Stuck on PD1 :( - Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.

kotuamoalt said:
Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
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cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago

shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)

kotuamoalt said:
I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
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this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL

shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I don't think that will help me. I want to root. Unless things have changed, I need to roll back to NK2.

shahram Ali said:
this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
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MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?

kotuamoalt said:
MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
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that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up

shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
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Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.

kotuamoalt said:
Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
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cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try

shahram Ali said:
that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
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I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.

kotuamoalt said:
I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
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good luck bro

shahram Ali said:
cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
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I was also unable to flash the entire NK2 firmware. And yes I am crazy.

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i messed up bid time

so I have been on vision x rom for last couple months. I had a guy flash the stock rom back on my phone and now I have an att update aprox 359mb ready to install BUT I cannot update it. after update completes it boots into twrp. how can I uninstall twrp or is it something I missing. thanks for your help in advance. NOOB here
Do you know what firmware you're on? I don't what stock rom the guy flashed but it must not have been the stock firmware or you wouldn't have twrp.
jd1639 said:
do you know what firmware you're on? I don't what stock rom the guy flashed but it must not have been the stock firmware or you wouldn't have twrp.
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it shows 4.2.2
JSUMNERS said:
it shows 4.2.2
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Are you on MDB/MDL or MF3?
Edit: must be MDB/MDL if you still have custom recovery?
JSUMNERS said:
it shows 4.2.2
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What are the last three characters on your base band
rayburne said:
are you on mdb/mdl or mf3?
Edit: Must be mdb/mdl if you still have custom recovery?
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im sorry im noob to the 10th......baseband version 1337ucuamdb
JSUMNERS said:
im sorry im noob to the 10th......baseband version 1337ucuamdb
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Your are on mdb firmware. If flashing custom roms is important to you what I would do is use Odin to upgrade you to mdl firmware. That is probably the same firmware that you have the update for based on its small size. If you use Odin you will lose root and twrp. But you'll be able to put those back on.
jd1639 said:
your are on mdb firmware. If flashing custom roms is important to you what i would do is use odin to upgrade you to mdl firmware. That is probably the same firmware that you have the update for based on its small size. If you use odin you will lose root and twrp. But you'll be able to put those back on.
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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Yes, by flashing the mdl firmware in Odin
Thanks you very much. Now time to download odin and do research on xda forums.... Wish me luck
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Thanks you very much. Now time to download odin and do research on xda forums.... Wish me luck
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If you run into problems just ask. The firmware you can get from sammobile.com. You have to register but it's free.
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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Are you sure you want to take that update (I'm assuming it's the MF3 update)?
If you do, you will be limited to using safestrap and the custom roms you can flash in the future.
If you stay at MDL, you can still install a custom 4.3 rom (or the stock 4.3 release without bootloaders once it's available).
You can even install stock MF3 without the bootloaders from the dev section to get the update.
If you want to have an unlocked bootloader and have complete freedom to flash whatever you want on your phone, you only want to update to MDL as mentioned above and not take the MF3 update.
Once your at official OTA MF3, your bootloader is locked and there is no turning back (just trying to help and make sure you are aware of what happens if you take the OTA and upgrade to MF3).
Good Luck
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so I have been on vision x rom for last couple months. I had a guy flash the stock rom back on my phone and now I have an att update aprox 359mb ready to install BUT I cannot update it. after update completes it boots into twrp. how can I uninstall twrp or is it something I missing. thanks for your help in advance. NOOB here
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Heimdall is your friend , safer than Odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441&highlight=heimdall
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heimdall is your friend , safer than odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441&highlight=heimdall
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ok so i havent unrooted yet. Still researching. My problem is now that when i power the phone on it shows custom with the open pad lock. But but when i run root checker basic is says im not rooted. Im confused and need help please. Sorry for being so ignorant but im learning
Sorry again but im still confused as to why it still has pad lock on start up but root checker says no root. I am so stupid im sorry but i need help please
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Sorry again but im still confused as to why it still has pad lock on start up but root checker says no root. I am so stupid im sorry but i need help please
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Go get Triangle Away. That helped me get rid of the pad lock.
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risensunx said:
Go get Triangle Away. That helped me get rid of the pad lock.
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Read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319251

Anyone else absolutely regret updating to 5.0.1?

