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[Q] P6810 Problem! - Won't go to Recovery - Bootloop

Hi, I'm having and issue with my Galaxy Tab 7.7 (P6810) and don't know what is the problem, so I'm looking for assistance here. (Thanks in advance).
Let me describe my issue(s):
1. A friend went to flash the Tab and apparently used the wrong firmware, in Odin mode shows GT-P7560.
2. I already tried flashing different firmwares but when I use ICS the Tab goes into a bootloop. I can go to download (odin) mode, but can't go to recovery mode (volume up + power).
3. I flashed it with a stock firmware (P6810DTKL5_P6810XSAKL2_XSA) and got it to boot, but is asking for a password it never had.
So I'm thinking there's an issue with the partition or bootloader. Already tried a "p6810-16g.pit" file with no luck
Tried flashing different CWM versions and nothing works. So at this point I'm stuck on this issue.
What can I do to bring back my device to a functional state? Any advice would be appreciated! THANKS A LOT!! :good::laugh:
I'm attaching the images describing the issues.

edwing29 said:
Hi, I'm having and issue with my Galaxy Tab 7.7 (P6810) and don't know what is the problem, so I'm looking for assistance here. (Thanks in advance).
Let me describe my issue(s):
1. A friend went to flash the Tab and apparently used the wrong firmware, in Odin mode shows GT-P7560.
2. I already tried flashing different firmwares but when I use ICS the Tab goes into a bootloop. I can go to download (odin) mode, but can't go to recovery mode (volume up + power).
3. I flashed it with a stock firmware (P6810DTKL5_P6810XSAKL2_XSA) and got it to boot, but is asking for a password it never had.
So I'm thinking there's an issue with the partition or bootloader. Already tried a "p6810-16g.pit" file with no luck
Tried flashing different CWM versions and nothing works. So at this point I'm stuck on this issue.
What can I do to bring back my device to a functional state? Any advice would be appreciated! THANKS A LOT!! :good::laugh:
I'm attaching the images describing the issues.
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You don't need a bootloader, it was already "flashed" when he flashed the stock official firmware - bootloader would have been included in that and PIT
If done correctly, the PIT should work, if not - unfortunately, most likely back for repair............ bummer
Without actually checking the above is HC, have you tried the official HoneyComb firmware ? Just don't factory reset in HC recovery

P6810 ICS LPP Bootloader
Here you go............
I have packaged my P6810 ICS LPP bootloader files into an ODIN flashable .tar.mD5 format.
Flashing Instructions :
Extract the Sbl.bin.zip and boot.bin.zips so that you have Sbl.bin.tar.md5 & boot.bin.tar.md5
Ensure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers installed
Disable KIES
Disable KIES process in Task Manager
Run ODIN
Ensure ONLY "auto reboot" and "reset time" are checked
Device in Download mode
Connect device to PC USB port
ODIN - Flash Sbl.bin.tar.md5 in either "bootloader" -or- "PDA" option (choose one only)
Then repeat above same method to flash boot.bin.tar.md5
** After that, try reflash the COMPLETE official stock ICS LPP package with ODIN
Best of luck
UITA
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UpInTheAir said:
Here you go............
I have packaged my P6810 ICS LPP bootloader files into an ODIN flashable .tar.mD5 format.
Flashing Instructions :
Extract the Sbl.bin.zip and boot.bin.zips so that you have Sbl.bin.tar.md5 & boot.bin.tar.md5
Ensure you have the latest Samsung USB drivers installed
Disable KIES
Disable KIES process in Task Manager
Run ODIN
Ensure "auto reboot" and "reset time" are checked
Device in Download mode
Connect device to PC USB port
ODIN - Flash Sbl.bin.tar.md5 in either "bootloader" -or- "PDA" option (choose one only)
Then repeat above same method to flash boot.bin.tar.md5
** After that, try reflash the COMPLETE official stock ICS LPP package with ODIN
Best of luck
UITA
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Hi, thanks for your assistance... here's what I just did:
1. I downloaded the bin files you attached and both are appearing as invalid md5 in ODIN, apparently the hash is invalid.
2. I renamed them from .tar.md5 to just .tar and flashed my device with both files as you described.
3. Rebooted twice, went to Download mode again.
4. Flashed with P6810XXLPP_P6810XSALJ2 (stock firmware).
5. Got bootloop again.
6. Re-flashed the "Sbl.bin" & "boot.bin" again, and still got bootloop.
7. Download mode still shows "P7560" as the installed firmware.
Any other advice?
Thanks again! :good:

edwing29 said:
Hi, thanks for your assistance...
I downloaded the bin files you attached and both are appearing as invalid md5 in ODIN, apparently the has is invalid.
Can you check them and re-upload if there's no problem?
Thanks again! :good:
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I'll have a play around on my device first, and see if I can get them to work. Those were untested.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

UpInTheAir said:
I'll have a play around on my device first, and see if I can get them to work. Those were untested.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium
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Hi, I just edited the previous reply.
Check it out, Thanks.

edwing29 said:
Hi, thanks for your assistance... here's what I just did:
1. I downloaded the bin files you attached and both are appearing as invalid md5 in ODIN, apparently the hash is invalid.
2. I renamed them from .tar.md5 to just .tar and flashed my device with both files as you described.
3. Rebooted twice, went to Download mode again.
4. Flashed with P6810XXLPP_P6810XSALJ2 (stock firmware).
5. Got bootloop again.
6. Re-flashed the "Sbl.bin" & "boot.bin" again, and still got bootloop.
7. Download mode still shows "P7560" as the installed firmware.
Any other advice?
Thanks again! :good:
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Very strange, particularly if the flash was successful.....................
Try flashing both the files at once. boot.bin in "bootloader" and SBl.bin in "PDA".
Maybe something else we haven't thought of..
If I think of anything else, will let you know, but try the stock HC firmware too, just in case.

