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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
I don't have that specific device but, I did locate the following threads with a similar/same issue as yours.

One or more of them should, hopefully, have a solution, give you an idea for a solution OR if you can't find a solution, you can post your question there in hopes that someone there may be able to provide you with some guidance in obtaining a solution.

https://androidforums.com/threads/galaxy-s5-is-stuck-in-unrepairable-boot-loop.916660

https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26380

https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32534

Please keep in mind that even though the xda-developers Forum does have a ton of resources and others for helping out with issues, there's other very good websites that has a great deal of helpful resources as well.

I wish you the best of luck!

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thanas:
seems its unfixable because i have checked almost all threads available on the topic.

its weird however because when by luck i managed to get it working it worked stable until a reboot. and as far as recovery it might go in by chance.

really weird all it does now is just boot up normally however the screen remains switched off.

tried all usual steps possible as stated in my thread :(
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naut138:
Hi. Hoping I can find some help here.

My s5 broke and my buddy gave me his old S5 Active. I'm grateful, but it seems to be running a custom rom that im not really a fan of.

It says my model number is SM-G900A, but when I google that to find the stock rom, it just says S5. Nothing about active. When I try to find an s5 active model number I usually see G870A and I can't seem to find the stock rom for that one?

Pretty confused with this. Did he install one that was meant for the S5 or something?

I'm wanting to restore the factory rom, update everything, and root again and put a rom of my choosing on there if possible...

All that being said, I have no idea what I'm doing and not sure exactly where to start because of the whole active/not active thing.

If anyone can point me in the right direction to get started it would be very much appreciated.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Hi,

What is your model version from:

1. Label inside the phone (behind the battery)?

2. Displayed in odin mode (vol down+home+power)?

What is your current firmware version (you can install "Phone info" / Firmware section)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naut138:
Oooo, I didn't even think to look back there. SM-G870A. Odin says the same thing.

From that I assume I'm looking for a stock G870A rom? Suggestions on a safe place to download that?

Hopefully I can handle it from there, but if there's a good thread for the active i'd love to see it.. not finding a whole lot.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
OK, I see.

Unfortunately the only official firmware for this phone available at sammobile.com is android 4.4.2: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5-active/SM-G870A/

What is your current firmware? (bootloader, PDA, CSC?)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naut138:
eesh, I can't really justify paying that much for one download :eek:

Firmware (Build number?): TMS5-3.0.LRX21T.G900FXXU1BOC7

I'm not sure where to find the rest of that :confused:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Phone info app please from Google play :)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naut138:
Oh!

Bootloader: G870AUCU1BOC5

PDA: G900FXXU1BOC7

CSC: G900AATT3BOC4

Also according to that- "Latest Firmware: Not found."
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
It looks like you are on lollipop 5.0 G870A bootloader but G900F firmware.

If you want to update to the latest firmware (even 6.0.1 is available for your phone but not on sammobile.com) stick to the At&T Samsung Galaxy S5 subforum.

I found this thread which looks very promising:

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g870a-updates-ph4-t3494717
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Naut138:
"If your baseband and and bootloader version don't match, there is something wrong and you need to flash stock firmware (look at the bottom of this post)"

I guess that applies to me? My firmware matches that firmware number, it's the bootloader that's off. If I do that it should make them match and I can continue, yeah?

Where should I stop on that list if I want root again? I think I read that 6.0.1 can't be rooted (may have changed, old post)?

Should I be posting all these questions on that thread instead?

Thanks so much for all the help. :good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Hi,

I made some reading and it seems that the highest rooted version of G870A firmware is android 5.0 (OF3). But the best is to ask users who have this phones.

Look into this post:

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g870aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3161733

or ask any of your questions on Q&A forum dedicated for AT&T phones here:

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/help

Good luck!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T3KH3D:
Hi, I just made this post here:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/help/trouble-heimdall-t3695281

About being stuck trying to revert my S5 using Heimdall.

I need to get this phone reverted and rooted ASAP as I'm about to leave the country and the stupid Verizon bloatware is eating up all of my available memory, meaning nothing can synch!

I'm pretty much a total noob, so if you can help please assume I know next to nothing. What I know so far is that if I can get lollipop back onto this thing, then towelroot can help me get rid of the bloatware.

Many thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] issalegrand:
S5 Update

Worked with G900L. Thanks to ALL.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nightstalk3rs:
Hello all! I am essentially looking to install LineageOS on my Galaxy S5, but before proceeding, I know that I will need to update the bootloader in order to prevent issues, such as wifi not working. Currently I am running an old version of PhoenixROM with an old unlocked bootloader (I believe it is PB1).