I recently "upgraded" to 5.0.1 from 4.4.4 google play edition (nb1) and i quickly regretted it! I used Muniz's method to upgrade and root but I forgot completely how much touchwiz SUCKS! it's so frustrating having so many limitations to what i can do to my s4.
I did plan on getting the S6 seeing as I'm up for my 2 year upgrade with ATT but after playing with touchwiz again I realized how much I loved my pure android experience and Xposed options. Does anyone have any recommendations on downgrading and go back to a pure android lollipop rom?
btw i'll probably just wait on the moto x 2015
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
prufessor_oak said:
I'm in the same boat. Stuck on 5.0.1
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So we are stuck? No downgrading options? No lollipop custom rom options?
When I upgraded it was to get ready for my S6 that I was gong to get but then I realized I don't want anything to do with touchwiz...
Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
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Why can't you flash the 4.4.4 ROM again?
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Because I don't have a custom recovery installed...
Unless there is a way to do it with ODIN. Can you link the correct method to downgrade? I have the i337 ATT model.
Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
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Ahh I see. I saw that you had the GPE 4.4 and incorrectly assumed that you had a custom recovery already.
So people with locked bootloaders can't even flash stock ROMs?
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I've been reading that upgrading to oc3 might possibly lock the bootloader. i havent tried to ODIN 4.4 tho yet cuz i haven't gotten clear info yet. I could ODIN and downgrade but I'm not sure if it will brick my phone
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
Update: It seems like its not working as well. Since I couldn't do it through ODIN, I guess Kies wouldn't work as well. Do I have a soft brick here? Damn.
prufessor_oak said:
Ok, so after trying to use this guide to downgrade my i337 to stock, I was met with the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen". I am now using this guide to fix this issue. Currently, Samsung Kies is working and downloading the stock firmware for me. Lets hope this works. I will keep you guys updated.
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the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
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the downgrade guide you used... you think its possible that mk2 firmware is to early of a firmware to downgrade to? NB1 can be downloaded http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 <<HERE
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But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
prufessor_oak said:
But I'm not able to get into android. Would I use the downloaded file with ODIN? I don't have a custom recovery either.
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are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
Tank87 said:
are you able to get into "Download Mode". Turn off your device and then press and hold the home button, power button and volume DOWN button.
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642
did KIES work?
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Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
prufessor_oak said:
Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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good luck. if it works let me know what you used and if you are able to get custom roms again.
prufessor_oak said:
Yes, download mode works. Kies did not work. It gave the same error as in download mode. The forum thread you linked says that the OC3 bootloader is supported!! I think I have that one. I was so scared that I might be bricked. This might just save me.
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MK2 -- Jelly Bean 4.3
Can only be used if you are on MLD, MK2, or earlier base.
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yup! i think this is your problem
Tank87 said:
yup! i think this is your problem
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I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
prufessor_oak said:
I think you might be right. I'm currently downloading I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin
Damn, XDA is the best. Always here to help. I feel so proud right now. I remember finding that thread but I read that it didn't support i337m. For some reason I thought that meant i337 as well.
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so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
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so were you on the OC3 rooted version? this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 before you downgraded?
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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No, I had followed a guide to update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.0.1 using stock recovery. The file was 947mb .zip and contained a .cfg file inside. I had to extract the .zip and rename the .cfg to .zip. Then I side-loaded the file and updated to 5.0.1. I was on stock 5.0.1 before I tried to downgrade.
ODIN is downgrading right now to 4.4.4!!!
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well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
Tank87 said:
well im afraid to downgrade still... I don't want to brick mine.
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I just did it. It worked. Only took 10 minutes. Use this file.
I followed the NJ4 -- KitKat 4.4.4 downgrade process.
You can only go back as far as nb1. Use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221, it has the files and instructions you'll need.

Downgrading from Lollipop to Kitkat

I have an S5 that came from T-Mobile with 5.1.1. I want to go back to Kitkat. I've tried flashing Kitkat roms and also Odin to flash stock firmwares, nothing seems to work. Am I stuck or is there a way to roll back?
Guess not
Joe333x said:
I have an S5 that came from T-Mobile with 5.1.1. I want to go back to Kitkat. I've tried flashing Kitkat roms and also Odin to flash stock firmwares, nothing seems to work. Am I stuck or is there a way to roll back?
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From what I've been told, you can't flash back down firmwares
dwadefanatic said:
From what I've been told, you can't flash back down firmwares
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I had lolipop 5.0.1 SM-G900F yesterday and I can tell you that I succeed on downgrade. I now have 4.4.2 but there is one problem, Towelroot don't work anymore so if you want to downgrade your software you can do it by downloading it from sammobile. If you want root it without knox you probably don't find any solution, if you want to mind hit knox you can use chain-fire. I could not find anything that will root it without hiting knox.
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I had lolipop 5.0.1 SM-G900F yesterday and I can tell you that I succeed on downgrade. I now have 4.4.2 but there is one problem, Towelroot don't work anymore so if you want to downgrade your software you can do it by downloading it from sammobile. If you want root it without knox you probably don't find any solution, if you want to mind hit knox you can use chain-fire. I could not find anything that will root it without hiting knox.
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Agreed. It it very doable to downgrade back to KitKat but the only thing I found to reroot is Chainfire as well.
ddomingues said:
Agreed. It it very doable to downgrade back to KitKat but the only thing I found to reroot is Chainfire as well.
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Just downgrade to the latest 4.4 with ANE2 Baseband - so Towelroot will work without any problems.
If you are on 5.1.1 you cannot downgrade, downgrade was possible on 5.0.x
Joe333x said:
I have an S5 that came from T-Mobile with 5.1.1. I want to go back to Kitkat. I've tried flashing Kitkat roms and also Odin to flash stock firmwares, nothing seems to work. Am I stuck or is there a way to roll back?
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Joe333x said:
I have an S5 that came from T-Mobile with 5.1.1. I want to go back to Kitkat. I've tried flashing Kitkat roms and also Odin to flash stock firmwares, nothing seems to work. Am I stuck or is there a way to roll back?
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Joe is your phone rooted? I have the same exact same phone and have successfully rolled it back. If not rooted, here are some links to help you out and then you can flash whatever rom you like. If you are on OG6 use this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...t/root-kernel-root-method-fog6-5-1-1-t3178077 or if you are on OF6 use this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...t/root-kernel-root-method-fof6-5-1-1-t3158005 After getting root, flash a custom recovery like Philz Touch or TWRP and flash whatever rom you're looking for. Here is also a link to the T-Mobile section of this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/development Everything you need is there.

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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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

hoy to root galaxy s5 g900v Android 6.0.1

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
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?

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