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Which updates after root?

Rooted my Verizon s5 with the working method on this site, CID 11, now running android 5.0, PB1....I am wondering what updates I need to install to keep my phone and info secure since I do a lot of online purchases..thanks

adrian4064002 said:
Rooted my Verizon s5 with the working method on this site, CID 11, now running android 5.0, PB1....I am wondering what updates I need to install to keep my phone and info secure since I do a lot of online purchases..thanks
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Your best bet is to post this question within the following thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
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Is it possible to unlock the bootloader on Verizon with CID 11

I have stock lollipop rooted with safestrap, but am wondering if it's possible to unlock the bootloader on my CID 11 to put a custom ROM on this. This thread from Mar 2016 was only for CID 15, but maybe there's been a breakthrough since then. Thanks!

androidman807 said:
I have stock lollipop rooted with safestrap, but am wondering if it's possible to unlock the bootloader on my CID 11 to put a custom ROM on this. This thread from Mar 2016 was only for CID 15, but maybe there's been a breakthrough since then. Thanks!
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There is talk on a few other forums regarding this question for Unlocking the Bootloader on a G900V with CID 11 also with KitKat installed but, there's no Guides/Tutorials on how to do this.
The following thread is one of the more prominent threads i, personally, monitor from time to time.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
Based upon what I've seen within the XDA Forum, as well as a few other Forums, the final verdict is (basically the bottom line)...
It's a work in progress with some promising chatter and ideas but, nothing solid has been announced or mentioned.
Those with the G900V and CID 11 are still only able to Root the device and unable to unlock it yet.
Keep in mind that this looks like it's still something that is continuing to be discussed and as long as there's still a want/need for it, only time will tell.
I hope i had explained this okay...
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Error 7 "Wrong" Model TWRP

So I wanted to discuss this with you guys, if you've been flashing phones for a while you've probably seen this error once or twice or maybe a 100 times
I guess this thread is a bit missplaced but seeing as there is no TWRP forum I guess I have to post it here
So what I want to do here is to discuss error 7 and se if there's any way to get around it
For example right now I have a Galaxy S5 Verizon (SM-G900V) which i cant install official lineage build on because of error 7 even though this model is officially supported by LOS and I'm sure that im not the only one having this problem
I have tried this 'solution' on several phones but I have never gotten it to work, it always leads to some other errors
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522762
So yeah I wanna hear what you guys have to say, have you ever encountered it? Have you ever gotten around it? Why is there no way to just force install an update seeing as the end responsibility is on the user anyways?

Eklondh said:
So I wanted to discuss this with you guys,.........
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Regarding TWRP for the G900V device...
The following link is to the Official TWRP site specific for the klte downloads that should be where you need to obtain the Recovery download images.
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/
The following is the Official TWRP thread that's specific to your device and variants for support and guidance as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
The following is the FAQ page from the Official LineageOS Wiki that includes the Error 7 topic as well.
https://wiki.lineageos.org/faq.html
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Verizon Galaxy S5 Won't Flash ANYTHING With ODIN Or Other Methods

I'm having a really hard time with this device. First off I picked up this device for $20 and I thought I would be able to easily flash Lineage OS on it and use it as a household phone and remote control. I really want to use it with Lineage OS so I can connect my google voice to it as well as use it as a remote control and for connecting my apps. So far I have tried several methods. I installed the Samsung USB Drivers and I put the phone in USB Debugging Mode and then booted the phone into Download Mode and ODIN keeps telling me FAIL on (auth). It doesn't matter what I try to flash, even if it's official firmware files it still won't flash.
Can ANYONE please help me figure this out? The latest firmware on this device appears to be:
Model Number: SM-G900V
Firmware Version: G900VVRU2DQL1.
Kernel Version: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Friday, September, 29, 2017.
Build Number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DQI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
Security Software Version: MDF V1.1 Release 6, VPN V1.4 Release 6.0, ASKS V1.2 Release 161011
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Android Version: 6.0.1
Download Mode reports the following:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SM-G900V
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
Reactivation Lock: Off
QualComm SecureBoot: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1, T2, R1, A2, P1
Secure Download: Enable
UDC Start
Secure Check Fail : recovery
Update: I was able to flash a kernel with a md5 just now. It's the lolipop kernel. So now I imagine only verified md5 files will flash? I would like to flash a recovery so I can install Lineage OS.
Update: Now I bricked the phone lmao.
Update: Now I imagine I need the stock Marshmallow kernel to flash it back so I can at least have a working phone. Where is the stock Marshmallow kernel?

GCJohnsonChevalier said:
I'm having a really hard time with this device. First off I picked up this device for $20 and I thought I would be able to easily flash Lineage OS on it and use it as a household phone and remote control. I really want to use it with Lineage OS so I can connect my google voice to it as well as use it as a remote control and for connecting my apps. So far I have tried several methods. I installed the Samsung USB Drivers and I put the phone in USB Debugging Mode and then booted the phone into Download Mode and ODIN keeps telling me FAIL on (auth). It doesn't matter what I try to flash, even if it's official firmware files it still won't flash.
Can ANYONE please help me figure this out? The latest firmware on this device appears to be:
Model Number: SM-G900V
Firmware Version: G900VVRU2DQL1.
Kernel Version: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Friday, September, 29, 2017.
Build Number: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DQI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
Security Software Version: MDF V1.1 Release 6, VPN V1.4 Release 6.0, ASKS V1.2 Release 161011
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Android Version: 6.0.1
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Sound like you have a bootloader locked version: (
I don't have much experience with G900V variety, perhaps @Ibuprophen would be able to clarify.

