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[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] huggybear404:
how to root new SM-G900F safely ?

I have a SM-G900F Product code: SM-G900FZKANEE ORG CSC: NEE ACT CSC NEE

CSC COUNTRY NORDIC PDA VER: G900FXXU1POEH CSC VER: G900FNEE1POE3

ANDROID 5.0	man date 2015.06.15 build nr LRX21T.G900FXXU1POEH

and wish to root it preferably wihout trip knox flag

I tryed towelroot 3 (device not supported) and kingroot jul4 (no strategy yet) with no luck

if I try odin / cwm knox will be tripped and knox will overwrite cwm on next reboot , also knox will probably disable any root file I try to install even if I can boot cwm and install supersu ,

only way I see is some way to disable knox before start rooting. All ways I see to disable knox needs root which knox will block or is not possible with the new models.

any ideas that work on models from june 15 ?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Hi,

AFAIK:

1. "Samsung KNOX Counter is to help Samsung After-sale Service get a better idea of a device and see if users have tampered with the device when it comes to warranty claims". Even if you trip it, it will not overwrite anything.

2. You can root your phone without tripping KNOX by downgrading firmware to KK then rooting with towelroot and upgrading to LP with Flashfire.

3. Whatever you do KNOX will be tripped when you attempt to flash any custom recovery or kernel. You can't avoid it so far.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pr0lab1:
Currently my device is on 4.4.4 but I want to upgrade it and while checking updates says that there is nothing to update (probably because I do t have ATT sim).

Any way to install a version that doesn't have all of ATT's spam?

I am also trying to solve the problem of not having enough international languages with the upgrade.

Please help me solve this conundrum
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pr0lab1:
Anyone?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PSGL:
Hello !

I've got 2 problems since I've restored from twrp my last backup after trying a new rom :

My Sdcard is stucked in read only mode, I tried to change users permissions (rooted of course) but change is refused by system. How can I turn it in read/write mode ? I can't even create a folder but if I'm root...

My swiftley predictions disapeared, it tells that's impossible to load languages and when I try to redownload them, it looks like system can't save what has been downloaded...

I thinks both issues are linked

Thanks for helping :o
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
Hello!

To get write access to external SD card you have to edit platform.xml file (GIYF). If you are on KitKat, you can find apps on Play to solve this problem.

G.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PSGL:
Thanks for your advice, I'm running Lolllipop and I know the issue about Kitkat, I'm gonna take a look to the method you explained

Thanks again, and let you know if it's fixed :o
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxite:
Hi guys!

I got a brand new Samsung Galaxy S5 from Canada, I need it in Russian for my grandfather.

There is no Russian in the languages menu, I rooted the phone using ODIN auto root tool, install Language Enabler and MoreLocale2.

Language Enabler does nothing, not adding any language to the menu, MoreLocale2 did a decent job but still I have Phone, Contacts & Messages app in English, all the other apps are in Russian.

Those 3 are exactly the most important apps I'd like to translate to Russian.

What exactly can I do?

Info:

Device: Galaxy S5

Model: SM-G900W8

Android Version: 5.0

Kernel Version: 3.4.0-4100894

Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozz200127:
Where can I get modems for the USC galaxy s5

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My phone is g900r
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PSGL:
File edited, nothing weird, everything looks ok

I've noticed something else if it can help :

System tells me 2 different things... In some cases, sdcard is just readable, and if you query it, it tells r/w... What the f*** ?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Polekat:
@ jesi

Re: s-voice:

go to settings* > application manager > find the all tab on top, scroll down to svoice and touch it. Next clear data, turn off , force close. It's still there, of course, but inactive and no longer growing.

Re: quick connect,* there are two listed. One can uninstall updates, not sure about turning off as that option shares a spot with "uninstall updates", but the other has "turn off" greyed out and not available.* Sorry. ?

@ WinePress

Re: contact image

Go to contacts and touch the name or picture (different field, but same results), next touch edit (thats the pencil at the top). Then touch the picture and voila. Also, the edit screen (before touching pictures), is where you can set a contacts custom ringtone. ?

