yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] BuLLitz:
There should be a "MANY Thanks" button! ;)

I will probably be attempting this in a few days but I need to sort out a few details.

- Are these (freeze the At&t Update, Sammy push, and security updates) all performed from the application manager? Or is another app required to freeze them?

- The first 9 steps in your write up, are as clear as crystal to me, and the next 10 (the additional cleaning) are pretty clear.

Its the paragraph after that where I get concerned.

Example:

Install and update SU - Just use the version in the playstore(sometimes its outdated)?

install busybox, install safestrap, install xposed - From playstore also?

install your modules - Modules?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] AnarchoXen:
10char
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] thepktrckt:
I use Titanium Backup Pro but found App Quarantine to be clean and easy to use, just have to select settings/filter/check system services to see the AT&T updater
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] BuLLitz:
One last question I have for verification...

Another site has what appears to be a different process for disabling security updates.

That is, install a root explorer and navigate to the /system/priv-app folder and locate the SPDClient.apk file. Rename it with .bak, and reboot.

Would that be a safer method than freezing security updates within Titanium Backup or App Quarantine?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] AnarchoXen:
Either or. Freezing an app/process isn't dangerous in and of itself because you can just unfreeze it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] BuLLitz:
OK... Probably will attempt this this weekend.

I really do appreciate your efforts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Op Updated a little
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dbodom:
Process worked great! Lost root about a month ago after the OTA got me. Followed this process using Odin 3.10 and it restored NE4 just fine. Re-rooted, ran SDFix, loaded SU, Busybox and TiBU. I froze ATT Software update this time after moving back to Dalvik from ART. For some reason, when you use ART, you can't freeze certain programs and ATT Software Update is one of them. Great job OP and contributors!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Monica Jae:
what about just plain ol att g900c not active. or i forgot the g**** number.//// g900a?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
I don't think so. The At&t S5 has a couple of threads for you to restore. You need to know what model you have. You will brick your phone. Please read OP's and only do this if you're totally sure. Good luck.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Steph_Tech:
many thanks

Thank you so much for the informative thread! Makes it much easier to do things when you have a backup plan. Love this phone, but it has started acting up... camera not working, can't get into some of the settings. I need to do a little more research, but I'll likely be doing this in the next day or two using my Win7 desktop computer.

I usually run Linux on my laptop - is there a Linux equivalent to Odin? Just curious...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
I don't believe so.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Steph_Tech:
finding downloads

Well, I am sooo ready to do this, but I can't seem to find the correct download for Safestrap. On his page here the latest version seems to be for the AT&T GS4A . . . I certainly don't want to install the wrong Safestrap and ruin things before I've even started!

It would be awesome if you could add links to current software versions mentioned in the OP (Safestrap, Busybox, SU, etc).

Thank you for the awesome thread!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Done.....Enjoy !!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FtaWolf:
[MENTION=5031008]LuckyColdJohnson[/MENTION] Thanks for this thread it saved my tail.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Your welcome.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] techspy:
Ok, just to make sure I am doing the correct thing here. I just bought an S5A from ATT (SAMSUNG-SM-G900A, Android version 4.4.2) and Towel Root will not work. So, I can follow this info which will allow me to root, then I can freeze the update and not have it un-do the root correct? So then I can install a custom rom?

Oh, according to the firmware download link it is for SM-G870A. Will this work for the SM-G900A?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
This will work for the Active.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] tjinjer:
As best I can tell, G900A is the regular S5... G870A is the 'active' model... there are slight differences

You might want to focus on threads specific to the G900A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] landonfox00:
Hi, I did the process correctly but it just removed my root privileges. Can someone help me?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Read op last steps please
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] williamjamison1970:
Help please!!!

Ever time I reboot phone with or without sim cards I never get Network Unlock Screen instead it always goes to home with signal but with emergency calls only. What am I not doing WRONG?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Wrong thread
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] romanvaldezo:
safestrap

I download the safestrap app and I cant install it. is there other way to start fresh?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Did you download and install busybox first?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] romanvaldezo:
Yea I had it install.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
So you are rooted, busybox installed, and you can't install safe strap still? Have you tried to do the restore over again?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Bump
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] assurrak:
dead link

anyone else getting a dead link? i can't find the firmware...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jayzimmerman:
Soft Brick/ Boot loop

Hey all,

So after following a post to install root and a few other things, i rooted my g870A. I followed the method of flashing the old NE4 kernel, rooting, then flashing the NG3 kernel. But much to my dismay, the context service was completely wrecked, and I couldn't send texts/make calls/multitude of other issues. Also, the battery drained very quickly, so i decided to revert back to stock and try again, being a little more careful this time. I hadn't installed safestrap yet (please don't criticize), and made a bunch of other noob mistakes. But upon using odin to flash the stock firmware from sammobile, it said success, but my device is stuck looping at the ATT splash screen.

