yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
The only thing that he (crazycrangelo) can't do is Odin back to NCG and root with TowelRoot. He's on OK3 and has to use JrKruse's new root method for user's with OE1 and up. About the time factor (20 minutes) it is normal for these Deodexed TW ROM's to take up to 20 minutes to load the system. Believe me, when i first started flashing Lollipop ROM's, I thought the S5 was in a bootloop. When if fact, it was just loading the operating system. DAng, i should have asked him(crazycrangelo) how long was he waiting before pulling battery...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] FestiveFloralPond:
So, there actually is an expectation that it will successfully boot up before 20 minutes? I waited a bit more than 20 minutes and it did not boot up. So, I pulled the battery. Everything turned out ok I guess... Does it take a long time because it is processing the ROM or the firmware? And, if there is an expectation that the phone will fully boot up after flashing the ROM and firmware, but before flashing the bootloader, what is the purpose of flashing the bootloader?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NotATreoFan:
Deodexed ROMs take a long time to boot in the Android 5.x.x world. Even my personal Note 5 takes almost 10 minutes to boot any deodexed ROM on the first run, because it has to be optimized. Depending on the individual ROM, you may see the "Android is updating..." screen for most of that time, or you may just see the splash screen.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] FestiveFloralPond:
That makes me wonder if I messed something up by removing the battery after 20 minutes. If you cut short the optimizing process, does it just continue the next time you try to start, or could doing that introduce errors?

When I have automatic time and date turned on, I frequently get a message saying that the phone isn't getting time and date automatically from the network. Quite annoying. Never got that on stock 4.4.4. I am wondering if me not waiting long enough caused some error.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] crazycranagelo:
:laugh:

only problem i forsee with that is im on 5.0 lolipop and on bok3 baseband um i can't downgrade to 4.4.2 kit kat because verizon blocked downgradeing in the bok3 baseband version um so yeah
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NotATreoFan:
That could be, but typically not. However, since you have root access, I would suggest installing FlashFire (find it here on XDA) and using it to wipe and reflash the ROM. I haven't used SafeStrap since my initial move from stock over a year ago.

FlashFire is not a 1:1 replacement for SafeStrap, but for most tasks it performs better.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] crazycranagelo:
ok that worked bro im back to stock bok3 5.0 lillpop im gonna now start from jks root methond im not gonna install bigbot96s optimial rom tell he fixes it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Glad to hear that you're finally up and running without issues...now, Happy ROM'n...lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] crazycranagelo:
oh iv'e got a funny one for you bro it was bigbot96s rom that was giveing me the verizon ota update request because i am now back on rooted bok3 and i went in to system updates and there was no new system updates found so it appers that bigbot96s rom is not on bok3 and that is probley why i was getting the verizon ota up date request from verizon because his rom is not up to date
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BigBot96:
Wow. Ok then. That about covers it... Not much else to say. I'm sorry the ROM isn't up to your standards. I'm sorry that, despite having been hospitalized twice last year for life threatening health issues, I have not been able to meet your standards. I'm sorry that, despite not being paid for development, I was not able to satisfy your lust for perfection.

Reading this post has made what I'm about to say next even easier.

2016-02-26

Official development for OptimalROM has ended.

Reason: I'm pursuing new opportunities both in life and career that currently do not allow much time for Android. I'm starting a business that will have my dedicated time and attention.

www.garrettek.com

Ya'll (well, not all, but most) have been great and I couldn't have asked for a better group to talk and work with. I'll still be around as I still own the S5 (until the S7 is released).

I'll leave the thread open so ya'll can talk amongst yourselves. Enjoy!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] saycbone:
Thanks for everything BigBot..been with You since the early days (even when you weren't BigBot!!) with the S5 and appreciate all the time, effort, and patience that you have lent ua so we can have a heightend experience with this phone!!

Best of luck in your new endeavor and I wish you and yours the best health and happiness.

And to "DUDE"...YOU get the Gas Face!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Thanks for everything over the years!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jcase:
Cleaned. Please behave like adults
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BigBot96:
Thank you, jcase.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] elliwigy:
good luck with your new business!

dont let ppl who dont know how to help themselves get to you.. i enoyed your work when I still had my S5 and hopefully will get to work with you and use your work in the future!

The S7 seems a beast of a phone but unfortunately I feel the S6 Edge is my last Sammy device from big red... I will only buy unlocked versions or nexus devices after this as I dont see root coming as fast and I miss an unlocked BL :-/
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] evilryry:
Hey, I Replaced my s5 back in June but used this rom for a good while, even back before you were bigbot aswell. I was looking around at participated threads on xda app and it caught my eye about the development being over, so I wanted to comment and give my thanks for the great rom and support. Good luck with your new business and I hope your health gets better too. Seen your health down a few times but you were in my prayers during those times for you to recover. Thank you sir for your hard work despite the health scares. Good luck and God bless!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Zixx:
[MENTION=4549354]BigBot96[/MENTION] good luck ! Some of really loved your work, thanks for your time and for making this device faster and better. Good Luck on your new path man!

