I can't bring myself to pay $500+ anymore for a phone so I'm going to "upgrade" my galaxy nexus finally. I was going to purchase an S6, however it was brought to my attention that it can't be rooted!! Therefore I'm going to get the s5. What ROM's are currently still updated? Also, which do you recommend? Even if nothing is updated anymore I'd still buy this phone but would like to run a custom ROM.
Depends: Please give us the first 2 numbers of your CID. You can get them via "eMMC Brickbug Check" on the play store.
DO NOT post the whole CID, just the first 2 numbers. It should either be 11 or 15.
If you have a Samsung eMMC cm13 is a nightly aka beta rom that is pretty mature also try resurrection remix for kltevzw
If you have a Toshiba eMMC I like jrkruses PB1 deodexed rooted deknoxed debloated rom this is a rock steady rom this rom also has optional tweaks in a prop file you can edit before you flash.
Thanks. It arrives by Friday and I'll post here when I get it.
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Depends: Please give us the first 2 numbers of your CID. You can get them via "eMMC Brickbug Check" on the play store.
DO NOT post the whole CID, just the first 2 numbers. It should either be 11 or 15.
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Hey now wait a minute....I tried king root and wasn't able to install that. Then I tried one click root and was notified that my device can't be rooted. Any idea what gives?
To root go to jrkruse ok3 root thread on s5 Verizon forum on xda it is a sticky or search xda for ok3 root thread.
Then go to getex kk-mm bootloader unlock thread for s5 Verizon on xda under s5 Verizon forum
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To root go to jrkruse ok3 root thread on s5 Verizon forum on xda it is a sticky or search xda for ok3 root thread.
Then go to getex kk-mm bootloader unlock thread for s5 Verizon on xda under s5 Verizon forum
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Thank you. I did not know it was possible to unlock the Bootloader for marshmallow yet. I will definitely check that out
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Now back to the original question. Which ROM do you recommend? It sounds like I have to be sure to use one for my CID
Yes do you have a Samsung 15 Emmc Orr Toshiba 11 Emmc don't post the whole cid just the first two numbers
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Yes do you have a Samsung 15 Emmc Orr Toshiba 11 Emmc don't post the whole cid just the first two numbers
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Then you get get bootloader unlock if you want to go to getex bootloader unlock thread on xda under the s5 verizon section as for roms you can use any that are for kltevzw cm13 resurrectionremix or cyanide to name a few
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Lightn1ng said:
Depends: Please give us the first 2 numbers of your CID. You can get them via "eMMC Brickbug Check" on the play store.
DO NOT post the whole CID, just the first 2 numbers. It should either be 11 or 15.
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Have they fixed the bluetooth glitch issue when waking the device'? That's what's kept me away....
Idk how to do that I still work with software not code
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talktosamson said:
Have they fixed the bluetooth glitch issue when waking the device'? That's what's kept me away....
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I don't know, I don't really use Bluetooth...
Cm13 based roms still have bad Bluetooth issues
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Good morning guys, Please pardon my ignorance if you find anything dumb about this post, I just switched back to Android yesterday.
I want to side load 4.4.2 on my Verizon Note 3 Using Odin. I found this write up here --
http://androidcentral.us/2014/01/update-galaxy-note-3-to-android-4-2-2-kitkat/
A couple of things that concerned me were it has to be factory unlocked. "Make sure your phone is factory unlocked. It is compatible for both users". Being that it is global ready does that mean it is "unlocked"?
I know I should root but being that I just got it I want to make sure there is not anything wrong with it first etc as I heard once rooted its irreversible and Samsung would know (correct me if I am wrong).
Any follow up insight would be great thanks guy.
First question. Are you with Verizon? If yes, is the the developer edition? If no, then DO NOT FLASH THIS. The link you posted is for the international version of the note 3. Being able to use a Verizon n3 globally via adding that plan does not make it unlocked.
Also. There are a few other threads on this same exact topic.
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If it is a developer edition. I know there ate more ROM options available for you to choose from. I think cm11 has been released, but I'm not sure. Search around.
I hope I caught you before you tried anything.
