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Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
ondabirdhouse said:
"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
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Oooooh I see. Thank you, kindly.
memory wipe
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
kairo26 said:
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
bregimand said:
Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
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Rooted the phone, tried using dr. fon and a few other apps. I didn't get back any sms from before the phone was rooted. I would think it was better than Helium right?
My phone is unlocked,by following this steps do the phone lock or it will not do anything to it.thanks
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
bdamore said:
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
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yes if you get the wifi tethering file and flash it with whatever version software you wanna use and if not you can always use foxfi
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
FAUguy said:
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
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Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
Newyork! said:
Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
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Its been almost impossible to find a good condition used S5 that isn't on OG5 for sale. I'm not in a rush, but everyone that it is good condition I ask, and they've been updated.
Very lost
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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_msl_ said:
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
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Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I am wanting to root my phone, and there is a guide here (the links on the first reply of this thread), but I understand that one of the steps is to backup "something" (the aboot is part of that something) that I don't know what it is or how to really do it. I would really appreciate if you can give me a "dummie" guide to do this.
On the other hand, about adding bands, there is guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
Best Regards!
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
Sinitron said:
I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
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What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
buhohitr said:
What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
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This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
Sinitron said:
This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
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Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
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buhohitr said:
Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
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That's everything I read, I wasn't holding out hope. Thanks though.
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.
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA-Developers mobile app
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but what if you unlock the bootloader and put it to pdf4?
Have to have root so u can unlock and also have to have a 15 emmc phone..
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djr4x4 said:
Have to have root so u can unlock and also have to have a 15 emmc phone..
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How do I find out if I have a 15 emmc phone? I was able to unlock the bootloader on PB1 and then upgrade to PF4 then I installed the PF4 stock deodexed but when I tried to install v85 of xposed my verizon screen stayed lol. I read on reddit someone unlocked it then put Cyanogen. Is this possible?
If u have unlocked once before then u r good
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djr4x4 said:
If u have unlocked once before then u r good
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oh ok lol so once I put the PF4 rom I can wipe and put Cyanogen? sorry haven't rooted since Evo 4g lol
wicked_g said:
How do I find out if I have a 15 emmc phone? I was able to unlock the bootloader on PB1 and then upgrade to PF4 then I installed the PF4 stock deodexed but when I tried to install v85 of xposed my verizon screen stayed lol. I read on reddit someone unlocked it then put Cyanogen. Is this possible?
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In the play store, download eMMC Brickbug Check. Your CID should start with 11 or 15. Sounds like if you unlocked the bootloader on PB1 and upgraded to PF4, you probably have 15.
So I just got an Asurion insurance replacement G900V, old one was rooted on 4.4
New one is PF4 6.0.1 and emmc starts with 11.
What can I do with it? can I root it at all?
cjschriver3 said:
So I just got an Asurion insurance replacement G900V, old one was rooted on 4.4
New one is PF4 6.0.1 and emmc starts with 11.
What can I do with it? can I root it at all?
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You can root it with Android 5.0.
OtikaTenkawa said:
You can root it with Android 5.0.
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I'm in the same boat as @cjschriver3. Is there a link with instructions to downgrade, root, then put it back to 6.0.1? Putting it back to 6.0.1 can be optional.
Tango Cheetahs said:
I'm in the same boat as @cjschriver3. Is there a link with instructions to downgrade, root, then put it back to 6.0.1? Putting it back to 6.0.1 can be optional.
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I didn't do a downgrade, I just rooted mine with this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/
I guess you just need to find a suitable downgrade tutorial.
OtikaTenkawa said:
I didn't do a downgrade, I just rooted mine with this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/
I guess you just need to find a suitable downgrade tutorial.
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Did you follow the instructions under "Prepare to Root?" If you did, you downgraded to PB1 (LL, Android 5.0). I followed the guide yesterday and got root, but I don't wanna unlock my bootloader to upgrade to PF4 kernal and bootloader. Last time I unlocked the bootloader, I lost my 4G. Otherwise, the guide by @jrkruse is really good ^_^ Just have the issue of not being able to run safestrap to do the last step (Flashing Knox Removal). Guess I'll just start from scratch and flash the PB1 retail image and try again.
