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[Galaxy S 5 General] little_monkey:
I'm not sure what i'm doing wrong, i root the phone properly, am able to install SU an everything then the next day or 2 days later root seems gone and SuperSU tells me that there is no SU binary installed. I try to load busy box and get a screen telling me that ther was a problem opening a shell with root access.

unit68 i wanted to try your method but when i download twrp manager to install the other bootloader it won't let me.

So what i did is reboot in download mode and flashed another version of twrp and this way it works.
[Galaxy S 5 General] PadraigOCuinn:
Just reflash it using the guides. I had the same issue on a w8 virgin rom. I didn't uninstall anything just odined both files again.

Sent from my SM-G900W8
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Same here - I've searched but not found zips for the W8 COI4 modem and baseband. Would be hugely grateful if some could post.
[Galaxy S 5 General] 911Guy:
OK, does anyone know if there is a tutorial somewhere that would explain how to remove the BaseBand and Modem from the firmware, and then how to compile it for install via recovery?

Thanks!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] 911Guy:
SM-G900W8 Firmware Manipulation Question

Ok ... apparently I was in the wrong thread ... and the way to fix that on XDA is to be insolent towards me and bully me ... instead of being human and showing compassion ... humanity is truly lost ...

Anyway, my question(s) are above ... maybe this thread will be more forgiving ...
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
I'm hoping for a reply as well and appreciate 911guy's efforts. Wish I could help. Pretty brutal reception in the other thread, but it's o/t and let's please not waste any more bandwidth on the drama.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Reechings:
I think I might have the bootloader and modem on my laptop, I'll try to post them up in the next few days if that works for you.
[Galaxy S 5 General] 911Guy:
Thank you!
[Galaxy S 5 General] anild89:
Disable automatic security policy updates, never check for updates manually and uncheck send security reports. Shouldn't lose root anymore and won't e d up in bootloop.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Adaoo:
Solution for Bootloop/Security Policy Issues

Hello everyone,

After experiencing some bootloop issues myself, I managed to come across a way to get rid of it once and for all..

The culprit, as many of you already seem to have realized, lies within the Security Policy. I've seen a number of posts within this thread discussing the ways to disable future security policy updates, but that's just a part of it

My own suggestion for dealing with future security policy issues is listed in Part 3 (which could perhaps be used in addition to what was said earlier in this thread).

But first, let's get rid of any CURRENT security policy issues WITHOUT HAVING TO FACTORY RESET:

Part 1

To boot into the recovery:

1) Turn your device off completely.

2) Hold Vol Up+Home+Power

Recovery will boot up

Part 2

How to temporarily delete your SPOTA folder causing the bootloop:

1) BACKUP (Depending on whether you've already factory reset, this option may be pointless)

2) Advanced --> File Manager --> Use the up level to go to the root of your system.

(The root of your system should literally just be "/")

3) Navigate to "/data/security/spota". This directory needs death. Delete it.

4) Reboot your device. It should boot fine however the SPOTA folder will be reinstalled upon boot sometimes.

Part 3

To Ensure SPOTA never returns:

1) Download and install Titanium Backup PRO (Download link available upon request)

2) Open Titanium Backup and click on Backup/Restore at the top.

3) Click the magnifying glass to search and type "Security"

4) Tap Security Policy and FREEZE the app "Secuirty policy updates"

Taking it a step further:

Disabling Knox: For extra insuance we're going to disable Samsung Knox as well.

1) Open Titanium Backup and click Backup/Restore again.

2) Search for "Knox"

3) Freeze every single app with the "KNOX" Anywhere in the title.

Note: ENSURE You freeze "Com.sec.enterprise....ox.attestation 1.01"

I believe if this were to be done immediately after the initial flash of the items in Post #2 (even without a factory reset being done before the initial flash), a bootloop wouldn't be faced at all.

Hope this works for everyone!
[Galaxy S 5 General] OttawaEd:
Stuck with pixelated screen...

Hi there,

I am wondering if anyone has had issues with their SGS5 (G900W8 Stock) with the phone getting stuck in a pixelated screen -every so often? seems to get in that mode and wont respond to any buttons, seems to loop on to startup mode, but continues to stay pixelated...

I manage to get it going again by wiping the cache partition and rebooting... but I am wondering what the cause of the problem could be and how to solve it?

galaxy S5 G900W8, stock, Android 5.1.1
[Galaxy S 5 General] Adaoo:
You said the phone is "stock," so when you say you've "wiped the cache partition," I'm assuming that didn't include the dalvik?

