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after unlocking thru the ez tool installed twr recovery and installed the synergy rom and its just stuck on samsung galaxy s logo please help what do i do?
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after unlocking thru the ez tool installed twr recovery and installed the synergy rom and its just stuck on samsung galaxy s logo please help what do i do?
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Sounds like an bootloop, just odin back to stock and try again.
If you remove the battery and turn it back on, will it boot into recovery?
power+vol up+home button
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power+vol up+home button
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yes it turns back on but i have unlocked it and its on twp recovery which rom would work with it?
i tried flashing mr beans rom that didnt work beacuse i am on twp recovery and i tried flashing synergy rom that didnt work either so wat should i do. since i unlocked the phone can i still do odin? or will that brick my phone
guys please help!
flameinthefire said:
guys please help!
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is there any rom that i can use for my unlocked s3
flameinthefire said:
guys please help!
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Someone already told you what to do. Find a stock ROM, boot up Odin and flash.
the roms you tried work with TWRP... ive used TWRP since release
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the roms you tried work with TWRP... ive used TWRP since release
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I don't think they work with TWRP. They will flash fine but they wont boot. I had the same problem as the OP when i flashed them. I guessing its because they aren't setup for unlocked phones yet. OP all you need to do is wipe using TWRP then flash the cyanogen mod 10 leak posted by CVPS. Make sure you flash gapps and you will be good to go.
Locked or unlocked phone shouldn't matter as far as the Rom is concerned, it's been stated many times that the kexec kernels will boot fine on an unlocked phone. I would suggest starting fresh, stock ODIN, root, unlock, then flash CWM 6.0.1.0 with ez recovery and go from there.
Some people are not having any issues with the touch recoveries and others are, in my experience the CWM recovery has been the most stable and I could really care less about "touching" my recovery, buttons do the same thing. Just my 0.02
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feel like an old man hearing these stories......we all know them...when we first started out flashing and **** went wrong....freak outs..panics....sweating..pacing..anger....regret.........BUT then you work through them and look back and say "**** that was easier than I thought"....and we come across them again without panic or hesitation........................dude relax........
1-grab a stock image...chose anyone you want in these forums..some are even prerooted.....i personally got competely back to stock
2-i use the one click root method..so root
3-flash cmw...any version you want as long as it is made for your model phone.....you can use e-z recovery app from market
4-MAKE A ****ING BACKUP!!! very important...
5-download e-z unlock from the play market..use...and done..now you are stock, rooted, unlock bootloader......if you plan on flashing cm10 or aokp or aosp....please make sure to read the thread "how to backup your imei" before flashing any of those roms.............boom goes the dynamite:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:.............................
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I don't think they work with TWRP. They will flash fine but they wont boot. I had the same problem as the OP when i flashed them. I guessing its because they aren't setup for unlocked phones yet. OP all you need to do is wipe using TWRP then flash the cyanogen mod 10 leak posted by CVPS. Make sure you flash gapps and you will be good to go.
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Kexec roms don't but synergy should have. I use twrp and Synergy no problem. There isn't anything special that has to be setup for an unlocked bootloader.
Op you should be able to flash any non kexec rom. Did you do a wipe factory reset? If not you may want to give that a try
Im having a problem getting to the recovery screen of safestrap.
I just installed safestrap from this link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
and it said it was successful. When I clicked Boot into Recovery, the phone restarts and just hangs at the Samsung Galaxy SIII Screen.
pressing any of the keys, or trying to power it off does not work. I have to pull the battery.
Upon pulling the battery, I do get the safestrap overlay where it says safestrap is disabled. I click the menu button that says recovery and it just hangs on a black screen. And I need to pull the battery again. When i get back to the safestrap screen again, i can get my phone to boot as normal by clicking continue as oppopsed to recovery, but I still can not get safestrap to boot into the recovery screen to install a rom (I want to install a 4.3 Rom).
Does anyone have any advice? Im currently running on a rooted 4.1.2.
