My s5 has continually gotten slower and slower. I would like to do root and install the fastest, cleanest least bloat and most stable Rom possible to speed it up again. I've. Never done this before on an s5 so am asking for advice and help. I am on the Verizon network and use my phone for business so I really do not want to lose any data on my sd card thanks appreciate all the help!
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K thanks this is q & a forum! Help appreciated or you tube guide
Ok...so you say it's a business device......does that mean it connects to a secure (enterprise) business nerwork? If it does, then root is NOT for your device. The network will discover root access and prevent connection.
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K thanks this is q & a forum!
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No keith it does not connect to a business or enterprise network. I use it for work mostly meaning: internet surfing, email, and taking pictures for work related projects. I own my own business. As I said above I like the S5 but it seems to be getting slower with all these new updates & Ive read by rooting & installing a ROM you can debloat it & speed up the phone. Appreciate the responses.
You can root and debloat without flashing a custom rom, I assume your device is running lollipop? That being the case, you can use CF Root or TWRP / SuperSU combo to gain root, then use Titanium Backup to debloat.....
Here's a 'step by step' for the TWRP root method........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64961009
Edit....just seen that you are with Verizon....that complicates things as they lock their bootloaders.....AFAIK, root methods for Verizon devices running lollipop don't exist.....although don't quote me on that....I've not had to deal with Verizon devices, so I haven't researched them.....
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So that means there is no way to root or install a faster custom Rom with Verizon? I'd anyone else can chime in I would appreciate it.
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So that means there is no way to root or install a faster custom Rom with Verizon? I'd anyone else can chime in I would appreciate it.
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Depending on your lollipop version, yes. Go check the Verizon s5 section.
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I know there is plenty of info on this topic but I have a few questions and it would be nice to have them all answered in this thread. I have a lot of rooting and modding experience (previous phone was the evo 3d), but I remember reading that one of the 2? sprint s4 updates may either not allow some apps to work or kill a feature/ interfere with rooting is that true?
-So is the MF9 the newest update or the 2nd to last? Can you guys please break down the main things changed in the two updates?
- How do I check which I am on atm? I don't remember doing any of the large ones.
Finally what would the best way to root? I plan on keeping touchwiz for now, and probably using Ktoonsez kernel?
Which recovery is recommended?
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I know there is plenty of info on this topic but I have a few questions and it would be nice to have them all answered in this thread. I have a lot of rooting and modding experience (previous phone was the evo 3d), but I remember reading that one of the 2? sprint s4 updates may either not allow some apps to work or kill a feature/ interfere with rooting is that true?
-So is the MF9 the newest update or the 2nd to last? Can you guys please break down the main things changed in the two updates?
- How do I check which I am on atm? I don't remember doing any of the large ones.
Finally what would the best way to root? I plan on keeping touchwiz for now, and probably using Ktoonsez kernel?
Which recovery is recommended?
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MF9 is the latest official release. If you want it I recommend updating before rooting just because it is a bit easier that way. Largest change in MF9 is apps2sd capability but can see the changes here: Update Changlog
To check just go to menu/settings/more/about device. Take note of software and baseband version. This will tell you what you are currently on.
Go here for root instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Recovery is really a personal choice. TWRP can be a bit buggy and depends on the version but still works for regular usage. CWM/OUDHS work fine as well. Use what you are familiar with. I prefer TWRP for the touch interface and restore of root if permissions get removed.
As for apps and MF9, I have read some having issues with certain apps but don't know much more than that. I have never had any issues with any app but know there are some with enormous amounts of apps on the device so who knows. Maybe it is a problem created when moving data to the extsd card.
Also, don't forget to check this thread after rooting. Has a wealth of information and links to what you can do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303917
CCallahan said:
MF9 is the latest official release. If you want it I recommend updating before rooting just because it is a bit easier that way. Largest change in MF9 is apps2sd capability but can see the changes here: Update Changlog
To check just go to menu/settings/more/about device. Take note of software and baseband version. This will tell you what you are currently on.
Go here for root instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Recovery is really a personal choice. TWRP can be a bit buggy and depends on the version but still works for regular usage. CWM/OUDHS work fine as well. Use what you are familiar with. I prefer TWRP for the touch interface and restore of root if permissions get removed.