Are you on the "stock" recovery too? Or just the ROM?
[Galaxy S 5 General] OttawaEd:
Thanks for your reply Adaoo,

Yes, the phone is "stock"; meaning no mods or rooting, or anything (other than unlocked to work with different carriers) the phone is as if from package new. All I have done since I bought it is disabling a few of the Google and Samsung bloat-ware, and uninstall the few apps I could...

When wiping the cache partition:

1- I have to take the battery out to turn off (because the phone seems to be stuck in a loop where the screen is all CMY-pixels and you can here the start-up chime, as if trying to boot)

2- put battery back in, wait few seconds... press Volume-Up, home, and start buttons simultaneously to get it to boot in recovery mode

3- Scroll down to "wipe cache" , then

4- After cache wiped, scroll up to restart phone normally.

Hope this makes sense, as I am very illiterate in the smart-phone-and-android ways... and I don't know the proper terms and lingo... thanks again.
[Galaxy S 5 General] BiggTeddy26:
Doesnt work

Doesn't work
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Will the kernel work without having the matching version of the modem?

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What went wrong / didn't work?
[Galaxy S 5 General] BiggTeddy26:
I can't get multi window to load all apps using Commander Multi Window on my TAB S 5.0.2 it works i know it something to do with Multi window and kernel being modified
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Paging [MENTION=5073954]911Guy[/MENTION] did you ever find a flashable modem?
[Galaxy S 5 General] 911Guy:
I did not. I ended up using Odin to flash the latest Samsung Firmware and then re-rooted and installed an alternative ROM afterwards. It's the long way to getting it done, but it did work well as I now have the new baseband and modem. :good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Thanks. Glad to hear it.

OT: And you didn't need to take any further abuse over it.. Wtg. That still stands out despite my many years on xda.

I'm running smooth enough with the coi combination, so will stick as is for now.
[Galaxy S 5 General] BiggTeddy26:
Does anyone notice that Multi Window can't add all apps to frame work using stock kernel can someone help me.. Can I use a different kernel on Rooted Stock firmware 5.1.1 G900W8 I tried everything ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Reechings:
Sorry I did not find the flashable bootloader and modem for you. ???
[Galaxy S 5 General] 911Guy:
It's all good man! At least you tried!
[Galaxy S 5 General] dicyrul3s:
im having a problem with Op and your directions apparently, i followed both routes and still have not been able to root. im using g900w8 on 5.1.1 i have the two zip files on the cd card and and used the odin from the cf root and have tried cwm twrp(two versons) and a phils version. im on stock software, im not sure what im missing

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im having a problem with Op and your directions apparently, i followed both routes and still have not been able to root. im using g900w8 on 5.1.1 i have the two zip files on the sd card and and used the odin from the cf root and have tried cwm twrp(two versons) and a phils version. im on stock software, im not sure what im missing
[Galaxy S 5 General] g17123:
Instal the zips on the SD card now in the recovery.
[Galaxy S 5 General] dicyrul3s:
been there done that lol

i had the two zip files on the sd card before flashing the recovery and then i put them in the phones memory and tried again, the knox is still at 0X0 after i tried flashing at least 4-6 times the only thing i haven't tried is reflashing the stock firmware and then trying, i can't see why that or factory restoring the phone would affect the recovery being able to be flashed on properly, any thoughts?
[Galaxy S 5 General] g17123:
The root mod might not work no more due to Samsung updates. I would suggest installing a custom ROM in the custom recovery with root built into it like cyanogen mod 13, blisspop,vrtoxin, etc.(I use cyanogen 13 nightlys and they are awesome)Just remember that if you do install a custom rom you have to wipe your phone and restart the recovery then instal the custom ROM from SD card.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Tybalt:
Something is wrong here. My understanding is you need a custom recovery for this process; either CWM or TWRP.

Flashing a custom recovery trips the Knox flag. If your Knox is still 0x0 then you don't have a custom recovery and therefore the rest of the process won't work.

This is what I understand. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
[Galaxy S 5 General] databoy2k:
Out of curiosity, what's everyone using for ROMs on their W8's? I'm looking for something light and stock, touchwiz based (for fingerprint).

I used to use XTreStoLite before it was abandoned. That was perfect - stripped to the bones, and then I could flesh out what I needed (fingerprint, remove quickconnect/finder, add exchange and vpn). No custom kernels, no goofy themes (with all due respect to the devs that create them both!), no auto-updaters, just a touchwiz that uses less than 1gb of ram.

