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Samsung Galaxy Relay 4G Information Portal

I'm going to start collecting the various little tid-bits of information that we have scattered across the threads here to hopefully compensate without having a dedicated forum. Eventually I'll add some other guides and such from personal experience, if you know of any Relay related threads or other information located on the interwebs, please drop a link here!
Standard Disclaimer: I am not responsible for what you do to your phone. The information contained in this thread is here to help you do [anything] correctly. If you follow the instructions listed there-in you will be fine, and ask questions if you don't understand something. I am not responsible for what you do with and/or to your phone. If you are unsure about a procedure's outcome, do not proceed with the procedure.
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How to Get Into Download Mode:
1. Hold Power, Vol Down, and Home button simultaneously
2. When "Samsung" appears on the screen let go of the power button but keep the other two pressed down
3. Voila!
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ROMS:
[CM9][ALPHA]Galaxy S Relay 4G [12/8]
(Use the updated link below instead.) Stock + Odin Flash (+ Rooted System Img File)(Simplified Instructions)
Updated Stock ROM (Has LH1 flash-able via ODIN) Post + tested Tethering Fix(1)
How I reverted my phone to stock + root.
Update from LH1 to LMA2 On Stock ROM w/ preserved root (doesn't remove if you have root, but doesn't give you root) (Untested)
Update from LJ1 to LMA2 on Stock ROM w/ preserved root (doesn't remove if you have root, but doesn't give you root) (Untested)
Root:
[root]\{cm9} samsung galaxy relay 4g (updated 11/19)
General Discussion:
Galaxy S Relay 4G Development Thread
Miscellaneous Information:
Keyboard Customization:
Dillalade's Explanation on How To Set Custom Key Mapping(1)
jarrodlombardo's Key Mapping (Follow Dillalades's guide first)
orange808's Key Mapping
Unsorted, Need to Organize and Determine Relevance (If still applicable or OLD information) or Flesh out supporting information:
nopty's Hiemdal Method (Need to use Heimdal 1.41RC1 or Higher from This Post) (gee ones building heimdal for ubuntu 12.04)
AndriodForums Relay Forum
Sim Unlocking (Need to Verify - Unknown Method) (Sorta Verified)
Nardholio's Links to Create an Odin Flashable Image
NV Dump Backup (Important in case of corrupted IMEI)
Nardholio's Flash Counter Information
gee one dive's into nard's stock rooted img in response to Qualcomm secure boot
nopty's CWM recovery post (10-11-201) Odin Flashable of nopty's CWM Recovery
kornyone's introduction
How to change/remove startup/shutdown sounds
dillalade has issue with 64gb card w/ resolution to issue
fantomex's Andriod WPA2 PSK Authentication issue and resolution
Skinomi Skins for the Relay
gee one fixes his bootloop
gee one's list of bloatware Bloatware gee one was able to remove
Sim Unlocking for those who purchased Retail (no contract)
dillalade's guide to getting Google Now to work on the stock ICS Rom
Nardholio's Untested Tethering Fix
T-mobiles KIES LH1 Update Support Page
gee one investigates the efs partition on the relay Nardholio's response
CWM-Only Flash-able LJ1 Modem
Some changes from stock LH1 to LJ1

Reserved

Reserved 2

Just in Case

how about a link to the original factory rom to restore back to before CM9 ?

Kaczman said:
how about a link to the original factory rom to restore back to before CM9 ?
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I found one that might work for you, update the OP with the info.
I've got to flash my relay to stock and when I do I'll create a small guide. For now I found an older flash that could be used then KIES could update this ROM to the current LH1 (Need to verify build number).
I need a stock rooted rom, while traveling through the mountains the switching in CM9 isn't working correctly (phone constantly looses service when switching from 4g>3g>Edge frequently).

Here's another sim unlock. I can verify this one as working since I am now using my phone with Solavei. I purchased my phone directly from t-mobile (no contract). I used an AT&T sim to do this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36400199&postcount=783
Sent from my SGH-T699 using Tapatalk

Spoxy said:
Here's another sim unlock. I can verify this one as working since I am now using my phone with Solavei. I purchased my phone directly from t-mobile (no contract). I used an AT&T sim to do this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36400199&postcount=783
Sent from my SGH-T699 using Tapatalk
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Thank you!
Update OP. It's still in the unorganized section, but it's there!

Thank you, is a very useful guide ! :good:

You should post your first post from this thread in the request thread to show everything going on. Should work better than just posting "Samsung Relay, please"

That's the plan after I get it organized. I'm also going to follow the instructions given by kinfauns.
It's a start.

