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Verizon rolling out Stagefright patch for Galaxy S5

Verizon is rolling out Stagefright OTA patch for Galaxy S5. I installed and tested the patch. My phone is stock/un-rooted, and appears to be working fine after the patch.

What android version?

G900VVRU2BOG5 is the new update VZ rolling out...
I have captured the update.zip OTA ..
Let me know if some needs for research. .
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JavaManRules-GS4 said:
G900VVRU2BOG5 is the new update VZ rolling out...
I have captured the update.zip OTA ..
Let me know if some needs for research. .
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I think you missed posting in a couple hundred other threads...

Or you can just use viper4android, kill stagefright, and tell Verizon, "Thanks, but no thanks--I'm in this for _me_ now."
I am not entirely sure what that means, but man, the day when this contract ends cannot come soon enough.

What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???

skyhawk21 said:
What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
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5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?

skyhawk21 said:
What version of android OS are we at now with all these updates? Is it still 5.0???
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Pretty sure it's still 5.0. I don't think the S5 will be getting any more updates, it's at the end of its software cycle since 5.0, this update was only released for the stagefright fix.
AXMWBS said:
5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
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No. Verizon's own custom OE1 is the reason that it's not rootable. Once you have the OE1 Kernel or higher, you cannot root unless they find another exploit. I doubt they will considering it's an older phone that's already being phased out in terms of support.

AXMWBS said:
5.0.2 I think... but does this mean the OE1 unrootable phone is fixed? Can the G900Vs with this build be rooted now?
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You forgot "Am I currently dreaming? ? Bfkddg? ? "

So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?

AXMWBS said:
So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
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If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.

ldeveraux said:
If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
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It does exist, but my phone cant be rooted now...
Which brings me to my next question...
As of today, which Verizon Phones can be rooted still?

AXMWBS said:
So... no carbon rom.... Do I need to take my phone back since I still have about 9 days and get something different, or deal with it...?
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Take it back. You have a "new" phone that basically has no support for it anymore. If you have something to use currently other than the S5, I'd consider waiting till the new Google Nexus 5 or 6 2015 edition coming out this year. That should have root and an unlocked bootloader (Google wouldn't stand for Verizon locking down their phone).
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It does exist, but my phone cant be rooted now...
Which brings me to my next question...
As of today, which Verizon Phones can be rooted still?
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You would have to find a phone you like, go to that forum, and check. I believe any phone with an unlocked bootloader can always be rooted? And I'm pretty sure the Google nexus 5/6 (the old ones) will always be rootable.
I'm jumping ship from Samsung (I wanted to move to the Note at one point, but Samsung screwed up big time with their phones trying to make it like an iPhone, and with Samsung/Verizon in bed with locking up root/bootloader).

ldeveraux said:
If it doesn't already exist for this phone, it won't in the future.
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Spartan117H3 said:
Take it back. You have a "new" phone that basically has no support for it anymore. If you have something to use currently other than the S5, I'd consider waiting till the new Google Nexus 5 or 6 2015 edition coming out this year. That should have root and an unlocked bootloader (Google wouldn't stand for Verizon locking down their phone).
You would have to find a phone you like, go to that forum, and check. I believe any phone with an unlocked bootloader can always be rooted? And I'm pretty sure the Google nexus 5/6 (the old ones) will always be rootable.
I'm jumping ship from Samsung (I wanted to move to the Note at one point, but Samsung screwed up big time with their phones trying to make it like an iPhone, and with Samsung/Verizon in bed with locking up root/bootloader).
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What about the HTC One M8 and M9. Are they rootable? I just want to be able to customize more than my wallpaper and font.. I want themes and color schemes and message skins that aren't apps because that drains my battery.

AXMWBS said:
What about the HTC One M8 and M9. Are they rootable? I just want to be able to customize more than my wallpaper and font.. I want themes and color schemes and message skins that aren't apps because that drains my battery.
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There's a search bar at the top of XDA where you can enter a device. It also allows you to specify which carrier as well. This is from the M9 forum. Says you need a JAVA card which is expensive, but it unlocks the phone/allows root. You can also donate (usually $20-60) users to do it for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t-s-off-how-root-s-off-verizon-m9-20-t3123178
I have no idea about the M8, seems to be the same, have to have S-OFF or whatever the heck that means. Do research yourself if you want the phone.

I don't think I saw anyone ask this yet...
If I'm currently rooted with OE1, can i take this update and stay rooted? or will i loose root and not be able to get root again?
thanks

Del

owenrg said:
I don't think I saw anyone ask this yet...
If I'm currently rooted with OE1, can i take this update and stay rooted? or will i loose root and not be able to get root again?
thanks
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Follow the instructions in muniz_ri's thread. He hasn't released the deodexed version though. You should never take ota when rooted, and you should actually have it disabled as soon as you root. One user reported that they ota updated without losing root, but I'd never recommend it.

There is no benefit in disabling it. You have to authorize any update, so it cannot overwrite it on its own. The only reason to disable it is the popup after an update comes out which can be stopped by deleting the update.zip then having the install fail.

