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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] JMaejr:
What am I missing? Please advise.

I have read and re-read the instructions several times, read this entire thread, yet something is still not working for me, am I missing the obvious?

The Tar Install Instructions all seem to work well, I get the PASS in Odin and my phone boots to the initial setup language screen.

Under How To Root :

Step 1 - OKAY

Step 2 Copied tr_v2.apk, BusyBox.apk, Safestrap-G900V-3.75-KitKat.apk and UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip to extSd card - That's OKAY.

Step 3,4,5 Enter Download mode and Ran Odin with G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 in AP Slot - That's OKAY, although I never get any "Force Close" warnings...

Step 6 Installed and ran in order tr_v2.apk, BusyBox.apk and then Safestrap-G900V-3.75-KitKat.apk. Phone is now rooted with Busy Box installed and Safestrap Recovery installed. (I can see the SafeStrap splash screen if I reboot here).

Step 7 Enter download mode again, flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 with Odin, which starts its process, it reboots the phone, but that's where it "fails". The phone gets stuck on the Black Samsung Galaxy screen and never gets past it. Odin eventually says PASS, but the phone is now locked up on the Black Samsung Screen, does not power off unless I pull the battery.

I can boot into download mode, I can also boot into recovery with HOME, Vol UP and Power, on the recovery screen I get a dead Android Robot with a red triangle and black exclamation mark, rebooting from here also gets stuck on the initial black Samsung screen.

Repeating this process with different kernels results in the same outcome. So it appears everything is working OKAY until I flash a different kernel other than G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 listed in step 5.

Thanks for any assistance.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
It sounds like you started on NCG from the beginning and you are trying to upgrade using the kernels in the end. If you are trying to get to the most recent update witch is NK2 you will need to start off on NK2 and flash the NCG kernel to root and then the NK2 kernel for the last step. If everything is rooted and running on NCG go with that and flash one on my ROMs in my sig to get up to date. Flash either the NI2 or NK2 stock ROM and then the corresponding firmware I have linked in those threads.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] JMaejr:
So in the directions on Step 7 under How To ROOT where it says flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5, I only do that IF I have started with NI2 and NOT NCG as mentioned in Step 1 of the Tar Install Instructions?

Something like this:

Flash NI2, NK2 or whatever version then Flash NCG kernel to root, and finally flash matching kernel from matching version (NI2, NK2)?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Correct, if you started on NCG you have to stay on that. If you want to upgrade to the newest NK2 or NI2 use the links in my signature and follow the instructions posted there. That would be the easiest way to upgrade if you want. Flash the NK2 or NI2 ROM in the stock slot and then flash the NK2 or NI2 firmware with Odin.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] JMaejr:
Gotcha, thanks for clearing that up, I was following your guide verbatim and it said "flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 or whatever kernel is desired", I took that as you have to flash NI2, NK2 or whatever kernel you desired. It didn't occur to me that you had to start with said version to flash the desired version. I assumed start with NCG and flash NI2, etc to get to desired version.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Good point. I changed "whatever kernel is desired" to "whatever kernel you were on in step 1" in the directions. I can see why that tripped you up.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] smaut3:
Tried but no luck.

I attempted to perform the tasks as outlined below and was left with a phone that just was stuck on the initial Samsung screen (with the Custom). I was able to boot into TWRP recovery and restore from a full TWRP backup. Please advise on what step I may correct.

Downloaded NK2 Stock ROM and the Dev Edition Firmware. (verified MD5 on each file)

Booted into download mode and flashed the firmware with ODIN 3.09 using the AP until the PASS screen showed up.

Rebooted into recovery mode, selected Install from TWRP and pointed to the ROM on my SD card to load it.

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
did you try flashing stock rom in twrp and then straight to dl mode to flash the firmware for the dev ed? essentially switch the steps?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
You might have to flash one of these kernels. I can't say for sure because I never owned a dev edition. I'm just going by what others said works.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] smaut3:
Thanks for the note

Thanks for the note. I'll try towards the end of week when I have access to my development environment.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
lol if you have a dev ed with twrp and a unlocked bl you should be able to flash a kernel.zip and a rom.zip
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nujackk:
disregard norton removing it without telling me
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
what? lol disregard what?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nujackk:
my post essentially, lol i originally said tr-v2 wasn't in the zip but checked norton logs and it was quarantining it. (ultimately didn't matter couldn't get that far anyway problem with phone)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yoshi64hr2:
Can I use this to go back from a custom rom?

