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[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] view9234:
Assuming Knox has been tripped and/or you don't care about Knox, here are the directions. (Most of what you had was correct):

1) Install Samsung drivers on PC (if you haven't before).

2) Download Odin install Odin on PC. (I’ll use Odin v.3.10.7, if that’s OK.)

3) On phone settings, go into “About Device” and tap “Build number” until it says “Developer Mode is enabled”.

4) On phone settings, go into “Developer options” and check-mark the “USB debugging” box.

5) Download to PC, twrp-3.0.2-0-klte.img.tar from link in OP. (You want the .tar file, NOT .img)

6) Download to phone's SD-card, BETA-SuperSU-v2.71.zip from link in OP.

7) Install OTA Sprint 6.0.1. (or you can use .TAR file and do it from Odin in step #13 before flashing TWRP. Personally, I used the OTA download to install)

8) Launch Odin on PC with phone disconnected.

9) With phone powered off, simultaneously press Volume-down, Home & then Power.

10) On phone, press Volume-up to enter download mode.

11) Connect phone to PC via USB. (If it’s the 1st time, Windows may download ADB & Gadget Serial Drivers.)

12) Odin’s “ID:COM” box should show something like “0:[COM#]” in blue highlight if communicating properly. If not, update drivers and/or try new USB port.

13) In Odin select “PDA” (or “AP”, if Odin >= 3.10.7) and surf to twrp-3.0.2-0-klte.img.tar.

14) In Odin make sure “Auto Reboot” is unchecked, but PDA (or AP) is check-marked. (No boxes should be checked in the OPTION menu on the left)

15) In Odin, hit “Start”. Odin will state when TWRP has completed installing. After install is complete, disconnect USB cable from phone and pull battery on phone because there is no way to power-down from download mode

16) Press Volume-up, Home, & Power simultaneously to power on & enter TWRP. (If for some reason, you didn't push the buttons correctly and the phone boots normally instead of into TWRP recovery mode, you may need to re-install TWRP, starting with steps #13).

17) Menu will clearly show you're in TWRP (if not, it didn't install correctly and you're in the phone's standard recovery mode. If this happens, re-install TWRP) Select “Install zip from SD-card” (or something similarly worded) and install BETA-SuperSU-v2.71.zip from the SD card.

18) Optional (but recommended if coming from a custom ROM): Wipe data & caches from in TWRP after installing root and before rebooting.

21) Reboot (phone will take a little while to boot). This is normal. All set!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] chippinganimal:
Hey guys, still away from home right now, but after some googling in my free time, i came accross this site which states it has a restore tar file for MM with the correct build number and everything, Here it is (its in persian but there is a dropdown in the top left to switch to english on the website).

http://a2phone.ir/index.php?file=/S...PCA_USA Sprint Android 6.0.1_Orginal Firmware
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
It wants you to sign up and said something about a purchase. I tried signing up with fake credentials but something wasn't matching according to them. I did use an actual email addy tho.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] chippinganimal:
Yup thats what ended up happening to me, also tried using one of those 10 minute emails but it keeps telling me to "use proper format" for the phone number. So its a scam. Disregard that then.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
I used my ex wife's email lol. Nice try tho. Is been said that it'll take up to may 29th for sprint to get all the updates out, so we may have to wait that long for sammobile to get it.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] chippinganimal:
I actually didnt think of that... But It seems everyone as gotten the update though, hmmm.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
You may be right about sprint, I'm just going by the websites. However my daughter is on verizon and hasn't received it, so i don't know. Hopefully soon because i want to run that rom! Lol.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
EDIT: Disregard the following post. I'm an idiot. After flashing TWRP, I was holding Volume-DOWN button, Home & Power, when I should have been holding Volume-UP, Home & Power. (I had tried holding Volume-up, Home & Power a few times but I wasn't holding the power button long enough.)

I am now rooted with TWRP. Thanks to View9234, whbisondtr, all the devs, and the OP!!!

I'm so happy to be on 6.0.1 and rooted!

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I followed the instructions below. (Thanks View9234!) But I can't make my stock Sprint 6.0.1 (VPU3CPCA) GS5 boot into TWRP.

