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DISCONTINUED [VZW_Stock Based TW Rom][5.0 Lollipop BOG5 Build Deodexed]

This Is Very Important!!! If You Are On BOE1 BOG5 Or BOK3 Bootloaders Do Not Flash Any Firmware Zips Found Here Or In My Other Threads Or Other Threads They May Have Older Bootloaders In Them And They Will Brick Your Phone!!!!! Only Flash The Ones That Specifically Say They Are For BOE1 Or Later Bootloaders!!!
Stock Verizon 5.0 BOG5 Based Lollipop Rom
Features
Rooted/Busybox/Init.d
Deodexed
Fixed Tethering
Fixed Private Mode
Added SBrowser
SD Card Fix
Updated All apps
Download Rom
VZW_BOG5_STOCK_ROM_DEODEXED.zip
VZW_BOG5_STOCK_ROM_ODEXED.zip (Only Flash Dark It Up Themes V3 or Higher)
Paches/Updates
SafeStrap Flashable Firmware Update For This Rom
This will Update Modem And NON-HLOS.bin And Kernel. No bootloaders will be updated, so device can still be downgraded.
BOG5_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip
SafeStrap Flashable Kernel For This Rom
G900V_OG5_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip
Odin Flashable Full Retail Tar Image With BOD5 Bootloaders
If your comming from KitKat or cannot get HD Calling working you may have to flash this VZW_BOG5_RETAIL_FULL_FIRMWARE_WITH_BOD5_BL.tar.zip then activated HD calling then Flash NCG_Rescue_Tar_And_NCG_For_Root.tar and start over with rooting procedure
Install And Upgrade Instructions
All Firmwares and all Instructions for Upgrading from KitKat Or Lollipop rom can be found Here
XDA:DevDB Information
[VZW_Stock Based TW Rom][5.0 Lollipop BOG5 Build Deodexed], ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 5
Contributors
jrkruse
ROM OS Version: 5.0.x Lollipop
ROM Firmware Required: BOC4 or Higher
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2015-08-17
Last Updated 2015-08-16

Extras/Mods/Addons​
Themes
VZW_JOKER_THEME_PURPLE_GREEN_V3.zip
(Big thanks to @parkerj7uc and @jimwick for letting me use their stuff go to their thread and thank them)
here are some layers themes that will change launcher grid layout this is not a flashable zip there are three different styles in this zip just add the one you want to the system/vendor/overlay folder.
Launcher_Grid_Layout_Overlays.zip
Screens Shots Here
Red_Dark_It_Up_BOE1_V3.zip
Screenshots
Teal_Dark_It_Up_BOE1_V3.zip
Screenshots
Debloater Zips
Debloater.zip

@jrkruse Today I was like i wonder when Jr will release the newest OG5? You're the man Kruse!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app

Happy
I am glad that the best is working hard at making this rom for us.

Haha, yeah, I was wondering what the turnaround time was going to be.
BTW, I found transparent overlays that actually work. This is the first time I applied one that touched framework-res that didn't result in spectacular failure. It's $0.99, but I paid the toll.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spada.transparent

nice work as usual ... just in case anyone asks i was able to dirty flash from jk's boe1 stk deox without any problems. i just reflashed xposed and rebooted a 2nd time and everything is working great. oh i also used flashfire to flash everything and it worked great (i did wipe cache and dalvik after flashing all 3 files inside flashfire)
it hung up on the verizon animation for several minutes on first boot so be patient..

