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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Well your above statement that I responded to you never mentioned anything about downgrading to 4.4.4 and by the way you can only root 4.4.2 NCG kernel not 4.4.4 I highlighted in Bold letters what you said an it is not accurate at all you can reach safetrap if your phone will not boot, so you were wrong about that. Why is it 100% useless? I have flashed thousands of things with it on lollipop and it works just fine. If you just recently rooted your phone then you never had the ability to downgrade anyways, so what does that have to do with safestrap. If your phone is acting weird , have you installed a custom rom as per my directions or are you trying to use the rom you just rooted? It probably will act weird because knox is still installed king root files are still left over. You can Use FlashFire you know. But the first time that screws up while flashing a rom I will bet you will be on here asking what do I do. So why dont you whip us up a custom recovery since nothing is to your liking! Oh and maybe unlock that bootloader while your at it. We all agree safestap isnt perfect but its one of only 2 tools we have too use

Edit: I just want to say to [MENTION=5823877]tonycstech[/MENTION] I didnt mean to single you out alot of people complain about safestrap. I have put hundreds of hours ,and so have many other talented people, on this phone to get things were they are so when I see someone slamming something that wouldnt be here with out people like me I take offense. I mean we use to have to use odin to flash the kernel each time we wanted to use safestrap so if you think its a pain now you should have been here then. There was no flashfire either SS was all we had. So just enjoy root! And have fun with what we have! Once you use them a few weeks it will become second nature to you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
Look at my above rant and you will see why you need to install a custom rom
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SaHiLzZ:
lol. OK, thanks. So more for the sake of 'cleaning' things up with how kingroot/knox functions.

Glad to know the difference in approach. Hypothetically.. this should work on S5 ATT/Note4 ATT/ Note4 Verizon? Following the same train of thought as your work here?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
The rom I posted in the OP is 99% Stock except for being rooted with busybox and having knox removed and a few other things like ability to write to sd card Wifi Tethering fixed,etc

The note 4 probably not because security in the kernel prevents the system from being mounted as RW which is necessary to do anything with root. The S5 Att possibly this would work for them also if they are still able to flash back to older kernels
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rauleeros:
Same! and after my third trial it worked!

Things I did wrong and made me start all over again:

1- you DO need the confirmation of the RSA key (or whatever the name is) when you apply the USB Debugging... it is NOT enough with the screen that asks you to confirm if you are starting the USB Debugging, you also need another one that says if you DO allow the computer that it is connected to. I had to use the program as he said (those steps) to make it recognize my phone and so on.

2- Once you are in the root .bat, if it doesn't work to you, like it happened to a lot of people, just keep trying. I tried for like 3 or 4 times and then it just worked. Idk how. After a couple of minutes it just said Rooted and no errors shown.

Now I am in the process of "Android is upgrading..." after flashing on SafeStrap the DEODEXED .zip and also the kernel from the suggested folder (last step) so the system can start.

Hopefully it will work!!

Thanks a bunch [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] you are the best, seriously!!!! I almost sold my phone because I hate a phone with no root, no modifications, no nothing.... you just made my weekend bro :highfive:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
If your on android is upgrading you didnt do a full wipe so I would In stall custom rom again with a full wipe. Wipe Data Wipe Cache Wipe System. Your going to have problems if you dont
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rauleeros:
Hi, yeah I forgot to mention this. What I did extra, which wasn't written in the steps, was to wipe cache/dalvik just in case.

Also, this is 100% recommended if you don't want any of the stuff Samsung/Verizon tries to put into your phone:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/batch-file-lollipop-bloatware-removal-t3117636

Thanks again, is WORKING perfectly! I'll try to do a backup tomorrow on FlashFire and then install Xposed and be a happy Android again! :o
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Rom , root , safe strap, reboot , install xpose app like regular app , then flash via ss or ff xpose framework . I questioned your xposed version ... try this .................................................: and on exit don't forget the kernel....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SanePsycho:
OK so let me get this straight, I follow everything to get root, then I flash the rom (do i use odin?), install safestrap then reboot, install xpose app, then install the xpose framework you posted through safestrap.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bdub22rhp:
Stuck

Ran through the Phone Prep with no issues. Started root.bat and apps installed with no issue. Phone rebooted to screen that says downloading, but nothing is happening. Bat screen is sitting at "Waiting for phone to reconnect ..." Been here for about 10 minutes. It says to be patient, but how patient? Has it been long enough to say its not working?

Also how do i tell if my phone is BOD5, etc

Have an old Verizon S5 that I am trying this on, not activated, no sim card. It's at Android 5.0.