As for apps and MF9, I have read some having issues with certain apps but don't know much more than that. I have never had any issues with any app but know there are some with enormous amounts of apps on the device so who knows. Maybe it is a problem created when moving data to the extsd card.
Also, don't forget to check this thread after rooting. Has a wealth of information and links to what you can do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303917
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Thanks for the quick reply. Lastly, I may have heard there is a tethering issue with MF9 is that true?
Gabeomatic said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Lastly, I may have heard there is a tethering issue with MF9 is that true?
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I'm not familiar with anything specific to MF9. Probably depends on the device trying to connect. My Note 8 connects/works fine using the hotspot mod on MF9 and previous versions.
I don't get why people do not ask this in the noob thread instead of making a new one.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Lastly, I may have heard there is a tethering issue with MF9 is that true?
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I have MF9, rooted, stock rom. The Hotspot mod works for me, just like it did on the MDL. No problems installing it or using it on my S4.
Hey everyone.
Thanks for keeping such a great information forum. I had a evo a few years ago and everyone was a lot of help with rooting.
So I just get this s4. And I really don't want to pay for hot spotting. Would love to gain access to this. Anyone know how without rooting?
I've been looking into it for ago couple days now. Then I read about the Knox count. Really Don't want to lose my warranty really if I want I can go get another phone with sprints lease system if need but still.
Anyway. Are there any ways of getting that hot spot or teathr ability.
Are there any roots for the 4.3. I tried doing a autoloader and it failed.
No PIT partition it said. I still can't find out how to fix that or if I really should. Like I said. I'm glad now it didn't go tthru and ruin the Knox.
Any help links tips anything. Good things to look out for would be greatly appreciated.
Even if it takes me going anything nd getting a new phone again. Maybe the note 3? Can you root them for wife easier?
Thanks in advance
With this version of Pda Net (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi2) you should be able to do USB tethering and BT tethering without root. It will not do Wifi tethering, AFAIK, because of something in the stock rom.
As mentioned you can try PDA.net I've owned that for years but haven't had to use it on any of my recent Android devices yet. I root and use hotspod mods.
Read here to root without problems.
Then got to crawrj's thread and grab the hotspot mod. (If you are on stock choose the Odex version).
Since you're coming back to the forums I'm sure it would help you greatly if you spend some time and read through the how-to's and stickies.
Good luck.
Thanks guys. I have been trying to read thru every chance I get. Look forward to getting back in the loop.
I had a S3 that I rooted a few years back and now have the Note 3. I am familiar with rooting and ROM's, however after all the issues I had before, I want to keep things simple. Here is what I mean. I really only want to root my phone for two main reasons. 1. Get rid of the bloatware. 2. To be able to unlock the hotspot since I have unlimited data. I currently use FoxFi but it cuts off once you reach a certain limit.
After looking around I see that there are many different ways/methods to root the phone as well as a ton of different ROMS. I wont pose the question of "What is the best ROM". All I really want to know is. 1. What is the easiest method to root the phone? 2. What ROM(s) are out there that are close to stock and do not require constant updates.
Thanks all in advance. BTW...I did do a search and was overwhelmed with all the options. I assume the easiest root for what I want would be the CF-AUTO-ROOT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423)
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sideoutjj said:
I had a S3 that I rooted a few years back and now have the Note 3. I am familiar with rooting and ROM's, however after all the issues I had before, I want to keep things simple. Here is what I mean. I really only want to root my phone for two main reasons. 1. Get rid of the bloatware. 2. To be able to unlock the hotspot since I have unlimited data. I currently use FoxFi but it cuts off once you reach a certain limit.
After looking around I see that there are many different ways/methods to root the phone as well as a ton of different ROMS. I wont pose the question of "What is the best ROM". All I really want to know is. 1. What is the easiest method to root the phone? 2. What ROM(s) are out there that are close to stock and do not require constant updates.
Thanks all in advance. BTW...I did do a search and was overwhelmed with all the options. I assume the easiest root for what I want would be the CF-AUTO-ROOT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423)
Verizon Phone SM-N900V
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And a quick question for you....did you read the Forum Rules on posting....
Moved here as this does not belong in the Development Section.
My bad....thanks for moving this for me.
I'm no expert at Android or ROMs, but after initially rooting with towelroot flashing CM and then going back to stock 4.4.2 because of email / exchange issues, I've now rooted with CF AutoRoot and flashed the Lollipop based Echoe ROM.
