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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aregvadfbg:
Preserve knox counter by flashing with mobile ODIN?

In the next days my new S5 will be arriving and i am thinking about flashing CyanogenMod 11 nightly. I am trying to prevent the knox counter from being increased (i would like to keep the warranty in case something bad happens) by following this procedure:

1. root via towelroot (maybe downgrade kernel via ODIN 3 to enable towelroot)

2. backup EFS + nv_data with EFS Pro

3. flash CM11 nightly via mobile ODIN

Does anyone know if one of these steps will increase the knox counter? I think the first 2 might be ok, but i'm not sure about 3. For mobile ODIN it says

Does that apply to custom roms like CM?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greganka:
Hey guys,

I just got my S5 on sunday and i'd like to install custom recovery and a rom. However i tried both Philz and TWRP thru ODIN, everything went fine, successful and pass, but when i try to boot into recovery it says no command and just boots into stock recovery...

Any ideas?

Found the solution. had to check off auto reboot and when odin went all the way to reset i had to unplug the cable n take out the battery. now ready for the goodness :D
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tr3yman:
At&t gs5, Alliance rom, periodically no service

I have rooted my phone using towel root, SafeStrap is my recovery, Alliance is my rom. My service will cut out after a couple hours of being on usually. I am unable to call text or use data until rebooting or turning airplane mode on and off. Any ideas on fixing it? G900A
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darian71:
Towel Root says device not supported on my G900a after the latest OTA update. Is their another root method proven to work on my AT&T variant? And if so, would Safestrap be my only option as a recovery?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
I must know the origins of your font!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeG7:
Hello everyone!

As a newbie on the forum I think the title from this post fits well my question haha. Okay, the question is:

What exactly means this: SD-card write permissions

I just installed my first custom rom on my S5, and there was writen SD card perm... So I though it going to let me install apps directly on my SD card... But it didn't so I though maybe it will allow me to move things from internal memory to my sd card through some file explorer(I'm using Root Explorer) but unfortunately it's not working either :( I download app directly to internal and then tried to move it to sd card and got message "moving failed"

So what this permissions do? It's only allows me to copy things but not moving or installing apps on card.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darian71:
#HiFont https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xinmei365.font

I'm using Tradewinds
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miikalsen:
Stock Firmware for the G900F TEN (Norway ) ANG 2 i guess?

I need it. But the links i found do not work.

Anyone know a place with real download links that actually work which could help me out?

want to go stock But seems harder then it has to be.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tr3yman:
Seeking a solution for no service

More info attached, besides losing service until rebooting, everything is running great, anyone know how to save me?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darian71:
You might ask in this S4 thread. I had a similar issue with my S4 and remember someone describing your issue.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448925

[RECOVERY LOCKED] Safestrap Recovery v3.71/v3.72 [2014-04-02 KK Beta]
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jashanmallan:
Hi guys i have bought a galaxy s5 g900h version octa core one please tell me a way to root it without trigerring knox or without voiding warranty.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrongway213:
So I've been looking at boot animations since that video went up on the front page. Anyone know what boot animations are safe to install on the S5? Do we need .qmg files or just bootanimation.zip? Do boot animations only need to be a certain resolution, or do they have to be specifically for the S5? And do they have to match your firmware? Seems most animations I found are from gingerbread and jellybean, not nearly as many from KitKat. Seen some very cool ones online, but wanna be sure before I install.

Sent from my SMG-900V running AllianceRom 1.2
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
I have not heard of a rooting method without triggering KNOX for your device ... yet.

My tapatalk signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

AllianceROM v5.3

Kernel:

Stock G900FXXU1ANG7

Recovery:

PhilZ-touch CWM

Modem:

G900FXU1ANG7

If you have any question about or any issue with your SGS2, just ask in the New members friendly Q&A thread.

... for the SGS5, just ask in the Noob friendly S5 All in one support thread

If you need general help/assistence, please go to XDA-Assist.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] draexo:
Is there a rooting method that works that triggers Knox for those of us who don't care? ?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
Many. I used CF-autoroot on my Sprint. YouTube search your model number with root and you'll find lots of instructional vids on how it's done, as well as the exact files you need.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] draexo:
Except I have the sm-g870.... still I will look thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hellscythe:
Any ideas why this happens guys? Stock unrooted ANI2 firmware for G900i

http://imgur.com/LWCY4Gg

http://imgur.com/YMTwD1H
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LucidDesigns:
No Carrier Signal... SM900P

I can't seem to get service after installing any AOSP type ROM. I've tried CM, PAC, Fusion etc. Still no service. (I'm on Sprint by the way). I only seem to get service if I install a non-aosp ROM such as MIUI... Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alteam:
I have a 8500 mah battery and in the instruction manual it says i should charge it 12 hours prior to use. Why is that? I didnt do it and im worried my battery will have bad performance.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bassel_gustav:
when i used to have my phone running the stock rom it was a bit slow but i did like the stock camera app to take pictures and recently i installed Pac-rom 4.4.4 is there amy chance that i might be able to install the stock cam app and run it as normal ?