Any recommendations? What's working for you?

--Databoy2k
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Loving cyanogenmod 13 nightlies. Good stability and battery, very smooth. Just wish I could update my modem and bootloader..
[Galaxy S 5 General] Reechings:
When I was going touchwiz based my favorite was Popwiz Telstra. S6 based so it looks a lot better and you can debloat using URWsoft_TW_Barebone_Cleaner

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When I was going touchwiz based my favorite was Popwiz Telstra. S6 based so it looks a lot better and you can debloat using URWsoft_TW_Barebone_Cleaner
[Galaxy S 5 General] Catmanxmeouch:
I'm still using xtrestolite on my W8. The lightened version of Alliancerom V10 is decent but not as barebone and light as xtrestolite. I use Ktoonsez kernel to OC my S5 for better gaming performance. I've heard Cyanogen mod is great on 12.1 and cm 13 nightlys, never heard anything but problems with CM12. Get back to me if you find anything similar to or greater than xtrestolite.

P.S. If I helped you give me some thanks. :good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] slim26:
Hoping someone can assist. I'm new to G5s (coming from G4).

I have phones G900W8 & G900F

I'm hoping to be able to put a good stock, rooted, unbranded ROM on both.

Is it possible to put the same ROM on both?

Any recommendations?

Will I need to trip Knox on these on flashing?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] databoy2k:
Popwiz just has to too much going on. I tried CM13, but I can't get it to work with my bank's mobile wallet, with Beep n Go, or fingerprint. Deal breakers sadly. I even tried the Galaxy Project but same issues of extra bloat. I did feel like 5.1.1 gave me some benefits over the old XTreStoLite. Still would appreciate feedback but might just wait for the updates to Ricky's kitchen and cook myself...
[Galaxy S 5 General] spankmatic22:
I have had good results with phoenix ambassadi and popwiz. I like themes though
[Galaxy S 5 General] Yendig:
I'm having trouble with this. I'm only trying to accomplish the prereq right now and can't seem to do it.

I have Odin3-v3.10.6 and loading twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img into the AP. By default it had auto reboot and f.reset time checked. I'm unchecking auto reboot and trying to start. But nothing seems to happen and in the log it says "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)"

I initially tried doing this following tomsguide, then reddit posts, and finally found this thread, but all of these guides have lead me to this same message in the log every time.

Edit: And just incase it comes up, I do have my phone in download mode, and I've tried using different usb cables.

Thanks for any help!
[Galaxy S 5 General] sajm03:
root bootloop

I ran in to a bootloop several times so I am adding two more semi-steps to your guide to help others out.

Step 3.25) DO NOT reboot between flashing your kernel and flashing SuperSU, just hit the back button and select the one you didn't flash the first time and flash that.

Step 3.75) When you go to reboot through TWRP, it will ask you if you want to root your device. SELECT NO.

Step 4)Reboot...and so on
[Galaxy S 5 General] databoy2k:
Having a weird issue. As mentioned, I've taken the stock COI4, debloated it using the URWSoft debloater, and used the patched kernel from this thread.

I'm having an issue with the Tile app. It simply cannot log in using this configuration. I've stumped Tile's support team (wasn't hard... two e-mails later and they had no answer for me). I'm reticent to go back to pure 5.1.1 stock without the kernel just to test the app; I'm wondering if anyone else can comment or alternatively could post the stock kernel (just the kernel) from COI4 for me to flash. Easier to swap kernels than to flash a whole rom.

Thanks for any help!
[Galaxy S 5 General] unibombz:
Is it possible to clarify everything with all the issues people have posted in the past.

If I am reading this correctly. You need to flash RECOVERY on the phone (stock image) first with ODIN. Then follow the root guide as per op?

01. Flash Recovery via ODIN -- https://dl.twrp.me/klte/

02. Follow OP?

I have seen people with flashing issues, the last S5 I did, I had to flash down to 4.2.2 via odin to get recovery and root going... So I wanted to ask. I still have the stock img for kitkat in case, but wouldn't mind trying this method. I had hoped the OP explained the full process in detail for a fresh "out-of-the-box" S5 on 5.1.1

Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] styropian:
For Canadian with 900W8 I finally found the latest bootloader and modem for 5.1.1 ( G900W8-OYA1COI4 ) .It is working with this super good room Phenix v.11.