@ jhuff83

Re: ring tones

Yes and no. There are apps on the play store that will take care of that and MUCH more, only for rooted devices though. Have a look around.

?

@ vilk3e8

Re: WiFi and mobile data

Go to settings > download booster > turn that on (this will also activate WiFi). Next go to WiFi settings, and turn on smart switch. Next select the WiFi that you are on and select "forget", then reconect with that WiFi. That should fix your issue. ?

@ devtodi

Re: SD card

Try going to settings > storage > SD CARD and select format SD Card. If that doesn't work, then yes get a replacement. ?

@ smb.roman

Re: battery drain

Most definitely. Try getting a high capacity battery. ?

@ Hobbes2099

Re: knox

Don't know how much knox functionality would be lost by tripping the counter, but I'm guessing all of it as the counter is explicitly part of that programming. Also, even if you do maintain some of the functions I REALLY doubt that you will be able to join your company's knox policy group afterwards as examining the counter would be the easiest way to detect a root so as to maintain security. ?

@ Royal2000H

Re: charging cables

The 2A usb 3.0 that comes with the phone is a quick charger, and 1A usb 2.x are not. I actually learned a lot about this and batteries at batteryuniversity.com. Apparently quick chargers only charge to about 80% of actual capacity, however if you don't calibrate your battery fully the battery meter will read that as 100% and stop charging at that point, even if you use a 1A usb 2.0. ?

@ trevagreen and eyecon82

Re: folders

Neither the home screen, or the app drawer are the same as the dock (that would be the icons at the bottom of the home screen, beneath the bar, including the one for the app drawer). As far as I know (if you're using a stock ROM) no, unless you get a custom launcher from the play store. Many are free. ?

@ Gassity

Re: My Magizine

Not that im aware of. I believe that My Magizine is Samsung proprietary, and therefore not supported by third party launchers. ?

"The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it."
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Polekat:
@ timweri and Airboner

Re: unlocked

That picture is from a sales site. Those are not standard settings, but what they have for sale. ? Also, carrier unlocked and region unlocked are different. Carrier unlocked means you can use your phone on any carrier (with appropriate sim card) within the set region. Region unlocked means that you can use your phone in any region (with the set carriers towers, with their sim). If you unlock BOTH then you have a world phone (regardless of actual model). If you got your phone from a carrier then to make it a world phone you need to call your carrier to get a unlock code (usualy costs, and some carriers wont do it at all OR only temporarily), AND also go into HIDDEN settings (not sure exactly how to get to it, maybe only visible in developer mode?) and turn the region lock off. Your seller probably didn't know the difference either. I'm looking into the region lock myself, will update when I figure it out. ?

@ Airboner and johnyb33

Re: overclocking

Their are a few apps in the play store that can do it, but only for rooted devices. Have a look around, but BE CAREFUL when doing it, if you burn out your processor your phone will obviously be bricked. ?

@ hellscythe

Re: rooting

It depends on the root method used. If ANYTHING gets flashed that will trip the knox counter as will recovery, kernel, and ROM mods. Towelroot doesn't trip the counter, if towelroot supports your device. Myself, I'm looking for a method that doesn't require flashing because my computer is down. Unfortunately I have baseband version G900T1UVU1ANK1 , last part of SE for android # 4.4.2_0046 dated June 24 2015 (last I knew, not supported by towelroot), and a kernel dated Nov 10 2014 (not supported as far as I know). If anyone can help me in this regard I would be most appreciative. ?

@ eyecon82

Re: warranty

Carrier insurance, unlike manufacturer warranty, often doesn't cover the full price. My warranty, for example still requires about $200 for a replacement. ?

@ johnnyb33

Re: reactivation lock

How EXACTLY do you find that? As I couldn't find it following your basic instructions, I assume that it's in the hidden menu. Unfortunately I don't know yet how to axcess the hidden menu. Can anyone please explain it to me. ?