Can anyone direct me to the correct process to revert back to stock from this point? I can still access ODIN download mode and recovery mode (vol up +home+power). Many thanks, and God bless
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] assurrak:
Soft Brick Help!

I just went through this same process and mine is doing the exact same thing. Coming from 4.4.4 and stuck on the AT&T splash screen. Any help would be greatly appreciated. (Edited - I went into recovery mode and wiped date / factory reset). Works now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpcdeux:
1. It was because of kernel mismatch. Put TR on app on your phone ahead of time, install with file explorer, root, flash stock kernel back on it'll all be fine

2. When you Odin anything more than kernel ALWAYS boot to recovery and wipe. 99% of the time that's why it won't boot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpcdeux:
Anybody have a mirror?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3go7fyaxkin1kbp/G870AUCU1ANE4_G870AATT1ANE4_ATT.zip?dl=0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] M.Nabeel:
brother this link is dead please update it ASAP ..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] s8freak:
[MENTION=5031008]LuckyColdJohnson[/MENTION] could you update the files? Or provide a different link your Dropbox has generated to much traffic and has been shut down
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Vindicate:
Download Link

Error 509 in dropbox :( please reupload

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Dude please get us a link ASAP. I don't have a phone without it!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] EmberFox:
Here yah go: drive.google[.]com/file/d/0BwsrmAcZGmRfZHZuX3UzblVXbm8/view?usp=sharing <-- I cant post links properly yet :P

I got it from sammobile.com yesterday (I paid for an account on their download site)

If my link goes down, send me a PM and I'll fix it.

-Edit:

After flashing with Odin make sure to boot up the recovery and do a factory reset. The phone may not boot otherwise.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwsrmAcZGmRfZHZuX3UzblVXbm8/view

SM-G870A Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jpcdeux:
Could've just looked in General long ago. I posted a link in its own thread for reference since links around here seem to keep dying
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Sorry guys...Been out of town for work....SAMMOBILE got rig of this file or what?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] marcil802:
Hey guys at first look I thought you saved my life.

Ending up crying again. First of I'm with telus s5g870w.

Ive been looking for firmware for ever would this work? Also I've never use any recovery yet..

1. Can I use your version of safestrap if so can I get a link pretty please :)

2. Can u use your firmware version? (link please =

Would I need anything else?

I'm new to all this I've read a f:&_%ING lot I managed to root and I use unity. Everything seems alright.

Beside the fact that I have no idea how to Install mods from. Zip...

I'm happy for you guys I know the feeling of being left alone. Now I want to know the feeling of having our own recovery lot.

From Quebec. Jon

S5 g870w
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
AT&T Samsung Galaxy s5 active g870a how do I root with 5.0 lollipop

I've been doing a lot of research on the process of rooting a phone. I want my phone to be rooted but I don't want to pay $100.00 for that to be done. I just need someone to tell me if I can go back to stock NE4 from android lollipop 5.0 OC5 by using the firmware from sammoble.com I have attached a screenshot of my phones info please someone help me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
Yes you can safely flash back to ne4 from stock 5.0 on the g870a.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] captivated1971:
Do a Lotta reading and you'll find it lol not trying to be an ass. But if your familiar with odin. That will help a lot and if your bootloader is locked .you can only flash stock firmware with odin. Which is why you will have to flash with ff. Also. And downgrade kernel and root and back up to same kernel ur on

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Everything you need are in either these threads or in the s5 general threads
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
Just want to verify one last thing as long as I follow this tutorial I found on forums here.

Credit goes to: muniz_ri

For supplying this.

1. Take the NG3 OTA update.

2. Download and install*Towelroot-v3.apk(this version does not require internet access).

3. Place your phone into "Download Mode" (press and hold the*Home,*Volume Down, and*Power*keys until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press*Volume Up*key) and flash theG870A_NE4_Stock_Kernel*using Odin's PDA slot(AP inOdin v3.09+).

