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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] KamariaK:
My phone is stuck on the Samsung screen after trying both root and root2, which are stuck at:

Waiting for the phone to be reconnect ...

uname

linux_ver

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off_set

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KRSLOG: prepare done.

system part @ /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system

KRSLOG: /data/local/tmp

KRSLOG: [+] This device: Verizon samsung SM-G900V Linux version 3.4.0-2525521 (d

pi@SWDD5816) (gcc version 4.7 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Sun Sep 14 18:04:11 KST 201

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What can I do from here? I believe i've already flashed NK2_kernel.tar, no idea if it's worked?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
it takes about 3-9 minutes at that screen, it should continue, if not, try my instructions i listed earlier with the power button cable dance
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] KamariaK:
I just had to try it again and it worked.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
Epic
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
I have tried this method AT LEAST 5 TIMES. Have not been able to get past root.bat. Phone does not get recognized in bootloader mode for root2.bat. There are also errors in the instructions. Specifically, how to go to bootloader mode. You use "Vol+Home+Power, for ALL modes. If you are a noob, this will f you up. Not sure why it fails. Consistently.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Quoting entire OP automatically puts you in a bad spot here :)

Root2.bat is not supposed to recognize your phone in bootloader mode.

Pls take the time to read & Google
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
First of all if you read, you'd realize you are supposed to flash NK2 and then it continues, that's why Odin opens

Second home+power+volume down is download mode, home+power+volume up is recovery...

Sooo...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Aurrin:
I'm on BOG5, and I'd like to make a full backup before I attempt this in case it all goes pear-shaped. Can I do this without having root first? ( Seems like a catch-22 if not. :( ) Failing that, can I root without installing PB1 (in the prepare your phone section) which wipes the phone? I think I have to have root to use FlashFire and be in process of rooting to use SafeStrap, but I may be mistaken about that. After I get those, I plan to root and then unlock, then hopefully get to Cyanogenmod 13. ( I've already verified that my CID starts with 15, so I can break it out! :D ) Thanks in advance! :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
My bad. Noob to forum. Still trying to figure it out.

I honestly thought I did read it carefully. It says to reboot to bootloader mode, (with incorrect instructions on how to do so),

if root.bat doesn't work. I DID take the time to read. Please point out where I am wrong on this. Sincerely. :D

---------- Post added at 10:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:08 PM ----------

I was under the impression that the root.bat file did all the necessary work. If I am supposed to install the NK2 kernal, I

obviously missed that part. I started at PB1, just as instructed.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
The instructions to boot to download are correct
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
I finally figured it out. Thank You all for the help. I did not realize I had to do things to get the .bat file to finish.

I am used to them just running, and done. If this were noted in the instructions, it might be helpful. At least for idiots like me.

To whom it may concern: Read the .bat file window CAREFULLY. As it runs, you need to insert files into odin when it hangs...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Awesome
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] borgey420:
I have been away from Android for so long (about 4 years because work made me use an iPhone). I just had to activate my s5 I had laying around and need root access at the very least but would love anything more if possible with the bootloader. I am on build BPB1. Can I do anything with this build or am I just out of luck? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I just can't mess up my only backup device that's why I am trying to double check with more knowledgeable people on this device. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ldeveraux:
Read the thread title, follow the guide in the first post.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kowabunga_dude:
I'm pretty new to this and need a little help. I have gotten everything done up to the point where I am supposed to install Knox_Removal_SU.... When I place the zipped folder in my sd card it doesn't show up in safe strap. If I unzip and then add the folder to the sd it appears in safestrap, at this point the only zip that I can instal is called supersu.zip and is burried in the Knox_Removal folder, should I install that zip? If not, how do I a make it so that the Knox_Removal zipped folder appears in my sd when I am in safestrap trying to install? Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] noahtampabay:
I got to this part.

If the root process hangs close root.bat. unplug phone pull battery and reboot phone to recovery (VolUp+Pwr+Home). In recovery wipe cache only and reboot to bootloader. If phone reboots back to recovery instead of bootloader pull battery and manually reboot to bootloader (VolDwn+Pwr+Home). Now plug phone back in and open root2.bat. This will skip the install of apps and the flashing of the nk2 kernel since this has already been done, and the root2.bat will proceed directly to installing root.

I ran root.bat and it had me bring up odin, i added file in oden just like it said, but once it rebooted it got suck on samsung sscreen.

So I turned off phone and did the rocker up / home / power and wiped cache and rebooted into bootloader.

But when i run root2.bat it says "waiting for phone to reconnect" and It just sits there.

I do hear the computer make the sound that the phone is connected but still nothing goes on, and I tried to do it again and still just sits there?