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justin94 said:
First question. Are you with Verizon? If yes, is the the developer edition? If no, then DO NOT FLASH THIS. The link you posted is for the international version of the note 3. Being able to use a Verizon n3 globally via adding that plan does not make it unlocked.
Also. There are a few other threads on this same exact topic.
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Alright thank you for clearing that up. I do not have the international or dev verison and I searched a little bit but did not find something to resolve my issue. Rooting it is then..
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Alright thank you for clearing that up. I do not have the international or dev verison and I searched a little bit but did not find something to resolve my issue. Rooting it is then..
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If you were to flash that it would most likely brick your phone. Just because you root your phone doesn't mean that it's permanently rooted or that "samsung will know". It's not hard to get rid of root access either. If you have never rooted a device before I suggest you do a little research on how to root your specific device before you start. There are a lot of write ups on XDA and other sites that will provide some very helpful information. I've read countless posts of people who rooted and started messing with files that they didn't know what they were for and ended up with a paperweight for a phone, all because they didn't take the time to search and read the forums first.
Is there a recovery that works on this my phones bootloader unlocked tried flashing a couple recoveries but something happened with it loading in recovery Rhett was a little triangle with writing above it bit the phone would just reboot.
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Is there a recovery that works on this my phones bootloader unlocked tried flashing a couple recoveries but something happened with it loading in recovery Rhett was a little triangle with writing above it bit the phone would just reboot.
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I was thinking that I was going to give TWRP for the international version a try until they make one specifically for the VZN variant. You can backup your rom and stuff but if you want to restore it you'll need to change the build.prop to reflect an international variant of the phone.
The code would be KLTE
HollaBaXTa said:
I was thinking that I was going to give TWRP for the international version a try until they make one specifically for the VZN variant. You can backup your rom and stuff but if you want to restore it you'll need to change the build.prop to reflect an international variant of the phone.
The code would be KLTE
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It's updsted version of ez unlock that people used for s3. I tried TWRP 2.2.0 and rom manager clockworkmod 3+. Finally got su binaries updated.
regular ez unlock unlocked it as well.
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I was thinking that I was going to give TWRP for the international version a try until they make one specifically for the VZN variant. You can backup your rom and stuff but if you want to restore it you'll need to change the build.prop to reflect an international variant of the phone.
The code would be KLTE
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Flashed the KLTE and it just made my phone go to download mode just to save you some trouble.
That thread title :silly:
just checking...
so this does NOT work on rooted vzw s5 yet correct?
This thread title is confusing and the thread starter has poor writing skills.
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GlitchMob said:
This thread title is confusing and the thread starter has poor writing skills.
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hey i just woke up when i did that...........
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hey i just woke up when i did that...........
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do you read when you just wake up or search anywhere? this has been asked so many times its rediculous.. YOU CANT HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY.. bootloader is LOCKED.. we only have ROOT lol not tryna troll but titling thread as bootloader unlocked is wrong in itself as well as the 100s of times ppl answered that question already
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OP....Change your post title please lol!!!
elliwigy said:
do you read when you just wake up or search anywhere? this has been asked so many times its rediculous.. YOU CANT HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY.. bootloader is LOCKED.. we only have ROOT lol not tryna troll but titling thread as bootloader unlocked is wrong in itself as well as the 100s of times ppl answered that question already
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More or less i was excited to have root back. I do and i thought I'd try somethings that worked for other samsung versions. The app said it was unlocked but I couldn't get a recovery to work so you would be right. There was a newer version 2.7.1 I didn't try to flash or Phils. I'd just ask for thread to be taken down.
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More or less i was excited to have root back. I do and i thought I'd try somethings that worked for other samsung versions. The app said it was unlocked but I couldn't get a recovery to work so you would be right. There was a newer version 2.7.1 I didn't try to flash or Phils. I'd just ask for thread to be taken down.
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i wish it were as easy as installing a custom recovery lol
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What are you currently running and why?
I performed my first root a week ago and downgrading to kit Kat was awesome. I've tried Moar and optimal Roms for lollipop now and my battery still gets wrecked.
I do use my phone a lot, streaming audio and Web / forum use. However, even after debloating and greenifying all apps aside from streams, I still can't make it all on day on 100% battery.
