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[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Sorry in the delay for thanking your post but I have successfully installed my first Custom ROM, XtreStoLite XXU1BOB7 V.2.0.1a, to the SM-G900AZ. After reading the Aroma Installer CAREFULLY, I noticed it said you have to use the updated Bootloader if using one of their Stock Kernels. If using Ktoonsez Kernel, it says nothing about the Bootloader and says is compatible with G900F/I/T/W8/M Models. It also has the option for "Ktoonsez Kernel + G900I NFC Fix" for those wondering. It didn't take but about 5 minutes for my first boot and I soon found why. I forgot to also install the Aroma Add-ons .zip to bring back the basics of what I want: S-Finder, Finger Print Scanner etc. After flashing the second .zip, that boot was about 15 minutes. I also noticed that I still had my Cricket, AIO, KitKat Baseband installed. I didn't have to flash any extra Modem/Bootloader, but manually flashing the APN was necessary for MMS and 4G/Internet to work. That was also before I flashed the Add-ons .zip. Anyone else thinking of flashing that particular ROM, also note that you can't install Xposed Framework yet because of Lollipop on STOCK Samsung TW. I have also flashed: AICP - 8.0 - LP 5.0.2_r1-klte and cm-12-20150322-NIGHTLY-klte with perfect, very snappy operation. I kind of favor AICP. Tethering works FLAWLESSLY on all ROMs spoke of and one IMPORTANT fact of life, KEEP A GOOD BACKUP!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Cool cool. So what Rom (if any) have you settled in to?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Isriam:
im running my own 4.4.2 custom stock rooted with adam kernel undervolted. they are in the general forum here.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
I've settled, currently, into the Lollipop version of XtreStoLite. I love it except for the fact that Xposed is not yet supported on Stock TW Lollipop ROMs. I know the developer doesn't have the time these days to fully commit to Xposed and I greatly appreciate the time that is put in. If there isn't a fix in the next couple days, or week, I may have to get tucked into AICP. I've seen though that CM is putting a lot of money in hiring good developers to do coding for them. I may give that a two week run. I REALLY love debloated Samsung ROMs. Which ever one I do ultimately decide to run as my daily ROM I am appreciative to be on ANYTHING other than STOCK. Tether has been unleashed and I have three children that LOVE to jump on daddy's WiFi, ???
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Out of curiosity do you use the stock launcher or 3rd party (apex, nova)?
[Galaxy S 5 General] daxxone:
What about sim unlocks? Can this phone be unlocked after a downgrade from 4.4.2? I just put a new screen in a SM-G900AZ I got for free but I'm on T-Mobile and want to unlock this thing and use it for a little while.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
I'm sure there is a way to manually sim-unlock the phone but I haven't looked into it. Gsm forums would probably be the place to look. If you haven't used qpst or done nv/ seem editing it may seem daunting at first but if you're replacing lcd screens I'm sure you'd manage just fine.

Then again, the galaxy s3 sim-unlocking process was done just by entering a couple service codes and took all of twenty seconds.

Do you know the history of the phone? If it was activated on cricket for anything over 4 months , you can just call them and they'll give you the unlock code(or unlock it themselves,I honestly don't even know how it works)
[Galaxy S 5 General] daxxone:
I thought on earlier software for the SM-G900AZ, that the S3 method would work. Downgrade of the software and baseband would be needed, but on the S3 the bootloaders where locked and baseband couldn't be rolled back, so I thought maybe the S5 models with an unlock bootloader may be able to have basebands rolled back and then the old method of entering service mode would work. I did do lots of work in QPST and QXDM back when Cricket was CDMA and flashed tons of phones, but I never seen anything that would work to sim unlock. Then I also didn't have any GSM devices to try much. I just went and ordered a code online for my S5, but I may see if I can get a com port open before it arrives just to see if I can locate the NV item number. If I dump the entire NV and compare, I may learn something cool!

