Status on Root/Custom Recovery/Bootloader - Verizon Galaxy S 5 General

I'd like to make this particular thread about the current status of root, bootloader, and recovery. Feel free to post here or PM me so I can keep this thread as up to date as possible.
Keep in mind our devices will likely take longer to gain these mods due to Verizon locking us down more than other carriers usually. We likely won't have an unlocked bootloader ever.
This is for the Verizon Galaxy S5 ONLY! And now AT&T S5, please welcome our brothers!
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Root: Geohot has rooted our phones and if you pledged a donation please think about finding a way to get it to him. It is the right thing to do, but also not mandatory.
http://www.towelroot.com
Recovery: We have Safestrap at the time being
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793891
Bootloader: Unknown
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DO NOT FOR ANY REASON USE THIS THREAD TO COMPARE THE GS5 TO THE M8 OR ANY OTHER PHONE

Thanks for starting this.
I know The T-Mo version has been rooted with CF-Auto-root by Chainfire. I think as of now that voids the warranty and trips the KNOX security so i do not think paypal fingerprint auth will work.
I am really just looking for root and hopefully on that doesnt throw Knox haywire.

Franzie3 said:
Thanks for starting this.
I know The T-Mo version has been rooted with CF-Auto-root by Chainfire. I think as of now that voids the warranty and trips the KNOX security so i do not think paypal fingerprint auth will work.
I am really just looking for root and hopefully on that doesnt throw Knox haywire.
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Yes I think you're right. It trips Knox. I have no association with any of the developers, I just plan on updating the statuses of these areas and including links once there are finally informational threads.
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Have any of you tried Kingo Root yet?
Just Google it, not allowed to post the link here (site rules).

open1your1eyes0 said:
Have any of you tried Kingo Root yet?
Just Google it, not allowed to post the link here (site rules).
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Interesting. Who's going first?

Anybody try Kingo? Will rooting definitely ruin Knox?

bigbarrel said:
Anybody try Kingo? Will rooting definitely ruin Knox?
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You could claim to have done it and say it works fine, just to get some other poor soul to try it, and if they don't come back wanting to kill you, should be safe to try....unless they realize what you did, and tell you it's fine just to brick you S5 too. On that note, it worked fine. :angel:

Guys, something very weird just happened to my phone... I reinstalled all of my apps to my phone.. put my phone on charge and I noticed my phone rebooted and was stuck on the Verizon red boot logo.. I did a battery pull and turned it back on and this was what I saw.. Custom with the custom lock logo...

waleed300 said:
Guys, something very weird just happened to my phone... I reinstalled all of my apps to my phone.. put my phone on charge and I noticed my phone rebooted and was stuck on the Verizon red boot logo.. I did a battery pull and turned it back on and this was what I saw.. Custom with the custom lock logo...
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What did you do? Try to see if Kingo works or something? Reboot to recovery, wipe the cache and reboot. Or factory reset if you have to. Is your Knox counter tripped?

bigbarrel said:
Anybody try Kingo? Will rooting definitely ruin Knox?
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You can see this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611971
i think it will help you to rooting knox

I got then same thing when I went ART. I changed it back to dalvik and it went away.
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May soon have root!!!!
[SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root

blulite said:
May soon have root!!!!
[SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root
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Fantastic!
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Hopefully this gets fixed soon. This is why I no longer buy phones on release day. My wife isn't into rooting or ROMing, so she just HAD to have it.
Sent from your mom's smartphone

ballisticevo said:
I got then same thing when I went ART. I changed it back to dalvik and it went away.
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You got the custom unlock icon on the splash screen when you switched to ART?
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Yeah
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I enabled ART through developer options and I did not get a padlock splashscreen. Just 35 minutes of 355 android apps updating. But it booted up just fine. What's the difference between dalvik and ART? Really never dove into that.