I see that there are instructions in the original post on this thread on how to upgrade the bootloader, but I just came across jkruse's more recent post in that same thread on upgrading to the latest QF2 bootloader, which I've included below. I was wondering if all one needed to now is just follow these instructions, flashing our ROM of choice, such as LineageOS, as the last and final step? I'm hoping that it is this easy, but I am asking for advice in case I am incorrect.

If anyone has proceeded with the above procedure with no issues, or has any advice to add, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you to all in advance!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincom:
which exact s5 version/model number do u have, check under battery, as that will determine flashing instructions, at&t and iirc verizon have locked bootloaders
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nightstalk3rs:
Thanks for your response! I have the SM-900V (Verizon version) which indeed does have a locked bootloader. I have previously unlocked the bootloader with no issue, but the process of upgrading the bootloader seems a bit more complicated as from what i understand, the bootloader re-locks once you update it. Considering it's probably easy to brick when doing things with the bootloader, I thought I might ask if anyone has experience updating theirs on their Verizon Galaxy S5 :)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GhostKiller19:
Hi guys! I am using G900F running stock ROM rooted with xposed. I wanted to download the AOV game (Arena of Valor) from the Play Store. However, after installing I tried to open the app. It will show the loading screen with the loading bar and then suddenly it will return to the home screen.

I tried:

- reinstalling

- wiping cache and dalvik cache and reinstalling again

But nothing seems to work. When I was on Nemesis Reborn V4 it worked fine, but then I switched back to stock because it is more smoother. Any help?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
Hi all, just joined the forum, so if i'm in the wrong place for this qustion apologies

I have an galaxy s5 sm-g900f

I want to root it, i got hardly any apps that iv'e installed on it, and virtually no storage

Battery life is awful.

Ive tried every method to root my phone

Kingroot (via pc)

Kingo root (via pc)

Chainfire....

A ton of other so called one click root apps

Ive come to the conclusion that knox is causing the issue, however the option to disable it is greyed out, and despite what a lot of other forums say, iv'e found no option to uninstall it. Its a tricky one cant remove knox without root can't root with it.

Its frustrating as i know from forums that it has been achieved by others,

I like to add i have enabled developer options and enabled usb debugging, and downloaded necessary drivers.

Doesn't seem to be an oem unlock option

Thanks

Again sorry if im on wrong thread
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GhostKiller19:
Try this https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2696908
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
Thanks man i'll check it out!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
There are several ways to root your device.

You already received a link to one method.

Easiest way to root the S5 IMO is to flash CF-Auto-Root for "klte" (= SM-G900F) in PDA/AP section of Odin.

Or like I did it: First flash latest TWRP recovery, then flash SuperSU.zip in recovery.

It's your choice .... and good luck :good:

BTW, rooting will trip KNOX which can not be reverted AFAIK. So only continue if it's fine for you.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
well i tried the suggested method using chain fire, and my device got stuck in download mode, iv'e just had to reinstall marshmaloow 6.1, strangely it doesn't seem to have tripped knox.

would something called qualcomm secure boot cause any issues?

Im going to try the method you suggested

cheers for the advice

---------- Post added at 03:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:05 PM ----------

Ok iv'e downloaded what you suggested but, i'm not sure how to proceed, i also have a weird issue where files i put in my sd to flash in recovery don't show up in the device.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
As I said, first flash TWRP recovery (tar file) in AP section of Odin.

Have you done it already?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
I'm in the middle of doing it just now,

say's "please wait"

been like that for a couple of minutes

---------- Post added at 06:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:30 PM ----------

now CF isn't responding (facepalm)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
What CF?

After flashing TWRP recovery, install SuperSu.zip file in recovery.

So have you installed TWRP recovery successfully?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
Odins sorry i meant odin.

Odin isnt responding

Also the twrp tar, is only about 39kb

The one that came with odin is 33mb

Also their are 2 img files that came with it 'boot' and 'recovery'

Iv'e no idea what to do with them
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
It seems as though you may be confused about the TWRP files to use.

The TWRP file for Odin is the ".img.tar".

The TWRP file with just the ".img" is only for updating the recovery if you have TWRP already installed.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
thats the one i'm using the tar file, and odin just freezes, and then windows says its not responding,

iv'e tried downloading odin again, thought maybe the one i downloaded was corrupt, but alas it just keeps freezing.

Starting to wonder if my phones just not rootable
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
Which version of Odin are you using?

I used Odin v3.12.3 for my S5.