UpInTheAir said:
Very strange, particularly if the flash was successful.....................
Try flashing both the files at once. boot.bin in "bootloader" and SBl.bin in "PDA".
Maybe something else we haven't thought of..
If I think of anything else, will let you know, but try the stock HC firmware too, just in case.
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Tried the steps above and still the same.
I had to flash back to the stock HC firmware because the ICS led into an infinite loop, at least HC let me turn off the device.
I'll wait for any other suggestions, thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

All I can suggest is to send it away for repair.
JTag (riff box) by a 3rd party or Samsung.
If it's NOT a hardware issue, JTag should be much cheaper, and if successful, faster.
http://www.jtagbox.com/riff-jtag-bo...s-unbrick-bricked-phone-riff-box-owners-list/
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

[GUIDE] Unroot / Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy SII Plus GT-I9105/P

Here is a full guide on how to unroot and back to official stock firmware for Galaxy SII Plus GT-I9105/P. It is useful also if you soft brick your phone​
!!!BE SURE THAT YOU ARE FLASHING THE RIGHT FIRMWARE FOR YOUR VARIANT!!!​Do it on your own responsibility! if you follow this guide properly u will be on the safe side ​
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Before we proceed, make sure:
1-You have installed your Samsung Galaxy SII Plus GT-I9105/P USB drivers on your PC (the easiest way is to install Kies).
2-You need to enable USB debugging mode (Settings>Developer options) which is deactivated by default.
3-Your SII Plus GT-I9105/P should have 70-80% charge remaining.
4-Your SII Plus GT-I9105/P should be factory unlocked.
5-Backup your important data like Call logs, SMS and other data stored in phone memory in case if anything goes wrong, your data is not hurt.
6-Make sure that kies program is not running & disable antivirus.
This guide is only for Galaxy SII Plus GT-I9105/P. So don’t bother to try it on other devices.
How to do it:
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up. (For some phones, when you see the construction Android robot and a triangle, press Power again to confirm to enter into Download Mode).
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy SII Plus GT-I9105/P to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downlowded file, u will get a Home.tar file.
Step 5) click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the file "xxxx.tar.md5"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the installation process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic) :good:
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware ​
NOTE: I prefer to perform data and cache wipe before and after flashing stock firmware.
NOTE 1: If you have a corrupted partition table, (Odin says: "there is no pit partition" or "Re-Partition operation failed"), flash pit file for your device (attached) (put it in pit window) with your firmware, in this case "Re-Partition" must be marked.
NOTE 2: If it happen, and your new csc doesnt stick (the product code), usually a hard reset can solve this issue, or root it again and use third party application like "csc changer".
NOTE 3: For warranty reason, and if you have rooted your SII plus, you must reset the binary counter. Some users report that "Triangle away" application works on SII plus, do it when you still rooted and you have stock kernel and recovery.
Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:
- Repeat procedure.
- Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.
- Change usb port.
- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).
- Try another Odin version.
- Uninstall and re-install driver.
- Try another computer.
Download Links:​Odin
For Latest firmwares see second post​​
Don't forget to press THANKS & RATING buttons!

Firmwares links:
I9105 samsung-update.com
I9105P samsung-update.com

Reserved

Thanks for the Contribution brother

Step 5) click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the file "Home.tar"
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Instruction is pretty clear, except step 5. I downloaded the correct rom, bit the zip-file doesn't contain a Home.tar at all?
Did I miss something here?

Bart-NL said:
Instruction is pretty clear, except step 5. I downloaded the correct rom, bit the zip-file doesn't contain a Home.tar at all?
Did I miss something here?
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choose the xxxxxxxx_xxxxxxxx.tar.md5 file

Bart-NL said:
Instruction is pretty clear, except step 5. I downloaded the correct rom, bit the zip-file doesn't contain a Home.tar at all?
Did I miss something here?
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Just extract the whole zip file and you will get what u need and what it means
Sent from my GT-I9105P using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

thanks but....
why 912 MB?
does it contain stock rom?or another rom?
if it's same stock rom lots of people already have it please give us only home.tar file. it takes me 12 houers to download and host won't let resume downloads and my pc can't maintain that much (but thanks anyway that's my problem)
-please someone tell what that 912MB file in third post contains?
another question about unrooting: i flashed CWM recovery via odin and then two files flashed with recovery(volume up+home+power) to root how can i restore them?(i don't care about triangle or warranty)
another issue:according to this post >> [GUIDE] [4.1] How to root and install CWM by panda00 if someone doesn't care about binary counter unrooting is just about flashing stock frimware with odin, what about that?
what's my problem?:i rooted my phone to use more storage space by deleting unnecessary system apps and moving my apps to system app folder instead(which i failed) but main problem is after rooting and wiping everything 249MB is mising
"sorry for long noob question and bad english and thanks"

vahid8910 said:
why 912 MB?
does it contain stock rom?or another rom?
if it's same stock rom lots of people already have it please give us only home.tar file. it takes me 12 houers to download and host won't let resume downloads and my pc can't maintain that much (but thanks anyway that's my problem)
-please someone tell what that 912MB file in third post contains?
another question about unrooting: i flashed CWM recovery via odin and then two files flashed with recovery(volume up+home+power) to root how can i restore them?(i don't care about triangle or warranty)
another issue:according to this post >> [GUIDE] [4.1] How to root and install CWM by panda00 if someone doesn't care about binary counter unrooting is just about flashing stock frimware with odin, what about that?
what's my problem?:i rooted my phone to use more storage space by deleting unnecessary system apps and moving my apps to system app folder instead(which i failed) but main problem is after rooting and wiping everything 249MB is mising
"sorry for long noob question and bad english and thanks"
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the 4.2.2 zip is 912 MB, the firmware is arround 1.3 GB (after unzipping, the tar.md5 file)
yes it is a pure stock official rom, it contains, sboot, system, recovery, kernel, cache, param, radio........
you can unroot back to stock by flashing the stock firmware posted in third post!
for other issues, post in rooting thread :good:

Go back to the stock !!
hey there I have I9105XXUBMH4_I9105OXEBMH3_SER.zip file it just contains the pda file so I wanna reflash the stock rom (cuz i'm already running 4.2.2 by flashing this pda) can I just reflash the rom bly flashing this pda file ??
plz answer me as fast as possible.
thx

Bilal.Android said:
hey there I have I9105XXUBMH4_I9105OXEBMH3_SER.zip file it just contains the pda file so I wanna reflash the stock rom (cuz i'm already running 4.2.2 by flashing this pda) can I just reflash the rom bly flashing this pda file ??
plz answer me as fast as possible.
thx
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Sure you can, but why don't you factory reset?