PS: Is there a rooted stock 4.3 rom? I dont have alot of experience with custom roms. I just want the latest stock rom, but have root access. If there is one, can someone please point me in the direction of it?
Safestrap is intended for people that took the 4.3 ota, so I'm not sure if it will work on 4.1.2. You should make sure your bootloader is unlocked and install a custom recovery. There are several threads that explain the process.
Sent from my SCH-I535
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Safestrap is intended for people that took the 4.3 ota, so I'm not sure if it will work on 4.1.2. You should make sure your bootloader is unlocked and install a custom recovery. There are several threads that explain the process.
Sent from my SCH-I535
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Safestrap should work fine for any other versions of jellybean, (im assuming) he intends to install a custom rom while at the same time having a live back up of the stock one. Also safestrap is meant for people with locked bootloaders and even though you can unlock the bootloader (on 4.1.2) you really don't need to in order to install safestrap.
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Safestrap should work fine for any other versions of jellybean, (im assuming) he intends to install a custom rom while at the same time having a live back up of the stock one. Also safestrap is meant for people with locked bootloaders and even though you can unlock the bootloader (on 4.1.2) you really don't need to in order to install safestrap.
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OK, I wasn't sure if it would or not. Thanks.
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So wait... Do I even need safestrap then? or is there a way to install 4.3 without having my bootloader become locked. I thought that was the whole point of installing safestrap was to create a partion of the update before you actually update to it.
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So wait... Do I even need safestrap then? or is there a way to install 4.3 without having my bootloader become locked. I thought that was the whole point of installing safestrap was to create a partion of the update before you actually update to it.
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Safestrap is only for people who already updated to 4.3 rom with LOCKED bootloader. In your case, NO you don't need safestrap. You could install 4.3 for unlocked bootloader (in your case) here are a few:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904329
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591895
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608639
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Thank You. I guess I missed something when I was reading on how to avoid getting your bootloader locked in the process.
Hey, I don't know if this is even the right spot, but I would like to flash a custom rom on my i535. I am on 4.4 and I am not able to get into any recovery. It says the it is not Verizon approved and I have to take it to a Verizon store to get it fixed, if I remove the battery for a while it will start up just fine. I don't know if there is special way I need to install recovery, or if there is a way I can flash a custom rom without using recovery.
If this is not the right form, please direct me to the right one if you could.
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Hey, I don't know if this is even the right spot, but I would like to flash a custom rom on my i535. I am on 4.4 and I am not able to get into any recovery. It says the it is not Verizon approved and I have to take it to a Verizon store to get it fixed, if I remove the battery for a while it will start up just fine. I don't know if there is special way I need to install recovery, or if there is a way I can flash a custom rom without using recovery.
If this is not the right form, please direct me to the right one if you could.
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If you are on the stock 4.4.2 NE1 update, you cannot load a custom recovery and flash any custom ROMs. You can only use safestrap and there are currently only two ROMs you can flash through safestrap. You need to read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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So rooting is a new thing to me, this thread does a very nice job pointing me in the right directions. I’ve read a lot, probably still not half enough, but I have a few questions that are probably dumb for VZW S3 running 4.4.2:
TW = Touchwiz, this is just something that is inherently on the S3 phone right?
I’m not sure I understand why SlimKat and CM aren’t listed for compatible ROMS. Some places I read say absolutely do not install CM (Like CM website itself) on 4.4 and I see old threads that have been going on for awhile with them for d2vzw.
For a first time rooter who is looking to tether, any suggestions on which ROM to use first?
Should I be updating to 4.4.4 first?
I have a different phone right now and am switching to the S3. Should I activate the S3 before or after I have rooted or rooted + installed a ROM?
My plan of action is Towelroot / SuperSU, Nandroid / IMEI backups (keep in mind this phone has nothing on it currently that I need to save), install safestrap, Install ROM of choosing. What am I missing?
Open to any other advice.
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So rooting is a new thing to me, this thread does a very nice job pointing me in the right directions. I’ve read a lot, probably still not half enough, but I have a few questions that are probably dumb for VZW S3 running 4.4.2:
TW = Touchwiz, this is just something that is inherently on the S3 phone right?