Flash the latest bootloader and modem and it is a stable, close to standard, usable Touchwiz ROM, that I've been using for a month and I'm very happy with.
Hi,
I bought a used a Verizon S5 hoping to play PoGo using Fake GPS. But I am unable to select a Fake GPS app in Settings. I am currently on 5.0 (version ending in BPB1) and checking for software updates on the phone fails. Presumably because I do not have a SIM in the phone as I would like to continue to use my iPhone. The S5 would be only on Wifi (or iPhone's hotspot) and used only to play PoGo.
I have read through (most of) the painiac's (excellent) guide and I am trying to decide what to do next:
1. Try to install marshmallow update (no root) and see if the option to select the fake GPS appears in settings
2. Root the phone and try several custom ROM's to see if the option appears
3. Sell the phone back and try another phone
I have flashed custom ROM's with older Android phones some 3 years ago. Modding scene has considerably changed since then and I find myself reading warnings and seeing dead ends (permanently locked bootloaders etc) everywhere. Any advice would be appreciated.
Let me rephrase the question. I can update to marshmallow 6.0 with images available on the internet. I will lose the ability to root the phone. But I may be able to run fake gps and play pokemon go.
Or I can try rooting it and then installing xposed or other frameworks to get the set up on lollipop 5.0 - which is root-able.
Which would be the recommended way for someone like me with mediocre android hacking skills and very little time?
Thanks.
Marshmallow will give you the option to make Fake GPS the default mock application.
However, Pokemon Go will not run on rooted devices unless you know of a workaround for that.
yelloguy said:
Hi,
I bought a used a Verizon S5 hoping to play PoGo using Fake GPS. But I am unable to select a Fake GPS app in Settings. I am currently on 5.0 (version ending in BPB1) and checking for software updates on the phone fails. Presumably because I do not have a SIM in the phone as I would like to continue to use my iPhone. The S5 would be only on Wifi (or iPhone's hotspot) and used only to play PoGo.
I have read through (most of) the painiac's (excellent) guide and I am trying to decide what to do next:
1. Try to install marshmallow update (no root) and see if the option to select the fake GPS appears in settings
2. Root the phone and try several custom ROM's to see if the option appears
3. Sell the phone back and try another phone
I have flashed custom ROM's with older Android phones some 3 years ago. Modding scene has considerably changed since then and I find myself reading warnings and seeing dead ends (permanently locked bootloaders etc) everywhere. Any advice would be appreciated.
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you've come to the right person asking this stuff lol I used to cover all that stuff daily on my yt channel. gained 2400 subs in 3 weeks due to posting my vids on other sites that allowed pogo hacks to be posted. was doing 3-4 vids a day.
AOSP based roms will not work on Pokemon Go. That leaves out anything like Cyanogenmod or anything compiled from it.
The only way i got POGO to work on my spare s5 (i use it for testing) was to flash back stock NI2, re-root with towel root, flash a TouchWiz based rom with SafeStrap, then delete the Root binary and anything SU related, basically unrooting my rom and backing it up manually and only putting em back when it was needed
There's probably better ways now, but for me this worked 100%
POGO isn't worth the effort in my opinion.
loadedpampers said:
Marshmallow will give you the option to make Fake GPS the default mock application.
However, Pokemon Go will not run on rooted devices unless you know of a workaround for that.
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Thanks so much. I am currently not rooted and when I go to MM I cannot be rooted from what I understand. So I think I will do the upgrade when I have some time. I will lose the ability to root but I can live with that.
KaptinBoxxi said:
The only way i got POGO to work on my spare s5 (i use it for testing) was to flash back stock NI2, re-root with towel root, flash a TouchWiz based rom with SafeStrap, then delete the Root binary and anything SU related, basically unrooting my rom and backing it up manually and only putting em back when it was needed
There's probably better ways now, but for me this worked 100%
POGO isn't worth the effort in my opinion.
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I agree on the effort comment, but I am not sure why you are rooting the device if it does not work on rooted devices? Wouldn't it be a lot easier to stay un-rooted and keep it simple and stupid?
Also, can anyone point me to a legit MM stock ROM? I have downloaded ODIN but I am nervous about the sketchy websites needing registration for downloading the ROM image. I need stock un-rooted Verizon ROM so I was thinking it should be easy to find. However I am not having much luck on the Googles.
