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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
Thank you guys. No need to act snark. Not everyone knows everything. I do appreciate answers though. Learn something knew everyday.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NerdyKowboy:
TWRP reflash

Have same issue (twrp not reading SD).

Unlocked bootloader on s5. No issues

Running jkruse's PhoeniX v12 on PF1. No issues

To reflash twrp, how did you do that?

Use the twrp app?

get an image and flash from Odin or adb?

If so, where did you get the image?

-------------ONCE AGAIN, proving one can typically answer their own question if they dig hard enough.----------------------

TWRP images can be found here: https://dl.twrp.me/klte/

Use the *.tar files to flash via ODIN in the AP slot.

For me, it took going back to 3.0.2-0 to get access to SD card.

Carry on.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Flash whichever version of TWRP within TWRP recovery or Odin.

Disregard that kowboy....didn't see your edited post...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NerdyKowboy:
Good info. Will likely be of use to someone else to see that verification.

I was skeptical to use TWRP to update TWRP, but good to know it can be done.

Looking at the files on https://dl.twrp.me/klte/

Which files would be the ones to use? I don't see any *.zip files there.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] eitrnel:
my micro-SD card is not recognized in my device after the unlocking proccess. some when else got this problem?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheTrueGatorman:
Method?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] NerdyKowboy:
1.) Was it blank before you started as it suggest in Original post (OP)?

"Make sure you have a blank sd card, everything on it will be wiped as a backup for the bootloader!"

2.) Have you tried reading the card via other methods? (put into computer or another phone) It might be dead.

Note: Mine wasn't blank, and in the process, it got wasted. Had to get a new one because the card died. Check the warranty. Samsung replaced mine for free.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] eitrnel:
With the computer the sd card works fine

Ive tried to change the file system but still not recognized by the device

UPDATE: ive tried with another S5 device but the sd card still not recognized.

In the pc i can see the sd.

What could be the problem?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Is it the same SD card you used to unlock the device with? If so, it's formatted differently. So either put a NEW SD card in or put on your pc and reformat it...this subject is posted all throughout this thread....search would be helpful as well...no pun intended
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jwcgator:
I had to reflash TWRP VIA Oden to regain access to my SD card.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
It's been mentioned that the latest versionsof TWRP doesn't take to well with our device and majority of of all have revertedto 3.0.0...that's if that was your issue with the SD card.....Glad you got it working
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
When you unlock the bootloader and your SD card is written to, it is partitioned as ext4 and has about 8 partitions. To undo this, format your SDcard in android OS, otherwise, use a Linux box and a card reader and use FDISK to wipe all the partitions, then it can be formatted correctly :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Khotum7:
I'm trying to install CM 13 using this method. I just got root following Jrskus' method and I installed TWRP using this method (1). I keep getting an error while trying to flash CM 13 and I fail every time. Any way that I can fix this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
That is not part of this thread. Wrong place to ask
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
.IMG files
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Amazing123:
After I unlocked the bootloader and installed twrp, can I reformat my SD card now so I can use it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] i9192droid:
Is possible to change the splash screen like the attachment?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Not really a bootloader question

Yes its possible, NO I do not recommend it... Killed a lot of phones doing it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] MortimerR:
Hm. Donwload mode says: Developer.

But underneath that, where the empty command window is supposed to be it says "Downloading... Do not turn off target !!"

Does this mean the bootloader is messed up? Should I restore a backup I made with safestrap and try unlocking the bootloader again?

I just tried flashing TWRP in the AP slot of Odin and got

<ID:20/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

Could it have anything to do with the SE status or Knox

SE status is Enforcing and Knox shows that it's currently on my device when I go to about phone. Do I have to remove knox before Odin will succeed in flashing TWRP?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jwcgator:
Is reactivation lock on? Also, are you sure you're on a 15xxxx emmc ID?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
he clearly is on a 15 emmc since he has mode: developer, and it's either reactivation lock or wrong odin tarball
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] MortimerR:
Just checked the bootloader again. It says:

Odin Mode

Binary: official

System: custom

Reactivation Lock (Kk): Off

QC Secureboot: enable (Csb)

Ap: s1 t2 r1 a2 p1

Mode: Developer

Secure download: enable

UDC Start

Android Icon

Downloading...

Do not turn off target.

I'm not sure what the Odin Tarbell is though. I used the same Odin version I used to Root and that worked when rooting, but did not install TWRP. I also used the newest Odin available.

I used Method 2 for the unlock method and the terminal said it was a success.

I made a backup through safestrap before hand. I'm going to see if installing that brings me back. I'm also going to try deleting and reinstalling my Samsung drivers, because what's weird is everytime I connect via USB to PC, my PC first auto runs some kind of Verizon assistant updater window with an exe in it that's located on the phone, and will then connect to Odin after a few moments. Not sure if that's the issue or how to get rid of it.

In the meantime how do I find out what the correct Tarbell is?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
link to file your trying to flash
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] MortimerR:
I tried using the .tar from this page

dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img.tar.html

Although I didn't do anything with the md5 at the top
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
the "MD5" file at the top is the download to verify the .tar file you downloaded. Just put your phone in DL Mode and put the .tar file in the AP slot and flash away....if you have FlashFire you can flash the Twrp 3.0 zip through it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] MortimerR:
Oh my god. I think that's it. I didn't boot to Download. I just connected it to the pc, turned on USB debugging and waited for Odin to recognize. Pretty sure that's it as everything else seems correct. I'll test it out. Thanks for reminding

*edit - I feel very foolish. Everything is up and running with a 6.0 custom ROM. Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] a87bronco2:
Can't Get the VZW BPB1 ODEX DEODEX V9 to Install

Trying to follow the primary method of unlocking the bootloader. I understand the first step is to install that zip...using the stock recovery? I tried several times and still got the errors in the picture. I verified the MD5 sum of the file after writing it to my sdcard. I'm kinda lost.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
...where did we say that... we say flashfire or safestrap

EDIT: Made op a bit more clear

Method one is for everyone who went to MM and maintained safestrap, if you did not, you MUST use method 2, which requires manually flashing back to method 1 and starting with rooting
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] a87bronco2:
Okay, thankyou for clarifying in the OP. I have never used safestrap, then I was like "oh maybe they meant flash it with the stock recovery"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
Wanting to upgrade to custom Marshmallow ROM

I have my bootloader unlocked, twrp recovery, on lollipop 5.0, and flashfire installed. I am wanting to flash Phoenix custom but, trying I am not quite understanding the upgrading from OE1 firmware to PD1 or PF4 posts I have seen. I have the latest Odin downloaded as well. I guess said all of that to say I just need a little more direction on upgrading the firmware with the specs I have listed above... I provided screenshots below as well...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheTrueGatorman:
Follow GeTex's post #2455
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
I went back to post #2455 but, I don't see where it's explaining how to go from OE1 firmware to PF4...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] EternalWorth:
I don't agree w/ you guys' take on my post, but you're certainly entitled to your perspective, & I respect it.

I did read thru the Original Post...which you assumed I didn't do...then I asked a question...followed by a statement...that said, "it appears that..." & all I was looking for was whether you guys have cracked the latest S5 bootloader issue or not. That's it.

Perhaps I don't have enough technical acumen in this specific discipline to know if what you wrote in the "OP" indicated you had cracked the bootloader case or not. That's not an uncommon possibility. You guys assume laziness, cheating, cutting in line, & no care for others, which makes it really hard for people like me (who don't make those their character attribute goals in life) to get help. I simply hadn't been here in a while, looked @ the Original Post & @ points in the mix of pages, & didn't see a clear indication of whether the issue was resolved or not. I did my due diligence, wasn't clear on my quest, & that's why I asked.

Again, you guys use a lot of lingo/abbreviations/terminology that could be confusing to those not skilled in this discipline. For instance, I don't know what your use of OT means. Old Testament, Out of Town, Out of Touch, Over the Top, Old Timer? Whatever it means, thank you for being humble, I guess, & saying you are sorry, ahead of time, for your OT-ness.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
I wasnt coming off hard on you and apologize if it sounded that way. But where i was going at was everything is written in the OP and the things that are needed to be done/checked first. Which is finding what your eMMC chip is.....if you taken some of the replies as "rude" or "harsh" from certain users or even the person of the OP, which is GeTex. She and others have answered numerous questions, such as yours and others, countless times. And if you look at it from their standpoint, you'd see of the "aggravation" that it may build up as they're repeating themselves over an over again....sorry for posting OT guy's....and to answer you on what OT stands for, it means Off Topic...:)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
My assumption is well grounded

from the OP

Your first post sounds like you are making a statement, and the statement is "There is no bootloader unlock, this is all dev talk" which is wrong.... Re-read your post, you may have worded it wrong, but thats how I read it. And that throws new users off when they come here, and then I have to cleanup after you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] faXal@21:
After Unlock Bootloader. I can Relock it ? And I can flash stock through odin?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] PalmCentro:
Searching in this thread "Relock" will give you the answer.

And the answer is also in the OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stabbey:
Confused.

I am stuck in Download Mode. It will not restart into normal or Recovery. CAUSE> After copying the CID a notification kept popping up saying somthing about doing some ilegal action (Not exact wording just cant remember at the moment) and Restart phone. OBVIOUSLY I got annoyed and finally restarted it. Im on OK3 rooted, I've been customizing the ROM on my phone does that count as a custom ROM? I never flashed 1 in or anything. I backed up everything into clouds before i started the process. Is there a way to recover WITHOUT losing Rooot? AND What steps do I neewd to take to fix this. :confused:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
you haven't removed knox? I'm not sure what you did, its unclear
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stabbey:
I thought I removed knox, might have missed somthing. I odin'd G900V_OK3_Kernel_Recovery_Only.tar.md5 and it let me load into my phone without losing anything. BUT i'm still getting the> "Security notice" Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes. It started when I went into /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid nothing ever loaded so I just exited Then the security notice started.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] PalmCentro:
These warnings are probably from securitylogagent.apk just remove it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stabbey:
I cleared the cache and Data on the log agent and it cleared up the notification+sticking in bootloader on eset. :highfive: Thanx again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] biTToe:
OK, after reading and re-reading I have decided that method 4 seems to be the easiest (for me anyway... fewer steps, less rigamarole).

BUT....

I rooted when it first became available (a year ago or so) and "upgraded" from kitkat to marshmallow 5.0 & BOG5

(it also says baseband RU1ANCG)

I can't seem to find any info on unlocking with BOG5 (except for caveat: (MARSHMALLOW)*REQUIRES SAFESTRAP).

Everything seems to suggest I must have PB1, PD1, PF4 already on my device for this to work.

The question I have is:

Does this mean I can't use method 4?

Must I use the more involved method 1?

OK, that was two questions, sorry.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You can unlock your BL on NCG, OC4 and others. Just be sure that you are on the appropriate BL ROM if you're rooted. Ex...MOAR ROM by JrKruse, or a KK ROM if you're on a KK bootloader. What they've have done is basically update the thread of the unlock method to the latest LP or "how to" on MM BL
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
It doesn't appear as though you upgraded your firmware if it doesn't say og5, I would suggest upgrading stock firmware tar and bootloader pb1 so that everything is the same on your phone(bootloader,modem,firmware). Although once you've you've upgraded your bootloader past a certain firmware(not sure exactly which one) you become unable to downgrade to kit Kat. But who wants to be on kit Kat anyways today. It's a two year old technology. Another thing just FYI, 5.0 is lollipop and 6.0 is marshmallow. New Android version 7.0 nougat is almost past development stage but doubtful our kltevzw will be getting it. Just read the threads, all the info you need is here. Read this thread for lollipop og5 root http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/page1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Download Samsung phone info from the playstore to find out exactly what your device has installed. ....respectfully saying but not "all" user's "need" or "have" to go to a Firmware or bootloader version that they don't have to go to....do as you wish but find out exactly what bootloader and firmware that you're on....there's plenty of threads to help you out and many users to help you get into the right direction that "you" want. Happy ROM'n
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
I am on boe1 firmware (15-5 optimal rom), have the bootloader unlocked, TWRP recovery installed, safestrap installed, and I want to install MM Rom. I can't get booted into safestrap to upgrade the firmware to pf4, pd1, or pb1. When I go to safestrap app it says state installed and safe system not active... Help Please
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheTrueGatorman:
Try flashing stock recovery. The two recoveries may not jive.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] landshark68:
I may be mistaken, but I thought I remembered reading that once you install TWRP you are supposed to uninstall or delete safestrap. Maybe I'm remembering wrong.

That would pretty much be the worst advice since you cannot flash a custom ROM through stock recovery.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheTrueGatorman:
Well, have you tried uninstalling SafeStrap, rebooting, then installing SafeStrap again?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Why are you wanting safestrap if you're already unlocked??? Go to this post here in this thread....word of advice....search and look for your questions in the General Section or Android Development section of these forums....this thread is for unlocking....don't take it the wrong way

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65872958&postcount=2

Also go to the OP's first post and use method 1 if you need be

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65870894&postcount=1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
you should be usuing the lollipop safestrap and safestrap reboot

if it says safestrap is installed, just flash the NK2 kernel used during root, when your phone reboots, it will say "safesystem no installed" and then goto recovery, begin from there

near 100% sure because of the Write protect, the stock kernel and recovery must be flashed for upgrading to MM

This is so messy, But I'm to busy to fix up the OP some more. Sorry
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] biTToe:
OK. My bad.

I am on 5.0 lollypop.

I am already rooted (thank-you geohot+towelroot)

Phone info says:

bootloader: ...BOD5

Firmware: ...BOG5

I have no desire to go backwards.

So, does this mean I have to install safestrap and then flash... what? (this is where I am confused)

-BPB1_Firmware_No_Bootloaders.zip

-G900V_PB1_Stock_KERNEL_SafeStrap-Flashable.zip

is there anything else I should include?

and then, once that is complete, I can unlock the bootloader (via step 1 in this post... -or step 4 which is more appealing to me) and then install custom roms?

Thank-you again for all your help
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Go 2 posts above yours and go to the links attached. The second link posted are the screenshot attached if you're wanting to go to the latest Bootloader and "never" go back to anything below OG5....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
***PISSED***

I lost root... when I flashed this first via Safestrap Lollipop 5.0.1...

SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip and then odin this Modified_PD1_System_Firmware_For_Root.tar.md5 trying to upgrade to PD1 firmware from BOE1. All I was trying to do was upgrade to the Phoenix Rom and now my Novice A$$ lost root and but I am on MM (6.0.1) stock firmware.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
When you loose root that's normal, the process is funky but if you made it to 6.0 and your bootloader is unlocked, flash a custom kernel and being systemless root :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
You can try unlocking your bootloader from the instructions at the beginning of this thread, first you must make sure you have a beginning 2 no. 15 emmc. I don't know what you're trying to do..? Or root at this thread after flashing full bpb1 stock firmware. http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/page261
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
bootloader is still unlocked, current binary: custom, system status: custom, Reactivation Lock: Off: Mode: Developer...... so what kernel should I flash via Odin
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
this is where i need someone else to chime in [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] as i haven't done this part, I'm still running a PB1 bootloader with a 6.0 rom. As far as I'm aware, look up how to do systemless root, you basically have done it :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] biTToe:
I am tying to unlock my bootloader so I can install a custom rom.

my EMMC starts with 15.

my current bootloader/firmware is BOD5/BOG5.

I think I need to upgrade both before proceeding but I am not sure how to proceed.

flashfire, safestrap, odin...

The links I have been pointed to seem to be all about rooting (which I already have).

so confusing.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
Just install the Samsung _ unlocke apk I'm this thread, it will format everything on your SD card will be wiped but you will have developer about
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
I forgot to say also I am back on Android stock recovery so, I lost TWRP. When I got to TWRP website I don't even see my phone listed in the device list. The systemless root process by Chainfire I looked up (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2) how can I get SuperUser flashed when I already have it on my phone along another bunch of root applications that were working? I also don't know which systemless zip to download. It seems like it should be a easier way to get root back since everything is still showing custom/developer like in my previous screenshot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Tango Cheetahs:
EDIT: After unlocking my phone this way, I lost 4G. I will be trying to activate a new SIM card when I get some free time later today. I am still under contract until the 22nd of August. Even though this post may not be seen since it is almost the 2500th post, I will warn you, this method can make your phone lose 4G. If a dev says it can't, then I did something wrong when following the guide step-by-step.

Howdy,

So I had a rooted G900V GS5 running NI2 and unlocked the bootloader this way. My bootloader/fastboot screen said "MODE: Developer" like it should, but upon booting to my stock ROM, I completely lost my 4g connection. Things I've tried to restore my 4G:

1) Clear Cache

2) Reset settings

3) Factory Reset

4) Flash full stock tar

Still no 4g. I went intothe "My Verizon App" and noticed my phone is now displayed as "Non-VZW Device". Did I do something wrong? How can I get 4G back? Any Ideas [MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION]?

EDIT: I noticed that since my phone has a 4G SIM Card and my phone is displayed as "Non-VZW Device," something must be up with my SIM Card. I spoke to a Verizon tech, not mentioning that I unlocked my phone, and told him my phone isn't receiving a 4G signal and is displaying as "Non-VZW Device." He said that something might be wrong with the SIM Card and wanted to send me a new one. I have an extra SIM card that hasn't been activated from when they sent me my refurb GS5 (which came with a defective headphone jack. Only able to get sound in the right ear when wearing headphones). If I can find that SIM card, activate it, and it resolves the issue, I will update this post.

Thanks,

~Tango Cheetahs
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Flash KLTE twrp ver 3.0. Also systemless root requires flashing, hence why bootloader unlocks are needed.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
Which systemless root zip file do I download at the bottom of the page?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
http://www.supersuroot.com/download.html

just grab 2.67, flash it in twrp, makesure you don't remount /system and don't do anything else. Take a backup first just incase(backup doesn't need to include /data)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
I tried flashing two different versions of TWRP via ODIN and I am still coming to the Android Recovery screen...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
Ok, here is some more feedback with Odin 3.12 could it be the version i am using?

Any help is appreciated
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Usually not. I swear that for twrp to stick, it needs a power cycle, try unckeching auto reboot, flash recovery in the AP slot, once you see pass, then pull the battery and try and reboot to recovery