Tango Cheetahs said:
Did you follow the instructions under "Prepare to Root?" If you did, you downgraded to PB1 (LL, Android 5.0). I followed the guide yesterday and got root, but I don't wanna unlock my bootloader to upgrade to PF4 kernal and bootloader. Last time I unlocked the bootloader, I lost my 4G. Otherwise, the guide by @jrkruse is really good ^_^ Just have the issue of not being able to run safestrap to do the last step (Flashing Knox Removal). Guess I'll just start from scratch and flash the PB1 retail image and try again.
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Hey Tango, just so that I am clear, are you saying you were able to root your S5 that was on MM with jrkruse's instructions?
EDIT:
I was able to root my Samsung S5 Galaxy on PJ2 with jrkruse's method
i have a g900v with the pg2 update(android 6.0.1) and cid 11. i've read through the various guides to get root, which involves downgrading to pb1 and rooting that. once i get pb1 rooted, is there a way to upgrade back to mm(pd1, p4, pg2 or pj2) the latest pj2 update and keep root? or will i be stuck on pb1 if i want to keep root?
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?
Hi. Using a CID11 device w/ KINGROOT/SAFESTRAP
I know the bootloader is locked and all, but will I still be able to use CyanogenMod 13 ?
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=kltevzw
I know this is a noob question as the S5 is pretty locked down now 'geocold' is helping the enemy, but is it still at all possible to use CM13 with this safe strap option on a CID11 device.
also is there any other ROMs I could use that are similar with any kind of custom kernel that helps preserve battery life like in the past or is that a no now since the bootloader is locked.
lastly will I loose root if I can do any of the above.
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very new to the S5 please bare with me lol
meistfx said:
Hi. Using a CID11 device w/ KINGROOT/SAFESTRAP
I know the bootloader is locked and all, but will I still be able to use CyanogenMod 13 ?
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=kltevzw
I know this is a noob question as the S5 is pretty locked down now 'geocold' is helping the enemy, but is it still at all possible to use CM13 with this safe strap option on a CID11 device.
also is there any other ROMs I could use that are similar with any kind of custom kernel that helps preserve battery life like in the past or is that a no now since the bootloader is locked.
lastly will I loose root if I can do any of the above.
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very new to the S5 please bare with me lol
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There is a thread on xda about flashing mm custom roms on bootloader locked s5 verizon so try that here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943/page1
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[email protected] said:
There is a thread on xda about flashing mm custom roms on bootloader locked s5 verizon so try that here is the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943/page1
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Hey thanks! I'm on 5.0 OK3 will this require me to prepare anything or just ez install threw safestrap touchwiz ? also will I loose my apks/data or do I need to do a back up of such things.
meistfx said:
Hey thanks! I'm on 5.0 OK3 will this require me to prepare anything or just ez install threw safestrap touchwiz ? also will I loose my apks/data or do I need to do a back up of such things.
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You shouldn't lose any data but a backup is always wise
According to the thread you have to be on rooted PB1 firmware and use safestrap
The guide is specific so follow his guide exactly
I would do a back up in Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung kies 3 before you use or use safestrap backup whatever you prefer
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[email protected] said:
You shouldn't lose any data but a backup is always wise
According to the thread you have to be on rooted PB1 firmware and use safestrap
The guide is specific so follow his guide exactly
I would do a back up in Samsung Smart Switch or Samsung kies 3 before you use or use safestrap backup whatever you prefer
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Oh ok, yeah since I'm on OK3 will I need to do the whole KingRoot method again? or if I flash to PB1 from ODIN will I still keep root/safestrap/bb not sure how this all works just started using the S5 today.
Also once that is all done, and I'm on a rooted PB1 ... I'll be able to flash threw safestrap to a MM 6.0.1 ROM ? but when I do this wont I loose root? and I thought root not able to be obtained on MM 6.0.1 with CID11 devices? this is where it gets to be confusing for me, sorry for all the questions
meistfx said:
Oh ok, yeah since I'm on OK3 will I need to do the whole KingRoot method again? or if I flash to PB1 from ODIN will I still keep root/safestrap/bb not sure how this all works just started using the S5 today.