Raven_Yen said:
Sure you can, but why don't you factory reset?
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My phone is now slow btw my phone is rooted is it work ??
Sent from my GT-I9105 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Bilal.Android said:
My phone is now slow btw my phone is rooted is it work ??
Sent from my GT-I9105 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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If you want to go to clean stock without root, you need to flash through Odin. I am not aware of any unroot method for i9105(P) without using Odin yet.
Or you can factory reset if you still want a rooted status (I think the root still stays if you factory reset, correct me if I'm wrong)
Make sure you backup important datas, files, pictures in your internal storage before factory reset / re-flash firmware.

Raven_Yen said:
If you want to go to clean stock without root, you need to flash through Odin. I am not aware of any unroot method for i9105(P) without using Odin yet.
Or you can factory reset if you still want a rooted status (I think the root still stays if you factory reset, correct me if I'm wrong)
Make sure you backup important datas, files, pictures in your internal storage before factory reset / re-flash firmware.
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Yes you are right the root even stays if you factory reset the device. Well after formatting everything ,stock rom has to be flashed by using odin after that you will find the binary counter increased. It will be cleared by sing TRIANGLE AWAY app. By this you can easily bring the binary counter to 0. By doing all this you will get the status stock

android.zealot.fervor said:
Yes you are right the root even stays if you factory reset the device. Well after formatting everything ,stock rom has to be flashed by using odin after that you will find the binary counter increased. It will be cleared by sing TRIANGLE AWAY app. By this you can easily bring the binary counter to 0. By doing all this you will get the status stock
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I never remove binary counter in stock (rooted) ROM before.
Should we Triangle Away first in rooted stock, then flash clean stock ROM using Odin and get official+zero binary after that?
(Or pre-rooted stock ROM )

android.zealot.fervor said:
Yes you are right the root even stays if you factory reset the device. Well after formatting everything ,stock rom has to be flashed by using odin after that you will find the binary counter increased. It will be cleared by sing TRIANGLE AWAY app. By this you can easily bring the binary counter to 0. By doing all this you will get the status stock
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But the thing is, wouldn't you need to re-root again to use triangle away? Hence, considering you want to return to stock, you would have to flash a stock firmware via odin to unroot. But then again, it would increase the binary counter?

Raven_Yen said:
I never remove binary counter in stock (rooted) ROM before.
Should we Triangle Away first in rooted stock, then flash clean stock ROM using Odin and get official+zero binary after that?
(Or pre-rooted stock ROM )
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You need root to use triangle away. After using, just flash stock directly. Don't go into cwm or it will trigger the counter again
Sent from my GT-I9105P using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Brian_SGW_CM9 said:
You need root to use triangle away. After using, just flash stock directly. Don't go into cwm or it will trigger the counter again
Sent from my GT-I9105P using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Ah, that's my guess and you confirmed for me.
I ended up having binary counter at 5 after upgrading CM11 from stock 4.2.2.
Does the previous binary counter (before re-flashing stock 4.2.2) counted inside?
I don't recall entering recovery mode that much in CM11.

wipe everything and factory reset via recovery
flash stock rom via odin
thats my way without triangle away..

Not sure if my phone is unlocked,,,how can I tell? The *# thing in dialer doesnt work

[Q] S6 Demo Unit no rom installed

hey
i have a s6 demo unit G920x
i want to install custom recovery twrp but when i do (twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroflte.img.tar) via odin the phone doesnt go any futher than the samsung boot screen (even when i hold the volume up, power and home button)
i managed to go back to the original recover with CF auto root (CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5), but when i boot the recovery up, i cant wipe the phone because it is a demo unit (mdm does not allow factory reset)
on the end of the recovery there are also two yellow lines saying '''dm-verity verification failed...'' and ''Need to check DRK first...)
So, anyone know how to get the custom recovery working so i can install a new rom through the recovery, or does anyone has the official fimware for the demo unit
ps. my recovery is LRX22G.G920IDVU1AOC6 and downloadmode G920XXXU1A0BI_LLK (not sure about this one, i red this from the recovery log)

allright, found the way to unbrick
even when the recovery is not working;
1. Go to sammobile and download the fimware you think it is the right one (for example, the one matching your recovery)
2. Extract the fimware file
3. You will now have somthing like this G920IDVU1AOC6_G920ICOD1AOC6_G920IDVU1AOC6_HOME.tar.md5
4. rename it to anything shorter (ie ldu925x.tar)
5 download cygwin and install it
6 Move the tar file (ldu925x.tar) to C:\cygwin\home\''username''
7 Open cygwin
and delete all the ''.bin'' files by typing the following commands
tar --delete --file=ldu925x.tar modem.bin
tar --delete --file=ldu925x.tar cm.bin
tar --delete --file=ldu925x.tar sboot.bin
8 Once the last command is done just close cygwin. if you want you can check if cygwin really deleted te bin files, by opening the .tar file with winrar
9 Make sure the samsung drivers are installed on your computer
10 Download the latest odin and unzip it
11 Open odin and connect your S6
12 Click on AP and choose modified .tar file from step 7 and press start
... your s6 should boot a few times, and then start up like new, if not, try another fimware from your country from sammobile

