yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NerdyKowboy:
I left my S5 stock for almost 2 years. It was doing what I needed without issue. Didn't start rooting and modding until I felt like it was lagging and having issues. Then, of course, I wished I'd have done it sooner.

Regardless, so long as current device (S5) is hanging in there, I'm going to try to get the most out of it.

Again, thanks for all the hard work on the ROM. It's great.

I would like to know your thoughts on the 2 launchers provided in your ROM. Which you prefer and why, etc.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] suprdave3:
I'm really confused on how to properly install this ROM starting from a 4.4.4 / NK2 rooted stock image. I do not have any special recovery or anything installed. I've read that Safestrap doesn't work after you upgrade to lollipop, so I'm a bit confused by that.

Would you mind providing clear instructions with the necessary download links for everything?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
That's why JrKruse made a SS app for Lollipop for our VZW S5's. Since you're "unsure" if you have SS installed on your device, i suggest that you manually install it. Go to JrKrsue's SafeStrap for Lollipop thread that's in this forum (Android Development), READ, READ and READ some more then download the files you need. Once you've done that and have SS installed you can install any TW ROM that's in this Android Development section.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
any reason to go from OK3 to PB1?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
Anybody know how to enable the front speaker using Viper?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] musterion1973:
okay ..I have downloaded all the linked files. now..I have them. what am I to do? am I to copy and paste then in the phones storage? am I to unzip each one? am I to open a program to load these on the phone? I am not sure. how to go about this. could you please provide some info on how exactly one applies these files?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
....

Says RIGHT IN THE OP

SAFE STRAP OR FLASHFIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NerdyKowboy:
I am also fairly new to rooting and installing custom ROMS for the S5, so I feel your pain.

You need to have a phone that's rooted and running Safestrap

For more info on how to root in BPB1 and get safestrap installed, see this post: http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370

I believe it can also be done with FlashFire, but I have ZERO experience with that.

However, from safestrap, you can "Boot into recovery".

In recovery:

Recommended that you then, make a backup of current ROM just in case all goes to crap.

Still in recovery, do a factory wipe. It'll clear all the operating system stuff without blowing away your files, so long as you don't do an advanced wipe.

Then, (still in recovery), go to "Install" and load the list of Zip files that are instructed in the order that they are specified.

No need to unzip them, Safestrap knows what to do with zip files.

Hope this helps.

War Eagle,

NerdyKowboy
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
As I do this myself and from what JrKruse, and i believe CVertigo1, has said to go into Wipe/Advance and wipe data, cache and delvek cache and system. You won't go wrong doing this and i normally do this process 2 times before installing any ROM's. Then install the files needed in the OP by the order given, Just don't forget to flash the correct 'No Bootloader' firmware needed for the ROM before booting to OS
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] musterion1973:
you helped beyond words my friend. thank you ever so much. you are very kind for replying. thanks for not being a D" about my asking questions .like so many on here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You ask repetitive questions that are android basics that you really should not be doing anything until you understand on your own. Otherwise I can see your thread in a few weeks, if not sooner "Help, Bricked my GS5"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ajohnson30:
Dirty flashed over OK3 using FlashFire. Seems good so far. I was having trouble on OK3 with my signal for some reason. Had to keep toggling between LTE/CDMA and global to fix it. Now it seems good, but time will tell.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
If data is an issue, try flashing the latest firmware again. I have had issues on a couple ROMs where I lost 4G randomly, and could only use 3G. Flashing the latest firmware fixed the issue every time. I can't say I had any issues with cell signal, but it wouldn't hurt anything to flash firmware again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] musterion1973:
I am not entirely sure my questions are to the definition of repetitive. Last I heard, it is a good thing to ask questions. one learns from asking.. I don't know dude. I am getting sick of you and your disposition towards me and other new users. I think you violate the rules about being nasty to new users. you are mean spirited. and just to full of yourself. get over it. if you dont feel like answering my questions then please dont bother. other then that get out of mommy's basement and get a life. rather then sitting on here like you're some kind of God.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Creepingdeath2:
I really think you have to understand a bit why some of these guys get frustrated. Newbs to rooting/flashing/roming should do a LOT of research first. There are even a couple of video links that have been posted. The information is here. There's a Safestrap thread right next to this one that goes thru how to use it. I'm not a newb and yet I have read every single post on the rooting thread, each ROM thread, and the Safestrap thread. A lot of these "new" guys get on here and ask questions that have been answered countless times for simple easy tasks that are CLEARLY answered in the OP of each thread. I can totally understand Getex/jrkruse/etc getting irritated and believe they've actually been more than patient. If you're not willing to do a lot of reading and researching, you really shouldn't be rooting/romming/flashing anything on your phone.

