i just got this phone and it is awesome except when the prior owner updated the firmware it no longer is rooted. there is a built in app called super su but it is missing a binary file it says needs to be installed to root the phone? also as a backup i am trying to find a mirrored link or a working link for the most current android firmware for my model. can anyone please help me by providing simple, basic easy to understand way how to root my phone, what free app will be needed to root it and last a link for the firmware. it just says on the container the phone was in blu studio 5.0 c there is no hd written next to the model description. thank you for taking time to read this.
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Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search uncovered a great thread detailing how to root this phone:
[How-To] BLU Studio 5.0 C (D536U) – Rooting, Recovery Install, Flash Latest Stock Rom
That thread also contains a link to the latest stock firmware for your device. For future reference you can find the specific device forum for this phone here:
Blu Studio 5
Good luck!
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i tried the link for the factory rom and it was a dead link said file was no longer there for download. to be honest since there is alot involved in flashing the phone with the most current firmware available i am going to just pass and just keep what the phone currently has firmware wise. i do not want to by mistake brick the phone. all i really want to do is have on hand a copy of the most current firmware for my phone so in the event i need to re-flash it i can. i have tried seeking the firmware file for the phone but keep hitting dead links. thank you for your time. if u do have a live link so i can download a up to date firmware for the phone i could use that. thank you
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Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. A quick search uncovered a great thread detailing how to root this phone:
[How-To] BLU Studio 5.0 C (D536U) – Rooting, Recovery Install, Flash Latest Stock Rom
That thread also contains a link to the latest stock firmware for your device. For future reference you can find the specific device forum for this phone here:
Blu Studio 5
Good luck!
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I can't seem to find what you're looking for, it's probably best to ask in the q&a section for your device here:
Studio 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
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No response in two days, thread closed.
Anyone have or know how to get the downloads form this post "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763291"
I cannot download or find the "ROM V6" or "CWM Touch" files. 0 byte files
I know it is old, but it will be my first phone to test CWM or ROM flash (already have root ) without consequence.
Thx for the read and hopefully the help
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Anyone have or know how to get the downloads form this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763291. I cannot download or find the "ROM V6" or "CWM Touch" files. 0 byte files. I know it is old, but it will be my first phone to test CWM or ROM flash (already have root ) without consequence. Thx for the read and hopefully the help
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I'm sorry but, that thread appears to be an abandoned project...
But, the following thread should be what you're looking for. If you have further questions, then you should be able to obtain further assistance within that thread.
[ROM][ROOT][CWMv6CTRv3.0-PhilZ\TWRPv2.8][MT6589T-16GB-KK4.4.2] BLU Life Play X L102 by lopestom
FYI: The first post (aka OP) does specify "L102a".
Good Luck!
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- Any process (like updating your modem) via Odin/TWRP/CWM is simple/easy to do but, as always, if your not sure of what your doing and don't do your research (ie... searching, asking questions, etc... first), then you take the risk of damaging your device.
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1. If not already done, be sure your PC/LPTP has the latest "Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones" installed.
2. Download the Firmware and extract the ".tar.md5" file needed from one of the download links (below).
3. Reboot your device in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
4. Connect the USB cable to the Device and PC.
5. Open Odin and select the PDA/AP and choose the ".tar.md5" Firmware file you downloaded.
{Please Note: It's typically reccomended to use Odin v3.12-v3.15 (other versions may also work).
6. In Odin, please be sure not to make any additional selections than the default that was already selected when you opened Odin.
{Please Note: ONLY if using a PIT file, be sure you select the "re-partition" option.
7. Select "Start" at the bottom & be patient for the process to complete as it can take some time for Odin to finish. Once Finished, Odin should reflect a Green "PASS" when completed (The device will also reboot automatically when done).
PRIMARY DOWNLOAD LINK (FIRMWARE)
SM-G900V Stock Firmware - Android File Host
PLEASE NOTE: The AFH Firmware Downloads are compressed in a ZIP to conserve on Bandwith/Space. Be sure you decompress/unzip the download for the ".tar.md5" needed.
PRIMARY DOWNLOAD LINK (PIT)
SM-G900V Pit File - XDA DevDB Downloads
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SM-G900V Pit File - Android File Host
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[FIRMWARE/PIT]Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 {SM-G900V/KLTEVZW}[ODIN], ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
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Ibuprophen
Source Code: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
Based On: SM-G900V - Samsung Stock Firmware
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: G900VVRU2DQL1
Stable Release Date: 2017-12-07
Created 2018-03-01
Last Updated 2019-06-20
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- The remaining 2 Firmware Files should be uploaded within a few days and will be announced when they are available.
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Alright, this is great thank you! I have a noob question. I have the g900v with unlooked BL and I have the latest modem but an older BL.
.will flashing the newest tar give me the ever illusive matched pair without locking the BL?