Would swapping to a Kit Kat rom help? What do you suggest?
Examples of use: pandora, podcasts, netflix, HBO go, plex, tapatalk, etc. I keep 50% brightness all the time.
Any tips welcome!
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edit: last night, I reflashed optimal based off oc4 lollipop 5.0, skipped wizard and ran the adb debloater. aside from that. calibrated my battery, running greenish on all apps except video and audio streams. I run minimal WiFi data Bluetooth and no location services with 50% brightness.
my battery life is still just OK.
Have u tried any custom kernel in lollipop
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Custom kernel? No I haven't. I didn't realize this was a thing =)
Can you tell me about them?
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bmilcsx said:
Custom kernel? No I haven't. I didn't realize this was a thing =)
Can you tell me about them?
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I am using custom rom aicp which is based on lollipop 5.1 and zapdos kernel and battery backup is better than kitkat. I do use YouTube very much so in my opinion its better in battery as well as performance.
And pls quote the comment so that i can get notified by xda.
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piyushkashyap216 said:
I am using custom rom aicp which is based on lollipop 5.1 and zapdos kernel and battery backup is better than kitkat. I do use YouTube very much so in my opinion its better in battery as well as performance.
And pls quote the comment so that i can get notified by xda.
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Unless he has the developers edition he's stuck with stock kernel.
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jagrave said:
Unless he has the developers edition he's stuck with stock kernel.
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my device is not a dev edition bro.
piyushkashyap216 said:
my device is not a dev edition bro.
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what version of Galaxy s5 do you use?
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bmilcsx said:
what version of Galaxy s5 do you use?
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opps sorry buddy i did not saw the device i posted in wrong form i dont own any samsung device but trust me changing any custom kernel can give u better battery life.
sorry about my post just trying to help
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opps sorry buddy i did not saw the device i posted in wrong form i dont own any samsung device but trust me changing any custom kernel can give u better battery life.
sorry about my post just trying to help[emoji14]
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I edited my op with what I've done so far.
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bmilcsx said:
I edited my op with what I've done so far.
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u can try cm12.1 for galaxy s5 its stable now and cm12.1 supports twrp recovery for updates i guess (correct me if i m wrong) so u need to flash twrp recovery them cm12.1 which is based on lollipop 5.1.1 and see if battery life improves if not search xda for custom kernel that offers better battery life.
piyushkashyap216 said:
u can try cm12.1 for galaxy s5 its stable now and cm12.1 supports twrp recovery for updates i guess (correct me if i m wrong) so u need to flash twrp recovery them cm12.1 which is based on lollipop 5.1.1 and see if battery life improves if not search xda for custom kernel that offers better battery life.
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Everything I've read said it's incompatible. Can anyone confirm this is possible???
That would make my day !
G900v OEM, not dev edition
bmilcsx said:
Everything I've read said it's incompatible. Can anyone confirm this is possible???
That would make my day !
G900v OEM, not dev edition
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buddy its unofficial link is here the official one is for s5 g900f
for your device its unofficial but can try this unofficial if there is any issue the u can revert back to ur stock u must had a backup
and if its fine then enjoy.
users are reporting that there is no bug.
hope for best
piyushkashyap216 said:
buddy its unofficial link is here the official one is for s5 g900f
for your device its unofficial but can try this unofficial if there is any issue the u can revert back to ur stock u must had a backup
and if its fine then enjoy.
users are reporting that there is no bug.
hope for best
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Thank you. Sadly, all 4 mirrors go to the same link and the combined file size (File Size: 91.79 MB) looks a bit off for a ROM.
In my country here is 12 am night so i will let u know by tomorrow if there is any cm rom for your device
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piyushkashyap216 said:
In my country here is 12 am night so i will let u know by tomorrow if there is any cm rom for your device
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Thank you for responding. It's very very difficult to get any senior advice or responses here :\
I get it as I am a member of many other forums and you get sick of the repeated questions. However, I've done hours of google searches and can't come to any conclusive answers.
piyushkashyap216 said:
In my country here is 12 am night so i will let u know by tomorrow if there is any cm rom for your device
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I get that you're trying to help, but if you don't own the device and don't know the nuances of the phone how much can you really help. Lucky he didn't follow your advice, try flashing CM12, and brick his phone.
bmilcsx said:
Thank you for responding. It's very very difficult to get any senior advice or responses here :\
I get it as I am a member of many other forums and you get sick of the repeated questions. However, I've done hours of google searches and can't come to any conclusive answers.
