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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
So i've been away for a while and digging through all the forums now. Trying to figure out the best way to upgrade from KK to LP and keep root. I have safestrap installed and I will probably try the M.O.A.R rom first.

I would prefer to do a wipe and clean install. I know that I can't upgrade my bootloader past a certain one if I want to go back to KK ever.

For some reason I'm getting confused because there are so many threads with different methods. Some involve using Odin and some say it can be done with just safestrap. Simple instructions would be appreciated! thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] FMinMI:
I did the KK to LP conversion using the directions in the first post and had no significant issues on my S5 with 4.4.4 that was already was rooted and then frozen to prevent OTA updates. Before I did it, I downloaded and did a full backup with SS, moving it to my desktop for safe keeping in case I wanted to go back to KK if I hated LP (never did...). After following the above directions, I ended up with LP OG5 and a clean slate (and just recently moved up to PB1 using Flashfire preserving my LP settings).

Since you want to do a custom ROM, I cannot give you any specific directions, but shortly after doing my stock ROM upgrade, another person asked about doing a custom ROM install in this forum and some other folks chimed in with how to do it. Go start reading around post 550. I had a discussion with another person on how to do it with steps and videos. You should find what you want.

Good luck.

Frank in Michigan
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eliran23:
i'm going to ask it again. what the ff data backup will backup? what will included in this data backup?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] FMinMI:
I can't answer this question with 100% certainty but if you choose FULL, it backs up everything. So, once done, if you were to factory reset your phone, and restore it from a FULL backup, it would look exactly like it was the day it was backed up. Just like on your PC when you do a disk image, swap HD, then restore to a new HD.

With that said, once you have a FULL backup, during restore, you can decide what to bring back. You can include/exclude boot, recovery, system, data, cache, parameters, persisted data, etc. If you pick only DATA, I believe it will bring back all your programs and settings minus the stuff stored in the programs CACHE, like user ID, passwords, preferences, etc.

Frank in Michigan
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] p3ernie:
Wifi Tethering Add On

Hello Noob here,

I flashed the wifi tether add on but I am not sure how to use it.

I enabled mobile hot spot and that did not work.

I'm coming from kit kat where I used xposed wanam to use wifi tethering.

Please help!

Thank You
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] FMinMI:
I flashed G900V_PB1_TetherAddOn.zip with FlashFire .24 after going to PB1 from OG3 (?). Went to SETTINGS, MORE NETWORKS, MOBILE HOTSPOT and turned it on. On the screen it showed me the SSID and password info. Went to my tablet, searched for that SSID, entered the password and it worked fine.

Not sure what is wrong on your setup. You may want to flash the add on again or do a complete OS reload.

Frank in Michigan

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BTW, I also ran SMS Backup and Restore before upgrading since I wasn't sure if my text messages would all come back. When the phone booted with the new OS, Google Play did load back my apps. And I believe it was Verizon backup that asked if I wanted to restore messages, but I used the above program to restore them as the note on the screen said it would only restore something like the past 30 or 90 days...

Frank in Michigan
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rachelrgr:
will this work on OG5?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rachelrgr:
FAIL! in Odin

i bricked my sm-g500v BOG5. So i first flashed the NK2 kernel then tried flashing the Full Wipe G900V_Downgrade_to_NCG.tar.md5 via Odin and get FAIL! (see attachment) Please help i bricked it all out of haste:(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tsew2674:
Select the .tar file instead of the .tar.md5

EDIT: never mind you can't flash back from OG5, read the forum or even the op...I haven't been keeping up with the S5 forums but I would think you could flash the PB1 factory image via Odin and then use the new root method that's available. Again, I've not been keeping up so I advise you to read first.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rachelrgr:
yeah, thats what i mean .tar.md5. ok i will try the PB1 and let you know
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aurfawce:
Hmm okay, I used FF v0.21 (latest) and didn't have any issues flashing or restoring.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Andresakapaco04:
Can you link me to oe1 kernel please...i updated to oe1 last night but idk if my kernel updated also....sum help would be nice
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jetjaguar:
Alternative to FlashFire?

When I launch FlashFire it just sits there with spinning circle saying, Acquiring root access...

Nothing happens... I'm on rooted OC4. Any ideas?

Well, just changed Default access in SuperSU to Grant and FF started right up. Nevermind.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrv331:
Here is a link to all the flashable kernels. They are for SafeStrap but dont see what whey would not work in Flashfire as well:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-safestrap-access-odin-t3126686
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] hakoreh:
I tried to backup with FF and it ended up saying not enough space (I didn't see anywhere to write to external SD) and I had to pull the battery. Now when it loads it freezes on the Verizon screen and then says system isn't responding. I rebooted 3 times. Same thing. Can I flash the above files via ODIN instead of FF? I am on rooted BOC4

**I went into recovery and factory reset and then flashed deodexed with FF and all is well. No data to restore unfortunately.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stupifier:
How about the Modem/Baseband as well? I'd like to just update my Kernel as well as my Modem to OE1.....no need for the whole OE1 ROM

See link below. Someone may be working on it very soon.

