yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
Hello, hoping you will be able to take some time to answer a question of mine. i just upgraded from the 4.4.2 rooted AT&T GS5. Following every instruction, installing Flashfire and all worked fine. However after i actually upgraded to the OC4 5.0 ROM i have been getting issues that leave me pretty stuck. Reading an installation guide it mentions to go through your upgrade to 5.0 before i can switch to the custom rom that i want, which i need Flashfire for yet again. On my new 5.0, i begin downloading flashfire again but it just stays installing and never moves. then i realize i cant install any apps. I did a battery pull, i did a reboot, i wiped cache and also tried factory resetting .. none of which fixed the issue. then i head over to application manager and im getting force closes from "Device Provisioner" and "Package Access Helper". after doing some research they say that clearing the cache and data may fix it... but when i navigate to it , it just stays computing and im never able to do that. so Now im stuck at a point where i cant download anything. i downgraded and started over. No "device provisioner" force closes but still cannot download any apps and package access helper still spazzing out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] freedompc:
[MENTION=1607588]xCAVEMANx[/MENTION] This is a copy/paste from the youtube video "How to install Xposed framework in Lollipop" It's a detailed step by step guide to install Xposed Framework in android Lollipop 5.0. Xposed framework now officialy supports Android Lollipop. Now you can enjoy all your favourite Xposed Modules like Gravitybox(Lp).

This Method will NOT WORK in Samsung ROMS (Touchwiz).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
A guy got it working, hes working on a release. A description of a youtube video is not the official fact of the matter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] freedompc:
Point taken....However, I have read more than a youtube video discription. I saw where several people downloaded xposed on their S5 with TW and ended up boot looping it. This is from www.androidexplained.com/ Note from the Developer – “It seems to boot loop on Samsung stock ROMs. I have received a file which I can use to analyse this issue, but it might take some time. Update: There’s a difference in the format of *.oat files on Samsung ROMs. I’m trying to find out more.” So don’t install this on Stock TouchWiz ROMs at this time. I will update this tutorial when there is more information.

http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-s5-install-xposed-for-lollipop/

I by far am not an expert. I am like many in this forum, someone that enjoys tinkering with my phone. I like having a rooted device, installing custom roms, and installing programs that have been tested to work on my phone. I just wanted to save someone the headache of installing this without confirmation that it does NOW work on our S5. Sorry that offended you........
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Thats fine, i understand, i appologize if i came off as a bit rude.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
Think I may give up on this for now. Cant seem to find any information on my issue or anyone willing to give me a bit of insight. So i downgraded to the NCE after another 5.0 google play fail and just sort of sitting there atm. Ive downgraded, rooted, FF the update several times now following the directions exactly. I wouldve liked for the Safestrap method and links to be kept somewhere so i can follow that method since the flashfire method isnt working for me. Even Thinking maybe the 5.0 without root might be okay at this point.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ThunderGOG:
When I install this rom I keep getting the error "Unfortunely Package Acess Helper has stopped working" this prevents me from downloading apks or any apps so I can't do anything
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
Is is terrible that im relieved that i finally read that someone is having the same issue as me after updating? lol

[MENTION=6658673]Sadot Jr.[/MENTION] Thanks very much for your reply. ill try your method exactly and hope that i wont keep getting the force closes. Its just that when my Device Provisioner and Package Access Helper stops, i cant really do anything except downgrade again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Have either of you verified the md5s on the downloads you've got? Sounds a little like a corrupt download.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Wireratt:
I followed the Op instructions carefully.

Now I cannot get past the ATT splash screen. I tried waiting it out for 20min +. I pulled the battery and waited more a few times and also reset data and cache.

Any thing else I can try ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
Excuse me, im a little nooby on dealing with phone softwares. How would you verify the md5? because when im following the OP, i just select the entire zip with flashfire. the only times i see md5s is if im flashing something through ODIN. Should i try redownloading the OC4 stock rooted from the OP?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
No, go to the download for the files and there should be an md5 there,copy it and go get md5checker from the play store, load the zip in and then in the second Field paste the one you copied earlier and press check, the two stringa will turn green if they match.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
Ah i see it now! I will try that. towelrooting my NCE now and about to start the process again soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ThunderGOG:
Tell me how it goes and I might have to find a older version of this stock rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
[MENTION=5906506]Rakuu[/MENTION] i just did it and yep the two strings match so the download should be alright im guessing.

Has it been pinpointed what causes the google play errors? anywho im gonna try was [MENTION=672063]sabot[/MENTION] Jr. suggested now with selecting wipe on flashfire and injecting supersu before flashing to the OC4. lets see how this goes.