THANKS!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] purplepenguin:
RIPping pepperonis as we may say on Twitch. Still been checking this thread religiously for the update : *( edit: Thanks for all the work you put into it BigBot, this has been my ROM as long as I've owned this phone (minus small amount of time using Elliwigy's ;) because I'm debloat/optimizing obsessed )

Random-ish question, has Samsung just never updated the s5 to be on Marshmallow yet? Why are there no ROMs updated? Secondly, is there any way to isolate the security updates that are now being issued every month or so and get those on an older ROM or impossible? Or has that not really been explored? Thanks if anyone knows!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NotATreoFan:
None of the S5 variants have received Marshmallow yet. So far it's limited to some of the S6 and Note 5 models. But we're on the list, so it will come eventually.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Echo_Platoon:
Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication. I enjoyed the ROMs that you put out.

I wish you the best of luck with your business and your health.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] helllmonkey:
Is there a dark theme for this rom? I installed an older version when I got the phone a bit over a year ago. I upgraded and am no in love with all the white.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Morinzo:
In the about section it says I'm running on OR 13-1 but I know it's newer than that. Is there any way to tell what version I'm running?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Leopolll:
I have a SM-g900V G900VVRU2BOG5 with Android 5.0

I got root, as it is written here.

It says, when your roots do not flash a zip file, however, they NO_BOOTLOADERS to specify in the file name!

Here is the file OG5_fw_NO-BOOTLOADER_BigBot96.Tar.in MD5

But it's there in the instructions if you coming from kitkat firmware (4.4)

1. Can I use this file in my case?

2. If so, what instructions do?

3. Can I instead flash this file via Odin, download it from here and flash it through Safestrap?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Unless it's noted to flash in Odin or it's an Odin file, you flash through SafeStrap or FlashFire. Just be sure that if you're on OE1 or above and you gained root from Jrkruse's OE1 and up method, you flash the No Bootloaders files
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Leopolll:
Thanks for the answer.

But what are the instructions for the flash in my case?

I believe neither the first (coming from Kitkat) nor the second (from lolllipop) case is not for me.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GoTeamScotch:
Hey all, I'm not exactly sure how but it seems as though I've lost root. It just sort of happened a few months back. Maybe the result of an app updating itself automatically, idk.

I'm running Optimal Rom 15-2, Galaxy S5 [Verizon], Baseband BOG5. Can anyone point me in the direction of how to get root back? Can I use Odin to flash something to get it back? At one point I was using NK2 kernel flasher whenever I needed to use SafeStrap, can I do that and re-flash Optimal Rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] alin919:
Use safestrap and reflash the rom , no wipe see if is working . Before you start make sure you got installed safestrap , NI2flasher and og5 kernel .
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GoTeamScotch:
Thanks for the reply. It actually turned out that I need to simply enable SuperSU again. It must have updated from the Play Store automatically and then it needed to be enabled/activated/initialized once again from inside the app itself. I'm kind of embarrassed now because I went so long without root, not wanting to deal with loosing my current rom setup. :P
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bmilcsx:
Hello everyone. I have been using OptimalRom for months now and love it. Lately, I've been having an issue where my cell phone becomes "unavailable" and cannot reconnect to my mobile network. I have to reset my phone entirely and then it finds it again.

My house is in a cell phone Bermuda Triangle. I get horrible reception for the most part but it always can get at least 1 bar. So, I believe it has something to do with the ROM. Has anyone else experienced this? I am running an older version of OptimalRom I'm sure.

I am running OptimalRom 15-5.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] supseanbaby:
Trouble installing rom (symlinks failed & failed to mount /system)

I have tried so many times now, but I keep getting the same result.

on 5.0 ok3 everytime the flash starts then says somesymlinks failed and then /system and /systemorig are not found or mountable

Any help would be amazing, or let me know if you need any other info.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cclem81:
From my experience before flashing a rom with ss u must flash ss fix zip before flashing rom.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Nerva:
I'm currently running OptimalROM 13.1 (the download was called "OptimalROM_R13-1_20150518_BigBot96.zip") -- is there a simple way to upgrade it to version 15.5?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] damagi123:
was that a kk based one?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Nerva:
No, OptimalROM 13.1 is 5.0 Lollipop.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kowabunga_dude:
So if I downgraded to the stock Verizon 5.0 and rooted, do I need to upgrade to 6.0 to flash OptimalROM 15.5? How can I upgrade to 6.0 and keep my phone rooted?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] wicked_g:
can i install this on ok3?

