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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kilroy1stcav:
Your fricken awesome, downloaded FlashFire and TWRP 3.0, installed without a hitch! Now, what ROM do y'all recommend, been ages since I've flashed a custom ROM, and not sure which one to choose.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

Moving your post to the OP for reference!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] samccfl99:
Well it's been almost an hour DD. I wonder what happened to his G900A? I downloaded the unlock file for the heck of it...LOL.

Hey, I keep meaning to ask you what that KT kernel does as opposed to the stock kernel. I know this is off topic here, but what the heck...LOL
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] johndc7:
If you are on the part where you pull the the cid off the phone, I had the same error. I checked the ADB Tools batch file and they put push instead of pull in the adb command. I changed it and it worked with no problems.

Original:

:Pull

SET SRC=0

SET DST=0

SET /P SRC=Source File:

SET /P DST=Destination:

adb push %SRC% %DST% <----- line with error

timeout 2

CLS

goto mainmenu

Working:

:Pull

SET SRC=0

SET DST=0

SET /P SRC=Source File:

SET /P DST=Destination:

adb pull %SRC% %DST%

timeout 2

CLS

goto mainmenu
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] FilthyFord:
[MENTION=5042884]samccfl99[/MENTION] pm sent.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] IJoxer:
Alright, so I followed method 2 word for word and everything ran without any errors. However, I'm not seeing anything in download mode that indicates that it unlocked. It boots fine and everything, but at the moment, I'm guessing it didn't work.

edit

Be right back, trying method 1!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kilroy1stcav:
In download mode, the line above the bottom line, should read: "MODE: Developer" if everything went right
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] limeaide:
I want to say thank you to all the members, rd's and rc's that have come together and made this happen.

I bought my phone on ebay about a month ago. Initially I thought I could flash any rom that was why I bought it. When I realized I couldnt I was bummed but thought well atleast the screen mirroring would work for what I wanted. That was a big ole nope, until I flashed alliance rom.

Ive tried all of jkruse's ports and alliance was the only one that consistently had working screen mirroring.

Thank you again I believe in paying it forward I just started a new job and saving to get married but I will be helping the best I can.

BTW im installing aokp just because I like them moreso then cm lol.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] IJoxer:
Nope. Neither method worked then. I don't get why though, everything said successful, no errors, everything is fine. It just seems it doesn't work, hope we can find a way around that. I still appreciate everybody who helped with this though, you guys do great work. I get so excited watching threads like this sprout from a maybe, to successful!

Edit

On a side note, I really must go to bed. Had 2 hours of sleep last night and I've been up for 22 as of right now. I'll answer any questions later, if anybody has any. Hopefully, someone can take a look at this, it could be a simple fix?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ozz200127:
U got a do it twice
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] autonomousperson:
Check that your CID changed correctly. Im guessing ATT bl is not the same then....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Legitsu:
if you need a batch file todo a adb push you should not be unlocking bootloaders or flashing roms ...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tbclandot:
It works developers rule I'm so happy so how does flashing a recovery work now as I have safestrap installed does flashing a twrp recovery overwrite it or something don't want to brick my device now that it is finally unlocked XD
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CreeperPVP:
Looks like I'll have to modify lol, oh well.. guess it's worth a shot

Unless someone can fix me up a root method using these wonderful exploits, and an aboot lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] autonomousperson:
You cant mod an antenna.....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Legitsu:
yes you can :) fractals man its all about the fractals
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tbclandot:
Whoops once again I fail to read the whole thing at the end the of the main post answers my question about recovery sorry
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No one read, I updated the batch in the OP to fix the pull command... it was fixed a few days ago, but you still correct it anyways... thanks for not reading, ur awesome!

Beyond that, it also says in the op to run it twice.... wow.... the lack of reading

can't wait for the "i bricked it threads"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] autonomousperson:
I tried making a 1/8 wave fm antenna and it was a HUGE PITA. After a month of trying I gave up and brought one. Mini cell antennas cant be any more fun.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Colby_M:
Pardon my small knowledge on this subject, but if I'm flashing CM13, is the International Rom Patch absolutely necessary? And if so, which version do i flash?

Thank you all so much, it's amazing how a few people can come together and achieve great things :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
Tried method2, and got stuck at this step,

chown root.root samsung_unlock

Gave error that file or directory not found.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lowfront:
you have file saved in wrong spot.