What order did you flash the files in Flashfire, Splink007? And what version of Flashfire? V19 or the current one?

ejc1214 said:
What order did you flash the files in Flashfire, Splink007? And what version of Flashfire? V19 or the current one?
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im using flashfire v.21 and i queued the bog5 rom , the og5 kernel and then the firmware and lastly clear dalvik and cache. took about 10 mins to reboot back to loading applications screen and then once i was back up i used flashfire to reload xposed and when it rebooted everything was working in full and all my settings and wanam were up and running. probably the easiest flash evah. probably because i was running the last version of this.
btw this version shows as not vulnerable to stagefright.. so if your looking to close the loophole on your phone this is worth the upgrade

Added odexed version of rom
Added Red Dark It Up Theme will work on both deodex and odex roms
Updated Teel Dark It Up Theme to work with deodex and odexed rom also improved some theming

splink007 said:
btw this version shows as not vulnerable to stagefright.. so if your looking to close the loophole on your phone this is worth the upgrade
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Not vulnerable to all stagefright problems or just the ones that were in the OG5 update?
There's one that wasn't patched with the update.

I'm trying to upgrade from BOE1 Deodexed using FlashFire 21, but it keeps failing when installing System saying that some symlinks could not be created. It then reboots. Any ideas? I was able to install the firmware but not the ROM.

Thanks a bunch. So it looks like this firmware is safe to flash on the developer edition because it doesn't touch the bootloader. Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

7bigjohn said:
Thanks a bunch. So it looks like this firmware is safe to flash on the developer edition because it doesn't touch the bootloader. Is this correct? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Do not flash any of my firmware packages or firmware zips on Dev edition. They contain bootloaders. The roms zips are fine as they only flash rom and kernels

MekaByte said:
I'm trying to upgrade from BOE1 Deodexed using FlashFire 21, but it keeps failing when installing System saying that some symlinks could not be created. It then reboots. Any ideas? I was able to install the firmware but not the ROM.
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I use safestrap but I just successfully flashed both odex and deodexed roms using Flashfire, so I would check md5 of zip

I tried downloading three times and the MD5 always matches.

MekaByte said:
I tried downloading three times and the MD5 always matches.
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Are you on my BOE1 rom? Try uninstalling Flashfire and reinstall it or try safestrap

Flashed OE1 deodexed (from the muniz thread last night) and noticed folks were having issues flashing the deodexed from this thread over that with flashfire.
I am going to give the deodexed one a shot shortly via Flashfire v21
Update; Flashed Successfully
Order of operation in Flashfire v.21 (after setting screen timeout to 10 minutes in System -.> Display)
* BOG5_Firmware.zip (automount unchecked)
* VZW_BOG5_STOCK_ROM_DEODEXED.zip (automount unchecked)
* Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache partition options selected (uncheck others)
* Reboot Normal as I am coming from OE1
After phone reboots, verizon logo for 3-4 minutes, then "Android is upgrading Optimizing app xxx of 327 " for 7 -8 minutes., then "starting apps" and finally "finishing boot" to home screen.
Build Reported: OG5
Kernel: 3.4.0 July 31 build.
Root: preserved. If coming from OE1, this was not a complete factory reset. Data and apps are preserved.
I am guessing the problems in the other thread are because this ROM needs the firmware first if coming from a muniz stock ROM.
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jrkruse said:
Do not flash any of my firmware packages or firmware zips on Dev edition. They contain bootloaders. The roms zips are fine as they only flash rom and kernels
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Thanks a bunch for the clarification. Much appreciated!

I did a dirty flash (wipe dalvik + cache) from muniz_ri's OE1 deodexed to the deodexed OG5 here using Flashfire v0.21, flashed the safestrap update, flashed xposed framework, then debloated/debloated the extra junk that came with OG5. Hotspot is working, and everything seems to be fine.
@jrkruse, what exactly is SBrowser, I've been trying to figure it out, but haven't been able to find any information on it after searching. Also, what is SBrowserTry.apk, I assume it's something I can get rid of? Sounds like some trial or instructions bloat.
Edit: is SBrowser just the stock Samsung browser? Cause it's literally the first time I've seen it.

