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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] fukenbiker:
not joking

Instead of using the 'Method 1 easiest' and you get unlocked with Method 2 like I did, you end up down this same PB1 path of bad flashes that make you Odin back to stock, where you have to start over again trying to get root, and having gone through that enough, you settle for a PB1 rom like stang5liter 5.0

I'm not entirely stupid either, because I do have a custom recovery, TWRP 2.70 and I have learned the hard way that I can only flash Lollipop TouchWiz ROMs.

I wonder if those Method 1 'safestrap' files could be used in TWRP to successfully upgrade from PB1 to PD1?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
There is a large section labeled upgrade/downgrade bootloaders and Method one works if you start on PB1. I haven't seen to many people have as much trouble as you but I'm trying to document multiples updated methods. You need to understand the process because it is very complex. Especially since write protect exists this can't be done by normal methods. If a custom recovery or custom kernel is flashed, the system will write protect the bootloader to retain dev status. Flashing stock recovery and kernel can fix this. I don't have an idea of what in the world you are doing but I it sure sounds like you made up a step, skipped a step, or both.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] gedavis:
If you already have an unlocked bootloader all the instructions to update or downgrade the bootloader are in the OP. I just unlocked and updated from LP to MM last night on another s5. I used method 2 to unlock the LP bootloader (bod5) then followed the instructions to update to MM unlocked bootloader everything went pretty smooth
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] fukenbiker:
Thanks!

I haven't a clue, I feel lucky to be as far along as I am. But yes the intimidating instructions for changing bootloader is full of this talk about "safetstrap", and I avoided it. I have TWRP now, darn it, so I figured I shouldn't have to 'go there'.

I'm glad for your input, and thanks for your help!

Edit: This 5.0 debloated ROM is a dev edition. I have frozen 14 additional apps with Titanium Backup. I'm a happy camper. Amazing camera. This hotrod S5 whips through 60 GB of gallery, thanks to everyone including you, j Kruse, and stang5litre.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
we don't add the instructions for safestrap for our health. it's very awful but until better methods evolve, we are stuck with it

i think i may have a method to disable the write protection but I don't have the ability to investigate or develop it further, furthermore the current issue is the method to disable write protect will not persist across reboots(during boot the write protect flag is re-enabled) so the idea was to make the method function inside of TWRP using scripts. I have stuff for it but.... again my life has gone south and i can't work on any of this.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] fukenbiker:
God bless you and yours.

It's on me to tap into your hard work, not the other way around. Again thank you. If I ever try switching the bootloader, you'll be the 1st to know.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
It shouldn't be acceptable that we have to go through this amount of work to get features from a phone which are no different than what we expect from a computer. Having control of our device, whats installed, what we can and can't do, what we can and can't install... it is NOT ok that we have to jump hoops to have a simple pocket computer. I believe it's wrong to even lock down devices like this with no way around it.

this should be easier

I am calling you out Samsung, and I'm calling you out too Verizon
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Krytzalia:
Hello. I'm kind of a n00b in the rooting process. I'd like to share my experience... I rooted my phone successfully (some root checker apps confirmed it) and made sure Reactivation Lock was turned off...

I spent several days trying to unlock my S5 SM-G900M bootloader on Lollipop, using Method 2, 3 and 4, about 3 times for each. I tried other websites, dl'd a bunch of things, followed instructions on CMD prompt, watched videos, but nothing worked. I always got to the end and "Mode: Developer" never appeared. I tried installing Xposed Framework with my stock recovery (cuz I was afraid of installing a custom recovery w/ locked BL), and made sure it specifically met my device's requirements, but didn't work. Phone got soft-bricked lol. Restored it, and flashed stock KitKat ROM using Odin. Installed TWRP recovery in my "locked" bootloader... Installed Framework w/o even using TWRP... Everything's working great with the modules.