:confused:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] James0123:
Hi all

How do I remove the warning in the notification bar, which speaks to uninstall the towelroot?

thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
You may add a screenshot. Maybe it's a notification of an anti virus app.

Generally, you should get rid of it by uninstalling Towelroot app ;)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee harvey:
Phone resets to silent mode

My S5 has been putting itself into silent mode after each reboot. Not sure why. I disabled Mr Silent app but that doesnt seem to be the issue. Phone volume and system volume go to zero shortly after reboot and I get a "Google Play services have stopped" message. I am rooted running exposed modules. XPrivacy is the only new module I have added since I noticed it- disabled now and still doing it. Checked setting in Wanam and Gravity box. I have to go into the settings and manually turn up ringer and system sounds. Any ideas? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] James0123:
If I uninstall towelroot I continue with the root?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrongway213:
Yes, Towelroot is just the tool used to obtain root... Now don't go deleting SuperSU or Busybox or you'll have issues
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luriert:
CyanogenMod Question

I am running one of the CM11 nightlies on my Sprint S5 (kltespr), and while I have no issues, I was wondering if someone can explain why it keeps preventing an install without removing the metadata.

Every time I install a new nightly I have to download on my computer and update the updater-script files metadata to get it to install. If I do not it says something like this is intended for kltespr your device is klte (when it clearly is kltespr). I am using the most recent of philz touch recovery. I have seen some people mention they use ktonnesz twrp recovery and it has no problem, but I'm just curious why this error keeps coming up. Is it because the recoveries are not official yet and when they were built it was a unified recovery?

Thanks for the answers.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
I have never had the problem you describe. Have you wiped/ formatted as directed? Odinned back to stock and started over? I have Sprint also and mine has been problem free from my fist flash. (I'm running CM11 also) Also: Have you tried a different ROM? Same problem?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luriert:
I am not having any issues actually installing the rom, I am just curious why it is happening, and it seems to be a pretty well documented issue.

I have done a full wipe/formatted as directed, it just seems the meta info at the beginning of the script is causing an issue. I also originally was on a unified build before switching over to the official nightly (full wipe before switching), so maybe that is the issue.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
Yes. I think I have heard you describe this problem in the CM thread. The only thing I can think of is the formatting thing. Not just the wipe, but the formatting of all the partitions so that it doesn't worry about the meta at the beginning. If the phone is wiped and formatted properly, it should not affect the flashing of a different ROM. But, there's LOTS of stuff I don't understand, so please hold, and someone with more of a brain will be along to assist you.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave3000:
AT&T S5 on Cricket

all -- i don't know if this is the best place for this question, but figured I would start here. If there's a better place for it, please advise.

I bought my wife an AT&T S5 that we are using on Cricket. It is completely stock, not rooted, and it works very well for the most part.

She is getting a weird notification 2-4x a day for 'configuration messages'. When you tap them, it takes you to an app called 'CP Message' that has an icon at the top of it like the AOSP messaging app. Most of them are configuration messages for either the browser or for multimedia messages. When you tap on them, they have APN settings and there is an option to Cancel or Install. The APN is already correctly configured, but even if you tap install, it says installed, but the messages keep on coming.

Anyone have any idea how to make them stop, or to at least suppress the notifications?

Thanks!

dave
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
Best I can think of is to try to update through Kies. If you never have, the firmware update may take care of it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dave3000:
i'll give it a shot over the weekend and report back. thanks man.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickman:
Canadian s5 rom compatibility

Are all roms compatible with the Canadian s5 (g900w8), if not which section should I be looking for new roms? Thanks for the help
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wawaweewa:
Hi im new to s5 i came from samsung infuse, and xperia z

Is there a xperia rom availble for this device? If none so any other rom that you can recommend?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
If there is, I haven't seen it. There are woefully few ROMs for this device as it happens. I'm running CM11 with almost no issues.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wawaweewa:
I have tried cm11 with my infuse before in my opinion i didnt like it. I know its a different device.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
Well hey, at least you tried it!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wawaweewa:
Yeah have you tried any xperia roms before or phones? I would say the existenz rom in my xperia z before i like the most it was my daily driver until i accidentally submerge it without closing the flaps lol
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
Nope. Been running CM since my Evo Shift (CM7). Tried stuff like pacman, PA, slim bean... can't say I've even heard of that one. May give it a look. CM11 seems to be at about a standstill as far as it goes. Need something to keep me going until November, when Android 5 drops.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DannyBHD:
sysUI crashing.

Hi all, Hope I can get some info here about an issue I have come across.

