yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] leronlb33:
successful root using a tmobile rom but...

Before I rooted my verizon galaxy s5 I was able to use ATT sim cards but the phone would not get any service whatsoever with a tmobile sim or metro pcs sim. Everyone i spoke to at least was able to connect to the tmobile or metro pcs network, even if they were having data issues...but I was not even able to get a network signal. Finally, I rooted the phone and am using a tmobile rom thinking that may help. But no luck. For some reason my phone will not register itself on tmobile or metro pcs, Not even to just connecto to the network to make phone calls. I tried 2 different tomible roms and i think an att rom and no luck whatsoever. Anybody else experience this issue? Is there a root function or service menu that I need to access to enable the proper band? Is rooting the phone even going to change anything? Makes no sense how every other verizon s5 out there has no problem connecting to tmobile or metro but I have the only one. Ive scoured the forums and have yet to find any answer....thoughts? Oh, I also tried every APN settings combination imaginable. Even other carriers just because I was getting nowhere with the tmobile and metro APNs.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
call your provider and let them give you the proper apn's... see if that helps if you havent already

---------- Post added at 08:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

my problem now is mms (pictures) wont download and pop up in my text messages

verizon s5 with att sim
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
i just want to get rooted.... anyone out there?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kdhobnc:
Thanks and a question.

First of all, a tremendous THANK YOU for whoever or who all put in the time and effort to make this work. Very much appreciated, and I didn't see any link or option to do so, but once I make it happen, I'd be happy to make a small paypal donation to the person or persons who put in the time for this.

Second, for all those who have made it work successfully on their devices, is there a recommendation or restriction that win10 or 8 or any specific one required? I might assume that any version of windows that will run the lastest Odin and the lastest samsung drivers will work, but I just want to make sure. I have been using Chromebooks most recently, and Linux for many years, so I am going to have to borrow or buy a Win machine to root my S5. I thought about trying out Heimdall on Linux, but I'm seeing reports that Heimdall isn't working well on Linux lately, and considering the newness of this particular procedure, I don't want to screw it up. I'll just stick with what works. Will at least a Win 8 machine work, or is 10 the recommended?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LivinOne:
Thank you for this thread but still... WOW was that a PITA ;) Took 2+ hours and a Factor Reset! :(

I had to do a factor reset before it worked - this is a good Tip for people - should be on Post #1

OP HUGE suggestion... PLEASE give people more "what to look for" info in the walkthrough...

- screen shot or verbiage on what to look for with the text output for the BAT file.

- tell them the boot screen will show an open lock and say "Custom" .

and if when the BAT is done, is it supposed to boot into recovery? (Mine did)

I was getting all sort of output running BAT file and had no clue what I was looking at. Here's examples of the last two... I still don't know if all those errors mean anything I need to know about...

and this...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] fooster091:
SafeStrap Firmware + Kernel BusyBox

Hello,

im at busybox step,

i installed busybox,

i click install. but i dont know where i need to go to upload the 2 files Kernel+Firmware ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rafe83:
Just want to give a big thanks to everyone who worked so hard on this. Confirmed root working on OG5. Im just unsure now of how to flash the stock 5.0 lollipop Rom. I used strapsafe to try and install it but it keeps going back to the android recovery system.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] halo2011.c:
Thanks alot!

Hey i was wondering if i can flash a ni2 kernal and ni2 firmware though safestrap to downgrade reinstall safestrap and keep the 4.4 kitkat os. Is this possible?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Check out my thread over in the Q&A forum
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] halo2011.c:
Working Lolipop to Kitkat Downgrade!

After you root using the method above it is possible to downgrade, What i did is that i rooted my S5 then i installed an app called NI2 Flasher (This flashes the NI2 kernal) After i downloaded a NI2 Rooted stock rom. I transfered it on to the s5. After i started the ni2 flasher app clicked on the button called "Flash" Then "Reboot to safe strap" I then made a back up to a external sd (Optional) Then i flashed the stock rooted rom ( Link for all files used below excluding the NI2 Flasher can be found with a simple google search.) Rebooted and voula i have now a NI2 Stock rooted s5! Thanks for your post cause without your root this would be impossible!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] devtherev:
Help

i cant get the debugging dialog to come up
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] halo2011.c:
Im sure this will fix your problem

The way to fix it is that you have to open the folder G900V_TEAM_ROOT And Shift+Right click on an empty space in the folder and click the option Start a command prompt here and once it has loaded up type "ADB Devices" without the quote marks and on your device you should get a prompt click always allow. If not showing up go to settings-Developer Options-Revoke USB Debugging authorizations and retry the steps above
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
If you followed direction from the OP you dont need NI2 flasher my safestrap lollipop does the same thing. I have deatiled instructions and everything you need HERE
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Your not using the Root_OG5_V6 are you? Or were those screen shots from earlier post?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LivinOne:
Everything I used was from what you posted on this thread. My outputs were from using the BAT file in your first post
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] werdna3232:
First off, I can't thank you enough for posting this and helping everyone out.

Second, my brother followed all steps, got root on OG5-->OG5 and safestrap setup and went to the play store but recieved err. code 492 every time he installed an app. This means nothing can be installed from the play store...thoughts?

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
This is why its important once your rooted to install a custom rom to make sure all of that kingroot stuff is gone from the phone Im sure thats your problem
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Well make sure you have Root_OG5_V6 and then check out the OP I added some new steps just now. The most success is coming from a clean factory tar install with no user data on the rom So check out the OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Bren123:
Thanks It Worked Great Job!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] xWAKESx:
first time

I'm going to give this a try now. Haven't rooted this phone before. Verizon SM-G900V. Android 5.0 - Do I need a custom ROM to install with this root? Any suggestions?