Thanks,

B
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Yes Odin the stock rom pb1 , follow how to root pb1 , install busy box , buy super super me = now you got root . Now install safe strap , update and install recovery ( grant the su ).now install xposed installer app. Then ss and install framework and reboot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Pull the battery and move to next step . After phone reboot look under about phone and see your baseband ( if is bod5 )
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bdub22rhp:
Baseband vrsion says G900VVRU2BPB1 so not sure what version that is.

Started from beginning again and prep went fine, hung on waiting for phone to reconnect on root.bat so did what you said in first post with root.bat and it sits at waiting for phone to connect too. I am assuming from your last post where you said continue with next step you meant root2.bat?

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I got it. Just had to search for kingroot

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Nevermind. Kingroot failed. does it have to do anything with my Band version G900VVRU2BPB1? This is my first root.....fyi
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Glad you got it ! All the answers are here just have to search for it :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] edkiller:
I have the same problem, I ve tried a lot but it does not work. I have sm-g900v verizon.

Can you help me :C
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
No the baseband is good . Probably need to buy supersu me , on my case never worked with out su .

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Then use odin and flash NI2 kernel file !
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bdub22rhp:
I give up. Can't figure it out. Using odin to install back to clean where setup wizard runs again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Try tomorrow again , dont give up ! is very easy , just do more reading before do it ! You can root in 1 minute !
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bdub22rhp:
When is the phone actually rooted? I havent gotten either of the batch files to complete yet. Followed directions on first post and both get stuck with waiting for phone to reconnect. So basically root.bat installs the apps, then reboots my phone, and then phone just sits there at the downloading screen. This is the screen I access with Vol dwn + home + pwr. I can load the phone prep from that screen with no issues and odin shows it connected at that screen too, so what happens if it never reconnects? I opened the root bat files and both flash OK3_kernel eventually, but not familiar with all the adb commands. So when can i actually try to run kingroot? From what I can tell it does the rooting and then supersu me takes kingroot off. I have paid for and downloaded it and it just gets stuck on processing during step 1.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
When is stuck on step 1( using the buttons ) , need to Odin nIk kernel file ( look for in computer files you downloaded ) .and wait to finished the process.( you will see 3 files installing ). Your phone is root when su start asking for granted .
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GenZong:
looks like everyone is having Xposed problems >, < It keeps bootlooping me. Does it matter if the phone is Unlocked?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bdub22rhp:
only kernel file that resembles that naming nomenclature is NK2_kernel.tar inside the OK3_ROOT folder that was unzipped. Dont see a NLK kernel file. So flashed that and stuck as Samsung screen. Found string somewhere in the 200+ pages here that said flash VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 so did and phone booted. Tried Kingroot again and it failed. Tried SuperSU Me again and it's stuck on processing, please wait on it's first step. Dont know what else to do.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zounduser:
I'm going to attempt this when I get off Work. I already have Odin and everything. Should be pretty simple. Thanks for this OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Yes nk2 ,sorry about that is cellphone misspelled. ..OK .. after flash pb1 kernel and reboot did you see the buisy box and installed updated ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bdub22rhp:
I'm rooted Hallelujah! One last question for the Knox remover that we are instructed to install. I downloaded the zip and unzipped it on my PC. Now what? Not real sure how to install on my phone?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Justflash that thru the safe strap and before exit flash pb1 kernel.( put the zip file on SD card or internal storage. )
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] randolphea:
After a day of working on this, I finally got it to work with a combination of reading and trial and error.

You absolutely need to focus on the instructions, and what you are doing.

1. Install the OK3_ROOT folder in the ROOT directory of your computer. This means the C: directory. If you run it from the download directory, it is going to ask for administrator permissions when you run the batch files.

2. Install the BPB1 kernel according to the directions:

-Go to settings>developer options

-Uncheck "Verify apps via USB"

-Check "USB Debugging" and connect the cable to your computer.

-After the computer recognizes the phone, the phone will prompt you for permissions for the computer. Check the "Always authorize this computer" box.

-Boot the phone into download mode, launch ODIN, and install the BPB1 kernel.

