yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I believe it's the same and I know for sure it works great, I had to use it already. Also my download link is faster.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bucwylde23:
Yes, your link is WAY faster. already got it. thanks man will give this a shot tonight.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] calishooter:
The MD5 are wrong

I used the md5 checker and checked the numbers and they seem not to match. Em i doing something wrong? Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sgtcasey:
I used the one from Sammobile to recover my Verizon SGS5 after rooting it and getting a little too carried away deleting bloat. It worked fine.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
You either have a bad download and need to redownload or you aren't using the checker properly. I checked the MD5's and they match. All you need to do for the checker is copy the md5 and paste it in the md5 box and select the file

True but the Sammobile download is really slow if you don't pay for the service. The one I have posted is the same as what came with my phone from Verizon.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sgtcasey:
Absolutely. I was just saying the one from Sammobile will work if it can't be found elsewhere. When I needed the file I couldn't find it anywhere else and this thread wasn't here yet. I just suffered through the 90 minute download but in the end it all worked out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] calishooter:
I redownloaded on another computer and the Md5 numbers match, except for the tar file. When I download it and run it threw Odin, the program freezes. At the end of the file it has "tar.md5"Why does it have the md5 at the end? Shouldn't it have just ".tar" only? Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
This is 100% normal after you root and modify the system. It will return to normal if you go back to stock and a reboot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] papaquack:
Thank you for the reply. I understand what it means and all that. I was just curious if there was a reason it changed to custom only after the NI2 kernel on the last step. And if there was a way to change it back.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Sometimes it takes a couple roboots for the modifications to be detected, no biggie.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] papaquack:
Thank you again for your reply. I appreciate all the help. It just seemed weird, and I guess I'm a little too OCD for my own good. Thanks again!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tech-ninja:
Worked great!

Rooted my N12 and it worked great! Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dccrens:
Ok... As others have said this works. I can now verify that following the steps will allow you to root a PRISTINE Verizon Galaxy S5 4.4.4 NI2.

I also add a couple things.

1. Install and set up Odin

2. Download all the correct files

3. Flash the NCG Stock Kernel

4. Root using Towelroot (I put this on my sd card along with Super SU). Run this from the sd card.

5. Install (side load) Super SU

6. Flash the Ni2 Stock Kernel.

7. Install Root Checker and run to check root.

Everything worked great. I then went on to install TIBU and other root needing apps.

Thanks to everyone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I have clear directions in the OP for rooting NI2 that work fine with all the required files.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] colklink14:
Links broken

Not to be a PITA,

but the links for the downloads do not appear to be working
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
They are working fine now. AFH was probably down again, they went to a different website layout a few days ago so they are most likely ironing out some "wrinkles".
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skwab:
I followed the instructions to root N12 and it worked. I have root access, but my wifi has stopped working. How can I fix this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
If you were not previously on NI2 try flashing the NI2 firmware file. If that doesn't work you will need to flash the full NI2 tar and then root.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skwab:
I will try that.

To explain my situation more. I have two wifi connections at home that I can use. My phone's wifi still works and I am able to connect to the second line and I can use the internet. I can connect to the first main line but I can't use the internet. I know there is no problem coming from the router because all my other devices are able to connect and have the internet working. I tried turning off the router and starting it again and it did not fix the problem.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jlaureano.04:
Is there a guide on how to do this on a mac or even a work around not using Odin?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] scadilla:
Is installing safestrap optional? For my needs I really only need to run rooted stock VZW NI2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes, it's optional but if you can't update SuperSU by the play store then it is recommended.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ProSeriesRacing:
Having an issue after following steps. After using Safestrap and creating rom slot and loading backup of fresh install of NI2. When Galaxy S5 reboots out of Safestrap and then I will power off or restart the phone it will vibrate with black screen but there is a blue led and the two touch buttons are lite white forever. Only way to power off is pull battery. I have searched XDA with no results. Anybody now what happened? If I go back into recovery and activate stock rom and restart everything works fine.

After restarting and installing tr.apk, BusyBox.apk ,Safestrap and UPDATE-SuperSU is there anything I have to do to these apps to make them work? I did opened TR and made it rain, busybox and installed.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
This is a problem with SafeStrap as stated in post # 2 in the SafeStrap thread. The ROM slots are buggy and not recommended to use by most devs.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] RATTYK76:
Question about this zip file.

Ive downloaded the NI2 Kernel from this link and extracted the file to my desktop. When I try to verify the MD5 for the file it tells me "The codes do not match!" I ran it one more time this time using the original downloaded zip file and it says the Codes match! Am I doing something wrong? I thought you need it to extract the file before using Odin?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Check the file before you unzip it. The md5 applies to the zip file. Yes, you need to unzip it to use in Odin.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] RATTYK76:
Thanks!