4. Open the Towelroot app from your app drawer and press "Make it Rain" to root your device.

5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again and flash the*G870A_NG3_Stock_Kernel*also in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).*

6. Download*SuperSu*to manage root access.*Done!

This method would work for me only difference I'm going from 5.0 OC5 to NE4 correct

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How would I know if the bootloader is locked/unlocked. yes I'm aware of the process with Odin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] captivated1971:
Yes but your rom will also be changed back to downgraded version then also can reinstall safestrap and I'd flash xdk again lol till they get all the bugs and tweaks and extra ammenties worked out but won't happen unless someone figures another work around for the locked bootloader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
Flash with FF?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] captivated1971:
But it you just want root you'll have just downgrade your kernel and root . And upgrade your kernel leaving the rom intact. Confusing enuff? Lol

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Maybe I'll just shut up now before I confuse you anymore.

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3083841

[How-To] Update to G870A_OC5 - 5.0 and KeepRoot (4/15/2015)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
1. Take the NG3 OTA update.

2. Download and install*Towelroot-v3.apk(this version does not require internet access).

3. Place your phone into "Download Mode" (press and hold the*Home,*Volume Down, and*Power*keys until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press*Volume Up*key) and flash theG870A_NE4_Stock_Kernel*using Odin's PDA slot(AP inOdin v3.09+).

4. Open the Towelroot app from your app drawer and press "Make it Rain" to root your device.

5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again and flash the*G870A_NG3_Stock_Kernel*also in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).*

6. Download*SuperSu*to manage root

Just need to know if the above method would work for me regardless of the bootloader being locked/unlocked or do I need to do more research on the bootloader thing. I've seen a lot of video tutorials using the above method all seemed to work fine for those people making the tutorial however most of the time the tutorial was based off the regular Galaxy S5 not the active version I'm pretty knowledgeable on the process I just don't want to brick my phone and I know that's always a possibility anyways just want to be as safe as possible to avoid the chances of that happening. Please just tell me if the above method will work or not based on my phones current version with the attached screenshot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
Ok flash fire that's what I thought you where referencing just wanted to verify also I would much rather use a method with a computer instead of doing it directly on my phone I'm pretty techie but I feel as though I don't know enough yet to root directly from my device
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3083841

This thread has everything you'll need.

First thing is to flash back to ne4 stock in odin and towel root. Then you can go from their.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
So basically a downgrade to NE4 and then upgrade back to OC5.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
Pretty much, yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
I've been out of the loop, but I thought if you took the Ota update to 5.0 you were stuck and couldn't Odin back. Please correct me if I'm wrong and I will root this sucker.

Thanks

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
Only for the g900a, our active can be downgraded safely! So get to rooting! Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
Wow!! Thank you. Soon as I get off work today.

This is why we need our own forum. Too much cross information.

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
My thoughts exactly...there has been way to much confusion between the g870a and g900a. Several hard bricks already from people not paying attention and flashing the wrong files on the wrong device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
Yup. I've been flashing since the RAZR v3, and this phone is the most confusing for a lot of people and that is because it is not an s5,but a totally different animal with quite a few similarities.

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
Ahhhhh the good Ole day's! Lol.

[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] has got it down to an exact science. Just one file to flash now. I've done it a couple times with no problems.

Good luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
Ok so I have everything preped and ready just have one last question and I'm ready to root my galaxy s5 active smg870a from at&t. Is there an app or a way on your computer to completely back up my phones current version just in case, like kinda like with a computer you can make a backup disk of your hard drive and system, is there a way to do that with my phone? If so a link or maybe an app suggestion?

Thanks again for all your guys help thus far :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jmichaelg24:
I have officially rooted my first device thank you all for your advice and tips everything went great except for a minor bootloop but I was able to fix that by going into recovery mode and doing a data wipe when I finished the data wipe/factory reset it booted up to the stock NE4 and was able to root with towel root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
Glad you got it going!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IronMyke:
Dropbox links are dead

Hey guys,

unfortunately I soft brick my S5 and I was wondering if anyone has the stock firmware G870AUCU1ANE4 for the ATT S5.

The links are dead on these pages. Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
Sammoble.com has it. Just put in your model # g870a
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gdmd121:
Help Please!!!

I am not very good at messing with technology and I have never tried to root a phone. I don't even know if I am typing this message in the right area. Anyways I would like to root my s5 active but as I said I have never done this before. It seems that your thread is the place to go but I don't fully understand the instructions I made it as far as getting into developer mode, but after that I have become confused. I hear only good things about rooting phones so if anyone can please help. Also I do not even know what version of software my phone has or how to check it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] kguy79:
NG3 Tar?

is there an NG3 tar file anywhere? i need to odin to NG3. i cant take an update from NE4 because i dont have an Att account. any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
Search is your friend. In the OP.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3095987

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Yes the links are blocked due to Dropbox saying I have too much traffic. Would mega do the same?

