yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Little Girishman:
I want to install this but for some lame reason I get a fail on Safestrap. I have no idea why! It says zip verification failed. Anyone else seen this?

I should also mention I went to ne9 for alliance but it also got the same issue and assumed it was the rom failing. I did flash NI2 before attempting to flash Optimal. Is my safestrap messed? I did a wipe, factory reset, davlik, etc.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Little Girishman:
bump
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ki3pc0d0n:
GJ

hello, i using rom is best

but i live VietNam, dont used netword CDMA, how i can disable Veziron installation guide ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killa408shark:
Currently I'm on NK2 if I want to flash back to this ROM what do I need to flash in Odin? The firmware or just the kernel (NI2). Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaleDecker2011:
Great ROM. Installed it tonight, on Verizon G900V. Fast and smooth. No problems and no FC's. Great job! !!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wesshaw:
Preferred Network Mode

Since BigBot is having a lot of personal stuff going on I figured I'd post my question here to see if anyone else might be able to help out. I'm trying to modify the Preferred Network Mode my phone operates on. For instance, on some phones, if you call #*#*SOMENUMBER*#*# you can get to a hidden menu that allows you to directly change the Preferred Network Mode. I need to have this done as a result of a button press in an Android app. Ideally, OR would extend Phone.apk with a broadcast receiver allowing for the change. I can also change it directly in the Secure Settings database, but would need an intent to force Phone.apk to re-read the database. Any thoughts? Does anyone know if this ROM supports any of this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maharajak:
Glad to know the developer is better. Never easy battling health issues, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Additionally great work on this ROM. I have been using and very pleased.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_Infamous_Alk:
ART

I just wanted to let you all know that I am using ART without Xposed installed. It works just fine.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nevr0:
Hello,

This is my first custom ROM and I'm having some trouble. If anyone has any advice I'd appreciate it.

My phone was completely unmodified. I had just received the OTA update to Lollipop and hated it.

I loaded this via Odin to get back to 4.4.4 - "G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar"

I then tried loading this from the thread, Odin says its successful, but I confirmed by checking the Build Number that it is not actually applying - "G900V_FirmwareOnly_NI2.tar"

My phone is working alright, although it keeps telling me "Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes." I'm guessing this is KNOX or something..

So I'm not sure what I did wrong. Was I supposed to install/use Safestrap? Do I need to root?

Thanks again

Edit: Never mind. Friend of mine said I did NOT need to root for this, I realize this isn't the case... going to go to NCG, towelroot and try again...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulvc86:
I couldn install zip and kernel file

I have a samsung sm g900v with 4.4.2 root by towerlroot, and i coulnt install those two files, says footer is wong, signature veritification failed then the cellphone reboot. can you help me please
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skept1killr:
Leave rooted lollipop for this ROM?

I'm currently on rooted stockTW Lollipop and want to go back to KitKat. I'm really just tired of not having xposed. I assume all I need to do is install the ROM via Safestrap and flash an NI2 kernel? Is there anything else I'm missing? Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjwestbury54@gmail.com:
do I need to flash comparable firmware before or after installing optimal rom with sa

do I flash compatible firm ware before or after installing optimal rom with safestrap recovery
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] careingemt:
apps crashing

Hello

I installed optimal rom on my S5 Saturday afternoon. I'm noticing some issuses. 1) was not able to share any apps from the playstore. 2.) skype ... I went to hit letter H and my phone rebooted when it came bak up I had to sign in again .....

Any ideas why apps are crashing

Thanks

Fran
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] careingemt:
Has anyone had any help in this Q&A
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jordan7716:
Lollypop

Will optimal rom update to Lollypop?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] epicfailftw123:
Soon. According to the dev.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nevr0:
ROM not applying?

Having another go at this and having no luck. I am sure it's just something I'm doing wrong, maybe someone can point me in the right direction.

Rooted the phone with TowelRoot, I've got SafeStrap installed, busybox, superSU...