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy...ccess-odin-t3126686/post61761727#post61761727
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jasondec72:
delete
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jetjaguar:
Not a Jedi yet...

I believe this is correct for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5. I don't believe that Verizon has pushed Lollipop 5.1 out to the S5 yet. At least that's what I read.

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Soooooooooooooo...

1. If I don't intend to downgrade to previous versions of the S5 "firmware", can I install/flash the OE1 bootloader?

2. Other than not being able to downgrade, are there any other impacts from installing/flashing the OE1 bootloader (i.e. will I lose root)?

3. Where would one obtain the OE1 bootloader?

Thanks,

Jet
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Spartan117H3:
If you're unable to downgrade, you are unable to use safestrap. The only way to use safestrap currently is to flash NI2, reboot to enter safestrap, and to flash the OE1 kernel again. If you don't know what safestrap is, it allows you to load multiple roms/create complete backups of your device. As far as I know, there's no benefit of going to the OE1 bootloader except to lock yourself out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jetjaguar:
Stupid bootloader...

That makes sense. I am primarily concerned about keeping root. I'm done with installing custom ROMs on the retail S5 since it appears that no one will ever be able to unlock the bootloader. Just can't justify 600 bucks for a Dev Edition. As long as I can root and de-bloat I'm set.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Spartan117H3:
I don't play with roms either. I like being able to have a full backup so I can play around with xposed, or play around with these other mods that modify the phone and aren't easily reversible (download booster, speaker volume mods, etc). Or for those cases where something happens to your phone that you don't understand, and can't seem to fix it. My brother had lost 4G LTE after travelling overseas and using a sim card in that country. When he came back, his 4G was disabled. Couldn't figure out a fix, so he just restored from a backup he had. Not a big issue, but much better than flashing a stock rom and losing all his data.

I make backups for debloating as well, in case I remove something that I wanted back, and can't find the apk for it. Or if they accidentally put some required system file in the debloat list and you get a bootloop.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Anyone that took the OE1 OTA and lost root,Are you able to use odin and flash and older kernel like BOD5 or BOC4? This should not brick your phone it will either flash or it will fail either way you still should be able to boot. In case there is problems here is the BOE1 Kernel

VZW_BOE1_RETAIL_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5

Edit: I have a repacked NCG Factory Tar without the bootloaders If someone can confirm if you are able to flash older kernel. I dont think we will be able to but its worth a try
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] CamCroz99:
I flashed like the way stated in the OP. I will be able to download back to any previous version, correct?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Andresakapaco04:
Hey guys i need help i removed the stock photo editor and and the samsung music apk withthe debloat program ...can you guys please link me the installers im on the new ota update OE1 and rooted also can u give me instruccions on how to install them back on my phone please ...thanks guys
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] WillTheGreat:
I used Flashfire to restore my phone after updating, and my internal storage is dealing with write protection issues. Also there's about 4gb of internal space, but when I launch the gallery I get a not enough storage message with negative whatever free space I have in the internal sd. Anyone had this issue and advice on resolving it?

EDIT: Found the solution http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2684384
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] simplepinoi177:
After doing the OP's steps very carefully and precisely, is there any reason why I should continuously be running into the same problem mkitchin is running into? I'm on my 6th unbricking by flashing the NCG .tar through ODIN. I have used FF v19 and the newest FF v22. I have copied the OE1 ROM through usb 3.0, 2.0, and by taking out the sd card and putting it in my computer sd slot and copying that way. In all instances, I keep running into the same issue where it hangs on the Samsung splash screen.

Some info: was coming from the OC4 rom when I ran through the initial flashing. Now I keep unbricking it by using the NCG rom and attempting to update from there. I tried using FF to flash my original OC4 ROM but it exits before flashing.

any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Spartan117H3:
There is no FF v22, v21 should be the latest unless they updated it since yesterday. Did you check the MD5 after downloading OE1? mkitchin said this was his problem:

I don't think you're supposed to use FF to flash your original OC4 ROM that way (unless you mean you backed it up with FF and are trying to restore it). I'm unsure of how complete FF's backup is, I heard it's not as good as Safestrap. I'd use that if you have a backup of that.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rksand:
I've updated via FF and restored data only. The phone reports I'm on OE1, but I'm getting the software update notification. Any thoughts?