When I install twrp-3.0.2-0-klte.img.tar, Odin says, "PASS!". I then pull the battery and try to restart in TWRP by simultaneously holding Volume-Down, Home, & Power, but the phone restarts in the stock recovery's warning screen, where it warns me about installing custom firmware. I hit "Volume-Up" and it goes into the stock "Downloading..." screen, where it shows.

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SM-G900P

CURRENT BINARY: Custom

SYSTEM STATUS: Custom

REACTIVATION LOCK: off

KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1 (2)

QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT:ENABLE (CSB)

RP SWREV:S1, T3, A1, A3, P1

SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE

UDC START

I've tried reinstalling twrp-3.0.2-0-klte.img.tar and twrp-3.0.1-0-klte.img.tar about 7 times each, but always with the same aforementioned result.

What am I doing wrong? Maybe something to do with the Odin option boxes?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
Are you unchecking the auto reboot box in odin? Also, stay with the twrp 3.0.1 as 3.0.2 won't see your sd card.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
I had Auto Reboot unchecked in Odin properly. But I foolishly was hitting the Volume-DOWN button instead of the Volume-UP button to launch TWRP. Thank you though!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
Big thanks to djxn40 for the OP!

After rooting my phone, I posted detailed instructions here:

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rooting a Stock Sprint Android 6.0.1 Galaxy S5.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] moiramd:
When I flash the SPRS5_update.zip i get a error: 7 and the installation abort. Can anyone help me how to solve this situation?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] zune70:
hopefully we get a full tar of the rom soon opensource samsung is showing this build now http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=sub&sub=F&searchValue=g900p
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] bng87:
I'm rooted with custom recovery after updating to 6.0.1 OTA. Got the hotspot working by dialing ##3282# in keypad>view>apn settings>apn2 lte internet>apn type. Leave "default,mms" and add ",dun", so it should read "default,mms,dun". Make sure to save in top right corner and reboot, that is it. It now works for me, hopefully i didnt do anything else to the phone to make the hotspot unknowingly work cause i've been fiddling with it all day. I didnt need to enter my MSL, not sure why not.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] moiramd:
How did you update with the custom recovery?, I get a error: 7 when I try to install the update, Which recovery are you using ?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] bng87:
twrp-3.0.2-0-klte.img

I came fresh from G900PVPU3BOK4_G900PSPT3BOK4_G900PVPU3BOK4_HOME.tar.md5 (I used Odin) and updated it to 6.0.1 and unlocked Hotspot! Now working great!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] moiramd:
I got everything right like you. I dont understand why I keep getting that ****ing error
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] bng87:
Make sure you wipe everything except internal sd card and external sd card. I had done it twice before flashing G900PVPU3BOK4_G900PSPT3BOK4_G900PVPU3BOK4_HOME.tar

And the G900PVPU3BOK4_G900PSPT3BOK4_G900PVPU3BOK4_HOME.tar I got is from Sammobile, not from here.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] moiramd:
Where can I get the stock recovery, I will try to install it as a update package
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] bng87:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/thm44z9fjqqm6vg/G900PVPU3BOK4_G900PSPT3BOK4_SPR_2.zip
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
Downgrade

Like others have mentioned here, I tried to downgrade to OK4, but when I do my phone gets stuck on the yellow sprint screen when it reboots. I waited over 20 minutes and figured that was enough yellow burn-in on my screen for one day. I then tried applying the PCA update from the update zip file, which seemed to work, but once the phone booted, it was throwing all kinds of errors and would never finish booting up. I also tried wiping cache just for kicks before and after flashing OK4 and applying the PCA update zip, but no change. I'm sure I can fix it once the PCA tar file becomes available (which is taking forever!!!). Anyone got any ideas or suggestions I haven't tried. I flashed OK4 with Odin 3.07 and 3.10, but both resulted in yellow sprint screen forever.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] dvtmg704:
Does mm have video calling in it

Bori
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] netsendjoe:
I'm also getting an error 7 while trying to use the update zip file. From my understanding this happens with phones that have already been rooted because the update is designed to check for modified files.

Now, I've gone back and tried to unroot the phone and that all works properly, but I still can't use OTA even after flashing the stock recovery for OK4 . Whatever KingRoot did to my phone seems to be something I can't fix.

So I am also looking for the stock recovery for CPCA that should be a 1.8gb md5 tar
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
PCA tar file

Is FINALLY up on sammobile:

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/70368/G900PVPU3CPCA_G900PSPT3CPCA_SPR/

Hopefully I can get my phone back up and running now.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] TheBritton:
Is the firmware up on Sammobile the same one that will be available via Kies?

I'm just curious if it will retain your apps and data like a Kies update does or will it wipe everything during installation?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
Check my last post right above your post - yes the file is up on sammobile. And flashing the firmware file from sammobile does not affect your user data. You will still have your original settings/apps/etc.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
What does "PCA" mean? I Googled it but can't find it.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] zune70:
It means the year, date, and day the build was released.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] malbert16442:
making rom now

here is tar http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/restore-mm-pca-stock-odin-flashable-t3366840
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] zune70:
Cant wait!! Thanks for your work on making your rom compatible with sprint
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] chippinganimal:
Yeah now the tar file will make it a lot easier to revert back to stock without having to downgrade to LP OK4 and hope OTA works to then update over to MM.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
No doubt! I had to do it the other way three times. Pita!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] nick29988:
Link 6.0.1 " drive.google.com/a/email.vccs.edu/file/d/0B1Ik5LhdXI3sbVdiUzhhU0ZJQmc/view"

---------- Post added at 10:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:03 PM ----------

i have rom full file (5 file), so i need 10 post, when i have 10 post, i will create thread up file full G900P 6.0.1

please wait me
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] netsendjoe:
Many thanks for the G900PVPU3CPCA Sprint rom.

I tried to flash this three times to my phone and it installs and goes through the whole app optimization routine, but after a while my phone just hangs on the Sprint logo and looks like its still doing something but I never get to the phone desktop. So what I did was tried wiping the system, cache, and dalvik-cache and reflashing, an hour later, the same result. I decided that there is probably something corrupted in the user data and wiped that before attempting to flash again but still had the same results. So I went and flashed over G900PVPU3OK4 and finally got somewhere.

Before any of this I was having an issue where I couldn't use OTA because of a bad rooting experience with KingRoot that caused the phone to see that something was modified, even though I didn't achieve root. It also caused the update zip to fail with an error 7 which seemed relevant.

Update:

After initializing the phone it began downloading the OTA. I'm hoping this process works. I want to reinstall all my apps onto my SDcard under Android 6.0 so that I have all that free internal system space and no longer feel constricted by the 16GB

The update installed and went through optimization as usual, and I got a bit further, but frustratingly, hundreds of apps were force terminating themselves including system software, upon reboot I'm still left stuck at the Sprint logo.

Update 2:

So I'm not even sure what I did at this point besides attempting to use the update zip as a last resort, having given up all hope. But I am now on Android 6.0.1 and I'll be sure to install TWRP and AutoRoot
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
When installing Xposed, should I use the v83.0-sdk23 or v83.0-alt-sdk23?

EDIT: I installed v83.0-sdk23, and it's working well on my Sprint Galaxy S5, with stock Android 6.0.1.

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Ahmad77888:
what are the improvements of MM comparing to LP?

is there any annoying bug in it?

does xposed framework work fine on it?

would it be possible to downgrade from MM back to LP one i update my phone?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Randy3011:
RTFOP....read the OP. Try google marshmallow and see what you get
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] view9234:
Is everyone else experiencing the VERY ANNOYING bug/setting where WiFi turns itself on every ~15 minutes for 5 seconds and then back off? Before you ask, yes, I checked all WiFi settings & 'Connect & Share' tabs too. I'd assume it's the Sprint Connections Optimizer, but that doesn't seem to exist for 6.0...
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] csmasn:
+1
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
Improvements are mostly under the hood, and include the power-saving doze feature. Here's an article about it. I personally used to experience a bug on 5.0, whereby my "Home" button usually became unresponsive when I connected my phone to my car's Bluetooth and I ran GPS (thereby requiring me to reboot). I no longer have that problem, and that alone made the update to 6.0.1 worthwhile for me.

