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Help unlocking, installing stock ROM on an S5

Hi, a friend has a Galaxy S5 (MetroPCS) he wanted me to unlock. He works at a hotel and any items found in rooms go to their "Lost and found" thing for a 60 day period. This was found and never claimed, so he wants to use it as his own. I've looked through it a bit and it appears it was used by a former drug dealer around town. Huzzah. Anyway.
It appears to already be rooted and has TWRP already installed, though still uses the stock ROM.
My questions are- How would I go about doing a fresh install on it? Also, is there a free way to unlock them or do I have to go through one of those unlock websites?
Here are the specs
Model Number: SM-G900T1
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: G900T1UVU1ANK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-1616453
[email protected] #1
Mon Nov 10 14:47:19 KST 2014
Build Number: KOT49H.G900T1UVU1ANK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF SM-G900T1 4.4.2 0046
Wed Jun 24 17:38:37 2015
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Edit: I found this site, http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T1
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?

ProoN said:
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
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Upgrade it using Smart Switch.

Just an update- I successfully used SmartSwitch to upgrade the phone, kudos for that.
Also ended up going through cellunlocker.net to unlock it. They even sent an unfreeze code with it.

Root help

Is there a way to root muy phone, everything I find is outdated & for an older version.
Provider: Verizon
Service: Metro Pcs
Android: 7.0
Security update: June, 1, 2017

https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...snapdragon-galaxy-s7-s7e-nougat-root-t3569307

Are you sure that this will work? I didn't see anything on the security patch being supported? He only listed a T-Mobile edge security patch

Dirtydcs said:
Are you sure that this will work? I didn't see anything on the security patch being supported? He only listed a T-Mobile edge security patch
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The root kernel listed will work with all version.of the os you root, 6.0.1 or 7.0. There have been no posts about certain security updates not running root right, just the posts about supersu updates causing glitches. You'll be fine

So just to understand, security updates are irrelevant if the android version matches?
It's been awhile since I've rooted anything, just trying to get the basics down to avoid a brick.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...snapdragon-galaxy-s7-s7e-nougat-root-t3569307
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gunz.jones said:
The root kernel listed will work with all version.of the os you root, 6.0.1 or 7.0. There have been no posts about certain security updates not running root right, just the posts about supersu updates causing glitches. You'll be fine
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Dirtydcs said:
So just to understand, security updates are irrelevant if the android version matches?
It's been awhile since I've rooted anything, just trying to get the basics down to avoid a brick.
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Yeah. The better news is that using Odin and flashing any of the flushable packages through Odin for any carrier will not brick your phone as long as it is a non-Chinese snapdragon variant. So vzw, unlocked, AT&T...whatever your flavor. Devs have hybrid roms that run without root and provide some customization as well.

just did this, sorry was away because of work. say's "custom unlock" now so it worked with no issues! Thank you!!!

@Dirtydcs
Thank you for posting that it worked helps keep info up to date for others.
I just got a SM-G930V from verizion and also have Android Version 7.0, I'm at Security patch level May 1, 2017 and have Baseband version G930VVRS4BQC9 and was wondering if this was the same baseband version you where running? When you rooted.
Thanks

Finger print issue can be fixed by just clearing the prints off your phone

New System Update Notification

I noticed that my phone was downloading an update this morning.
Currently, my configuration is:
- Nougat 7.0
- Baseband G950USQU2BQK5
- kernel version 4.4.16 Nov 10
- build # NRD90M.G950USQU2BQK5
- security software version:
- MDF v3.0 release 1
- WLAN v1.0 release 1
- VPN 1.4 Release 8.1
- ASKS v1.4 Release 161228
- Knox 2.8
this new update appears to be a security patch. can anyone else confirm?
thanks!

jco23 said:
I noticed that my phone was downloading an update this morning.
Currently, my configuration is:
- Nougat 7.0
- Baseband G950USQU2BQK5
- kernel version 4.4.16 Nov 10
- build # NRD90M.G950USQU2BQK5
- security software version:
- MDF v3.0 release 1
- WLAN v1.0 release 1
- VPN 1.4 Release 8.1
- ASKS v1.4 Release 161228
- Knox 2.8
this new update appears to be a security patch. can anyone else confirm?
thanks!
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This was released several weeks ago root has been achieved on it so no worries
You are on bk or its updating to bk