Sent from my SM-G900V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Spartan117H3:
Not sure why you get that, but the first thing I did when hitting 5.0 was to remove the SDM in /system/app to prevent any OTA updates.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] stevey5036:
I am also still getting the OTA notification. You can still easily freeze SDM, however I am curious as to why the phone still thinks it needs to update.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nynativ:
So I have OK3 with Dev Boot. Can I use this process to update to PB1 ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] thrgk:
How do I check if I'm already on a 5.0 bootloader ? I think I am, OG5 rooted with twrp and boot loader unlock
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ecen92:
Use a program from the play store called Device info

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jphilli85.deviceinfo&hl=en

And look for the line called BootLoader :good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] TheMasterMindGT:
friend [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] can create a rom deodex, I tried other roms other cooks but do not work properly, your job is unmatched.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] vadim_se:
Hi there,

Probably it is a stupid question for majority of you, however, how can I flash TetheringAddOn and the bloater? Using Odin?

The rest of rooting was successful.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
If they're zip files, use SafeStrap or FlashFire.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] FMinMI:
For TetheringAddOn, just use FlashFire to install like you did to load the new ROM. Download the file to your phone, tell FF to Flash ZIP, find file and kick it loose. Real quick. Not sure about bloater option though....

Frank in Michigan
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] vadim_se:
Thank you for your help. FlashFire was working perfectly fine for the Tethering change.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
I had a question. I got my s5 from my wife.

I have the OA8 bootloader and I installed the OK3 stock ROM.

I know that FlashFire says it automatically wipes when in installed the new ROM, but I realized that there was quite a bit of stuff from my wife's old set up. So it didn't really do a "full" wipe.

I want to install PB1, but I really want a full complete wipe wipe. But I don't want to lose root.

Can anyone recommend the best way to do this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
I think you want to, in order:

Make backup in ff

Then queue wipe data, system, cache, dalvik cache and install ROM

Should reboot and be fine, but I trust SafeStrap better.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
I want to get to PB1 all around rooted so I can unlock the bootloader.

Cant I flash this over your OK3 update, and then flash the PB1 bootloader in Odin?

Would I lose root if I updated to full PB1 with the PB1 bootloader?

Is there a fully rooted PB1 package that already has the PB1 bootloader in it?

Sorry for the multiple questions.

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Hollywood67:
Keep reading young jedi^
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Lol, read and all knowledge will be revealed to you, young student. The master has recorded all that needs to be known.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
In the bootloader unlock section it says to upgrade to PB1. The there's two packages offered over there and I can't figure out if they flash bootloader or not. I honestly can't tell if if they just want the firmware updated, or a full package.

I've read as much as I can. Seriously, I've read and reread. My wife and I just had triplets and my time is so limited, that I just gave up all together.

This S5 is the laggiest phone I've ever owned. It's honestly laggier than my S4. And the only thing I've done to it is flash this rooted OK3 and freeze a couple Verizon and Knox apps.

I'm hoping an unlocked bootloader and a custom rom would fix the issues since this phone needs to last me about another year and a half.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Hollywood67:
There are many ways to make your phone feel faster.. Unlocking the bootloader to put on a custom ROM may or may not help you.

There are lots of helpful people here on XDA, but keep reading...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Basically, you need took install SafeStrap, wipe everything except SD card, install ROM, install kernel, reboot and voila! If you fubar, there are threads on how to Odin back and how to root again... basically, starting over.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
Thank you.

I thought Safestrap didn't work on Lollipop with out flipping the kernel back and forth in Odin?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
No Odin required...unless you brick. Read other posts. There's now SafeStrap for lollipop.

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Or you can use FlashFire, which ever you prefer.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cclem81:
I am on S5 Verizon bpb1 and rooted.

I am on S5 Verizon bpb1 and rooted. Are there any available roms to flash?

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] CVertigo1:
If you are ever in the Richmond area, I'll get it set with my latest NO BS ROM, then lag will be a thing of the past lol. Everything has lag to some extent, but it'll be much faster without a doubt.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
Thanks Vertigo. You're on an hour away. Glad you're near by to help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tcrappa2:
I haven't been on here in quite some time and so much has changed! -- I am currently on Android 4.4.4 -- RicksROM 20 NK2 -- With safestrap installed.

Is this process something I can do from here or do I have to upgrade to something else first and then do all of this? Sorry kinda a noob when it comes to all of this stuff :(

Thank you all in advance-- any help is truly appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Hollywood67:
You can do it from where you are.

Seems you have never used flash fire though. You need it. And provide more details for more help here;)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tcrappa2:
Ok thanks!.. I have never used flashfire.. Pretty quick learner though lol what other information would you need? I can provide it all :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] imp3r10:
What are the benefits to this over the OC4 build?