This method increases counter and trips Knox. Bummer.

waleed300 said:
Guys, something very weird just happened to my phone... I reinstalled all of my apps to my phone.. put my phone on charge and I noticed my phone rebooted and was stuck on the Verizon red boot logo.. I did a battery pull and turned it back on and this was what I saw.. Custom with the custom lock logo...
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Check the Development forum. I posted an odin recovery tar in there if you can't get that message to go away.
Before you do that please boot into download mode and take a picture for us.
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blulite said:
May soon have root!!!!
[SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root
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Syn Ack said:
Fantastic!
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Chainfire said he wasn't going to bother with Verizon.
Also his method trips the knox warranty for those who care.

joderme said:
Check the Development forum. I posted an odin recovery tar in there if you can't get that message to go away.
Before you do that please boot into download mode and take a picture for us.
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Chainfire said he wasn't going to bother with Verizon.
Also his method trips the knox warranty for those who care.
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Fantastic/

Related

Do we have pure stock VZ LEAKED VRBLI5?

Hi, I just wonder if we have pure stock LEAKED VRBLI5 so I can flash it to my pure stock G3 through Odin? My device is pure factory (no root, locked). Thanks.
I believe there is one actually posted in the General section.... I just read through it a few minutes ago... Here is what I think you are looking for... I tried to update sooner but had some HS about having to wait 5 minutes between posts.... This is NOT ROOTABLE and will LOCK bootloader... I know you are stock and this won't apply to you but want to say it for others.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968914
Also can a MOD look at my account and Verify me so I can better help others without having to wait and jump through hoops Please... Thank You!
dr12volt1338 said:
I believe there is one actually posted in the General section.... I just read through it a few minutes ago... Here is what I think you are looking for... I tried to update sooner but had some HS about having to wait 5 minutes between posts.... This is NOT ROOTABLE and will LOCK bootloader... I know you are stock and this won't apply to you but want to say it for others.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968914
Also can a MOD look at my account and Verify me so I can better help others without having to wait and jump through hoops Please... Thank You!
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+1 Thank you!
I'm in the same boat. If foxfi and/or the widget bypass still works for tethering I may install it.
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I'm interested too. I don't want to install a Custom ROM quite yet. I tried once and my device quit booting and got stuck on a message from Verizon telling me that the phone wasn't stock and I need to take it to a service store. I ended up just using Odin to flash back to stock.
I want to root this version from stock.
bond32 said:
I'm in the same boat. If foxfi and/or the widget bypass still works for tethering I may install it.
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Only option for tether is widget bypass. No 3rd party tether apps currently work.
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awalkerz said:
I'm interested too. I don't want to install a Custom ROM quite yet. I tried once and my device quit booting and got stuck on a message from Verizon telling me that the phone wasn't stock and I need to take it to a service store. I ended up just using Odin to flash back to stock.
I want to root this version from stock.
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That message is because you didn't unlock the boot loader.
Ya thanks prdog, I saw in the threads of the JB roms they generally have the tethering opened up. Just what I needed
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I think I relocked the bootloader and then got that Verizon message after the next reboot. Once you've unlocked and tweaked things, don't relock.
Hey Dog ...what do you mean by using a tether widget?
On stock roms you can use a toggle widget to activate the hot spot.
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Kool..got it..found one called "fattin" on the market works just fine

[kernel/Blue ROM](018)AOSP(UV/Intelliplug/dfsync/FauxSound/exFat)[Aug-02]