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it seems like you have the same issue as me. I start from that NCE downgrade in the notes on the OP. then i towel root. already have the rom downloaded so i follow instructions 2-6. I am then on 5.0 and is rooted i believe , i start going through the initial phone setup. Will randomly get "Unfortunately, Device Provisioner has stopped" error. i keep going. I go to download Flashfire, the download goes through but it then stays stuck on installing and never goes through. if i try to deal with app manager i get multiple "unfortunately Package Access Helper has stopped" errors. cant clear cache or anything. Downgrade to NCE. repeat. lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ThunderGOG:
Yeah I just did the same thing same problem :/ cant't install any apps just stock on that loading **** so I don't know what to do and not sure if muniz is aware of the problem

EDIT : I'm testing a new way right now my android is upgrading hopefully it works
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
Try downloading a new copy of the ROM and try again. Let me know if that works. thx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
unfortunately Sabot jrs advice didnt work. still got package access helper force closes upon upgrade.

[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] will try that now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] Still getting the force closes. same errors :/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
I have been playing around with the way that I create the ROM in an attempt to resolve the freeze upon reboot issue affecting a few users and may have introduced a new bug as a result. Will go back to basics and upload a new ROM,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] aerolyze:
Hey I read through all your posts, I'm having the exact same problem as you are. The device provisioner stops working and the package access helper is spammed on my screen anytime I do something app related. I am wondering now, how do I go back to NCE? (Not sure what this is).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
I am uploading a new ROM file to resolve an issue causing apps to force close. However for your issue make certain that your screen timeout is set to 10 mins before starting the flash. Please try and report back, thx.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] pcidiot:
Just like to report that I am also getting the errors. Of Device Provisioner, and package access helper. Play Store won't install or update. I only tried once, as I don't want to repeatedly flash back reinstall root and safe strap and restore back up over and over again, like others report. I will keep an eye out for when a fix is found or is reported.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
in the notes, theres a link to the Downgrade to NCE rom. i just plug my phone into my computer, open odin and flash that ROM to go back to step one.

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realllyy glad more people are coming forth with this set of issues though. makes me hopeful that we can find a way to get it resolved more quickly. wouldve sucked if it was an isolated thing and only happening to me =_=

also thanks to muniz for even providing this to begin with. looking forward to a rooted 5.0!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
Original ROM file added to OP. Also added notice to set your screen timeout to 10 mins before beginning the process.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] powder_7:
I had a boot loop problem and read that you need to do NCE to NG3. I think if you do a SafeStrap wipe after you down grade and it works for me. Is the Flashfire and SafeStrap clean exactly the same? This is what I did after many hours and down grade.

1.) Down grade after boot loop/failure to update to OC4.

2.) Install SafeStrap and reboot into it. Do an advance wipe but NOT sd card.

3.) Follow the steps to install OC4.

4.) If OC4 has bug, you can install Alliance v8 or Twi5ted ROM, you just need to install OC4 and FlashFire.

Note. This bug/bootloop was for the May 16 build with the error " package access helper." when installing app. I didn't test the latest build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] aerolyze:
thanks for the help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] pcidiot:
This now works for me. I had tried it again, to rule out a bad download. It didn't work so I came back to report it in my last response. When doing so I see the download was changed back doh. 20 minutes later and I wouldn't of had to do it all over again. Lol Oh well it works good now Thank You Muniz_ri good work and fast to fix an issue!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] aerolyze:
for the original rom, do i follow the same instructions? The ones on your original post? Like do I still use flash fire and everything

edit: i got it working now! thanks muniz
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Etherdrift:
ahhh i must try it now!

It works! well at the very least im able to verify that i can install apps. With this i should be able to start flashing custom ROMs. Thanks so Much [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Wireratt:
I am certain my download must have been corrupted or something.

I flashed back to nce (or whatever) and upgraded to stock 5.0 for right now. The only reason I root these days is for adblock and clean out bloat. it's such a pita at update time I'm gonna try it stock a while.

thanks for the work anyways :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] shemantis:
Just want to chime in saying I was on 4.4.2 ND3, and this worked perfectly for me. I am so pleased!! :victory:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bigslimoid:
Is there any way to get flashfire with out joining g+ .......
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicetwo:
Now that this exists: http://xdaforums.com/xposed/guide-xposed-framework-samsung-lollipop-t3113143/

Is there any chance to get it automatically baked into this ROM? Some of us who may have some familiarity with flashing and such will still find the methods for getting xposed on Lollipop TW a bit daunting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Theres a flashable zip linked in that thread, also as noted in the thread the rom needs to be deodexed. Just run any lollipop rom from the dev section and flash the zip, i'm running xposed right now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicetwo:
Ok. So just to make sure I do this correctly.

1. Root 4.4.2

2. Get flashfire.

3. Visit the dev section and find a TW based deodexed ROM. (any one in particular you would recommend? Not looking for anything flashy)

4. Flash via flashfire.

5. Flash the zip from the thread via flashfire. (Is the zip you speak of the one in the first post on that thread?)

6. ?????