Flash stock 5.1.1 ROM via odin.

roydok said:
Flash stock 5.1.1 ROM via odin.
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Can I do that on my SM-G920X? will it brick my device?
which model?

no it wont if you do it right. I did this on my own SM-G920X
i would recommend you to go into the recovery mode if you didnt flash a custom one, and see what model customrecovery is on your s6, mine was LRX22G.G920IDVU1AOC6, so i downloaded the matching fimware from sammobile (the one with country unkown)
good luck

afehst said:
no it wont if you do it right. I did this on my own SM-G920X
i would recommend you to go into the recovery mode if you didnt flash a custom one, and see what model customrecovery is on your s6, mine was LRX22G.G920IDVU1AOC6, so i downloaded the matching fimware from sammobile (the one with country unkown)
good luck
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I didn't exactly understand.
Listen: Your story is identical to mine. I bought mine from someone who got it stuck on S6 live demo trying to root it. I flashed exactly the same firmware you mentioned (But different country) without removing the modem or anything (I now have a weird mostly 0 IMEI with baseband) . Can I take a 5.1.1 SM-G920I (same model) and flash it? Thts all. Thanks!

roydok said:
Flash stock 5.1.1 ROM via odin.
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there is no stock available for the demo unit

AndroidState said:
I didn't exactly understand.
Listen: Your story is identical to mine. I bought mine from someone who got it stuck on S6 live demo trying to root it. I flashed exactly the same firmware you mentioned (But different country) without removing the modem or anything (I now have a weird mostly 0 IMEI with baseband) . Can I take a 5.1.1 SM-G920I (same model) and flash it? Thts all. Thanks!
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i think it should work if you use the fimware for 5.1.1 with the same operator and same country you used for the 5.0.2 version
if it does not, and odin gives you a failure, you could always just flash back the 5.0.2 version.
i'm currently downloading the 5.1.1 fimware for my s6, and I will install it later on today, i will let you know whetever it worked or not

afehst said:
i think it should work if you use the fimware for 5.1.1 with the same operator and same country you used for the 5.0.2 version
if it does not, and odin gives you a failure, you could always just flash back the 5.0.2 version.
i'm currently downloading the 5.1.1 fimware for my s6, and I will install it later on today, i will let you know whetever it worked or not
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Thank you Waiting...

allright, i flashed the only rom on sammobile with country unkown on 5.1.1,
it flashes but it does not go any further than the samsung boot screen, neither goes into recovery, so i flashed back the other old rom.
i looked on the internet and i think my s6 5.0.2 provider didnt recieve the 5.1.1 update, maybe you have more luck on trying it, if anything goes wrong, you can always flash back to the old rom.
anyway good luck

afehst said:
no it wont if you do it right. I did this on my own SM-G920X
i would recommend you to go into the recovery mode if you didnt flash a custom one, and see what model customrecovery is on your s6, mine was LRX22G.G920IDVU1AOC6, so i downloaded the matching fimware from sammobile (the one with country unkown)
good luck
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Please help. When I press volume up, home and power and go into the Android system recovery menu it shows LRX22G.G920XXXU1A0D7_LLK. Which firmware should I download from Sam Mobile? If you could provide the link that would be very much appreciated!

make sure youre wiping cache and data after installing a rom

lite426 said:
Please help. When I press volume up, home and power and go into the Android system recovery menu it shows LRX22G.G920XXXU1A0D7_LLK. Which firmware should I download from Sam Mobile? If you could provide the link that would be very much appreciated!
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you seem to have the original recovery, there isnt a original s6 rom for your recovery
i bought mine without the original recovery and i couldnt get into the recovery, so i fistly flashed the CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5 to get a working recovery, but now i cant get twrp to work.
if you really want to get your s6 without the demo software, i would suggest you to firstly try this http://www.naldotech.com/how-to-disable-exit-galaxy-s6-demo-live-unit-retail-mode/
if for whatever reason, that doesnt solve your problem (ie your s6 is not booting or it doesnt work) i recommend to flash the twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroflte.img.tar or the twrp-2.8.7.0-zerofltespr.img.tar (if you live in a country with sprint) first . If you manage to get into the custom recovery you could just flash the fimware in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-xtrestolite-pure-edition-1-0-beta-1-t3082467
if both of these suggestions are not working for you, you could just do what i did. First flash CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5, than download this file G920IDVU1AOC6_G920ICOD1AOC6_COD.zip from this link (http://dl.sammobile.com/M1FbQyA3Ij1...eRUFfXkI./G920IDVU1AOC6_G920ICOD1AOC6_COD.zip) and follow the tutorial i wrote

Thank you very muchi will try it. , do you have the link for "CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5" please?

How many storage is there after you flashed the new rom? My concern is if the partition is re-written.
afehst said:
allright, found the way to unbrick
even when the recovery is not working;
1. Go to sammobile and download the fimware you think it is the right one (for example, the one matching your recovery)
2. Extract the fimware file
3. You will now have somthing like this G920IDVU1AOC6_G920ICOD1AOC6_G920IDVU1AOC6_HOME.tar.md5
4. rename it to anything shorter (ie ldu925x.tar)
5 download cygwin and install it
6 Move the tar file (ldu925x.tar) to C:\cygwin\home\''username''
7 Open cygwin
and delete all the ''.bin'' files by typing the following commands
tar --delete --file=ldu925x.tar modem.bin
tar --delete --file=ldu925x.tar cm.bin
tar --delete --file=ldu925x.tar sboot.bin
8 Once the last command is done just close cygwin. if you want you can check if cygwin really deleted te bin files, by opening the .tar file with winrar
9 Make sure the samsung drivers are installed on your computer
10 Download the latest odin and unzip it
11 Open odin and connect your S6
12 Click on AP and choose modified .tar file from step 7 and press start
... your s6 should boot a few times, and then start up like new, if not, try another fimware from your country from sammobile
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lite426 said:
Thank you very muchi will try it. , do you have the link for "CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5" please?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/736/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.zip
shadowcliffs said:
How many storage is there after you flashed the new rom? My concern is if the partition is re-written.
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20gb

afehst said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/736/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.zip
20gb
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So the demo stuff has been get rid of? I heard that on the original demo unit there is only 8 GB left.