I’m not sure I understand why SlimKat and CM aren’t listed for compatible ROMS. Some places I read say absolutely do not install CM (Like CM website itself) on 4.4 and I see old threads that have been going on for awhile with them for d2vzw.
For a first time rooter who is looking to tether, any suggestions on which ROM to use first?
Should I be updating to 4.4.4 first?
I have a different phone right now and am switching to the S3. Should I activate the S3 before or after I have rooted or rooted + installed a ROM?
My plan of action is Towelroot / SuperSU, Nandroid / IMEI backups (keep in mind this phone has nothing on it currently that I need to save), install safestrap, Install ROM of choosing. What am I missing?
Open to any other advice.
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TW = touchwiz
Since you're on 4.4 you can't install anything other than 4.4 touchwiz roms. cm and slimkat are both AOSP roms and won't run with safestrap.
Reason being is the whole purpose of safestrap is so you can run roms off the stock kernel. Having a locked bootloader prevents you from changing the kernel, which means you have to run a rom that matches your current kernel. Since you have the 4.4 stock kernel, you are limited to running 4.4 stock touchwiz roms only. Only 3 exist. If you run anything else, it won't work with the kernel and won't boot. AOSP roms package their own kernel which is needed to boot the rom, and it isn't built to boot off of the touchwiz kernel.
I wouldn't update first, because it might prevent towelroot or safestrap from working.
Your plan is almost perfect, but you need to install safestrap first before you can imei backup or nandroid, definitely nandroid before you flash anything so you have a safety net.
I say get your S3 set up first how you like it, then you won't have to worry about having a non working phone while you're setting things up.
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Your plan is almost perfect, but you need to install safestrap first before you can imei backup or nandroid, definitely nandroid before you flash anything so you have a safety net.
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Thank you very much.
BadUsername said:
Your plan is almost perfect, but you need to install safestrap first before you can imei backup or nandroid, definitely nandroid before you flash anything so you have a safety net.
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Does Nandroid actually work with 4.4.2 locked bootloader? The app says my backup type choices are CWM or TWRP which I don't think I can do right? Is there another program that I should use?
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Does Nandroid actually work with 4.4.2 locked bootloader? The app says my backup type choices are CWM or TWRP which I don't think I can do right? Is there another program that I should use?
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What app? Safestrap?
Safestrap does nandroid, you can pick twrp or cwm format. Pick twrp because it's native to safestrap.
You can't use anything else to install a recovery.
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BadUsername said:
What app? Safestrap?
Safestrap does nandroid, you can pick twrp or cwm format. Pick twrp because it's native to safestrap.
You can't use anything else to install a recovery.
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Ah ok, I didn't realize safestrap gave access to those things, I just thought locked bootloader forever meant no TWRP or CWM. This Post is why I thought that.
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Ah ok, I didn't realize safestrap gave access to those things, I just thought locked bootloader forever meant no TWRP or CWM. This Post is why I thought that.
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You're right though, no twrp or cwm.
Safestrap = modified twrp for locked bootloaders.
Still makes twrp backups. Can still do everything twrp can, for the most part.
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BadUsername said:
You're right though, no twrp or cwm.
Safestrap = modified twrp for locked bootloaders.
Still makes twrp backups. Can still do everything twrp can, for the most part.
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Got it, thanks!
Successfully used Safetrap, ROM slot, & SUPERLITEROM. Now what?
Thanks for the detailed explanation of how to deal with my gimpy 4.4 versioned S3!
I followed the instructions and have successfully gotten SUPERLITEROM to boot using Safestrap on my 4.4 device. This method is killing my battery though.
Can I now go ahead and load SUPERLITEROM on the original stock slot? Or is that a no-no?
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Thanks for the detailed explanation of how to deal with my gimpy 4.4 versioned S3!
I followed the instructions and have successfully gotten SUPERLITEROM to boot using Safestrap on my 4.4 device. This method is killing my battery though.
Can I now go ahead and load SUPERLITEROM on the original stock slot? Or is that a no-no?
