if you have the time, because I've searched for it and cannot find a clue: is it possible that my SIM-free G900F variant, has a locked bootloader? How can I check it?
Thanks again for your patience.
EDIT: dumb numbering.
G900F bootloader is unlocked
CF Auto root is not ROM dependant, I've been using the same version through KitKat > Lollipop, but the SuperSU included is likely fairly old, and Marshmallow requires the newer Betas 2.7x of SuperSU
Some S5s don't like CF AR and will soft brick, some do, like mine, and work fine
To root a stock ROM, you only need to flash TWRP, once you boot into TWRP which is your custom recovery, you can flash SuperSU, which is your Root
Reboot to your rooted stock ROM
CM13 is a custom ROM, which will likely already include root, if not, flash it from TWRP as normal
To flash a custom ROM you need to do so via custom recovery, TWRP is the preferred version
So basically I'd do this:
Copy SuperSU to your phone/MicroSD
Flash TWRP 3.0.2.0 (Last version that I know works fine) using ODIN 3.11.1
Boot into TWRP and flash SuperSU
Reboot into the rooted ROM
*Detection* said:
G900F bootloader is unlocked
CF Auto root is not ROM dependant, I've been using the same version through KitKat > Lollipop, but the SuperSU included is likely fairly old, and Marshmallow requires the newer Betas 2.7x of SuperSU
Some S5s don't like CF AR and will soft brick, some do, like mine, and work fine
To root a stock ROM, you only need to flash TWRP, once you boot into TWRP which is your custom recovery, you can flash SuperSU, which is your Root
Reboot to your rooted stock ROM
CM13 is a custom ROM, which will likely already include root, if not, flash it from TWRP as normal
To flash a custom ROM you need to do so via custom recovery, TWRP is the preferred version
So basically I'd do this:
Copy SuperSU to your phone/MicroSD
Flash TWRP 3.0.2.0 (Last version that I know works fine) using ODIN 3.11.1
Boot into TWRP and flash SuperSU
Reboot into the rooted ROM
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Thank you so much man. The fact that you took the time to include the version numbers is awesome. I'll use TWRP because that's what I had in my S4 and worked really great. I believe I'll encounter small issues, but after your push I'll search for them in the forum. You're right, I was forgetting that CM13 has a built-in superuser manager. Thanks again.
The really scary part for me is the custom recovery install, because of bootloops or bricks.. but from what I've read so far I just need to be careful with checking and unchecking the right stuff in Odin and removing the battery after the green pass and before the device reboots. In some threads it's said that one should uncheck "auto-reboot", others say it should be checked, which is a bit confusing. I've seen in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/g900f-stuck-odin-mode-t3378907 that you advise to "uncheck it". Is it always the case?
Ok. This was really the last question.
Thanks again mate. You were really helpful and I'm sorry if I came across as annoying.
Works for me with it left to auto reboot, but if you end up back with stock recovery after flashing, disable auto reboot, then pull the battery
Some devices reinstall stock recovery if auto reboot is left enabled
Or to save messing about, disable auto reboot first time around, when it's finished flashing, disconnect USB and pull battery to power off, then replace battery and immediately boot into recovery and flash SuperSU
If TWRP asks if you want it to flash SuperSU/Root a second time, after you have already done it manually, say no
And with the G900F having an unlocked bootloader, don't worry too much about bricking it, worst case scenario, you have to flash a stock ROM again with ODIN, can't really brick it
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Works for me with it left to auto reboot, but if you end up back with stock recovery after flashing, disable auto reboot, then pull the battery
Some devices reinstall stock recovery if auto reboot is left enabled
Or to save messing about, disable auto reboot first time around, when it's finished flashing, disconnect USB and pull battery to power off, then replace battery and immediately boot into recovery and flash SuperSU
If TWRP asks if you want it to flash SuperSU/Root a second time, after you have already done it manually, say no
And with the G900F having an unlocked bootloader, don't worry too much about bricking it, worst case scenario, you have to flash a stock ROM again with ODIN, can't really brick it
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Hey man, just to let you know that everything went smooth like you said it would. Thanks again.
No probs, glad to hear it
lol
i was searching for a theard like this.
After 5 years i found it. I have the same baseband and build number. I have android 6.0.1.
will it still work? Im so much afraid of bricking my phone :crying:
Edit: Rooted succesfully.
Thanks a lot