7. Success?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] MoWeb:
I really wish I didn't have to join Google + for this. Not really a fan of social networks. Unfortunately I won't be able to enjoy the fruits of Lollipop with root. I still would like to thank the DEV for the amazing work done to achieve this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
Fyi.....I am uploading a de-odexed version of the stock ROM. Should be up soon, will need testers. Thx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
DeOdexed version added to OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] moodaddy:
Ok, so I did all this but my phone hangs on the AT&T splash screen step. I let it sit for like 20 minutes and nothing was happening. Any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
You likely did not set your screen timeout to 10mins as per the instructions...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] moodaddy:
I did..I actually did it twice just to make sure I did it the first time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] samccfl99:
My, where did that old post of mine come from? From ages ago, don't even apply anymore really. I just redid this procedure last night since the files have changed several times and i do not know what changed, but [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] does not do things for nothing and it did not hurt at all because i just restore whatever rom i was using anyway after update to LP. I actually think it did fix something i could even see! I see he now has a DEODEXED rom (still not sure what that is) and as stated in the OP, it takes much longer to boot. Can always do a battery pull and it might go thru. I use the original for stock, mostly because i go to a real rom immediately and always hopeful I can get MultiSystem to work one day (for me) and ODEXED stock rom is recommended.

I have been using SafeStrap to backup and restore, because FF restore is not always 100% reliable, unfortunately. Sometimes I have to do a battery pull when I restore a rom lately. Dont know why. Dont know how anybody wants that S6 where u cant pull the battery or even have an sdcard.

SAMSUNG/ATT (SPIT...LOL).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] moodaddy:
I just downloaded it on 5/22.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cpilant23:
Hi i tried this method and i have the at&t s5 on metro pcs network and i cant seem to find any other way to update to 5.0 after doing this my google play wouldnt let me download apps? Any suggestions on how to update my firmware? Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated. I am driving myself crazy trying to firgure this out. Ota wont work and samsung kies says im on the latest firmware which is 4.4.2. Thanks very much!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Geek007W:
Picture Perfect....

Was running Safestrap with Alliance 4 TMO rom using [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] previous Safestrap install instructions for G900A.

Uninstalled Safestrap and followed the OP instructions and had deodexed AT&T Lollipop in 15 minutes on TMO. Had some issues with restoring Titanium backup but the basic issues are user-related. :cyclops:

My thanks and small donation go to [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] for his tireless work supporting so many of us.

Also, purchased Pro versions of SU and FlashFire in thanks to [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] for his work for this community.

Now, trying to educate myself so that I can safely install a Lollipop TMO rom on my G900A. :D

And maybe even write some code for my fabulous and cheap Mi Band!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] samccfl99:
Well i think I found out why i need to do a battery pull after restoring a SS backup. It seems to be the G900A_OC4_Stock_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip file, which is 10195kb.. I thought it might be, so i odined the kernel and it came up first time, every time. I think I seem to have read something about this a while back, but it was not talking about this specific situation. I guess it is the right kernel, but it does something to make it get stuck on boot. Too bad, it really was a convenient flash file. NCE Flasher still works ok to get into SS.

I do have a question. There seems to be 2 SS apk files around. Safestrap-KLTEATT-ND3-3.75-B03.apk (which i think is the original?), which is 7508kb and Safestrap-G900A-3.75-KitKat.apk, which is 7518kb (this is the current one in the OP). i never run it from the APK because i know i have the right one in MyBackupPro and that is the one i always use to restore for new roms. Which one is the right one, may i ask? The second one is the one Carl used to make that special zip for me to replace the MultiSystem file (which uses the same name for whatever reason).

THANKS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
There were issues with an update I released 1 week ago which were quickly resolved which was the reason for asking. At this point all works well. If you choose to try again use the downgrade file linked in the OP to start over.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] moodaddy:
You mean try using the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
Correct
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicetwo:
OH SNAP! A Deodexed version is up?!?!?! Can I flash it via FlashFire right over my original 5.0 Muniz install? I assume it will wipe all my data and settings? Are there any issues with it? Does it allow for Xposed to be installed? If so, will I still need to do all those weird line deletions and stuff? Is there a way to bake Xposed right into the deodexed ROM? Oh man, if this works I would be sooooooooo happy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
It should work, I have not heard that it doesn't. Get xposed here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3113463
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicetwo:
That is awesome. I know what I'm doing this week! Few questions.

1. Is it possible to create a nandroid like backup via FLashFire of my current Muniz-installed 5.0?

2. I assume that the custom recovery is actually FLashFire in this case?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] RVD26:
I'm a bit confused, I want to update to this rom HERE.