shadowcliffs said:
So the demo stuff has been get rid of? I heard that on the original demo unit there is only 8 GB left.
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No, the demo stuff is not completly gone, at least not the whole partition. Because still 11.41gb is used for the system. But yes. There is more available space to acces for the user;
aznabil said:
ty man for your help
i dont know why my phone is 32g but i have 23.4go for systéme and just 8 go for me
and after flash this rom why the nam of my phone is g925i like s6 edge???
and ty another time man
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Hey I followed your instructions and flashed it worked but when I turn it on the touchscreen doesn't work and when it booted up it still says Samsung galaxy s6 demo unit and all my apps are still there. and btw I cant boot into recover only download mode.
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Hey I followed your instructions and flashed it worked but when I turn it on the touchscreen doesn't work and when it booted up it still says Samsung galaxy s6 demo unit and all my apps are still there. and btw I cant boot into recover only download mode. I flashed that one.
PDA G9200ZHU1AOCI
CSC G9200ZZH1AOCI
Also is there a way to factory reset like delete all my files from odin

Do I need to disable Samsung Demo Mode in order to odin flash anything? It seems usb debugging mode is disabled by the Samsung retail mode (actually the entire developer options is greyed out).

G920F Odin flash error hidden. img FAIL

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I flash G920FXXU3COJ1 get wrong at the end
I joined the pit file can flash finish
But after boot Will stay on the samsung LOGO

Download latest frimware and try again. Post results
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/59518/G920FXXU3QOJF_G920FEVR3QOJF_EVR/

lummujaj said:
Download latest frimware and try again. Post results
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/59518/G920FXXU3QOJF_G920FEVR3QOJF_EVR/
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:crying:
The same problem

Who can help me, I tried five files still hidden. Img FAIL
I tried the TWRP flash ROM, but will start in an infinite loop

china chenli said:
Who can help me, I tried five files still hidden. Img FAIL
I tried the TWRP flash ROM, but will start in an infinite loop
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hmmm after you got hidden error just flash PIT file , and you will be OK

lummujaj said:
hmmm after you got hidden error just flash PIT file , and you will be OK
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FFS that can hard brick his device. Update your bootloader and modem from this post.

egeoz said:
FFS that can hard brick his device. Update your bootloader and modem from this post.
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i doesnt have sboot fail or modem fail ,.... DO AS I SAY , just flash pit without anything else < JUST PIT < its you will be ok , i did this houndred times

flash rom , and when you have the fail in odin , return to recovery , and then , extract hidden.img to desktop and rename to .tar
then flash this archive on AP...your mobile then have to be alive

Hi china chenli
Probably you need to identify your device model first,
Is it SM-G920F?
What is the current CSC/firmware your phone has?
And what is the Country/ CSC version of the file you are flashing?
You need to have compatible hidden partition by flashing the correct pit file. There are different PIT partition per region (CSC) so you need to have the correct PIT to work.
I know you before, you're the one who suggest me to fix my imei by going to technician or repairshop.
Anyways, I will look for the thread that has the lists of PIT for SM-G920F
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/g920f-pit-file-banded-firmwares-t3118459
Afaik, after my imei is fixed, i still encountering the dm-verity check in stock recovery after flashing the stock firmware via odin.
You cant boot without fixing > mounting the efs / sda3 block.
But before you flash, you should backup your efs by generating img then restoring it back because you will lose imei again after flashing odin. Im currently searching to bypass the dm-verity checking

supera3 said:
flash rom , and when you have the fail in odin , return to recovery , and then , extract hidden.img to desktop and rename to .tar
then flash this archive on AP...your mobile then have to be alive
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I tried to extract the BOOT ROM
Then use ODIN flash
But it'll still stay in the samsung LOGO page wireless loop

batuzai04123 said:
Hi china chenli
Probably you need to identify your device model first,
Is it SM-G920F?
What is the current CSC/firmware your phone has?
And what is the Country/ CSC version of the file you are flashing?
You need to have compatible hidden partition by flashing the correct pit file. There are different PIT partition per region (CSC) so you need to have the correct PIT to work.
I know you before, you're the one who suggest me to fix my imei by going to technician or repairshop.
Anyways, I will look for the thread that has the lists of PIT for SM-G920F
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/g920f-pit-file-banded-firmwares-t3118459
Afaik, after my imei is fixed, i still encountering the dm-verity check in stock recovery after flashing the stock firmware via odin.
You cant boot without fixing > mounting the efs / sda3 block.
But before you flash, you should backup your efs by generating img then restoring it back because you will lose imei again after flashing odin. Im currently searching to bypass the dm-verity checking
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What you said is right, this is probably the CSC regional problems
If I only flash AP BL CP PIT it will be a success Then will stay on samsung LOGO
I will continue to try different PIT file
Thanks for your reply

Did it flash with no errors in odin but still stucked in samsung logo?
If thats so, try to reboot your device to recovery and see if there are any warnings/error message s displayed at the bottom part.

batuzai04123 said:
Did it flash with no errors in odin but still stucked in samsung logo?
If thats so, try to reboot your device to recovery and see if there are any warnings/error message s displayed at the bottom part.
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In the recovery operation There is no error

batuzai04123 said:
Did it flash with no errors in odin but still stucked in samsung logo?
If thats so, try to reboot your device to recovery and see if there are any warnings/error message s displayed at the bottom part.
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Thank you for reminding me. I have already done
The original is the problem of PIT file Lead to CSC error
I tried five PIT file One of them let me success
Thank you very much
Please close this post administrator :good:

Is your corrupted imei fixed already?
I see an error message actually
dm-verity verification failed etc.
No matter what you do on flashing stock rom, you wont be able to boot the phone properly.
EFS is corrupted even flashing stock rom via odin.
I do have my ways on fixing this, kindly refer to this post, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63693480&postcount=28
But that is not the permanent fix, You only restored imei, but EFS block contains lots of crucial data that are probably deleted. If youre wise enough, you could have save/backup efs when you first discovered that imei is lost before flashing new stock rom. FLASHING NEW ROM VIA ODIN WILL MESS UP AGAIN YOUR EFS PARTITION.
^
I dont know how it happened, but the efs/sda3 block is always getting formatted? dismounted? erased? during odin flashing of stock firmware.
The only way you can revert back to its original data is via Samsung Centers. Their the ones who knew every details contained in your phone. Just bring the receipt, warranty, phone or other supporting document that you are the owner of the device.
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china chenli said:
Thank you for reminding me. I have already done
The original is the problem of PIT file Lead to CSC error
I tried five PIT file One of them let me success
Thank you very much
Please close this post administrator :good:
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Just ignore my previous reply if your phone booted normally and retained your imei
Goodluck

batuzai04123 said:
Is your corrupted imei fixed already?
I see an error message actually
dm-verity verification failed etc.
No matter what you do on flashing stock rom, you wont be able to boot the phone properly.
EFS is corrupted even flashing stock rom via odin.
I do have my ways on fixing this, kindly refer to this post, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63693480&postcount=28
But that is not the permanent fix, You only restored imei, but EFS block contains lots of crucial data that are probably deleted. If youre wise enough, you could have save/backup efs when you first discovered that imei is lost before flashing new stock rom. FLASHING NEW ROM VIA ODIN WILL MESS UP AGAIN YOUR EFS PARTITION.
^
I dont know how it happened, but the efs/sda3 block is always getting formatted? dismounted? erased? during odin flashing of stock firmware.
The only way you can revert back to its original data is via Samsung Centers. Their the ones who knew every details contained in your phone. Just bring the receipt, warranty, phone or other supporting document that you are the owner of the device.
---------- Post added at 01:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------
Just ignore my previous reply if your phone booted normally and retained your imei
Goodluck
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My English is not good, said a little bit more simple The eldest brother

Nah, I just wanted to ask if you can use your phone now with no issues?
Thats all

batuzai04123 said:
Nah, I just wanted to ask if you can use your phone now with no issues?
Thats all
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Everything is ok.

[OutDated!] Working Root Method For 5.0 Lollipop Roms [OE1] [OG5] [OK3] [PB1]