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/guide-enable-unlock-edit-add-gsm-lte-t2948822

This looks promising as a starting point. Although some of what I read here looks like CDMA devices and not a GSM device.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Since our bootloaders are unlocked, I was wondering has anyone successfully backed up the Bootloader and Modem for the SM-G900AZ? I've been ballsy and have been flashing anything that quill work on klte. I'm currently running CM12.1 klte, but there is a SWEEEEET looking S6 ported ROM that NEEDS the BOC7 Bootloader/Modem. I installed the ROM but when booted it kept Refreshing SIM Card and never established a mobile connection. I'm assuming because of the updated Baseband and still running ANK2 Cricket Baseband. I would like to confidently know I have the two backed up for a restore later if the newer Bootloader/Modem crashes the SM-G900AZ. I've also noticed on every other ROM I've flashed the device is SM-G900F, but on this CM12.1 it gives me a model number of SM-G900A (AT&T). Is there a way to back it up on Odin or do the Nandroid backups through TWRP cover it all? I back EVERYTHING up when doing Nandroid including EFS. Thanks guys, this is a WONDERFUL and KNOWLEDGEABLE community!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Have you found newer bl+ modem files for our az?

My boot loader and baseband are NE7...

(I'm running lp Rom boc7 base w/ktoonsez kernel)

Anyway to answer your question, you should be fine having backed everything up in twrp. Worst case scenario you'll have to Odin back to stock using g900a NCE base, root, install twrp, then restore your backup
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
No, we are REALLY needing them to try these beautiful BOC7 ROMs. Custom Kernels alone isn't working. I can usually flash a custom kernel to get a ROM to finally boot that would boosomeI'mt the Splash Screen (the initial Kernel Warranty Bit screen) when flashing a ROM that needs the new Bootloader/Modem. I flashed version 6 of the S6LiteROM, and upon flashing, it flashed a stock Kernel and RECOVERY and COMPLETELY Soft Bricked my AZ. I knew it would flash the STOCK Recovery of a BOC7 S5, but I had to wait until I got home to Odin TWRP and have access to all my Backups so I could restore one. I've been pretty bold in flashing ANYTHING klte/SM-G900F related. I will say I AM a little iffy about flashing a Bootloader/Modem for a different model to my AZ although ROMs for different models will work. When I do finally get a ROM to boot that needs the new BL/Modem it goes into "Refreshing SIM Data" loop. I can go to "About Phone" in Settings and watch it loop getting mobile data connection for 2 seconds and then immediately lose it. It does that every 10 seconds. Hope this helps someone but I'm currently driving to work for a 10 hour work day but I'll be on later tonight. If ANYONE can find a USABLE Bootloader/Modem to use on the newer Lollipop ROMs please upload and I will also host it. This phone has SOOOOO much potential. I haven't ran stock in 2 months and am CURRENTLY pimpin' CM12.1 but would LOOOOOOOOVE a custom TOUCHWIZ Lollipop ROM. One more thing, I've read and tried to find a way to BACKUP the current BL/Modem but "Samsung" has it where we can't, but if you backup EFS in TWRP it will dump data about your service/carrier for a later restore but it will not restore an Improperly Odin Flashed Modem/BL, I assume.

Hahaha, my signature says my SM-G900A. Just noticed that. I am wondering if a BL/Modem combo for the A will work, but then again THEY have a locked bootloader, whereas our BLs are unlocked.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Every time I use a BOC7 base I get "Refreshing SIM data" loop. I also use Ktoonsez Kernel. Is there anyway you could link me to the NCE base for Odin restore? Does that restore the BL/Modem? If so, when I get home tonight I'll flash the newer bootloader/modem for the International SM-G900F and see if I can get a TW ROM to sync up with my SIM. What BOC7 ROM are you using giving you the ability to make phone calls/mobile data?

Edit: Have you tried installing the Bootloader/Modem for the SM-G900F on this page, http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52210611&postcount=4? This is what I am going to try and install to have an "updated" Bootloader/Modem. If anyone else wants to give it a try an offer some feedback that would be wonderful, otherwise I'll test it later and give everyone an update. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Don't do it!! Soft bricked..one and only time.

If you don't mind that possibility, you could try it, you know, for science.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Is that when/why you restored from the G900A NCE Base through Odin? I'm at the house and was doing some digging and found that we can download the G900AZ NE7 Base!!! I am currently downloading 1.42 GB @ 1.20 MB/s. I truly love this place!!! I've used XDA for every device I've ever owned for the past 7 years.

Is the BL in the Base? I know it flashes back to a stock Recovery and Base but is the BL/Modem included? Is the only reason you would need an .md5 .tar. etc... for the BL slot in Odin would be to flash a different BL/Modem without touching the Base itself? Hence, you wouldn't have to start over from scratch with a fresh Stock ROM AND a BL, you would still have your dirty "Daily" ROM just with a newer BL. If I can restore to a stock G900AZ BL/Modem with that NE7 Firmware I am most DEFINITELY flashing the G900F BOC7 BL/Modem for science!!!