Spartan117H3 said:
I did a dirty flash (wipe dalvik + cache) from muniz_ri's OE1 deodexed to the deodexed OG5 here using Flashfire v0.21, flashed the safestrap update, flashed xposed framework, then debloated/debloated the extra junk that came with OG5. Hotspot is working, and everything seems to be fine.
@jrkruse, what exactly is SBrowser, I've been trying to figure it out, but haven't been able to find any information on it after searching. Also, what is SBrowserTry.apk, I assume it's something I can get rid of? Sounds like some trial or instructions bloat.
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Sbrowser is the stock Internet browser that for some reason isn't available on Verizon roms. You can delete the Sbrowsertry apk I'm not sure what it does but Sbrowser seems to work without it

[ROM] [DEV aboot ONLY] Verizon Stock Rooted DEODEXED PL1 [kltevzw]

More late postings, I am sorry but I cannot find time to be myself anymore. But here it is(i guess) Thanks @jrkruse for the modded ROM's
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You MUST have an unlocked bootloader in order for root to work!(Or you may/probably will bootloop your phone)
This rom uses an updated bootloader, but it is not needed, you may flash this over the PD1, PF4, PG2, or PJ2 bootloader!
If you wish to update your bootloader or need to unlock, please goto my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Features
SuperSU Ver
DEODEXED
Knox Removed!
Amazon Bloat Removed
Verizon Bloat Removed
Rooted! SuperSU
Hotspot Fix!
Magisk Verison
DEODEXED if you select it
Knox Removed!?
Amazon Bloat Removed
Verizon Bloat Removed
Rooted! Magisk
Hotspot Fix!
Installation
Please read everything Above before continuing
Well you continued so I assume you understand what you are doing
One last time, you MUST HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER TO FLASH
You also MUST BE ON PD1+ Bootloaders!
You need to download the ROMs from here
VZW_PL1_STOCK_MAGISK_.zip
VZW_PL1_STOCK_MAGISK_DEODEXED.zip
VZW_PL1_STOCK_ROOTED_DEODEXED.zip
Flash your rom inside TWRP or Flashfire or Safestrap(Or whatever method you may be using to flash roms)
I recommend against Dirty flashing however if you are coming from a 6.0.1 ROM you probably are fine
Wipe Cache/Dalvik
Reboot!
You should be done!
Extras
If you would like xposed, this framework should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
Thanks to @wanam and @rovo89
SuperUser Provided by @Chainfire (I Assume lol)
Screen overlay issues can be corrected by this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3910855&d=1477064365
Useless Info
With SuperSU
Pokemon go won't work, get over it!
Android Pay also won't work!
With Magisk
idk?
Really Beta Stuff
If you wish to try and play Pokemon Go or use android pay, the following may work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/suhide-t3450396
You CANNOT use xposed unless you use a systemless xposed compiled for our Samsung devices @wanam usually does a good job at that)
Expect bootlooping or problems!​

I flashed it and it spent hours on verizon boot animation , until i gave up and wiped it to flash back other firmware.

I am on pb1 bootloader. do I need to update my bootloader or I can go on??

BTW MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 is up

mohammad.afaneh said:
BTW MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQA1 is up
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****VRS2*** should mean you can still flash-back to PB1
'2' is the level of qfuses blown and if I am not mistaken the s5 should be OUT of qfuses to blow so they are kind of stuck

Legitsu said:
****VRS2*** should mean you can still flash-back to PB1
'2' is the level of qfuses blown and if I am not mistaken the s5 should be OUT of qfuses to blow so they are kind of stuck
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PL1 also has the same naming letters.
This is just a code name depend on the year/quarter/month/day

How to update s7 to nougat without losing root?

Hi, can galaxy s7 be updated to nougat without losing root. Has anyone tried it with flashfire? I have a rooted s7 marshmallow but wish to update without losing root or wiping.