THIS IS AN OUT DATED METHOD. A MUCH EASIER METHOD CAN BE FOUND
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Scroll Down To This Post#3 For Instructions​
This is the main thread for rooting (and installing safestrap) on VERIZON Galaxy S5's running
OE1
OK3
OG5
PB1
If your firmware is NOT listed above, you MUST FIRST Follow the section that says "Flashing PB1", This will upgrade/downgrade depending on if you are on any other versions of Android. Yes it will downgrade from marshmallow, so don't ask.
Important Information​
One of the apps in this thread "Supersu-me" Is required to complete this process, otherwise you will be stuck with the Kingroot Superuser Manager(which blocks alot of actions we need). You can buy the App here. Supersu-me Pro The new version MAY NOT WORK ANYMORE!!! If you have issues, please message the developer of the app @gatesjunior, we cannot help.
If anyone wants to make a donation make a donation to @GeTex
[email protected]
A Special Thanks To @GeTex For Mods to the root.bat and updating the old instructions
A Special Thanks Also To @be free for the new simple method
WARNINGS​This Is Very Important!!! Once Your Rooted Do Not Flash Any Firmware Zips Found In My Other Threads Unless They Specify NO_BOOTLOADERS In The File Name!
Reactivation lock MUST BE TURNED OFF!!!
Before Doing Anything Please Install The Latest Samsung Drivers SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.0.exe
YOU MUST DO THIS
General Information​This is confirmed working on BOK3 Rom with BOK3 Bootloaders, BOG5 with BOG5 Bootloaders, BPB1 with BPB1 Bootloaders and BOE1 with BOE1 Bootloaders!, that were previously unrootable! Just make sure in bottom directions you flash the kernel that matches your firmware!
These files were provided to me by @voices! the files are by CDMA YEMEN TEAM.
I provided the method and editing of files and last but not least @alnazef34 he was the first to tell me about this.
Also would like to thank @gatesjunior for making the Supersu Me app. Please goto his thread and thank him donate to him and go buy his Super-Sume Pro at the playstore and keep a copy for future.
A Special Thanks To @GeTex For Mods to the root.bat and updating the old instructions
A Special Thanks Also To @be free for the new simple method
Understanding the process​
So alot of confusion has surfaced from this thread and how it works and I'd like to explain most of whats going on hopefully without error. When verizon updated the bootloader they made it impossible to downgrade the system back to Kitkat so we could abuse towelroot. Later it was found that while we cannot flash our Systems back we could flash the kernel, allowing us to run the same basic exploit via an ADB terminal remotely and install a root exploit. The end result is that we can then flash our kernel back to Lollipop and then use the exploit to allow kingroot to install it's root method, and then shortly after, we are able to use supersu me to remove kingroot and install SuperSu. Your original kernel is important but for the most part you should all do this on PB1 anyways. NI2 or NK2 are both kitkat kernels and can be used(one is included in the zip)to accomplish this process. because you clearly are not on a Kitkat system it will FREEZE while booting because it's not supposed to boot a lollipop system. So In order for root.bat to work(or root2.bat) you MUST flash a kitkat kernel(NI2 or NK2) and once it succeeds you must flash your original kernel(probably PB1)
Installing PB1​
(You will lose all of your app data and apps installed, your internal storage will be fine, backup is recommended anyways
1. Download G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip and unzip it
2. Reboot to recovery (Power+Volume Up+Home Button) and wipe data from recovery, reboot to bootloader
3. Plug In your phone and open Odin located in the OK3_ROOT folder
3a. Make sure your phone is recognized (In the Odin Screen Under ID:COM the box under will be blue with your com port id #)
4. Click the AP button in the Odin Screen and locate and click on the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar.md5 this is the file that was unziped from the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip(Everything you do will be flashed via AP!!!!)
4a. This will take a few minutes for odin to load and verify MD5. When done in the odin message box it will say
Code:
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS.
5. Under options DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING (Previously I had you check NandErase but this was part of the problem with root not finishing)
6. Now click on Start
7. When finished you will get a green box that says PASS!
8. Phone will reboot automatically to recovery and finish updating then it will restart
9. When Phone has finished loading and has booted up go through setup and do not add any google accounts or samsung accounts or anything
Rooting Instructions​Please read EVERYTHING ABOVE BEFORE CONTINUING
This is the BlackCat Update, Hopefully it's better
1. Download this zip GS5_LOLLIROOT_BLACKCAT.7z
2. Unzip folder.(You need a unzip application like 7z or Winrar)
3. Open The Folder and click Bat file #1, Install APKs, plug in your phone and follow directions
All the Steps for the main rooting process are done ON THE BAT FILES, READ THEM!!!!
If the root process hangs Close the bat, unplug phone pull battery and reboot phone to recovery (VolUp+Pwr+Home). In recovery wipe cache only and reboot. If phone reboots back to recovery instead, pull battery and manually reboot. Now plug phone back in and Launch Bat #3.
IF you get into android and cannot get root, Open bat file #2 and start from there again
If your phone wont reboot, use Bat #4 and try and enter download mode manually(VolDown+Pwr+Home)
4. Open KingRoot.apk Click The Up Arrows a couple of time until you get to Try It and click Try It and that's it don click nothing else just close Kingroot. You should now have root. If It says Root not available and the bat said your were rooted Reboot Phone and open KingRoot You should now be rooted(otherwise reboot phone and check again)
5. Optional: If you Dont want to use SuperSu Me Skip To 6 and try but if it doesnt work then you will have to use SuperSume . Now open SuperSU-Me app (This app is now a paid app so setup Google Play and buy and it will remove kinguser and replace it with SuperSu. If you can't get the Paid version to work. The SuperSu Me 6.7 version worked. So you may have to hunt that one down by asking the Dev of the app) After this process SuperSu will ask to update binary click update normal
6. Copy this G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip (It may come in handy later on) to your SD Card and Internal Storage Copy Safestrap_Flashable_Kernels and Safestrap_Flashable_Firmware and anything else you want to install like the below rom
7. Now open Busybox Installer Allow KingRoot permission click on install
8. Click on Safstrap Allow KingRoot permission then click Install Safestrap after it installs reopen Safestrap and click on install again
9. Reboot phone open Safestrap app and Click Reboot To Recovery. If during this process you every get stuck on samsung screen.
Pull battery reboot phone to bootloader (VolDwn+Pwr+Home) Plug phone into computer open Odin In the AP Slot Flash VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 Located in the LOLLIROOT Folder
10. Install This zip Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip If you dont want a custom rom your done!
11. If you want to flash a custom rom make a backup In safestrap. Then in safestrap Click Wipe then Click Advanced Wipe Then Wipe System,Wipe Data,Wipe Cache Then Install any rom of your choosing as long as it is a Verizon S5 TocuchWiz Based Rom CM builds will not work! If you want you can try this it is stable. If for some reason you get an error flashing zips install this zip G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip in safestrap then you will be able to install roms. That zip wipes system and formats it so you will need to install a rom or backup before leaving safestrap
VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V8.zip This is a fully stock rom just like you had except it is Pre Rooted Knox free Deodexed with Tethering Fix, SDWrite Fix. Other than that all the bloat is still there but now your rooted you can remove it or flash different rom whatever
12. After flashing any rom I would head over to my Safestrap Thread and flash the latest version of Safestrap
Extra Information​Extra Information
If you soft brick your device and you made a backup in safe strap, flashing the NK2 kernel will get you back into safestrap, allowing you to restore your backup
THIS DOES NOT UNLOCK YOUR BOOT LOADER!!! To Unlock the bootloader look at the Sticky in the Development Forum. You cannot flash anything through the stock recovery. Do not try to, you will softbrick!
If you try and flash a rom or anything else, make a backup first, it saves many headaches.
If you cannot flash roms with the error "set_metadata_recursive failed" or something, you likely need to start from scratch BUT with the S5 PIT file(matching your size, there's a 16GB pitfile floating somewhere)
Realize your phone warranty is likely gone after doing this, should anything arise, you can try and get to download mode and flash the stock image again and it may go back to normal status but we cannot encourage fraudulent warranties, no matter how pathetic Samsung's policies are.

If something goes wrong! Here is the Factory Tar BPB1 Full Restore Image.
G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip
Here are the new safestrap flashable firmware zips with no bootloaders these are safe to flash on all versions of bootloaders
BOC4_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
BOD5_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
BOE1_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
BOG5_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
BOK3_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
BPB1_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
Here are the new safestrap flashable kernel zips these are safe to flash on all versions of bootloaders
G900V_OC4_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip
G900V_OD5_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip
G900V_OE1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip
G900V_OG5_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip
G900V_OK3_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip
G900V_PB1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip

Wow ...