"The power of accurate observation is frequently called cynicism by those who don't have it."
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SensationXE_Viper:
I was wondering if there is any way to get the lockscreen of Android 5+ blank? Like with "Blank Lockscreen" from the Playstore.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
This method worked for me: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61445610&postcount=2351
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ajith339:
Private Mode lost my photos and videos

Hi, i am on stock android 5.0 ROOTED. Before rooting, i ran into a problem and had to reset my phone to Factory default (Did remove Ext SD card before doing this). I always store my pictures/videos on my external SD card. I had added some of these files to Private Mode. But after factory reset and flashing to new Firmware, my Private mode is not showing my old Pictures/Videos which i sotred in my External SD card.

Is there any way to recover them ? or re-enable them in Private mode ?

Please help.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jt1998:
I don't think you can. Did you make a backup before resetting to factory? If so, restore that and try removing private mode.

If you didn't make a backup, i don't think there is a way. At least that i know of.

Sent from my Android 4.4.4 LGV500 on Mahdi 2.9 w RedKernel or my Galaxy S5 900T with Android 5.0 and Twi$ted Lollipop ROM v7
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr1k.lib:
I'm using G900H and on BOD3 official lollipop.. I want to install kitkat xtrestolite.. Is it safe to downgrade to kitkat (ANJ2) and install xtrestolite? How is the right procedure?

Thanks in advance..
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] citifone:
Need Help with S5 G906K Korean Model

I have a G906K that was working fine until I updated to Lollipop. Phone lost signal and lost IMEI so I downgraded back to Kitkat but it's still has no signal now. I tried to use repair boxes such Octopus, Z3X but all don't support this model and cannot find QCN and certificate files to repair it. Anyone has the files or know how to repair it, please help. Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
Hello!

Maybe your efs folder is missing or damaged or its files are corrupted. If you have a backup restore it with root and Root Explorer. If you haven't got backup, Google with following keywords: restore missing efs folder g906k.

G.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ciuffy:
How did you upgrade?

Ota?

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The files should be stored in a "Private" folder under "mnt". If the private mode was off when you made the reset, you might still be able to get it.

http://www.all-things-android.com/content/using-private-mode-galaxy-s5

But I don't know if the folder is actually encrypted, I have never experienced with it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gl17ch:
How do you install safestrap on the galaxy s5?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beatle1637@gmail.com:
Please Help Re home Button Galaxy S5 Alliance Rom

Hello i am a real noob so sorry if i have posted this on the wrong place.

I have a galaxy s5

sm-g900f android version 5

baseband G900fxxu1bnl9

Kernel version 3.4.0-KT-SGS5-LP5.0-tw g900-05.02.2015-ktoonsez@ ktoonsez-vm #1

sat May 2 21:29:57 MST 2015

Alliance rom v9 g900f xxu1boe6

which i had recently install using clockwork

and it seems fine ... just a little slow but im just impatient i guess

My question is i cannot find custom settings ? i look under setting / personalization and its not there ?

i just want to make my home button wakeup the phone and cant find where anyone has had the same problem

i am wondering if i have done something wrong when installing the rom ?

Thankyou in advance

Beatle
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] citifone:
I updated using Odin..

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Thanks for your help and suggestion. I've spent a lot of time trying to revise this phone but seems hopeless. I don't have any backup EFS or any security files. I tried to use EFS Pro tool but it needs backup file to write back. If I wipe EFS andI don't have any file to write it back, maybe it will make it worse.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ciuffy:
Where did you get the Lollipop firmware?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] citifone:
from internet, sammobile.com..
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deepnx:
Anyone interested in this Project ? or to solve this issue ?

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/help/disable-wide-angle-shots-t3157108
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Radu04:
I have S5 SM-900f with lollipop. What tutorial do I need to follow to root this phone?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ciuffy:
Search for cf-auto-root or "android toolkit".