Edit: LINK taken down.
[Galaxy S 5 General] lingowistico:
Yes, the BL should be included in the base in one big TAR/MD5 file. That site is forbidden on XDA because it has forced registration. BL slot is for BL, CP slot is for modem. That is if you have them as separate files. If you encounter a two in one TAR then you put it in PDA slot just like you would with a "base/firmware/stock rom".
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
I apologize for the link. I was hesitant at first but didn't know why. I hate the forced registration. It got to 78% downloaded and the dudes my brother talks to on Skype started DDOSing us. I'm going to download it over my mobile network I guess. I have 3.5 GB left on my 20 GB plan and I pay tomorrow so why waste the data, right?

About the firmware. I was pretty sure it was included. I'm going to DL while I'm at work and tinker when I get home tonight. They have is on 63 hour weeks right now. Where would I find a log of the BL/Modem install so we could see why it does/doesn't work? Why do it for science if we have no data to analyze. Maybe if it doesn't work I could dump a log and one of the many amazing programmers on this site could take it over and patch it to work on our AZ. Don't know the legalities of that right now, just getting some ideas stirring around. Thank you all for your responses.
[Galaxy S 5 General] janus_des_caires:
Hi,

Since the official AT&T rom has been released for the galaxy S5.

I wanted to know if for the cricket devices (900AZ), is it possible to install this rom ?

Thanks a lot
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
If you send me a link to download the Official AT&T ROM I will test it when I get home. I'm at work and have almost completed downloading the SM-G900AZ NE7 Firmware. If the site isn't permitted here, PM me and I will gladly test.

On a side note, I thought AT&T had locked BLs. Would that AT&T ROM install a BL that is locked or is the BL locked some other way?
[Galaxy S 5 General] janus_des_caires:
Hi, thank you for your answer, I have not the link to the AT&T update.

But if you manage to have a Touchwiz rom (with all the functionalities) for a cricket device, I will be more than happy to ear you :).

Thanks again
[Galaxy S 5 General] lingowistico:
If there is a lollipop update for the AT&T version it should be here http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/development .

If it's not there, it means no one has made a downloadable file of it yet.

It should say something like "flashing mdm.bin / amss.bin / aboot.mbn" in Odin console/log.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
HERE is a TW ROM that I used that worked wonderfully when it was 2.0.1. I believe when it was updated to 2.1 the newer BL/Modem is needed. I have forgotten, I have flashed SO many different ROMs/Kernels. You can give it a shot, just make sure you have a TWRP backup in case it freezes at the splash screen. I'm still hopeful in a newer BL/Modem that will work with our AZs.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
G900AZTUU1ANE7_G900AZAIO1ANE7_AIO.zip download is complete!!! I can't WAIT to get home and play around!!! What is the best file sharing website so we can pass it around for those needing an OFFICIAL Stock SM-G900AZ NE7 ROM for restore? I don't have any subscriptions to file sharing sites except Dropbox. I have noticed when people use Dropbox sometimes the file is inaccessible because of too much traffic. If anyone wants to host it, PM me and we can share it, after I test it of course to see if it is legit. Does anyone know if I'll run into any problems DOWNGRADING from NK2 to NE7? I would want to make sure it works before I say go ahead and restore using this Odin flashable ROM.

Edit: The .zip file in fact contains a .tar.md5 that is COMPLETELY usable when restoring. I removed my ExtSd, flashed via Odin, booted into FRESH "Cricket" (Boot animation) ROM, and was able to check for an OTA!!! Unfortunately, NE7 is still the latest...
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Yikes, away for a couple days and im out of the loop! Cant believe AT&T finally got the update.

ill be making this reply more comprehensive later but for now,

Did you download that from sam-mobile? I'm sure it's legit.