3. Once the phone reboots, make sure it is still connected. (Open a WINDOWS explorer window and make sure the phone appears there)

4. Run the root.bat file. The phone will boot into download mode again once it installs the APKs.

5. You will now need to launch ODIN if it is not already, and install the NK2 kernel file.

6. AS SOON AS THE PHONE IS DONE AND STARTS TO REBOOT, DISCONNECT THE CABLE.

7. RECONNECT THE CABLE

8. The batch file should complete. Do not close the window. Do not pass go. BE PATIENT.

9. If it does not work, follow the instructions for the ROOT2 batch file.

My biggest problem was the folder not being installed in the root directory of the computer. I am using Windows 10, but I would assume this would be the case in Windows 7 and 8 as well---since those have the same Administrator requirements.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SanePsycho:
OK so here is the process I am doing

1) Flash stock BPB1

2) Use root.bat

3) Flash NK2 kernel

4) Flash VZW_OK3_kernel_only

5) Open King root, try it and exit.

6) Install SuperSU Me-pro and remove Kingroot

7) Install safe strap, ss recovery, xposed installer, busy box (not in that order)

8) Reboot to ss recovery, and flash xposed zip you provided

Up to there I'm good, but I don't know what flash to be able to reboot normal. Because if I try and reboot I see what's on the attached picture. If I choose recovery, it goes back to safestrap, if I choose continue, it seems like it's restarting, but stays on black screen.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] laydog:
if i root my lollipop then upgrade to MM can i retain root? is there currently a known root method for MM?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
There isn't a root for MM. While on rooted LP, you need to unlock your bootloader then here is how to update to MM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3149784
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] hany03:
Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Boney001\:
Odin stuck when flashing NK2_kernel

Yes I've tried looking for people with the same problem as me, but there are over a hundred replies, I'm not going to go through each individual one.

Here is the phone I'm trying to root: G900VVRU2BOG5 running kernel 3.4.0 (dont know if that matters)

So, I have followed the steps word for word. I have USB debugging on, Verify apps off, I've downloaded latest drivers. I ran root.bat and it downloaded the apps. Now it reboots into the download screen and launches odin. in the AP area (only one that is useable), and I select NK2_kernal.tar. It loads it. Here is what it tells me in the messages:

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> boot.img

Then it just stays at boot.img. I've left it there for 20 min + and it doesnt do anything. Is there some step I'm missing? Is there a specific kernel or something for OG5 that I happened to miss? Because in all honesty I read the whole post and it was hard to follow. I caught on that PB1 users have to go through a slightly separate process, but I cant tell if that is the case for OG5 phones. Help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zounduser:
I'm pretty sure it worked for me. ......however I'm getting a error in playstore. I can't download or update Any apps? Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Oh you good . The pictures shows you got safe strap installed. Just click on left ( recovery) and you are on safe strap then install pb1 kernel, after installing just reboot from same screen.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zounduser:
Frustrating. Here's the code error I keep getting.........View attachment 3819430
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SanePsycho:
But which PB1 kernel? There is one in the OK3_Root folder, is that the one I'm supposed to flash?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
If you are on pb1 firmware you flash pb1 kernel on exit, if you are on ok3 you flash ok3 kernel ......you are on pb1 probably. ......https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911970806
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
They are probably the same file in different places, so it doesn't matter which one you Odin as long as it says: VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
What if I am on the latest version which is marshmallow? How can I root?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
In the OP it tells you to Odin stock PB1 and reroot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
Yeah, but I couldn't understand it, you mind guiding me? I already have odin installed.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
All the instructions and files are there in the OP. I just did it this morning. Just ensure you follow each step.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ldeveraux:
no, stop wasting everyone's time in this thread because you're too lazy to read and figure it out. There are guides to follow, if you need help along the way, people will help. But no one sensible is holding your hand through it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
Ok followed steps and right after I flashed Nk2 kernel it got stuck on the samsung logo screen.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Good. Did the root.bat window say you were rooted? If so, reboot into recovery, flash the pb1 tar file and continue with the instructions.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
It installed everything, it opened up odin and then I installed NK2 and then it got stuck on samsung logo and the root.bat just says waiting to reconnect even when I put it in bootloader
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kamalezyenu:
Support
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
[MENTION=7605549]Amazing123[/MENTION], If you didn't get the SUCCESS message, you need to run the root2.bat. If you did get the SUCCESS message, you need to Odin the pb1 tar file.

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When I click on the LP SafeStrap icon, it opens, I click on Install/Update Recovery...twice, as per the instructions...and it doesn't work. Any recommendations?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
See I knew that guy didn't give proper instructions... I am on marshmallow.. I did root.bat it installed stuff like busybox etc. then it opened odin I flashed NK2 kernel stuck on samsung logo, root2.bat also said waiting to reconnect then I did I what you said what was flash the pb1 tar and still stuck on the logo screen
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
In the OP it tells you, as I also said, you need to flash the full VZW stock PB1 file first.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
ok so what do I do now since it is stuck on the logo? Btw, I appreciate your help man
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Yes. Pull battery and reboot to download first, of course.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
oh okay
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Odin the full vzw pb1 file
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
ok, do I have to reapeat the steps again???