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You cannot flash CM12 on this phone, and I don't think you can flash custom kernels. This is because the Verizon Galaxy S5 has a locked bootloader. As you have already found, you can flash SOME custom Touchwiz ROMs but not many. As far as Kit Kat versus Lollipop, that is really a personal preference in terms of what features you are looking for in a ROM and OS version.
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I get that you're trying to help, but if you don't own the device and don't know the nuances of the phone how much can you really help. Lucky he didn't follow your advice, try flashing CM12, and brick his phone.
You cannot flash CM12 on this phone, and I don't think you can flash custom kernels. This is because the Verizon Galaxy S5 has a locked bootloader. As you have already found, you can flash SOME custom Touchwiz ROMs but not many. As far as Kit Kat versus Lollipop, that is really a personal preference in terms of what features you are looking for in a ROM and OS version.
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The link that i gave him for verizon sg s5 and in comments peoples are reporting the are not facing any issue that's y i gave him that cm link
piyushkashyap216 said:
The link that i gave him for verizon sg s5 and in comments peoples are reporting the are not facing any issue that's y i gave him that cm link
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The link you gave is for the KLTEVZW which is the developer edition not the retail version like the OP has. Completely different phones in that the dev edition has an unlocked bootloader and the retail version does not. Dev edition can run CM, retail version cannot. Just a helpful fyi for you and the OP.
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The link you gave is for the KLTEVZW which is the developer edition not the retail version like the OP has. Completely different phones in that the dev edition has an unlocked bootloader and the retail version does not. Dev edition can run CM, retail version cannot. Just a helpful fyi for you and the OP.
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Thanks my bad
Sry op for my advise.
But cant boot loader be unlocked coz mine was also locked
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piyushkashyap216 said:
Thanks my bad
Sry op for my advise.
But cant boot loader be unlocked coz mine was also locked
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Nope. Cannot unlock the bootloader on the retail version.
I'm just trying to find root package so I can downgrade my active and root it. But I'm having trouble finding it. Can you give me any help please?
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shadavis08 said:
I'm just trying to find root package so I can downgrade my active and root it. But I'm having trouble finding it. Can you give me any help please?
S5 Active
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I'm guessing this is impossible?
S5 active is non rootable not enough demand
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S5 active is non rootable not enough demand
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The demand is not the issue.
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Hmm you think. Because if this particular phone sold millions and there were lots more people who wanted to root it there would be an root option for certain.
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shadavis08 said:
Hmm you think. Because if this particular phone sold millions and there were lots more people who wanted to root it there would be an root option for certain.
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Demand doesn't make exploits pop up.
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The more demand there is for exploits the more people you will have looking for exploits. There is no demand at this point
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I think I bricked my Galaxy S5 Active G870A Lollipop 5.1.1
So I tried to downgrade my phone to Kit Kat and thought I had followed the instructions. I installed Odin and ran it the way I was instructed and it passed. I tried to flash the updates needed via external SD card and the updates seemed to be going well. Yet just before its done I see this red error "sideload install/*something* error (Status 7). My friend and have tried presumably everything but it won't flash the stock or any other ROM. If I'm in boot mode and try to use Odin it will fail with Fail Auth Success 0/Failed 1. Not sure what I can do. Any help would be great. Again Odin does not seem to work. Also, if I can't fix it would AT&T replace it with the insurance I have.
you CAN NOT downgrade, take it to at&t dealer and pray
I just went out and purchased a new Straight Talk S5 and need help rooting. All of the information I keep finding has to do with the s902l or whatever version. I keep getting auth failed with odin trying to use the older S5 root method.....
Phone specs:
Samsung Galaxy S5 Straight Talk (verizon network)
Version 6.0.1 marshmallow
Model number SM-S903VL
Baseband ver. S903VLUDU4APH3
Build Number MMB29M.S903VLUDU4APH3
Anyone?