I don't know anything about you. You could be a great guy. not trying to piss anyone off. If you read though all the threads I mentioned, you'd see exactly how many times the same questions have been asked and maybe you'd understand the frustration some of these guys feel. And yet they still come back and keep helping others so cut them all a little slack when they get snippy. I certainly wouldn't go off on any of them because they helped make all this possible and keep making more possible.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] M3ntalPurg3:
[MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION] If I flash this, do I have to worry about App Backups in Titanium Backup? Meaning App Data Restore's corrupting my system going from BOK3 to BPB1...

Also, can I use Flashlight Toggle fix that I used on BOK3 that jrkruse posted up...Will it be compatible?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
It's specifically sated even in mutple threads if you don't understand what you are doing, to NOT DO IT. You give everyone a headache with questions that get answered countless times. There's a search function, theres threads everywhere explaining how to rom, how to safe strap, how to root, how to flash, and even starts getting to how to change kernels, how to downgrade, how to adjust hardcore settings, and everything. There almost always a thread for it, but you keep asking questions that are already answered. you waste everyone including your own time when the answer is already there. This isn't collage, this isn't school. This is a community and a community can't function if you can't do anything on your own. We deal with this all the time, and when people like you ask repetitive question it makes it even worse because the threads become clogged with repetitive posts which do o one any good.

I've been more than patient with you and alot of other users but there's a point at which you need to stop

Android(Linux) is a DIY operating system, of learning how to make it do what you want, with root, you can really do alot. I highly encourage you to do some reading

If you have any good questions (how to modify alsa to get higher in call volumes, how to change boot animations or shutdown, changing boot or shutdown sounds, modifying your build.prop, changing cpu settings, ect) Then please ask them. But you keep asking to many repetitive questions.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
Not a good idea restoring from TB. I would just let the play store restore your apps.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] M3ntalPurg3:
What about Dirty Flash? Only wiping cache/dalvik?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] M3ntalPurg3:
It's about time bro. I remember, as well as - I'm sure most everyone on this forum - the ORIGINAL Noob Video. You really have to RESEARCH to find information. A LOT of questions have already been answered and when LAZY people start asking the same questions, it's quite irritating. If some of the Noob's would actually spend the time to see they would learn. I have spent countless hours browsing just to find the info I needed to know. That's the way it used to be. Props to you.

I think you are VALID in your statements and frustration.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
How do you switch between the two launchers and which one do you like better?

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Also is anyone else getting sync error in settings under Google account??
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
I think if you dirty flash, you should be fine. That's what I did.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mastertech007:
My error was always with Picasa. I unchecked them all and then rechecked. Normally left Picasa out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
So far so good. Won't let me log into snap chat which really doesn't matter. Other then that I really like the rom. Haven't gotten into any of the xposed things I can do but I will be playing around with it today. Does this rom use less or more battery??
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
The ROM uses much less battery than it's stock variant.

I always restore apps and data with Titanium. The data you have to be careful with is system data. I occasionally restore system data as well, to keep my memos, Chrome tabs, Xposed settings, ect. User app data rarely causes any issues for me, but system app data can be a big pain in the ass. If you feel comfortable restoring system data, then go for it, but be wise about it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] purplepenguin:
No definitive answer on the dirty flash? One confirmed working well? Wipe Dalvik/Cache & dirty flash good? I'm also on the OK3 version wondering if this is possible. Thx
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Install xposed root cloack, then snapchat will work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
I just tried that with root cloak but stupid snapchat still fails to log in. With root cloak will I be able to use android pay?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jmwend:
I came from BOK3 , clean flashed cVeritgos BOK3 NO BS ROM, and it worked without a hitch. Did the upgrade to No-BS BPB3 Rom and had the google services issues everywhere. It would ask me to upgrade play services, which I tried clean flashing and selecting upgrade and clean flashing again and choosing not upgrade. Each time still had issues with many apps. So went back to his BOK3 version and it's working flawlessly. Not much of a difference in ROM quality/features anyway.