Never really notice that many steps when you go through it quickly, but this is the process that I used to revert my CM9 + CWM recovery to Stock rom + Stock Recovery. I don't know if it was supposed to happen that way, but it did. After flashing the stock PDA file (via odin) I was able to flash the CWM recovery again while adding root to the stock rom.
All of the items talking about (roms, odin, root, ect) except a program to unzip the files can be found in links in the thread in my signature. For reference, I use 7zip and just rightclick>7zip>extract to folder.
How to go Back to stock w/root from CM9:
Download stock rom (newest is the LJ1 tar.rar).
Download Odin
Unzip LJ1 into it's own folder. Navigate to where you unzipped the file.
Rename unzipped file to remove .md5 so it ends in ".tar" instead of ".tar.md5"
Unzip Odin (into it's own folder, navigate to the folder)
Put phone in download mode (Instructions are quoted in the OP of the thread in my sig)
Start Odin (assuming that you have already plugged the usb cable into your computer)
Connect phone (that's in download mode) to computer via USB cable.
ODIN Will have blue "Added!" box after it's recognized the phone (2nd box from the top left)
In ODIN, click the "PDA" Box and select the .tar for LJ1 (the file you unzipped and renamed)
Uncheck the "auto-restart" radiobox under "Added!". Then Click Start.
Wait for odin to finish. Do not touch your phone or click any buttons in the odin program. After It's done, reboot the phone.
Go into recovery mode on the phone (Vol Up Instead of Vol Down)
Wipe SDCard and cache
Reboot phone. It may take a few minutes to pass the samsung screen. The phone will vibrate briefly as is finishes booting
Sign into the phone (google, facebook, ect...this is probably a skipable step).
Turn off phone. Reboot into download mode (Vol Down)
Download nopty's CWM recovery
Unzip file (into it's own folder, navigate to it), removing the .md5 like the file above
Connect phone to computer, after ODIN recognizes ("Added!") it click the PDA button
Navigate to the unzipped and renamed (".tar") CWM file and select it.
Unceck "Auto-Reboot". Click start
Wait to finish, then power off and reboot phone
After phone has re-booted connect to computer
After connected to computer, transfer SuperSU zip(CWM Flashable) to SD card (You'll need to download this too, can be found in the Updated Stock Roms link)
After that's transferred, reboot phone into recovery mode. (Vol Up)
Use CWM to flash the SuperSU zip
Reboot phone
Congrats, you now have a stock rooted phone!
Just the basic frame for the guide, will update with links and what little troubleshooting I know and add guide to OP after it's finished.

Working with you guys is awesome.
Anyways, you guys know the drill.
New Device Request Forum
I may be naive, but I would like to equivocate a thanks with a "signed" on the post above.
PM'd kinfauns, lets hope that he can help us get to the right people!

thanks
thanks

So, has anyone else gotte the software update notification and felt brave enough to run it? I don't want to have what happened with the G2 with their first update and lose root.
Also, the damn notification icon won't go away despite postponing the update.

zakiancel said:
thanks
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your welcome
mikeybot said:
So, has anyone else gotte the software update notification and felt brave enough to run it? I don't want to have what happened with the G2 with their first update and lose root.
Also, the damn notification icon won't go away despite postponing the update.
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Not yet for me. I'm playing around with a stock rooted (debloated) rom that gee one made right now, I didn't get the OTA update message though. If you do "update" you should still be able to flash CWM and enable root/superuser again. Keep up updated!

Help
I am thinking of buying this phone with such great hardware....but one important question....does this handset have a common 'broken compass' issue?!!!...came across a couple of post with such issues....btw why dont we have a dedicated forum for this famous device?

tany.jags said:
I am thinking of buying this phone with such great hardware....but one important question....does this handset have a common 'broken compass' issue?!!!...came across a couple of post with such issues....btw why dont we have a dedicated forum for this famous device?
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Broken compass?
I remember seeing a few posts about it too, but I didn't flag them unfortunately. Post the question in the Development thread and we may be able to get you an answer quicker :good:.

tany.jags said:
I am thinking of buying this phone with such great hardware....but one important question....does this handset have a common 'broken compass' issue?!!!...came across a couple of post with such issues....btw why dont we have a dedicated forum for this famous device?
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Broken? No, but on occasion, it does momentarily glitch up, but once you start moving it clears itself up. Nothing like what would happen with the G2. (I do also have GPS Status installed as well)

I did run the update after taking a look through the zips and deciding to take the plunge and see; and it does reflash the recovery, and while I do have Odin, I have as yet been unable to flash any CWM again. There are no errors, it just doesn't work. I am as yet hopeful though and will report my progress. I didn't see anywhere in the update where it updated the bootloader, so flashing should still work.

Safestrap for galaxy s5 active g870w telus

G870W Recovery
Hello there!
I've successfully rooted my (Telus) S5 Active / G870WVLU1ANH3 / kltevlactive using CF Auto Root, blowing my knox and all that, works great.
However, I'm now trying to flash either TWRP or CWM Philz for klte (which may have not been to smart come to think about that, but I recall reading it should work just fine) using Odin, and I can't get into recovery. Whenever I attempt to boot into recovery, I end up with "cannot do normal boot".
I recall reading a SafeStrap for G900 works for the G870, but I can't find the thread again, and don't want to just try and see what happens.
I've also tried flashing a recovery using either TWRP app and RomManager, I have yet to try Rashr, but since all the recoveries I've found are for klte, instead of kltevlactive, I'm slightly worried.
I'm not all that new to rooting, but I'm quite new (and upset ) at the Samsung realm, any chance you guys would know what could get me going with a custom recovery?
I also have a Xposed Framework installed, I read it could cause issues with SafeStrap, but I don't suppose it would affect flashing a rom from Odin/whatever else?
My SELinux on the phone claims to be "Enforcing", if that matters, perhaps.
Thanks!

Am I allowed to bump? I have seen the exact same question before and it never was replied. . And I believe it is a good question. Worth an answer.
Thanks
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app

marcil802 said:
Am I allowed to bump? I have seen the exact same question before and it never was replied. . And I believe it is a good question. Worth an answer.
Thanks
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
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For installing safestrap you must remove XPOSED. Once installed SS you can reinstall xposed. BUT the only SafeStrap I found is for G900V (Verizon s5) and it has been abbonded in September 2015 as it has a heavy bug. If I was you, i won't look for adventures and flash other phone model's software to my own. And it could be usefull to check if the phone you are going to buy has a permanent locked bootloader when you're interested in modding.

