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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mrwoojoo:
Seems the lock is referring to some firmware lock to prevent flashing maybe. I know little about smart phones but it seems like unless I turn that on in security settings (or maybe via google or samsung account) that its of no concern, as my boot screen says its off.

Which now leaves me with root and safestrap. And if I read this correctly, its going to downgrade the kernel, the ultimately replace boot code then put the proper (pg2) kernel back in place. A workaround.

So here is a question. On my straight talk g900v, I rooted it with twrp and supersu 278. Messed with maverick and another, and swapped back and forth, made my own backup images, etc. I have had issues with the mobile data working at all, probably due to the rooting. I called them and they could change some settings on thier end and it worked again. To be clear, it might pick up 1x but no longer 3g. Its supposed to be 4g though. Thats perhaps no longer working because of the flashing lol.

Now I have this used g900v that is a verizon phone, and with the sim card from the walmart-bought g900v it works and gets 4g. My thought was that I wanted either of these phones that lets me have both 4g and twrp and root. I don't really care about custom roms right now, I care about the apps and root, but also am big into images rather than reinstalling and setting up things. On pc I use macrium images and its not uncommon to replace an image a few times a week as I tear things apart (or use vmware).

So, is there any insight on what is likely to happen with this verizon g900v in terms of it not working mms or data without issues?

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] madden1234:
What method should I use? LRX21T.G900FXXU1POK5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You don't have a verizon S5, not for you, OP clearly states such

if you do have a Verizon S5, you aren't even on an official firmware, and also probably don't have root. If you have Root, it might work, but i would rather you start over with PB1 first.

if you still wish to try and unlock on the OK5 G900F firmware, just follow method 2
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
Am I an idiot? Probably...

But I was still on the old BOK3 based BS Free Rom by JKruse. I wanted to update to a more current Marshmallow or Nougat Rom, so I was under the impression I needed to update my firmware/bootloader to at least PF4 or something similar. I've already unlocked my bootloader awhile back, so I followed the instructions under "Directions To Update Or Downgrade Bootloaders

If you have already Unlocked your bootloader and are running TouchWiz Rom(Stock kernel)"

And now my external SD Card got wiped. Was that expected and I missed that memo? I thought that the SD Card was only wiped when unlocking bootloader and not updating it...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
anytime you update, the process relocks, flashes, unlocks. Blame VZW
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
So my SD Card data is all gone for good? At least most of my photos are backed up to Google Photos. My Titanium Backup is probably gone though. I knew I should have used the upload to cloud option...aggh.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Honestly, you can try DiskDigger....I've used it a good many times and you'll be surprised on what it will recover....worth a shot....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
Thanks, I'll give it a shot. Looks like my phone won't boot now. Trying to find an BOK3 based firmware/kernel so I can load with Odin. The only ones I can find are for flashing in Safestrap/TWRP.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] lickwid:
I just formatted the SD card and called it a day. Running CM14.1 now to see how I like it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kirbycrusher13:
Method 2 doesn't work. The phone doesn't turn off or anything. Any help? I already have Substrate and root.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
depends on your version of android and if you have supersu or kingroot
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kirbycrusher13:
Doesn't matter, my CID is 11 and 11 can't be unlocked :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
you didn't do that first...?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kirbycrusher13:
I thought this worked on a Toshiba emmc as well.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
are you serious...?

This is why i keep saying people don't read
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
I agree....!!! And they wonder why people are anal or not "helpful" with their responses to questions such as this or any other similar questions that are WRITTEN in the first section of the OP.....come on guy's and girl's.....lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tdurdenn:
So if I unlock the bootloader for PB1 does that mean that my kernel will be modified like it was with PG2?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Rakuu:
You should add a little codeword to the end of the op to make sure people read it :P Egg drop kills itself if you don't go through the whole config and turn off the settings that make sure you read it.

Maybe add somewhere "If you want support your message must start with 'Dear queen getex,' or you will be ignored" :pp
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
the sad part is i almost made the downloads all zips with passwords and was going to change it so that the password was hidden in the OP >.>
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Beeko:
I'm a firm believer in natural selection.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Rakuu:
Why not both?:D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
cause i'm sure all we are gonna get it people posting in the thread going "whats the zip password" 200+ times a month
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ondabirdhouse:
Question, is that the same PG2 rom from the other thread?

DEODEXED

Knox Removed!

Amazon Bloat Removed

Verizon Bloat Removed

Rooted!

Hotspot Fix!

