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[Q] Verizon S5 - 4.4.2 upgrade to 4.4.4 - whats best?

Samsung S5 - Verizon
SM-G9000V
Running 4.4.2 (ANCG)
Rooted with TWRP / SAFESTRAP / SUPERSU / XPOSED FRAMEWORK
so here's the question.
I've run across numerous different ways to upgrade to 4.4.4
1) now that some time has gone by since this release was originally put forth, what has been decided is the best way to upgrade and retain root? Or at least regain root with minimal to no loss to rooted applications and their data?
2) If phone requires wiping, what is the best way to bring it back to as close to exactly how it was in look and feel, settings, tweaks etc?
Background : I won't ever post a question without having done a lot of research I don't want to waste anyones time and if they've already written it I certainly will take the time to read it. I currently have
Titanium Backup Pro
SuperSu
TWRP
SAFESTRAP
My Backup Pro
Each variation of restoring payphone seems to offer different aspects. Titanium backup seems to do a good job of restoring apps, TWRP seems to do a pretty good job of bringing back other portions.
I wanted to see if we can get 1 clear post, that says if youre on 4.4.2 ANCG, and you want to upgrade to 4.4.4, latest build, :
1) Here's how to do it, even if its a quick link to the correct instructions or the most relevant and accurate ones.
2) IF the phone has to be wiped, reset, or any loss of anything in order to do that, here's how to bring it back the simplest cleanest way.
would love to see this wrapped up in one clean and simple easy discussion. I realize this information is in scattered bits and pieces all through the forums. I've read everything I could find. It's hard to tell which post came out before someone found a better way and after someone found the best way and then what way ended up being the endorsed way excetera excetera. Very hard to tell from all of the variations.
Therefore seems like a fresh thread with really clear instructions as of todays date - THIS is the best way, would really be helpful to a lot of people and I would be very appreciative for your help
I really really enjoy reading all the great things you guys post, been an avid reader for about a year now, and just continue to be amazed at the incredible depth of helpful expertise and knowledge that I find on here.
Scott

Upgrading from rooted a500 android 4.0.1 to 4.4 or higher if possible

Hi there helpful bunch out there its me with maybe and somehow a boring question for most of you but for me much guidance is needed. Here is what I have and then what I would like to accomplish.
I bought originally a packerd bell liberty tab g100 with stock android 3.something installed. As soon as Acer came with the ICS upgrade for the iconia a500, which is the same tab as you all ofc know, I installed that update with a very simple guide. Now year(s) later, and yes this brick isn't the best around but can't afford anything else so first would like a fresh install and second a upgrade while at it.
Now, I looked much on XDA and found a lot of text that made my head hurt and which I bravely tried to follow that guide but somehow it didn't work.
So now I have android 4.0.1 rooted and I would like to go to android 5 if that's even possible ofc.
Hope you smart people can help me to overcome this hurdle. Tnx

How to

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How to root non common phones get a custom recovery and custom rom
Hi guys
It is just recently when I've started learning more and more about the Android and the various things you can do with it. (This can be long so you may just want to skip to the last line) Until recently I've only used my phone only for it's basic functionality.
But I'm nowhere near a developer and I really want to learn more.
I have this device called Infocus M535 Android 6.0 (which is obviously not a popular device I'm sure a lot of you haven't even heard about it). And I just regret buying it. Cause I have tried a lot of rooting method but nothing seems to work for me. I've tried kingoroot, kingroot as well. Then I learned that you don't necessarily need to have root access to install a custom recovery like twrp but then there is no official version of it available. I've seen many people YouTube having twrp on this device, I tried asking them but no response from them.
I cannot even think about getting a custom rom for this thing because I know nobody is working on that. And tbh I don't even care about getting a custom rom. All I need is a way to root this thing.
I know this thing is old and I should get a new device but Please please please help me because I just can't afford getting a new phone.
Any help Will be really appreciated
My email- [email protected]

Newbie here + require a fast updated rom to flash??

Hi all,
I have not been here in yonks but I know this forum is always helpful. I am trying to flash a slim updated rom on my old android galaxy note. Out of no where, so many of my apps on that phone stopped working and it kept saying, this device is not compatible etc. I tried all the tricks and still a lot of apps will not work.
I have Odin pro installed on the phone but I forgot how to use it lol so may require direct instructions. But can someone recommend a fast but small in size build to flash which is updated. It says on my galaxy note that it’s running 4.1.2 which is jelly bean. If I recall it’s probably a custom rom but it’s been so long.
Thanks I advance if anyone can help me with instructions, I know it’s easy to do, but it’s been ages.
Cheers [emoji106][emoji106]
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SM-T585 Question

Hi Everyone
I don't know if I am posting this thread in the right place and if I am not I apologise first. I own the Tablet mentioned in the title and something is bugging the hell out of me, I recently installed TWRP and then installed a no-verity mod or whatever they are called and also a gapps mod and finally a Android Rom. Can you tell I am a noob when it comes to this kind of thing. Anyway everything seemed fine and everything worked except Google thinks my Samsung is a Xioami which I am not really happy about, if I could change it so it comes back as the tablet it's supposed to be I would, but unfortunately I can't.
What I am asking is if any of you guys can link me a Latest G apps and No Verity and also a Pie Rom so I can put my tablet the way it should be I would be very grateful. I use Odin and that's the only way I know how to do this. I told you I was a noob,I have tried looking myself but have no idea where to look and what is stable and working hence me asking
Thanks for reading
lordOdin

LordOdin61 said:
Hi Everyone
I don't know if I am posting this thread in the right place and if I am not I apologise first. I own the Tablet mentioned in the title and something is bugging the hell out of me, I recently installed TWRP and then installed a no-verity mod or whatever they are called and also a gapps mod and finally a Android Rom. Can you tell I am a noob when it comes to this kind of thing. Anyway everything seemed fine and everything worked except Google thinks my Samsung is a Xioami which I am not really happy about, if I could change it so it comes back as the tablet it's supposed to be I would, but unfortunately I can't.
What I am asking is if any of you guys can link me a Latest G apps and No Verity and also a Pie Rom so I can put my tablet the way it should be I would be very grateful. I use Odin and that's the only way I know how to do this. I told you I was a noob,I have tried looking myself but have no idea where to look and what is stable and working hence me asking
Thanks for reading
lordOdin
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"A rose by any other name, would smell as sweet." I don't understand why you are making such a big deal out the name. If you want to pass the safenet, it is NECESSARY. Your choice. Go back to stock, fail safetynet or accept the name change.

Or install another custom rom !

sir please help me... i flashed wrong phone startup logo zip on my tab A SM-T285 now my phone don't start.... only odin mode is working ..... sir please help me:crying::crying::crying::crying: