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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] killdawabbit:
It was the auto reboot option... I figured it out after I posted to the forum. So, supersu is installed now and I am back rooted, just on a stock MM Rom. Now I am about to check out this Phoenix Rom that got me in all of this mess to begin with, it better be worth it ?. Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
take a backup!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ImYoungxD:
I'm not sure what happened but my GPS stopped working after unlocking the bootloader.

Search does not show anyone else have this problem. It was working fine before.

I turned location on and off, mode is on high accuracy. Wifi nor gps can locate me. I've used multiple apps and none of them can pin point me. The notification bar reveals GPS is trying to locate me but nothing.

I've flashed multiple modems/firmware and still no GPS.

I'm on Lolli

Can someone help?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] faXal@21:
Thanks Everyone :) For This Great Work.

Unlock Successfully.

But One Problem This Custom Lock icon Not Removed Please help how Can remove it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
It's there because you've installed a custom recovery. And the only way to remove it is if you flash stock recovery...a user posted in here about using an app that may work....but you use at your own risk.....:silly:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
It's there for four seconds when you boot. Get over it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] PalmCentro:
Be proud with that custom icon! :p
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
if your phone is custom, it's gonna say custom, if you don't want it, flash stock.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Royal2000H:
I'm on 4.4 (NCG). I have the 15XXXXX CID. What's the most streamlined way to get to rooted 6.0.1? I ask here because I assume unlocking the bootloader must be done along the way.

(I don't need custom ROMs, just rooted 6.0.1).
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
May want to upgrade to rooted 5.0, and begin the instructions for upgrading to rooted 6.0.1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Tango Cheetahs:
Disabling "Custom" Icon on Boot Screen

Actually, not true. When I had my rooted G900V running NI2, I had Wanam Xposed. I used this Xposed module to customize the look of my notification bar and remove some annoying icons/notifications (i.e. alarm icon, full battery notification.) One of the settings actually made it disable seeing "Custom" on boot.

The "Custom" lock icon is a result of installing TWRP/SafeStrap or tripping Knox, from what I've researched. Since this requires a root and SafeStrap, that custom icon will appear. I'm not entirely sure if Wanam Xposed can still remove the icon, but I was able to. It never showed up after a reboot, even after cold boot (removing the battery and putting it back in) and hard reset. Give it a look, [MENTION=5159381]faXal@21[/MENTION]

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Did you try changing the mode to GPS only? I encountered this issue after unlocking my bootloader. High Accuracy mode couldn't locate me so I couldn't play Pokemon Go :p

Oddly enough, this issue actually followed me to my refurbished GS5 running stock PF4. Changing mode from High Accuracy to GPS only made GPS work again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Is your device unlocked? Apparently it isn't as towards Wanam's Xposed module it won't work on the unlocked Bootloader if you're on a custom recovery or custom kernel. It only works for devices running stock ROM or some custom ROM's the Dev may already modded to where it doesn't show. This has been discussed in this thread, which is actually Off Topic to what the OP is about. If he/she wants to not see the padlock, then flash the stock recovery and be done with it......just saying :silly:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Tango Cheetahs:
Sorry if the answer was off topic to the OP but I was actually giving [MENTION=5159381]faXal@21[/MENTION] a lead on trying to remove the lock and Wanam's Xposed module did just that for me. I liked having SafeStrap and seeing the custom icon was annoying. If you feel that my reply was too off topic from the OP, then I'll remove that half. New to the forums so I have to learn how this forum flows in terms of replies and content.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You're good with your replies and my apologies if i sounded "rude". Believe me if the Xposed modules would work, i would've mentioned it. As i tried that but it didn't do anything....no need to remove any of your replies, as you were trying to help. BTW, welcome to XDA and happy ROM'n :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] maw230:
For Method 2 - flashing the zip in safestrap:

It says I need to enter a terminal command. Is that on the phone keyboard or am I supposed to be connected via adb or something? From what I can tell I don't need a computer at all for method 2...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
It won't work. Every time you boot, it will retrip the flag and show back up, the reason you could remove it with safe strap was that's a one time trip, it also doesn't void a Knox flag, like this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] maw230:
For Method 2 - flashing the zip in safestrap. Do I need a pc for that at all? It mentioned entering a terminal command. Just want to make sure that the instructions include everything. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kurntech:
just ulockmine

works:cool::cool::cool::good::good::good:

verison s5 pb1 bootloader unloked

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do it on your phone
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tong6998:
Just putting this out there for others that might run into this problem.

Reason I'm putting this out there, is it can all be done from the phone if you're not near your computer!