BlueCyclone said:
......... perhaps Ibuprophen would be able to clarify.
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Did you just throw me under the bus? LMAO!
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GCJohnsonChevalier said:
I'm having a really hard time with this device.........
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The following thread outlines the 2 CID versions used on the G900V device, how to obtain which one you have (with only 1 of the CIDs that has an unlockable bootloader) and your options for each one. Be sure to carefully read the OP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
The following thread covers an alternative way to obtain the Stock Firmware and PIT files your looking for that's specific to the G900V device. It also has an easy how-to steps for flashing them in Odin as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3757416
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Ibuprophen said:
Did you just throw me under the bus? LMAO!
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Lol no, just bowing to greater experience

The CID APK reports that the eMMC Chip / CID Number starts with 15 and thus has an unlockable bootloader. How do I now unlock the bootloader on this device now that I know it is unlockable?

GCJohnsonChevalier said:
The CID APK reports that my eMMC Chip CID Number starts with 15 and thus has an unlockable bootloader. How do I now unlock the bootloader on this device?
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Please refer to the first link on my last post.
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Awesome I got the bootloader unlocked by using the guide you posted. But now, after I installed the MAGISK firmware from TWRP, I rebooted the phone and its stuck on the Verizon Logo and won't boot into Android. Also, how do I install Lineage OS now? I downloaded the latest Lineage OS build for KLTE from the official Lineage OS server and I placed the ZIP package in the phone internal memory. I had attempted to install that zip file from the TWRP recovery mode, but it said it couldn't flash / install it.
Do I need to upgrade the TWRP version to flash it? Also, android just booted for me as I was typing this.. it just took a long time.
UPDATE:
woohoo! I got LineageOS installed. It's starting the bootup for it as I type this! This literally took me all day long to flash this stuff on here because I had to study the forum posts and figure out what to do. Thankfully the guides are simple and the steps are in logical order.
I got it flashed by installing busybox and TWRP on the MAGISK firmware. After it booted up the MAGISK Android firmware I went and installed the official busybox and TWRP applications from the Playstore, then I flashed the recovery with the latest TWRP recovery image, rebooted to recovery and installed the latest Lineage OS nightly build. It is currently booting up Lineage OS! Thank you so much ibuprofin!

I will be writing a detailed guide for unlocking the bootloader, installing the latest TWRP and installing the latest Lineage OS Firmware for the Galaxy S5 ( SM-G900V ). I will be downloading and organizing each file into a thoroughly organized directory system and post the guide and download link in a new forum topic post here.

GCJohnsonChevalier said:
I will be writing a detailed guide...........
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This is already covered...
The following Guide includes the steps for unlocking the Bootloader for the SM-G900V device with a CID15 (and more)...
[GUIDE] Root, Bootloader Unlocks, and More! by AptLogic
... The following is a link to the Official LineageOS Wiki page that covers the installation of the LineageOS Custom Firmware.
LineageOS Install Guides - LineageOS Wiki
It's up to you regarding what you want to do but, I just wanted to provide you with the information already available.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Can't find twrp file that works for SM-350. Please help.

My apologies if I accidently broke the rules with this post. I haven't posted for a long time and I'm a bit rusty on use of this forum.
I have a Galaxy Tab A that I have been trying to load TWRP on, without success. I am convinced the reason is that the TWRP files ae for the wrong hardware.
After calling Samsung tech support here is the info I can provide to identify the tablet.
Samsung SM-T350NZWAXAR gt58wifi-gt58wifixx-smt350 Build number NMF26XT350XXU1CQJ5
Now when I search for the TWRP tar file, the only thing close to a match for the hardware is codename a8hplte . I selected the most recent TWRP file.
Well, I've flashed that tar file using Odin several times but I still get the stock recovery when I boot into recovery .
Is it possible that Samsung has a device for which TWRP doesn't work? I'm hoping someone out there has the same model and can tell me what I'm doing wrong.
Thanks in advance.

Forgot to mention, I sent an email query to TWRP. They didn't respond. No help whatsoever.

No idea where you were looking, but the 1st page of the rom, kernel + recovery subforum for the Samsung tab already has a thread with TWRP for the SM-T350.
Now it's not my specific tablet so idk if it works, but you can just read the thread and ask there.

Nimueh said:
No idea where you were looking, but the 1st page of the rom, kernel + recovery subforum for the Samsung tab already has a thread with TWRP for the SM-T350.
Now it's not my specific tablet so idk if it works, but you can just read the thread and ask there.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I had been trying to get a image/tar file from the official TWRP website. Now, I also saw the page you provided a link to. When I read it, I saw that the version (
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t350_18317.tar) that was recommended is in a category labeled "for Marshmallow only). What I have is Nougat, and in that category there is no SM-350 TWRP file. So if you would please help me one more time; Should I be using the file from the Marshmallow only category, or the Nougat for SM-355 (which doesn't match what I have)? Thank you again for your assistance.​

BigZ1 said:
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I had been trying to get a image/tar file from the official TWRP website. Now, I also saw the page you provided a link to. When I read it, I saw that the version (
twrp_3.1.0-1_sm-t350_18317.tar) that was recommended is in a category labeled "for Marshmallow only). What I have is Nougat, and in that category there is no SM-350 TWRP file. So if you would please help me one more time; Should I be using the file from the Marshmallow only category, or the Nougat for SM-355 (which doesn't match what I have)? Thank you again for your assistance.​
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Like I said - it's not MY device, so I suggest you ask in the linked thread as the users there will HAVE the device and know better

download ROM/firmware (lowest possible version) from https://www.sammobile.com according to your CSC, repair tablet with Odin3, and unlock bootloader first