Hello, I have alliance rom on my sm-g900v i am looking to go back to stock (then root of course). Alliance rom is based of of the NE9 firmware for the sm-g900v. Can i still flash the .tar file without my phone bricking?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes you can without "bricking". If you want the latest NJ5 download this file and follow the instructions in the OP. I would do a factory data reset from the settings menu before you use Odin because the file will not wipe data and you want to do that.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] RiggsDaRuler:
I'm on the current lollipop update. Trying to get back to ni2 so I'm able to root and keep it for the lollipop ota. Do I have to flash the ni2 kernel? Or just the firmware and stock ni2 tar?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I'm not positive but I would think you will need the full stock tar in order for the OTA to work.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Argent36:
meh - I keep trying to ODIN back to NK2 so I can move up to Lollipop and it seems to take (ODIN says Passed) but it just sits at the red Verizon splash screen

I've tried battery pulls and it just hangs up at the same place....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Enter the stock recovery with the volume up, home and power keys and then clear cache and factory data reset.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mikey2487:
delete
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Argent36:
yup that fixed it! I'm currently restoring my TiBu on Lollipop :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] fateerror:
So my brother updated to Lollipop but he wanted me to root his phone and flash a room. It wasn't rooted or anything before. Can I still go back to 4.4.X to root and install the alliance rom for him?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes you can rollback.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] fateerror:
Ok thank you! Do you know which one I should rollback to?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I'm pretty sure Alliance is NE9.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
You will have to flash NCG, root, busybox and safestrap then flash the NE9 firmware with Odin. Also you might need to enter the stock recovery after flashing NCG and do a factory data reset and clear cache for the phone to boot back up properly.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] fateerror:
Thank you so much! I'll get that done this week for him.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Finished uploading Lollipop 5.0 Stock tar. Firmware, modem and others will be available sometime today.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nathan951:
Question.

So, if there is an updated to patch the root exploit in the coming days/months and someone has taken the update (or let's say I get a refurbished warranty phone with update).

Could this be flashed over update, restoring old kernel, which will allowing root?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Unfortunately no, when they come out with a new patched kernel they will undoubtedly increment the bootloader witch stops you from flashing back to the old one.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] calishooter:
I figured it out. Had to change my folder options in order for me to change the file to ".tar":o Thanks everyone for there help. Everything worked fine after i solved the issue with the tar file:D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dlscott1111:
Can you expand on that please? Mine ends with md5. Do I need to delete the md5 letters? Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] calishooter:
Yes delete the md5 letters. At the end of the file should look like this"xxxxxxxxxx.tar"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
the md5 to my knowledge shouldnt affect it as its just a way to verify the download as being a legit one.. but if it wont flash in odin that way then it most likely will not hurt by removing the .md5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Thanks for the info. Although I haven't had that problem I'll update the OP.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dlscott1111:
Can you share which bloat you removed that messed up the phone? Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sgtcasey:
I couldn't even begin to guess. :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] WhiteReign:
Thank you! Saved my Phone!!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bucwylde23:
I flashed this last night and it worked perfectly thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LadyAngler:
Thank you for posting all the files and tools! Everything worked great for me. I did have to remove the md5 off of the vzw file as well.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Glad it went well, good luck on the new S5. I saw your thread with the headphone jack. That's a bummer but it happens. I had two new Droid Maxxes in a row like that.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kilroy1stcav:
I flashed the Verizon tar file through Odin with the.md5 extension left on and had no problem! I downloaded from Samsung so I presumed that was the way it was supposed to be!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] johnnytraveler:
So for those that have flashed this, did it fix your problem? My phone will not go to sleep when I tap the power button. Also when I select to turn the phone off, it actually reboots.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
so powerbutton reboots your phone? doesnt put to sleep though? good news is it sounds like the hardware button isnt broke.. in other news, might be the software.. did you mess with any apps or mappings? either way if u cant figure it out i think a fresh software install would fix it.. if not than its probably the button (doubtful)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] johnnytraveler:
So I went ahead and flashed the .tar and that fixed the (what I now know was a software) problem. Yes, I deleted several system apps, but when I started having problems, I restored them (without luck).

So misterxtc, "Yes I'm Siskel, Yes I'm Ebert and I'm giving you two thumbs up. " [bloodhound gang] [emoji2][emoji106]

Sent from my rooted Galaxy S5.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] saycbone:
My MD5 checker does not show matching code for the NCG Pit partition file...I've redownloaded but no go..Mine reads 3dd82f91a02c82e60e0a1f9964fdb5c0

The Verizon .TAR checks checks out fine.

Am I okay to still flash the Pit file or ??

Thanks..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I just downloaded the ncgpit.zip and it checks out for me.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] highwaybandit:
Is this the same as the sammobile tar? My Bluetooth is a little buggy after rooting and safestrap. Phone also seems a little slower on safestrap.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
OA8 full tar, retail firmware, modem and kernel files are now live.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] claytonjn:
Hey, OA8 was released officially to the dev edition phones too? Just to make sure, on the dev edition I can odin the dev ed firmware, the modem, and the kernel without risk of locking and encrypting my bootloader? (I'm assuming the firmware updated the bootloader) I'm pretty knowledgeable when it comes to this stuff but I want to make sure I don't do something irreversible like turn my dev edition into retail. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cr6:
They aren't going to lock the bootloader on a developer edition phone. That defeats the whole purpose of a Dev edition device. [emoji2]

Good luck & enjoy!