Ran this on a brand new phone and had GPS issues because it hadn't been used yet.

PD4 unlocked bootloader for me.

If you run into the GPS issue(not working at all):

#1. Do a backup in TWRP of everything you have done untill now to save you time later to the MicroSD card

#2. MicroSD not seen by TWRP???? Download and try this version: TWRP 3.0.0-0. Flash this zip: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995309914 (thank you from another thread) right in TWRP, this should "update" your recovery to this version.

#3. Now do you backup to the MicroSD

#4. Grab VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip from Thank you jrkruse and download it to your MicroSD

#5. Wipe and clear all and now Flash VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip (this will not lock the bootloader or wipe out your recovery (it didn't for me)

#6. Boot the phone and let it fully load up. Use MAPS or something else to find your accurate location and let it get a full complete accurate lock.

#7. Power off the phone

#8. Reboot into Recovery Manually (the TWRP you flashed earlier)(Vol up+home+power), Clear/wipe cache/data/everything

#9. Restore your previous Backup.

#10. Obviously test it but mostly ENJOY!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
or just wipe cache and force update the A-GPS data... o-o
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] milesius:
Works awesome.

I did it. flashed like you said. had G900V with 444 and went to G900T 0n 601 - I did have to reflash the SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip but after that it was all good.

SO... now I have the SEANDROID not enforcing and Kernel in red letters problem at boot. Not looping and phone otherwise works better than ever.

Q:

Please correct me but will installing a custom kernel such as Imperious Curse or Hispasian fix this?

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I answered my own question. custom kernel fixed the red letters at boot. now it just has the yellow kernel text. No fix for that yet? It doesn't bother me anyway.

"had G900V with 4.4.4 and went to stock G900T 0n 6.0.1" and rooted! now with custom kernel - cool!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
You know you're not "fixing" anything, right? Nothing was ever broken that needed a fix. You're simply flashing a kernel that satisfies the conditions not to receive that message.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] milesius:
ldeveraux what is your point? if it satisfies a requirement that otherwise was a negative condition, which "fixed" it for me. I fail to see any purpose in you making this comment as it was neither helpful nor pertinent.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
I guess understanding what you're actually doing to your phone (and quoting) is above your pay grade. I'll stick to my own next time. Sorry, I was just passing on pertinent information. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] milesius:
uh huh. sounds like troll gibberish to me, but please - continue.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You 100% realize that [MENTION=1360535]ldeveraux[/MENTION] is correct

That text is not a negative condition, its not a problem, its just a warranty void message. SEAndroid not enforcing is a bootloader warning that you are running a permissive kernel which only means you have disabled SELinux so the phone has true root, because SELinux when enforcing blocks over hundreds of actions. The set warrant bit is merely your voided Knox flag, warning you that you voided your warranty.

You didn't fix anything at all, its like people complaining about the damn Custom pad lock... It doesn't change anything in fact, it write protects your bootloader so you don't idiotically wipe your bootloader and relock back to factory
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] milesius:
I do - I just found his comment to be fairly useless for everyone. I appreciate that you actually took the time to explain things in detail, thats what makes this a great forum.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tong6998:
I must of done that like 5 or 6 times and it didn't work.

A few other people mentioned the other method and it seemed to work, just people were unsure of what to flash. And seeing as TWRP 3.0.0.2-2 seems not to allow MicroSd card access to everyone, this might cover 2 birds with one stone. Figured I'd post up what worked for me as detailed as possible so others can use it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
I just used TWRP 3.0.0 no "2.2" that's what I was told to use and I unlocked fine my first attempt
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] faXal@21:
Hi Brothers!

I Have Unlocked Galaxy S5 On Lollipop BPB1 . Now I want 6.0 on unlocked bootloader. i install pd1 zip from muzri's Androidhostfile. but it has wifi and button problem i tried fixing method which is given on first page. Please Help i want 6.0 .

Sorry For Bad English
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
If You Already Have Bootloader Unlocked And On A Samsung TW Rom

Directions To Update Or Downgrade Bootloaders

Download this files

PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

TWRP_Prepare.zip

SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit

In TWRP Flash TWRP_Prepare.zip

Reboot to Download Mode

In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit If you have a 32gb phone instead of 16gb phone skip this step

Click Start

When finished on reboot watch for Safestrap Splash Screen and enter Safestrap

Now goto Power Menu/Reboot Menu and reboot to Download Mode

Make sure in download mode the current binary is Official. If it is not reflash In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit

Click Start on reboot enter Safestrap reboot back to download mode and make sure binary status is Official

If Binary Status is Official Pull battery restart and enter SafeStrap

Flash: (Choose 1 Whatever One You Choose Is The Firmware And Bootloader Version You Will Be On)

SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

Phone will Power Off.