Nougat is already here.. my 2 gs7 edge were update last week
Sent from my SC-02H using Tapatalk

That is not the question. I want to know if/how i can update my s7 G930F to nougat without losing my root for example trough flashfire
francisamarsingh said:
Nougat is already here.. my 2 gs7 edge were update last week
Sent from my SC-02H using Tapatalk
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lil_y said:
That is not the question. I want to know if/how i can update my s7 G930F to nougat without losing my root for example trough flashfire
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You could have updated and then re-rooted again by now

Think its possible if you download a pre-rooted rom.

Yes i know the other possibilities, but i don't want to lose my data and install everything again, thats why i want to know if it is possible to update without losing root and wiping. With flashfire it was possible to that on marshmallow but i dont know if it wil work if i update to nougat

francisamarsingh said:
Nougat is already here.. my 2 gs7 edge were update last week
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Which carrier and what version? I have THE SM-G930U and have yet to receive nougat.
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lil_y said:
Yes i know the other possibilities, but i don't want to lose my data and install everything again, thats why i want to know if it is possible to update without losing root and wiping. With flashfire it was possible to that on marshmallow but i dont know if it wil work if i update to nougat
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Unfortunately no, you'd have to Odin back to stock in order to take the updates.

I am on Japanese telco docomo, GS7 edge SC-02H
Mike00700 said:
Does somebody know how to remove cache from touchwiz?
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Go to settings, apps, click 3 dots and default apps and choose another launcher app lol
whbisondtr said:
Which carrier and what version? I have THE SM-G930U and have yet to receive nougat.
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Unfortunately no, you'd have to Odin back to stock in order to take the updates.
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Sent from my SC-02H using Tapatalk

I have seen that it is possible with other phones by updating with flashfire but i want to know if it works fine for the s7 too...

Still no solution -_-

I upgrade between nougat firmware using flashfire and just put the SuperSU/Magisk(switched to Magisk recently, both work) zip in the flash chain. So it works. Not sure about marshmallow to nougat though.

Steps to update....?
Would you be so kind as to provide us the steps to updating with stock ROM? I have a rooted S7 with Magisk/TWRP that I would like to update (without losing root) to the latest stock ROM from Samsung.
It would be greatly appreciated!
M.
CurtisMJ said:
I upgrade between nougat firmware using flashfire and just put the SuperSU/Magisk(switched to Magisk recently, both work) zip in the flash chain. So it works. Not sure about marshmallow to nougat though.
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Mike022465 said:
Would you be so kind as to provide us the steps to updating with stock ROM? I have a rooted S7 with Magisk/TWRP that I would like to update (without losing root) to the latest stock ROM from Samsung.
It would be greatly appreciated!
M.
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Note: You still need a PC to flash the bootloader and modem with Odin, but that might not be necessary for smaller updates. This may not work too well coming from MM to Nougat.
In Flashfire, add the AP file only from the ROM. Next, add a HOME_CSC file from your current CSC and make sure it says "Process cache". You can mix HOME_CSC files from any region with newer firmware marked for any other region. Extremely old HOME_CSC files will likely break the newest firmware though. Make sure to turn off EverRoot if you intend to use Magisk, in which case you should add the Magisk zip to the flash chain.(don't use v13 yet). Add any other mods you typically flash here (eg. I have a zip which disables tima in build.prop to keep encryption working) Also make sure "Preserve recovery" is on. Set the device to shutdown when done. (Download mode won't work when booted into by Flashfire. It's a bug) Next boot into download mode and flash the BL and CP files from the firmware package with Odin and reboot. It might boot back into TWRP, in which case just boot into system.