Hey thanks man. Now I'm sure this is gonna a weird question to you but. As for safestrap I've read about out dated versions. But are there different versions for different devices? Could you help me get the right one for my phone or tell me where to download it.
Active g870w. Telus
Thanks alot.
Québec Canada
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app

marcil802 said:
Hey thanks man. Now I'm sure this is gonna a weird question to you but. As for safestrap I've read about out dated versions. But are there different versions for different devices? Could you help me get the right one for my phone or tell me where to download it.
Active g870w. Telus
Thanks alot.
Québec Canada
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
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Just like normal custom recoveries the safestrap recoveries also must be fitted for every single Phone. As comparison you can think about a custom recovery that works on every phone with unlocked bootlader. That was great but can never be made real. I already tried to find a matching recovery for your S5 active but haven't found anything suitable yet.

I'm still looking like crazy...
I have seen the at&t version got one also they
Now got a stock firmware and safestrap for them... Have you find anything that can suit our G870W
Im so desperate .
Sent from my SM-G870W using XDA Free mobile app
Here is the link of what I'm talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56009811&postcount=1974
Sorry for my bad English.
Thanks and when ever I hear from another guy talking about the G870W it makes me feel like a baby with he's teddy bear... Lol
So left alone... Hard start for first time rooting

Dammit i guess i screwed i need help
IM , now stuck between power off and android system recovery
i try to do as i did before
-wipe data
-wipe cache
-apply update from extrnal storage/
-unity 2.1.0/
-Unity_ROM_V2.1.0_Signed.zip
it says
Install /sdcard/Unity 2.1.0...
then i reboot and it keep brigning me back to first step !
i guess thats a boot loop what now:crying:

BTW i forgot to say thanks for your time i apppreciate. in 18 month ill start enjoying my phone again

s5 active canadian
figured out how to flash custom roms to the g870w find a rom for an s5 variant that is snapdragon download it use 7zip to open the archive dont extract it (must get the telus ol1 firmware from android file host first ) once you have the ol1 telus firmware extract it with 7zip to a folder that you can remember now go back to the s5 rom you downloaded earlier look for the boot.img in 7zip and delete it then drag and drop the boot.img from the telus firmware that you downloaded........ On the phone make sure to root with cf auto root and install flashfire from the playstore as its vital for this to work as there is no custom recovery for the g870w now once you edit the custom rom you downloaded to include the telus boot.img drag and drop it to your phone open flash fire on the phone click the little plus button select the wipe fucntion then click the plus button again click the flash zip or ota option and select the modified custom rom you just transfered go back to where it shows the rom name and the wipe option hold on the wipe option and drag it to the spot above the rom name then click flash it will reboot and wipe then start flashing the modified custom rom.......if you want xposed download the sdk21 xposed and put it on your phone once it boots then go to flashfire again select just the flash option and select the xposed file click flash then phone will reboot flash xposed then boot up again...... i know its quiet a few steps but its the easiest way to get a custom rom on the canadian s5 active
link to the telus 5.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=g870w
xposed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 choose the snapdragon one
currently using g900f phoenix rom 11.0 with no problems at all tested with popwiz and scorpion rom as well also now the tgp g900x rom

Thanks for the detailed information man. I wish I'd find as detailed information about my S6
I'm far from geek and I'm. Totally lost into this forum. And from being Canadian I feel like everything is a little more complicated. I never find anything for Canadian version. Same when I had my s3 any s5 active. Luckily someone pointed me step by step.
So take it as a help call ?.
Cheers

I've been look for a way to use diff ROM on my S5 Active. Mine is from Bell, will your procedure work on my phone?
Thanks.