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Yes you can, I would write directly over the stock slot.
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Yes you can, I would write directly over the stock slot.
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Thanks. Using safestrap I can do that, right?
Also, I know I can probably back up the stock slot to another rom slot, but I really don't have any more space. Is there another way you can think of for me to back this up before I do this?
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Thanks. Using safestrap I can do that, right?
Also, I know I can probably back up the stock slot to another rom slot, but I really don't have any more space. Is there another way you can think of for me to back this up before I do this?
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Yes do it using Safestrap.
Just back up your rom by making a nandroid to your external sd card. You can always go completely back to stock with Odin if you had to. If I still had my s3 that's what I would do.
So I see ALOT OF CONFUSION regarding Safestrap on the Verizon Galaxy S5, I think its about time to explain it to stop this nonsense
THIS IS MEANT FOR 11 eMMC Users, 15 eMMC Users should unlock their bootloader and use TWRP instead
What is safestrap?
Why thank-you for asking, Safestrap is essentially a second recovery written by member @Hashcode to be used for systems with locked bootloader. Safe strap IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR STOCK RECOVERY OR A CUSTOM RECOVERY. Safestrap on a locked bootloader cannot flash locked bootloaders, cannot flash TWRP, and cannot flash custom kernels,(well it can but it is gonna brick) all this requires a custom bootloader, in which you could flash those things but at that point, you'd be better using SafeStrap, Flashfire or Odin to flash TWRP first.
So then what can safestrap do? Well safestrap is capable of flashing system partitions, data, cache and taking backups and even restoring them. It also has a built in file manager to give you access to system allowing the deleting, moving, and changing of files
You could run some stock based ROMs with this and in some cases pre-rooted ROMs. If you are on MM and running a pre-rooted rom, you must flash the stock kernel everytime you leave. YOU WILL NOT HAVE ROOT, but it will allow booting.
How do I access or use safestrap
Well I'll tell you this much, you DO NOT use your hard keys to do such. Don't try any button combos it just won't work. Safestrap doesn't exist on your recovery partition, but instead it exisst on the system partition, meaning you have to use the kernel to load safestrap, not hardware recovery.
On Lollipop its very simple, you need root first which can be obtained here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370 @jrkruse
In this thread it also includes instructions for installing safestrap
Once safestrap is installed, continue by opening lollipop safestrap and selecting reboot to recovery. To exit, you can simply reboot to system
Now the hardest part comes down to Marshmallow. @jrkruse has a thread here about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ow-to-flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943
Unlike Lollipop you DO NOT HAVE ROOT. Sorry, just won't happen. But you can still flash some stuff. The worst part is "how do I get into safe strap?"
In the magical folder you downloaded and probably deleted when you rooted your galaxy S5, there was a Kernel file. NI2 or NK2. Either works, what you do is open up Odin on your PC and put your phone into download mode, when it boots into download mode, just flash it and it will reboot. When your phone starts up it will say "safe system not installed" or something. Press recovery. If you wait too long it'll freeze and need a battery pull. Now your in safe strap. to exit just reboot to system(possibly need to flash stock kernel via Odin for MM as safe strap flashes stock LP kernel. Again if you followed the directions in @jrkruse thread then it will manage to boot without any hassle
So why bother?
That! Is an excellent question.
For lollipop users you can flash prerooted stock based ROMs and such. You can use debloat scripts, Knox removal scripts, even modify system files and build.prop and boot and shutdown animations, change boot sounds, install xposed, use rooted apps, go crazy!!! And you can take system backups and restores. Its just awesome!
However, those on Marshmallow have a more sinister fate. Verizon doesn't like us so you CANNOT ROOT. Which means NO YOU CANNOT USE FLASHFIRE TO BOOT INTO SAFESTRAP, NOR SAESTRAP REBOOT OR SUCH. They all require root. So what can you do? Your in luck, you can flash debloat scripts to debloat some ROMs, Knox removal, take backups and do restores, you can still modify build.prop(I don't recommend it, take a backup), and even use Safestrap built-in file manager to edit the system partition, just remember, don't do anything without a backup. Also YES you can DOWNGRADE back to Lollipop if you read @jrkruse thread. You can flash custom ish stock based ROMs but you still CANNOT GET ROOT. DO NOT TRY TO FLASH A ROOTED ROM WITHOUT FLASHING A STOCK KERNEL BEFORE REBOOT.