Thank you for the quick reply.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Question here. I'm on NI2 and rooted. I'm wanting to return my phone to Verizon tomorrow and exchange my white s5 for a black one. What's the best way to get rid of root? I have the NI2 home file downloaded to my computer but it doesn't wipe data completely. If I do a full unroot within the superuser app and then flash the NI2 file in odin would that completely get rid of root? What's my options?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cr6:
All you have to do is unroot in SuperSU. First make sure you go in and unfreeze any apps you may have frozen. Unroot and Delete the towelroot file on your phone and any root apps. That's it. You don't need to flash anything. Perhaps someone can verify this, but that's all I did on my original S5 and it was fine.

S5 tap'n
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Ok, I'll try it in the morning. Ive tried that before on my Note 3 and it didn't work so that's why I was asking. As long as I can do that and get rid of the custom boot screen I'll be ok.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I'm pretty shure you will have to flash the full tar to get rid of the custom padlock. First enter the settings menu and backup and reset. Do the reset and then flash the full tar. Doing the reset will remove any personal info and apps where the tar won't remove most apps. It will take a reboot or two to get rid of the custom padlock after the tar flash.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
That's what I was thinking I was going to have to do anyway. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] scadilla:
My phone has been acting strange since the NI2 upgrade so I wanted to start over from scratch. What I wanted to know is to get to stock NI2 root should I:

1. Odin to NI2 using the NI2 Tar (making sure to have TR and Su on sdcard.

2. setup phone etc.

3. Load NCG Kernel

4. Root with TR and install SU

5. Load NI2 kernel

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yup that will work. If getting SU updated gives you a problem install busybox and SafeStrap and update SU grom there with the flashable zip.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] scadilla:
I'm on NI2 and want to get back to NE9 is it possible? I tried earlier using the pit and tar files but the phone just boot looped, I was able to get back to NI2, but I haven't been impressed especially because I can't get any 64GB SDcard to work with NI2. Any help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Try a factory data reset from the backup and reset menu in the settings before flashing the tar files. They are home tar files that do not totaly reset the device. These are all that are available from Samsung with there exception of NCG. As for your SD card not working with NI2 back it up and try formating it. I heard this to work before with this problem.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] scadilla:
I did try that so here is what I did:

1. Factory reset (NI2)

2. Odin selected PIT to repartition and chose NE9 tar in the AP slot

3. Rebooted phone bootlooped.

4. Tried factory reset no luck.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] scadilla:
OK I got back to NE9, by doing the same steps listed above, when the phone started bootlooping, I went into recovery wiped the cache and factory reset, took it a while to boot but once it did I was back to NE9, and my 64GB SD card was recognized again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Good deal, sorry I couldn't be more help but I never ran into that problem. Glad your back up and running.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] scadilla:
No problem. I think my mistake was not being patient enough on that first boot after the factory reset.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jcbofkc:
Dumb question from a new Verizon customer. I was on T-Mobile for ten years and they have very different terminology. I have had issues with call quality after obtaining root. The last item in the list, the "firmware", is the modem, correct? I don't want to start from scratch if re-flashing the modem could correct the issue.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes, the modem is in that file along with the firmware and kernel. If you are on NI2 it won't hurt to flash it in Odin.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jcbofkc:
Thank you. BTW, I appreciate the note in your signature.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] CamCroz99:
Hi all,

My S5 was infinitely boot looping to recovery last night so I flashed the files above. Now it is saying that firmware upgrade encountered and issue. What can I do to fix this? Should I take it back to Verizon? I haven't had it 5 months so my warranty is still good.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Try the steps in this post.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] CamCroz99:
I have never updated from NCG. Would I be able to flash NGC again and the pit file and everything should work. Right?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes, you can substitute whatever baseband you currently are on. The key is entering recovery mode and resetting and clearing cache from there. With the phone powered down the keys to hold down are the home, volume up and the power buttons until you see recovery booting in blue at the top of the screen. Use your volume keys to navigate the menu and the power button to select a option.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] CamCroz99:
Ok, I should flash the NGC file, NCG pit and then boot into recovery and wipe?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Try the flash first and if it bootloops enter recovery.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] CamCroz99:
Didn't work. Took it to a Samsung center they couldn't get it to flash either so Verizon is going to replace it for me.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] xazilizax:
After I complete #7 and the phone reboots, it's stuck on the Samsung Custom screen and it won't load SafeStrap. I tried redoing all the steps and same thing.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
It should work fine if you followed the steps and used the files provided. I just checked them and they are the exact files I used two nights ago with zero issues. Try a factory data reset from the backup and reset in the settings menu. Also try entering recovery mode and wiping cache from there. I'm out of ideas if none of that works. If all else fails see if you can have Samsung at BestBuy reset it and try root again. You might have a problem with your phone because it was acting up before you did this.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] iconixx:
I just bought my galaxy s5. It is on 4.4.4 with NI2. I flashed the stock NCG but towelroot says my phone is not supported. Can I get root on my new phone?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Sounds like you didn't follow the instructions in my OP. Use the files I provided and it will work.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] iconixx:
I downloaded all 3 files and flashed the ncg from the root zip. It shows I'm on ncg Mar 2014 kernel. Do I need to flash a file to change the build number?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
No the NCG March kernel is correct. That should work with the towelroot in the Root.zip file. Try this towelroot. I know it works because I used it today but it should be the same as the one in the zip.