Also once that is all done, and I'm on a rooted PB1 ... I'll be able to flash threw safestrap to a MM 6.0.1 ROM ? but when I do this wont I loose root? and I thought root not able to be obtained on MM 6.0.1 with CID11 devices? this is where it gets to be confusing for me, sorry for all the questions
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You will lose root if you go up to cm13 using this method
If you need root then the linked method above may not be for you
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[email protected] said:
You will lose root if you go up to cm13 using this method
If you need root then the linked method above may not be for you
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Yes I can not use android with out root lol, but thanks for showing me all this anyways its progress I guess, not sure if this handset was worth the money now knowing all this, but I'll stick with it.
I see no point in even bothering to run CM13 or any custom rom really with out the use of root. ehhhh anyway. Backing up my apk/data using a snazzy lil app called MyBackup Pro. for the migration.
Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be staying on the 5.0 OK3 rom then since at least I have it rooted, and some kind of recovery even tho the whole safestrap touchwiz thing is not pleasing its better than nothing.
Is there any possible way to root the Verizon Galaxy S5 running marshmallow? I've done tons of research looking for a method to obtain root, but it seems my variant doesn't have anything going for it. My phone is g900vvru2dpg2, and Android 6.0.1. I'm getting rather irritated with TouchWiz, I miss being able to change anything on my old Galaxy S3. Also please excuse me if I'm in the wrong section, I'm brand new to posting on this site.
Hi, bro. There is no method to root MM S5. But you can downgrade to Lollipop 5.0.1 and root it with Kingroot
Install this app from the market and look at the CID.
If it's 15xx... then the answer is "YES", there's a way to have a rooted Verizon Galaxy S5 running marshmallow.
If it's 11xx... then the answer is "NO", only LP.
Margulan8 said:
Hi, bro. There is no method to root MM S5. But you can downgrade to Lollipop 5.0.1 and root it with Kingroot
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Can you direct me to a guide for downgrading to Lollipop?
Download pb1 stock firmware and flash in odin
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You can find on xda lollipop pb1 stock rom after flashing you can be rooted
stephenjacobes said:
Can you direct me to a guide for downgrading to Lollipop?
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You'll find what you need HERE
EDIT: I'm in the process of doing the same thing so here is a better link to follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
gimmeitorilltell said:
You'll find what you need HERE
EDIT: I'm in the process of doing the same thing so here is a better link to follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
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Thanks, I've successfully downgraded but the root method provided didn't work for me. Now that I'm on lollipop I think it'll be easier to find support.
stephenjacobes said:
Thanks, I've successfully downgraded but the root method provided didn't work for me. Now that I'm on lollipop I think it'll be easier to find support.
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I had issues during the root process also. What I ended up doing was, after you click on the first bat file, the device sticks at the white screen. Go ahead & do the root process now. The device does NOT have to be booted into the OS for this to root. In fact that's the only way it works. I was able to get mine rooted using the method I linked above.
EDIT: If the root process hangs Close the bat, unplug phone pull battery and reboot phone to recovery (VolUp+Pwr+Home). In recovery wipe cache only and reboot. If phone reboots back to recovery instead, pull battery and manually reboot. Now plug phone back in and Launch Bat #3.
When the above happens you do NOT want to do a battery pull, just go on with the root process.
gimmeitorilltell said:
I had issues during the root process also. What I ended up doing was, after you click on the first bak file, the device sticks at the white screen. Go ahead & do the root process now. The device does NOT have to be booted into the OS for this to root. In fact that's the only way it works. I was able to get mine rooted using the method I linked above.
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Thanks man. I forgot to update this thread, but I did eventually obtain root using the method after about the 3rd or 4th attempt. I guess I just missed steps each try. I am now on Lineage 14.1 with unlocked bootloader and TWRP
G900v downgraded to pb1 rooted and unlckd
Just got done with my g900v...easy step by step instructions thanks to everybody who contributed....try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ewbies-guide-to-install-pb1-rom-root-t3481826
bbsc said:
Install this app from the market and look at the CID.
If it's 15xx... then the answer is "YES", there's a way to have a rooted Verizon Galaxy S5 running marshmallow.
If it's 11xx... then the answer is "NO", only LP.
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My CID is 15xx I am however having trouble finding a guide to root with marshmallow. If you could please direct me to one I would greatly appreciate it.
Tecagaste said:
My CID is 15xx I am however having trouble finding a guide to root with marshmallow.
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Well, it's simple.
You need to have MM ROM, unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery.
If the ROM isn't rooted yet you can simply download SuperSU zip from chainfire.eu and flash it via TWRP.