The Unified Kernel can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273437
I clicked the link but there isn't one for AT&T or the Canadian Variant. Did you need the complete boot for the Canadian variant as well? I could upload it for you.
I think faux needs the boot.img for ATT/Can
faux123 said:
The Unified Kernel can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273437
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I've uploaded it to my drive for you. Here is the SGH-I337M boot.img as request.
Really looking forward to a custom kernel!
Official ATT version is out. Unified OP updated with official ATT zip
Is there anyway to get the kernel to work without twrp/cwm?
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
faux123 said:
Official ATT version is out. Unified OP updated with official ATT zip
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Why no Canadian Version? It was originally in the post and now it's gone as unsupported?
stevehkim said:
Is there anyway to get the kernel to work without twrp/cwm?
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
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I tried flashing this kernel on my AT&T SGH-I337 in recovery mode and the signature check failed. This causes the phone to reboot with the stock kernel still but with a lot of fc's and at the Samsung startup settings that Bootloops.
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Underworld79 said:
I tried flashing this kernel on my AT&T SGH-I337 in recovery mode and the signature check failed. This causes the phone to reboot with the stock kernel still but with a lot of fc's and at the Samsung startup settings that Bootloops.
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No offense but are you an idiot? Our boot loader is still locked so this kernel is useless for us right now.
ATT users have to wait until Dan releases his exploit, then you can flash a custom recovery and kernel.
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stevehkim said:
Is there anyway to get the kernel to work without twrp/cwm?
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
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No. Locked boot loader.
Thanks dude. Thats what I figured. I just thought maybe we could have replaced the boot.img in the stock odin packages. Still learning. Either way thanks for this Faux. Patiently awaiting....
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
c0ldburn3r said:
No offense but are you an idiot? Our boot loader is still locked so this kernel is useless for us right now.
ATT users have to wait until Dan releases his exploit, then you can flash a custom recovery and kernel.
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No. Locked boot loader.
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Lol... Are you an idiot? I'm well within the 14 day return policy. If I bricked my phone, I'll simply return for a new one.
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Underworld79 said:
Lol... Are you an idiot? I'm well within the 14 day return policy. If I bricked my phone, I'll simply return for a new one.
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...You missed the point. :banghead: You need to start searching and reading before you post a question that's been addressed.
If you do those simple things you will discover how to fix your problem and learn about our locked boot loader.
c0ldburn3r said:
...You missed the point. :banghead: You need to start searching and reading before you post a question that's been addressed.
If you do those simple things you will discover how to fix your problem and learn about our locked boot loader.
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What question did I ask? Everything I said was a statement. The only question I asked was... are you an idiot? I am aware of AT&T locked bootloader. That's why I posted here so that other individuals wouldn't attempt to flash themselves and inherent the opposed risk.
What you are doing is trolling by saying nothing that is productive to development of this kernel and calling people idiots. I have no problem. I just flashed back to stock rom via Odin, OTA update, Root, freeze apks that prevent future updates, and de-odex my rom...
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Underworld79 said:
What question did I ask? Everything I said was a statement. The only question I asked was... are you an idiot? I am aware of AT&T locked bootloader. That's why I posted here so that other individuals wouldn't attempt to flash themselves and inherent the opposed risk.
What you are doing is trolling by saying nothing that is productive to development of this kernel and calling people idiots. I have no problem. I just flashed back to stock rom via Odin, OTA update, Root, freeze apks that prevent future updates, and de-odex my rom...
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You've obviously proved my point.
Stop posting useless statements in this forum when we already know flashing a custom kernel on a locked boot loader doesn't work!
Canadian version ! :d
Since no one was willing to upload a modified ATT faux kernel that worked with Canadian versions I thought I would! enjoy! Runs beautifully. I just simply removed the getprop line!
Click here for link to Canadian S4 Faux kernel!
omvir said:
Since no one was willing to upload a modified ATT faux kernel that worked with Canadian versions I thought I would! enjoy! Runs beautifully. I just simply removed the getprop line!
Click here for link to Canadian S4 Faux kernel!
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Thanks dude. Finally
Underworld79 said:
Lol... Are you an idiot? I'm well within the 14 day return policy. If I bricked my phone, I'll simply return for a new one.
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I wish companies would verify stupidity before accepting returns. People who break their phone and return it are why we get charged so much for these things. So thanks for costing us all money.
_Dennis_ said:
I wish companies would verify stupidity before accepting returns. People who break their phone and return it are why we get charged so much for these things. So thanks for costing us all money.
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+1
_Dennis_ said:
I wish companies would verify stupidity before accepting returns. People who break their phone and return it are why we get charged so much for these things. So thanks for costing us all money.
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Actually I think attempting to flash a different kernel might have tripped his monotonic counter and with no way to fix it yet, when they receive and check his device for warranty they will see this and cancel the claim and most likely return the phone as is and make you return whatever device you swapped it for.
I saw a post from a very respected dev say the same thing about returning his phone and everyone was like "yeah you are the man, do it rah rah rah" and everyone is killing the guy here...hilarious really.
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Touchwiz 4.3 (VRUCML1/NC1) update discussion thread