S5 Active Bell
Hello jayandcourt2,
I followed your instructions but instead of using boot.img from Telus' stock ROM I used the ones from Bell (G870WVLU1BOL1_G870WOYA1BOL1_BMC.zip)
I tired using "PopWiz Edge Plus 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900X Snapdragon" discussed on XDA Forum
I deleted boot.img on the Pop Wiz ROM and copied the boot.img I extracted from the stock Bell ROM as per your instruction. Ran Flashfire and added
'Wipe' and 'Flash ZIP or OTA' actions (Wipe the first action). After flashing it booted up OK. I went through the initial setup of the Phone, account name, wifi connection... etc.
I don't know if I actually installed the Pop Wiz ROM. It is still using Touch Wiz, and when I flashed the Xposed framework my phone just went into a boot loop.
Just like it would if the ROM is not deodexed. Would you mind giving me the URL's to some of the custom ROM's you have successfully use using the procedures you described?
Update: I re-did the procedure and I noticed during the flashing that I got a message, something like the ROM is for klte device and I have klteactive.
So I guess the custom ROM I have won't work with my G870W.
Thanks mate.
jayandcourt2 said:
figured out how to flash custom roms to the g870w find a rom for an s5 variant that is snapdragon download it use 7zip to open the archive dont extract it (must get the telus ol1 firmware from android file host first ) once you have the ol1 telus firmware extract it with 7zip to a folder that you can remember now go back to the s5 rom you downloaded earlier look for the boot.img in 7zip and delete it then drag and drop the boot.img from the telus firmware that you downloaded........ On the phone make sure to root with cf auto root and install flashfire from the playstore as its vital for this to work as there is no custom recovery for the g870w now once you edit the custom rom you downloaded to include the telus boot.img drag and drop it to your phone open flash fire on the phone click the little plus button select the wipe fucntion then click the plus button again click the flash zip or ota option and select the modified custom rom you just transfered go back to where it shows the rom name and the wipe option hold on the wipe option and drag it to the spot above the rom name then click flash it will reboot and wipe then start flashing the modified custom rom.......if you want xposed download the sdk21 xposed and put it on your phone once it boots then go to flashfire again select just the flash option and select the xposed file click flash then phone will reboot flash xposed then boot up again...... i know its quiet a few steps but its the easiest way to get a custom rom on the canadian s5 active
link to the telus 5.0 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=search&s=g870w
xposed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3113463 choose the snapdragon one
currently using g900f phoenix rom 11.0 with no problems at all tested with popwiz and scorpion rom as well also now the tgp g900x rom
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Hello jayandcourt2,
I followed your instructions but instead of using boot.img from Telus' stock ROM I used the ones from Bell (G870WVLU1BOL1_G870WOYA1BOL1_BMC.zip)
I tired using "PopWiz Edge Plus 5.1.1 for the Galaxy S5 SM-G900X Snapdragon" discussed on XDA Forum
I deleted boot.img on the Pop Wiz ROM and copied the boot.img I extracted from the stock Bell ROM as per your instruction. Ran Flashfire and added
'Wipe' and 'Flash ZIP or OTA' actions (Wipe the first action). After flashing it booted up OK. I went through the initial setup of the Phone, account name, wifi connection... etc.
I don't know if I actually installed the Pop Wiz ROM. It is still using Touch Wiz, and when I flashed the Xposed framework my phone just went into a boot loop.
Just like it would if the ROM is not deodexed. Would you mind giving me the URL's to some of the custom ROM's you have successfully use using the procedures you described?
Update: I re-did the procedure and I noticed during the flashing that I got a message, something like the ROM is for klte device and I have klteactive.
So I guess the custom ROM I have won't work with my G870W.
Thanks mate.
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Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.

Thanks ChingghisKhan,
I don't know if owners of G870W are luckier, I tried to install both Clock Work and TWRP recovery and wasn't successful.
I believe it, like the A & V has a locked bootloader. I recently updated my Android OS to Marshmallow and lost
my root. Apparently rooting Marshmallow requires Systemless root and I haven't found any solution yet. Right now I'd
be happy just to get my root back on Android 6. I might have to just go back to Lollipop until someone find out
a way for a Systemless root on G870W.
Cheers.
ChingghisKhan said:
Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Thanks ChingghisKhan,
I don't know if owners of G870W are luckier, I tried to install both Clock Work and TWRP recovery and wasn't successful.
I believe it, like the A & V has a locked bootloader. I recently updated my Android OS to Marshmallow and lost
my root. Apparently rooting Marshmallow requires Systemless root and I haven't found any solution yet. Right now I'd
be happy just to get my root back on Android 6. I might have to just go back to Lollipop until someone find out
a way for a Systemless root on G870W.
Cheers.
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Hi m3tatr0n84,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I think the following will get you back to 5.1.1 and root: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
Install Rooted Lollipop ROM on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note:
You can the following instruction of want to update to Lollipop and enjoy root access. Besides, you can install the rooted Lollipop firmware regardless of what firmware or build version your phone currently has.
Preparations
Rooted AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. If you don’t have root access, do as directed below:
Download the following firmware and extract it: G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.rar
Follow our tutorial to flash the firmware: Link
Then root your Galaxy S5 Active using Towelroot.
Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S5 Active. This step has nothing to do with the method given below but it could be a lifesaver if anything goes wrong.
Install Chainfire’s FireFlash app on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. Since this new app is only available for beta-testers currently, go to the Google+ page and join the Android-FlashFire community. You must be signed into Google+ using the same Gmail ID that you use on the Google Play Store. Having joined the community, click the Play Store link to download FireFlash.
Download the stock rooted Lollipop firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active:
G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
G870A_OF2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (older)
Also download the Odin (v3.10.6) OC5 bootloader file: G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5
Instructions
Copy the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip to your device.
Before you do anything, open SuperSU app on your phone, tap the Settings tab, scroll to Enable su during boot option and enable it.enable-su-during-boot
Open the FlashFire app and “Agree” to the Terms and Conditions prompted by the app.
Press the rounded “+” button twice to bring up the Actions menu.fireflash-app-android
Now tap Flash Zip or OTA option and select the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip.
Make sure that Auto-mount is unchecked under the Options menu and press the check-mark to continue.
From the main menu uncheck all options under EverRoot.
Set the Reboot settings to Download.
When all’s done, tap the Lightning bolt icon followed by OK to begin the installation.
When the installation is finished, your device will reboot automatically into the Download Mode.
Now connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and launch Odin.
Click the PDA/AP button in Odin and select the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file.
Then hit the Start button to begin the installation.
Your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active will reboot automatically. Just wait patiently for a while. Done!
Enable WiFi Tethering on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note: You must have root access to flash the WiFi Hotspot mod on your phone.
Install FireFlash app by Chainfire (see Method 1 for how to).
Download the Mobile Hotspot mod file and copy the zip to your phone: G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip
Now launch FireFlash and tap the “+” icon twice to bring up the menu and then select Flash Zip or OTA option.
Navigate to G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip file and select it.
Make sure that the Auto-mount option is not selected under Options.
Leave the default settings under EverRoot and Reboot options untouched.
Finally, tap the Lightning bolt icon and then tap OK.
Your phone’ screen will turn black for sometime so do not panic. When it turns up, install the Tether add-on zip file and reboot your device. When your phone boots up, you’ll be able to enjoy free WiFi hotspot on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) running the new OC5 Lollipop firmware.