What should I do next?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ldeveraux:
I don't think the sound is enough, you could try to connect it manually. Our at the least "adb devices" to see if it's actually connected.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] noahtampabay:
I turned on phone and its on the custom android splash screen , i run bat2 and attached is where it seems to be stuck at, does this take a while? At least this time it is not stuck at "Waiting for phone" but now I dont know what to do.

Update: I just rebooted phone, opened bat 2 ran it again, and it went thur.

At some point , people need to know you have to flash the "verizon only" boot loader, then your back in business.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ethicon:
I'm on BPB1, what step do I skip to, or did I read this wrong? :confused:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
From what I can tell, it is done. Is Kingroot installed? Did you run it?

You should be dealing with odin TWICE when running root.bat (NK2, then OK3 ). If that happens, you are done. Run Kingroot, etc.

The bat file thing confused me for a while. Once you run it, you should not have to do anything other then enter the proper kernels

when odin opens. If that doesn't work, I am of no further help to you. MAKE SURE WINDOWS SEES THE PHONE BEFORE YOU "press any key

to continue" in the root.bat window. Good luck!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ethicon:
I'm not quite that far. I'm trying to run the exe that I'm supposed to unzip?:confused:

Then is says if I'm not already on BPB1 to prepare my phone. I started on build BPB1 so does that mean I don't need to prepare my phone?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
Sounds like you are having the same problem as I was. You shouldn't have to disconnect or do anything with your phone just enter NK2, then OK3 into Odin. PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROOT.BAT WINDOW! In my opinion, the guide is a little vague on key details. I've explained this a couple of times, I'm done. :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] noahtampabay:
Yea I see thee 2 areas where the text should of been a little more elaborate, but with alot of other people posting in the same area, i read the fix. I just rebooted and put the verizon only OK3 on with odin, and then it booted back into the phone, then I ran kingroot, and then I was back on track, but its always concerning when your freshly trying to flash your active phone, but I gotta say the battery life now after taking out the verizon and samsung bloat ware is much better. Instead of loosing a percent every few mins, its now loosing a percent ever 10 mins. so thats good enough for all day use. Also free-ed up about 200 megs in the background for ram too. I'm loving it now'.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] noahtampabay:
I think what the person who wrote it meant, was to upgrade your phone to the firmware they were talking about.

So if you have the right firmware just go to the next step. As long as you have the OK3 your good to go.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] LuckyLizard:
I have already rooted my sm-g900v that is running on kk. If I update it to MM, is it going to lose root?

Enviado desde mi SM-G900V mediante Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] MortimerR:
I have a BPB1 G900V S5 running 5.0.

Today Verizon tried updating me to MM. I Forced Stop the "System Update" app in the application manager and hit "No Thanks" on the system update button in the settings.

I'm still going through and reading the thread to make sure I root correctly. Is there anything else I need to do to keep my device from downloading and installing the update until I can root it?

I was able to root my moto x without too many problems. Is rooting the S5 that much trouble?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Not so simple..

You will need to unlock the bootloader http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909/page1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] fubaya:
Hey all, dumb question. I rooted using the method in this thread and unlocked the bootloader and a on BPB1. I'm getting a persistent OTA notification for marshmallow that I can't get rid of and I'm wondering what would happen if I just accepted it and let the OTA happen?

I don't care if I lose root. I used to be into hacking my phone but this one is such a pain in the butt that I'm over it for this phone. I'll get a more friendly phone in the next few months. I only rooted so I could get around the sdcard restriction but Marshmallow supposedly fixes that and has other features I want. Will the OTA brick it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
If you don't care about root, just download and instalI the stock ROM PD1 or PF4 files from Sammobile and you are done.

I went from stock rooted PB1, unlocked bootloader to stock rooted PF4 (MM) with unlocked bootloader following these instructions.

The LAST step is to flash the ROM that failed in FF method. ROM version needs to match the BL version. (PB1=PB1, Ff4=PF4, etc.)

Good luck!

Directions To Update Or Downgrade Bootloaders

Download these files

PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

TWRP_Prepare.zip

SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit

In TWRP Flash TWRP_Prepare.zip

Reboot to Download Mode

In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit If you have a 32gb phone instead of 16gb phone skip this step

Click Start

When finished on reboot watch for Safestrap Splash Screen and enter Safestrap

Now goto Power Menu/Reboot Menu and reboot to Download Mode

Make sure in download mode the current binary is Official. If it is not reflash In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit

Click Start on reboot enter Safestrap reboot back to download mode and make sure binary status is Official

If Binary Status is Official Pull battery restart and enter SafeStrap

Flash: (Choose 1 Whatever One You Choose Is The Firmware And Bootloader Version You Will Be On)

SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

Phone will Power Off.

Pull Battery enter TWRP recovery, Wipe Data and System and Flash A Rom That matches Firmware For example PB1 would be a 5.0 rom PD1 Or PF4 would be 6.0.1 Rom

I had to downgrade TWRP to version 3.0.0. SD card was not recognized untill I did that.