There are two links listed in the OP, one rooted and one not.

Which one am I supposed to download?

My phone is currently rooted.

Do I then also download the rom from the link I posted?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cpilant23:
Will this work if i have my at&t s5 on metro pcs carrier? I tried before but i could not google play would not let me download apps. Could have done something wrong. I did not set screen timeout to 10 min. I was able to use your downgrade method to get back to stock. Thank you for all your work muniz
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
It should, also a good practice after installing any new rom is to sign into Play and immediately press the google app in your app drawer to update google play services.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] moodaddy:
Dumb question, but how do I flash the downgrade ROM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] universe89:
rooted g900aucu2ang3

i have rooted g900aucu2ang3 4.4.2 Dynamic Kitkat. I used flash fire for lollipop. successfully made it. Thank you for all.:laugh:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] handisnacks:
This doesn't work for me. It simply just restored my regular 4.4.2 NCE rom... any advice?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FilthyFord:
Try again

Could have had a bad flash
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicetwo:
Your Deodexed ROM is running wonderfully on my G900A. Got Xposed installed. Now if I could only get my favorite modules updated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cpilant23:
Got it working, whoop whoop. Seems to be ruuning good im testing the battery for the next couple days but so far its about the same as kk. Aeems more responsive im liking it so far. Thanks a ton muniz you are a genious.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sokkz:
muniz_ri, I'm currently using the previous version (downloaded 2015-05-18). Is there any reason to replace it with the new release (2015-05-26)? Is it a run-time update that will improve performance, or is this mostly just about making the flashing process easier?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
The last couple of updates included making the ROM format the system partition to ensure everybody begins with a clean slate. I also added file_contexts to the ROM to ensure that SELinux contexts are correctly set. Both of these changes may or may not result in any tangible benefit to the User, but up to you whether to update or not.

At this point I am satisfied with the results and do not plan any additional updates to this build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] sokkz:
I'm kind of a noob to flashing ROMs on Android devices. If I were to update to the latest version (which I assume would wipe out everything), is there an easy way to back up all my applications and their various settings so I could quickly re-apply them after update?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] stickman1981:
i did a wipe did not do a hard wipe now im stuck at the att logo with the blue light been like this for 35 mins took out bat let it set for 15 mins still at the att logo with a blue light started 4.4.4 root update to stock ver 5 deoext
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] SoCalHTCFuze:
Just a follow up. I was an early adopter of this root method lollipop coming from kitkat. I have only flashed the tether mod and frozen bloatware to remove it from view. This has been running flawless from day one in every way, music, bluetooth, battery life, performance, not a single force close. Thank you muniz, I'm not even interested in running any other lollipop rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] woodywade:
What is DeOdexed? I just have a Galaxy S5 4.4.4. Which one do I flash?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] turbo23:
Same here, all okay. I am the guy who backed up all the AT&T apps in TiBup and then uninstalled for more app space. It has been a sucess. The Only problem I have is once or twice a week text msg will fail to send. A quick reboot fixes it. It happened before I pulled the apps. Other than that, it it's all good man.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] mumboender:
I does this actually create more app space? I had heard that space cannot be reclaimed and it is better to just freeze the program. I use to uninstall as well and never confirmed. Could you check for me?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] pradeepunair:
Back up Apps

Was wondering the same...Does the Flashfire or Titanium Backup app help in backing up the app information when flashing the ROMs? I did flash the Deodexed one on top of the Stock rom (earlier version) and as you stated it did a complete wipe.

Thanks again for the ROM.:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] surfer808:
I used the DeOdexed and installed and works perfectly. I also have the Galaxy S5 ATT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] turbo23:
You know, I have way too many apps and had problems updating or installing new ones. I had "not enough storage" errors or something. After dumping the bloat completely, I have 2.14Gb showing available now. Most I had before deleting was about 400mb. I was very unhappy to run out of storage like that. This is much better. I have an Ultra 64Gb microsd card for ext storage. It worked for me, sorry at&t.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] abelsg2000:
G900A OA1 bootloader

Hi i have a question. Im already on the 5.0 OC4 update and i really want root and i wanted to ask of there was a way that you (@muniz_ri) can make a odin flashable file of the oa1 bootloader then we can easily downgrade to any firmware we want and then use your method to upgrade to 5.0. Is that possible? That would be greatly appreciated
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Waiting4MyAndroid:
This has been discussed many times over. If you updated to 5.0 OTA, there is NO known way to root or even downgrade. Must wait until someone finds a root exploit.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] SoCalHTCFuze:
Un-installing bloatware apps removes them from the system partition, installed apps are in the data partition. So while your overall space is increased on the internal storage, you don't gain any space for downloaded apps. Manually cleaning up cache files will usually solve space issues.