You're awesome, Curtis!
Though I'm still scratching my head: so even though I have Magisk/TWRP already installed on Nougat (to gain root access) and I wish to update with the latest Nougat ROM from Samsung that was just posted on sammobile 2 days ago, am I correct in saying that I would STILL have to install Flashfire and EverRoot for this process to work?
Thank you for your tutelage and patience.
M.
CurtisMJ said:
Note: You still need a PC to flash the bootloader and modem with Odin, but that might not be necessary for smaller updates. This may not work too well coming from MM to Nougat.
In Flashfire, add the AP file only from the ROM. Next, add a HOME_CSC file from your current CSC and make sure it says "Process cache". You can mix HOME_CSC files from any region with newer firmware marked for any other region. Extremely old HOME_CSC files will likely break the newest firmware though. Make sure to turn off EverRoot if you intend to use Magisk, in which case you should add the Magisk zip to the flash chain.(don't use v13 yet). Add any other mods you typically flash here (eg. I have a zip which disables tima in build.prop to keep encryption working) Also make sure "Preserve recovery" is on. Set the device to shutdown when done. (Download mode won't work when booted into by Flashfire. It's a bug) Next boot into download mode and flash the BL and CP files from the firmware package with Odin and reboot. It might boot back into TWRP, in which case just boot into system.
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EverRoot injects SuperSU, basically as if by CF AutoRoot. Magisk has it's own rooting solution, which despite being compatible with SuperSU will likely fail safetynet if Supersu is installed. Also I have no idea which order it will flash them in so I can't predict the outcome here...
Basically. If you want SuperSU use EverRoot. If you want Magisk, disable it and use the Magisk zip. Both will grant root access when done.

New Update - QD1

According to the Verizon Galaxy S5 Update Page:
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android® security patches on your device.
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The security patch included is the April (2017-04-01) one.
Stock No-Wipe FW. Will remove Developer Status Bootloader:
G900VVRS2DQD1_G900VVZW2DQD1_G900VVRS2DQD1_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly:
G900VVRS2DQD1_G900VVZW2DQD1_G900VVRS2DQD1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip

what does the Developer Bootloader Friendly mean or differ from Stock No-Wipe FW. Will remove Developer Status Bootloader?
Thankyou!

knight194 said:
what does the Developer Bootloader Friendly mean or differ from Stock No-Wipe FW. Will remove Developer Status Bootloader?
Thankyou!
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If you have a Developer Edition phone, the Stock one will remove the Developer status. The Developer Bootloader Friendly one won't.

Quick question... I've been on Lineage, and have flashed this and gone back (to update the baseband). But, do you know off-hand, how do I easily root on this image? My BL is still unlocked and I've got TWRP reinstalled.
Thanks!

sry this is off subject but what is the latest modem update for the 900v or the best one in regards to best lte signal?

nictabor said:
Quick question... I've been on Lineage, and have flashed this and gone back (to update the baseband). But, do you know off-hand, how do I easily root on this image? My BL is still unlocked and I've got TWRP reinstalled.
Thanks!
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If you have TWRP installed, just flash a SuperSU zip (i.e. SuperSU 2.79 SR3) in recovery and you'll be rooted.
Unless of course you're talking about going back to Lineage and re-rooting. In that case, you'll have to use the Lineage root zip, which I don't have a link to.
KazuDante said:
sry this is off subject but what is the latest modem update for the 900v or the best one in regards to best lte signal?
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Normally the latest update provides the latest/best modem.

Dudash said:
If you have TWRP installed, just flash a SuperSU zip (i.e. SuperSU 2.79 SR3) in recovery and you'll be rooted.
Unless of course you're talking about going back to Lineage and re-rooting. In that case, you'll have to use the Lineage root zip, which I don't have a link to.
Normally the latest update provides the latest/best modem.
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where can i find the latest modem for the 900v , and im guessing its a flash process using odin correct?

KazuDante said:
where can i find the latest modem for the 900v , and im guessing its a flash process using odin correct?
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It depends. It could be a .tar file you flash via Odin or it could be a flashable zip via TWRP. It depends on the maker of the file.
It's just the modem.bin file from the update. I don't have the time to make one for it right now.