Just use Odin v3.09 and input bootloader in BL and modem in CP

updated Link: http://downloads.ziddu.com/download/25287862/bootloader_modemG900W8_OYA1COI4.rar.html

If I've helped in any way, I would greatly appreciate a thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Link doesn't work, and rolled me over to a malware-infested page :-s
[Galaxy S 5 General] styropian:
updated working Link : http://downloads.ziddu.com/download/25287862/bootloader_modemG900W8_OYA1COI4.rar.html

If I've helped in any way, I would greatly appreciate a thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Successfully downloaded and installed via Odin. Scariest part was downloading from Ziddu, which tripped all kinds of warnings from my browser.

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 5 General] basbees:
Can somebody help me with rotation problem?

I have read too many posts and solutions but nothing have solved my s5 problem, which is not rotating.

I lost rotation after flashing a new rom on my s5 (actually suddenly after two weeks of installing the new rom).

I have to mention that if I removed the battery for more than a min, "sometimes" it works again but not for long time, and when the screen shut down it stops from rotating.

I downloaded cyanogenmod roms but also didn't fix it.

I tried to reset my phone using kies, and it worked back for one day, then stopped.

I also tried the method of replacing libgnustl_shared.so file in system/lib and changing permission (as described in this thread http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2644293), but it didn't work with me.

Please, I am so desperate to fix this problem. Anybody think it is a hardware problem?, if yes, why it works after restart with battery removal sometimes?

I am eager to solve this problem, and thanks for everyone who wants to help
[Galaxy S 5 General] unibombz:
So you have to have recovery on the phone FIRST before you do this root process ..... would be handy to have all the steps available... and confirmed.
[Galaxy S 5 General] dmalott8409:
Has anybody heard news on a MM bootloader and modem for the W8? I just updated to COI4 for 5.1.1 LP but I'm hoping to be able to run 6.0.1 sometime soon. Something like Insanity S7 Edge Port or ALEXANDR Dev base 6.0. I tried to flash the CPC3 bootloader and modem for 900F. Silly I know but no harm was done.
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
No problem for me with CM 13,which is 6.0.1 based, on coi4. Working fine.
[Galaxy S 5 General] dmalott8409:
I just don't really care for the CM layout. I like the Touchwiz layout much better. Especially the MM theme. So I guess I'll wait for Canadian S5 to get MM. ☺
[Galaxy S 5 General] yohan4ws:
I've read through this page a couple times, is there a way to root 900w8 without tripping knox ??

Wouldn't mind doing this on my girlfriends phone so I can install greenify etc. and debloat it. She and I are both on Virgin Bell)

Yes, post #2 will trip Knox as it requires installing custom bootloader.... I didnt carea bout voiding warranty on my S5 as Ionly paid $150 for it, her on the other hand....

Thanks in advance

(Also I've been running Cyanogenmod 11-20150617-unofficial-klte without any issues, great battery life!! If you're looking for a stable ROM, I recommend it - BUT - the camera, I can't get panorama to work in any app without FC )
[Galaxy S 5 General] ragz:
There is absolutely no way too root with out tripping Knox..
[Galaxy S 5 General] yohan4ws:
Reaching out on a limb here ... what if we flashed w/ Odin to a different carrier ROM and rooted it then ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Reechings:
Root OR Knox, make your choice. Tripping Knox is not tied to what ROM you have installed, it operates at a lower level.
[Galaxy S 5 General] nutpants:
Can any one provide a list of compatible devices whose roms us Canadian 900w8 users can flash?

Ie can we flash t mobile roms, international roms etc, are custom kernels needed etc

I'm running 442 and thinking of doing the dash to cm 13..

But might wait for official marshmallow if it ever comes..

(But definitely need root and xposed running)

It's pretty confusing with all the variants and roms knowing what's safe to flash..
[Galaxy S 5 General] Reechings:
Anything KLTE is fine. I'm using COI4 bootloader and haven't had any issues with current CM13 nightlies. Resurrection Remix is my daily driver as it has the most features.
[Galaxy S 5 General] dmalott8409:
Pretty much anything for 900F works, as my experience tells me. 900T roms work as well. We just can't use WIFI calling. That's most roms out there as long as they're LP based. Or CM13 based
[Galaxy S 5 General] Horem:
I was using Pure N5 Port v6 but recently went to Maverick S6 v4.5

I find that LP v5.1.1 is the fastest and best on battery life.

The TouchWiz ROMs have the best camera too (Samsung stock).
[Galaxy S 5 General] dmalott8409:
I did the opposite as you, Horem. I find Pure 6.5 to be a bit lighter than Maverick. But I do agree with you about 5.1.1
[Galaxy S 5 General] andyondroid:
Haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else, but it looks like the G900W8 is receiving its first marshmallow update as early as May 2.

