My wife has the launch Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 and I rooted it immediately after we got it and have not updated it since release. She is ready to upgrade and I'm trying to determine the best route to accomplish the upgrade to the latest version. Any recommendations would be appreciated. I've used ODIN in the past, but can I just use ODIN and load the latest 6.0.1 firmware?
Yes, backup your data and use odin to upgrade..
And a factory reset is highly recommended after upgrade
Verizon (and AT&T) run their devices with locked bootloaders. With the release of Lollipop came enhanced bootloader security which makes rooting very difficult, if not damn near impossible. So yes, you *can* easily upgrade, but subsequent rooting may well be an issue.
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keithross39 said:
Verizon (and AT&T) run their devices with locked bootloaders. With the release of Lollipop came enhanced bootloader security which makes rooting very difficult, if not damn near impossible. So yes, you *can* easily upgrade, but subsequent rooting may well be an issue.
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Verizon's can be bootloader unlocked.
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Rakuu said:
Verizon's can be bootloader unlocked.
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Ah.....My bad....thought it was the same encryption method as AT&T...
Rakuu said:
Verizon's can be bootloader unlocked.
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Can I unlock the bootloader and still flash the latest stock ROM with ODIN and keep the unlocked bootloader?
I would recommend you to install smart switch on your pc and update your phone with it. It is much simpler than using odin. You just plug in your phone and smart switch does the rest
Emre67511 said:
I would recommend you to install smart switch on your pc and update your phone with it. It is much simpler than using odin. You just plug in your phone and smart switch does the rest
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Thanks but I'm interested in unlocking the bootloader as well. Am I able to keep the unlocked bootloader and use smart switch / ODIN to upgrade to STOCK 6.0.1 and keep the unlocked bootloader?
cowman4000 said:
Thanks but I'm interested in unlocking the bootloader as well. Am I able to keep the unlocked bootloader and use smart switch / ODIN to upgrade to STOCK 6.0.1 and keep the unlocked bootloader?
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Go to the bootloader unlock thread, much to read there and likely answer all of your questions.
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cowman4000 said:
Thanks but I'm interested in unlocking the bootloader as well. Am I able to keep the unlocked bootloader and use smart switch / ODIN to upgrade to STOCK 6.0.1 and keep the unlocked bootloader?
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Here's the link to the bootloader unlock thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
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I have a galaxy s4 att with nj4. Is there any way to unlock the bootloader and install lollipop? If not then why do developers develop lollipop if no one can flash them?
Corbin270 said:
I have a galaxy s4 att with nj4. Is there any way to unlock the bootloader and install lollipop? If not then why do developers develop lollipop if no one can flash them?
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Amen. Then they will not tell you on their page where you download it, that it will not work with Locked Bootloader!!
not everyone has a locked bootloader.
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not everyone has a locked bootloader.
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Every i337 has a locked bootloader. There are just some who can exploit it with Loki
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jd1639 said:
Every i337 has a locked bootloader. There are just some who can exploit it with Loki
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So you are saying No way to install Lollipop until OTA of it comes out???
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So you are saying No way to install Lollipop until OTA of it comes out???
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I once had a unlocked bootloader but was forced into upgrade to NJ4 and sorry to say there is no escape from the locked bootloader. I'm now running a updated version of SafeStrap 3.82 and there are a few that are working to get lollipop running for our device. However the talk is a kernel problem and that may take awhile.
I just wish they would kick out a official lollipop update. I've been on T-Mobile for over 10 years and ended up with this device because I won it. Wish I could afford to get rid of it and move to a T-Mobile device period.
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So you are saying No way to install Lollipop until OTA of it comes out???
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Nope. You can blame AT&T for that (since they requested the locked bootloader for their version of the device). I got lucky with mine; when I got it, they said they would update it there in the store, but I told them to hold off because I could do it myself. That was the only thing that allowed me to custom firmware on my phone - that update they wanted to flash was MF3.
I currently have a Samsung note 3 running Android version 5.0. It has previously been rooted before and then unrooted (because i accidentally bricked it), my question is that. My phone is no longer rooted so can i now re root my phone.
By the way I've tripped knox...
I am from the UK and my phones carrier is EE
Build number: N005XXUGBOA1
Can this actually be done and if so, how would i go about doing this?
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I currently have a Samsung note 3 running Android version 5.0. It has previously been rooted before and then unrooted (because i accidentally bricked it), my question is that. My phone is no longer rooted so can i now re root my phone.
By the way I've tripped knox...
I am from the UK and my phones carrier is EE
Build number: N005XXUGBOA1
Can this actually be done and if so, how would i go about doing this?
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CF-Autoroot should work.
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CF-Autoroot should work.
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I looked at that option but it's saying that my phones bootloader needs to be unlocked otherwise my phone will probably get bricked.
How can I check if my phones bootloader is unlocked or not?
John_169 said:
I looked at that option but it's saying that my phones bootloader needs to be unlocked otherwise my phone will probably get bricked.
How can I check if my phones bootloader is unlocked or not?
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N9005 is always unlocked. Only N900A and N900V are locked.
Okay thanks. So i can re root my phone without bricking it as a result?
John_169 said:
Okay thanks. So i can re root my phone without bricking it as a result?
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No brick. If you do get into trouble, you can always get into b Download Mode and restore to stock with Odin. Samsung phones ate pretty robust.
If i were to brick my phone how would i restore to stock with odin? Sorry I'm kinda new at this
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If i were to brick my phone how would i restore to stock with odin? Sorry I'm kinda new at this
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There's s bunch of videos on YouTube which show you the process. It's quite simple, and I suggest you watch through these to get a better idea of how it works.
I can't figure out how to do this at all. I know it's online somewhere, but for the life if me I can't figure out where. Someone please help!
