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G900FXXU2BOK5 Firmware

HI!
I have searched high and low for what this firmware is and how i can upgrade from it, basically the phone is next to unusable (the screen will go black but the phone can still be used, yes I've checked the accessibility section!) I'm hopinh a firmware upgrade will rectify this phone but any firmware I try to install fails!
Any helps will be gratefully appreciated!

t1nman1 said:
HI! I have searched high and low for what this firmware is and how i can upgrade from it, basically the phone is next to unusable (the screen will go black but the phone can still be used, yes I've checked the accessibility section!) I'm hopinh a firmware upgrade will rectify this phone but any firmware I try to install fails! Any helps will be gratefully appreciated!
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I looked into this and it looks like you may have Product Code SM-G900FZBAO2U which is the UK brand S5.
As far as the "G900FXXU2BOK5" Firmware your looking for... It doesn't exist.
Your a bit off on the Firmware for that device. It should be "G900FXXU1BOK5" because there's no "U2" there's only "U1".
Unfortunately there's no download for the G900FXXU1BOK5 because it's one that came with the device. This is also an S5 with an unlockable bootloader.
Now i can go into lengthy details but, i found a handful of links that will help you to recover your device.
Take a look at the following links and read them through to figure out your course of action. I also provided some informational links too.
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31130
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31175
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/o2-samsung-s5-bootloader-t3359948
https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Andro...eased-OTA-But-what-does-it-change/td-p/960506
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900F/BTU/
https://androidforums.com/threads/42-galaxy-s5-models-dummies-guide.892162/
I wish you the best of luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
I looked into this and it looks like you may have Product Code SM-G900FZBAO2U which is the UK brand S5.
As far as the "G900FXXU2BOK5" Firmware your looking for... It doesn't exist.
Your a bit off on the Firmware for that device. It should be "G900FXXU1BOK5" because there's no "U2" there's only "U1".
Unfortunately there's no download for the G900FXXU1BOK5 because it's one that came with the device. This is also an S5 with an unlockable bootloader.
Now i can go into lengthy details but, i found a handful of links that will help you to recover your device.
Take a look at the following links and read them through to figure out your course of action. I also provided some informational links too.
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31130
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31175
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/o2-samsung-s5-bootloader-t3359948
https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Andro...eased-OTA-But-what-does-it-change/td-p/960506
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900F/BTU/
https://androidforums.com/threads/42-galaxy-s5-models-dummies-guide.892162/
I wish you the best of luck!
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Thanks for the quick reply, I'm going to work through the links you sent, however I do want to make it clear that the Firmware version i posted is correct, it is what is displayed in the build section of the phone. Another curiosity is in the Recovery mode it states the model is G900V, not G900F as is stated under the battery, is this normal?

t1nman1 said:
Thanks for the quick reply, I'm going to work through the links you sent, however I do want to make it clear that the Firmware version i posted is correct, it is what is displayed in the build section of the phone. Another curiosity is in the Recovery mode it states the model is G900V, not G900F as is stated under the battery, is this normal?
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Okay... I'll explain a touch more...
The first 5 digits identifies the actual model as G900F and, based on what you had stated, tells me that it it was originally a G900F with the G900V Firmware installed.
Someone had unlocked the international UK and installed the Verizon US firmware. This can be done only with the international S5.
One of the links i had provided you (i believe the sammobile forum link) states this too.
I hope i had explained it okay via text...
EDIT: In addition, when installing the G900V on a G900F, the G900V doesn't change the Baseband version which is G900F. That's why there's 2 different device models being reflected in 2 separate locations.
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Rooting SM-G900L (I?) -

Hello everyone,
I've got a Samsung SM-G900L (or I?) that I want to root and run a different ROM on.
Just wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of the right guide, there seems to be so many different variants of this phone.
Unfortunately my charge cover broke and now every half a second it keeps bringing up a warning interupting what ever I'm doing saying the charge cover is open, so I'd like to root the phone and run a different ROM.
Whats the latest and greatest ROM for these phones that people like?
Thanks

Damooo said:
Hello everyone, I've got a Samsung SM-G900L (or I?) that I want to root and run a different ROM on...
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Your best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Good Luck!
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Verizon in UK

Hey guys,
So a family member (FM) of mine received a Verizon GS5 and I was just wondering if it would be possible to change to UK, as far as I am concerned when I owned a GS2 I would have to change the modem for it to work in a completely different country (e.g. owning a UK GS2 and taking it to somewhere in Asia or South America). However, would prefer to have a complete clean install (and possibly a debloated ROM) with a UK firmware? If this is possible what are the steps to folow, do I have to be careful with tripping KNOX and/or flash counter? FM doesn't mind losing data.
"This Sim Card is from an Unknown Source". Just from reading this thread I can see that I either have to root the phone and disable/uninstall the app or install a different ROM, would prefer to have it as official as possible. Tried changing the APN settings and inserting the information manually, unsuccessful. Haven't tried searching for a carrier and letting it set up itself. I don't mean to be difficult, sorry!
Checked here for frequency compatibility, does this mean that 4G wouldn't work?
Thank you!

