I'm upset at this point. I just attempted to downgrade to 4.4.2 yesterday but that didn't work (obviously), so I'm stuck. Has ANYONE found anything leading to how to unlock the bootloader for us? I would do it myself but I don't know how. Any support is appreciated.
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jamesalynch said:
I'm upset at this point. I just attempted to downgrade to 4.4.2 yesterday but that didn't work (obviously), so I'm stuck. Has ANYONE found anything leading to how to unlock the bootloader for us? I would do it myself but I don't know how. Any support is appreciated.
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Search is your friend... Look in the General section of the forum.
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There is a bootloader unlock out now.
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donc113 said:
Search is your friend... Look in the General section of the forum.
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^This. Everything is in the general section on how to root and unlock bootloader.
Try this
jamesalynch said:
I'm upset at this point. I just attempted to downgrade to 4.4.2 yesterday but that didn't work (obviously), so I'm stuck. Has ANYONE found anything leading to how to unlock the bootloader for us? I would do it myself but I don't know how. Any support is appreciated.
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Try this, I did I was bricked and had to install android 5.0 firmware from a kitkat rom. I could not find a way to get rooted. THEN I tried this and it worked. THIS IS THIS >>>>>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/general/root-n900v-5-0-of1-one-click-t3330098
Let me know if it works.
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Try this, I did I was bricked and had to install android 5.0 firmware from a kitkat rom. I could not find a way to get rooted. THEN I tried this and it worked. THIS IS THIS >>>>>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/general/root-n900v-5-0-of1-one-click-t3330098
Let me know if it works.
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Actually, this is the first method I tried to root. However, I've found a bootloader unlock that I think works. Once I do this I'll just flash 4.4.2, then flash a custom recovery and flash JasmineROM 5.1
jamesalynch said:
Actually, this is the first method I tried to root. However, I've found a bootloader unlock that I think works. Once I do this I'll just flash 4.4.2, then flash a custom recovery and flash JasmineROM 5.1
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Are you bent on rolling back? I updated my firmware to OF1, rooted, unlocked the bootloader, and installed TWRP. Then flashed the Jasemine ROM 6.1 (Lollipop) and it works great.
CL3WL3SS said:
Are you bent on rolling back? I updated my firmware to OF1, rooted, unlocked the bootloader, and installed TWRP. Then flashed the Jasemine ROM 6.1 (Lollipop) and it works great.
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I forget I don't have to roll back however at this point I don't own the phone anymore stuck with the Cricket LG G Stylo with root but a locked bootloader...
*Edit*
Forgot to mention that in the end, I did root and unlock the bootloader. Also flashed TWRP at least my work is finally done
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Hi,
I had to send in my S4 (rooted with Loki) to Samsung to replace the screen. I'm assuming they restored to factory default and then flashed to latest 4.4.2. Is it possible to odin back to an earlier Android version and root my phone again or am I stuck with stock now?
lazard said:
Hi,
I had to send in my S4 (rooted with Loki) to Samsung to replace the screen. I'm assuming they restored to factory default and then flashed to latest 4.4.2. Is it possible to odin back to an earlier Android version and root my phone again or am I stuck with stock now?
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You can't Odin back but you can root. Do you know what version of 4.4.2 you're on, nb1, nc1, or nl1?
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jd1639 said:
You can't Odin back but you can root. Do you know what version of 4.4.2 you're on, nb1, nc1, or nl1?
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nl1 baseband
lazard said:
nl1 baseband
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Then see this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55537351
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possibly dumb question, but can I install custom recoveries with after towelroot exploit?
edit: found out answer to my own questions. Sucks that Samsung updated my phone and now I'm stuck with safestrap.
lazard said:
possibly dumb question, but can I install custom recoveries with after towelroot exploit?
edit: found out answer to my own questions. Sucks that Samsung updated my phone and now I'm stuck with safestrap.
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You can only install safestrap as the recovery. You'll be able to flash touch wiz based roms and a couple of Google play addition. See in the general forum, index all things at&t....
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lazard said:
Hi,
I had to send in my S4 (rooted with Loki) to Samsung to replace the screen. I'm assuming they restored to factory default and then flashed to latest 4.4.2. Is it possible to odin back to an earlier Android version and root my phone again or am I stuck with stock now?
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For those rooted with Loki+Motochopper I would suggest buying your own NEW screen and replacing then. Better than being locked down tight and not have full control of your own personal device. Sorry to hear about being updated... But your post made me decide what I would do if/when my screen goes out or glass breaks
lazard said:
possibly dumb question, but can I install custom recoveries with after towelroot exploit?
edit: found out answer to my own questions. Sucks that Samsung updated my phone and now I'm stuck with safestrap.