S5 tap'n
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] claytonjn:
Yeah I know but I couldn't find any mention of official Lollipop for the dev edition so I wanted to play it safe.

EDIT: I guess the information I'm looking for is more whether or not the dev edition firmware updates the bootloader. If it does, I haven't come across a tar for the KitKat bootloader, so I'd have no way of downgrading if I decide I want to hold off on Lollipop until Xposed is compatible.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
The Dev Edition Firmware dose not have the stock recovery or aboot.mbn witch will lock your dev phone. I think you can use the full retail tar but you will have to remove aboot.mbn at least and repackage the file. I'll look into it and see what I can do. This is not a offical dev edition release it was from the retail package.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
The full retail tar will lock the dev edition so don't try it. Aboot.mbn is in it and that's what locks the phone, it also has the stock recovery.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] claytonjn:
Thanks for the info. I'm not completely aware of the file correlations otherwise I would have looked into the tar myself. Is there anything in the full retail tar that I wouldn't get from flashing the firmware, kernel, and modem tars? (other than the recovery and aboot that you mentioned, of course)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
No but hold off, I just realized I forgot a file in the modem zip.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
All set, I just fixed the modem file.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
[MENTION=4325794]claytonjn[/MENTION] I am uploading a stock restore that has the stock images minus the bootloader that should work on your dev ed if you want to give it a try. If you haven't made a backup of your phone to prevent a bootloader lock follow this guide before you proceed just in case something goes wrong. Keep in mind this has the stock recovery and is not rooted so you will need to Odin your recovery after this in order to flash the superSU root file. Let me know if you want to try and I'll pm you the link to test it when it's done uploading.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 3elevenX:
Misterxtc,

Just a quick question! I have a stock S5 on the last update (NK2). I'm going to push OA8 to my phone but should I just leave it on NK2 and flash OA8 or should I take the first OTA update and then flash OA8 via Odin. I only ask because the latest OTA from VZ came in two parts for some reason.

Sorry if this a noob question :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] claytonjn:
Yeah, unfortunately it was a no-go for the dev edition. Wouldn't boot with the stock kernel or ktoonsez. Could you PM me that link?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrv331:
I didn't see it, or missed it but after the root process and everything do we flash the OA8 kernel as the very final step?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yes if you were on OA8 to begin with.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
I haven't been able to try it on my son's phone but you can flash the full OA8 tar from the OP and then do the root process. But for the last step flash the OA8 kernel from the OP and not the ROOTS5.zip. I haven't updated the file yet.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 3elevenX:
Sounds good! thank you for the quick reply!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
No problem, I just updated the RootS5.zip in the OP so it has the latest SuperSU and the OA8 kernel.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] EatonZ:
Can you post the full "retail tar" like you did for NCG? (The .tar ending in "user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT")

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Sorry, this is all that's available from Kies and Sammobile. I don't know of any other sources for the files.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ruokuo:
If I Odin the full retail tar, how do I get the ss installed?

do I have to Odin the ncg kernel or nk2 kernel?

I understand that I can only use it if I Odin back to nk2 kernel, but not sure about the installation process.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Follow the how to root directions in the OP. Flash the G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel, root busybox and then safestrap. Then flash the OA8 kernel. All the files you need are in the directions. Then to use SS you will have to flash the NK2 kernel and when done OA8.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
I took the OA8 OTA, but once I flash the G900V_NCG_Stock Kernel, it keeps booting to recovery. Am I missing something?

PS: OP, you're missing - USA - Consumer Cellular under Profile Cell Providers ;;)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
My bad, it looks like you will have to Odin back to kitkat, root and follow this guide. I'll edit the root instructions to say this is for KitKat only.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cr6:
Deleted duplicate post....damn Tapatalk!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
can someone quick explain the difference between the "retail tar" file and the "retail firmware"?