Good luck!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Aurrin:
I asked earlier, but it seems to have gotten buried. I'm on BOG5 stock (non-root), is there any way I can backup my phone completely before I flash anything that will require a wipe?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
No
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ME30:
Okay so first of all I'm no where close to an expert. So after following the instructions I successfully rooted my phone. I then proceeded to installing the custom ROM jrkruse provided . At this point I didn't try to download any custom recovery. When I went into recovery and tried to install the ROM it didn't work. I then tried to install the PHIILZ custom recovery but the phone failed to install it (I'm guessing because I didn't unlock the bootloader?) So I tried to install TWRP custom recovery. When I clicked install it recommended to unlock the bootloader which I ignored. The phone rebooted and I recieved the massage: "startup failure your device didn't startup correctly use the veizon...." I then went to download mode and reflashed the BPB1 kernel in odin which worked and allowed the phone to reboot. So, learning from my mistake I decided it's time to tackle the bootloader and try to unlock it. I went to this thread http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909 on how to unlock the bootloader but the first step is to install the custom ROM. Only the problem now is that I'm stuck with the TWRP recovery that doesn't work. So how can I go back to the preinstalled recovery? or unlock the bootloader without the custom ROM could really use some help
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kotuamoalt:
Why would you ignore instructions? Makes it kind of hard to help you or feel sorry for you. Use Odin to flash back to PB1 stock ROM, and start from there. Follow ALL the instructions. In the appropriate guide.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] MortimerR:
First Samsung device. Trying to make sure I get everything down before rooting.

So I know that I have to make sure that the bootloaders are correct.

I see my Baseband version as BPB1, which means I *don't* have to follow the "prepare your phone" steps.

But how do I find out what bootloader I have? Is it the same?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
Just skip the prepare phone step
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ahmadmalik88:
I followed all steps to root and installed Safestrap recovery but get stuck on Samsung logo every time. Am I missing something?

EDIT: Flashed stock BP1 and then followed all steps, successfully unlocked bootloader! :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] equazcion:
I'm confused about this too. I took a look at kotuamoalt's reply to this, but his instructions appear to be for unlocked bootloaders, and like most people who used the method in the OP, I'm pretty sure my bootloader is still locked.

I realize getting Marshmallow right now means losing root for those who used this method... but assuming we're okay with that:

- If those who used this method allow the ordinary VZ OTA update to Marshmallow, will we brick our phones?

- If so, is there another way for us to get Marshmallow safely?

- Does anyone recommend waiting for some kind of "keeproot" method to surface for this scenario? Will we be hurting our chances for rooted Marshmallow if we sacrifice root for OTA Marshmallow now?

- Is there a way to disable these OTA notifications?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] fubaya:
Hmm, I could be wrong about my bootloader being unlocked. I don't really remember the steps I went through when I rooted but when I boot the phone, the little lock graphic is unlocked. I thought that meant unlocked but I've been out of the phone hacking for a while and this S5 is more confusing than any other phone I've rooted.

I found an app that more or less gets rid of the OTA notification. It's called "Notifications Off [Root]" by Giorgi Dalalishvili. Open it and uncheck "System Updates" then click the save button in the top of the app and the notification will go away a few seconds later. The "update now or schedule it for later" will pop up very occasionally but you can just hit the home button to close it. The notification will come back after reboot but just open Notifications Off and click save again and it will make it go away.

kotuamoalt's reply was good, but it's basically the same amount of work as updating to a rooted marshmallow and part of the problem is that I don't have time to do it. That's why I was just hoping to take the OTA and be done with it. Now that I've found how to turn off the notification, I'll wait a week or two until I can do a root update, if I don't just get a different phone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dave562:
Newb Mistake?

I downloaded the latest Samsung drivers and then followed the steps in this guide.

During the Odin process, the phone has been stuck on this screen for about 30 minutes.

(Crap. New user cannot post images. Screen says...

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SM-G900V

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official

SYSTEM STATUS: Official

REACTIVATION LOCK (KK): OFF

QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)

SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE

UDC START

Then there is a big green Android

Downloading...

Do not turn off target !!)

Odin is just sitting idle on the desktop.

Did I fcsk it up?

>>> Full Log File <<<

List of devices attached

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

[*] this will root your phone on ok3 kernerl using KingRoot.

[*] Goto Settings/About phone Click Build number 5 times to enable Developer Options

[*] make sure USB debugging is marked in Developer Options

[*] Make sure on the allow USB debugging dialog you Check Always allow this computer

[*] In Developer Options make sure Verify apps via USB is unchecked

[*] Make sure your device does not say unauthorized at the top of these instructions

[*] If your device says unauthorized Revoke USB debugging authorizations in Developer Options

and unplug your phone and replug in your phone

and then on the allow USB debugging dialog Check Always allow this computer

[*] Very Important!!!! Wait for device to show up in windows explorer before starting

Press any key to continue . . .