I am on the MOAR rom but am thinking of getting back to official build and just use a launcher. Can I flash this over my ROM?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
G900V_PD1_Stock_ROM.zip

Moved to OP.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
I'll give it a go tomorrow morning. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
Confirmed working but it does require the 6.0 bootloader. I will move it to the OP and include a debloated version.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] akanesaki31:
What is the different between using flashfire and flash stock via odin?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
If you want rooted PD1 rom follow these directions This is only for people with unlocked bootloaders
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] xprobert:
Question,

If I update will I lose Wifi Hotspot tether?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
Just wondering if this is actually an issue since [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] has unlocked the MM bootloader.

Essentially, we could just flash a deflated, but rooted PD1 ROM with the bootloader included, then follow the instructions for unlocking the PD1 bootloader.

That would give you root and unlock on PD1.

Correct?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] farhanptcl1194:
please help as my base band BOC4 and build no PB1

unlock bootloader running lollipop with twrp

can i go through the procedure right now or i have to change my base band to pb1.thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
No, the ROM's have native tethering enabled.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Well you have to get the Marshmallow bootloader unlocked first because you need root to unlock the bootloader and root is not possible on PD1 without the bootloader being unlocked so thats why the method is kind of long and confusing
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Followed the instructions, but am stuck at the Samsung screen. Do I just need to Odin the bootloader file again? Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
Thanks Jr Kruse.

If we're already rooted on [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] Lollipop ROM, flashing his PD1 ROM which already has root and the bootloader would give you a rooted PD1 Mm stock ROM. With all the necessary PD1 kernel and firmware.

Then, you'd be on rooted on MM. So you'd just proceed to flash unlocking the bootloader apk?

Or we have to be PB1 unlocked first before unlocked MM/PD1?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Odin the bootloader file again got me to the Verizon splash screen. :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stupifier:
Nevermind.....misread thread title and thought this was instructions for getting ROOTED PD1 ROM.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Now I seem to be stuck at the Verizon splash screen. Recommendations? :confused:

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Odin back to PB1. Going to try to take the OTA.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
The problem is this rom is not prerooted. Root can only be achieved with an unlocked MM bootloader and you need root to unlock mm bootloader so the procedure is not that simple
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ymDroid:
Got it. Thank you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Molon-Labe:
Ok... been away for a year because health. Im on factory PD1 as of lastnight. Checked into xda and now i see the BL was unlocked at some point this year? Im on the ota locked, unrooted stock 6.0.1 im lost with all whats going on. Please point me in right direction to unlock and root 6.0.1 so can run custom rom and kernel as searching for hour just screwed my brain. And no... im not a newbie
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stupifier:
Patient. Dev's are working on it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Molon-Labe:
Didn't know. From all seen says unlocked yadda yadda yadda :o

Im a former contributer with Collective and been away.

Thanks info
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] farhanptcl:
Stuck in Verizon Splash Screen

after flashing the stock ROM and PD1 boot-loader in Odin

my phone stuck in Verizon splash screen

i was on rooted unlock boot-loader pb1 LL before, what i do now please help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stupifier:
All the unlocked bootloader talk was in reference to Lollipop and only a specific eMMC (15 Sasmung).....before 6.0.1 came out. People are still wrapping their heads around 6.0.1 (it only came out 1 day ago). Currently, it seems like people know how to get unlocked/rooted 6.0.1 ONLY if you are already rooted/unlocked on Lollipop (which implies you have the 15 Samsung eMMC). Ultimately, this 6.0.1 stuff is all very new to Verizon Samsung S5 and it is probably best to just sit around and let Dev's do their thing. There will probably be some new thread somewhere when/if they figure it out. No point speculating or tinkering with our phones yet......unless all you want is Unrooted/Stock Marshmallow.

Drink a beer and wait. Cheers!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tbclandot:
Ya the current method of updating to MM and keeping root is aggravating I'm now running stock MM locked bootloader again but man I miss root.... hopefully there will be an easy way to root MM soon

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also even though MM for the S5 has been out for awhile what a joke that Samsung never updates their old devices to get new features.... all that has changed is the cartoony icons
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] al50:
Based off of what most of the users have mentioned about what's new in the MM. Why didn't they add the theme store in it? If it's because of a kernal, didn't JrKruse mention about MM having a different kernal in it or something to that. Hell, i think most of the users were expecting that since some of them were on the ported Note5 ROMs....just thought I'd ask...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tbclandot:
That's on Samsung not wanting the S5 to get the S6 and S7 features on MM simple as that and wanting us to upgrade
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] I was wondering if you mind if I use your PD1 system.img for an odin package. I have A new method to obtain unlocked dev bootloader and root that will be a little easier than my current method
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tbclandot:
Jrkruse to the rescue!! If you are ready to share the new method I'd be happy to test if for you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
Go for it...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tbclandot:
Sweet like I said I'm standing by eagerly to test the new method thanks to both of you!