If so, does anyone by chance have a stock PG2 room with unlocked bootloader? Looking to upgrade/transition from PF4 to PG2 easily with working rootswitch so i can continue to Pokemon go and Android pay on the fly.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
If you're rooted, then you still be unable to use Android Pay and PokeMon...due to your rooted....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
i believe he's using a root switch to allow it to work by disabling root when he needs it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ondabirdhouse:
That is correct!!! After patching the ramdisk I just toggle root with rootswitch and I have full Pokemon go and android pay functionality. It took a few tries to get it to work but starting with a stock rom makes things easier to accomplish. I'm on MM 6.0.1 PF4 and I'm looking to update to PG2 with a Stock unlocked bootloader rom image.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bobcus Leper:
Great guide [MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION]! I had never unlocked the bootloader on my GS5 before, and this process was a breeze. Great instructions and color choices, making the thread easy to follow. Good thing I am not a noob.:angel: I'm now up and running CM14.1.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
I know I cheesed off [MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION] pretty bad, but I'm out of luck upgrading to PG2.

What I did:

-I was on BS_FREE_BPB1 Android 5.0 with an unlocked bootloader. My SElinux is Enforcing

-Flashed TWRP_Prepare (Is this still the version to use, despite saying PF4?)

-rebooted and immediately entered SS

-Flashed SS PG2 Bootloader and phone shut off

-rebooted directly to TWRP and wiped everything except external SD (twice)

-flashed VZW_PG2 ROM in OP

-rebooted device and let it sit. It passed the Samsung boot screen and sits on the red Verizon screen. Even at 100% battery, I let it sit for hours until the battery died.

-Clearing caches did nothing. Just for grins, I tried another ROM after the same process and same result.

My fear is that since the kernel is enforcing that prevents boot. Do I need to do something else to upgrade the kernel, or modem, or bootloader prior to upgrading to PG2? Last time I upgraded to PB1 from NI2, I had to completely wipe everything and unlock the bootloader again, reroot, then upgrade ROMs. Hoping it's something simple I missed and don't have to go through the entire "Method 1" again.

EDIT: Duh, guess I needed to update BL to PD1 before I could install MM ROMs. I still have enforcing SELinux, but I'm guessing that's a product of the ROM I flashed...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mattnin:
Just updated the wife's s5 running NI2 to the latest CM13 and using the BL unlock instructions in this thread. I used method 2. Seems to be running superbly and glad her phone is up to date. Thanks so much getex!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mattnin:
The battery usage seems somewhat high on my wife's s5. Would running the OE1 modem be causing that vs PB1? Does the modem firmware also affect wifi? She is running the latest official CM13. Thanks for the help!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Hi, the wifi is in the HLOS

The way I understand it, the modem.bin is for the main radio, but the HLOS is for the LTE modem and wifi radio(and more stuff, someone clarify)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] maw230:
Forgive my ignorance, but shouldn't method 2 be marked as "Easiest"? Seems much more straight forward than method 1.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
lacks MM
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mattnin:
I'm hoping my question isn't out of the scope of this thread...

I used method two to unlock and flash TWRP coming from OE1. Immediately after that, I wiped dalvik, cache, data and flashed CM13. So the phone still has the OE1 modem. Are there problems because I didn't update to MM before flashing CM13? The phone seems to be working good.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
it is out of this threads scope

no you have no issues
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] maw230:
Lacks marshmallow? What does this mean?

OH I see. So if I'm on lollipop method 2 should be easiest. Ok.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] maw230:
Went through all steps successfully until verifying it says Mode: DEVELOPER in download mode. Mine does not. It still says CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official as well.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Is your device an eMMC 15 chip?

Sometimes you have to do it twice
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] maw230:
Second time did the trick. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cyberjunkie151:
what now????

Ok guys Im new at this not dumb but didnt follow instructions.....I have a verizon SM-G900V that was rooted a few mo nths ago I decided I was going to play around with the bootloader deal to run some custom roms.....Now I stuck in boot I can get to recovery it says Im no longer G900VVZW2BOK3 but some how I am at G900VVRU2BPB1.... NOW MY BIGGEST HURDLE IS THE SD CARD SLOT WAS DAMAGED MONTHS AGO SO BOOT FROM SD SLOT IS NOT A OPTION.......please help WHAT NOW....IS APPLY UPDATE FROM ADB and if so what do I use I have never used this option before
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] PalmCentro:
Go into download mode and flash PB1 full stock.

If you don't have a working SD slot then you won't be able to unlock your bl....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mlauzon:
I have a Verzion "unlocked" Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V.05) w/ Android 5.0 [LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOC4] on it. How can I tell exactly which hardware version this is, so if I do find someone to bootloader unlock this phone, that they don't use the wrong method..?!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
Everything you need to know is in OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You have 2 options, unlock your bootloader and stay on OC4 or unlock the bootloader by using the MM unlock method......just want to let you know before jumping that there's options if you're unsure of the firmware/bootloader versions....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mlauzon:
This is beyond my abilities, I cannot do this at all, and will end up bricking my phone, and since I have a credit score of 0, going into a carrier and getting a zero-down phone is not possible, so if I brick my phone, I will not have a phone until I save up hundreds of dollars to by the phone outright. So, while the info may be in the OP, I'll state it again, it is beyond my abilities.