Dudash said:
If you have TWRP installed, just flash a SuperSU zip (i.e. SuperSU 2.79 SR3) in recovery and you'll be rooted.
Unless of course you're talking about going back to Lineage and re-rooting. In that case, you'll have to use the Lineage root zip, which I don't have a link to.
Normally the latest update provides the latest/best modem.
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I actually figured it out while waiting. Thank you for responding though!

nictabor said:
I actually figured it out while waiting. Thank you for responding though!
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You're welcome.
On a side note, it seems like Verizon read the recent articles where the Galaxy S5 was still rated as the most popular smart phone being used on any network. Meaning, they are updating the phone monthly now, which is good news for us. We won't ever get Nougat but apparently we'll get Security Patches monthly now.

Dudash said:
It depends. It could be a .tar file you flash via Odin or it could be a flashable zip via TWRP. It depends on the maker of the file.
It's just the modem.bin file from the update. I don't have the time to make one for it right now.
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so can i take the modem.bin file from this update and replace it with the one from a 7.1.2 rom ? also i used to mess with porting roms but on mediatek platform , are the modem files still located in /system/etc/firmware directory?
because what i see is modem.b00-b27 ,modem.mdt
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i tried flashing the dev friendly one and the md5 check failed....am i missing something?

Dudash said:
According to the Verizon Galaxy S5 Update Page:
The security patch included is the April (2017-04-01) one.
Stock No-Wipe FW. Will remove Developer Status Bootloader:
G900VVRS2DQD1_G900VVZW2DQD1_G900VVRS2DQD1_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly:
G900VVRS2DQD1_G900VVZW2DQD1_G900VVRS2DQD1_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
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Developer bootloader friendly??? Do 11 EMMC Chips finally have freedom???

how do we flash this update , odin fails on md5 check

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flashed the update but phone stuck on verizon logo.
did i do something wrong?
i would assume due to the fact that the bootloader is not its bootloader it froze/locked up , so heres my question if i flash the non dev friendly one , can that bootloader be unlocked or its better not to risk it?

KazuDante said:
flashed the update but phone stuck on verizon logo.
did i do something wrong?
i would assume due to the fact that the bootloader is not its bootloader it froze/locked up , so heres my question if i flash the non dev friendly one , can that bootloader be unlocked or its better not to risk it?
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I would not do it.

erw38 said:
I would not do it.
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Since there no tut regarding an unlocked version of this update I simply updated from bpb1 to qa1 , just needed my modem to be somewhat up to date , but it seems that it's def a tx rx issue in my case , so my best bet is a custom kernel with that feature included.

KazuDante said:
Since there no tut regarding an unlocked version of this update I simply updated from bpb1 to qa1 , just needed my modem to be somewhat up to date , but it seems that it's def a tx rx issue in my case , so my best bet is a custom kernel with that feature included.
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I didn't think a tutorial was necessary as I've never had to give one in the past. If your device is unlocked, you should know it. That's the only reason there is a Dev Friendly version of the update. It won't unlock your bootloader, but it won't lock it if it is unlocked. That's the only reason I make a Developer Bootloader Friendly version of updates.
If you want to update your modem but not the firmware, open either of the files in 7zip/WinZip, extract the modem.bin, then repackage it as a .tar file and flash it in Odin.
KazuDante said:
flashed the update but phone stuck on verizon logo.
did i do something wrong?
i would assume due to the fact that the bootloader is not its bootloader it froze/locked up , so heres my question if i flash the non dev friendly one , can that bootloader be unlocked or its better not to risk it?
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In regard to your previous post, there is no problem with the MD5 for either file or any problem with the files themselves. I test them both before uploading them to prevent problems like this for people. I flashed the Dev Friendly version on both of my eMMc 15 S5's and experienced zero problems. The phone will hang on the "Verizon logo" for a minute or two at first boot but it will go past it and continue to "Optimizing" after that.
If you flash the Stock version, if your bootloader is unlocked, it will lock it and in order to re-unlock it, you'll have to use jrkruse's unlock method which requires you to go back to PB1. As of this post, he has not created a QD1 bootloader unlocker. The latest bootloader unlocker he has created is for QC2, which still requires you to have an unlocked bootloader prior to flashing it.
EDIT: Also, if you use an app like Package Disabler Pro to disable applications without root, it can cause updates to hang indefinitely at first boot if you don't re-enable all disabled applications and turn off/remove Admin rights for Package Disabler Pro prior to updating. I've experienced this in the past with both of my S5's and my S7. I'm not directing this at you KazuDante, this is just a warning to all.