What I don't understand is what I missed by trying to unlock BL, and Why now everything seems to be fine if it's still locked. I'd appreciate any insights anybody could have on this matter... I guess I can upgrade to LL or Mm and lose root access...?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Legitsu:
do you have a CID15 ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
If you typed correctly of your model number(SM-G900M), which is a Vodafone, that's probably why your unable to Unlock your Bootloader. The Bootloader unlock method in this forum is for the VZW S5(SM-G900V)......
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Krytzalia:
yeah, one of the things I verified before attempting the methods
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Legitsu:
make sure you are using superSU for root busybox is installed and selinux is permissive
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
First of all your model does not match this thread, which makes me question if you read the OP

If you actually have a Verizon device you cannot install a custom recovery or boot.img(kernel) without failing a signature check resulting in a failed boot.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] milesius:
I am responding from my S5 Verizon branded phone running with Twrp and a lighty modified T-Mobile rom. I have a custom kernel as well. No failed boots. Been running solid for over a year now...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Because you have unlocked your bootloader

Why butt into a conversation you weren't involved in
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] milesius:
It seemed you were saying it couldn't be done. Wasn't clear to me but I stand corrected.

Why I "butt in" is because I subscribe to this thread since it was normally very helpful - and this is a forum- a place to learn discuss and hopefully help others.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
So you question the OP? I mean this is why at least if you butt in, i ask you read all the involved posts because usually its response specific
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Krytzalia:
Oh... I believe though that GeTex referred to me... He meant it is NOT possible to install custom ROMs etc using specifically a locked-bootloader VZW phone.

If I may know, how did you unlock your device?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You never said if you used a Non VZW device or not. You gave a non VZW Model# and this implies you have an unlocked bootloader.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Krytzalia:
Oh alright. Thank you.

However, is it possible to download custom recoveries etc using a locked bootloader (regarding other manufacturers and/or models)? I have seen in the Internet several people who claim they have a locked BL and can install custom roms...

I even tried some codes from the Hidden Menu found in the S5 and I couldn't verify if my BL is still locked.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No, that is why it's called a LOCKED bootloader. If you can that means it's unlocked. Thats like says you can open a door while its locked(perfect world scenario), it's not locked then right?

no hidden code will answer you

Can you flash a custom recovery?

A. Yes. Your bootloader is unlocked

B. No. Your bootloader is locked

with a locked bootloader you can flash modified stock roms but they aren't really "custom" exactly
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cidlover:
I have a question, it might have been answered already but I started this guide for my G900V and skipped the first step for flashing the deodexed PB1 firmware and odin flashed the second step causing a brick, I'm now flashing stock QB2 to restock it but my question is, am I able to install the rooted and Magisk rom of QB2 after I restock it or am I stuck on QB2 until a exploit is found? I'm following the marshmallow method.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You skipped a step... we don't write them for our health
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cidlover:
Well, I can't flash VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.ZIP in stock recovery because I get a footer error when I tried after.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
because you are supposed to use safestrap, which it says is required

you probably also don't have root, which the OP also says is required

did you even read it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cidlover:
Yes, and I've downloaded every file in the first method that corresponded to my version at the time, was QA1 now QB2, or are you also meaning the easy root method too?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
none of the steps are optional including root
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cidlover:
I'm sorry, I'll read over the root thread then come back to this one to get rooted 6.0.1 firmware running. The last time I've messed with a Samsung device was the S2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You cannot root above 5.0 without an unlocked bootloader
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cidlover:
Isn't that what the bootloader unlock files do, I did download "EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_Stock_Magisk_root.zip" and I checked the build.prop in that zip, it says 6.0.1, I might have to flash it in safestrap/twrp if get it installed
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
you don't seem to get it

to have root on 6.0.1 you have to unlock the bootloader

to unlock the bootloader you need root

to get root you need to be running lollipop first

with root you flash safestrap

with safestrap you run the exploit

when the exploit is complete you flash twrp

then you can flash a custom rom and kernel and ****

do you even have an eMMC 15?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cidlover:
Yes, I used the emmc check app and it reported 15, I was not going to attempt this if it reported 11
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] systemcrash:
Gents, ladies, does the unlocker work on G900F using method 2? Or is this whole thing reserved only for the US variants?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995314681

I have the G900F with eMMC 15XXXX and Knox 0x0. I don't mind giving it a try. But perhaps the Method2 APK has specific requirements.