Thanks to changes made by google you no longer can root MM+ without a custom kernel and you cannot get custom kernels without custom recovery which needs unlocked bootloaders. So sorry to those who want it but nothing we can do right now
So that's the majority of how to safestrap. Any comments or questions leave them below and I probably will answer them maybe kinda probably not.
GeTex said:
So that's the majority of how to safestrap.
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How to safestrap? Do you even safestrap?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
How to safestrap? Do you even safestrap?
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Instructions unclear, ended up with unlocked bootloader and TWRP
GeTex said:
Instructions unclear, ended up with unlocked bootloader and TWRP
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Instructions unclear, ended up with my eMMC chip reaching terminal velocity on its ride to space
GeTex said:
So I see ALOT OF CONFUSION regarding Safestrap on the Verizon Galaxy S5, I think its about time to explain it to stop this nonsense
What is safestrap?
Why thankyou for asking, Safestrap is essentially a second recovery written by member @Hashcode to be used for systems with locked bootloader. Safe strap IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR YOUR STOCK RECOVERY OR A CUSTOM RECOVERY. Safestrap cannot flash locked bootloaders, cannot flash TWRP, and cannot flash custom kernels, all this requires a custom bootloader.
So then what can safestrap do? Well safestrap is capable of flashing system partitions, data, cache and taking backups and even restoring them. It also has a built in file manager to give you access to system allowing the deleting, moving, and changing of files
You could run some stock based ROMs with this and in some cases pre-rooted ROMs. If you are on MM YOU CANNOT NOT USE SAFESTRAP WITH A PRE ROOTED ROM. YOU WILL BRICK!!!
How do I access or use safestrap
Well I'll tell you this much, you DO NOT use your hard keys to do such. Don't try any button combos it just won't work
On Lollipop its very simple, you need root first which can be obtained here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370 @jrkruse
In this thread it also includes instructions for installing safestrap
Once safestrap is installed, continue by opening lollipop safestrap and selecting reboot to recovery. To exit, you can simply reboot to system
Now the hardest part comes down to Marshmallow. @jrkruse has a thread here about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ow-to-flash-custom-6-0-1-roms-locked-t3393943
Unlike Lollipop you DO NOT HAVE ROOT. Sorry, just won't happen. But you can still flash some stuff. The worst part is "how do I get into safe strap?"
In the magical folder you downloaded and probably deleted when you rooted your galaxy S5, there was a Kernel file. NI2 or NK2. Either works, what you do is open up Odin on your PC and put your phone into download mode, when it boots into download mode, just flash it and it will reboot. When your phone starts up it will say "safe system not installed" or something. Press recovery. If you wait too long it'll freeze and need a battery pull. Now your in safe strap. Again if you followed the directions in @jrkruse thread then it will manage to boot without any hassle
So why bother?
That! Is an excellent question.
For lollipop users you can flash prerooted stock based ROMs and such. You can use debloat scripts, Knox removal scripts, even modify system files and build.prop and boot and shutdown animations, change boot sounds, install xposed, use rooted apps, go crazy!!! And you can take system backups and restores. Its just awesome!
However, those on Marshmallow have a more sinister fate. Verizon doesn't like us so you CANNOT ROOT. Which means NO YOU CANNOT USE FLASHFIRE TO BOOT INTO SAFESTRAP, NOR SAESTRAP REBOOT OR SUCH. They all require root. So what can you do? Your in luck, you can flash debloat scripts to debloat some ROMs, Knox removal, take backups and do restores, you can still modify build.prop(I don't recommend it, take a backup), and even use Safestrap built-in file manager to edit the system partition, just remember, don't do anything without a backup. Also YES you can DOWNGRADE back to Lollipop if you read @jrkruse thread. You can flash custom ish stock based ROMs but you still CANNOT GET ROOT. DO NOT TRY TO FLASH A ROOTED ROM UNLESS YOU WANT A BOOTLOOP.