Thanks., but my carrier is Bell Canada. Will the AT&T ROM work on my S5 Active?
I was able to root the stock Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root-kltecanactive-kltevlactive-smg870w.zip
Cheers.
ChingghisKhan said:
Safestrap has been DEAD for years now. The SM-G870A and V versions have a locked boot-loader, W and T versions are luckier, but not to be used with Bootstrap. All we can do on A & V is to root it via Towelroot and Debloat it. Anything else will just brick it. I have tried everything and since Safestrap isn't developed any more, there is no newer Safestrap that would fit version 4 builds.
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ChingghisKhan said:
Hi m3tatr0n84,
Sorry to hear about your troubles.
I think the following will get you back to 5.1.1 and root: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
Install Rooted Lollipop ROM on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note:
You can the following instruction of want to update to Lollipop and enjoy root access. Besides, you can install the rooted Lollipop firmware regardless of what firmware or build version your phone currently has.
Preparations
Rooted AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. If you don’t have root access, do as directed below:
Download the following firmware and extract it: G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.rar
Follow our tutorial to flash the firmware: Link
Then root your Galaxy S5 Active using Towelroot.
Enable USB Debugging on your Galaxy S5 Active. This step has nothing to do with the method given below but it could be a lifesaver if anything goes wrong.
Install Chainfire’s FireFlash app on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active. Since this new app is only available for beta-testers currently, go to the Google+ page and join the Android-FlashFire community. You must be signed into Google+ using the same Gmail ID that you use on the Google Play Store. Having joined the community, click the Play Store link to download FireFlash.
Download the stock rooted Lollipop firmware for the AT&T Galaxy S5 Active:
G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
G870A_OF2_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (older)
Also download the Odin (v3.10.6) OC5 bootloader file: G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5
Instructions
Copy the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip to your device.
Before you do anything, open SuperSU app on your phone, tap the Settings tab, scroll to Enable su during boot option and enable it.enable-su-during-boot
Open the FlashFire app and “Agree” to the Terms and Conditions prompted by the app.
Press the rounded “+” button twice to bring up the Actions menu.fireflash-app-android
Now tap Flash Zip or OTA option and select the G870A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip.
Make sure that Auto-mount is unchecked under the Options menu and press the check-mark to continue.
From the main menu uncheck all options under EverRoot.
Set the Reboot settings to Download.
When all’s done, tap the Lightning bolt icon followed by OK to begin the installation.
When the installation is finished, your device will reboot automatically into the Download Mode.
Now connect your phone to the PC via USB cable and launch Odin.
Click the PDA/AP button in Odin and select the G870A_OC5_Bootloader.tar.md5 file.
Then hit the Start button to begin the installation.
Your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active will reboot automatically. Just wait patiently for a while. Done!
Enable WiFi Tethering on AT&T Galaxy S5 Active
Note: You must have root access to flash the WiFi Hotspot mod on your phone.
Install FireFlash app by Chainfire (see Method 1 for how to).
Download the Mobile Hotspot mod file and copy the zip to your phone: G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip
Now launch FireFlash and tap the “+” icon twice to bring up the menu and then select Flash Zip or OTA option.
Navigate to G870A_OC5_TetherAddOn.zip file and select it.
Make sure that the Auto-mount option is not selected under Options.
Leave the default settings under EverRoot and Reboot options untouched.
Finally, tap the Lightning bolt icon and then tap OK.
Your phone’ screen will turn black for sometime so do not panic. When it turns up, install the Tether add-on zip file and reboot your device. When your phone boots up, you’ll be able to enjoy free WiFi hotspot on your AT&T Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) running the new OC5 Lollipop firmware.
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m3tatr0n84 said:
Thanks., but my carrier is Bell Canada. Will the AT&T ROM work on my S5 Active?
I was able to root the stock Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root-kltecanactive-kltevlactive-smg870w.zip
Cheers.
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Hi m3tatr0n84,
You need to substitute the version that fits your phone, i.e. "W" or which ever you have. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
I am using "A" here in Mongolia with any carrier, also works in Germany, India, etc...

[ROM][LG Aristo] --- iPioneer Stock v1 --- [LGMS210][10i]