TheMadScientist said:
This was released several weeks ago root has been achieved on it so no worries
You are on bk or its updating to bk
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thanks.... I have not rooted my device yet - just wanted to make sure that this patch is worth installing....

jco23 said:
thanks.... I have not rooted my device yet - just wanted to make sure that this patch is worth installing....
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Prob not nothing good in it apparently it is a new one I wouldnt take it just yet

well, already did. just another security update for me. seems to be a monthly routine

Help Downgrading my S7

Aight, so a couple of weeks ago I decided to finally accept the update that I always skipped, that pesky Android OREO (8.0) update was always harassing my notification panel and I finally decided to accept it and just update. What could go wrong?
After I updated, and saw that a few features were cool, I noticed something...
My phone was not charging even though it was connected to the charger. I tried airplane mode, I tried maximum power saving mode, I tried safe mode, I turned it off and nothing happened. It just didn't want to charge; some might say that it's just a battery issue, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case.
This happened right after I updated my lovely Nougat to Oreo.
So now I need help.
Here are my phone's specs:
*Build Number: R16NW.G930PVPU6CRE7
*SE for Android status: SEPF_SM-G930P_8.0.0_0008
*Fri May 25 20:35:22 2018
*Knox version: Knox 3.1, Knox API level 25, TIMA 3.3.0
*Security Software version: MDF v3.1 Release 2, WLAN v1.0 Release 1, VPN PP-MOD v2.1 Release 1.0, ASKS v1.4 Release 180123, FIPS BoringSSL v1.2, FIPS SKC v1.7, FIPS SCrypto v1.0, SMR Apr-2018 Release 1
*Android security patch level: April 1, 2018
*Model Number: SM-G930P
*IMEI: 353562085155911
*Software version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Hardware version: REV0.6
*Android Version: 8.0.0 Oreo (I want 7, Nougat)
*Samsung Experience version: 9.0
*Baseband version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Kernel version: 3.18.71-13585094, [email protected] #1
My phone is a SPRINT unlocked version, 32 gb. You can check out those specs; probably understand them a lot better than I do.
The thing is, I know that I'm going to have to root it in order to install a previous Android version (downgrade). I just don't want to take any risks with flashing the wrong firmware for my specific phone; I don't want to brick it.
So, can y'all please help me with choosing the right -my phone specific- firmware and stuff?
Giving me a step-by-step on how to successfully downgrade back to my 7.0 nougat would be a blessing too.
Thank You!