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I sent mine to a phone repair website and they did some JTAG magic stuff and downgraded mine to 4.2, which is what it came with when I got it. I don't recall the website, but if you search around I'm sure you'll find something. It cost about $50.
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Hey,
I'm on AOSP for some time now.
I was just wondering if one can update bootloader only or does he have to update the whole firmware. Lets say I'm on 4.3 JB and would like bootloader 4.4,can i just simply flash bootloader only?
Do i have to use Odin or can i use cmd flash procedure as for nexus?
I'm asking because lollipop needs a updated 4.4 bootloader as far as i know..
Any help would be appreciated.
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ryanrazer said:
Hey,
I'm on AOSP for some time now.
I was just wondering if one can update bootloader only or does he have to update the whole firmware. Lets say I'm on 4.3 JB and would like bootloader 4.4,can i just simply flash bootloader only?
Do i have to use Odin or can i use cmd flash procedure as for nexus?
I'm asking because lollipop needs a updated 4.4 bootloader as far as i know..
Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes, if you manage to get a bootloader only file.
But do keep in mind, that currently 4.4 bootloader works only with 4.4 ROMs (and those custom CM12 ROMs that are made to work with it). You will not be able to revert to 4.3.
Thank you for response.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, if you manage to get a bootloader only file.
But do keep in mind, that currently 4.4 bootloader works only with 4.4 ROMs (and those custom CM12 ROMs that are made to work with it). You will not be able to revert to 4.3.
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But will the latest bootloader N9005XXUGBOA5_DevBase_alexndr an modem N9005XXUGNJ2_DevBase_alexndr work on stock rooted Kitkat, and will it give any improvements?
is there any way too root Marshmallow on locked booloader?:fingers-crossed:
_wal2rosario said:
is there any way too root Marshmallow on locked booloader?:fingers-crossed:
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Not yet. Patience.
Stupifier said:
Not yet. Patience.
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Notice me when this is already. Thanks
Ready but only for unlocked bl
_wal2rosario said:
Notice me when this is already. Thanks
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It is nobody's responsibility to notify you when root is achieved on MM. It is YOUR responsibility to check back in the forums and do a little searching and reading to find out if root has been achieved on MM.
landshark68 said:
It is nobody's responsibility to notify you when root is achieved on MM. It is YOUR responsibility to check back in the forums and do a little searching and reading to find out if root has been achieved on MM.
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It is a way to say.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Ready but only for unlocked bl
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If I'm on stock 6.0.1, how to go about downgrading re-unlocking my BL and then getting rooted MM? I was unlocked prior, but locked to take the OTA...
talktosamson said:
If I'm on stock 6.0.1, how to go about downgrading re-unlocking my BL and then getting rooted MM? I was unlocked prior, but locked to take the OTA...
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Odin the full stock PB1 tar
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Odin the full stock PB1 tar
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Very doubtful you can downgrade that file from a locked marshmallow ROM via Odin
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Wired4Fun said:
Very doubtful you can downgrade that file from a locked marshmallow ROM via Odin
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I've done it before. You can.
Was on MM, and downgraded to PB1, got root, unlocked bootloader, went back to MM and currently running Phoenix rom. It can be done.. Search the forums.. The info is there..
djr4x4 said:
Was on MM, and downgraded to PB1, got root, unlocked bootloader, went back to MM and currently running Phoenix rom. It can be done.. Search the forums.. The info is there..
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Hey I've just been browsing the forums and catching up on all the new stuff. Last time I was here there was no hope of a bootloader unlocked. I finally upgraded from kit Kat and unlocked mine. I want to try some MM Roms but I'm not sure how to get back to LP then?? Is there a way to get back and keep root? Or would I have to go back to completely stock pb1 and root and start over. Thanks
Hello, I hace a galaxy s5 verizon, g900v and I would like too root it, hoy can I root my phone, I would apreciate if someone can help me, thanks in advance
Read this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
Your answer should be there because it's been said that you're able to...read, read and read more before asking Dev's help. It should all be in the OP
Also, there's already numerous threads asking this.....just saying....
al50 said:
Read this thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
Your answer should be there because it's been said that you're able to...read, read and read more before asking Dev's help. It should all be in the OP
Also, there's already numerous threads asking this.....just saying....