iPioneer Stock v1 for LG Aristo (LGMS210)(10i)
Disclaimer:
/***
* Your warranty is void now (and I'm sure it was void before this process).
* I am not responsible for hard or soft bricked devices, boot loops, dead or corrupt sd cards, strange behavior or you getting a heart attack 'cuz your youtube app is not working properly.
* YOU and only YOU are choosing to make these modifications, do not blame on me.... I will just ignore you.
***/
This rom is a stock rom and is almost 100% stock but it comes without dm-verity to avoid boot problems in case you want to preserve your custom recovery.
This rom is meant to be used in case of emergency, give a fresh start to your device, restore your device in case of corruption or just to play around.
I have tested this rom on my own device and everything is working properly.
Please check the specifications at the end of this op.
Requisites:
New assert-fixed twrp version forked from messi's twrp
Note: All the credit for twrp goes to @messi2050, this is just an assert revision of the current twrp made from messi. It will be deleted as soon as we get an updated version with the right assert tags.
Installation steps
Download the new assert-twrp version and flash it as you would normally do it.
Standard Wipe (factory reset) and Format Data are optional (unless you have a non-stock based rom installed already). If you want a full fresh start you should format data, reboot into recovery again and do an standard wipe x3.
Install the rom.
Download files:
New assert-fixed twrp version: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195921266
Rom: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634786356
Device: LG Aristo
Model: LGMS210
Code Name: lv3
Carrier: MetroPCS
Android version: 7.0
Software version: MS21010i
Patch level: April 1, 2017
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Please read requisites and download the new file using the new link.
With this new assert-fixed version of the current twrp made from messi we can now avoid issues flashing the original iPioneer Rom.
NOTE: This will only work on MetroPCS, not sure about tmobile, I will try to make it for both carriers...

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bwinbig_87 said:
Screens if you can?
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I think you mean screenshot right??
I usually don't take screenshots on my stock roms, basicly because there is nothing new/fancy to show. It is stock and it'll look the same as when you buyed your phone, with the same default wallpaper and apps...
I take screenshots in my slim versions (wich I will start soon).

For some reason doing the Vol - and Power does the same wipe problem as in Messi's V1 of twrp for me. Am i doing something wrong?

Lgms210 custom roms
My name is red208 and I just want to know if there is a custom ROM for MetroPCS LG ms210 preferably like Resurrection Remix I also want to know if this stock
ROM right here is at all any different form the way metro does it? Im really trying to bypass the 8 gig hotspot restrictions that metro has so it can be a truly unlimited hotspot and i know the easiest way to do that is too just Flash a custom rom plz help me??!!?

bwinbig_87 said:
For some reason doing the Vol - and Power does the same wipe problem as in Messi's V1 of twrp for me. Am i doing something wrong?
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You mean that you power off your device and the use the Volume Key and Power hit yes twice, right???
If that is the case you could try flashing DM-Verity or SuperSu again to avoid that little bootloop. Or you can just stick (like me) to do and ADB REBOOT RECOVERY.
Please notice that I never mentioned that the bug-fixed twrp was intended for this bootloop/reset issue, it just correct some asserts problems that block our devices from installing this rom and any other room with the right and original asserts.

red208 said:
My name is red208 and I just want to know if there is a custom ROM for MetroPCS LG ms210 preferably like Resurrection Remix I also want to know if this stock
ROM right here is at all any different form the way metro does it? Im really trying to bypass the 8 gig hotspot restrictions that metro has so it can be a truly unlimited hotspot and i know the easiest way to do that is too just Flash a custom rom plz help me??!!?
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Question 1: There is not at the moment, I will start with Leaneage OS after doing my slim version. I don't know how many time it will take as this is my second device and I am just playing around with it (my V20 give me more pleasure).
Question 2: Stock means Stock... Nothing new nor fancy, same setup, apps, etc.... I mention on the OP what this rom porpuse is.
Hotspot issue: not all the time depends on a custom rom, this is my first device with metropcs service, I don't know if they sync your hotspot usage with their servers. If they do you are not going to be able to bypass that. Any ways my slim version it would get rid of plenty of bloatware and it may work if they depend on the main app on the device.

red208 said:
My name is red208 and I just want to know if there is a custom ROM for MetroPCS LG ms210 preferably like Resurrection Remix I also want to know if this stock
ROM right here is at all any different form the way metro does it? Im really trying to bypass the 8 gig hotspot restrictions that metro has so it can be a truly unlimited hotspot and i know the easiest way to do that is too just Flash a custom rom plz help me??!!?
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The hotspot will be monitored regardless of if you're using a stock room or custom. The only difference being that on a custom rom, you won't receive a notification stating you went over 8 gigs. Once you hit the 8 gig limit, your hotspot speed will be slowed down.
Also, when you go over your 8 gigs of high-speed hotspot it won't reset at the beginning of your pay period, but exactly a month (to the day) after you went over.
So say your pay period is the 5th and you go over your limit on the 4th. You'd have to wait until the 4th of the following month before you get high speed back.
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xtremelora said:
Question 1: There is not at the moment, I will start with Leaneage OS after doing my slim version. I don't know how many time it will take as this is my second device and I am just playing around with it (my V20 give me more pleasure).
Question 2: Stock means Stock... Nothing new nor fancy, same setup, apps, etc.... I mention on the OP what this rom porpuse is.
Hotspot issue: not all the time depends on a custom rom, this is my first device with metropcs service, I don't know if they sync your hotspot usage with their servers. If they do you are not going to be able to bypass that. Any ways my slim version it would get rid of plenty of bloatware and it may work if they depend on the main app on the device.
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I was just about to ask if your slim rom would be a debloat, but now I know. So good look there.
Also, if and when you get down on lineage. I'll be more than happy to test, I had been working on it myself before I blew up my hard drive. So I'd rather help then be a sponge.

Im also willing to test.