DO YOU WANT 4.3 WITHOUT LOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER OR KNOX? DO I HAVE A LITTLE TREAT FOR YOU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591895
We now have a safestrap! Mind you its an ALPHA and should be used with caution there are currently NO Roms that support it but it does have TWRP. So backups are possible. Read up and download here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
Now that the 4.3 update is out the old thread isn't very accurate.
So I'm making this so we can talk about it!
Rules:
-No spamming
-Be nice
-HAVE FUN
DISCLAMER FOR TAKING THIS UPDATE: your bootloader will become perminantly locked after updating. So if you are fine with no more Roms or Kernels then update away. any rooting applications other then the one listed below will cause hard brick. any attempts to downgrade to MF! HARD BRICK
Some general info on the update rooting ROMs and such
Useful information:
Saferoot for rooting after 4.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758&highlight=s3
What is "Knox": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47800268
a good write up on the cons of 4.3 by our local CYanogenMod maintainer @invisiblek : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788313
First? Ha..ha...ha.
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so... if i go back to a stock rooted nan, i wont be able to go back to cm11?
Emoji Input
View Changes I don't like:
On/Off Button uses words "on and off" instead of the sign
Emojis have changed and they look worse than 4.1 (IMO)
Cannot swipe left (or right) to access lock screen camera (3rd app must do that)
No Swipe to Unlock with passcode on
smart--phone said:
View Changes I don't like:
On/Off Button uses words "on and off" instead of the sign
Emojis have changed and they look worse than 4.1 (IMO)
Cannot swipe left (or right) to access lock screen camera (3rd app must do that)
No Swipe to Unlock with passcode on
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More of a 4.3 thing
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Screenshots would be great. I don't have a clue what tw 4.3 looks like lol.
jamminjon82 said:
Screenshots would be great. I don't have a clue what tw 4.3 looks like lol.
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Not sure many actually "installed" the OTA, think most are waiting for beans and them to crack it open.
Aren't those guys all on the s4?
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cammykool said:
More of a 4.3 thing
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Yeah. Meant to change title. Oh well.
You may want to retitle this thread as "TW 4.3" since, you know, 4.3 existed on AOSP for some months.
Beans said on twitter that he hard bricked his s3
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jamminjon82 said:
Beans said on twitter that he hard bricked his s3
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Which means VZW probably has some trickery in this to permalock the bootloader, so be careful.
Can anybody please check what languages does 4.3 have and if they're any different from 4.1.2? As we won't have root as of now, I'm afraid to lose support of one specific language enabled by Language Enabler. Thanks in advance!
Well this is great news. Maybe i'll run it over the holidays for the Camera. Can't wait to see what our great Devs can do with this!
Chris123NT said:
Which means VZW probably has some trickery in this to permalock the bootloader, so be careful.
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great, permalocked bootloader . The Sprint and T-mobile versions were cracked though...
Someone said delete the new boot loader in the update zip, that's what they had to with the old Motorola.
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CisternaChyli said:
great, permalocked bootloader . The Sprint and T-mobile versions were cracked though...
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Sprint and TMobile are never locked. Just Verizon and ATT. This is basically same as S4 and it has never been unlocked. They are blowing Q-Fuses like old Moto.
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kirkwoodlucas said:
Someone said delete the new boot loader in the update zip, that's what they had to with the old Motorola.
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Think there is something also in the TZ partition if I remember right.
prdog1 said:
Sprint and TMobile are never locked. Just Verizon and ATT. This is basically same as S4 and it has never been unlocked. They are blowing Q-Fuses like old Moto.
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Think there is something also in the TZ partition if I remember right.
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yeah there is a check in the trustzone I believe
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I wonder who else is going to try and install it
So seeing that Beans hardbricked his S3, is the only way to unroot back to stock, re-lock the bootloader, and then get the update?
saldomontoya said:
So seeing that Beans hardbricked his S3, is the only way to unroot back to stock, re-lock the bootloader, and then get the update?
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Pretty much. I tried to update and it failed. I'm rooted on stock TW and unlocked. Tried a few things and I can't even get back to a stock unrooted rom
I guess I'll wait for a rooted rom.

sprint s6 edge 5.1.1 stock firmware please!