21-Savage said:
Developer bootloader friendly??? Do 11 EMMC Chips finally have freedom???
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No. The Developer Bootloader Friendly version is just that, friendly to devices with a Developer Bootloader. Meaning it won't remove Developer Bootloader status/lock the bootloader.
If I had figured out a way to help all of the eMMc 11 people unlock their bootloader, I would've made a thread that clearly stated that.
I think the only way people with Toshiba eMMc's will get an unlocked bootloader is if either
A: Verizon provides an update to unlock the bootloaders on all S5's AFTER they stop putting out Security Updates, which is highly unlikely since it is Verizon, they've never done it before, and there's no end to Security Updates in sight.
B: Someone at Samsung or Verizon leaks an engineering bootloader. This is the most likely scenario since it's happened before. First, in my experience, with the VZW S3, and the latest being with the S7. There's still hope but it may rely on someone from within Verizon or Samsung feeling bad for us.
Sorry

@Dudash Any idea how to go from the Dev-friendly QD1 version you uploaded to a TWRP flashable zip file which resembles the jrkruse VZW_QA1_STOCK_ROOTED_DEODEXED.zip? I really like to debloat and root before flashing. Thanks!

New Update - QI2

According to the Verizon Galaxy S5 Update Page:
Android® Security Patch Level: 2017–08-01
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patches on your device.
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This is basically the same thing they are doing with other devices. Since Samsung never released their September Security patch due to them addressing the BlueBorne problem, they have been re-releasing the QH* updates as QI* but they include the BlueBorne patch. For some reason, Verizon didn't include the BlueBorne patch in the changelog like they have been for every other phone.
For example. The Galaxy S6, Galaxy S8, and Galaxy S8+ updates all say
Includes: Blueborne security patch
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android® security patches on your device.
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Who knows why they chose to include the exact same changelog as the prior update with the same security patch. Whatever. Verizon sucks. We all know it.
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
Also, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be doing this though because the screen on my S5 is going bad (flickering and flashing green whenever I bring it out of sleep) so this weekend I'm getting an S8+.

so its safe to say that the new modem ql2 is pretty much the same sa the previous update?

Updated to this build from QH2, flashed in odin, then booted up, reflashed TWRP and SU, froze system updater all good. If you do end up leaving, this will just be another loss for this model as no one else is updating the stock images anymore.

Thank you for your work on this. Does this have root, and if not, do those of us with locked bootloaders have a way to keep root and safestrap?
Tell us how the S8+ goes and if you can unlock the bootloader and root that. Thanks again!
Dudash said:
Stock No-Wipe Firmware:
*This will remove Developer Status/Lock your Bootloader*
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME.tar.md5.zip
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_Aboot.tar.md5.zip
Also, I'm not sure how much longer I'll be doing this though because the screen on my S5 is going bad (flickering and flashing green whenever I bring it out of sleep) so this weekend I'm getting an S8+.
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For the record, this loses root, and loses safestrap. I'm too dumb to know how to root this since I can't get TWRP on this phone, so I'm going to hope the way back to root and safestrap is get back Kitkat and then up to PB1 starting over using these steps.. This will probably be better for someone who knows what they're doing or just wants to upgrade for the security updates and doesn't care about root.
androidman807 said:
Thank you for your work on this. Does this have root, and if not, do those of us with locked bootloaders have a way to keep root and safestrap?
Tell us how the S8+ goes and if you can unlock the bootloader and root that. Thanks again!
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I have a 15 Emmc chip and unlocked the bootloader via this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
I flashed EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip to my phone. I also have TWRP installed.
Now, if I understand all this correctly, I can simply flash your Developler Boatloader friendly version via TWRP? This will upgrade my OS to the latest update? Then flash Magisk to get root back?
This all seems too simple.