To everyone involved with this thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
you either pushed the file int he wrong spot or ran cd wrong
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Has anyone else noticed you cant flash any firmware. I tried changing the modem and it will not flash. I pulled the plug and flashed PB1 full factory tar image and it flashed the system, boot and recovery images but it did not flash any bootloaders, firmware or modems. After full factory tar image flash in odin I still have an unlocked phone, which I should not. Do you have any input [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION]. Should this have relocked the bootloader.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] CreeperPVP:
So as long as you have a chance at or have root, you can do this unlock method with any CID 15 carrier? If so, nice... [emoji12]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Just for giggles reflash with repartitioning checked using our old PIT file in your thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
I tried it all. I was on BOK3 when I unlocked bootloader because I wanted to test this. The only thing that worked is I flashed BOK3 tar image took the OTA to PB1 and this method relocked the bootloader and also updated all firmware. This does have me concerned about updating when MM comes out being able to updated what needs to be updated as far as firmware goes, to get MM to load and boot. I will keep messing around. Sounds weird that I was trying to lock my bootloader. Trust me I think Im still sane.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jerkybeef:
Currently enjoying CM13 because of this unlock method. Big thanks to all those involved in providing this unlock; Beaups for the exploit, GeTex for this thread, jrkruse for the root and anyone else I didn't mention. You guys are seriously awesome. Also, congrats to ryanbg on his engagement. Will be donating as soon as I can.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Hitti2:
Wow @ op. Much info.

Sent from XT1575, Stock 6.0 MM, Systemless root
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] beaups:
This behavior happens on "real" dev devices too. eMMC write protection is applied to the bootloaders. I suspect it's to keep custom software from bricking the device. One observation I had was that if you flash back stock kernel and recovery, and power off, write protection is no longer applied. If that doesn't work for you, you could always temporarily change your CID to something that doesn't match the dev blob (like your old CID), and that will also cause the write protection to not be applied.

--beaups
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Intresting [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] thanks for the observation! I'm debating how to write that in the OP!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
I just want to make it clear that I'm no noob to any of this. I did both methods, and both were ran twice as per the instructions. I just woke up, so I'm going to check if the Cid was changed, then I'll report back.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You clearly are a noob, considering if you ran it twice all you need to check is your bootloader for the word developer....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Alright, so the Cid was definitely changed successfully. Maybe it worked but it won't show developers mode because AT&T doesn't technically have one? How can I check if it's unlocked besides the download mode? If I were to try flashing twrp with flash fire, would it brick me, or just fail if it isn't unlocked?

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You have a real attitude about you friend. Have you followed my post, where I state that I am an AT&T user? I followed both methods to a T, and my download mode doesn't report a developers mode (see my post above) but the Cid was changed successfully, without any errors and everything working fine.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
If you do not see "developer" in download mode the asnwer is

No you do not have an unlocked bootloader

I reccomend downloading from the github the samsung_cid and chaning your CID back to the "backup file" you saved earlier by running ./samsung_cid CIDHERE
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
With this it appears at&t does not work!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tbclandot:
Hey tex simple question since I already bricked my phone once and had to start from scratch.... I'm rooted and the bootloader is unlocked should I install safestrap first or go straight into flashing twrp with flashfire? Also does Twrp manager work with our s5?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Damn it!

Are you sure it isn't because AT&T doesn't have a developer phone, so it lacks the ability to display mode: developer? I just want to believe it can't be that cut and dry, [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] said it should work. And if not, it just wouldn't allow the method to be ran. However, both methods ran successfully. Sorry for my ignorance about bootloader, I've spent so much time with a locked one.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] beaups:
I said it might work, and shouldn't brick. I didn't personally dig through the ATT aboot long enough to confirm if same certs were used to verify dev cid. Sounds like might not be the same.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
both methods do the same exact thing

once is done from a comfy adb terminal, the other on phone with an emulator

Also don't waste time with safestrap, try flashfire!

Check op for links
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Alright then, unless you guys are going to dig around to see if there is a workaround, you might as well update OP to let AT&T users this isn't possible.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] KratO.S.:
I fix phones for a living. The S5 is one of the most tedious ones to work on. Because of its water resistance you have to take the screen out to get to the board. There's several videos on YouTube but beware, it's not as simple as it looks to get the LCD out. If anyone needs help let me know. I'll try to provide as much info as I can. I broke my LCD changing my charge port just last week.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tbclandot:
Alright going to flash twrp in flashfire right now and tex the second part of my question does twrp manager work the app? Because when I bricked my device I tried rom manager and it flat out didn't work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] KratO.S.:
Also thanks for the bootloader unlock!! I will be trying this at work today!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
The Op was updated before you even made this comment
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Are you always so hostile? Thanks for the work you put in but man, change your tampon.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheTrueGatorman:
Alright everybody. Let's try to show some empathy and respect. These are exciting times.