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Waiting for the phone to be connected ...

Installing Apps

7426 KB/s (9302274 bytes in 1.223s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/KROOT.apk

Success

8948 KB/s (2745636 bytes in 0.299s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/busybox.apk

Success

7944 KB/s (27799757 bytes in 3.417s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/Safestrap.apk

Success

[*] Now its time to flash NK2_kernel.tar In The AP slot using Odin.

[*] The Phone Will Reboot To Bootloader And Odin will Open".

[*] The Phone And Get Stuck On The Samsung Screen".

[*] Now Wait For The Phone To Reconnect

[*] If The Phone Never Reconnects Then May Have A Driver Problem

[*] Please be patint ...

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Waiting for the phone to be reconnect ...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
I guess you can't read the part that says time to flash NK2 in the ap slot using Odin?

---------- Post added at 12:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:43 AM ----------

Okay let me make this clear

Root on marshmallow is IMPOSSIBLE without a Unlocked bootloader. Googles new security method checks the system checksum, which as you can guess, is where normally we install root. So if you install root, the checksum breaks and your phone stops booting. The solution is an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom kernel to allow systemless root and modifications to system, and to flash a custom kernel we need the bootloader unlocked, otherwise it will fail a signature check upon boot and then will go from softbrick to stiff brick, not hard brick but it won't be booting at all. Not even sure if it gives a sign of life. Point is, you need to unlock your bootloader to root marshmallow on any carrier. Goodbye Verizon, its been nice, going to T-Mobile and joining the Un-Carrier movement. That or time to get a nexus device.

If you OTA to MM, it will be fine, but you will lose root. You currently can Odin back but who knows how long that will last, remember LP when it launched? We could Odin back for a little bit, not anymore

---------- Post added at 12:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:48 AM ----------

Your bootloader is not unlocked. The sign you see says custom meaning its modified and your warranty is gone. If your bootloader is unlocked, rebooting to download mode has a box that's says "MODE: Developer"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dave562:
Thank you for your reply. I did read that part. I thought that it was going to do it automatically.

I was able to install the NK2 kernel.

The phone is now stuck on

Android System Recovery <3e>

LRX21T.G900VRU2BPB1

I realize that I did not properly prepare my phone for root first.

Can I "wipe data/factory reset" from recovery and get it back to a point where I can get it ready for root by installing this (G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip)?

Is it too late?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] yossijoe:
You need to prepare your brain. Your phone is all good
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] GeTex:
It means you invented your own steps. You did not do it right, when it showed kslog, it needs to say kslog done, sounds like ur using a cheapusb, or a bad USB port, or some other special issue.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] MortimerR:
edit*

According to Root Checker I'm rooted....really wasn't that hard. Although the root.bat window closed after I flashed the NK2 Kernel, but odin reopened itself like it was supposed to, so I just flashed the BPB1 kernal and everything booted up normally. I hope that's not a bad thing.

For installing ROMs to remove bloat and improve performance, am I better off going with a non-bootloader ROM? I have a 15' eMMc, so I should be able to unlock the bootloader and theoretically, install whatever I want. But is that too risky? I also don't have an SD card yet (just got the phone monday) so I can't make any backups with safestrap.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sslove32:
I'll have to agree that I'm tired of GeTex's smart mouth. She seems to think that insults and demeaning behavior makes her look smarter. Not at all, it shows that she lacks the self control and wisdom to help others.

So, I'll give you my best as I messed up flashing a custom ROM last night, got help from an XDA member who didn't insult me and helped flash a great ROM that I'd highly recommend...stang5litre for s5.

Go to page 141 of this thread and see Alaneddy's post. He states that he went step by step and I followed them to the letter...rooted. I'm not as smart as most of these guys, I just run a 19 million dollar arm of a company.

But 2 things that put me over the top

1. Be sure to install the Samsung driver in this thread. I already had one installed and I could never get it work until I did

2. Don't use the usb3, I have a good one for my Kindle HDX (running Nexus 4 ASOP, btw)

With those pre-reqs I'm mind, start fresh...factory reset and go from there.

The part that tripped me up (even again last night) was after you flash the NK2 kernel, the phone can hang at the Samsung logo. If you'll look at the command box that the .bat file created, it says to unplug (cord from phone), pull battery, replace battery and then (at the same time) press pwr+vol dwn+ home. This will get you to the bootloader selection page and you press vol up to get to odin. There you'll flash your pb1_kernel only.tar.md5.

Once this is done, phone reboots, set up watch for the update...it might come automatically. Run kingroot. Get root checker on play store to check root status. I'd advise paying for the super sume pro to remove kingroot.

If you need any help, feel free to post here or pm me. Fiscal year just ended, so I've a little time a night now.