I'm currently using the Alliance Rom v5.3 for the Galaxy S5 G900F version, and I have to admit its a pretty good ROM, but every time I plug in my headphones and go to play music, the sysUI stops on me, freezes the phone for a second or two and goes to the lock screen where I can go to the ROM Customiser and restart it from the ROM Settings.

It doesn't bother me a whole lot, its just I find it an inconvenience to have to restart it.

Any suggestions on what to do besides having to re-flash the ROM, cause I don't wanna go and find a new ROM..

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
Please post dumpstate_app_error from data/log after the fc.

Then we can have a look and hopefully find the cause of that issue.

Have you already wiped data?

Maybe a factory reset is needed in your case.

My tapatalk signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

AllianceROM v5.3

Kernel:

Stock G900FXXU1ANG7

Recovery:

PhilZ-touch CWM

Modem:

G900FXU1ANG7

If you have any question about or any issue with your SGS2, just ask in the New members friendly Q&A thread.

... for the SGS5, just ask in the Noob friendly S5 All in one support thread

If you need general help/assistence, please go to XDA-Assist.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DannyBHD:
Thanks for the reply lt_ler, I will reply with the log file if it happens again. It hasn't happened since this evening. I didn't wipe data and hoping not to do a factory reset but may end up having to do it.

Thanks again.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] draexo:
If you are looking for custom roms, ditch the S5 and get something else
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
LULZ. Too true!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DannyBHD:
Hi lt_ler, it happened again this evening and I posted the log as directed. I didn't do a wipe just as I haven't gotten round to saving data externally.

Thanks again.

Danny
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
Can't find anything useful to identify the cause of the issue.

But I have forwarded your posts into AllianceROM thread => http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=55819190&postcount=4972

Hopefully someone there is able to give an advice to solve the issue.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goldie:
This is due to heads up although I cannot reproduce it on 5.3 with headsup enabled, disabled and with or without ongoing. Have you tried removing xposed first?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DannyBHD:
Thanks Lt_ler. You have been a great help.

Hi Goldie,

Love the Rom BTW. . I've no idea what headsup is but I mainly have the xposed app for its YouTube ad remover. I also have Adaway third party app if that's any use. I'll remove xposed and run without for 24 hrs. And report back. Thanks a mill.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vshainky08:
i have the exynos variant-- SM-G900H.

After rooting and tripping knox will i be able to flash stock firmwares from odin.

i m new to Samsung family. Help..!!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
Yes, but flashing a stock rom might unroot your phone again.

So consider to use mobile odin pro app to flash stock roms with keeping root [emoji6]

My tapatalk signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

AllianceROM v5.3

Kernel:

Stock G900FXXU1ANG7

Recovery:

PhilZ-touch CWM

Modem:

G900FXU1ANG7

If you have any question about or any issue with your SGS2, just ask in the New members friendly Q&A thread.

... for the SGS5, just ask in the Noob friendly S5 All in one support thread

If you need general help/assistence, please go to XDA-Assist.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
DELETE
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vshainky08:
thnx bro but i know flashing roms. I wanted know abt flashing "Stock Firmware" from Odin in Pc. Like if things went wront i want to go back to stock firmware.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
My bad. I guess I got carried away by the title of the thread.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vshainky08:
Anyone to help me out.. plz
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AuGmENTor:
I thinkyour question was answered on the previous page.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJ SNap:
I have before-buying question: is there is any MOD that will allow me to use left "soft" key like it was in all previous galaxy's?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrongway213:
You mean to make short press of the "recents" button bring up settings? I know custom roms, at least Alliance, allow for that. Hardware key mapping for all sorts of things.. Not sure about xposed modules but you definitely can on a custom rom

Edit: Xposed Additions module allows hardware key mapping, think several other modules do as well, so even without a custom ROM Xposed makes it possible.

TLDR Yes, it's possible.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJ SNap:
Aww yes! Thanks for the answer. I used my boss S5 and I found recent instead of settings and I was disapointed. But Im no longer disapointed becasue XDA Devs are always one-step before my wishes :)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DannyBHD:
Hi Goldie, I uninstalled the xposed mainframe and removed the installer. Still does the same thing. I have posted a screen shot of the error message that I receive when it closes on me.

Sorry to bug you on this.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quinnaay:
Where can i the stock Rom and Kernel? Also if i flash the Rom & Kernel will i loose CWM recovery? if i was to for example sell the S5 how do i go about making it fully stock?

G900F , Ktoonz Kernel, ANG2 bootloader Running AllianceRom
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pablotnt:
900H and custom roms

Hi! I can finally make a post! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

First, I do not speak much English, I did this with google translator.

I have an S5 900H (exynos) and let me know if any custom rom is compatible, as AOKP, PA (PA love! Used it on my xperia ZL).