Two or three updates ago, I lost the ability to rotate my screen unless an app forces it to rotate, now with this update my phone no longer reads sd cards, and in fact boot loops if there is one inserted. I've done a lot of searching, both when the initial problem manifested, and now with the new problem, but haven't seen anyone with a fix. Any suggestions?
Verizon sm-g900v, latest update g900vvru2bog5,

Root

Has anybody been able to root this phone yet?
I'm new to Huawei (coming from Samsung) so don't have any experience on rooting with this brand and any help would be appreciated.
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Alta1r said:
Has anybody been able to root this phone yet?
I'm new to Huawei (coming from Samsung) so don't have any experience on rooting with this brand and any help would be appreciated.
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Not yet, but hopefully an unlocked bootloader and root are in the cards....

Root root roooottt!!!

Huawei requires us to wait 2 weeks after owning the phone and logging into Huawei's servers. Then, they'll allow us to get an unlock code for the bootloader.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, rooting will be a piece of cake.

Thanks. I guess you need to activate the Huawei ID for this?
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duraaraa said:
Huawei requires us to wait 2 weeks after owning the phone and logging into Huawei's servers. Then, they'll allow us to get an unlock code for the bootloader.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, rooting will be a piece of cake.
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Yes, it was like this for the P8 Max as well. I had it rooted. I can't wait!

galaxys said:
Not yet, but hopefully an unlocked bootloader and root are in the cards....
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Hi, I just bought a mate 9 and i wonder if there is a site that i can trust and root my phone. Is there a rooting out for this yet?
Thank you.

bluecry said:
Hi, I just bought a mate 9 and i wonder if there is a site that i can trust and root my phone. Is there a rooting out for this yet?
Thank you.
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No, haven't seen anything. Some people here are testing, and they will post details once successful....

I rooted my last two phones (Note 2 and 4) but I'm wondering if it's a big deal for the Mate 9.
It's got really good control of unwanted apps, and I suspect there won't be any custom ROMs for a while.
So what are you guys hoping to do with a rooted Mate 9?

RR-99 said:
and I suspect there won't be any custom ROMs for a while.
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If I recall correctly there are 2 custom ROMs floating around already, a Chinese and an Italian one.
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[Snapdragon]New OREO Leak w/ March Security Patch Build ARC6

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Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.

BEWARE!! Thats a new boot loader... v2! you wont be able to do a full factory restore until a v2 bootloader odin file is released.
That being said, how do you like it? any differences?

piehlg92 said:
Is this a downgrade? Bc my screenshot is from just now and it's the unlocked us variant running the same build it shipped with but has had an update waiting to be installed for about a week. And my number Is higher than yours.
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You're on B7 he is on C6......C is newer build
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Change log?

BoboBrazil said:
Change log?
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They don't provide change log, just the update.zip.
-March Security Patch

@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?

kcodya said:
@AndroidDevices: Could you check something for me? Download AIDA64 from the Play Store, go into the app, select "Display" and look for a date. What is it?
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GPU Version date? 2/1/18

I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
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I keep getting E2014: odm partition fails to recover after going to ARB7.

daddymikey1975 said:
I wonder why they upgraded the bootloader and what feature or exploit they removed ?
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If you want root I wouldn't update....

lightninbug said:
If you want root I wouldn't update....
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I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
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daddymikey1975 said:
I'm definitely not updating for a while. This ain't my first rodeo with Samsung lol
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You will probably be waiting quite awhile.... As I stated in my thread, little to NO devs are working on root for the s9/+... I've seen one Korean user mention he was trying in another forum for us SD users, and ONE other guy... That's it, just 2 people and myself. Don't expect anything before Christmas.

The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...

Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.

mweinbach said:
Dude, dont post these. I roasted you enough on reddit. The basics, these are bad updates to use unless I can verify them before. Bl updates are dangerous. Also just dont use them dude, the website could be shut down any day because of people like you.
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Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.

cledee said:
Why are these bad updates?
These updates from sam firm science allowed a lot of us to get onto oreo beta. If you know how to recover your phone why is this a problem. OP explained the risk with the bootloader.
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Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.

AndroidDevices said:
The only member (SAMFail creaters) i know working on ROOT doesnt have the device but has a tester... Its gonna be a while...
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Actually, cancel that, he is no longer trying root methods SAMFail has been PATCHED! So, it gonna be even longer until ROOT....

I may just go to international S9+ if there root seems like a false hope on the SD variant. The only issue would be VoLTE and WiFi calling, oh and Samsung suddenly restricting call recording apps on international variant. I tried flashing those Engboot from other thread with no luck btw.

mweinbach said:
Because NEVER do bl updates. Btw check my post history, I did Note8 Oreo. Also I work with the dude who makes the site. I know this stuff. That's why I am saying it's a bad idea.
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"NEVER" do BL updates is a bit dramatic, don't you think?
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Vzw OPM2.171019.029 - can it be rooted?