Thanks to changes made by google you no longer can root MM+ without a custom kernel and you cannot get custom kernels without custom recovery which needs unlocked bootloaders. So sorry to those who want it but nothing we can do right now
So that's the majority of how to safestrap. Any comments or questions leave them ebloe and I probably will answer them maybe kinda probably not.
NOTE mods may move this thread as seen fit
NOTE2 anyone may correct, suggest content, or give me pointers, I wrote this while sick laying here in the doctors office
NOTE3 Notes will be deleted after a few days
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Safestrap cannot flash locked bootloaders, cannot flash TWRP, and cannot flash custom kernels, all this requires a custom bootloader. Safestrap can flash bootloader and custom kernels and TWRP This is why you should not try to do so it has safety feature built in where normal script will not flash them but it can be made to like I did with the Bootloader update and downgrade zips
DO NOT TRY TO FLASH A ROOTED ROM UNLESS YOU WANT A BOOTLOOP. As long as you flash the stock kernel back after you flash the rom systemless root will be broken and you will not bootloop. So you can flash MM roms that have systemless root just always make sure to flash stock kernel when finished if you dont you wont even have time to bootloop you will be taken to that unauthorize software is detected on your device screen
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Safestrap cannot flash locked bootloaders, cannot flash TWRP, and cannot flash custom kernels, all this requires a custom bootloader. Safestrap can flash bootloader and custom kernels and TWRP This is why you should not try to do so it has safety feature built in where normal script will not flash them but it can be made to like I did with the Bootloader update and downgrade zips
DO NOT TRY TO FLASH A ROOTED ROM UNLESS YOU WANT A BOOTLOOP. As long as you flash the stock kernel back after you flash the rom systemless root will be broken and you will not bootloop. So you can flash MM roms that have systemless root just always make sure to flash stock kernel when finished if you dont you wont even have time to bootloop you will be taken to that unauthorize software is detected on your device screen
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I meant to say it cannot flash those on locked bootloaders
Can you reword what I should replace those with and I'll update the OP
Do you think this thread is even helpful?
GeTex said:
I meant to say it cannot flash those on locked bootloaders
Can you reword what I should replace those with and I'll update the OP
Do you think this thread is even helpful?
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Well it can flash those on locked bootloaders but you wont like the outcome!
I need you to write my stuff your so much better at explaing stuff than me. I just had a rant on your bootloader unlock page. Nothing meant towards you!
Haha alright, just trying to not mess things up in translation, gonna attempt to reboot your root page now that MM is here and I think we can overhaul it completely, along with a few minor changes to the batch files to streamline everything. Your Rant is justified, I honestly wanted to myself but I've been holding back
My experience
Okay! I ABSOLUTELY had to add to this thread because it was so helpful and confusing at the same time. I wanted to put in some points that seriously helped me. It took me about 8.5 hours total to get this done and I think this can help save people a lot of time.
Phone, I bought an unlocked verizon samsung galaxy s5 off the web (used). 5.0 lollipop with OK base from what I could tell. I was a ten year iphone user so this was all new to me. But I've run a web company for years so I'm very familiar getting around networks and software.
The first recommendation I would have is to read, then re-read, then re-read, then re-read the initial instruction page. The original writer didn't make it Step 1, Step 2, but put multiple steps inside a sentence so you have to sometimes figure out what he's trying to say.
The first problem I ran into was flashing the NK kernel. This is confusing because the Samsung logo will freeze and no where did it say how long to wait, just be patient. This cost me HOURS. There are two things happening, the root.bat file is giving you information and then the phone is responding. I would get all the ##### notifications and then a cursor sitting at the bottom with no response. Samsung logo would freeze. To get it to work I had to install the Factory Tar BPB1 Full Restore Image.