edit: can i run xposed with your rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] xclaim:
Formatted my SD

guys i wiped out my SD by mistake (like I formatted it .. because i'm an idiot !)

what would be the process to reinstall 15.5 from scratch with root - love this ROM and the battery is awesome

pretty familiar with Safestrap - a quick guide would help.

as a side note, i updated to PB1 OTB Kernel and rooted and the ROM is garbage ! i want my Optimal Rom back !!

pls help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bmilcsx:
Hey folks. I've been using OptimalRom for a while now and a few months ago, my g900v started losing connection to the mobile network. I get poor reception in my apartment but this is a new issue that I can't seem to figure out. I've messed with the GLOBAL / different servers and it'll work for a little while, but always seems to revert back to unable to connect.

What happens is this:

1) Cell phone works fine for a while

2) Stop using it

3) Turn screen on and realize I'm not able to make calls, text, etc.

4) Forced to restart phone

5) Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I keep restarting it until it works.

Sadly, my USB charging port is damaged and I can't re-flash my phone. I purchased a replacement port for my phone but I really don't want to damage it further, causing me to have to buy another.

Does anyone have any tips?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
I downloaded the ROM, downloaded the Kernel for OG5, and followed the directions you provided for the odexed version.

Now, the error, "com.google.process.gapps has stopped" pops up repeatedly, and it's quite difficult to get anything done, including troubleshooting, because the darn error pops up almost as soon as I hit OK to clear it!

Ideas? Thoughts?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] seven000:
supersu issue

Would u please fix the supersu's issue? I flashed u Rom but found that there was no root permission。maybe, update supersu to the new ver can fix the issue.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
Why don't you update SuperSU yourself? Either flash the update zip or install from Play Store...:good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] udg21:
i want to upgrade from this to a newer rom what is the best way i want hd calling and working hotspot undetectable
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jeepit71:
Looking for md5 file

I would like to upgrade my rooted S5, 4.4.4, to your ROM and I have downloaded the necessary files except the md5. You state 'Download *_fw_bigbot96.tar.md5 to your computer'. Since I'm currently on NI2 Kernel, I assume I would be looking for NI2_fw_bigbot96.tar.md5 but there is no direct download link. I also searched the forum and AdroidFileHost.com and came up empty. I'm obviously doing something wrong so a nod in the right direction would be most appreciated! Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] fukenbiker:
OptimalROM R13-1

Running smooth since March 2015.

still happy

thanks Bigbot96
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Where is the downloads link?!?!

I'm seeing exactly the same thing.

I'm working on upgrading another phone as a backup to this ROM after reinstalling the ROM on the first device, and I can't find the downloads link ANYWHERE.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Looky here!

So after much digging around (no, the downloads section is NOT "clearly there"), I found a link to some downloads that seem to be correct. Use caution, as i'm not a pro here! https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=19304
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
The ROM downloads are in the OP. You have to scroll down some and they're there. I've just press the links and they went to AFH
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Yep, but the links shown are not the same files as what the OP calls out, and don't offer all of the options. So, you have to look for something other than what you're suggested to look for, and you have to go to the site, then go up in the folder level, and dig around a bit.

I'd still like to a see a link called, "Downloads", that takes you to the top level of AFH for the S5, so you can see all of the files there.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Alright, this is driving me nuts!

I returned my S5 to stock, then went through the root process again, as outlined in the first post of this thread. Every time I install the Optimal Rom from the SD card, it says it completed successfully, then reboots to the stock Verizon ROM. I've gone through the process more than a dozen times, i've cleared the cache, Dalvik, and the partition using Titanium Backup Pro, and yet... cannot get OR up and running.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Which recovery are you using? SS or FF? If using SS to install, go into WIPE, Advance Wipe and select Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage and Cache. When that's done, install ROM and the Firmware without Bootloader and THEN be sure you FLASH the LP Kernal before rebooting......from what you posted, you didn't wipe System and Data to say the least......lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] gedavis:
Flash the kernel before you reboot from safestrap
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
I used ODIN to install the Kernel, then I used the built in recovery to install the Firmware and OS from SD card.

I've tried every version of the firmware/kernel/OS I could find, and i've gone through the install process more then 50 times; I cannot for the life of me get the new OS to run!

Could someone tell me what versions they're running for the Kernel, Firmware, and OS?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Anything?

I'm looking for the combination of files (Firmware, Kernel, ROM) that actually works and runs.

I've just reset to factory again, so i'm back to KitKat 4.4.2, NCG, and as i'm reading over the instructions in the first post (for the millionth time) I see that there isn't a matching set of files for (choice of firmware version) for the Firmware, Kernel, and ROM. I'm also not sure which version to choose, but I do that it calls for NI2 Kernel to be flashed, but I don't see NI2 for the ROM or the firmware.