suenoromis said:
Hey guys, So a family member (FM) of mine received a Verizon GS5 and I was just wondering if it would be possible to change to UK, as far as I am concerned when I owned a GS2 I would have to change the modem for it to work in a completely different country (e.g. owning a UK GS2 and taking it to somewhere in Asia or South America). However, would prefer to have a complete clean install (and possibly a debloated ROM) with a UK firmware? If this is possible what are the steps to folow, do I have to be careful with tripping KNOX and/or flash counter?...
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I have never done this myself but, the following threads reflect the change from a G900V to a G900F. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3550445
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839557
If all else fails, and you don't receive any responses from the above threads, then your next best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Good Luck!
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suenoromis said:
Checked here for frequency compatibility, does this mean that 4G wouldn't work?
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You need CSC=BTU and a clean stock-like ROM, right?
Have a look: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-ane4-kitkat-4-4-2-multi-csc-t2813628
Installation on G900V is tricky because of locked bootloader but it works fine.
4g may work on B3 (it's supported by device, just not listed in specs) but the chances are not very high.

Galaxy s5 straight talk issues.

Hello, I have a galaxy S5 straight talk phone.
I used 14.x of lineage with no issues.
I have updated to 15.1 and everything works but I have the following problems.
Loses service (I can actually see my apns disappear)
"Roaming indicator off" is displayed (no way to turn off)
Bluetooth crashes constantly.
Rebooting fixes service drop and Bluetooth but only for a little while.
I tried to find a newer modem as stock is 4.x Android
I tried regular galaxy S5 modems and refuses to flash it always fails auth. (Would love to update finally as it's old.)
I have tried to find fixes but nothing so far. If anyone has a fix please let me know. I love the new version and would hate to go back.
Oh also I have done a fresh flash (deleted everything and flashed so no dirty)
Posted in questions and answers as well but looked like thread was dead (not trying to double post)

N1GHTD3M0N said:
Hello, I have a galaxy S5 straight talk phone..........
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I don't have this variant but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Official LineageOS 15.1 thread that's specific to the klte.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3830497
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
I don't have this variant but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Official LineageOS 15.1 thread that's specific to the klte.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3830497
Good Luck!
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Ok thank you doing this now.

I don't want to open a new thread for this but I was wondering how would I change my variant from 992l to g900v so I can get new modem or how would I install the modem from a G900V into my 902l.. There literally Tue same just tracphone bought some s5's and changed the models and such to fit there needs but hw is the same.

N1GHTD3M0N said:
I don't want to open a new thread for this but I was wondering..........
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I've never had this variant and I've never done this before myself...
My first instinct is to strongly suggest that you don't try it and might result in a Soft/Hard Brick.
I would even think that this would be blocked in Odin with a "SW REV CHECK" Fail since this is the way Odin checks to see if what your flashing is for your device.
With that guidance...
I do see some chat regarding this exact question your asking on the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3580168
It looks like some has successfully performed this as well.
I would think that this conversation would probably be best continued on that thread for guidance since it has members who are much more familiar with your specific device.
I do wish you the best of luck with this!
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Thank you. The reason I want to do this is my modem is from 4.x android which is ancient now and also I have los 15.1 and its constantly losing service ,WiFi,Bluetooth every few minutes. I was trying to find 14.1 los but its not available anymore and all links I find eventually go back to the website that has it removed.

N1GHTD3M0N said:
Thank you. The reason I want to do this is my modem is from 4.x android which is ancient now and also I have los 15.1 and its constantly losing service ,WiFi,Bluetooth every few minutes. I was trying to find 14.1 los but its not available anymore and all links I find eventually go back to the website that has it removed.
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I had just provided some important information to another member on the following thread post...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=77837824
... where the member has the same device as yours with the G900V Firmware installed and just cannot update the Modem.
That post that I just placed is important for you to remember regarding the Baseband Modem between the two.
Just some final thoughts...
Good Luck!
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S5 LineageOS16 encryption
Hey!
I installed LineageOS 16.0.1 on my SM-900F and I can't encrypt the device. Phone just reboots.
Also "Trust" is telling me that SELinux is not enforced and I cant seem to find any settings relating to SELinux. Should I just turn off the notification or what?
Obviously I like my device to be secured as much as possible.
Any tips for where to look, please?

Please help!

Hi. I’m not sure if I’m posting in the right place and I apologise in advance if I am not.
Basically I am trying to fix a Samsung s4 that had a few issues and ended up getting stuck in a boot loop. I’ve downloaded Odin (tried 2 seperate versions) and have also downloaded everything else needed. I have looked at almost every how to guide available and it keeps saying it has failed at getting stuck at system.img for a while.
The model is i9500. I’m from Australia and there is currently no firmware for this region so I have downloaded one from Singapore. Could this be the reason it is failing? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Stephaniexo said:
Hi. I’m not sure if I’m posting in the right place and I apologise in advance if I am not..........
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I don't have this variant myself but, after some time you don't receive any guidance here, you should then be able to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192886
Good Luck!
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