I have been able to gain root access to all my vzw devices except the latest LG G4 I received after mainboard repair.
Is there a way to root the vzw Pixel 2 XL I bought yesterday with 8.1.0 Security Patch Level April 5, 2018 - Build number OPM2.171019.029 ?
At this point the main reason I want to root the phone is to install Viper4Android.
Thanks,

nopes

munchy_cool said:
nopes
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That was my conclusion - thanks for confirming!

dsteinschneider said:
That was my conclusion - thanks for confirming!
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may want to read this, you have a 2xl but you posted in pixel 2 forum.

munchy_cool said:
may want to read this, you have a 2xl but you posted in pixel 2 forum.
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My bad - I was under the impression for some reason that the two were lumped together.

No, but the pxl2 xl forum is an LG based phone and a known dev for the v20 thinks he may have just cracked MANY lg phones. It's looking very promising for unlocked bootloader on the xl in the very near future. I recommend disabling updates for the moment just Incase.

mrkhigh said:
No, but the pxl2 xl forum is an LG based phone and a known dev for the v20 thinks he may have just cracked MANY lg phones. It's looking very promising for unlocked bootloader on the xl in the very near future. I recommend disabling updates for the moment just Incase.
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It's no closer now than it was in October when the device was released. He might as well take the updates, the phone is not getting rooted. Most have given up even trying.

Okay.
Op, If you'd like to read what I was talking about
Start on page 93 or so. It may not pan out, but it looks very promising.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/temp-root-bounty-verizon-users-t3710652/page93

MsmDownloadTool hunting

Is it time to start guessing what the URL on https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/ will be?
My best guess was https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OP7P/guacamole_21.O.07_190512.rar but no luck.
Edit: Found the EU one! https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OP7Pro/guacamole_21_E.08_190515.rar

OnePlus is definitely using this as the root directory: https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OP7Pro/

Does this mean we can unlock the T-Mobile variant with this?

Exathi said:
Does this mean we can unlock the T-Mobile variant with this?
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Yes, this program will literally transform the T-Mobile variant into the international version you can buy from OnePlus directly. There is literally no difference between the two, you get the same OTAs as international version just as if you bought it from OnePlus

Holy hell. I found it.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OP7Pro/guacamole_21_E.08_190515.rar

LLStarks said:
Holy hell. I found it.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OP7Pro/guacamole_21_E.08_190515.rar
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Woot time to unlock this thing

LLStarks said:
Holy hell. I found it.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OP7Pro/guacamole_21_E.08_190515.rar
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Has a password, though.

But now we know the filename. This one is apparently for 9.5.4 on the EU model (GM1913). Can't find one for the other builds. Maybe it works for US/Global/India.

Vanhoud said:
Yes, this program will literally transform the T-Mobile variant into the international version you can buy from OnePlus directly. There is literally no difference between the two, you get the same OTAs as international version just as if you bought it from OnePlus
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I believe the 6t tmobile version after the conversion could get over the air update. U have to.inject the updates manually. Quote me if im wrong but that was one of thw reason why i didnt convert my 6t.

eduardmc said:
I believe the 6t tmobile version after the conversion could get over the air update. U have to.inject the updates manually. Quote me if im wrong but that was one of thw reason why i didnt convert my 6t.
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Not true. OTAs worked fine after full conversion.

LLStarks said:
But now we know the filename. This one is apparently for 9.5.4 on the EU model (GM1913). Can't find one for the other builds. Maybe it works for US/Global/India.
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I'm going to try on my T-Mobile version hope everything goes well

engMTW said:
Not true. OTAs worked fine after full conversion.
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U should have no issues with OTA, the tool turns ur phone back to as it was in the box, it relock bootloader, u roots and stock recovery, now there are some out there that could be modded to not delete userdata and no relock bootloader which means no incremental OTAs

twinnfamous said:
I'm going to try on my T-Mobile version hope everything goes well
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So anyone know the password? Lol

Exathi said:
So anyone know the password? Lol
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Nope just realized I downloaded for nothing.

would this remove sim lock?

Nekromantik said:
would this remove sim lock?
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No but we can at least unlock the bootloader on the T-Mobile version

Permanent SIM unlock can probably be done with fastboot commands after a bootloader unlock.

I should have the US (OnePlus Store, not T-Mobile) MSMdownloadtool tomorrow, with the password. Stay tuned on that front.

Exathi said:
No but we can at least unlock the bootloader on the T-Mobile version
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Thats only thing I want.
I wont have the tMobile one im in the UK and getting 5G variant and it might be sim locked but want to unlock bootloader and not wait 6 months before they give me unlock code.

I just called OP for the literally the 10th time today.
I told them I don't care about my warranty.. I just want the msm tool and unlock. Bin generator. They said that their technical support team is working on it. They also said they will be sending me an email with either the link for the MSM tool either today or tomorrow.
I doubt they will just give a token generator out but once we Hve our hands on the msm tool. We can sort some things out.