On 3 of the 4 Sprint Galaxy S5s that my family has, every time that we connect to a PC via USB, a dialogue box appears that asks whether to allow or deny the MTP connection. Very frustrating. I can't figure out why only 3 of the 4 phones exhibit this irritating behavior. Otherwise, 6.0.1 has been fine.

Yes. Follow the link in the OP and flash xposed-v83.0-sdk23-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160423.zip (not the "alt" or the 64-bit version).

I don't think so but I'm not 100% sure.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] zune70:
You can downgrade back to ok4 lollipop if need by Odin I've done it back from mm because asop rom don't support mm as of yet.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] mnuttall87:
Does anyone have Viper4Android installed w/ the MM update?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Ahmad77888:
How did you do that? What are the instructions?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] zune70:
just odin back OK4 tar and thats it. flash back twrp after your done. im using version. 3.10.7 but if it doesnt work use version 3.0.9 put the tar in the AP section of odin that put the phone in download mode and plug it to the pc and than flash.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Waltg888:
I thought my phone had personal issues with the WiFi problem. Yes, I'm experiencing the exact same issues. To date, no one knows how to resolve the problem and I haven't heard of any pending fixes. It disrupts my online streaming while tethering. Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
It's anyone else's screen mirroring not working? It has the option but it always fails. I'm running stock rooted mm.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] mcluvin737:
I have had major issues with lollipop 5.0 stock latetly. Phone getting hot, very rapid battery drain, and serious lag. I went to do a factory data reset and noticed that I'm no longer rooted. I was going to root and flash a new rom and then saw that MM is out. Thinking about updating and checking it out. Wanted to know if anyone knows how to root it though before I get stuck for who knows how long.

For those who've updated, does MM fix the lag issues, battery issues? Should I just root and stay 5.0 for a while, or is there a root procedure for MM? Thanks!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] mcluvin737:
Answered my own question. Here's the link if anyone else needs it. http://androidromupdate.com/2016/04...ial-android-6-0-1-marshmallow-stock-firmware/

btw, MM fixed the lag issues. Working much better now.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
Android 6.0.1 works well. It fixed some bugs and has power-saving doze mode. It's snappy. I created a step-by-step rooting guide, which is a sticky in this sub-forum.

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/tutorial-step-step-instructions-how-to-t3363877
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Coucher:
I've done some searching and reading, and so far haven't found my answer. Permission to yell at me if it's already out there and I have just missed or overlooked it. I've been away from the custom stuff for a while because frankly I've been fairly happy with my S5. However, that said, I'm interested in updating to 6.0 MM.

I'm currently on 5.0, OD3, rooted, with TWRP recovery. OTA obviously doesn't work because of "custom" Device Status. I don't care about Knox

Is there any path for me to update to 6.0 without doing a wipe or losing anything? Maybe unroot, flash stock recovery, then do the OTA? I've also seen a few references that Smart Switch may accomplish what I'm wanting but no direct answer.

I have a ton of data and apps and would really prefer an upgrade path where I don't have to reinstall/restore/re-customize everything. (I know, being lazy/greedy)

So, thanks in advance for any answers, insight, or pointing me in the right direction.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] view9234:
You can certainly try that upgrade path (I was on rooted NE5, full wipe to OK4 and then did OTA upgrade to 6.0), however I'm pretty certain you'll run into bugs/errors/issues without a wipe. Honestly, if you REALLY don't want to wipe...I wouldn't recommend going to 6.0. Remember, your custom ROM made changes to your OS to debloat & streamline it...in my experience there's no good way to upgrade (especially from Lollipop to Marshmellow) without full wipe.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] alexclang:
I just needed confirmation on something. I'm currently running CM12.1 on a SM-G900P with firmware G900PVPU3BOK4. Does the update to CM 13.0 require a firmware update to G900PVPU3CPCA (the MM level of firmware from the stock Sprint download) or can I stay on G900PVPU3BOK4 with CM13.0?