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] iconixx:
I was able to get root when I used towelroot v3 and inputed the code 1337 0 1 7380 4 0 by tapping towelroot v3 at the top of the app 3 times.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bryanintransit:
Can't find an apk for v3 anywhere. Everything seems to be v2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Nit3H8wk:
G900V Hard Brick

I have seen some unbrick.img's floating around for various phones including the note 3 and g900f but i cannot find one for the G900V. Please help me out i need an .img to dd onto a sd card to undo the hard brick.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] c_wag03:
Worked great!

Just wanted to say thanks for the NI2 root instructions and files. I just bought an S5 from someone and this worked like a charm!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cruiseMain:
So I got kicked off root and now the OTA update won't stop popping up on my screen even though it fails every time. Do I just use the ne9 files (because looks like I'm on that build) and follow the directions right? TIA

Or can I go ahead and use the NI2 files?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I would just use the NI2 files and if you want root follow the root NI2 directions after you flash the NI2 tar.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cruiseMain:
Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Your welcome, no problem.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cruiseMain:
everything worked! the only thing i think you need to update in the OP is you need towelroot v3 with code change like posted above. new download version is posted on towelroot.org.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mandie_maie:
vzn demo

im hoping doing all this will stop my s5 from CONSTANTLY entering vzn demo mode. and yes, ive totally tried to uninstall it and turn it off but its a nazi and reboots phone and BAM, there again. battery wont even charge past 35%...ugh
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] miccar7:
Thanks so much for this procedure man. I successfully rooted my phone and was trying to load a custom ROM. Upon booting it gave me that "verizon has found unauthorized software" message. I was freaking out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SysAdmin-X:
So did the phone you bought already have the NI2 update? If so what steps did you take to root it on NI2?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Read the instructions in the OP under How to Root NI2...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Has anyone tried flashing back to stock (Mar 31st 2014 edition) and allowing OTA to update all the way to NI2, and then try rooting? Success or Failure?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes, this works but it is easier, quicker and more stable to flash the NI2 tar. When you do the OTA the files are patched where the tar has the file recoded or the updates "built in".
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
So now I don't have to flash the NE9, I can just jump straight to NI2? Seems far less scary for a novice when you don't have to flash 50 different things. LOL. May have to do this now.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yup, just flash the NI2 stock tar and then follow the instructions under How to Root NI2 in the OP. Make sure you use the three files I have linked in that section and all should go good.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Alright, so, late night flash fest, sadly not the fleshy variety.... I got 4.4.2 flashed, rooted, busy box, safestrap, followed the directions to a T, but the "NI2 Stock Kernel" was flashed, and it hung at the "Galaxy S5 Powered by Android" screen. So I flashed back to 4.4.2 and then tried the NI2 tar with the long name similar to the NCG Stock Tar I used to "go back to stock".. that one loaded after 5:50 and "upgraded" all of the 148 apps.. Good.. Try TR in the Root.zip, nada. Tried TR from the web, entered the code chain, NADA.. WAS SO STOKED to see 4.4.4 on my S5.. But not being able to root it? BUMMER. Flashed back to 4.4.2 and here I sit.. Bummed.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
After you flashed the NI2 you need to flash the NCG kernel and then root. Towel root will not work on the NI2 kernel. It would be a good idea to enter the setup menu and factory reset before you flash the NI2 tar. After you flash stock NI2 and reboot start the root process as per the OP instructions and it will go fine. As for entering the code you should not have to do that unless you have a new phone. Remember my root instructions are for when you are currently on NI2 and not on NCG.