Pull Battery enter TWRP recovery Wipe Data and System and Flash A Rom That matches Firmware For example PB1 would be a 5.0 rom PD1 Or PF4 would be 6.0.1 Rom

Will this process wipe sd card again?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Right in the op, there's a post on how to fix the WiFi and button problem, read
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No, we've disabled the SD requirement
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Lightn1ng:
Dang this bootloader is annoying. You have no idea how hard I tried to get my dev PB1 bootloader to a dev PD1/PF4 bootloader. Hell, I tried manually flashing aboot with dd. My cid is already changed. Still on PB1 :(

Edit: maybe just found the issue. I need Odin to fix it. Maybe...?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
If you listened, in order to do this you must flash I believe the stock recovery and kernel because if either are not factory, the bootloader is write protected which blocks any form of flashing to preserve dev edition status
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Lightn1ng:
I read that part, and executed it. You should know that I'm not dumb by now :P
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] carma66:
I am on 5.0, and got Developer Mode, but still Reactivation Lock(kk) ON, and i cant flash TWRP with odin, how i can flash twrp with reactivation lock ON?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Well, slap it and make it submit, clearly it doesn't wanna listen

You will know when write protect is removed when in download mode it changes current binary to official instead of custom
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You don't
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Lightn1ng:
Ok thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
if you wanna risk it, you may be able to use triangle away to accomplish it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] carma66:
I cant flash twrp to my phone? so why i follow this tutorial?

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You say this in your post:

Method 2: Unlocker via Safestrap (Easy! thanks [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]) For OE1, OK3, PB1 (LOLLIPOP)

1. Flash this Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip in safestrap or flashfire

2. Reboot phone click on SamsungUnlocker app

3. Wait and make sure to grant SuperSu access. This may take a few seconds to come up

4. type yes in the terminal screen when it ask you (Yes/No) Hit enter on the keyboard

5. wait for phone to power off

6. reboot to bootloader and verify it says MODE: Developer

7. Flash Twrp recovery using Odin

8. Your done!

But i still cant flash YWRP with Odin.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Lightn1ng:
Doesn't triangle away attempt a write to mmcblk0boot0, which was unprotected on previous phones but is a VERY special eMMC region now?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Is why i said you could risk it, others report it worked but i'm sure it's a bad idea. Otherwise you need to do the flash dance
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
If your so good at reading the op, then surely you read this line

It's in a giant box that says "WARNINGS" like... I can't even
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] carma66:
Ohh, i see now.

Sorry but i am new with this device.

you know how to turn off REACTIVATION LOCK? any tutorial or something please?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Lightn1ng:
It's in settings > security afaik, assuming you can still boot.

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@GeTex

Darn, it looks like you were right after all. I flashed the stock PB1 boot.img and recovery.img, and the Binary Status changed to official, and now the bootloader flashed properly. Thanks! :D

I'd love to know how the write protection works though. It wouldn't write even on CM13, but in theory a custom kernel should be able to circumvent this.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] carma66:
I got it.

now i have twrp 3.0.0.0

Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
As far as I know its an emmc partition flag, meaning the emmc will not accept any writes. Even from a JTAG, you'd have to turn off the write protect flag manually, I assume a simple command and argument passed to the emmc from the storage controller could do it as well, I mean its nothing more special than an SD card
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] David_RD:
Hello, I have been able to unlock the bootloader and get to PF4 (Method 1) but now when I try to boot into recovery (TWRP) I have this 'maintenance boot mode' so to get into TWRP I have to select the factory reset option and then I can boot into recovery, so I cannot make a backup before flashing a ROM or anything.

Need help with this please... I didn't even know about that mode
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You are using the wrong button combination to boot recovery, that's why
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] David_RD:
I'm using volume up + home + power as always and the strange thing is that after factory reset the same combination gets me into TWRP :confused:

I don't know how I can make this harder than it should be
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LiamLi:
Can this work on G900I？ I'm upset about this. I can't use apps which require the phone be rooted due to Samsung lock the system. Can you teach me?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] David_RD:
You were right lol, had awhile without flashing anything and forgot I have to release the power button :silly: THANKS for this awesome work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] captivated1971:
[MENTION=7664254]Tango Cheetahs[/MENTION] its most likely your APN settings since its reading a nonvzw .

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So I'm guessing this still won't work on att even using the zip method?