About to go back to stock NK2 for now and not sure
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
The firmware has the bootloader, modem and kernel. The tar has all that and the system image. The tar is what you want to get back to a out of the box state. The firmware is what you want if you are switching form a NI2 ROM to a NK2 ROM or whatever.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
Thanks for the reply. I just flashed the tar. I thought it's supposed to wipe the phone? Still a little confused what each one will do
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
It won't wipe with the home tar files, I can't find the multi-cert ones that wipe data. I just factory data reset before I flash the tar.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
This worked for me, but I didn't let google restore my apps, so I need to flash again :o
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
Thanks for this post! I tried following it and flashing back to NCG & NK2 from the link but it won't turn all the way back on. There's only this black screen that says in red letters;

" Android system recovery <3>

LRX21T.G900VVRU1B0A8

Volume up/down to select.

reboot system now

apply update from ADB

apply update from external storage

apply update from cache

wipe data/ factory reset

wipe cache partition

reboot to bootloader

power down

view recovery logs

enable cp logging

disable cp logging"

I did flash O8A back and that works but i can't flash any other older version. What am i doing wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
After you flash NK2 or lower you need to select wipe cache partition and then wipe data/factory reset if the phone doesn't boot. You were in the stock recovery where you want to wipe from.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
Can someone please help because this seems way more confusing than it used to be. I was on a NE9 ROM. I Odin'ed to NK2 full stock and removed everything and took the OTA update for 5.0. I don't want to be on 5.0 right now and want to go to a ROM based on NI2.

So just now I Odin'ed back to NI2 and everything went fine. As far as I know my firmware, kernel, and modem are NI2.. I went to root and I'm pretty confused on the process.

The OP says you to flash the NCG kernel. Are the instructions outdated? If I am on NI2 do I really have to go back to the NCG kernel? If that is the case...where is the NCG kernel..I only see the full tar listed in the OP??

I have been away a while and for some reason this is all confusing me so I'd really appreciate if someone could clear it all up for me. For now I just want to be on stock NI2 rooted that way I can try some ROMs again. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrv331:
If staying on NI2, then use towel root to gain root. Then install busybox and safestrap. From here your set to install roms.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
K I did wipe cache partition and data both said complete but nothing happened. i just stayed in stock recovery so then i selected reboot system now and it did but just right back into stock recovery. I'm sorry to have so many questions. Thanks so much for your help & patience and grace!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
Flash NK2 retail

Flash NCG kernel

Install Towelroot and "make it ra!n"

Install Busybox and run

Install Safestrap and run....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
Thanks which one is " NK2 full stock"; stock retail tar or NK2 stock restore?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
The retail one is the one you want. Do a factory data reset from your settings menu then boot into download mode and Odin the stock tar.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rwilco12:
Hey guys,

I just did a quick cleanup here. Let's all remember to keep it civil and play nice.

Thanks!

Rwilco12
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
so I went through everything and got NI2 rooted. I then went into stock android recovery and wiped data/cache. I noticed busybox and safestrap apps are gone. SuperUser is still there

I wanted to start with a clean slate which is why I wiped..any harm in wiping after like I did? Do I need to reinstall busybox or safestrap
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
No harm in wiping. You only need busybox if you want safestrap. It isn't mandatory as long as you have root you are good to go. I would check to see if root in functional just in case.

EDIT: My apologies for coming off as rude earlier. I didn't mean it that way.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
No worries about before. After wiping safestrap and busybox were gone but I was still able to reboot into safestrap and flash a ROM.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Yup that's normal. Safestrap will remain installed until you Odin back to stock so you are all set. I forgot about that part.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
thank you! I did that and there's some progress but now it's stuck on red verizon screen? i tried taking the battery out & put it back and even still it won't go past that screen. is it possible that it just cant't be done on my phone?

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Also can i try it too many times? will i permanently damage my phone if i keep trying?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
1: You need to enter the stock recovery and clear cache and factory data reset. Hold the volume up or volume down if in a bootloop, home and power keys for about 10 seconds until the phone reboots. Then clear cache and factory data reset. If you do this in a bootloop you will get to a maintenance menu but it does the same as recovery mode.

2: No it won't hurt, I've done this many times. Same goes with flashing the tar ion Odin.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
K I'll try that too! Thanks :) But i don't know how to get into stock recovery on purpose? It Just kept doing it all by itself before.

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found the recovery thing. do i need to factory wipe from settings and from stock recovery ?

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HA!! It worked!!!! Step one down! Now for the rest :) You're amazing !!!!!!!! Thanks sososososo much!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
To enter stock recovery hold down the volume up, home and power buttons when you power on your phone. The other recovery is good when you are boot looping. You can reset from either one, they do the same thing. Whatever is easier to access at the time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
Cool I'm glad it worked. Not a problem, I'm glad to help when I can.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
Thank you! :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nwalker77:
How do I upgrade to 4.4.4 once rooted? I followed the instructions and im rooted on NCG.

Ive been trying to get it upgraded to 5.0 all day and SS wont see the zipped file. At this point I just need the phone running again. I depend on it for my business. Ill be happy if I can get it back running 4.4.4 again. Just dont remember how I did it last time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] B. J.:
You can flash NK2 full one. It's the in first post. the first link under nk2 files download.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nwalker77:
That didnt work.