ok so i updated ,via OTA ,to version 5.1.1
after this i decided to try to root it using a flashable file (odin) and now the touch screen doesnt work.
i dont know what else i could possible do, i tried factory reseting even though i knew it wouldnt work since i flashed a boot.img file
so my last guess would be to flash the stock firmware, i have the stock firmware for 5.0.2 but you cant downgrade so i really need the G925PVPU2B0F7 firmware
if anyone knows where i could get it or any other ways of fixing it please say!
z0code0z said:
ok so i updated ,via OTA ,to version 5.1.1
after this i decided to try to root it using a flashable file (odin) and now the touch screen doesnt work.
i dont know what else i could possible do, i tried factory reseting even though i knew it wouldnt work since i flashed a boot.img file
so my last guess would be to flash the stock firmware, i have the stock firmware for 5.0.2 but you cant downgrade so i really need the G925PVPU2B0F7 firmware
if anyone knows where i could get it or any other ways of fixing it please say!
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Have you tried Smart Switch on the PC?
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optimummind said:
Have you tried Smart Switch on the PC?
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yeah, it recognizes my phone but i cant really do anything with it, according to smart switch, my phone is fully updated so i cant change anything and emergency recovery only works in a specific situation
the reason i needed the stock firmware for that version was because while attempting to get root i flashed (with odin) a boot.img and now the phones touch screen wont work
It took a month before the firmware was released. If you have Sprint insurance you can get a replacement for $0 dollars or $75 if you dont. You have to visit a repair store to start the paperwork. Jus claim, the phone touch screen didnt work after the update.
dhonzik said:
It took a month before the firmware was released. If you have Sprint insurance you can get a replacement for $0 dollars or $75 if you dont. You have to visit a repair store to start the paperwork. Jus claim, the phone touch screen didnt work after the update.
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what if they check the knox counter? and if they know that i flashed several things, would they still replace it?
z0code0z said:
what if they check the knox counter? and if they know that i flashed several things, would they still replace it?
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I've taken Samsung devices back to the carrier in the past for various reasons and they never looked. You should be fine. Samsung is the only one who really may check
Experimental - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3152529
It may or may not work...
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djvoleur said:
Experimental - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3152529
It may or may not work...
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Hmmmm
Soooperstar said:
Hmmmm
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Let me no if you try that.
lusciousbeard said:
Let me no if you try that.
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If a odin firmware was available as a backup, I'd definitely give it a try. I think it might work being US cellular but I won't be trying it without a plan B lol. I'm sure one of these eager guys will jump out there and give it a try. I'm waiting patiently.
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If a odin firmware was available as a backup, I'd definitely give it a try. I think it might work being US cellular but I won't be trying it without a plan B lol. I'm sure one of these eager guys will jump out there and give it a try. I'm waiting patiently.
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Ha! Yeah I hear you... I might give it a try later today. I'll keep you posted
lusciousbeard said:
Ha! Yeah I hear you... I might give it a try later today. I'll keep you posted
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Cool..... Let us know
z0code0z said:
ok so i updated ,via OTA ,to version 5.1.1
after this i decided to try to root it using a flashable file (odin) and now the touch screen doesnt work.
i dont know what else i could possible do, i tried factory reseting even though i knew it wouldnt work since i flashed a boot.img file
so my last guess would be to flash the stock firmware, i have the stock firmware for 5.0.2 but you cant downgrade so i really need the G925PVPU2B0F7 firmware
if anyone knows where i could get it or any other ways of fixing it please say!
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Hey, I did the same thing you did and someone had told me about this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
Download the stock kernel from this forum above.
I flashed it via Odin and now have my touchscreen back. Now it's not a total fix but I'm now writing you this on my edge with the touchscreen working. It's the only thing available right now for us. Two things that don't work are the back and recent apps buttons and when you lock your phone the screen won't come back on without restarting into download mode then hitting restart phone from there. So I've just been keeping phone plugged in for the most part because of this so screen won't go off.
well one of you should try the guys recovery/root from u.s. cellular..lolol
DruoGaby said:
well one of you should try the guys recovery/root from u.s. cellular..lolol
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Just tried that recovery/root. Every thing seemed to work great until I noticed I had no data so I'm going to stick with the one I was using for now. If someone could combine the two somehow we would be in great shape
S6EdgE2 said:
Just tried that recovery/root. Every thing seemed to work great until I noticed I had no data so I'm going to stick with the one I was using for now. If someone could combine the two somehow we would be in great shape
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lol awesome!!!..the dev should know that..maybe i can ask somebody for help..i know some folks..so your on 5.1.1 rooted just no data... or other things as well
DruoGaby said:
lol awesome!!!..the dev should know that..maybe i can ask somebody for help..i know some folks..so your on 5.1.1 rooted just no data... or other things as well
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Yup 5.1.1 rooted. Both work just each one has its problems. I'd rather have working data using the stock of7 kernel tho. The us cellular kernel has working buttons and screen comes back on after it goes off but no data so if you could talk to some people about this maybe we could get a working kernel with root where everything works, which would be awesome.
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S6EdgE2 said:
Yup 5.1.1 rooted. Both work just each one has its problems. I'd rather have working data using the stock of7 kernel tho. The us cellular kernel has working buttons and screen comes back on after it goes off but no data so if you could talk to some people about this maybe we could get a working kernel with root where everything works, which would be awesome.
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I tried posting a comment in the us cellular forum about the sprint edge having no data using that kernel but I have under 10 posts so it won't allow me to I guess...
can u point me a link to the one that has data?...i dont know which is it...thanks..maybe i can get them to check both and see the changes..commit them to the u.s. celler one...that'll be tight..ill keep an eye for when u post it
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S6EdgE2 said:
Yup 5.1.1 rooted. Both work just each one has its problems. I'd rather have working data using the stock of7 kernel tho. The us cellular kernel has working buttons and screen comes back on after it goes off but no data so if you could talk to some people about this maybe we could get a working kernel with root where everything works, which would be awesome.
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I tried posting a comment in the us cellular forum about the sprint edge having no data using that kernel but I have under 10 posts so it won't allow me to I guess...
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ill post for you
DruoGaby said:
can u point me a link to the one that has data?...i dont know which is it...thanks..maybe i can get them to check both and see the changes..commit them to the u.s. celler one...that'll be tight..ill keep an eye for when u post it
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Yup. Here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
S6EdgE2 said:
Yup. Here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350
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this is th one with the working data?..i dont wanna mix them up..lol