On the web there is a version of AOKP for "S5 (GSM)" but also says "KLTE" and 900H has no LTE chip. What confuses me for the S5 version is.

From already thank you. I hope I did post in the right place.

Greetings from Uruguay.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
There are no(t much) custom roms for the Exynos S5 (G900H) ATM.

And roms for the klte S5 (Qualcomm variant with LTE chip) are not compatible for your device.

My tapatalk signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

AllianceROM v5.3

Kernel:

Stock G900FXXU1ANG7

Recovery:

TWRP

Modem:

G900FXU1ANG7

If you have any question about or any issue with your SGS2, just ask in the New members friendly Q&A thread.

... for the SGS5, just ask in the Noob friendly S5 All in one support thread

If you need general help/assistence, please go to XDA-Assist.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pablotnt:
@lt_ler

Thankyou!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Simmo3D:
If I trip the KNOX counter on my SM-G900I, does it display anything when booting the phone each time? Ex. Does it show a red 0x1 or anything when the phone says "Galaxy S5 Powered by Android" on the boot screen? Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kjc99:
It will show only if you are not running stock kernel... It will say "set warranty bit:kernel in red/yellow.... But on stock rom it shows normal.... I have a G900T but I'm sure it's the same
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darian71:
Hello. I apologize if I've missed it in the thread somewhere, but does anyone have a link to the Safestrap recovery for the AT&T G900A? I found the apk for the S4, but can't seem to locate one specifically for this device. Am attempting to root via the downgrade to ND3 kernel method and figured I might as well install Safestrap before going back to NG3. Thanks

Edit: Got it! Now rooted with Safestrap installed. [emoji106]
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drteeths:
I have run across an issue with my s5, if I have the headphone jack plugged into my car auxiliary in port, the connection drops out if I plug in the charger.

So I can't charge my phone while listening to music or navigation directions with headphone jack. Anyone else?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] forgedchaos:
Does anyone know if there is any development for the G900R4 for us cellular? Everything that I see listed seems to be for other models.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazer155:
I've read conflicting reports of whether or not any of the S5 models support band 12. GSMarena says some models support 700mhz LTE but doesn't mention what bands exactly. I'm thinking that none of the s% models support LTE only because I saw an article saying the Samsung Avant, Note 4, and Moto X were the first band 12 devices. This is the GSM spec sheet that says 700mhz LTE but with no bands mentioned:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5-6033.php

Could someone clarify if the S5 has hardware capable of supporting band 12 LTE? I know there is a modification some people were able to apply to qualcomm devices which enables more bands if the manufacture disable them in software. I wouldn't mind that but am not sure band 12 is even hardware supported on the S5.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] It_ler:
I found this: "LTE CAT 4 Up to 150Mbps [Band 1 (2100MHz)/ Band 3 (1800MHz)/ Band 5 (850MHz)/ Band 7 (2600MHz)/ Band 8 (900MHz)/ Band 20 (800MHz)]"

So no Band 12.

BTW ... it's for the SM-G900F (Qualcomm variant with LTE chip).
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJ SNap:
I have another pre-buy question: is there is any way to debrand S5 without triggering flag?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] morizuki:
Good Day, is it ok if I downgrade my kernel to other Firmware/Baseband Version but with the same Model SM-G900F?

Baseband Version: G900FZHU1ANI2

Kernel Version :

3.4.0-2741370

dpi@SWDD5014 #1

Wed Sep 10 16:36:01 KST 2014

Build Number: KOT49H.G900FZHU1ANI2
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quantum2:
Files

So I ne the media files of this phone. I accidentally deleted them and I was wondering if someone with a rooted s5 could provide them for me. I dont want to re root it and loose all the modification I did

If some one could do that it would be a big help :D

Many Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toasty69:
Hi All,

Complete n00b here (please be kind).

Just bought a new G906L, which the shop kindly rooted (don't know method used), installed a chinese version of CWM, and what seems to be a G906S ROM (G906SKSU1ANH5_Milan)v2.0.

As there are a few bugs with this, and I would like to use an English version of CWM (Philz) as well as a custom ROM (miscom: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/deve...custom-rom-t2848569/post54839028#post54839028), should I take the following steps?

1. Return to stock firmware by flashing with Odin.

2. Root using CFroot: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/deve...custom-rom-t2848569/post54839028#post54839028

3. Flash Philz CWM

4. Then flash miscom's custom ROM (aside: which version do I use? G906K or G906S? Also, do I need to flash my modem? Currently G906LKU1ANH5)?

More n00b questions below:

Is it safe to make sure I root using CFroot again over the top of what I currently have?

Is it safe to install Philz CWM on my G906L? (replacing the chinese CWM I currently have)

Many thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djb77:
I have a G900I 4.4.2 NE1 with Towelroot / SuperSU / Busybox. Just wondering if I was to deodex this ROM if KNOX would be tripped or not?