This is the first official news i've seen anywhere about the Canadian marshmallow rollout.

Source: http://forum.telus.com/t5/Mobility/Software-Update-Schedule/ta-p/53566
[Galaxy S 5 General] jona_12:
yes you are right here is a schedule document
[Galaxy S 5 General] Alexbeav:
Is your proximity sensor working after the upgrade? Because I'm also using CM13 nightlies and my screen stays black during calls.
[Galaxy S 5 General] christx:
I'm not getting any response in the general help, maybe you guys can provide some input.

G900W8 bone stock, locked to canadian carrier. Can I flash a stock 6.x rom from a G900F via odin ?

edit:nvm found the answer, has issues with lte bands. :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] dragm:
No, you need the latest bootloader which isn't out for the 900W8.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Supernatural77:
If u want a link for xtrestolite 2.2 rom contact me :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] databoy2k:
Thanks, but moved on. Now sitting happily on a 930W8 thanks to a nice buyback by Samsung and some loyalty work by Telus.
[Galaxy S 5 General] JoshReuben:
Using Coi4 and Cm13 nightlies. Very stable, am happy.
[Galaxy S 5 General] nutpants:
Any one get the update? Any reviews?
[Galaxy S 5 General] andyondroid:
Marshmallow is finally out for the G900W8! Seeing 6.0.1 firmware on sammobile
[Galaxy S 5 General] Reechings:
I think most of the CM13 roms still use Lollipop bootloader though.
[Galaxy S 5 General] unit68:
you know if we can root it? im tempted to install the telus rom on my rogers s5 and root with CF- auto root
[Galaxy S 5 General] andyondroid:
You can flash any of them since they're all exactly the same firmware. The carrier specific install is determined by the CSC on your phone. I used the 'Bell' one on my Rogers S5 and got all the usual rogers bloat.

Not sure about root. I find it a lot easier to just flash twrp and another go with another rom.
[Galaxy S 5 General] joni1101:
The marshmallow update was posted today

the link from sammobile is SO SLOW so I am hosting it on my own googledrive for the benefit of the community.

Android 6.01 for G900W8

md5 = 2c017904c1a826797106ae0365f58896
[Galaxy S 5 General] Spearman873:
I just did it on my Rogers S5 and it works perfectly!! :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] unit68:
you rooted on 6.0.1?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Spearman873:
Yep, I flashed Philztouch recovery with odin and flashed superSU. Now I have Root access and I'm running the Insanity S7 Edge Port. I had no problems.
[Galaxy S 5 General] scso43:
Soft Brick

How did you manage to get insanity rom working? I get stuck on samsung logo:/
[Galaxy S 5 General] Bolandk:
Yea. I'm stuck on the samsung logo as well after flashing the Bell version via Odin. Not Pleased.
[Galaxy S 5 General] gogvogo:
First attempt with Odin stuck on Samsung logo. Second attempt I checked the boot loader option in Odin then it booted quite quickly for me
[Galaxy S 5 General] unit68:
Sweet thanks ill giver a go tonight
[Galaxy S 5 General] nutpants:
Can anyone who has rooted the s5 900w8 on the new 601 give a link to the recovery and super su they used?

I always get the flashing gitters when a new oem is out but really don't want a nice nice paper weight...

Thank you in advance

And does anyone know if we can go back to loli or kitkat after?

(Ie will the old roms work with the new boot loader? Or the dual boot patcher)
[Galaxy S 5 General] junk007:
...Simply go to the CF-auto-root website, flash the one for the SM-G900F (yes .... even though you are on SM-G900W8), my phone rebooted twice, then it was good to go. Preferably I stick with TWRP, install TWRP Manager from PlayStore. --- will try that momentarily.
[Galaxy S 5 General] junk007:
So, it does work, rooted and on TWRP, flashed Insanity 2.5, port of Galaxy S7, very good, not perfect, but very good.:D
[Galaxy S 5 General] unit68:
Thank you good Sir! flashed cf for 900f and it worked! now i can debloat.

TWRP manager is a turd and doesnt think twrp is installed but im rooted and can do stuff so im happy
[Galaxy S 5 General] nutpants:
Is anyone working on a flashable zip for cdn marshmallow?

(I like to debloat the zip but I can't create them, yet)

Or a zip for modem or boot loader?