G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip by unzipping and then using the Odin app to install. Once I did that the root.bat file would flash the kernel, I'd wait about 3-4 mins at the blinking cursor after the ### notices, then it said Root Installed and then I was off to the races. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this as from that point forward everything was soooo much smoother. I had about a dozen failures further down the process over about 4 hours because i never saw that Root Installed message at this stage. Once I did, everything was smooth.
I also did not opt out of buying Super Sume. I bought it and then removed kingroot with it and all the other steps were flawless.
For a new droid user one thing you may want to also need to know is that to move files over to the android download HandShaker, it's a much easier file transfer app to move those zip files in later stages over to the phone.
SO - If I am on Lollipop, I can load a custom ROM with Safestrap that is pre-rooted. Right? Would that allow me to load a ROM based on CM 14? What would or would not work. I have had a lot of prior experience with rooting and custom recovery, etc with my Razer M and an Xperia Play and the old LG Ally, but nothing with this S5 and no experience with Safestrap (that I can recall). Cut me a little slack - I'm 59 years old and a tech, but no experience with Samsung except ODIN a couple of times. Thanks.
netizenmt said:
SO - If I am on Lollipop, I can load a custom ROM with Safestrap that is pre-rooted. Right? Would that allow me to load a ROM based on CM 14? What would or would not work. I have had a lot of prior experience with rooting and custom recovery, etc with my Razer M and an Xperia Play and the old LG Ally, but nothing with this S5 and no experience with Safestrap (that I can recall). Cut me a little slack - I'm 59 years old and a tech, but no experience with Samsung except ODIN a couple of times. Thanks.
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Only with an unlocked bootloader
Okay so I come from dos and Lynx area late 90s going to college and back then it was fun to sit down and code stuff and drink beer on the weekend can I just delete the hole OS out of my g900V cid 11 make my own somehow. It's been 23 yrs but sudo apt update still probably over rides a regular program saying no oh a and I barely got my first smartphone three or four months ago when I would consider smart I don't think the Samsung whatever it was was smart and just could text
averydiablo said:
Okay so I come from dos and Lynx area late 90s going to college and back then it was fun to sit down and code stuff and drink beer on the weekend can I just delete the hole OS out of my g900V cid 11 make my own somehow. It's been 23 yrs but sudo apt update still probably over rides a regular program saying no oh a and I barely got my first smartphone three or four months ago when I would consider smart I don't think the Samsung whatever it was was smart and just could text
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CID 11 cannot run a custom OS.
Making your own OS is not anywhere near easy either
Inglis Second language is possible on rooted phone like LG spectrum 2 or g900v to get rid android just have kali or unbunt do you need bootloader unlock
averydiablo said:
Inglis Second language is possible on rooted phone like LG spectrum 2 or g900v to get rid android just have kali or unbunt do you need bootloader unlock
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again, you cannot run anything but touchwiz based roms on a locked bootloader. you cannot use a custom kernel.
Thank you very much so now I went and traded for lg g2 and still have the vs93o old as dirt And the pixel 2 xl I don't want to mess with the other old ones I can root do they make os for lynux or Kali sorry I do understand I have hard time wording questions
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again, you cannot run anything but touchwiz based roms on a locked bootloader. you cannot use a custom kernel.
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For now
ryanbg said:
For now
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Looking for a bit of help. I have a S5 with Emmc = 11. Know I cannot install TWRP. Have gone with all the steps from jrkruse here: http://https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529 I have no trouble getting into safestrap after rooting. The issue I have is once I flash a stock lollipop rom (either EMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip or VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip), I can no longer access safestrap. I still have root (Super SU Pro) and busybox etc. However I can install, uninstall & re-install safestrap and when I click re-boot to recovery, it just reboots the system. I cannot figure out what the heck I am doing wrong. Is there a way to force a safestrap install that works? Or how am I destroying the SafeStrap that's part of the rom? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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John
Never mind. Installed LL_MM_SafeStrap.apk and that resolved the issue. Now have safestrap.
Thanks anyway!