yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Hi, tough choice;)

I think the general consensus here is that SM-G906K/S/L are superb phones hardware-wise. Excellent performance and top notch specs including LTE B3 support 1800mhz.

However software-wise the phones are totally under supported, dev community is very small and Sammy doesn't get us past 5.0.1.

Battery charging time is good but discharging is also fast - under a day with average use. My wife's Sony X3 holds three days and already running stock 5.1.1

So it'll depend really what is most important for you in your new buy.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Kaya0302:
Hi guys,

I want to buy this 906s model, i live in hongkong but i couldnt find it anywhere and on internet some guys selling too expensive even more than s6. Is there anyone wanna sell 906S to me with good price? But please not rooted one and clean one with no problem.

Please text me if you wish to sell..

Thanx and sorry to bug you with such topic
[Galaxy S 5 General] bud7dha:
There aren't many for sale in Korea either. Plenty of 900's though. A new g906 series is selling for $600-$650 if you can find one. Most new phone contracts here last for 2 years, and this model came out in June of last year. Plus, the quality of the device could be a couple of reasons why so few are available used.

Did you contact [MENTION=6630608]greenfin2311[/MENTION]? He's selling his 906K, but I'm sure it's knox 0x1. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=62909655&postcount=241
[Galaxy S 5 General] greenfin2311:
yes im selling my phone and yes my knox 0х1
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
i would never sell this phone for less than $600. this is still an excellent phone, with the best screen in the industry. you can still change the battery, and the sd card. coming with all of the features it has, if it is in perfect condition, then it is worth every bit of it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] sercata:
Hey guys.

This is my first post on XDA.

Think I screwed up my phone SM-G906S quite badly,

There are two ports labeled R1 and R2 underneath the battery cover.

I did use external connector and it killed my internal antenna.

I get no signal at all.

Can I reflash the modem using Odin to see if it'd reset the phone to use the internal modem?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Take the latest ROM for SamMobile and flash it with Odin.

The only place I encountered a modem piece stand-alone was in [MENTION=639045]miscom[/MENTION] thread based on Kit Kat (link in the first post).
[Galaxy S 5 General] sercata:
Thank you very much for the prompt reply.

Would you please indicate a link with instructions?

My phone is not rooted and is currently with Lollipop 5.0.1(the official version)
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Sign up an account and download from this link: (its not latest firmware but I find its battery life most durable by far)

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/52602/G906SKSU1BOH1_G906SSKC1BOH1_SKC/

Instruction in the link itself.

Flashing stock ROM through Odin will not trip Knox but cannot undo tripped Knox.

Good luck.
[Galaxy S 5 General] sercata:
Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] sercata:
Hi guys.

I flashed the firmware but nothing happened.

Obviously there is no way to restore internal antenna.

Does anyone know the address in South Korea, or any link to connect to the service for repair?

Here in London do not want to take it anywhere.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] bud7dha:
How does stock OH1 compare to stock KK (4.4.2) NK1 in terms of battery life? So far, I've been terribly disappointed with 5.0.1 offerings from SKT in that department which is why I downgraded. (Until my contract is up next June, I'm limited to rooted stock firmware.) And, have you tried the latest Arter97 OH1 stock (9/13)? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
No stock lollipop builds are better than kit kat. Haven't try arter ROM as many are complaining battery isn't too good either. Of all, nova rom is the best.
[Galaxy S 5 General] bud7dha:
I tried OE1 Arter's, and the battery life wasn't great either. Maybe sammy will surprise us with a Marshmallow firmware upgrade next spring - LOL!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
I've been using Samsung since S2... Trust me, they are never good with surprises. Buggy hardware and software and even buggier updates. Not to mention, updates are slow.

I am only interested in this phone just for its high end spec and high density oled but unfortunately, the screen is slowly degrading. [emoji22]
[Galaxy S 5 General] Israeli-Sparrow:
The screen is degrading?? Really??
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Yes, oled degradation is still a major problem. And it is yellowing over time. You are not aware of it because you are not comparing it to other screen/monitors.

Degradation is only the beginning. What is worse is oled burning. Some part of the screen which is displaying darker image most of the time (like the top status bar for example) will be brighter than the rest of the screen because it is less lit. Go ahead and download a white colour image to observe the entire screen. You will know what I'm talking about
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
How did you updated your phones to the latest version? I'm unable to update it using Kies. I want the stock, then I'm going to root it using twrp. Please help.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
[MENTION=3934027]weid heyn[/MENTION] described it well a few posts above http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=63126897
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
This is Odd, the one on my PC is (the one I took a pic of) while on the website (screenshot). The screen shot is the latest version the website.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
So what's the problem updating via Kies?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
I'm getting an error, everytime, my devicd is rooted, the phone should be on when updating via Kies correct?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Update with Odin. Mess free...
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
Yep? But the versions... shall I wait with the latest one? Those two are different.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
The one on sammobile is latest
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
So kies wont provide the latest update... weird.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
OE1 is 2 builds behind OI2
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
Downloading now.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
Not sure if I've done it correctly base number is different from build number...
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
If it's from sammobile, take it as it is... its the direct firmware.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
I'll take your word for it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Guys SM-G906L is getting Marshmallow at some point. I think it's safe to assume all our devices will move to Android 6! http://www.sammobile.com/2015/10/09...on-android-6-0-marshmallow-for-these-devices/
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Lol don't be too happy man. We were all excited about lollipop back then until it screwed up our battery life. Samsung have quite a reputation for bad updates. XD

UPDATE:

New update available for G906S/K (BOI5) and G906L (BOI4)
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
It's still 5.0.1:(

I'm staying with the Nova ROM.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
There's a new firmware..... I just flashed mine last week.....
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Turn on WiFi > Settings > About device > system update > check for update > download update via WiFi > update and let the device roll.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
I have root. So the update wont install.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Lol I see.

Then flash the stock firmware with Odin if you still have it. It'll undo root. But please flash the same version that you rooted (OI2 if I remember correctly). No need nandroid backup but titanium backup is recommended for safety measure. Once done, update using the methods mentioned before.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
Oh? What I'm planning to do is to flash the latest update, install TWRP, install root via TWRP, is that alright?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Enki1983:
the last update he make me..when they call me answer the telephone alone!!can anyone else he not is this??take a look......

Model	SM-G906S

Model name	GALAXY S5 LTE-A

Country	Korea (SK Telecom)

Version	Android 5.0.1

Changelist	5894670

Build date	Wed, 30 Sep 2015 06:50:46 +0000

Product code	SKC

PDA	G906SKSU1BOI5

CSC	G906SSKC1BOI5
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
All models have the same baseband BOI4.

I'm not sure what all these updates are fixing... stagefright perhaps?

Anyways, it's sad that the Nova ROM isn't compatible with this update:(
[Galaxy S 5 General] farjad1999:
Hey guys. I also have a galaxy s5 sm g906s. My problem is that my battery drains very fast. Anyone have a solution for it?
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
The battery life isn't great on this phone though many folks report best battery experience on Nova ROM here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3175286... given your phone is rooted and you're prepared to install a custom ROM.
[Galaxy S 5 General] farjad1999:
Any tips for non rooted users?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
Use Odin to go back to KitKat.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Or get yourself a Sony XPeria :p
[Galaxy S 5 General] Weild Hayn:
I never agree with non-removable battery phones. I kinda wonder what happens if bootloop occurs [emoji12]
[Galaxy S 5 General] farjad1999:
Valid point tho ✌
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
For a decade I have been having the same view until I witnessed two things:

1) my wife's XPERIA Z3 mini holds over 3 days on a single charge (not to mention the fact it's been on LP 5.1.1 for a couple of months already) and 2) removable battery on my SM-G906K doesn't allow me to exceed 12 hours usage. All most beautifully designed phones (including Sammy's) got non removable batteries.
[Galaxy S 5 General] farjad1999:
3 days? Really?
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Yes, really. The device drains around 10% a day if not in use.

With moderate use the phone needs charging after three full days.

I can only dream of it:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 5 General] farjad1999:
Wow ✌
[Galaxy S 5 General] farjad1999:
I am having an issue with my phone for some days. Sometimes it automatically starts restarting & doesn't stops until I take out the battery. Its really annoying me. Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tr0jance:
Ragarding the battery life, I got home today and the phone has 70% turn on wifi,ate breakfast for about 20 mins and the battery goes 69%, the battery % on the phone never bothered me, maybe because I have two batteries and an external charger? The phone performs well, no issues with it, I think it depends on how tou use it, I don't have 4G so that's one think, wifi is one of the main reason for battery drain and once I got home the phone's connected to the wifi up until I woke up at night (I work grave yard shift) I never bring the phone to work, I have a work phone for that, if I play games, watch movies, download stuffs, I expect the phone's battery to draib faster, but if you're not doing anything and the phone drains battery out of nowhere then there might be a problem, haven't installed anything special, got the phone from a friend, update it, rooted it, update it and rooted it again, I haven't installed the latest update though, I might do a stress next later, like full charge the phone, leave it be and wait for how many days it will be on, but I'm lazy right now for that lol! Any way that's my say on the battery life if this phone.
[Galaxy S 5 General] sebmue:
Does anyone know whether there is a real showstopper for porting a rom from Galaxy Note 6 (N910) to our G906?

Especially if is it is open source - as both devices share from my point of view nearly all core parts like SOC, screen, ram....

E.g. this one: http://xdaforums.com/note-4/snapdragon-dev/rom5-1-1r6n910f-resurrection-remix-5-5-t3153659

Have never ported a rom before, but acutally I'm willing to try, as there are plenty of tutorials on doing this. Perhaps I should read one and answer my question by myself... ;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
That'd be terrific! Thumbs up for trying.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Juste300:
Thanks for your feedback. I bought used Note 4 :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Anyone with G906S model can you have a look here and advise if it's plausible http://best-tech-reviews.com/cyanog...y-s5-qhd-lte-a-koreask-telecom-sm-g906s-5387/

They claim official CM12.1 nightly for klte is compatible with our model.

I find it hard to believe but if there are other views I'm happy to test it on my SM-G906K
[Galaxy S 5 General] Francois974:
Hi guys, someone can tell me why I can't hear caller with band GSM900 ?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Well I tried it myself, CM12.1 nightly klte couldn't be installed as being incompatible.

So I moved now to the Dokdo project.

Since they updated to the latest Google build the Rom runs bug-free for me.

Also there's an official xPosed framework created by rovo89 which is 5.1.1 compatible and runs smoothly on my device.

The drain is higher than on Nova Rom but no Rom works satisfactory anyway so I decided to sacrifice a couple of hours battery a day for a smoother Rom experience.
[Galaxy S 5 General] shevchukdp:
Is it possible to flash G906 (for instance G906s) with modem from Galaxy Note 4 in order to have G906s working correctly with GSM900 during voice call?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Francois974:
We are only two to have this problem ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] shevchukdp:
Not only, i saw a couple of people here, but a lot more on russian speaking forums, who can't use G906 at full capacity due to this issue. Unlocking of bands wasn't the final solution, and i think that another part of the way should be modem upgrade from Note4, which is succesfully used in Europe.

Let's have some opinions.

I've just downloaded firmware for Note4 of my region :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
no offense, but i will never understand why anyone would get a phone this powerful, and not want to root it. just seems like such a waste. why allow the service provider or manufacturer to own your phone, and make all of the decisions about how it will run, when you paid big money for all the power it can muster, but only use a little of it on stock software????? i just don't get it.

anyway, on another topic has anyone heard anything about a nova update? or any other roms which can compete with nova. nova is working well for me most of the time, and i actually have great battery life with greenify and amplify. but since he was really on it before, thought i might have missed something, and hoped he might have made an update since my last load. i ask here, bc they don't answer over there as often.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Francois974:
Flash with modem Note 4 ,will brick g906, no ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] shevchukdp:
i wish i knew, that's why asking it
[Galaxy S 5 General] Francois974:
Nobody to buy it ? I sell it on Swappa and Ebay.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
For everyone looking to enable delivery reports I found there's an XPosed module that can help called Prefix.

It worked on my Hangouts app, just add your carrier prefix into the module (it's *N# for me)
[Galaxy S 5 General] PIRATA!:
So you confirm to use Hangout app as a sms message app?

I'd never used it. I also don't have it..I think.

While I'm checking, can you give me some short description/advice/note in comparison with the stock Samsung sms Messages stock app?

About the delivery reports, I have to say that they are not working any more. I mean..they work only some times, but in the last months, I can barely remember last time they worked!!

So it must something related to this rom mixed to my carrier.

About your trick, can you tell how the Prefix Xposed module should be configured??

Tnx!
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Yeah I'm using hangouts for my default sms/messaging app.

It's more customisable and sends free messages from Google to Google (I.e. if my counterpart also has hangouts). The feature is useful if you're on roaming.

He XPosed module is self explanatory, once you activate it there's an option to add a custom prefix.

Search online for the prefix used by your network provider and enjoy working delivery reports.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Francois974:
A custom rom can resolve the modem issue (GSM900) ?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] Katkoot_cena:
Have any one tried to use video calls on his/her phone ?

I have G906L and i couldn't, it makes it a normal call automatically
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
for those out there who might not know, there is a new lolliwiz kernel, r10. this kernel works very well with nova rom for our devices. i am using the 906s, and not only is my device running very fast and smooth, but the battery life is excellent now. check it out.
[Galaxy S 5 General] kardinal969:
Kindly specify in details

Hi dear bro,

Could you specify the following:

1.What version of nova?

2.What latest stock updates you have (bootloader) BOHx, BOIx, BOEx ?

3.Are you using any special apps like greenify or kernel modification app?
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
i am using the 1.3.5 version of nova rom, with boh4, and yes, i use greenify and amplify.
[Galaxy S 5 General] aayush.garg:
I am currently on the arter97 ROM with lolliwiz r10 but I am very keen to try the Nova ROM. The instructions for Nova says I need to be on the factory ROM version but will it work if i just flash Nova ROM over my current build?
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
no, you need to go back to stock first, or you will get into a boot loop. just follow the instructions, ESPECIALLY DELETING AND CLEANING ALL OF YOUR INTERNAL CARD, and it will all go well. do not load lolliwiz until a day or so later. let it roll with the stock kernel while setting it all up, then add lolliwiz r10.
[Galaxy S 5 General] kardinal969:
Hi dear friend,

First of all as some of the members said no need stock rom. But you should be updated to stock what ever nova rom port kernel update. Easy example:

My device variant is G906L and my last stock update i had was lets say BOE1 but the nova rom for my L variant port is based on newer stock which is BOH1. So in this case i should update my stock to BOH1 so things can run perfectly. But if you skilled in porting then its possible without updating to the same stock. [emoji6] [emoji108]
[Galaxy S 5 General] kardinal969:
TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK, IM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR PHONE.

$NEW NovaRom V1.3.9 port

Downloads for SM-G906K/S/L (made by Kardinal969):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=42942

There are several files for flashing on Android Filehost. You have to choose which model you have. If you have a G906L model OI4, just flash the rom. Otherwise flash the rom and the add on package

#XPOSED ALREADY INSTALLED

$Only G906L OI4 is tested but the remaining are NOT TESTED:

#please test Proximity senor and wifi password saving only for other than G906L OI4

*NOTE: If you have older than OI4 Example-OH1, OE1 then you might need to flash cook kernel lolliwiz if you had booting problem or Sensor broken.

Otherwise Update to latest stock.

++IM JUST NOOB V2 [emoji89]

#As i said i am noob v2 learn porting in 24hrs. Its just temp my port until kykint make better by his touch. Also i got permission from kykint to distribute but didnt pm tkkg1994 as he is busy in military. The post maybe removed if violated.

Credits:

[MENTION=5899304]Tkkg1994[/MENTION] [MENTION=5441270]kykint[/MENTION]

#Vünam
[Galaxy S 5 General] markgil24:
s5 g906k black screen problem

Hi guys i have a problem with my s5 prime g906k when i forgot to charge the battery get empty and when i open it became black screen,. sometimes the samsung logo is showing and then nothings follow,. pls help me guys i just hard reset the phone and drain the phone excess battery.,

:(
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
You either have a defective battery in which case you should replace it...