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I think the link you gave is for LL, not for MM that he ask for.
A San said:
I think the link you gave is for LL, not for MM that he ask for.
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MM can't be rooted. LL can. You have to revert back to LL in order to root. That's why he provided that link.
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landshark68 said:
MM can't be rooted. LL can. You have to revert back to LL in order to root. That's why he provided that link.
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but what if you unlock the bootloader and put it to pdf4?
Have to have root so u can unlock and also have to have a 15 emmc phone..
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djr4x4 said:
Have to have root so u can unlock and also have to have a 15 emmc phone..
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How do I find out if I have a 15 emmc phone? I was able to unlock the bootloader on PB1 and then upgrade to PF4 then I installed the PF4 stock deodexed but when I tried to install v85 of xposed my verizon screen stayed lol. I read on reddit someone unlocked it then put Cyanogen. Is this possible?
If u have unlocked once before then u r good
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djr4x4 said:
If u have unlocked once before then u r good
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oh ok lol so once I put the PF4 rom I can wipe and put Cyanogen? sorry haven't rooted since Evo 4g lol
wicked_g said:
How do I find out if I have a 15 emmc phone? I was able to unlock the bootloader on PB1 and then upgrade to PF4 then I installed the PF4 stock deodexed but when I tried to install v85 of xposed my verizon screen stayed lol. I read on reddit someone unlocked it then put Cyanogen. Is this possible?
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In the play store, download eMMC Brickbug Check. Your CID should start with 11 or 15. Sounds like if you unlocked the bootloader on PB1 and upgraded to PF4, you probably have 15.
So I just got an Asurion insurance replacement G900V, old one was rooted on 4.4
New one is PF4 6.0.1 and emmc starts with 11.
What can I do with it? can I root it at all?
cjschriver3 said:
So I just got an Asurion insurance replacement G900V, old one was rooted on 4.4
New one is PF4 6.0.1 and emmc starts with 11.
What can I do with it? can I root it at all?
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You can root it with Android 5.0.
OtikaTenkawa said:
You can root it with Android 5.0.
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I'm in the same boat as @cjschriver3. Is there a link with instructions to downgrade, root, then put it back to 6.0.1? Putting it back to 6.0.1 can be optional.
Tango Cheetahs said:
I'm in the same boat as @cjschriver3. Is there a link with instructions to downgrade, root, then put it back to 6.0.1? Putting it back to 6.0.1 can be optional.
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I didn't do a downgrade, I just rooted mine with this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/
I guess you just need to find a suitable downgrade tutorial.
OtikaTenkawa said:
I didn't do a downgrade, I just rooted mine with this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/
I guess you just need to find a suitable downgrade tutorial.
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Did you follow the instructions under "Prepare to Root?" If you did, you downgraded to PB1 (LL, Android 5.0). I followed the guide yesterday and got root, but I don't wanna unlock my bootloader to upgrade to PF4 kernal and bootloader. Last time I unlocked the bootloader, I lost my 4G. Otherwise, the guide by @jrkruse is really good ^_^ Just have the issue of not being able to run safestrap to do the last step (Flashing Knox Removal). Guess I'll just start from scratch and flash the PB1 retail image and try again.
Tango Cheetahs said:
Did you follow the instructions under "Prepare to Root?" If you did, you downgraded to PB1 (LL, Android 5.0). I followed the guide yesterday and got root, but I don't wanna unlock my bootloader to upgrade to PF4 kernal and bootloader. Last time I unlocked the bootloader, I lost my 4G. Otherwise, the guide by @jrkruse is really good ^_^ Just have the issue of not being able to run safestrap to do the last step (Flashing Knox Removal). Guess I'll just start from scratch and flash the PB1 retail image and try again.
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Hey Tango, just so that I am clear, are you saying you were able to root your S5 that was on MM with jrkruse's instructions?
EDIT:
I was able to root my Samsung S5 Galaxy on PJ2 with jrkruse's method
i have a g900v with the pg2 update(android 6.0.1) and cid 11. i've read through the various guides to get root, which involves downgrading to pb1 and rooting that. once i get pb1 rooted, is there a way to upgrade back to mm(pd1, p4, pg2 or pj2) the latest pj2 update and keep root? or will i be stuck on pb1 if i want to keep root?
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i have a g900v with the pg2 update(android 6.0.1) and cid 11. i've read through the various guides to get root, which involves downgrading to pb1 and rooting that. once i get pb1 rooted, is there a way to upgrade back to mm(pd1, p4, pg2 or pj2) the latest pj2 update and keep root? or will i be stuck on pb1 if i want to keep root?