Can't go back to lolipop from Marshmallow

I already have PK1 MM ROM on my sprint s5, but I can't flash lollipop ROMs and Odin keeps failing.
How should I do that? Thanks.
you cant. there is a physical "fuse" of sorts in the phone that once you are on PK1, you cant go back. All you can do is root, twrp and flash 6.0 ROMs
youdoofus said:
you cant. there is a physical "fuse" of sorts in the phone that once you are on PK1, you cant go back. All you can do is root, twrp and flash 6.0 ROMs
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Thanks for your reply
Is there any way to activate wifi hotspot on marshmallow?
Ahmad77888 said:
Thanks for your reply
Is there any way to activate wifi hotspot on marshmallow?
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yeah, there are several of wifi hotspot apps out there that work on 6.0. Might want to poke around in the themes and apps section. Sometimes people get a little anxious about talking about hotspot apps because of the debate over it circumventing carriers money making abilities and that violates the TOS of XDA, but the last thing i saw the mods on here were ok with talking about it
I did, from PK1, and PL2 to OK4. So it is posible. Try redownloading/Odining OK4. Also there is a PK1 ROM with hotspot modded.
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Also disable Reactivation Lock if enabled.
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csmasn said:
I did, from PK1, and PL2 to OK4. So it is posible. Try redownloading/Odining OK4. Also there is a PK1 ROM with hotspot modded.
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you can only odin back if you didnt take the OTA. So, it depends really
Maybe that, because I downloaded the full Tar.
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csmasn said:
Maybe that, because I downloaded the full Tar.
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if you take the ota, you cant go back. ive odin'd PCA and gone back to ok4, but ive been rooted with a non stock recovery for almost 3 years
Ok so i see you guys are rooted on marshmallow can you please tell me how did you do it cause i cant find a way to get my phone rooted
Itzdaddyxd said:
Ok so i see you guys are rooted on marshmallow can you please tell me how did you do it cause i cant find a way to get my phone rooted
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what is your baseband version and have you been taking the OTA's?
Im not sure about the ota cause i just got the phone but the baseband do you need the whole thing or just the beginning which is g900p
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Im not sure about the ota cause i just got the phone but the baseband do you need the whole thing or just the beginning which is g900p
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the last three in that field actually
Oh ok the last 3 are QB3
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Oh ok the last 3 are QB3
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here is the list of sprint basebands just for reference in case youre interested
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900P/SPR/
and youre in the 6.0.1 family and if you got it that way, youre likely not going to be able to downgrade (if thats what youre wanting to do), but you can root by flashing the PCA baseband then follow the 6.0.1 root instructions (im not sure, but i think theyre still just installing the appropriate TWRP, boot to twrp and flash supersu while in twrp)

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