See above.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Yeah, i saw your post. I really don't think you'll actually "BRICK" your device. SoftBrick, which is basically bootloop or stuck on something, possibly. But brick won't happen unless you flash/Odin the incorrect firmware or something that you shouldn't. But the question is, are you even Rooted? No mention of that. So if you aren't, be safe and stay stock. But there's plenty of info and user's that's able to help....just do your research first.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mlauzon:
No, I am not rooted, because rooting doesn't work until the bootloader is unlocked, at least on this phone...I've tried both KingoRoot & Kingroot, both fail, and it appears due to the bootloader.

I don't want to stay on stock, here is the reason:

Have you ever seen what Verizon does to Android on all the phones they sell. They basically make it impossible to use unless you have a Verizon account. Right now I have a roaming account with T-Mobile -- this account has now been turned off, so I am back on my pay-as-you-go Telus account -- because I was in the states for 2 months, just waiting for it to be shut off. But, because of the Verizon stuff, it's making the phone constantly trying to stay connected, but it's killing my battery, there are features that you can't use in Android because Verizon again wants you to have an account to use them.

Also, CM14.1 is Android 7, which Cyanogen has gotten to work on the S5, and it would get rid of all the Verizon ****!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] cyberjunkie151:
I got it back stock then rooted......So there is no way possible to unlock bootloader...Im finding all need sd sloy...if so is it possible to just hardware vchange sd and sim slot I have had this phone 4 years and have been proud
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Unfortunately you're incorrect. You can still root your device while still being on a LOCKED Bootloader.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mlauzon:
Mine won't root, don't you think I have tried multiple times, it fails all the time...so yes, at least this phone that I have requires the bootloader to be unlocked first.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You obviously haven't done your homework for the VZW G900V S5 and apologize for being off topic. You don't use KingRoot and never have for the OD5 and below bootloaders...If you're on OC4, you can odin back to NCG, then use Towleroot, install SuperSU, then you can install both or either FlashFire or SafeStrap recoveries and then, if you want to stay on OC4, flash Muniz_ri's Update to OC4 and keep root or any other LP rooted stock ROM and then install a Custom ROM of your choice. But as you mentioned, you don't want to learn and for someone to do it for you...which that ain't gonna work because you need to know what you're doing in case something happens as far as bootloops, force closes, etc......look in the General Section of this VZW Forum for answers......again, apologize for being OT guy's.....:D

Also, i forgot to add/mention. Unless you know what your CID (eMMC chip) is, you won't know if you're able to unlock your bootloader or not. If your CID is a 15 then you're able to unlock your bootloader. If your CID is an 11 then unfortunately you're unable to......
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] gedavis:
If you read the Op in this thread it says requires root to unlock the bootloader it even has a link to the instructions to get root
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] stang5litre:
OK 1st not sure rooting is a good idea for you at all as 1. You stated you have a credit score of 0. Not sure how you managed that but oook, 2nd you said you have no clue what so ever about the process on how to root or even check to see what Cid you have..... 3rd Your wrong on the bootloader

As you need ROOT 1ST before you can unlock a booloader. 4. There is always a chance to Brick your phone when flashing. That's a risk we all take. 5. Your not taking advice given to you so why are you even on this forum? You will get no help with a bad attitude. Good luck to you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] beaups:
If you 100% can't chance a broken device you shouldn't mod it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Reading all your posts finally is quite confusing. You state you don't know what your doing but try to slap us with facts such as "you need an unlocked bootloader to get root" which is only true for Marshmallow. If you read the OP you'd wee the link to the Rooting thread which is very straight forward

I don't know where you got You need a verizon account to use these devices like at all since I have my second Verizon S5 on TMO. It works just fine, I just disabled the verizon apps, never been easier.

Also chances of brick are low especially with the SD restore method.

Your attitude isn't great and atop that you say you have no idea what your doing but try and tell us how it is. I think it's best you stay stock and sell your phone for something else since you believe you need to remove the VZW stuff
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Davest010:
I followed the instructions to the letter, and got to this step in Method 1:

"If current binary is official reboot phone and enter Rom Setup..."

But when I try to restart the phone (SM-900V), I just get the Verizon splash screen. I thought it might just be taking a while, so I let it run for about two hours, and it never advanced past that. I can boot to Download and Recovery modes, but it looks like I'm back to stock recovery. I tried flashing TWRP from Odin, but it fails. Any help would be appreciated!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Unsure at the moment, please elaborate
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Davest010:
Not sure what other information would be helpful. Do you have any particular questions?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] hyperlightdrifter:
safe to flash custom rom?