If you have lollipop 5.0 download the appropriate file from here: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ and flash it with Odin. Here's the official Q&A page:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2696537

Edit: read further
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
There is a warranty friendly way also. If you apply the method above, your warranty is no more live.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ciuffy:
You are talking about towelroot right? If so well, it will require you to downgrade to KitKat and then re-flash lollipop with Odin mobile, but it is possible, my bad.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
Yes and still working with the latest LP too.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x000x:
anyone happen to know anything about the SM-G900az? It is a phone that uses the at&t network, but has an unlocked bootloader (it is branded as cricket). I'm trying to figure out what roms and recoveries I can use on it. I know the tmobile version is also unlocked, but I'm not sure if any of those roms are compatible.

edit: also from what i have been reading, installing a custom recovery will trip the knox counter, as will rooting. is there a way to flash a rom w/o tripping knox? also trying to figure out if a rom can trip knox.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adilabdi110:
Hey Georgia hru, im adi from india i have sm-g900f international model, n i falsh atlest all rom of kitkat, and two three roms of lollipop also, but there os one rom for sprint for sm-g900p, that custom rom calld MOAR rom its very good n tempting :D i know maybe i cant flash on my model number just asking u, can i flash on ma model number, ur tha senior member here so have to tak opinion from ma senior :):):).. Pls reply, thnks....
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Radu04:
I want to root it and install a custom recovery too. So what tutorial do I need to follow because with autoroot I don't get the recovery? (I want to install a custom rom)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ciuffy:
Nope, you don't get the recovery with auto root. However, it's true that you don't need to root in order to flash a custom ROM, neither you need a custom recovery (adviced however).

Odin lets you flash custom Roms and recovery very easily.

So, in case you just want a custom ROM that with a high probabilty will already be rooted, just download it, make sure it is compatibile with your device, backup everything and flash. Same way you install a recovery, with the only difference that a custom ROM may also be installed trough a custom recovery.

In general, if you want an overview of the process you can follow this tutorial and adapt it to your case and ask if you need more help http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2430190

However, be aware that this guide might be a little too generic and outdated!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
Hello! :)

No flash other version to your device because it will causes serious problem or brick. There are numerous ROMs for your phone. I advice to you ALEXNRD's ROM, I use it on my 900FD (two SIM version) and it's great. If you choose deodexed one, you can install Xposed framework for LP. In my case I have added Wanam module and it's fine.

G.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sree4u007:
SM-G900F not detecting sim card

Hi.

I have a SM-G900F Galaxy s5 which is not detecting the SIM card right now.

The mishapen occurred when I cleared the cache of my phone's NFC which was set to SIM card sharing (I can't recall doing anything else).

I have tried factory resetting and it doesn't work.

My phone is not rooted and runs an official 5.0 ROM from Samsung, with the recent 2nd firmware update from Samsung.

Someone please help..!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ciuffy:
I solved by downloading the firmware from sammobile and re flashing it. I had updated trough Kies and it was not refcognizing my SIM Card, so it's not actually the same thing.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheTomatoCat:
Hi everyone, I hope this is the correct topic for this questions, but I was confused about rooting the Verizon S5 and locked bootloaders. From what I've read, Verizon began doing this with version BOE1.

Does this mean that root access is currently impossible for lollipop, but I could downgrade to kitkat and use towelroot? If not, would an earlier version such as BOC4 allow me to do this? Reason I ask is that I'm still within the 14 day exchange period, and the phone had updated after I purchased it.

Am I totally screwed or is it worth a shot?

Thanks everyone!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mad.Matt:
At the moment being on OE1 would mean you are screwed. There is no current way to downgrade and achieve root from there. OC4 or any previous update would have allowed you to do so. If you can get away with it, exchange it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The assasin:
Looking for costom rom

Hello guys i am new here, I am looking for a custom rom but i dont which is for my phone. My model # is S5 SM-G900I, i saw in the thread title say klte,kltexx etc... I dont know in the thread w/c one is for my phone. My previews phone was s4 i9505 and it has a different Thread section unlike here so i know w/c one is for me.