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Just bought this s5 today and I'm having the same issue, no luck on finding anything about this phone. Hopefully someone will help soon!
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Just bought this s5 today and I'm having the same issue, no luck on finding anything about this phone. Hopefully someone will help soon!
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It sucks... I went to a pay to root website and the support team said they couldn't help but to visit this forum and bump this thread... its my thread... lmao there is like no news on this phone, it must have just come out or something.
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mortj19 said:
I just went out and purchased a new Straight Talk S5 and need help rooting. All of the information I keep finding has to do with the s902l or whatever version. I keep getting auth failed with odin trying to use the older S5 root method.....
Phone specs:
Samsung Galaxy S5 Straight Talk (verizon network)
Version 6.0.1 marshmallow
Model number SM-S903VL
Baseband ver. S903VLUDU4APH3
Build Number MMB29M.S903VLUDU4APH3
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I'm having the same problem anybody find any useful tools? I found a YouTube video from someone from XDA developers with a rooted straighttalk s5 but it was not the SM-S903VL and I tried exactly what he said and downloaded the required files tried to flash through ODIN and still nothing. It fails everytime. I have rooted many galaxy phones but on the t mobile network and am wondering if there is some kind of code modification that needs to be done like that of t mobile's. Please need help!
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I'm having the same problem anybody find any useful tools? I found a YouTube video from someone from XDA developers with a rooted straighttalk s5 but it was not the SM-S903VL and I tried exactly what he said and downloaded the required files tried to flash through ODIN and still nothing. It fails everytime. I have rooted many galaxy phones but on the t mobile network and am wondering if there is some kind of code modification that needs to be done like that of t mobile's. Please need help!
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I've tried just about everyway of rooting this S5 from straighttalk but have had no luck, no other S5 root works. I believe this is the newest model and nobody has a working root yet. I really hope soon someone figures one out for the SM-S903VL on 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Come on developers!
Did you try downgrading to lp and using the root.bat method?
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Did you try downgrading to lp and using the root.bat method?
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how to use that method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3290370 I'd like try it but havent found the time with 2 little kids. I'll update when/if I get to it
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Downgrading to lp
awanderingponderer said:
Did you try downgrading to lp and using the root.bat method?
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Umm, I'm fairly new to this, have down this a few times but in order to downgrade, don't you have to be ROOTed? I will have to look into doing this I guess. My problem is I just bought the phone brand new and it is my only phone. I have had much luck with other Galaxy S5s and Notes on other networks and am pretty familiar with ODIN so this was the first thing I tried. Could you explain a bit more the root.bat method? If it has to do with ADB, that doesn't seem to give me authorization when I connect it and use the adb devices command. It gives the serial number and says unauthorized. I have USB debugging enabled in the phone but still no luck with that either.
The first post in that thread I linked has directions. Read it carefully a few times. I don't know if it will work or not. The first step is to flash the pb1 firmware in that first post with the Odin version in that same post. If that works the rest probably will to. Read the section called 'installing pb1'
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awanderingponderer said:
The first post in that thread I linked has directions. Read it carefully a few times. I don't know if it will work or not. The first step is to flash the pb1 firmware in that first post with the Odin version in that same post. If that works the rest probably will to. Read the section called 'installing pb1'
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I will give it a try when I have a chance, however I'm in the same boat, a daughter and in the middle of a move. Thanks I really do appreciate it.
awanderingponderer said:
Did you try downgrading to lp and using the root.bat method?
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More on this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3290370
Try it. It's for the g900v. The s903vl has the same fcc id as a verizion s5 with a busted digitizer I have,so I think it is a 900v just with straight talks firmware on it.
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Unfourtunately, no joy. Couldn't downgrade to lollipop. Odin says auth-fail. If we can figure out how to downgrade than maybe that method will work. Anyone have any other ideas?
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Kind of an update... just tried the newest version of srsroot (v5.1)and it went through as successful. But root checker says I'm not rooted. No more time to mess with it tonight.
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lol I tried srsroot too... It angers me...