Do you have Google drive? You could put it there, share w/me, and I'll upload it to my mega and/or copy account..both are reliably fast and neither are as restrictive as dropbox/gdrive.
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Yes, I downloaded from SamMobile and it is legit. I tried flashing the G900F BOC7 Modem but it fails in Odin. THIS is one of the ROMs I'm trying to get to work, and the S6LiteRom. They are both for the G900F and I tried flashing the BOC7 Modem in Odin as required but it FAILS in Odin. I assume there is a check to see if the IDs match. Regardless, if any of you can flash and have MOBILE SERVICE that would be awesome. I flashed both of those ROMs last night and actually had service, for 30 seconds. Then it went into "Refreshing SIM data" loop. Be careful if you flash the S6LiteRom as it flashes the STOCK BOC7 Recovery and you will need to be by a computer to flash TWRP again so you can get into recovery. Then flash a custom kernel, the stock BOC7 kernel freezes at the S5 splash screen. It WILL boot after flashing back TWRP and the Ktoonsez Kernel, but data drops out about a minute after first boot. I will upload the STOCK G900AZ NE7 firmware when I get home tonight. We CAN NOT break this phone as long as we are by a computer with Odin and that NE7 firmware, I TRIED. I like trying to break/brick my devices and restoring so I know a little more about Android and comfort knowing if something happens later on down the road I am able to recover.
[Galaxy S 5 General] t1000:
Alliance rom

i have succesfully flashed the ALLIANCE ROM on the G900AZ cricket. Booted the first time, but having problem with the data.

GOES between

3g and h+. NO 4GLTE

. Sometimes.

Anyone know what is the problem> any fix.?? Do i need to flash a different KERNAL or something.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2716535
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Having the same problem with the two ROMs I posted right before you. We are needing an OFFICIAL AZ Lollipop Modem if I'm not mistaken. I don't believe the BL is required as much because I can get it to Boot using a custom kernel. I Tried flashing a G900F Lollipop modem and it fails in Odin. Data ACTUALLY worked for about 30 seconds then the cellular icons in the Status Bar would switch back and forth between ? and ? with a Toast Message saying "Refreshing SIM data". We REALLY need a Lollipop Modem for our AZs.
[Galaxy S 5 General] t1000:
ahh thank for the info. I mean in all of the websitei only like the ALLIANCE ROM. I hope there is a fix or else gona have to get a G900 TMOBILE VAREINT.

Any other roms that have same type of customization as the alliance roms. Any good ones you recommend? that data works fine...
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
I have found most of the ROMs HERE work for our S5s (as long as it's a klte ROM). I haven't tried too many lately, I know they worked when they were KitKat. The BL/Modem is an issue, for me, when it comes to Lollipop TW ROMs. I am currently using CM12.1, but I DESPERATELY want a Lollipop TW ROM. I'm willing to wait for Xposed if it is a good ROM. By the way, Xposed works on CM12.1 you just have to wait until the modules are updated for Lollipop.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Stupid me. I'll confirm that using the Intl xtrestolite ROM based on BOC7 I am unable to register on any network. I've just been using Wi-Fi and this ROM is so insanely fast I've been reluctant to change. Once I get my service turned back on, the tinkering will continue.

Re: boot loader/modem needed: the reason that a tw lollipop ROM(w/stock kernel) freezes at splash screen is simply because the device s boot loader is outdated and cannot properly load the ROM. Somehow, using custom kernel circumvents the issue (for now).
[Galaxy S 5 General] Isriam:
Still loving my phone. All roms that I've tested work great.
[Galaxy S 5 General] janus_des_caires:
Yes, but is there any ROM that is close to the Touchwiz ?

I like some samsung functionalities that I don't want to lose ...

Thanks a lot !
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
I REALLY wanted a TW ROM with the ability to run Xposed, so I ended up going HERE and installed THIS ROM with THIS add-on and couldn't be happier until a working Lollipop BL/Modem can be installed. I have a couple more ideas of flashing an updated BL/Modem since every time I try to flash a BL/Modem in Odin that isn't for the AZ I receive a FAIL:(auth) error. It obviously checks and won't let us flash unless the IDs match. Happy flashing!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] scrawnyb:
Wow I can't believe this phone has an unlocked bootloader! I've been living a lie for the last 6 months!

Anyways, since AT&T has gotten an official update for this ROM, which comes with new Modem + Bootloader,

What's the chance we can take advantage of the new modem without the BL (since AT&T BL is gonna be locked) and get Lollipop nice and stable?

Reference Thread: http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900aoca-5-0-keeproot-t3076803
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
If I can get a download of the new 900A BL/Modem I will flash both to see if it will take in Odin without giving a FAIL:(auth) error. I'm willing to even flash the BL as I believe it is locked a different way than Out-Of-The-Box locked. Downgrading with the Official NE7 Firmware for the AZ should give us our old BL back.
[Galaxy S 5 General] scrawnyb:
You're nuts, I wouldn't risk locking my BL down :)

See my reference link above. The second file (G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions_wOA1_BL.zip) contains what you seek (I believe):
[Galaxy S 5 General] RussSteele82:
Yeah I'm nuts, read some of my previous posts, LOL. YES, I WANT that Modem.img!!! The thing is, we need the new BL if we want an updated ROM to even BOOT, unless a Custom Kernel is used to enable it to get past a Bootloop.