I boot into Download mode and install G900V_FirmwareOnly_NI2.tar via Odin (I chose the AP option).

Phone boots up...looks completely unchanged. I attached a screenshot, as you can I am on NI2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jordan7716:
Love this ROM! :) Is there going to be an update for LP?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjwestbury54@gmail.com:
You need to flash NE9 (4.4.2) firmware with Odin after installing rom with safestrap. Make sure you wipe everything but external SD before flashing rom. Worked great for me, best rom ever!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Veid71:
your build number and baseband version are different and they have to be the same

you have to go into download mode and flash your NI2 kernal first then hit recovery and go into safestrap do a full wipe everything but ur sd card then go into install and install your rom
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nevr0:
D'oh. Thanks for the help. I'll go find the correct baseband and try again once I feel up to wiping the phone again >.<
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevant69:
Hi I want to put this Rom on my wifes phone when non rooted she upgraded to lollipop and had all kinds of issues. So I downgraded to KitKat ANK2. What are the steps for me to load this Rom? Do I need to be on NI2?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kevant69:
The phone is just stock rooted.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abbas.waseer:
OR13 is great and i am loving it but still need little performance updates.. thanks for this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevilg:
I see a couple people mention flashfire. Can anybody confirm if coming form another BOC4 load, have you had success in just wiping and flash via flashfire?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wiosri:
help! rom install the following steps . to restart the safestrap appears not me . that's normal?. Qué tengo que hacer para volver a tener el safetrap?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stealthredneck:
Downgrading to Kitkat (From latest Optimal R13-1)

Hello,

I recently installed Optimal R13-1 successfully. It gave me no errors. But some of my favorite apps are causing issues. And I actually greatly dislike some of the layout changes.

I decided to change BACK to R12-6.

I followed these steps, but after five attempts and a lot of wasted time I give up. Everything goes perfectly until I flash OptimalRomR12-6 in Safestrap. As soon as I reboot it goes into Stock Recovery and never

past the custom Samsung screen.

(Steps I followed...)

1.) Download mode, ODIN to ALL_VZW_G900VVRU1ANI2_G900VVZW1ANI2_2525521_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Everything goes back....approx 2,5gb file.

2.) ODIN Kernel to G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 which allows me to TowelRoot

3.) ODIN Back to NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5

4.) Install SuperSU, update binaries, disable Knox, Install BusyBox, Install SafeStrap [Safestrap-G900V-3.75-KitKat.apk]

5.) Boot into SafeStrap, perform a factory wipe (although I did advanced and did all but SDcard as well) and install OptimalROM_R12-6 to stock rom slot.

It acts as thought everything is great (Although it does say no kernel...something about devs...)

6.) I reboot and VOILA it doesn't go past Samsung custom screen and instead goes straight into stock recovery.

SO, If anyone has any ideas or noticed I am missing an important step PLEASE help me. I spent hours with this only to be frustrated. I really just want my old setup back :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BigBot96:
That should've worked. Here's what I would do in your situation:

1. Download the NCG official firmware tar.

2. backup your sd card (and remove external sd card if applicable)

3. boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset. From stock recovery reboot to download mode.

4. Flash NCG tar and let device reboot fully.

5. Re-insert external sdcard (if applicable), towelroot, supersu, safestrap.

6. Download and OR 12-6 on your SD card, download the NI2 firmware to your computer:NI2 firmware only

7. Reboot to safestrap

8. wipe data/factory reset

9. Flash OR12-6

10. advanced reboot to download mode and flash the above NI2 firmware only package in ODIN.

Once it reboots you should be good to go.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtann30:
Toggles Missing?

Hi BigBot,

Was wondering if this ROM was going to incorporate the "network restriction" or "smart network" drop down toggles like the previous version. Thank you for all your work!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stealthredneck:
Thank-you for the thorough reply BigBot96, I will give this a try in the next week or so. I see the route you're thinking I should try and I'm hopeful.

It might be a week or so but when I do this I will report my findings for anyone else who might be experiencing similar issues or wishing to revert to KitKat 4.4.4 and the latest

version of Optimal Mod (For KitKat)

Again you rock! And I've always loved how clean and smooth your mod/rom has ran for me over the past year or so.

Cheers :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jordan7716:
Kitkat to Lollipop

Hey all! I'm still a bit new to roms and flashing and all, but I am on the Optimal ROM for Kitkat after a few tries. Now since the new Optimal ROM update to Lollipop, I'm wanting to know how I am to back up my data to use later when I'm updated to Lollipop. Any pointers?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onewithbama:
does xposed work with this rom? I have this rom on now it works beautifully I just wanted to know if anybody else has had any success installing xposed and what not?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jordan7716:
How should users of the Optimal ROM for Kitkat go at updating? Which one should we follow?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonbtx:
Any way to add button remapping?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tahie81:
Forgot to flash rom zip

Place ROM zip on SD card and reboot to Safestrap.

Backup

Wipe data/system/cache/dalvik... everything (except SD cards).

Flash ROM zip

Advanced reboot to Download Mode

I forgot the 4th step, flash rom zip.

Now my S5 is not booting but just hanging. Only option is Advanced Download mode to use Odin. What can i do?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jammer310:
A few errors flashing ROM..

Been a while since I flashed a phone . I copied the ROM to the SD card and getting the following errors when trying to flash:

Footer is wrong

Signature verification failed

Any ideas?

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregfink83:
I think I had to use v2 on my Verizon s5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] al50:
Viper4Android on Rooted VZW S5 running Moar Rom

I apologize for asking this and know it's been asked a million times or more but could anyone please post the exact steps used to install and have Viper4Android working on a Verizon S5 that's Rooted/custom OC4 Rom(Moar)? I have been reading throughout this and other forums and still haven't seen anyone post the exact Firmware/Kernel of there S5's.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcoughlin:
Newb question ..... upgrading from AllianceRom KitKat

My apologies in advance for sounding like a complete newb (OK, I kind of am one)....

Anyway, a LONG time ago, I rooted and installed AllianceRom (KitKat) via "SafeStrap".

Today, I am trying to follow the OptimalROM Lollipop upgrade directions, but I got confused at this step:

"Flash OC4_FW_BigBot96.tar.md5 in ODIN and let system boot completely"

...my confusion is: where exactly do I upload this .md5 file in ODIN 3.09? (Do I need to click "BL?" "AP?", etc)

(ps: I will have a similar question when I get to the last step, where I later have to flash the "Kernel" in ODIN)

Thanks so much,....

JMC

pps: Much appreciated. Even much more appreciated if anyone knows of a YouTube link showing each step in detail to upgrade to OptimalRom Lollipop from a different KitKat ROM.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roadblock217:
Always going to be in "AP". Never used any other ones than that.

---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:23 PM ----------

I dont post alot, but I wanted to help...

Here's what I did

1. Download the latest Viper4 and install it with your selected quality.

2. copied build.prop mod into build prop---EXACTLY THIS:

# ViPER4Android Build.prop Tweaks

lpa.decode=false

lpa.releaselock=false

lpa.use-stagefright=false

tunnel.decode=false

3. Download these to your SD Card

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kekff6uryh6szj9/98ViPER4AndroidEnforcingFix (1)?dl=0

and this

https://www.dropbox.com/s/t148esnsik633l4/Viper4A-_Soundfix-LibFiles_-CWM.zip?dl=0

4. Go to play store and download "SManager", then navigate to the FIRST file you downloaded (98viper4). Tap the file, click the star (fav), SU, and BOOT.

5. (this is how I did it, at least) ODIN to NK2 kernel to get to safestrap, flash the SECOND FILE, wipe cache/dalvik, reboot to downloader, and reflash OC4.

Takes a minute for it to activate, but SManager should automatically run the script each time. When I play something after rebooting, I get a "unfortunately SoundAlive has stopped", but music keeps playing. Then I open Viper4 in my applist, and hit the "enable" button on top while music is playing. Then go to the menu of Viper4 and select "driver status". 2nd to last line should say "Processing:YES"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] al50:
Thank you for your reply. Coming from a retired S3, I'm pretty much a newbie with this S5 and SS. I used flashfire from stock rooted NE9 to get me to the MOAR OC4 rom. So couldn't I flash those files via flashfire, rather than Odin to get SS? Don't want a nice paperweight .lol. thanks again
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roadblock217:
I've had a few bad experiences w flashfire so I tend to avoid it. For me, always best to use ODIN.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nooblearner:
flashfire optimal rom

has anyone used flashfire to install this rom?

Does it work?

Any problems to look out for?

This moved me to this QA.

I am currently on BOC4, G900v and rooted. I want to flash the BOC4 version of optimal rom.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ircphoenix:
Just wanted to post my experiences with this ROM for what it's worth.

The Google pop up notifications are annoying.

And the ROM, though based off the latest build, seems a bit sluggish compared to Eclipse ROM. I've run this for a couple of weeks, but will be switching back.

YMMV. =)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redman321:
yes i used flashfire to install this rom on stock rooted oc4. very easy just download the rom.zip and then use flashfire to flash. you want to wipe everything except sd card data. they should go in this order, 1 backup, 2 wipe data (all except sd car), 3 flash zip, 4 everoot (disabled), then hit the lightning and wait between 10 and 20 minutes.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nnars3:
Flashing Verizon S5 to Work on T-Mobile Network

Hi everyone, I a bought a Verizon S5 - G900V (build number LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOC4) from Craigslist because I bricked my S4 trying to install Lollipop on it. The phone is great, but I have T-Mobile service and as a result I am getting crazy dropped calls and intermittent data coverage - to boot I have problems accessing my voicemail properly and most importantly I can't use the services that I've grown so accustomed to: Wifi-Calling and Hotspot.

Before I proceed to root this phone and flash another ROM - can someone tell me if its even possible to:

1. Flash custom ROM on a G900V?

2. Is there a ROM that will enable Wifi-Calling/Hotspot (if so which)?

3. Am I able to install the stock G900T ROM to access all of T-Mobile services?

4. What's the best thing to do?

Thank you,

Nick
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasonbtx:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahjer:
Flash to this rom from Plasma rom

Im new to the S5 and have sucessfully flashed the Plasma rom but would like to try the Optimal Rom. Do I have to flash back to NCG kit kat and start from there or can I use FlashFire and do a wipe and then flash Optimal?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markt1885:
Advanced Calling 1.0 HD voice and video

Does Optimal Rom R13-1 provide any services for Advanced Calling 1.0 ( HD Voice and HD Video Calling)? I did not see any dialog for this option in any threads. Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EasyToRememberUsername:
Stuck on Samsung Galaxy S5 loading screen

EDIT: WE HAVE LIFTOFF. So, this time around, I flashed the correct OC4 File the first time, and I didn't create a partition. RESOLVED!

G900V

I was on 4.42 NCG. Rooted, SuperSU Busyboxed, Safestrapped.

Backed up everything manually and through safestrap.

Wiped through safestrap.

Made a new partition, ~5GB in total size.

Installed on the new partition. Installer said it went fine.

Went to reboot->Download.

Used ODIN to flash OC4 Kernel. For 3-4 mins it sat on the boot screen after it (automatically) exited download mode. ODIN said "Reset" during this time. Then it said "Pass". And the phone's been sitting there on the loading screen since. I tried turning off/back on. Same result. Can't even get to safestrap right now.

Do you flash the OC4 Kernel on "AP" option in files? If not, that may been where I messed it up.

Don't really know where to go from here. I'll try to reflash that Kernel I guess.

EDIT: I think I used the wrong file. I had a OC4 file that was just the kernel, looks like the one on the page is 155mb instead of 10mb. I'll flash that, should fix my issue. Okay. Well, it didn't. Now the phone won't even turn off. Got it to maintenance mode, tried rebooting. I'm getting the little chime, but nothing after that.

EDIT2: Flashed the NK2 Kernel to get it into safestrap. Now I'll try this over again from the start.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sedinsamsung:
G900V NHA

Hello

Can i install this rom on my s5 G900v NHA?

and how
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomcat2737:
Thank you

Just wanted to say thank you for a great Rom. So smooth and fast. You are the greatest
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomcat2737:
Pandora Radio Issues

Pandora Radio Issues

Has anyone come across issues with Pandora not working properly? The link between my phone and Honda Cr-V also doesn't show what songs are playing. The info for phone calls is working properly, so I am figuring this is an issue with just Pandora. Any help will be greatly appreciate it.

Thank you in advance and this Rom is amazing. Thank you so much for setting it up.

I have figured out the problem and it is working.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomcat2737:
Battery Life Issues

First and foremost, I want to say thank you so much for this Rom. I really love it like everyone else. So smooth and so fast.

My issue is with battery life. I followed instructions to the letter, but did not flash extra toggles. I flashed this Rom about 3 days ago and my battery life is horrible. I even used Battery Calibration recommended from XDA, to no avail. If anyone has come accross this or knows how to fix, please let me know.

Thank you in advance for any help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomcat2737:
Which Kernel can you use with this Rom

When flashing back, can you use the OE1 kernel with this Rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jlipps75:
i could not get Optimal to boot past samsung splash screen after 2 attempts from NCG base..........other roms have flashed fine including Plasma 2.0 .....any suggestions because this is the main rom i want to put on wife's phone? thanks in advance
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomcat2737:
I had no problem flashing it. Did you follow the OP instructions to the letter? I opened Safestrap, made a backup of my nandroid, then followed the instructions abs it worked first time

---------- Post added at 12:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:53 PM ----------

First let me say this Rom is incredible. So fast and smooth. I have been having intermittent issues with battery life. Some days it's amazing and then other days the phone gets hot and battery life is almost nonexistent. I'm on V13and flashed from rooted stock NI2 Rom. I want to thank you for making this incredible Rom again. You are the best
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 801chrisp:
Very Satisfied User!

Dude, I just want to take a moment and say thanks for this amazing ROM that you have provided us! :D

I have been using it since R12 first came out, and just now I upgraded to the Lollipop R13 version. Your ROM, in my experience, continues to be the best!

Thanks for all your hard work and for this amazing ROM! :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnnytraveler:
Just wanted confirmation that I'm doing this right (help an old guy out).

I'm coming from Ricks Rom which is a Lollipop BOA8.

So:

1. In odin flash nk2 kernel so that safestrap (ss) works.

2.In ss backup, wipe, Flash Optimal 13.1

3.Back into Odin and flash OC4 tar.

4. Back to ss to flash extra toggle zip.

5. Back to Odin to flash OC4 kernel. Reboot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shoc23:
Call Recorder

The call recorder button has now replaced itself with the "add call" button. Any idea how to get back the record button?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmilcsx:
This mod is great. I have only tried MOAR but I really like how simple this one is. Does anyone like another rom more, finding it to be faster with better battery?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomcat2737:
Restarting

I as well have been experiencing this. It is once in awhile, but does happen. Restarts without issue and runs perfectly.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmilcsx:
Upgrade to the latest lollipop version. It runs great.

G900V Optimalrom via Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmilcsx:
Ah nevermind. Didn't realize this was the question thread for the OC4 version.

G900V Optimalrom via Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patrickhoc:
I have a question man. So i had the rom and it was doing really well. I tried to play this game that I always play on my phone but it wouldn't let me play it. So someone said I have to take the root out, and so I did through SuperSU. Ever since then my phone won't load up. I don't know if it was because of that.. but yeah. I'm realy stressing, because I have no clue what to do now.. I need help man.