Also during my trouble shooting I also tried jkruses debloated BPB1 and had same issues. Maybe it happens coming from stock OTA to BOK3 rooted phones.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
Snapchat does not work with Xposed unless you uninstall Xposed, log into a certain version of Snapchat, then reinstall Xposed. It's annoying. I did a full write-up in another thread if you are interested. If you don't want to go though all the annoyance to get Crapchat to work, try Casper. A buddy of mine speaks highly of it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Ok thanks. No big deal not having snap chat. Don't really care about it. I am wondering about Android pay. Also I disabled su and tried to enable it agian. It is telling me the su binary needs to be updated but it fails
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Android Pay will not work with root on the GS5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
I dirty flashed, no problems.

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Yes wipe delvik, but not system
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
I'm glad you brought this up, because I had the same issue yesterday when I was ROMing another buddies S5. I ended up installing the latest Google Play Services, and everything worked flawless. I didn't have any of these issues on mine. His was on 100% stock BPB1 phone before I rooted and ROM'd it yesterday, so maybe that has something to do with it. I have some ideas. I'll see what I can find.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
Evidently I updated the Play Store without updating Google Play Services in the ROM. If you are having any issues with Play Services errors, then install the latest Play Services here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] purplepenguin:
dirty flash worked just fine after clearing cache & dalvik. I removed the extra launchers in titanium. could this be the reason why I can't get any live wallpapers to work? seems like they'd be unrelated. (I use Nova Prime typically so instantly remove them when possible). any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
Live wallpaper is removed from the ROM.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
It is telling me the su binary needs to be updated but it fails
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
This probably has to do with you disabling SuperSU. I mad that mistake before. You can try installing the latest SuperSU app, then updating binary. If that doesn't work, you'll have to reflash the ROM.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Ok so I went into supersu and did the uninstall under the cleanup section. It erased it then I reinstalled from Google play. It updated the binary and seems fine. I notice before I Uninstaller it was installed into /system. Should I do that again? Thanks for your help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
I prefer SuperSU to be in the system, so that it stays put if the phone is factory reset. If it is working like it should, then it's really up to you. You could also get the latest SuperSU.zip and flash it, which would install the latest version into the system.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Mystique:
I don't see anyone talking about HD Voice.. is that working in this one?

I know in the OK3 variant I had issues and never could get it to work..

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Is there a way to get the s health app apk that reads your pulse?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
the play store?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
That's probably because most people have already gotten HD calling working correctly. HD voice works in all factory based VZW Lollipop ROMs, but getting it to work the first time is always the hardest. I had the most difficult time getting it to work on one of my buddies phone, but I finally got it to stick after trying every method. Here is the method.

Start off by downloading [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] latest PB1 ROM. Extract the options.prop from that ROM. Open the options.prop file with a text editor and make sure that all the options are for stock ROM. Put the options.prop file and that ROM on internal storage. Reboot into safestrap and flash that ROM. This will flash a stock system image. Now turn on Advanced calling in settings. Sometimes it takes multiple attempts and restarts before it actually activates. After you make sure that advanced calling works, then you can flash any factory based VZW ROM and retain advanced calling.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
Delete: Double post
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Is there no way to access the additional info menu for the lock screen? I don't want my alarm clock and weather bug apps putting info on it. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] dq11:
*#0011# Service Menu and other secret codes do not work with this ROM. Any suggested workaround ? I am trying to enable LTE Band 3 on my S5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Is it possible to unroot the phone now and keep this rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I don't see why you would

Go to supersu

cleanup for permanent unroot

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Realize this makes it impossible to update or anything else
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Not sure I want to yet. I love the rom and the battery life but there are a few apps I wanna use that I can't while rooted. If I follow your steps do you mean I won't be able to update apps or what exactly??
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] alin919:
If you disable the supersu , your apps wont update so later it could even stop working ( flash fire, safestrap + all app need root )
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Ur on a custom Rom 90% chance it will still not work. Some apps verify that it uses the stock Rom by build.prop

Might as well install rootcloak
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Jhuber8791:
Alright. Thanks for your help. I have rootcloak. I'll have to look into that more
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] switch81:
Any differences between using this ROM and jkruses stock ROM with a modified options.prop for removing Samsung apps?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] hunteditor:
Love the ROM, Vert!

Nice work and good instructions.

I have one quick and stupid question ... how do I add more screens to the launcher?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Wired4Fun:
I'm absolutely loving this ROM, but there's a couple desirable tweaks I'm hoping you can help me out with....

1) Was Screen Mirroring removed? I don't have a toggle for it, and I can't seem to locate any option for it in Settings. Any suggestion on how to get it working, or add it back if necessary??

2) I'm not very fond of the extra toggles zip. Is there a method to uninstall these??
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Sixonefour:
Love the ROM. Buttery and fast without a lot of bloat. Thanks!

Is it safe to remove the gallery app without borking the camera app and what is the name of the Verizon login app? I can't seem to find it to remove it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
I'd there an easy way to remove apks from the zip without having to resign it? Can I just delete the files and flash? Every time I flash this, it reinstalls the apps I've deleted.

Also, can I change some system apps to standard? Whenever I update system apps, the install doesn't hold and still claims there's an update. Flashfire shouldn't be a system so imho.

Thanks for the help on an older build!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stupifier:
No big deal to just uninstall whatever you don't like after flashing......Easiest way is with Titanium Backup Pro. Uninstall whatever system/user app. Just make sure you aren't uninstalling vital apps for the ROM to function.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I've already addressed this issue updating system apps flashed via safe strap/flashfire

You are going to need to run a few commands, my threads are around here somewhere
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
And when I flash the ROM, they install again, as system apps. To problematic to remove them every time I flash. If I optimize the ROM once, I won't have to do all that.

Also, I like the material design xposed app, and can't seem to get rid of the stock app he made in the system.

I searched both the s5 forum and google and didn't come up with anything. Was this the thread topic, or just a comment you made?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I'm the OP, it involves setting permissions

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/fix-running-data-problems-uninstalling-t3356461

this will address your issue(or should, to convert a system app to user, just use a root explorer, and move the app from/system/app to /data/app
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
Ah that's so weird that you need to fix the permissions for that folder. Isn't there an app that will fix permissions across the entire device? Regardless, that did seem to solve the problem of the apps not really updating. Once I chmodded, I could delete the older folders and convert those gapps, etc to user. Then the newest version is the only one install Sweet!

Now, if I could figure out how to debloat this ROM manually and move the system apps to user, I'd be done!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
I'm having a weird kernel issue. At some point I tripped Knox, so I'm not sure if that's causing my issue. No matter what I do, I can't switch it to permissive. SELinuxModeChanger won't do it, and even if I flash either of the kernels in the DEV section (my bootloader is unlocked), it switches back to enforcing. Is there something else I need to flash for permissive, or am I barking up the wrong tree here?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Tbh, I am not sure how it works on these touchwiz ROMs, its weird, I know it requires to specifically flash a kernel labeled permissive
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
Can I flash this straight from rooted 4.4.4 ni2?

If I do, can I battery pull at Samsung screen. Reboot to download, and push lollipop kernel with Odin. Am I making this to hard on myself?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No, you need to upgrade, bootloader change
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
Thank you

So I need to Odin full pb1 tar and then root that before I can do anything else?

I know I'm sounding confused. I've done this once before, and can't remember how I did it. Just trying to get back to stangs5liter 5.0 rom. Made a real mess of things.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You can upgrade rooted, ou could keep your bootloader to switch back and fourth but you would be unable to play with 6.0 roms
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
Thanks again. I'm going to flash jrkruse's rooted Bod5 rom, and go from there. I eventually will run the bootloader unlock again and be back where I was before I proved I new enough to be really dangerous. I know you folks are busy, so I really do appreciate the help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
[MENTION=6697968]CVertigo1[/MENTION] I apologize for bothering you, but I am "trying" to use my GS5 with your rom to enable Lollipop multi user via build.prop, i have the menu in settings and added a user but upon selecting the new user and selecting setup, the phone crashes and soft reboots. Did you pull an app needed?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
Is there a way to change lockscreen wallpaper on this rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Yes, open a image in Image viewer, set as, lockscreen
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CVertigo1:
I'm sure the apps needed for multiuser have been pulled out. I wish I could tell you which ones, but I haven't really touched the S5 since the S7 came out lol. My Windows partition recently took a dump, and that's where all my ROM info is lol. One of these days I need to use my Ubuntu partition to copy everything over.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Would you even have the slightest clue? I know its gonna be a system app, I have a stock ROM I'm combing through all the apks looking for it