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As mentioned numerous times and throughout a good many top threads in the General Section of this VZW Forum, the answer is no if you have the CID 11 to be able to root or keep root once on MM
al50 said:
As mentioned numerous times and throughout a good many top threads in the General Section of this VZW Forum, the answer is no if you have the CID 11 to be able to root or keep root once on MM
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got it. thanks.
Are there any currently working root methods for a device that is on VZW stock PG2 wth emmc 15?
Hi. Using a CID11 device w/ KINGROOT/SAFESTRAP
I know the bootloader is locked and all, but will I still be able to use CyanogenMod 13 ?
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=kltevzw
I know this is a noob question as the S5 is pretty locked down now 'geocold' is helping the enemy, but is it still at all possible to use CM13 with this safe strap option on a CID11 device.
also is there any other ROMs I could use that are similar with any kind of custom kernel that helps preserve battery life like in the past or is that a no now since the bootloader is locked.
lastly will I loose root if I can do any of the above.
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very new to the S5 please bare with me lol
meistfx said:
Hi. Using a CID11 device w/ KINGROOT/SAFESTRAP
I know the bootloader is locked and all, but will I still be able to use CyanogenMod 13 ?
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=kltevzw
I know this is a noob question as the S5 is pretty locked down now 'geocold' is helping the enemy, but is it still at all possible to use CM13 with this safe strap option on a CID11 device.
also is there any other ROMs I could use that are similar with any kind of custom kernel that helps preserve battery life like in the past or is that a no now since the bootloader is locked.
lastly will I loose root if I can do any of the above.
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very new to the S5 please bare with me lol
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There is a thread on xda about flashing mm custom roms on bootloader locked s5 verizon so try that here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943/page1
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There is a thread on xda about flashing mm custom roms on bootloader locked s5 verizon so try that here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943/page1
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Hey thanks! I'm on 5.0 OK3 will this require me to prepare anything or just ez install threw safestrap touchwiz ? also will I loose my apks/data or do I need to do a back up of such things.
meistfx said:
Hey thanks! I'm on 5.0 OK3 will this require me to prepare anything or just ez install threw safestrap touchwiz ? also will I loose my apks/data or do I need to do a back up of such things.
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You shouldn't lose any data but a backup is always wise
According to the thread you have to be on rooted PB1 firmware and use safestrap
The guide is specific so follow his guide exactly
I would do a back up in Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung kies 3 before you use or use safestrap backup whatever you prefer
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You shouldn't lose any data but a backup is always wise
According to the thread you have to be on rooted PB1 firmware and use safestrap
The guide is specific so follow his guide exactly
I would do a back up in Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung kies 3 before you use or use safestrap backup whatever you prefer
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Oh ok, yeah since I'm on OK3 will I need to do the whole KingRoot method again? or if I flash to PB1 from ODIN will I still keep root/safestrap/bb not sure how this all works just started using the S5 today.
Also once that is all done, and I'm on a rooted PB1 ... I'll be able to flash threw safestrap to a MM 6.0.1 ROM ? but when I do this wont I loose root? and I thought root not able to be obtained on MM 6.0.1 with CID11 devices? this is where it gets to be confusing for me, sorry for all the questions
meistfx said:
Oh ok, yeah since I'm on OK3 will I need to do the whole KingRoot method again? or if I flash to PB1 from ODIN will I still keep root/safestrap/bb not sure how this all works just started using the S5 today.
Also once that is all done, and I'm on a rooted PB1 ... I'll be able to flash threw safestrap to a MM 6.0.1 ROM ? but when I do this wont I loose root? and I thought root not able to be obtained on MM 6.0.1 with CID11 devices? this is where it gets to be confusing for me, sorry for all the questions
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You will lose root if you go up to cm13 using this method
If you need root then the linked method above may not be for you
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You will lose root if you go up to cm13 using this method
If you need root then the linked method above may not be for you
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Yes I can not use android with out root lol, but thanks for showing me all this anyways its progress I guess, not sure if this handset was worth the money now knowing all this, but I'll stick with it.
I see no point in even bothering to run CM13 or any custom rom really with out the use of root. ehhhh anyway. Backing up my apk/data using a snazzy lil app called MyBackup Pro. for the migration.
Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be staying on the 5.0 OK3 rom then since at least I have it rooted, and some kind of recovery even tho the whole safestrap touchwiz thing is not pleasing its better than nothing.