Let me know, I have the files still...A non corrupted one at that. NE4.....I still use it..I still have the Active and waiting 2 more months before I get anything.....I dont know what to get
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
Try this

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jcwnd47lrfipl13/G870A_NG3_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5?dl=0

SM-G870 Peace

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[MENTION=6751859]kguy79[/MENTION]

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] kguy79:
NG3

That's a link for the NG3 Kernel, unfortunately i need more than the kernel. I need the whole firmware and sammobile only has NE4. I've searched the forums and the link i found was dead. Thanks for trying tho :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
Sorry, I misread your post.

SM-G870 Peace

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Here ya go!

http://pencarian.net/download/zip/Q9UgtOB1ba/G870A_NE4toNG3_OTA.htm

SM-G870 Peace

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[MENTION=6751859]kguy79[/MENTION]

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] psykotick:
And just to confirm, I've flashed the NE4-to-NG3.zip (as well as the NG3-to-OA1.zip) several times and that is the full OTA update minus all the bad things like losing root. If you want it to be just like you took AT&Ts actual OTA update (except keeping root of course), then that is the exact file you want.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] draexo:
Links in OP for the actual firmware and crack flasher are dead.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] berniesteven:
Read 2 or 3 posts back.

SM-G870 Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] firstaidman:
your drop box

Error (429)

This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Sorry guys. Drop box doesn't like me anymore. I got the link from Sam mobile. Log in there and search for the firmware. I have the HTC now. Screw Samsung. Sorry
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Okay, I found the NE4 file needed to restore. I'm uploading it to Mega right now for you guys. Says 1 hour left.....I will have this completed today..

Updated Thread****
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
LINKS are Live again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rescuedad:
Ok, I think I've bricked my phone. I had 5.0 on my phone using flash fire, flashed too many roms and it messed up. Ive tried to wipe and reflash with odin using this method and i'm stuck on the att logo. any ideas? oh and i cant access stock recovery. fun times... FML
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
I assume you have the Active and you waited a long time at the att screen? It takes a while on that screen. Let me Know
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rescuedad:
yeah, active. I will update in the morning. Luckily i have a back up phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rescuedad:
So it's been 6 hours on the at&t logo. Any ideas? So far I've tried flashing the original kernel and also the firmware. Nothing is going through. Also switched to a different USB cord
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rescuedad:
So I get this if I boot into recovery. Flashed the firmware and let it sit at at&t logo until it died. Nothing. Failing to mount?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
I will re-upload a better file tonight from my PC. Maybe that NE4 is a bad download.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rescuedad:
Update: fixed! Factory data reset from stock recovery. Loaded up the NE4 firmware no problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Will update OP now......Thanks for reporting back...I will add this step because it helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Updated to reflect

Extract (unzip) the firmware file (NE4) HERE

Download Odin v3.09 HERE

Extract Odin zip-file

Open Odin v3.09

Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)

Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

Add the firmware file to AP / PDA

Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked

Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

Note : Some users are getting stuck at long At&t screen, once odin finishes and you happen to get stuck, reboot to stock recovery and factory reset your phone.

It should boot up just fine after that. The At&t screen sometimes takes a while.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sivley93:
Every time I try this method ODIN fails and on my phone it says SW REC CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1

I've tried different cables and different USB ports on my PC too..Anyone think they can help me with this? :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Make sure you have developer options on and USB debbuging checked. Also try re-downloading the file again. sometimes a bad download will do that. it's something simple your missing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sivley93:
I checked the USB debugging before all this happened but my phone is messed up so I can't get it to boot. The only things it'll do are download mode and recovery. It doesn't even try to boot normally anymore, just straight into recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Okay. You have the Active S5 correct.... Just trying to check each step because this method has worked for a lot of people.... Try using a different Odin. Go into recovery and factory reset and clear cache too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sivley93:
Do I need to factory reset and clear cache before I try through Odin? And yeah its the SM-G870A. I've tried 3.09 Odin and 3.10 and neither are working. I'm beginning to think I've just broken this thing. Searched high and low for solutions and all the stuff that works for everyone else doesn't work for me :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LuckyColdJohnson:
Yes. Do those things first. use Odin 3.9
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sivley93:
Still didn't work for me, I read somewhere it was because after 5.0 the bootloader was locked and unable to downgrade and I am trying to flash the old 4.x updates, Is it possible to get the 5.0 firmware for this device? I tried sammobile, But all they've got is 4.4.2