If on NCG you can't flash just the stock kernel, it will bootloop because that only contains the kernel. If trying to go from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 you need to download one of my stock ROMs or another NI2 ROM and the the NI2 firmware. Then flash the stock or custom NI2 ROM in safestrap and then the NI2 firmware in Odin directly after flashing the ROM. Do not attempt to boot to the NI2 ROM without entering download mode and flashing the NI2 firmware via Odin. The firmware for this process contains the firmware, modem, recovery and other necessary files unlike the stock firmware that only contains the kernel.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
PM'ing you. Hope that's okay...

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I also couldn't figure out how to "flash in safestrap"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
head out of arse, flashed the NCG then NI2 stock tars and it worked perfectly. Never asked me to flash the NI2 firmware, but wasn't sure if it was needed. Only getting S Health FC's now..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Again... you have to flash the NI2 stock tar after you root to overwrite the stock NCG tar you flashed to get towelroot to work, this is not an option it's a must. If you do not do this and run the NCG kernel with the NI2 firmware that was flashed with the NI2 full tar you will have problems with FC's. The directions clearly state to flash the NI2 stock kernel in step 7, if you do this the FC's will go away. If you omit or overlook any steps in the directions you will have problems.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Sorry for the confusion! I was trying to say it worked and I am rooted on 4.4.4 now! I was saying that once I pulled my head outta my arse and read the directions to a T, it all clicked, and like clockwork it all fell into place like a glove on a hand.

ALL HAIL MISTERXTC!

I will add, that it was after I flashed the NI2 after Rooting on NCG, that I experienced the 2 FCs but have not seen them since then.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Ahh I see, I misunderstood. Two hiccups aren't bad. I know there are a few updates that need to be installed from the playstore and shealth after the initial install of NI2 so that was probably the problem with the FC's. Anyway I'm glad your up and running on 4.4.4. SafeStrap has been updated by [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] so the ROM slots now work as they should and you can install a custom NI2 ROM to play with on those if you want
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Perhaps. I may. Right now just enjoying the 4.4.4 look and feel, and trying to figure out why sometimes when I open something it freezes, so I "Force Stop" and re-open and it works fine. *shrug* Not bothering me too bad, just curious.

I also did the entire flash sequence without the instructions in front of me, and not ISP for my desktop to be able to pull it up..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mmoffet:
I'm having issues getting the initial ODIN to NCG to work correctly. I boot the phone into download mode and flash the G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 file. It reboots and goes through optimizing apps process but, when it's finished, my build number still says I'm on NI2. It's strange because I still get the force-closes you referenced so it's definitely changing something, but towelroot is saying this phone is not supported even if I tap towelroot v3 and enter the suggested code.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I may be doing wrong?

Edit: Nevermind, reflashed NCG a second time and everything worked. Not sure why it wasn't working the first 3-4 times I tried.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I've had to enter the stock recovery a few times to clear cache and factory reset to fix various issues like the phone not booting and such. Usually I do a factory reset in the settings menu before I flash the tar file because the home tar files Samsung released do not wipe data.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cctoro:
Piece of cake! Thanks Misterxtc, instructions were clear and easy. Great Job!:good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
Followed the directions... phone wont power up

I have tried rebooting my S5 (Verizon) and it just sits at the Samsung Galaxy S5 screen. Been there for 10 minutes. HELP PLEASE!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
List your steps you have taken.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
Steps

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1

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I just put this via Odin G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 and it is booting... trying to root my 4.4.2 Verizon S5

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It's now back to factory and I lost stuff. No biggie.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
It's like factory resetting your phone...

Also, make sure when you FLASH UPGRADE to 4.4.4 NI2, that you flash the NCG Kernel, re-root, then flash the NI2 kernel again. Easy peasy!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
Started over and now TowelRoot says unsupported
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
I found V3 from towelroot.com worked best on both...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
Every time I download from there it is V2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Are you sure you are using the one that is downloaded on your phone, and not the one that you loaded on your SD card?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
I went to towlroot.com (on my pc) and downloaded it directly to my phone and ran from the download folder
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
huh. Don't know if it will make a difference, but I downloaded the .apk direct to my phone and ran it there, and it was v3 100% of the time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Same here, I just downloaded it and it's v3. I'll attach it here for you.

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
I was able to get V3 as instructed but when I run it I get 'phone not supported'
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Hollywood67:
You need to flash backwards for it to work. Can't root from NI2.

Re-read the OP. (Not trying to be a smart ass, just saying re-read and follow instructions)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] skister77:
ok thanks, I will try again tonight.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] doncaruana:
Has anyone actually managed to do this without installing safestrap? If I get to the end and have trouble with supersu, I can just install safestrap at that point without starting over, presuming I have root still, right?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes, this is not a problem. SafeStrap can be installed anytime after root.