You will also have to re-flash TWRP via Odon.

kevin98208 said:
I have a 15 Emmc chip and unlocked the bootloader via this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
I flashed EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip to my phone. I also have TWRP installed.
Now, if I understand all this correctly, I can simply flash your Developler Boatloader friendly version via TWRP? This will upgrade my OS to the latest update? Then flash Magisk to get root back?
This all seems too simple.
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HolyHog said:
You will also have to re-flash TWRP via Odon.
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I too followed the instructions in the thread above for a CID 15 eMMC.
I was unable to flash the "G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_ Aboot.tar.md5.zip" from the OP using TWRP, but was able to do it no problem using Odin 3.12 (AP option).
After flashing that I then used Odin again (AP option) to flash the latest TWRP (https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.1.1-0-klte.img.tar.html). I then did another factory reset on the phone (since I had already just wiped my data following the bootloader instructions) and reinstalled Magisk from TWRP and MagiskManager.
Everything looks great so far. Thanks for this update OP and for those of you providing guidance.

I have G900VVRU2DPD1 with unlocked bootloader and twrp 3.0.0-0.
Can I flash the
Developer Bootloader Friendly/No Aboot No-Wipe Firmware:
G900VVRU2DQI2_G900VVZW2DQI2_G900VVRU2DQI2_HOME_No_ Aboot.tar.md5.zip ?
If yes, after flashing, will my bootloader remain PD1 unlocked? Is it OK to have unlocked PD1 bootloader with DQI2 firmware?
Will the TWRP and root be lost? And how I can get back TWRP? Using ODIN? If root is lost then can not use flashify to flash TWRP.
If using odin to flash TWRP, then I can just flash supersu zip in zip to get root back, right?
Thanks.

I guess this is slightly off topic since it's not about this specific firmware version, but here goes ~
How do you guys go about extracting firmware/modems from stock ROM updates?? It boggles my mind lol. I'm running a OP3T now, but am working on an old device (and I still have my old S5 too). Over the years it appears people are now able to do this process for most devices and make it flashable one way or another.
I wish I understood how this gets done (and possibly figure out how to do it myself). Would love a guide / video / brief explanation with terms I could look up if it's long & involved??
Thanks for the work!

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How do you guys go about extracting firmware/modems from stock ROM updates??
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Stock ROM update is just a tar archive with files inside.
The names of the files are mostly self-explaining.
Use some tool to access the archive, like Total Commander or 7zip archiver.

bbsc said:
Stock ROM update is just a tar archive with files inside.
The names of the files are mostly self-explaining.
Use some tool to access the archive, like Total Commander or 7zip archiver.
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Hmmm and then to make flashable??

purplepenguin said:
Hmmm and then to make flashable??
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Just pack what you want into tar archive and it will be flashable.
No need to attach checksum.
But it's possible too.
Say, this tar-file is flashable:

Missing apps
TraderJack said:
and reinstalled Magisk from TWRP and MagiskManager.
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Can I reuse the same Magisk from the "EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip" file from the other thread on how to unlock bootloader and root, or should I download the latest Magisk and MagiskManager?
Edit 1: Okay, I installed Magisk after updating to the latest QI2 and am rooted. However, I found that I'm missing busybox and safestrap. Do I have to reinstall both of those as well or can I just reinstall busybox?
Also, QI2 lost tether/hotspot capability as it reverted back to asking to purchase the service (I'm also on the old grandfathered unlimited plan)...is there a way to get it back as when on rooted QB2?
Edit 2: Did some more research while hiding at work...so now I know, having TWRP recovery is enough and just need to reinstall busybox.
Now still need to find a way to get hotspot capability back like when on the rooted magisk QB2...
Thanks