Edit: The Boot.img even contains the kernel.....so it would be AWESOME if we had one that would install. I'm still sceptical about that Modem.img PASSing in Odin because it isn't for a SM-G900AZ...
[Galaxy S 5 General] scrawnyb:
Let us all know what you find.

I am really in need of trying a different ROM, preferrably not TouchWiz at all.

I am a little confused based on the progress of this thread as to what is "working well" and not working at all.

In the meantime, can you suggest some working ROM/kernel combinations?

I really wish we would get a clean thread (or the first post in this thread) updated with a list of ROMs, what's working in each, and what doesn't work...

Would be nice to have some direction, so I don't have to ODIN after 30 minutes of flashing + waiting for a potential bootloop.

Also, what's the suggestion when coming from a custom TW ROM (when using Safestrap)? ODIN back to a stock image first?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
I've been very busy lately, wanted to update the op a few days ago but haven't had the time.

Anything in the s5 development/ original development forums, if it's based on KitKat, will run fine.

Anything based on aosp/cm lollipop runs 'fine', notwithstanding whatever individual bugs may exist with the rom.

Touchwhiz lollipop will only boot if you flash a custom kernel alongside the rom, but even then you won't have data or cell service. (Because we don't have a lollipop modem to use, as russsteele has been discussing)
[Galaxy S 5 General] scrawnyb:
Thanks for the update. I was able to get Cyanide L [http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-t3060723] installed today.

I think we should come up with a guide for sure.

Since I was installed on a custom TW ROM and using Safestrap, etc. I decided to play it safe, and start from scratch.

My steps involved:

1. Wipe factory data.

2. ODIN back to stock (might be able to skip #1 using those checkboxes?)

3. Towelroot

4. SuperSU Install (not sure if this is needed?)

5. TWRP Install (can possibly just ODIN this so you can skip #3, 4)

6. Flash Cyanide L [cyanide-5.1-RC-10.3-klte.zip]

7. Flash latest Toonsez AOSP Lollipop 5.1 Kernel [KT-SGS5-LP5.1-AOSP-G900-04.05.2015.zip]

8. Flash latest Lollipop GApps [gapps-L-4-21-15.zip]
[Galaxy S 5 General] ccjl:
Thanks man

I have flashed the lastest xtrestolite lollipop rom and it works great. I have my data and cell service working without update the bootloader. Thnx
[Galaxy S 5 General] rjayflo:
Will it be possible to flash Cricket firmware onto an Att S5? Reason I'm asking is because I'm about to start tinkering with my ladies S5 since she's upgrading to an S6.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
If you don't mind, can you double check which version of the rom you installed? Is it 1.5 or 2.1? In addition, what is the model of your S5? Are you sure it's the 900AZ?

It may be possible, but I'd lean towards not likely. Also, even if it can be done, there'd be no point as I don't believe cricket has released a lollipop update& even if they have(or when they do), it is not going to have any features/functionality that aren't already found in the AT&T firmware.

Unfortunately, there is simply no way to circumvent AT&T's locked bootloader.

You'll be limited to flashing roms that are based on touchwiz AND contain a completely stock, unmodified kernel.
[Galaxy S 5 General] ccjl:
I have the cricket galaxy s5 g900az and I was able to flash the 2.1 version and it works great. I had the problem with the cell service at the beginning but i fix it, i can't remember well how i did it.i flashed the rom with the ktoonsez kernel then i flashed all the addons that i need i wait for the first boot and when the phone showed me the error with the sim i reboot to recovery then i think i just made a wipe dalvik and wipe cache after the first boot and that's it what i can remember now.
[Galaxy S 5 General] rjayflo:
OK good to know. I was thinking this would be a workaround into unlocking the bootloader by flashing the Cricket firmware. Guess I'll be doing safestrap
[Galaxy S 5 General] isanchez340:
Have any of you tried flashing the at&t modem using flash fire :confused:
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
I'd be happy to give it a shot, I just got my service turned back on.

Edit: I'm a moron. Downloading now