Ufffff...
Ok guys... After several days testing / building the slim version I am getting really frustated and dissapointed...
Everytime something goes wrong there is no way to boot into recovery mode using hard keys, that only makes twrp wipe and reboot but not entering on the complete twrp options. So everytime that I flash the test .zip of the slim version and I get an error before actually booting completely into the normal system I have to go to Mocosoft (windows) and use LGUP to flash the .kdz and start from scratch all over.
I hate to have to reboot my laptop and use Mocosoft, I really hate not been able to reboot in recovery mode as in other LG devices with the hardkeys.
I guess is another limitation of the actuall twrp version that we have, maybe we will have to wait for an updated twrp version to avoid all this trauma.
Right now I feel like I'm done with this device, I have used LGUP around 15 times in 3-5 days just because I can no go into twrp.
If this is happening with a stock based slim version I don't want to think about building/testing lineageos.
If you know an option to go to twrp version after a corrupted/incomplete system tell me about please. I have used the followings procedure but not success:
1.- Hardkeys (just makes twrp wipe the system).
2.- Fastboot boot twrp.img (command fails).
3.- Flashing original twrp (from messi) and then the flashing back the bug-fixed twrp (forked from messi) and trying to reproduce the first boot taking out the battery and using hardkeys (no luck, still wipes the system and reboot by it self).
Sorry guys, I think I will stop for a few days... Maybe I need to go out and have a little fun and come back...

Lgms210
any luck?

n33b said:
any luck?
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Actually yes...
@messi2050 already builded an updated twrp version avoiding problems with the Hardkeys...
So now I can continue with the test and after that with Lineage if no body build it first... :laugh:

xtremelora said:
Actually yes...
@messi2050 already builded an updated twrp version avoiding problems with the Hardkeys...
So now I can continue with the test and after that with Lineage if no body build it first... :laugh:
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I hope you can success with lineage 14.1, i wasn't able to make it boot on the stylo 2 plus since ms210 and ms550 are almost the same if you managed to boot it then I'm sure it will work on the stylo too, good luck.

I know it's really late, but I was just gonna say build a version of your rom with the flags for Messi's twrp and just use that to flash.
Either way, I'm glad you managed to sort the shiz out and I'm wishing you the best of luck with development.

ninjasinabag said:
I know it's really late, but I was just gonna say build a version of your rom with the flags for Messi's twrp and just use that to flash.
Either way, I'm glad you managed to sort the shiz out and I'm wishing you the best of luck with development.
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???
I don't get it?
You mean the asserts right?
I haven't test the new twrp version of messi (no free time), so you are telling me that the new version still have the wrong flags?
I usually don't remove the CORRECT flags from my roms (a Tmo user could flash the metropcs and cause a brick/softbrick for example) to avoid user's mistakes/misread...

xtremelora said:
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I don't get it?
You mean the asserts right?
I haven't test the new twrp version of messi (no free time), so you are telling me that the new version still have the wrong flags?
I usually don't remove the CORRECT flags from my roms (a Tmo user could flash the metropcs and cause a brick/softbrick for example) to avoid user's mistakes/misread...
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The new version has the correct flags. I never said it didn't.
I'm saying that a twrp can be created with unified flags allowing a room to be shared between devices without having to build between the lv3 and the aristo. Sorta like what had been done with the LG Leon a couple years ago.
Instead of using the h or Ms flags relating to model number, you can use the consistent board config as the basis.
Either way, the only way someone could brick or soft brick from this method is if it were like the S4 situation where you have to flash the carrier specific kernel version for the device. Like using the At&t rom on the Verizon s4 will cause a soft brick until you flash the Verizon s4 kernel.
This is only just an idea in response to you having to go back and forth (before you got the updated twrp) on recovery versions during your tests

OP updated to link and point to the new and updated twrp version from messi.
You guys no longer need the bug-fixed twrp version as before.
Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk

xtremelora said:
OP updated to link and point to the new and updated twrp version from messi.
You guys no longer need the bug-fixed twrp version as before.
Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk
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Can you do me a solid, sorry if I'm turning into an annoyance. Add "lg aristo" into either the thread tags or into the thread name itself. It'll add the thread into the Aristo board for easier access and make this easier to find. I recommended your rom to another user who had no idea what I was even talking about. (So I shared the link if you don't mind me doing so)

HELP? If I provide stock MM tar could any1 make a ROM. I tried to no avail.

I have bled my heart out trying to make a ROM with SUPER R kitchen. Boot loop every time. I used stock MM tar. I want DeOdex/ZipAlign/Init.d support/deKNOX/SEpermissive. I'll debloat and Su/xposed on my own. I just for the life of me can not get a zip from Super R Kitchen to boot. Or even if no1 could make 1, but point me in the right direction, ID give hella thanks.
N915G
PS. My phone was purchased unlocked, so that's not the issue. Using TWRP 3.1.0 built for this model.
Here is my attempt at making my desired rom in zip format. It is not sogned (not enough ram). Its raw.img format. Doesnt include /data.
https://www.mediafire.com/download/aj33z92u189jvxp
Built with Super R Kitchen. All I got was bootloop no matter my set up, free linux version on Ubuntu.
Also, could i just turn off secure boot (dm-verity) via my build prop?
Is there a way to turn off knox without cooking a rom? I think i know how to get init.d activate via terminal .zip, seems to work for this phone. The test shows up in data but universal init.d apk still says my kernel doesnt support init.d.
Also could you change to SEpermissive using stock kernel?
If there is anyone, say something lol.

Here r screenshots of my phone info. Also will have link for stock .tar up in a few via Google Drive.
Stock Image (.tar format)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxuJcdyzHiZ8aEg5YlFMaFBPMTQ/view?usp=drivesdk
Edit: This is the wrong stock image for my phone, maybe thats where my issues came from lol ill have new stock image in new thread once i have a wotking rom lol.