As best I can tell based on search, this will be the first post which mentions G900F.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Read

The

Op

No G900F comes with a locked bootloader!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] systemcrash:
I read the op. Your answer remains unclear for the literate. Perhaps you meant to use an oxford comma.

[No G900F comes with a locked bootloader = All G900Fs come with unlocked bootloaders. ]

But you probably meant:

No. The G900F comes with a locked bootloader.

But we know this. That's why we're here, trying to *un*lock the bootloader.

Anyway, the international variant forum wishes you good luck with the development of this venture. Update the op, and make the implied *explicit*, and say what (S5) phone models this is (working) for, and what S5 phone models this isn't for.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Not to be or sound like an A*# but I believe that the OP states which device/variant that this method is for by which ROM's to DL, which recovery to use, etc....better yet, the variant forum that this is posted in. Which is "Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 5 Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development". With that title of the given forum amd thread, the OP/DEV has no NEED to post which S5 variant this "exploit" is for. If you know your device, which is the international one, it's(bootloader) is already unlocked....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I did not mean for a comma, ALL G900F bootloaders ARE UNLOCKED!!!!!!!!!!!

OP clearly states that this is ONLY for VERIZON S5's !!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DeepPurple72:
I have the SM-903VL ( fcc id: SM-G900V ) - It is a Straight-Talk ( TracFOne ) branded Galaxy S5 on Verizon Carrier,

and unfortunately had the Toshiba eMMC , bootloader locked, SECURE BOOT ENABLED

I did at least manage to ROOT the @#$% thing, however, by downgrading to SM-903VL 4.4.2 Factory Test, Using KINGROOT PC version to get root, install busybox, then adb shell, su, and 'dd' system/cache IMGs from G900V KK 4.4.4 (NK2) FW,

and re-root using TowelRoot.apk. ROOT, XPOSED, VIPER4ANDROID FX & XHifi, LP, etc. And MOBILE HOTSPOT natively works now too ( just the fingerprint scanner wont work due to mismatched 4.42 Factory Test Kernel + G900V 4.4.4 System FIles )

The SM-903VL won't accept the Bootloader from G900V ( ODIN FAILS )

*** To root the SM-903VL & use G900V (Verizon) KK 4.4.4 ROM see here:

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/tutorial-root-sm-903vl-downgrading-to-4-t3580168

My steps in detail are on PAGE1, link to G900V KK on page2 - Use the G900V instead of SM-902L in my directions

*** Note, this is NOT my work. Information was put together from several sources

NOW, ABOUT THE BOOTLOADER:

I found this:

SM-S903VL Factory Repair Firmware KitKat 4.4.4

https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index...-info&id=20393

(Only site where you can DL it for FREE and fast-DL speed too)

My apologies for my very wishful thinking! This probably won't work, but then again, you never know until you try at least.

I am not sure what the "Factory Repair" firmware does. Could it enable UNLOCKING of the BOOTLOADER

on the Straight-Talk SM-903VL variant of the S5 ? Anyone with a "903VL" willing to look into this FW?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Thats a firmware, NOTHING to do with a bootloader. Won't help at all
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DeepPurple72:
Thanks for the quick reply. I didnt know if the "Factory Repair" firmware had an exploitable bootloader after being flashed, or

if there was some service mode / secret code stuff in this FW that could get the job done.

Guess thats what I was wondering. Looks like I need to save $ and do alot of homework before buying another phone and getting screwed out of the ability to run custom roms! Wish I cound run CM or LINEAGE on this.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
The bootloader is unlocked on s5 trac phone I have one. Just flash custom recovery in odin
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DeepPurple72:
My S5 is the SM-903VL, got it FEB 2017 brand new out of Walmart.

I came with MM 6.01 PH3 Firmware ( It did have a BLUE tracfone logo at boot )

It is the Toshiba eMMC ( CID 11 ), and it definitely came with LOCKED BOOTLOADER.

For example, trying to flash any G900V ORIGINAL STOCK FIRMWARES, it fails on ABOOT.

Cannot flash ANY custom recovery, such as TWRP ( safestrap is no good on this variant, as you still cannot flash any custom roms due to locked bootloader )

Only way to ROOT this phone was by downgrading to SM-903VL Factory Test Firmware KK 4.4.2, rooting it, install busybox, then via adb shell as root forcing the system/cache images from G900V KK 4.4.4 firmware into partitions using 'dd' commands.

so I am rooted, using the SM-903VL 4.4.2 Factory Test Boot Image ( Kernel ) and G900V System Image.

Perhaps your S5 is a different model, or you got it BEFORE they started locking down the BL.

---------- Post added at 09:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 PM ----------

I am asking this again: Is it NOT POSSIBLE or APPLICABLE to use the SM-903VL FACTORY REPAIR FIRMWARE, KK 4.4.4 (QA1)

to factory "repair" the Bootloader? ( By ODIN BL & flashing the BL.md5 file from the Factory Repair FW )

Is the ONLY way to unlock the Bootloader on this S5 variant via eMMC exploit, which doesnt exist for Toshiba CID 11 ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] pneumatik:
Bootloader unlock SM-G900V (MARSHMALLOW)

I can say this about the SM-G900V (VERIZON) I know for a fact there is no need to set the firmware on your S5 back any further than the latest LOLLIPOP Firmware. Simply Odin whichever it was... I used G900VVRU2BOK3_G900VVZW2BOK3_G900VVRU2BOK3_HOME.tar.md5

Obviously any will do so long as it is Odin worthy (.tar.md5)

After you Odin the firmware, simply use Kroot.bat console in sequence with NK2_KERNEL(zip) then ODIN VZW_BOK3_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 or VZW_BPB1_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 after Kroot finishes the utility on your desktop.

Turn phone on and let supersu pro finish the job. On a side note; the free version never completes the binary so its worth just spending the few dollars on the Pro Version. Takes about 4 min. to do the entire root from start to finish.

Now flashing a recovery console is where I have NEVER SUCCEEDED. i recently installed MARSHMALLOW onto my SM-G900V and I realized it is absolutely impossible to root. So obviously unlocking the bootloader is out of the question also..??

If Anybody has any ideas on this topic I sure would love to hear about it. It pisses me off I even put Marshmallow on my phone because in my opinion it is much different than every other stock out there.

PS If anybody wants the ROOT files for the SM-G900V feel free to contact me. Glad to help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Your post doesn't even make sense... We have a much easier root method then the one described listed in the OP.

To root marshmallow, follow the OP to unlock the marshmallow bootloader, then just flash.

The point of your post eludes me
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] pneumatik:
The OP specifically states I can't use any of the op methods unless my phone is rooted. Since I just odin'd my sm-g900v (verizon) this left me with an unrooted device. So how can I root my device with marshmallow running? Please, I don't understand what Im missing here. Im running version PG2 - Can I actually use method 1 (primary method?) Im sorry, I could really use the help.

**Also, Im running an SM-G900V SAMSUNG S5** I blieve I missed the actualy devices this op was referring to because I saw g900v in methods 1 and 2
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Read the root thread I linked in the OP for the reason of obtaining root?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION], [MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION] and [MENTION=7505288]DeepPurple72[/MENTION].

A little off topic here...and just a hunge for DeepPurple72...