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I think I'll try it tomorrow
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No it will not work, you likely will hardbrick your phone and not be able to use it. Why do you refuse to reap the OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] captivated1971:
I don't refuse to read the op. No disrespect intended was just thinking a dev bootloader may not be device specific . neways I've hardbricked twice and recovered . using sdcard image to reboot into download mode. Just thought if you can debrick most s5's with a g900f image ,maybe some slim chance it would work on a 900a ,but alas hard coding is different between devices I suppose .
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Cause we added does not work on AT&T devices for fun >.> because this changes your emmc ID you could seriously damage your S5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] beaups:
Won't damage it. Just won't unlock it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Tango Cheetahs:
took it to Verizon. APN settings were correct. had to get a new phone. rooted that one, changed a few things, and took the OTA to 6.0.1. My contract was over so I'm just gonna wait and get an easier phone to root and unlock.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LordKyleTheGr8:
Download section only says PB1 and I have PF4 and want PF4

Do i just flash the G900V_Firmware_

PB1

.tar.md5, and all the other PB1 Stuff. then at the end use the SafeStrap_

PF4

_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip

Im confused, and i dont want to Brick my SM-G900V.

Please Help

Im on 6.0.1 PF4 and 15xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

And can someone tell me where I am suppost to download each file to, Please.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Do you already have SS or TWRP installed?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LordKyleTheGr8:
No

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I realized you need root after I posted, sorry. I can't get root. I'm on 6.0.1 and I want systemless root by SuperSU. But I need a custom recovery, to get it because it's a .zip

SM-G900V

I was thinkin of downgrading to 4.4.2 to use towelroot but I can't downgrade.

Then doing the method to unlock bootloader and get the systemless root by SuperSU.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Downgrade to PB1, then root, then proceed
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LordKyleTheGr8:
Question

If I already have root and safestrap, can I just skip to SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip through safestrap. then flash PF4 6.0.1 firmware?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
Ok, ok, ok.

So by some miracle I downgraded to 5.0 and then rooted with KingRoot. Along the way I think I might have flashed something I shouldn't have but everything seems alright.

I was able to install BusyBox and SafeStrap as well on the phone. My phone's eMMc starts with 15 so I'm good there too.

My only question is, if I want to load roms that are based on 6.0.1 (because I'm guessing those are generally more advanced), how would I go about doing that? Is it possible to unlock the bootloader on 5.0 and then flash 6.0.1?

Thank you in advance to anyone with suggestions.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Hahaha, this is the Unlocking thread for Unlocking the S5 Bootloader.....:)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ilovemyhoohaw:
Unlocked Verizon S5

If I purchase the app and follow all instructions, will this root method successfully work on my unlocked Verizon s5? I am using t-Mobile sim. Sorry if that sounds stupid but I'd rather ask before purchasing. Please and thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] beaups:
Purchase what? This solution is free.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
...what... Nothing linked here is purchased...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I mean... What... Like.... What...???

Glitchy post, my bad!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ilovemyhoohaw:
I'm sorry. I posted on the wrong one.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Syed Farooq:
Just bought a new vzw s5 successfully rooted and unlocked using the method above ... but literally idk how to disable the write protection. Read above comments it says that flash the stock recovery and system. Do i flash that with odin ? and where can i find that kindly suggest me some links thankyou. I'm a noob. Sorry for bad english
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] 996:
Hi Guys!

So I successfully unlocked my bootloader with method 2. Mode: Developer.

I am still on PB1, is there any way I can flash the PF4 bootloader/unlock via safestrap now? (to install 6.0 ROMs), or do I have to re-lock and re-do this process using method 1.

Thanks in advance.

M
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheTrueGatorman:
Refer to "If You Already Have Bootloader Unlocked And On A Samsung TW Rom" section.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] 996:
Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] 996:
Successfully have PF4 installed! One question though. TWRP cannot read my external SD card (for me to install a PF4 based ROM).

Has anyone run into this issue?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
Use 3.0.0-0 or 3.0.2-2 and it will read it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] 996:
It worked. Thank you very much. Went to 3.0.0-0.

Much appreciated!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] :
I went through the whole process and used KitKat (PB1) to unlock the bootloader. I then installed CM13 and surprisingly it worked, I had thought it would only work if I had Marshmallow installed or at least the bootloader as the user above me was suggesting. My question is now what the difference/benefit would be if I was to upgrade the bootloader (as I would probably have to reinstall CM13 again)? My current baseband is G900VVRU2BPB1 is that helps at all.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
With CM theres no benefit at all. My galaxy S3 is on the icecream Sandwich bootloader and it runs CM13 as well.