I tried to use a stockish rom made by someone else but it would bootloop, inless youbused like mickey kernel or emotion kernel, and i lost my screen off edge detection when i used it last. So i was trying to make my own. Ill end up buying super R kitchen for windows see if it does any better on a note edge MM Rom. If there any other suggestions im open to them. Thanks

Chris2thepher92 said:
I tried to use a stockish rom made by someone else but it would bootloop, inless youbused like mickey kernel or emotion kernel, and i lost my screen off edge detection when i used it last. So i was trying to make my own. Ill end up buying super R kitchen for windows see if it does any better on a note edge MM Rom. If there any other suggestions im open to them. Thanks
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I can't think of anything to say except good luck and keep is posted.

The Radius Kid said:
I can't think of anything to say except good luck and keep is posted.
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Edit: there will be a delay, i got a working rom to intall after cooking it, but low and behold i got the infamous contacts has stopped error. Recooking today.
Update: will have a a working rom up(2 versions, 1 debloat stock, 1 is what i run to the t).
Full details and a link to the new post will be linked with this post.
Ended up using a different kitchen/twrp.

Update: as of this morning I hard bricked my Note Edge, so until I can get the bootloader fixed, fingers crossed, this is on hold. I'm running a ZTE Zmax Pro ATM so...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/unblock-img-4-n915g-t3678089
I have a working ROM for N915G, it's not DeOdex, but has Su,BB,Xposed,Init.d,su.d,sqlite,Multi-user,Dark UI mod, and Debloat(I'll upload debloat file so you can see what I took out)

Chris2thepher92 said:
Update: as of this morning I hard bricked my Note Edge, so until I can get the bootloader fixed, fingers crossed, this is on hold. I'm running a ZTE Zmax Pro ATM so...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/unblock-img-4-n915g-t3678089
I have a working ROM for N915G, it's not DeOdex, but has Su,BB,Xposed,Init.d,su.d,sqlite,Multi-user,Dark UI mod, and Debloat(I'll upload debloat file so you can see what I took out)
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Hope you get it fixed.
Good luck.

AT&T LG V20 H91020l Flashable Stock Roms

Flash with TWRP, choose one or the other.
H91020i_rooted.zip
You probably want this one. It is stock with the following modifications:
engineering bootloader (aboot)
TWRP 3.5.2_9-0 (recovery)
mk2000 kernel, Magisk v23.0 patched (boot)
hidden bootloader warning (raw_resources)
H91020i_stock.zip
Lose root, revert to stock. After installing, shut the phone off and then do a factory reset.

Lol, thanks for the package. It works just like h91020h, only slightly newer, but i don't have to do the kernel, twrp, or the fixed boot graphic. I can just install this, and debloat.

Works great, installed it with latest TWRP on nougat firmware (initially rooted using dirtysanta)
twrp-3.6.1_9-0-h910.img
H91020i_rooted.zip
Auto_Debloat 2.1
mk2000 2.3 beta 1 kernel
Magisk-v24.3 - Rename .apk to .zip or not, worked both ways in TWRP
Loving it, flashing other mods now like gps, high imp., quad dac mod, etc...
See updates here

Howdy!
Sorry to be asking, but I'm trying this after having been on LOS for ages since I need VoLTE access. After flashing this, I get no service of any sort. Keeps trying to connect, never actually connects. My IMEI is still correct, I've sent my old modem files through fastboot, I've flashed 910 Oreo modem images, no dice.
Any ideas as to what I'm missing in this process? 910 on AT&T, USA, thanks much for your time!

TratosDM said:
Howdy!
Sorry to be asking, but I'm trying this after having been on LOS for ages since I need VoLTE access. After flashing this, I get no service of any sort. Keeps trying to connect, never actually connects. My IMEI is still correct, I've sent my old modem files through fastboot, I've flashed 910 Oreo modem images, no dice.
Any ideas as to what I'm missing in this process? 910 on AT&T, USA, thanks much for your time!
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See reply here

Skylined said:
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I really appreciate the super comprehensive reply, thanks so much! It was on the carrier's end, it was just a strange case of timing, a worsening of the AT&T nonsense that got me to switch back to Oreo in the first place.
Thank you!

I flashed the rooted zip from this thread after fallowing this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...irtysanta-most-variants-noobfriendly.3722278/ now the phone only boots the Fastboot. Oddly it even goes to fast mode when I try to enter TWRP it even still makes you choose yes twice like normal but instead of twrp I get fastboot.
Anyone care to point me in the right direction?

Something went wrong, you need to verify you can go into download mode and flash stock kdz and start from there....
[ROOT] HOWTO: AT&T H910 up to v20g (FULLY TESTED)
***WARNING*** This is ONLY for the H910. If you flash H915 firmware on an H918 -- you WILL brick it. If you are currently on Oreo, you can root your phone, but you CAN NOT keep Oreo - for now. This will downgrade you back to Nougat, which is...
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I formatted data/ and flashed H91020i_rooted.zip onto my H910 (rooted with DirtySanta and flashed to H91020h_Oreo_full_rooted.zip approximately 2.5 years ago). It appeared to work, but it looks like I lost root... whenever I try to do something that requires root, I get "Unfortunately, Magisk has stopped" as soon as the app tries to become root.
Any ideas what to try next?

so could this be used after the root procedure here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/root-howto-at-t-h910-up-to-v20g-fully-tested.3664500/ ? Because the full stock 910r package used there is no longer available