So far I've rooted my (s5 verizon) phone, replaced kingo with superSU, removed knox, and successfully unlocked the bootloader. As of right now I am still using the PB1 kernel (lollipop). My end-goal is to get CM 13 custom rom flashed on my phone. My question is: can I do it with the phone as is? Or do I need to upgrade the kernel or bootloader to MM considering that CM 13 is built on MM?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
PJ2 bootloader can still be unlocked and you can still downgrade back to lollipop. I will post files when the factory tar image is released.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
Unsure of what youre trying to say, and also i may be mistaken but didn't the s5 come out in 2014? Totally confused at what help you require? I'm sure i could be the dummy in this instance, just trying to further understand...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] chakleung:
G900h Cover G900V

Hi, is it possible for me to install a G900H by overriding the G900V after rooting the device?

I am having galaxy G5 verizon and i did root the phone, and how to activate the hotspot function without a verizon sim card?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Rakuu:
No
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] DuckMySicKK:
My reactivation lock is still on. how do I turn it off if i can't get out of the bootloop?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You can't
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] isutommyt:
Greetings, been awhile since I've tinkered with my phone...

Still on 4.4.2 NCG, but rooted and have 15 eMMC and want to be on latest PG2

Based on reading, I think the steps are

1. Go from KK bootloader to PB1 bootloader as in post #2

2. Use method #2 from OP

3. Do PG2 upgrade from OP

Sound right? Thanks for your guys' dedication btw!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mattnin:
Just rooted a galaxy S5 on PF4 using the instructions in the OP. It was a piece of cake! I'm really starting to like these galaxy s5's! The only instruction I didn't follow exactly was the part where I open KingRoot. I guess I was supposed to exit out immediately after I click "try it" but I clicked something else in KingRoot and the phone rebooted and did some download. Regardless, the phone rooted, super Sume removed KingRoot and I was successfully able to unlock the bootloader in the end. There is still a KingRoot folder in my data. Can I wipe data in twrp?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You'd be better reflashing system and wiping data. Then flash SuperSU zip in TWRP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mattnin:
Thanks GeTex. My wife's phone on the other hand was unlocked while on OE1. Lately, she has been having issues with MMS and sending photos. Should I try updating her firmware using the instructions "Procedure For Updating Firmware If Already On Lollipop"? Is it possible that could be the problem? Earlier you said it was fine that she still has OE1 firmware but I can't help but wonder if her phone needs to be updated further. I need to be real careful and backup her phone before I do any changes because she has spent so much time updating her icons and apps and home screen and what not. She is running CM13 by the way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
thats more a CM issues and probably APN settings
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Ballroomblitz:
Can I do the pg2 upgrade method from stang5litre's 5.0 developer edition with a ni2 unlocked bootloader, or do I need to upgrade to 5.0 bootloader first and then upgrade to pg2?

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] tomdt:
I must be really stupid

I am currently running rooted OK3 on my stock G900V, and would like to unlock my bootloader so I can install the rooted version of MM. I use JRKruse's Method 2, and have the following problems:

1. Flash this Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip in safestrap or flashfire

This seems to work fine. I downloaded the zip, stored it in the download folder on my internal storage, launched flashfire, selected ""Flash ZIP or OTA", selected the zip file, and hit "FLASH". The zip was apparently flashed (said flashing, scores of files scrolled by, and the phone rebooted). So far so good.

2. Reboot phone and click on SamsungUnlocker app

I rebooted the phone again, but there is no "SamsungUnlocker app" to click on in the app drawer. A search with Root Browser and X-plore for samsung*.* and samsung*.exe, did not find any file that looks like a SamsungUnlocker app. Searched the post for SamsungUnlocker and found nothing helpful. HELP!!!

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

Checked SuperSu. Working fine. No request from SamsungUnlocker for access. Changed access rule to automatically "grant" just in case that was problem. No joy.

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

Since the bootloader has always been locked prior to this, a little help as to how to "reboot to bootloader" would certainly be reasonable

7. Flash Twrp recovery using Odin

Again, have never flashed TWRP recovery since my bootloader has been locked, a little more information would be very helpful.

8. Your done!

Normally JRKruse posts are very helpful. This one seems designed to prove that if you are sophisticated enough to understand the instructions, then, well, you don't need the instructions. Duh....

If anybody is willing to help, I would appreciate it, since it is my understanding that I cannot get rooted MM on my phone without unlocking the boot loader. Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
you either don't have an emmc 15 or you didn't mount the correct partitions. try safestrap, also android doesn't use exe's :/