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Alright, this is great thank you! I have a noob question. I have the g900v with unlooked BL and I have the latest modem but an older BL. Will flashing the newest tar give me the ever illusive matched pair without locking the BL?
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Flashing any one of these will restore your device to its default state, to include locking up your bootloader.
It's extremely rare for a device, with an unlocked bootloader, to require or benefit from updating the bootloader itself unless it was to repair something like
Unbricking it.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
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Hello! I am currently running a PHX ROM - Stock MM - baseband version QA1, build number MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPK1, it is a port from the S7. I have a locked boot loader - CD11 chip.
Is it possible to flash the QL1 update to this phone on this ROM, or do I need to go all the way back to stock? (hope not....)
Thanks!
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Hello! I am currently running a PHX ROM - Stock MM - baseband version QA1, build number MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPK1, it is a port from the S7. I have a locked boot loader - CD11 chip. Is it possible to flash the QL1 update to this phone on this ROM, or do I need to go all the way back to stock? (hope not....) Thanks!
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This looks like a 2 part type of question but, I believe that it can be answered with 1 part of it since I believe that you may be looking for something else and got a bit confused regarding this specific thread.
Are you actually looking for the Baseband Modem Update for your G900F device?
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Hello!
I am looking to update to QL1 from QA1, but I am using a ported stock based ROM. I am unsure if using the files here will allow the phone to work. The phone is really a G900V (VZW) but registers as a 900F as it's a ported ROM
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Hello! I am looking to update to QL1 from QA1, but I am using a ported stock based ROM. I am unsure if using the files here will allow the phone to work. The phone is really a G900V (VZW) but registers as a 900F as it's a ported ROM
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I understand what your asking now... :thumbup:
Go to your devices "Settings Menu" then "About phone" and tell me what it states under the "Baseband version".
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Awesome!
G900VVRS2DQA1.
My main reason for trying this is to get my security updates from Nov 2016 security updates to a much better patch.
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Awesome! G900VVRS2DQA1. My main reason for trying this is to get my security updates from Nov 2016 security updates to a much better patch.
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Okay, we're getting somewhere here. :thumbup:
Your question is, in fact, a 2 part question...
1) Your Baseband is out of date:
Your Baseband is kind of a set of drivers that controls a few things that's tied to your Modem that controls Mobile Data, LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth etc...
Yours reflects the "QA1" and there's been 7 updates to it since that was released.
Go to the following thread and use Odin to flash the "QL1" Update.
[BASEBAND-FIRMWARE-MODEMS]Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 {SM-G900V/KLTEVZW}[ODIN] by Ibuprophen
Please remember that the above Modem update will not affect your firmware that's installed. It only updates your Baseband Modem. When it finishes flashing, you can go to the About area and see the update there.
2) Specifically regarding the Security Patches:
This is Firmware ROM specific...
If you flash the latest Stock Firmware to your device, indeed the Security Patches will be installed but, if you port that Custom Firmware back to your device, you'll loose those security patches from the Stock Firmware.
The Developer of the Firmware that's installed on your device will have to implement and update the Custom Firmware specifically for Security Patches.
Basically, if you have an outdated Custom Firmware for your device, and want to keep a Custom Firmware installed, then your best bet is to use another Custom Firmware that's more up to date.
I hope that I had explained this okay via text...
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This help very much!
So updating to QL1 using that thread will update my modem.
If I want the latest security patch I need to do one of two things:
1. Hope JKruse updates the ROM
2. Go back to stock and update normally.
Thank you!!!
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This help very much!.....
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Yes for the first one and, the second, see if there's another option for your device if you don't want to revert back to stock.
I wish you the best of luck!
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Hi, can someone tell me please if any of these are multi CSC? Thanks!
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ridenickel9 said:
Hello! I am currently running a PHX ROM - Stock MM - baseband version QA1, build number MMB29M.G900FXXS1CPK1, it is a port from the S7. I have a locked boot loader - CD11 chip.
Is it possible to flash the QL1 update to this phone on this ROM, or do I need to go all the way back to stock? (hope not....)
Thanks!
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Are you using Phoenix Rom on a Cid 11? How is that possible?
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Hi, can someone tell me please if any of these are multi CSC? Thanks!.....
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The provided Stock Firmware and Pit on this thread is for ALL Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 devices (kltevzw / SM-G900V).
Just don't confuse this with the separate Firmware Modem files. This is the Stock Firmware for restoring the device back to factory stock.
The thread with the Modem files are only for Updating the Firmwares Modem only. The Modem Files are pulled from the stock Firmware.
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Ibuprophen said:
The provided Stock Firmware and Pit on this thread is for ALL Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 devices (kltevzw / SM-G900V).
Just don't confuse this with the separate Firmware Modem files. This is the Stock Firmware for restoring the device back to factory stock.
The thread with the Modem files are only for Updating the Firmwares Modem only. The Modem Files are pulled from the stock Firmware.