Which version of odin do i use? Can't find Galaxy S5 under the versions?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] halo2011.c:
No this will install with the latest official Samsung firmware up to bok3 I think
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pahick:
Thanks jrkruse! Works great.

If I can ask, which version of xposed framework are you all using?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Read the OP again.. It's very simple, just follow instructions...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
i thought so too... i read a few times and im not a noob... just new to this particular phone... after the first root bat my phone goes into dl mode... what does the 2nd root do.... how can i manually do it if its not working.... king says i have no root
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Sorry. Rooting is not for you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
not true i've rooted plenty of phones , plenty of times... its not working when I try.... I guess your not really here to help
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
13. Use Odin_3.10.0 located in the Root_OG5_V(#) Folder and install 01_G900V_NI2_Kernel.tar. Your phone will reboot and get stuck on the Samsung screen, this is ok!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
ok i did that earlier today and when i got stuck i thought it was a bootloop since thats what happens on other phones...

I then odin-ed back the ok3 kernel from the folder provided in the op and basically after it booted i left the process alone

---------- Post added at 02:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:09 AM ----------

i guess all i need to know is .... what to do after i get stuck on samsung galaxy screen....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
I don't know why I'm helping you...

Wait for root.Bat to detect your phone & finish the rooting & tell you to flash back the new kernel.

If it didn't detect your phone. Close the bat & run root2.bat

I'm sure you installed the Samsung drivers....:laugh:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] atangram:
I just want to thank jkruse and everyone else here for this process! I rooted my vz S5 successfully and loaded the deodexed stock rom and it went perfectly. Everything works exactly as it did, but now I have root and I am able to do so much more than before! For those having issues, please take the time to read, read, read and then read again. I read and re-read

all

the posts in this whole thread (all 170+ pages, some posts many times) and I learned so much. I have previously rooted and flashed other phones so I am not a total noob, but every phone has its quirks and issues. It is scary, it is detailed, and it requires patience and most of all, you must read. Add me to the list of success stories! I'll be donating to the fire fund soon as I post this. Thanks again!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
root2.bat wont recognize my phone in dL/ bootloader mode

---------- Post added at 07:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:53 PM ----------

i believe i got somewhat through.... i get an error after root2.bat it says error: no devices found

and then it says press any key to continue.... once i press enter the bat closes
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
The phone has to be stuck on Samsung logo. Not in download mode.

You are not following instructions.

This is the last time I'm attempting to help you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
be patient with me... i understand that it has to be stuck on samsung logo.... all i need is to know what to do from there... i just need help to root the phone and get king root app to verify that its there because every time it says its not rooted so therefore I cant continue the other steps
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
I'm rooted everything got set up... I re installed drivers and use an amazon 3.0 data cable.... from there it detected the phone and kept the process going
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Enjoy
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
thanks can i go straight to pb1? also before i do that can anyone direct me to the buildprop so I can edit my apn files

I've done this before when i use to port sprint phones to work on boostmobile.... its been awhile
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
.... build.prop is always the same spot /system
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
Unlock your bootloader if you can :P I doubt it, i've noticed those having PIT file issues are also 11 owners, not 15's
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warnel33008:
Im rooted as stated before... i guess i can just flash VZW_PB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip now? No special instruction regarding bootloaders? I checked that I cannot unlock mine because I have 11 not 15
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] filter4ever:
SH-G900V Root BOG5 on T-Mobile

OK, I just replaced the screen on a broken SH-G900V, which I am using on SIMple Mobile (T-Mobile Based Network). It is CURRENTLY WORKING on T-Mobile Network, I can get mobile HSPA+ (but not LTE), and I'm going to root it before I leave it on WiFi or get mobile Internet. I better check with you guys first, as I am a noob at Verizon phones. First, is there anyway to get LTE to work (by flashing a new radio, etc)? Or is Verizon's LTE just simply a different hardware? Here are my details (I think i'm on BOG5).

SH-G900V Loli 5.0

Baseband G900VVRU2BOG5,

Kernel 3.4.0 dpi@SWHD#1

Build Number LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5

SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-G900V_5.0_0011 (7/31/2015)

Hardware version: G900V.05

Security software version: MDF v1.1 Release 4

VPN v1.4 Release 4.1

KNOX version KNOX 2.3, Standard SDK 5.3.0, Premium SDK 2.3.0, Customization SDK 2.0.0, Container 2.3.0, C EP 2.0.1, Enterprise Billing 1.0.0, SE for Android 2.2.1, SSO 2.1.1, TIMA 3.0, VPN 2.2.0

Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1

Sorry if there's too much information, but since I'm a n00b at CDMA phones, I want to make sure that I don't gotta go and rip the damn thing apart and JTAG it. Let me know if there's anything I should be concerned about, or which root method to use. Also, if it helps, Verizon says it is unlocked, manufactured 8/2015 and has been offline since 10/2015

Also, is there a custom ROM/baseband that I can flash to get 4G-LTE to work with T-Mobile? If it's hardware I understand, guess I'll have to use HSPA+, what's this "Tethering Fix"? Does it allow me to tether my phone regardless if SIMple allows tethering? SIMple is cheaper but I love T-Mobile have been with them for 15 years (if a carrier respects the "Laws of Chickasaw County" and gives me the unlock code - I will stay with them. If not, I will crack it and switch, LoL, because "I can choose to do - with MY PROPERTY - whatever I so desire") lol. No offense intended, I'm talking electronics here.

Thanks a bunch in advance: :cowboy: Heisenberg