Or something in your ROM is playing up, try to download the latest ROM from SamMobile and flash through Odin so effectively resetting the phone to its factory state.
[Galaxy S 5 General] markgil24:
i have replace my battery and nothings happen,. and i try to hard reset my phone too but nothing happens

next i will try to download to latest rom,. thnx sir.
[Galaxy S 5 General] bazray:
Does anyone here use a SM-G906L in the UK? have to managed to get 4g LTE working, if so how did you do it.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 General] markgil24:
Now my phone is fine but something is wrong with the screen.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
The answer is - it's impossible:(

See here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2948822
[Galaxy S 5 General] toonami2011:
Hey my dears how are all,

i have an SM-G906S

i'm from venezuela, i'm using my phone with Moviestar but i can't get 4G/LTE, Reason: Moviestar work with LTE B4, This phone SM-G906s variant not has the Band LTE 4,

now i'm going change my provider to digitel, digitel work with Band LTE 3 =1800Mhz my phone off course has this band,

now when i use the Digitel uSIM, my phone works on LTE, but i get a popup message saying "Unfortunately, VolteConfigurationMenu has stopped." I have only one option "OK" but after accept, the same popup message appears every 2 second again.

I have tried the "wipe data/factory reset" i have tried " Flash Firmware stock with odin" procedures but the problem still exists. The phone was supposed to be "unlocked" Can someone please help me out here? Thanks in advanced.

http://i.imgur.com/4Ahj4ea.png

http://i.imgur.com/bL9ugF9.png
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
I googled it quickly - the problem seems not to be uncommon.

Try to disable VoLTE menu:

Tap Phone > Keypad tab.

Tap More options > Settings.

Tap Call > Voice over LTE settings.

Tap Use VoLTE or Do not use VoLTE
[Galaxy S 5 General] toonami2011:
Ofcourse , try to disable and enable the VoLTE did not work ... .

try entering "The SKT Hidden Menu" engineer mode , put on dialpad

319712358

Pw : 996 412

SKT Hidden Menu > Settings VoLTE > VoLTE Configuration Menu

but nothing solves the problem ...

But if I use the uSIM Moviestar , don't have any errors ... but I can not use LTE

Remember "Moviestar Provider" has the LTE B4 1700MHz/2100MHz

My Phone don't has this band, So only works on 3G

"Digitel Provider" has the LTE B3 1800Mhz

My Phone has this band, I think the problem is here, when the phone is connected to the LTE network VoLTE turn on automatically. Thank You in advanced

Please see my Screenshots

http: //i.imgur.com/6XRW0mI.png

http: //i.imgur.com/7uLk7cD.png

http: //i.imgur.com/EaRSSWa.png
[Galaxy S 5 General] bazray:
It might be possible

Are you sure its impossible? In another thread other LTE bands have been added to the SM-G906L but I think it has to be used on a custom rom as the stock roms dont have the menu to select the other bands once you unlock them by rewriting the NV memory. I might try Novarom or Miscom rom then unlock the LTE bands via Nv memory. On a side note In the old days of my Galaxy S2 you could just reflash the baseband of whatever region you need and it set the bands for 2g/3g. I wondered if by flashing the baseband from a K or S g906 it might solve it but nobody seems to know.

this rom works on the L:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/development/galaxy-s5-g906-custom-rom-t2848569

Then unlock the LTE bands via this method:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059

If anyone has another method please let me know, thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Yes I'm sure.

You can add/change NV values of your phone but it still won't work with those 'unlocked' bands. I did it myself.

I've been also flashing stock, miscom, Dokdo, arter97, and currently I'm on Nova Rom so I can tell that simply by flashing Rom or rewriting NV values mentioned in your thread you won't unlock any bands.

Apparently there are many more NV values than you can see with outdated software stated in your thread like NV Manager and such.

But you can only access those values using professional tools by Qualcomm that aren't available for download in the internet.

So the only hope is if you get hold of this software and start finding those additional NV lines that might unlock new bands on your phone.

Anyway this discussion is off topic here. Please continue in a dedicated thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2948822
[Galaxy S 5 General] toonami2011:
Can you help me with my little error?

VoLTE Configuration Menu has stopped