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Thanks for answering. When trying for example *#06# it doesn't work, says invalid mml code. Is there any way I can have all CSC codes working?
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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Thanks for answering. When trying for example *#06# it doesn't work, says invalid mml code. Is there any way I can have all CSC codes working? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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This looks like your device isn't a G900V...
It looks like more like another Galaxy S5 variant like a G900F.
This will only work on G900V devices. It doesn't make a device a G900V.
EDIT: I just wanted to further clarify this point @xddd00... The "CSC" is the "Country Specific Code". If you look at the following link, you'll see that the SM-G900V has the "USA (Verizon)" specified and there's NO other "Stock" Firmware options available for this specific device for other Countries.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/
This specific device WILL NOT allow for other "Stock Firmware" to be installed BUT, if this devices Bootloader was Unlocked, then the option to install a "Custom Firmware" opens up.
I hope that I had clarified this better via text... :thumbup:
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Ibuprophen said:
This looks like your device isn't a G900V...
It looks like more like another Galaxy S5 variant like a G900F.
This will only work on G900V devices. It doesn't make a device a G900V.
EDIT: I just wanted to further clarify this point @xddd00... The "CSC" is the "Country Specific Code". If you look at the following link, you'll see that the SM-G900V has the "USA (Verizon)" specified and there's NO other "Stock" Firmware options available for this specific device for other Countries.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/
This specific device WILL NOT allow for other "Stock Firmware" to be installed BUT, if this devices Bootloader was Unlocked, then the option to install a "Custom Firmware" opens up.
I hope that I had clarified this better via text... [emoji106]
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Yes, thank you for clarifying this.
My device is a G900V, Cid 11... CSC codes are not working but I guess I don't have any other solution available...
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Yes, thank you for clarifying this. My device is a G900V, Cid 11... CSC codes are not working but I guess I don't have any other solution available... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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I've seen this before...
There's been members who had a device that pointed to one variant but, was actually another variant.
I'll have to admit that I'm not completely sure about how it was done but, you should be able to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to the Galaxy S5 and Variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Let them know that everything looks like a SM-G900V with CID11 but, after attempting to flash the Official SM-G900V Stock Firmware, you are having issues with the CSC being incorrect.
Something similar to the above but, it does get to the bottom line for your question.
I may chime in, if needed, to help clarify what I know about it.
Good Luck!
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I've got my bootloader unlocked and am on a version of Oreo but Google Play Services isn't working....I'd like to get it working or install a ROM with no bloat and gPay working....I'm running the latest TWRP 3.2.1-0
I'd like to hear some good recommendations as this device is so awesome and is still very usable to this day and there are just so many roms and I can't figure out which ones work with my model (16GB) because there are so many threads in this sub forum, post links as they are super appreciated.
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I've got my bootloader unlocked and am on a version of Oreo but Google Play Services isn't working.....
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Have you tried to manually update the Play Services?
The following link is to the latest version related (apparently one was released today).
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-12-8-72-release/
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
Have you tried to manually update the Play Services?
The following link is to the latest version related (apparently one was released today).
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-12-8-72-release/
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Which version should I install for the device?
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Which version should I install for the device?
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The following is what's installed on my G900V device (as of the last recent update).
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...2-8-74-000308-204998136-android-apk-download/
Keep in mind that this device uses the "arm-v7a" and the default DPI is the "480dpi".
You should be all set...
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Thanks @Ibuprophen just installed the APK and waiting for a reboot, will post if successful or not
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Thanks @Ibuprophen just installed the APK and waiting for a reboot, will post if successful or not
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it worked! now I see "deactivate" button on Google Play Services, however the Play Store is working great! Gonna clean up the clutter on this device and get ready to drawer it dX
I have an old Smartphone : Samsung Galaxy S I9003.
I only use it to listen to Amazon Music.
On the device Cyanogenmod 11 is instatlled.
Since some Days, I got an message from Amazon-Music (inside of the app), that the Song could not be played, because the device is rooted.
Before some weeks there where no Problem with the same device, so it seems amazon has added this "feature" to his App now.
I've tried to install an older Version of Amazon-Music-App (7.9.2), but the same Message appears.
Question: Is there a way to downgrade the Amazon-Music-App, to make it work with the device again, or may they use Codepush, or some Kind of Server-Checking technology to figure out if my device is rooted.
If Downgrade is possible, since which version was the "root-checker" implemented in amazon-music-app?
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I have an old Smartphone : Samsung Galaxy S I9003.
I only use it to listen to Amazon Music........
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I don't have this device (Samsung Galaxy SL I9003) and there's nothing I can see on the forum regarding your issue but, you do have a choice to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867905
... or you can always try to update your Custom Firmware to the following Unofficial LineageOS 14.1 that's specific to your device as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3662745
Good Luck!
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