JrKruse may have the 902L version and you have the 903VL version....the 902L was released in 2014 on KK and the 903VL was released in 2016 on MM. That said, if you notice the 'V' in the 903VL which i belive is an updated device through Verizon. Straight Talk may have had to lock their bootloaders since it was and is a Verizon and since the VZW S5 variants have an exploit. That said, i wonder if it's possible to make an exploit from the SM-902L variants to unlock the SM-903VL? But that's just a shot in the dark and that's if anyone may want to give it a try if it's possible. Plus, need to post in a different thread other than this one......:o
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] pneumatik:
So you were referring to this then, right?... So I can't root it but I can at least get a recovery console which means I can flash a better ROM using. Perhaps I could root after I put a different Rom on, because different firmware may make the bootloader less problematic without the firmware within 6.0.1 ?? Am I getting close? Sorry dude, this is all new to me.

"If You Want To Flash A MarshMallow Rom And Skip Installing LL Rom Click Here

CLICK TO HIDE CONTENT

In SafeStrap Flash EMMC_11_QB2_MM_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip nothing else needed. You will not have root but you can still access SafeStrap.

When Using EMMC_11_QB2_MM_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip It is necessary to Flash Kit Kat Kernel with Odin to enter SafeStrap But when leaving you dont need to flash any kernels simply leave safestrap. This is only for this rom EMMC_11_QB2_MM_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip If running Other MM Roms When leaving Safestrap Make sure to flash MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable.zip which is necessay to leave SafeStrap (This zip will be placed on storage automatically with my above rom and you also downloaded it in instructions above.) Just navigate to .MM_KERNEL_SS-FF folder located on both Internal and external storage"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
There is a link in the OP on how to get root... Follow it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] 706woodman:
I don't mean to hi jack.. but I'm try to install a rom on my s5 on pb1 and I have ss 5.02 . When I boot to ss I only have a stock slot and I can't make a back up . How do I flash my rom? It's been a while for me flashing anything and I'm trying to get back into the game thanks in advance
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
This isn't a rom or safestrap thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Legitsu:
NO do not do this do not accept anything from randoms on xda

stop being a bunch of idiots and follow the correct ****ing thread

the correct root thread is here

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galax...oot-method-t3561529/post71202995#post71202995
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] the Doctor:
THREAD CLEANED

Please keep your posts ON TOPIC. If you aren't sure what "on topic" is, take a moment to review the OP.

Sent from a government terminal using my sonic screwdriver
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] crazycranagelo:
what happened to the safestrap bootloder unlocker?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
What do you mean about/by the "safestrap" bootloader unlocker? SafeStrap never unlocked anything, it's just a recovery.....

Right now there's this thread and a recently posted thread for unlocking/rooting the 15 CID's and rooting the 11 CID's which is here

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] crazycranagelo:
someone finally made a video on how to do this here is the link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USwvXYyq4EE
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You havent unlocked your bootloader yet....? Heck, I believe I've posted links to vids and 'how-tos' last year when you were trying to unlock your bootloader and ask for "videos" .....and they were instep and in depth on how to do the method......good luck :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Love how the video is our tools repackaged and has no links or credits
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bobcus Leper:
Gotta love plagiarizing noobs...

I, for the life of me, can't figure out what is so hard about rooting and unlocking the bootloader. I think that not having one-click methods makes the process more enjoyable.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Legitsu:
delete the link and re-upload it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
I guess I had better make some new stuff so he can make some new videos. In all fairness he may have asked me permission I have gotten like 10 request by people wanting to make videos about this I said to all of them that it was fine and I didnt need credited but credit you and your thread and the creator of the bootloader unlock. I see that was ignored.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I'd prefer you get credit too, but yeah like wtf

He not using our link, he downloaded our tools and repackaged them and re-uploaded them

The fact that some of these steps require button pushing and actions that cannot be carried out by a program
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
On another note It's about time for some updated files since S5 is still hanging in there with updates. I'll get some put together
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
What should i be doing, I've been working 3 jobs trying to survive and have almost no time on the forums.