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I have I337UCUFNJ5
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You have to sell your phone and buy an i9505. Then you can install TWRP or CWM on your Galaxy S 4.
I believe the ATT version of the s4 has a locked bootloader so flashing TWRP or CWM is not possible atm.
audit13 said:
I believe the ATT version of the s4 has a locked bootloader so flashing TWRP or CWM is not possible atm.
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Is there any way to perform a nandroid-style backup/restore then?
I'd like to flash the latest stock ROM but would like a return path to what I currently have now if things go badly.
I would check out the Verizon s4 forum to confirm whether your bootloader is locked. If it is locked, there's very little you can install in terms of ROMs. Not sure about TWRP or CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
Facing Same Problem
I'm Also Facing The Same Problem.
Is There Anybody To Tell Me That How Can I Check My Bootloader Status (Locked/Unlocked)
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I'm Also Facing The Same Problem.
Is There Anybody To Tell Me That How Can I Check My Bootloader Status (Locked/Unlocked)
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It's easy, if you have updated your phone to a newer version of Android, then your BL is locked.
NB1 4.4.2 is My Official ROM. I Updated It To NJ4 4.4.4 Using Android System Recovery And Then I Updated It 5.0.1 Lollipop Via Same Way.
I Think My Bootloader Is Locked.
Bootloader on LP is definitely locked.
So What Should I Do "audit13"
Once the bootloader is locked, you will need to use safestrap to flash files. Also, you'll be limited to tw-based custom ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254
Safestarp Is not Working Dude....
I Tried To Install Safestarp And I Have Lost My Android System Recovery.
Now When I Boot My Device Into Recovery Mood It Takes An Error And My Device Goes to Download Mood.
My Device Has No Recovery Now.
This may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
Thanx Dude.
Thanx for helping.
Did you fix it?
Soled
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Did you fix it?
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I Have Soled My Galaxy S4 AT&T i337.
Now I'm Looking For Galaxy Note 3.
So What Model Number I Should Buy Which Can Be Rooted Easily And Has Unlocked Bootloader.
I believe the att version of note 3 also has a locked bootloader. Get the T-Mobile version or the Canadian version.
Galaxy Note 3
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I believe the att version of note 3 also has a locked bootloader. Get the T-Mobile version or the Canadian version.
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Hi Dude.
Whats Up?
I Have Bought Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-9005)
I Have Rooted It But I Want To Downgrade It To It's Official ROM And Than Update It Step By Step After Rooting My Device.
Whats Your Opineon About.
All you need to run OTA updates is use the unroot option from the root program and have a stock recovery. OTA updates will not work on a rooted system.
The quickest way to update your phone to the latest ROM would be to flash the lastest stock ROM from sammobile and then check for OTA updates.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/
New to xda. I need pointed in the right direction. I have a Samsung s5 and want to root it if possible.
Here is my info:
Carrier att locked
Model # Samsung-sm-G900A
Android version 5.1.1
Baseband version G900AUCU4CPA3
Kernel version 3.4.0-5869384 4/27/2016
KNOX version 2.4
I have tried several rooting methods and all have come up short.
Is it possible.
Thanks
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Android version 5.1.1.
Thanks
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I'm also trying to figure this out. I have seen posts claiming it's possible, but I can't even upgrade my same device from 4.4.1 to 5.1.1 how did you do it?
I think the bootloader gets locked once you upgrade to LP with AT&T S5s
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I think the bootloader gets locked once you upgrade to LP with AT&T S5s
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Starts locked, was never unlocked.
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Starts locked, was never unlocked.
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Just learned this the hard way. Spent my entire day activating my service, flashing my firmware to get root... then in two minutes effed myself over by permanently removing root access with 5.1.1 great.
Hey all.
I've a question. In GT-i9500, is there the need to unlock bootloader as in Motorola devices before flashing custom ROMs. Or it comes with it's bootloader pre-unlocked?
Would be very glad on your response
Thank You!
munimjaffer said:
Hey all.
I've a question. In GT-i9500, is there the need to unlock bootloader as in Motorola devices before flashing custom ROMs. Or it comes with it's bootloader pre-unlocked?
Would be very glad on your response
Thank You!
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in I9500 we can update bootloader and go back to old without problems and we can flash roms without need to unlock
Verizon and AT&T devices usually have locked bootloaders. Everything else should be unlocked.
Ngadhnjim said:
in I9500 we can update bootloader and go back to old without problems and we can flash roms without need to unlock
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thanks alot for ur reply
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Verizon and AT&T devices usually have locked bootloaders. Everything else should be unlocked.
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Then we should first of all unlock bootloader before flashing roms?
Unless the S4 is a US model sold by AT&T or Verizon, which yours isn't, the bootloader will be unlocked. That means being able to update the bootloader, radio, and installing custom ROMs, as previously stated. Keep in mind the following: Samsung does not use fastboot, thus any commands you could use on a Motorola device will not work on a Samsung device. You will have to use Odin.
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Then we should first of all unlock bootloader before flashing roms?
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i dont known for verzion ,he ask for i9500
munimjaffer said:
Then we should first of all unlock bootloader before flashing roms?
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I-9500 came with factory unlocked bootloader.
If your phone really is i-9500 as you said,
install the custom recovery like TWPR or CWM via odin and
flash the custom rom of your choice via the custom recovery.
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I-9500 came with factory unlocked bootloader.
If your phone really is i-9500 as you said,
install the custom recovery like TWPR or CWM via odin and
flash the custom rom of your choice via the custom recovery.
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Ok thanks
l have a question if my i9500 says secure download enabled does that mean its bootloader locked +++
Asked and answered already in this thread. Unless your S4 is an SGH-I337 or SCH-I545 (AT&T and Verizon respectively) your bootloader will not be locked.