Thanks!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] BillyBob3:
So personally, i would use TBU to backup all apps and data to SD card. Then go into the play store and remove anything from your my apps that you don't use anymore. Then put in another SD card, full wipe and fresh install of MM. Root your phone. Reinstall your desired apps from the play store, not TBU. Power down and put in your original SD card. Launch recovery and clear cache and dalvik then reboot. Once up, configure TBU to see your SD backup. Selectively restore data only to your critical apps. Don't touch any system OS stuff. Some user apps may be showing as system apps but only because they were preinstalled. Only restore what you absolutely need, then data only.

My 2c...
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
Flashed that xposed but it's not showing up in my apps
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] RazzMcTazz:
You have to install the Xposed app, as well as flashing the Xposed framework zip. It sounds like you flashed the framework but didn't install the app. I'm pretty sure that it doesn't matter which order you do those 2 things because I think I accidentally did it both ways on 2 different phones in my family.

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
Worked great, thanks!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] daniel3x:
New update avaliable 187.58 MB
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Waltg888:
Hopefully, I'm in line with your posting requirements, but today, May 23rd, I received a firmware update notification from Sprint. The new software version is: G900PVPU3CPE1 and the download consists of 187.58 MB.

My S5 is currently running G900PVPU3CPCA 6.0.1. Is anyone familiar with the CPE1 update? Would like to know more about it before downloading it. Thanks for your response.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] zune70:
So idk about this update if the lock the bootloader on this firmware. Wait before you upgrade because this update might not let you go back to lollipop idk yet will need someone to report this still.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
FWIW - I just did the PE1 OTA update and so far so good. It kept my previously edited APN settings, so I still have my hotspot. You still can't edit the APN settings though. Haven't noticed anything different in the UI yet. Don't know if bootloader is locked or not - haven't tried to flash anything. Will probably try tonight just for kicks...
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] chippinganimal:
Its bootloader locked? Hope that is a rumor
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] whbisondtr:
I didn't get the update.... Yet
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
I wonder if this is the beginning of a trend of releasing monthly security updates for this phone??? S6 just got a strikingly similar (nearly identical) update too - S6 Update. Frankly I'm impressed that they are still tweaking (and hopefully improving) the software for this phone.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
More info on PE1

From Sprint's site: https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/1045346#1045346. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) fix is interesting. Fitbit, Gear and other similar devices use it and apparently there were issues with it in Android 6.0. Again, I am thrilled and impressed that Samsung is still actively supporting this phone. I'm probably going to stay with this phone until it completely dies. It has everything I need and want - replaceable battery, micro SD slot, FREE (:good:) Hotspot, and for now anyway, it's still being supported by Samsung. I have no compelling reason to upgrade since neither the S6 or S7 have all of these things. Samsung could have very easily and justifiably abandoned this phone - it is over 2 years old now. I gotta give them props for still supporting it this well after 2 years.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] truwrxtacy:
does anyone know if the CF auto root will work on the new PE1?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] emanuelrv:
this morning my galaxy was update with g900pvpu3cpe1 with may security update plus wifi improvement
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Waltg888:
Is it possible for me to downgrade from MM 6.0 back to LL 5.1 so that I can change my APN settings to activate the Hotspot and then update back to MM 6.0 in hopes of retaining my Hotspot settings?
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] ThePatrikos:
Yes, just flash the LP tar with odin

There's already a thread on this...

http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/general/g900p-mm-downgrade-t3354873
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] Cooljb:
I was able to do this from PCA - the version prior to PE1. However when I reverted back to Lollipop (OK4) I had to do a factory reset to get it to work. Once I did that, I was able to edit the APN settings in Lollipop, then I actually did the update to PCA using KIES - which is essentially the same as using Odin and the tar file. I have not tried this now that I'm on PE1 though. My APN settings have not been overwritten by either update, PCA, or PE1, so I still have my hotspot. I wouldn't really want to try downgrading now until the tar file for PE1 is available. Hopefully someone else will be the guinea pig and try it before then.
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 General] csmasn:
Anyone on PE1, can you tell if WiFi stopped turning on by itself?

TIA