Using Magisk 10.2 and the root bundled with it works. You just have to use Magisk hide which is now bundled with magisk.
I'm on vzw s5 running phoenix rom with root. Can still play pogo. No luck on xposed though.
Just a quick update. I got all the things in place for updating the phone to Marshmallow 6.0 and connected the phone to the computer for the first time. The phone gave me messages about installing software update agent and I followed the instructions. It offered to install the marshmallow update from verizon and I took that offer.
After the update, the option to select a GPS app showed up on the phone. I selected my installed app and almost everything works on pokemon go now.
I say almost because PoGo still jumps back to home location for a short second from time to time. But from what I can tell, the fix needs root. So I'll just leave good enough alone for now.
Thanks for all the help.
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I agree on the effort comment, but I am not sure why you are rooting the device if it does not work on rooted devices? Wouldn't it be a lot easier to stay un-rooted and keep it simple and stupid?
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i do so much with my devices that they need to be rooted. i do a lot of app debugging for my friend who makes games to help him out. i do have a spare phone that's not rooted for pogo now though. although htc m7's are awful haha
TechX1991 said:
you've come to the right person asking this stuff lol I used to cover all that stuff daily on my yt channel. gained 2400 subs in 3 weeks due to posting my vids on other sites that allowed pogo hacks to be posted. was doing 3-4 vids a day.
AOSP based roms will not work on Pokemon Go. That leaves out anything like Cyanogenmod or anything compiled from it.
The only way i got POGO to work on my spare s5 (i use it for testing) was to flash back stock NI2, re-root with towel root, flash a TouchWiz based rom with SafeStrap, then delete the Root binary and anything SU related, basically unrooting my rom and backing it up manually and only putting em back when it was needed
There's probably better ways now, but for me this worked 100%
POGO isn't worth the effort in my opinion.
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Anyone know how to get fake gps working on iphone full process please and stable working. I need to know full method which includes what jailbreak is best, what iphone versions are best and easy to do. Also how to disable or turn off mock location detection. Like in andriod you can do it via smali. Please I tried looking for usefull info on the net everywhere but can't seem to find solid info. Cheers
kani1544 said:
Anyone know how to get fake gps working on iphone full process please and stable working. I need to know full method which includes what jailbreak is best, what iphone versions are best and easy to do. Also how to disable or turn off mock location detection. Like in andriod you can do it via smali. Please I tried looking for usefull info on the net everywhere but can't seem to find solid info. Cheers
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This post is 6 YEARS old. What made you even think it was worth it to quote my 6 year old post to get information now?
Google would have answered your question faster than you typing out that whole post. I know the answer to your question, I'm not going to give it
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This post is 6 YEARS old. What made you even think it was worth it to quote my 6 year old post to get information now?
Google would have answered your question faster than you typing out that whole post. I know the answer to your question, I'm not going to give it
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bro chill man. i tried to google it but cant get the answer man. why are u getting so angry man. what did i do. Sorry i just posted my question at ur post to get my answers to my questions. But just curious why wont you share some info, is there some reason or something?
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This post is 6 YEARS old. What made you even think it was worth it to quote my 6 year old post to get information now?
Google would have answered your question faster than you typing out that whole post. I know the answer to your question, I'm not going to give it
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should we chat private pm or something thats why?
I've flashed and rooted countless devices before and don't normally run into issues with the speed of the device. Usually I root to help with that! Since I've gotten my S7 though, I've noticed that we all get performance issues after rooting. What would be the cause of this? Is it Knox? Maybe something Samsung implemented to encourage us not to root? Does anyone have insight on what causes this lag? I might have missed a post explaining this so feel free to link it in the comments.
My edge has slowed to the point i'm using an iPhone 7 plus now lol. Waiting for the s8 plus to come out
The engineering kernel that is used to gain root is a factory Samsung kernel used for development and repair, and it was not intended for all out speed. The only way to gain root without this particular kernel is to have an unlocked bootloader, which is not available for the US S7. You can look into the Hybrid ROM, as it retains the factory kernel, but you won't have root access after flashing it.
Could you point me to root procedures guide? Thanks
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Could you point me to root procedures guide? Thanks
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039
also
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to/how-rooted-s7-nougatand-fixed-lag-t3576393