But seriously, read the entire thread before posting. Forums 101.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
First contrary to popular belief, I am female

Second, when you waltz into a thread all "I'm not a noob, but i decided to run both methods twice" Everyone's gonna look at you stupid....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ryanbg:
Someone wanna send me the ATT aboot? I'll pull the keys and check.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
^ Hey [MENTION=6226077]N4styN1ghtm4r3[/MENTION] Pull your aboot if you would be so kind for [MENTION=766721]ryanbg[/MENTION]

I'm 100% sure it's just this command in terminal emulator

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/aboot.mdn

correct me if it's wrong
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
You misunderstood me. I ran both methods, once each, but people were saying you have to run the commands twice, which is what I was stating I did.

---------- Post added at 01:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:57 PM ----------

Just making the kiddo some breakfast, then I'll get on it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] smtpher:
I'm on OK3 too and tried flashing the PB1 modem using ODIN from the CM13 thread and it doesn't look like it took either.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Alright, here is the aboot.mdn.

aboot.mdn
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Beaups has responded that there's a method to getting it to unprotect the partition to accept it. read back

Also [MENTION=766721]ryanbg[/MENTION], your aboot is here
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] johndc7:
I unlocked my bootloader but i'm trying to flash a tmobile ota and i get this:

<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Initialzation..

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ryanbg:
You can't flash the bootchain of other devices. Only boot/recovery/system

---------- Post added at 09:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:34 AM ----------

Appears the key is different for ATT. That's really interesting since they never released a Developer Edition for ATT.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] johndc7:
So i should take everything out except for boot.img, recovery.img, system.img.ext4? I dont really know what all the files are for, just trying to avoid brick.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
So we're out of luck then?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ryanbg:
I think so unfortunately, unless we come across what we need.

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I advise against doing this. Just flash a custom rom. You can do this, but it might not work as expected.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Hypothetical question, if i'm on the OC4 bootloader(no OTA's since OC4) and running the PB1 firmware or just kernel and do the unlock method. Would you or anyone else know what the bootloader would be at? Just asking to give questionable ideas/thoughts to what JrKruse had posted. Just reading these posts day by day before i take the "plunge" for everything to "pan" out I'm currently running MOAR with OC4 firmware... Awesome Dev's with a community coming together..:good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Rakuu:
I'd assume the 'dev edition' firmware variant att s5s need is probably some factory firmware, or might not even exist, the check is just simply in there because it was never taken out. Either way, chances are looking slimmer and slimmer for att folks :/
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ryanbg:
Whatever bootloader you're on, it'll remain the same.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tbclandot:
So guys I have twrp installed when it comes to custom roms now for Android M for the S5 are we limited to CM13 really or does anyone know if there is any Touchwiz based Android M roms mostly for my gear S otherwise guess I'll install CM13
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
I feel a bit stupid for failing to mention this, but sometimes I forget, I'm on an AT&T s5 active. From my assumption, there isn't much of a difference though. Maybe someone with an original s5 should give it a shot, you have nothing to lose.

Thanks and sorry for the confusion.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] samccfl99:
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at this, all of you geniuses out there.

Another screwjob by ATT. So sad. G935F here I come in June when I own my G900A. Hate to spend the money.

Hoping that when "M" comes to the G900A maybe next month that [MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION] will be able to do his magic to not update the BL again and maybe we can attain root. Of course that will not do anything for custom rom dev.

BOO-HOO...:crying:::laugh::D

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE WORK!!! MAYBE A MIRACLE WILL HAPPEN. LUCKY G900V USERS!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] brianthomasjamiel:
S5 Unlock help

okay so one user who commented noticed that in the batch file for pull the team accidentally put push twice i fixed it it pulled now im stuck at the screenshot attached

ive done this numerous times back on my razr m but for whatever reason it cant find the said directory even though i can navigate to it on my phone if i try the second method i get directory not found so can someone help me what am i doing wrong
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] samccfl99:
Well I am not that bold. I will own my G900A in June, so I do not want to kill it.

Thank you for doing this testing, but please don't bite the hand that feeds us. We need our devs. I know it is sooooo frustrating that ATT sucks so bad, but we should not take it out on people.

What I do not understand is that you can get an international phone with an unlocked bootloader and use it on ATT, but they won't unlock one of theirs for you. PLUS THEY SELL "CERTIFIED LIKE NEW" NEXUS 6's ON THE NEXT PLAN ($17 a month)...:rolleyes: They truly suck!!!

I will be watching this thread. Maybe someone will figure it out. I am on OC4 with custom rom, which I love, but would like to play some. Spending $700 on a new phone sounds crazy. I could almost get a new desktop for that...LOL.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Oh, I'm not biting the hand that feeds, trust me. I've just followed this thread post by post and he had an attitude with a lot of people, it's uncalled for.

As for giving it a shot, if you're comfortable doing this kind of thing, just know you don't have a chance of bricking it so long as you follow the instructions closely. Worst case scenario is it won't unlock. I have an active and ran both methods without an issue whatsoever, it just didn't unlock.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] landshark68:
Android M has not been release for the retail Verizon GS5, so therefore there are no Touchwiz based Android M ROMs.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] brianthomasjamiel:
S5 Unlock help

can you possibly read above at my issue and help me i have no idea what im doing wrong
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
Jeez, you want an ETA next??:p
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
First my assumptions is that I don't need access to ADB tools or a computer if I'm doing Method 2.

and I'm using the "Terminal Emulator for Android" app by Jack Palevich, top result in Play Store.

I feel like a noob, but when you're referring to the internal storage, are you referring to:

a) / -> root of the phone

b) /storage/sdcard0 or /storage/emulated/0 -> root of the internal SDcard

c) /root/ -> root directory on phone

I basically copied the samsung_unlock.bin file to all those directories, just in case.

Also for clarity, in step 6, "cd /storage/sdcard/0/" -> shouldn't this be either "cd /storage/sdcard0/" or "cd /storage/emulated/0"?

When I put type in "chown root.root samsung_unlock", I still get either the error "No such file or directory" or I also got "bad mod" when I was messing with running the command for different directories.

I must be missing a simple step or something. I am far from an expert, but I understand basic unix/linux commands.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] brianthomasjamiel:
ive tried both file paths on my computer for method one and on my phone for method two got errors both time about those not being directories
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] smtpher:
What does the terminal say if you run "ls -l"?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] brianthomasjamiel:
didn't think it was that much to ask considering i was hammering at this all night to get it to ****ing work and all that was accomplished was me formatting my phone internally and forgetting i hadn't given it anything to boot too so that was a fun adventure but this unlock hasn't worked for me yet and yes im running on a verizon s5 but errors left and right. so i dont think its a problem i ask for a bit of help since this instructions were hard to interpret
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TioCareca:
So i follow the op and i have dev bootloader, i flash twrp and cm13 and lost imei... Any idea?

EDIT: I flash stock by odin and recovered imei...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
[MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] sorry for bothering you once again, but I failed to mention that my s5 is an s5 active. Would that be enough difference to stop this from working, or would an original s5 still have a possibility of unlocking. I'm corresponding with the folks on the AT&T forum, so would just like some insight if possible.

Thanks again!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] brianthomasjamiel:
exploit is a busted mess atm
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] beaups:
Exploit works just fine.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
It lists all the files/directories in the "/" directory of the phone including the "samsung_unlock.bin" file I copied over.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TioCareca:
Maybe was my fault in some step of the way... I flashed stock and recovered imei...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] samccfl99:
Well I am no novice and I am rooted with custom rom(s), but if the wise ones say it won't work, then I tend to believe them. It seems the only way to really tell is to do it and try to flash TWRP. People keep saying that FF flashes TWRP, but who knows on the G900A. I suppose using Odin it might tell you right away it would not work. I do not know much about a real recovery, just SS. I see some people on the G900V are even having problems.

Still I will be watching the thread.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] N4styN1ghtm4r3:
Oh I understand, and if you want to wait, that's your choice, I just haven't heard if it would make a difference between an original and an active.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] smtpher:
Can you post a screenshot of the results?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
You have to click the imei part to see the actual ID. I though this at first but then I clicked it and behold, imei is fine. Phone number etc. is listed under there as well.