Bootloader unlocking guide is here.
MM ROM is here or any other you like.
bbsc said:
Well, it's simple.
You need to have MM ROM, unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery.
If the ROM isn't rooted yet you can simply download SuperSU zip from chainfire.eu and flash it via TWRP.
Bootloader unlocking guide is here.
MM ROM is here or any other you like.
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Thank you so much! I was really beginning to think there was no way.
Now using Lineage OS
I have a Verizon Galaxy S5 (G900V) that I rooted a couple of years ago and never updated any further. It's currently running 4.4.4 / NK2 and I've been looking at upgrading to a Lollipop build. I have the Toshiba 11x eMMC so it doesn't sound like Marshmallow is an option if I want to keep root. I've spent significant time rooting through the forums and I can't seem to find a method to update my phone from KitKat to Lollipop (while keeping root) that is current, has the necessary files available to download, and works. Using FlashFire and G900V_OE1_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip followed by Odin and an OD5 bootloader is failing on my phone for whatever reason. The other methods, including muniz_ri's, don't seem to have current files available for download.
I've fried my brain searching with no success. If anyone could point me to current directions/files to upgrade from KitKat to a solid Lollipop build while maintaining my root access, it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you.
I would Odin this file https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911970571
That will take you to stock PB1 then follow this guide to get root https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
Then I would use flash fire or LP safe strap to flash a ROM I recommended
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...ang5litre-edition-5-0-pb1-devnon-dev-t3381850 or https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...enix-rom-9-0-ported-g900v-ported-rom-t3188443
OrneryTX said:
I have a Verizon Galaxy S5 (G900V) that I rooted a couple of years ago and never updated any further. It's currently running 4.4.4 / NK2 and I've been looking at upgrading to a Lollipop build. I have the Toshiba 11x eMMC so it doesn't sound like Marshmallow is an option if I want to keep root. I've spent significant time rooting through the forums and I can't seem to find a method to update my phone from KitKat to Lollipop (while keeping root) that is current, has the necessary files available to download, and works. Using FlashFire and G900V_OE1_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip followed by Odin and an OD5 bootloader is failing on my phone for whatever reason. The other methods, including muniz_ri's, don't seem to have current files available for download.
I've fried my brain searching with no success. If anyone could point me to current directions/files to upgrade from KitKat to a solid Lollipop build while maintaining my root access, it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you.
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You have root so just skip the rooting part everything you need is here to https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71202995&postcount=3
jrkruse said:
You have root so just skip the rooting part everything you need is here to https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71202995&postcount=3
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So if I'm reading that correctly, I can skip to step #9 of the "Directions For Users With CID 11' Toshiba eMMC" section and then use the EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip files. Is that correct?
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So if I'm reading that correctly, I can skip to step #9 of the "Directions For Users With CID 11' Toshiba eMMC" section and then use the EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip files. Is that correct?
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Yes. You must have safestrap and use it to flash EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and rom
jrkruse said:
Yes. You must have safestrap and use it to flash EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and rom
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Success! Now on 5.0 and PB1 with no significant issues during or after the upgrade.
Many thanks!
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Yes. You must have safestrap and use it to flash EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and rom
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Let me add a caveat to that success story. I do notice that I don't have the Safestrap recovery option during the boot up process and it looks like this is expected behavior for Lollipop. The "Reboot to Recovery" option with the app is also not active or functional. What's the best way to get back the full Safestrap functionality? I found the below thread of yours but I'm not sure if the files and instructions are current. Thoughts?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/safestrap-5-0-lollipop-t3313800
jrkruse said:
Yes. You must have safestrap and use it to flash EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and rom
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OrneryTX said:
Let me add a caveat to that success story. I do notice that I don't have the Safestrap recovery option during the boot up process and it looks like this is expected behavior for Lollipop. The "Reboot to Recovery" option with the app is also not active or functional. What's the best way to get back the full Safestrap functionality? I found the below thread of yours but I'm not sure if the files and instructions are current. Thoughts?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/safestrap-5-0-lollipop-t3313800
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I think I see where I went wrong with Safestrap but it's going to be a little while before I can investigate further. Don't want to brick my phone at work and not be able to phone home.
I'll update after I do some more troubleshooting.
Thanks again.