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I've been looking the past two days and can't figure out how to root a BOG5 phone.
Any help? Or is it even possible?
CorneliusRox said:
I've been looking the past two days and can't figure out how to root a BOD5 phone.
Any help? Or is it even possible?
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Look at the stickies. Downgrade, root, upgrade
ldeveraux said:
Look at the stickies. Downgrade, root, upgrade
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Shouldn't that be as simple as downloading 4.4.4 firmware and flashing it with ODIN?
The only thing I can successfully flash my phone with it a stock .tar to BOD5 again after I get it suck at the half download screen.
CorneliusRox said:
Shouldn't that be as simple as downloading 4.4.4 firmware and flashing it with ODIN?
The only thing I can successfully flash my phone with it a stock .tar to BOD5 again after I get it suck at the half download screen.
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So you're on BOD5 and you try to root? what firmware you want to upgrade to? Once you provide the info I will provide the instructions.
buhohitr said:
So you're on BOD5 and you try to root? what firmware you want to upgrade to? Once you provide the info I will provide the instructions.
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Basically, I just want to root so I can debloat my phone. I'd like to stay on 5.0, just rooted, but I can't figure it out.
If I OTA'd to BOG5, is it possible to root still?
CorneliusRox said:
Basically, I just want to root so I can debloat my phone. I'd like to stay on 5.0, just rooted, but I can't figure it out.
If I OTA'd to BOG5, is it possible to root still?
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Currently what firmware you are running right now? If you already OTA to OE1 or OG5 you CAN'T ROOT ANYMORE. SO DON'T DO IT.
Please guys tell me there's a way to root the galaxy s5 for att smg 900a on lollipop version 5.0. If there's not should I upgrade to the latest firmware?
Thankd
You can't root g900a on Lollipop as of right now. AT&T locked the bootloader when they released 5.0 BUT.. you can downgrade your phone to KitKat. Then root it using Towelroot root and then flash a prerooted lollipop rom using flashfire Here is a link with a bunch of people that downgraded there g900a to KitKat and how they did it and worked around everything: http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s5/489071-tutorial-downgrade-samsung-galaxy-s5-5-0-4-4-kitkat-6.html This will help you out in starting the root process on your phone. You can also Google "Downgrade g900a KitKat".
ddomingues said:
You can't root g900a on Lollipop as of right now. AT&T locked the bootloader when they released 5.0 BUT.. you can downgrade your phone to KitKat. Then root it using Towelroot root and then flash a prerooted lollipop rom using flashfire Here is a link with a bunch of people that downgraded there g900a to KitKat and how they did it and worked around everything: http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...grade-samsung-galaxy-s5-5-0-4-4-kitkat-6.html This will help you out in starting the root process on your phone. You can also Google "Downgrade g900a KitKat".
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This is not true. If you are running completely stock lollipop either becuase you purchased the phone with it on it, or you took the ota it is not possible to downgrade to KitKat, you will brick your phone. If you were rooted on KitKat, you can update to a prwrooted lollipop, which I am running now for example, and using that method allows you to downgrade as well with no issues so long as you don't take the ota. This only applies to the g900a.
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Rakuu said:
This is not true. If you are running completely stock lollipop either becuase you purchased the phone with it on it, or you took the ota it is not possible to downgrade to KitKat, you will brick your phone. If you were rooted on KitKat, you can update to a prwrooted lollipop, which I am running now for example, and using that method allows you to downgrade as well with no issues so long as you don't take the ota. This only applies to the g900a.
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Also not true.. You can downgrade your phone from 5.0 to KitKat DEPENDING on the version of bootloader. That will make or break the whole possibility of downgrading. Check the link I posted and read through the forum. It has been done by multiple people but the general consensus is if your phone's bootloader is past a certain version you're screwed for now and if you can't downgrade and root but you want to in the future I would suggest not updating for a while until there is a method of rooting your current version bootloader.
ddomingues said:
Also not true.. You can downgrade your phone from 5.0 to KitKat DEPENDING on the version of bootloader. That will make or break the whole possibility of downgrading. Check the link I posted and read through the forum. It has been done by multiple people but the general consensus is if your phone's bootloader is past a certain version you're screwed for now
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I did check the link you posted and only found people that tried it on a g900a unable to downgrade. There was no time that you could go from stock L to KK on the g900a.
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To be quite honest dwade. You can save yourself a lot of headaches and stress by putting your phone on craigslist and getting yourself the g900f unlocked that way you can avoid all of these processes and the risk of bricking your phone lol If you're looking to root and get into modding your phone, AT&T & Verizon phones are the worst when it comes to locking things down.
Troubles rooting 900a with 4.4.4
I had problems using towelroot on a ATT branded 900a with 4.4.4. Any tips or links that can help me root to get rid of the Hotspot block?
Thanks in advance
Jjvandalay said:
I had problems using towelroot on a ATT branded 900a with 4.4.4. Any tips or links that can help me root to get rid of the Hotspot block?
Thanks in advance
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It's certainly the case for the F variant that towelroot only works on 4.4.2 that was compiled before the end of June 2014......If there is a build that matches these conditions for the A variant, towelrooting may be possible.....If not, I guess you'll have to try CF Root or similar...
Edit.....check this thread......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...4-2-3-2015-t3021120/post58621872#post58621872
It *might* help......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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?
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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?
altwu said:
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?
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.