What stable CM rom & TW base rom will you recommend for me? I want to intall xposed just to disable the Samsung DVFS in TW rom. I am running just rooted for now.

hope you can help me guys.

Thanks in advance..
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trevagreene:
Omega v18 works well on the 900I. I am running that at the moment
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The assasin:
Does xposed work in that rom? xposed alpha4 and zip v5?

What recovery are you using, I just found TWRP v2.7 but isn't a lil bit outdated? I am looking for 2.8.7 or 2.8.6. for sm-g900I.

Can i ask for a link? or other recovery.

thanks for the answer anyways.

:D:D:D:fingers-crossed::good::good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trevagreene:
I'm not using Xposed at the moment, but I think it may work, but could have some bugs. I'm using TWRP V2.8.6.0 and I havent had any issues thus far. I've flashed phones plenty of times, but Omega was the first ROM I flashed for the S5 because the Stock Lolipop was so laggy and slow. Omega ROM has removed those issues so quite happy with it. I dont belive I can post links but a simple search will allow you to find the forum thread for the TWRP
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnLouise:
Flashing

Hi! My GS5 came from Abu Dhabi and I'm here on Philippines the model number of my phone is SM-g900f can I flash this FW? http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48805/G900FDXU1BOE1_G900FOLC1BOE1_XTC/ Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The assasin:
Are you refering in to this recovery?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727406

Thanks for the info, i will try that rom. :good::good:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uzair40:
Yes, you can.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JohnLouise:
Thanks. Is it necessary? Or it is fine? I mean, does flashing fw on where country you are affects software updates? TIA
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaduro:
S5 sm-g900r4

Rooted with auto root program then tryed to flash a rom now my phone sits at android boot screen every time i try to flash stock firmware it fails please help.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jt1998:
Use Odin and revert back to stock.

Sent from my Android 4.4.4 LGV500 on Mahdi 2.9 w RedKernel or my Galaxy S5 900T with Android 5.0 and Twi$ted Lollipop ROM v7
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaduro:
I've tried that It fails.

iv used everything from this thread gs5-sm-g900r4

it fails whether i use odin or teamwin
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jt1998:
It shouldn't fail with Odin. If it does, maybe you're using the wrong files, or also try a different USB cable
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaduro:
I've tried 3 different md5 files for the sm-g900r4 from Team US Cellular

USC-G900R4VXU1ANCF-201404091 60315.zip (1.51 GB)

G900R4VXU1ANK1_G900R4USC1ANK 1_G900R4VXU1ANK1_HOME.tar.md 5

G900R4VXU1BOC1_G900R4USC1BOC1_G900R4VXU1BOC1_HOME.tar.md5
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzukowski:
SM-G900W8

Hey guys, I was running cyanogenmod 12 on my SM-G900W8 with no problems until today. I was not able to receive calls so I tried to do a factory reset and wiped all my data.

Now my phone will not boot up. I have tried to enter into recovery mode (pressing power + volume + home) with no success. The phone turns on and says going into recovery mode but then the Teamwin logo flashes. I have tried to plug into a pc and run odin but it does not get recognized.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manojpy:
Have you tried getting into download mode with power +home + Vol down keys. Then flash a recovery or stock rom via Odin and check.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaduro:
if you have a micro sd card in your phone big enough load your rom onto that and try using teamwin to the device. unless the teamwin logo is just booting up and teamwin isnt working.

if yur pc isnt recognizing your phone uninstall the drivers for your device and re install them a quick google search for samsung galaxy s5 SM-G900W8 drivers should find it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzukowski:
Thanks. Download mode now works. I had to remove micro sd card in order to access download mode.

Pc didnt recognize my phone same with odin. Installing new drivers now and will try again.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebzukowski:
When I get a call it goes straight to voicemail. I think it is because call forwarding is set to a random number. I am unable to remove the number, Weird thing is i Can still make calls? any ideas?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Georgie9117:
Hello!

Try a stock ROM install with 4 files + pit. GIYF! And all wipe before do it of course. No use different version of ROM than your device.

G.