Siberio08 said:
Aight, so a couple of weeks ago I decided to finally accept the update that I always skipped, that pesky Android OREO (8.0) update was always harassing my notification panel and I finally decided to accept it and just update. What could go wrong?
After I updated, and saw that a few features were cool, I noticed something...
My phone was not charging even though it was connected to the charger. I tried airplane mode, I tried maximum power saving mode, I tried safe mode, I turned it off and nothing happened. It just didn't want to charge; some might say that it's just a battery issue, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case.
This happened right after I updated my lovely Nougat to Oreo.
So now I need help.
Here are my phone's specs:
*Build Number: R16NW.G930PVPU6CRE7
*SE for Android status: SEPF_SM-G930P_8.0.0_0008
*Fri May 25 20:35:22 2018
*Knox version: Knox 3.1, Knox API level 25, TIMA 3.3.0
*Security Software version: MDF v3.1 Release 2, WLAN v1.0 Release 1, VPN PP-MOD v2.1 Release 1.0, ASKS v1.4 Release 180123, FIPS BoringSSL v1.2, FIPS SKC v1.7, FIPS SCrypto v1.0, SMR Apr-2018 Release 1
*Android security patch level: April 1, 2018
*Model Number: SM-G930P
*IMEI: 353562085155911
*Software version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Hardware version: REV0.6
*Android Version: 8.0.0 Oreo (I want 7, Nougat)
*Samsung Experience version: 9.0
*Baseband version: G930PVPU6CRE7
*Kernel version: 3.18.71-13585094, [email protected] #1
My phone is a SPRINT unlocked version, 32 gb. You can check out those specs; probably understand them a lot better than I do.
The thing is, I know that I'm going to have to root it in order to install a previous Android version (downgrade). I just don't want to take any risks with flashing the wrong firmware for my specific phone; I don't want to brick it.
So, can y'all please help me with choosing the right -my phone specific- firmware and stuff?
Giving me a step-by-step on how to successfully downgrade back to my 7.0 nougat would be a blessing too.
Thank You!
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I cannot believe the charging problem is caused by Oreo. Try different chargers, and new USB cables. Google the issue to see if it's related to Oreo. If you are absolutely sure this is due to Oreo, then you may change it and root is not required.
Since the phone is still on bootloader 6, you may be able to downgrade to Nougat with the same version of bootloader. Flashing firmware is a complex process and phone may be easily bricked if anything goes wrong, so you need to understand what you are doing exactly. I would suggest to read thoroughly information related to Samsung Galaxy firmware update using Odin software. I usually get s7 firmware from two sites:
https://updato.com/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/

Switch off your phone then try charging?

yves31 said:
I cannot believe the charging problem is caused by Oreo. Try different chargers, and new USB cables. Google the issue to see if it's related to Oreo. If you are absolutely sure this is due to Oreo, then you may change it and root is not required.
Since the phone is still on bootloader 6, you may be able to downgrade to Nougat with the same version of bootloader. Flashing firmware is a complex process and phone may be easily bricked if anything goes wrong, so you need to understand what you are doing exactly. I would suggest to read thoroughly information related to Samsung Galaxy firmware update using Odin software. I usually get s7 firmware from two sites:
https://updato.com/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/
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Well, ironically, my mother got a new -android- phone a couple of days ago and my phone charges pretty fine with her charger. I guess it WAS a charger problem, but my charger works perfectly fine on my father's phone and not on mine; strange.
The thing is, although it can now charge, the super battery drainage is still there, and yes, I'm convinced the quick battery drainage problem came along with the Oreo update. It lasted hours and hours on Nougat, but now on Oreo it barely gets to 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Help in updating V20 H990DS not registered

Hello! So I recently swapped my A5 2017 for a V20. The problem is my V20 is still on nougat and I can't update it because it says that the phone is not registered. I tried registering it to LG but it needs a proof of purchase and the previous owner said that the receipt is already lost. Can anyone help me update it? Thanks!

Armistas said:
Hello! So I recently swapped my A5 2017 for a V20. The problem is my V20 is still on nougat and I can't update it because it says that the phone is not registered. I tried registering it to LG but it needs a proof of purchase and the previous owner said that the receipt is already lost. Can anyone help me update it? Thanks!
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Which variant
Sent from my LG-H910 using XDA Labs

cnjax said:
Which variant
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I don't know but this is what it says in the software info.
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch: dec 1 2016
Baseband version: MPSS.TH.2.0.1.c3-00027-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.77269.3.79643.3
Kernel version: 3.18.31
Build number: NRD90M
Software version: V10p-GLOBAL-COM

Armistas said:
I don't know but this is what it says in the software info.
Android version: 7.0
Android security patch: dec 1 2016
Baseband version: MPSS.TH.2.0.1.c3-00027-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.77269.3.79643.3
Kernel version: 3.18.31
Build number: NRD90M
Software version: V10p-GLOBAL-COM
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Open up your battery cover and look for the model number on the sticker behind the battery. Nevermind I saw the thread title, look for the the dirty santa for the H990 thread, follow that to root
Sent from my LG-H910 using XDA Labs

cnjax said:
Open up your battery cover and look for the model number on the sticker behind the battery. Nevermind I saw the thread title, look for the the dirty santa for the H990 thread, follow that to root
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Thank you!