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wait... now this time it is stuck on the verizon logo.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
What worked for me was to print the OP out and then go step by step. Read where it says, if you are not on PB1...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SanePsycho:
After installing NK2 you need to unplug cable, take off battery, put battery and cable back in, go into bootloader and flash OK3 Kernel.

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This worked beautifully, thanks again for your help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
Yeah, I installed the full pb1 now, but it got stuck on the verizon logo..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Patience. It will boot. Then continue with the instructions
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
still on verizon logo :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Wait at least 20 minutes then pull battery and restart.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
ok, but I don't get what is wrong flashed pb1 and then the pb1 kernel just now and still stuck on verizon logo.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
You're not reading the instructions. No where does it say to flash both the full vzw PB1 and the PB1 kernel. You'll never get rooted by doing things like that.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
the guy just said to on earlier reply, neither of them worked, I flashed nk2 stuck on samsung logo... flashed pb1 kernel stuck on verizon logo...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Once again, if you are on MM, you need to Odin the full VZW stock ROM found in the OP, then root.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
I did that and stuck on samsung logo still , the stock rom wasnt found on the post but I already had one downloaded which is called "G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
That's the one. I think you may be in over your head. I recommend you Odin that full PB1 file and just go with that. You will get the OTA for MM and can then upgrade to non rooted MM.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
I know that is the one... I am saying I already been have thatdownloaded from before.. Like a couple weeks ago.

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even if I flash to the stock pb1 firmware it just gets stuck on the samsung screen now :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
Try going into recovery and wiping cache
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Glad you didn't give up :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
Ok now it works, but now it is kingroot that is having problems. Its say root unavailable.. etc. I rebooted but still no root??
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Did you got super Su me ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Amazing123:
No, you mean super su? everytime I click try it for KingRoot, it doesn't work/root..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] laydog:
Anyone ever tried this on our variant? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jTs_znqGPE

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Also, any opinions on this method?... http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon.html?m=1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
That video has NO USE HERE!!!!

The link is useless. Factory we have locked bootloaders, it won't take twrp
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zounduser:
I need the OG5 stock kernel as a TAR please. I'm stuck, and frustrated! I tried flashing the back to stock firmware through Odin but it fails. Please someone share that OG5 kernel TAR. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
Flash the PB1 Full Ship tar
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ThumbDriveCorps:
Replacing Kernel NK2 with BPB1

.

Successful ROOT on my S5 from Verizon.

My question is: Can I replace the NK2_kernel.tar used for rooting with the

VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar kernel that is also listed in the folder and still retain root on my S5..?

https://app.box.com/s/xmgs5tyj3s4v662xaj8y13z7ymt1rnlt

Just use the KingRoot that is included with the install/flashing from OP.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
If course. Your phone will be stuck in Samsung logo if you stay on nk2

Part of the process is flashing back the normal kernel
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
NO

the NK2 Kernel is REQUIRED for the root process. only after you finish the root script do you reflash the kernel.

Please remove your link to supersu-me as that is a paid app and is considered warez
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ThumbDriveCorps:
Yeah I soft bricked my phone by flashing the BPB1 kernel after rooting and setting my phone back up with my apps. So I am still running the NK2 kernel.

As for the Super-SUme app. I did BUY it...

However, the new version would just freeze on me, so I found one that worked... I'm not sharing "warez" as you stated... I'm technically sharing a PAID FOR APP with all my friends... I'm NOT selling nor profiting from it.

If a MOD wants to remove the link for something I paid for and share with friends, then they surely have that right... I however will leave my paid for app sharing link where it sits.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
it doesn't work like that. when you paid for the app you did NOT pay for distribution rights as well
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ibrubeer:
That is a crazy philosophy! Yes, YOU paid for it, but your friends did NOT! You have to actually pay for that app to use it. You can't pay once and then let your 10 friends use it for free. That is cheating...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] hany03:
I'm stuck on step 5.

How do I install Safestrap?

I've copied the zip file to my external SD. Went into recovery and tried to install the zip but it gives me an error message.

Edit 1: Ok I downloaded the Safestrap APK for the Verizon S5 and installed it. Followed the steps but the phone is not rebooting into the safestrap recovery. If I manually load it into recover it loads the normal recovery.