Chopstix9 said:
Wow ...
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Edit: Its confirmed Working!!
Need some testers to confirm!

jrkruse said:
Need some testers to confirm!
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No disrespect intended but I am not going to flash up to stock locked from where I am to test it !! Come on people !!! If you have a locked phone and want root, here's your chance to contribute to a potential major break through on our phones ...

Chopstix9 said:
No disrespect intended but I am not going to flash up to stock locked from where I am to test it !! Come on people !!! If you have a locked phone and want root, here's your chance to contribute to a potential major break through on our phones ...
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Edit: Confirmed Working!!
Notice I didn't either, but it should work since all you have to do is flash the NI2 kernel which you can still do on the oe1.og5 and ok3 firmwares. They just wouldn't let you flash the ncg system.img

Edit: Confirmed Working!!

Yes it works. However my unknown mistake after achieving root with my bok phone was that I immediately installed titanium backup and a message came up saying something about an unauthorized action. My phone rebooted and now says start up failed . Use the verizon softwair repair assistant on a computer to repair your device. Of course this is impossible. I suppose if I had installed busybox and safestap first and placed a rom on the phone I would have been ok. Fortunately the phone was a spare but I'm still not happy.

rnh said:
Yes it works. However my unknown mistake after achieving root with bok was that I immediately installed titanium backup and a message came up saying something about an unauthorized action. My phone rebooted and now says start up failed . Use the verizon softwair repair assistant on a computer to repair your device. Of course this is impossible. I suppose if I had installed busybox and safestap first and placed a rom on the phone I would have been ok. Fortunately the phone was a spare but I'm still not happy.
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Flash the BOK3 kernel it should boot
If it doesnt, Here is the Odin Factory tar image just flash in odin G900VVRU2BOK3_G900VVZW2BOK3_VZW.zip. This does not have the BOD5 bootloaders so it will flash fine for you

Thank you JK. How you stay up with all of these threads impresses me. Flashing the bok3 kernel worked. Now to continue I should install the bb and ss because apparently using the phone just rooted with rooted apps won't work?
Also, in the process of rooting as advice to anyone who wants to do it; when using the bat program, I found if it doesn't work right away close it then reopen it and it starts right away.
With titanium backup still installed the unauthorized app messge remained so I uninstalled tb and rebooted the phone with no problem

rnh said:
Thank you JK. How you stay up with all of these threads impresses me. Flashing the bok3 kernel worked. Now to continue I should install the bb and ss because apparently using the phone just rooted with rooted apps won't work?
Also, in the process of rooting as advice to anyone who wants to do it; when using the bat program, I found if it doesn't work right away close it then reopen it and it starts right away.
With titanium backup still installed the unauthorized app messge remained so I uninstalled tb and rebooted the phone with no problem
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I added the apk above that will work with lollipop

So it seems this works!. The only thing you will want to do is make sure the kernel you flash after you root matches your firmware so you dont get the unauthorized actions message!. And I would get a custom rom flash asap because the stock verizon rom still has knox. I posted in the OP the files you should need to get busybox and lollipop safestrap installed
Edit Root_OG5_V2.zip contained a folder called SafeStrap Flashable Firmwares please dont use these as they contain older bootloaders and may brick your phone. So if you downloaded Root_OG5_V2.zip before i pulled it please dont use those zips
Edit Root_OG5_V3.zip Contains all the files you will need

Tried it, and got stuck after the NI2 kernel update. The batch file would never recognize the device again... ended up having to wipe and recover... more than happy to try again though
***my bad, tried the old method... didn't realize it was updated.
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confirmed working! You guys rock!

We have a winner! I followed the steps exactly and poof ROOT!
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Thanks millions

Mine does not reboot after the .bat file fails the first time. I continue on, and when I get to the samsung screen, and I run the .bat once more it gets stuck at 'installing root now' and does not proceed. Help would be appreciated!

Awesome job @jrkruse.
I don't personally need this because I never updated my bootloader but for all of the people out there who updated via OTA or bought a phone that was already updated, you are a life saver.
As always, great work.
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Actually, I'm quite curious if I may just want to do a full stock Odin flash of OK3 (bootloader and all) since I never plan on going back to kitkat and I can just gain root and deodex the ROM myself for Xposed afterwards.
I've noticed that using the old bootloader with new updates causes my phone's screen to do weird things when I try to charge it while it's off. Using the correct bootloader may fix that.

so once more, I have installed every package for the SDK. Modded my paths correctly so that adb is usable.
flashed phone back to the OK3 .tar provided.
I run the .bat, it sees the phone and attempts to install root.
I now get 1 of two results.
first, it will hang at 'installing root now' and never proceed, or it will error out "error; device not found" and fail. Neither of these options promp a reboot.
as I mentioned earlier, if I proceed to install the kernal provided, the screen gets stuck at samsung, and the .bat once again hangs at 'installing root now'

Aireos said:
so once more, I have installed every package for the SDK. Modded my paths correctly so that adb is usable.
flashed phone back to the OK3 .tar provided.
I run the .bat, it sees the phone and attempts to install root.
I now get 1 of two results.
first, it will hang at 'installing root now' and never proceed, or it will error out "error; device not found" and fail. Neither of these options promp a reboot.
as I mentioned earlier, if I proceed to install the kernal provided, the screen gets stuck at samsung, and the .bat once again hangs at 'installing root now'
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Maybe try using a different port on your computer. Did you goto developer options and enable usb debugging? After that did you accept the Allow USB debugging dialog
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jrkruse said:
Maybe try using a different port on your computer. Did you goto developer options and enable usb debugging? After that did you accept the Allow USB debugging dialog
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I have enabled debugging, and have tried different ports. Must've gone over every detail about 6 times total. For now, I just flashed back to factory. Will try again in a few hours if I get some decent replies..

Juust brought my spare to work. Seeems I was on boe1. Is there a kernel for that? I don't think it will do a software update to bok while rooted.