Sometimes using a different USB cable and/or a different USB port can make a difference.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S727:
Got it rooted!!! Thanks

Finally got it rooted

Twrps tar files were useless dont know if theres an issue they are maybe unaware of

I found a very specifically labeled tar (sm-g900f) on this website

http://techbeasts.com/root-galaxy-s5-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-and-install-twrp-recovery/

Hope this helps anyone who has similar issues to me

Also i had to run Odin with Admin privileges, in Windows 7 compatibility mode (if your using windows 10)

Uncheck auto reboot!!!!! Important!!!!

And dont use a usb hub or a crappy usb cable

Should i perhaps post this website link for the tar elsewhere on the support area? Make it easier to find?

Cheers again
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pelosmzls:
I have not rotation after upgrade to MM on samsung galaxy s5

Model sm-g900m
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Dial *#0*# then chose Sensor then try with Gyro sensor by performing Gyro selftest. If the result is "Fail" it most likely means hardware issue, if "Pass" then try with Factory reset (backup your data before).
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chamara02:
Galaxy S5 sm g900k screen problem

Hiii..

PIs help Mee..i want sum app for stop auto low brightness before last 5 second in screen timeout.sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
Go into your System Settings -->

Display & lights and then turn off the Adaptive brightness option.

That should take care of this.

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pelosmzls:
I already tried with the factory reset and it works for a while then it fails again:crying:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zapahacks:
Is there any way to install a rom that has latest android/samsung security updates on a SM-G900H S5?

I'm kind of concerned with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi vulnerabilities recently made public.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itrustno1:
I can't send or receive mms anymore. It's an app that breaks the ability to send and receive mms cause I noticed once I install my usuals, after that mms won't work anymore, not even after a factory reset. Can anyone help me? Search brought up nothing to do with mms.

Update: Factory reset it, then had no apn settings pushed for about a whole day, meanwhile I tried a few different ones and got mms back. I'm running cricket service on a verizon galaxy s5, full LTE with no problems.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharktm:
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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballackc4t:
Hello people, first of all i've got an g900v with that specification

[IMG="image"]https://i.imgur.com/3ji1HZR.png[/IMG]

I have some questions :

- the phone it's from usa, i live in europe, so i guess isnt option available to make 4g working over here ? i live in romania, and i use vodafone.

- what's the last android for this? what do you suggest me to use for a smooth working ?

- i have some problem, everytime it's lagging in the last period of time and almost everytime it's saying i had no space. I clear cache, and some application data and i still get that info.

Last time when i flash my phone, its was long time ago, with a lg optimus one. hope it's the same procedure with that.

Thanks for help, have a nice day ^_^
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheAdamantite:
Samsung S5 Firmware Question

Hello all, I have an issue that I haven't managed to find an answer for on previous forum searches here and elsewhere, the problem is this: I have a Galaxy S5 that has a Tracfone model number, and the latest software version is Android 4.4.2. This is problematic, because I can't use a substantial amount of apps on 4.4.2. Is there any way to flash the firmware so that I can update my OS version?

Model Number: SM-S902L

Carrier: Tracfone
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] godofsalt:
Well You should check with Tracfone and Google it.

AM sure it would have been atleast Lollipop maybe MM not too sure. However, you need to find out WHAT is the latest version it can have.

Then from there I would say... Hey are you 100% it really is a Trac phone.

Now after all that, you might find through the Net, that it is comparable to one of the other major carriers and go from there to update or even LineageOS.

Plus, you could learn a bit, and drop MicroG on your phone with Fdroid, and leave Googles BS.

PS. I do happen to use Tracfone for a few years, and they cheap to have/use! I did leave them, at that time, they did not have any good Android phones. Heck I might check them out again. Hate the costs of all the carrier's and their lock down phones.... Also another fact, you can repair just about Everything on your phone. Even the motherboard (Idea !) and ports etc. but you really can only change the Software.

Hope this helps out. I am sure you will find the answer to your own Q
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sharktm:
on my SM-G900F with 6.0.1 stock rom and recovery whenever i do a wipe/factory reset (no matter if i do it from recovery or settings) the reset process takes about 10-15 minutes, drains instantly about 20% of the battery and the phone overheats like hell, is this something normal on the 6.0.1 update ?

when it was on 4.4.2 the reset process was much quicker and didn't overheat at all or drain so much battery...
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ignasr:
SM-G900F voLTE

I using samsung sm-g900f phone, with lineage os 14.1-20171130-nightly-klte. Recently my network provider introduced VoLTE, but I can`t find how to enable it. Also according to their statement it supported only by thoose phones from samsung:

Samsung : Galaxy note 8, Galaxy s8, Galaxy s8+, Galaxy s7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy A5 2017, Galaxy A3 2017, Galaxy J3 2017, Galaxy J7 2018

But in wikipedia article about VoLTE is table of VoLTE supported devices, and galaxy s5 is also there. I`m bit confused, which one place providing bad information. Also if it`s possible I want to know how to enable it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincom:
carrier enables volte only on specific devices even though there are many devices that are volte capable but carrier wont let them use/enable it on those other devices, why, idk.

volte software is usually enabled/visible on carriers specific firmware
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ignasr:
one morequestion

Now after swiching sim cards I got no sim card detected, imei - bunch of zeros and on twrp file manager efs, modem, firmware folders is empty. How to fix this without flashing full stock rom
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincom:
what imei do u get w/no sim inserted
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
The following thread may be helpful to you.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3242430

Just a quick suggestion... :)

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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ignasr:
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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincom:
so u get no imei w/no sim card, original sim and new sim?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ignasr:
sim

new sim, same broadband provider. It happened, when I changed sim, and then even if I change back it`s same problem
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ignasr:
Fixed imei

Hello again. I have fixed imei last night. Also I contacted my broadband provider, and they said, that only thing that keeping me from using VoLTE is that I need to get firmware update, and they also said, that Samsung not planingai to give this in near future. But as I know - Samsung sm-g900f iš capable of VoLTE, so I guess, that it's csc update. So is it possible to make it myself?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zapahacks:
Hello, I would like some help.

I have a G900M phone (Qualcomm Snapdragon variant), stock firmware with very old security patches.

I want to update to a more recent security patch. So I searched at sammobile and I found that the only variant that at least keeps getting official updates is the G900I (Also Qualcomm Snapdragon) AU firmware.

The security patch included on this lates firmware at least is from August of this year.

I want to flash that G900I baseband on my G900M variant. What should I consider before? Will I need a different kernel? A different modem?

Any guidance would be appreciated!

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] washed1:
Hello, my s5 900a is soft bricked. I've tried the instructions in this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3292729

"1. Download the zip, here

2. There are 4 files total that can be flashed using “AP” or (PDA) in Odin.

3. boot into Odin mode (volume down + home + power)

4. Flash in this order: Boot, Modem, NON-HLOS, Recovery. The phone reboots after each flash."

I've also tried flashing with G900AUCU3BOC4_OneClick, which flashed without errors. It reboots and then gets to a black screen and freezes there. I've run out of ideas at this point.. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] norbert74551:
I bought a few months ago SGS 5 (allegedly) SM-900F, it has a firmware (Baseband version - G900FXXU1GPE1) and the imei pages tells the same thing - it's 900F, but the problem is after 2 months from buying I could not send an sms from my UK GiffGaff number - i could call or use data. I tried many things but sms still does not work. At the begining I colund't send sms only from stock app but maybe 3 weeks later any apps from google play said the same thing "review the message and try again". I wanted to update firmware -G900FXXS1CQD1_G900FOXA1CPJ6_G900FXXS1CQAV_HOME.tar .md5 but in the recovery mode it says SM-900V so I'm so confused, how it's possible and what should I do in order to properly use the phone - call+SMS+data usage (4g)

Should I install G-900V firmware? Would it help? The ebay seller is a conman and I cannot even open a dispute beacuse it's too late now.

I know its USA Verizon phone but I live in the UK and have Giffgaff sim card.

Please help me with this one.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRWButt:
Unable to unlock phone

Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone locked to Vodafone UK running Lineage OS android 7.1.2 nightly build 2017-12-14. I have received an unlock code from Vodafone directly. When I enter that code into phone it states phone has been unlocked successfully. However, right away I get the same box asking for unlock code. I can unlock it many times but box won't go away. Any ideas what could be wrong here? Other than this issue, phone is working perfectly with Lineage OS and VodaFone UK SIM. :confused:

Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vincom:
u must be on stock firmware to use unlock code. stop entering code on until ur on stock cause u only have an x amount of times to enter code
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRWButt:
Thank you vincom. Any quick link on how do I get back to stock firmware?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Download link with instructions included (assuming your phone is SM-G900F of course):

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900F/VOD/download/G900FXXU1CQDA/166475/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GRWButt:
Thank you very much for the link. That's exactly my device.

Now I am really embarrassed to ask this questions; how do I download the stock firmware? I have created a login for SamMobile but even though I select "Regular download" instead of "fast download" all it does is takes me to their upgrade page with various paid membership options. I have now gone through the cycle several times but have not seen the actual download link other than the membership upgrade options.

Thanks.