What'm I missing here?!?!

[IMG="Screenshot after reset to Stock Factory"]http://imgur.com/a/RGuC9[/IMG]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Alright, here's the latest round of effort:

Return to stock using G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.tar.md5

Screenshot (below)

Installed Towelroot, had to use version 3 to gain root. Version 2 said this device is not supported.

Installed busybox

Installed Super SU update; had to replace many files because they were already in the folder.

Installed flashfire. Wants me to update to Super SU v2.40 or newer

Checked SuperSu version, it's 2.46

Installed SuperSU free .apk, instead of using the ZIP folder (duh)

Rebooted device

SuperSU disabled knox

Flashfire asked for root access, granted

Attempted install of Optimal Rom Odex edition 15 via flashfire; FF scanned archive, unknown results. It appears that OR was not installed.

Attempted install again; phone rebooted to error screen, then rebooted again to Stock factory ROM.

Third attempt at install, using flashfire, doesn't appear it's working because it's booting to the same factory stock ROM.

Installed the OD5 Bootloader via ODIN

Device rebooted to Verizon stock ROM (still no change in ROM!)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] gedavis:
I'm on BOD5 bootloader and I used safestrap to flash the rom
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ken2736:
Hi

If someone could help I would appreciate it. I have a 15 ECCM chip with an unlocked bootloader. I am trying to go from cm13 to optimal ROM since cm is dead as of 12/30/16. Any advice is appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You flash the files through either safestrap or flashfire
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DLeach4512:
Yeah, I tried that, too. Keep reading.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
I have and do read and search to learn as well....if coming from a CM/ASOP ROM you need to do a complete wipe, which in SS/TWRP you go to Wipe/Advance Wipe and select all but external storage. I usually do this twice. As far as the "Combination Firmware" files, you'd best stay away from that unless you know what you're dealing with...a lot of VZW S5 users have gotten in a mess by flashing the Combination files not knowing what exactly they are for....so if you have an unlocked bootloader as you said, and if you haven't "officially" updated your bootloader. Odin the NCG tar and Towleroot...use the files from this thread

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

Then unlock your BL using the 3rd or 4th way to unlock and then flash this ROM and the Firmware without Bootloader and you should be good to go....since you've mentioned you've flashed all sorts of firmware, you may have mucked something up to where the ROM doesn't want to work or boot up properly.....i can help you out a littlemore on how I actually did the Unlock and install this ROM but best to PM me as to not cluttering up this thread....hope this helps you in any ways......again, i do read.....lol

Best thing to do is to install an older stock rooted LP ROM before installing this custom ROM. As to i had issues jumping straight from rooted KK to a custom LP ROM....i had to install a stock rooted ROM, then install a Custom ROM.

I know that it may sound as having to go through your A#%hole to get to your elbow type method but I like to be safer than sorry and have had no issues in doing so....lol.....just as long as your BL is OD5 or below....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BigBot96:
Mind sending it to me?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kidruk:
Really quick. Is anyone having issues transferring music from sdcard to extsd? Music works just find when downloaded onto sdcard but once I transfer it over to extsd; the files either get corrupted or does not play at all. I am pretty sure it is not my extsd because files hold just on their once placed. The transfer is what the issue is. Just wondering if anyone else is having the same issue.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] dodendemise:
Same issue with files corrupting after attempting to transfer to SD
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Franzie3:
I had been having the same problem. I had accidentally wiped everything through Safestrap once and i think that formatted my SD and screwed it up. I used a data recovery tool and got my images back but the more annoying they is that if i transfer files over to it , they get corrupted

I have even tried reformatting it through windows or the devcie itself, no dice. Anyone know of a way to fix this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kidruk:
No clue man. I asked in another thread and one person replied that they have not had any issues and I will admit I did not either before I flashed this ROM so I'm wondering if its a ROM issue?

Considering all of these KitKat and write to extsd issues we are having I figured I would at least inquire about it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Franzie3:
Could be, but i found it weird when i selected my camera to save to Sd card by default it did it, every picture would capture fine, i could view it for like 5 minutes then it would corrupt.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kidruk:
hmm interesting. I can say that I have noticed some images being grayed out but for the most part; images seem to be fine. It all goes downhill when I try to transfer music over and it corrupts the one time..... I am forced to format again and its only a matter of time before it craps out again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BigBot96:
Interesting.. Answer these questions for me please:

How are you transferring files?

What types of files..

Images? JPG/PNG/GIF/etc ?

Music-- mp3/wma/etc ?

What slot is the ROM installed on?

Stock Slot? ROM slot x?

Have you ever formatted the SD or Ext SD via Safestrap? Like actually formatted, not just wiped.

What version of SlymHyde did it start on?

Let me know the formats and I'll see if I can reproduce it on my device.