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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
I failed, miserably failed. After more then 24 hours spent looking for the solution, avoiding going to work, my conclusions are that we're a step too early to unlock this 900V and use it as normal 900F.

I installed with Safestrap the SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO, followed by wipe and instllatin of xXx_NoLimits_4.8_G900FXXU1CPF3, but the installation hanged.. somehow, I don't know, I waitied 50 min then I extracted the battery.

I'll try with G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!), news of this days, I'll probably never have bootloader unlocked, but at least I can go work and use my new phone
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] sammynoob:
How do I flash the VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip All of the methods I can think of require root such as flash fire and safetystrap I'm on Pd1 by the way with Cid 15
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
I proceed with method 2, failure.

Phone is rooted, I installed under safestrap recovery the Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip, rebooted, it wrote that is upgrading app, then on phone the new icon. Started it, allowed root access, waitied until asked me yes, typed yes. It was a stupid retutn like "time to complete". No success words, no automatic reboot. In download more it said custom, any "developer mode" found.

Phone still locked, can't upload TWRP

Metrod 3, failure:

After flash SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip with safestrap (success), then power off the phone (manually), and power on directly to recovery it said "this is not sea... (I don't remember).

The phone is not unlocked, the opposite!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Are you following the directions are you using odin and flashing the firmware tar and making sure binary is official in download mode. Also if the bootloaders is not unlocked how are you flashing xXx_NoLimits_4.8_G900FXXU1CPF3 rom?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
I tried all my best, I followed your instructions till the end, phone is rooted, safestrap working, but I failed to flash every rom I tried, even ones for locked bootloader.

What this phone has? SD card isn't working (it was working when I bought the phone, after flashing with G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar seems not being recognize anymore, and on safestrap (also there no sd) it said me that it can't mount the internal storage. Is this normal?

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I think the problem is that after the reboot cycle for root, when I'm at phone and opening kingoroot, then busybox, then safestrap, the phones boots with custom in logo.. and I see custom also in download mode. I tried to flash VZW_BOK3_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 but keeps in custom, what can I do??

Maybe it's because of that I can't install any rom? can't unlock, and so on?

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I think the problem is that after the reboot cycle for root, when I'm at phone and opening kingoroot, then busybox, then safestrap, the phones boots with custom in logo.. and I see custom also in download mode. Before it was official till the boot, but I need Safestrap for flashing.. how can I do without? I tried to flash VZW_BOK3_KERNEL_ONLY.tar.md5 but keeps in custom, even G900V_Firmware_PB1.tar.md5, what can I do??

Maybe it's because of that I can't install any rom? can't unlock, and so on?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] gaythoughts:
Verizon Issue

I'm running CM on Straight talk and only get 1x max (texts and calls work fine). What is your preferred network type set to? I've also set the APN's to your recommendation. Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Please ask elsewhere, this so a bootloader thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Try a different sd card or put it in the computer and reformat it fat 32

Thats because the rom is rooted and modified

You shouldnt have kingroot installed if you followed directions. King root is only their until you use supersume to replace it with SuperSu. Did you do that?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
Hi, thank you for answer.

I just noticed I've CID with 11, this is why I didn't succeed. I've found a way to check it and I warmly suggest you to report theese instructions in the main thread (look down).

Anyway I rooted it, but SD doesn't work. Yes it's formatted FAT32, do you confirm me that with rom G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar the SD is working? Maybe to me isn't working because I've CID 11? Because I read in some ROM here for LL5.0 that SD card is "fixed".

The phone I bought is Verizon and was mounting a LL5.0 with sim unlocked, and the SD was working that time. Then I flashed G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar and I'm stuck there since that time, cause I can't find a ROM for my phone working.

Do you have any suggesion for a ROM 6.0.1 that works on CID 11? Thank you!

PS: kingroot for me works, it's not working just for chainfire.flash_0.50.apk, but when I install your Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip the SU app is installed and it lets chainfire works.

Root it (kingoroot will be enough), install xplore from Lonelycatgames, go to settings and set the app to work with root.

Open with internal hex editor the file /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid. If the number you see in that file starts with 11 it's a Toshiba.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Post after post about its not working you could have saved yourself and me a lot of time by reading the OP. All I can say is wow!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
I'm already writing a detailed guide for beginners, clarifying many aspects and step-by-step walkthrough, when I'll solve this issue I'll finish+post it, that will reduce all complains and help people save a lot of time. Your efforts on my case will not be wasted, beleieve me.

May you kindly answer my questions up? Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] captivated1971:
I know the op stated not for AT&T . But is the bootloader for pb1 AT&T not the same as pb1 for Verizon? Just different in a sense that hardware may be different ? Or have they hid the unlock code in different places per bootloader?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
And this is how such people become senior members:)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
I guess reading the OP is too hard for you?

Look at the first part of the OP. Do I need to put it back in size 8 font? Apperantly it was the only way people pay attention.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
Guys, shame on me, what I can say. I read that but I see Verizon and AT&T, since on logo I've Verizon I guessed it was that without reading the file (it needs to root to see it).

I'm gonna post a thread with all good infos for newbies to excuse me, and you will notice a reduction of this problems.

By the time may you please help me finding a ROM to install on my phone? With the Verizon ROM I can't place SIM card and I can't read SD. My phone is out of any usage. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
So you know you don't need root to read such file

You can even just run

cat /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid

No root needed :/

Also the fact you skipped when we say to read EVERYTHING is 100% your fault. Also most people don't understand the chip difference, that's why we provided the basics

Also if you post a duplicate thread for newbies I guarantee I will notice no such reduction in issues.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
can I kindly ask you if you know anything I can upload on CID11? I can't use more my phone. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
No there is not, we have already said that too

CID 11 can root Lollipop, that's it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
well, *any* rom that lets me use the sim card (not Verizon) and SD slot back again. Rooted or not..

The actual ROM doesn't let me use them.. so phone is useless. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LuckyLizard:
Hello. now that I have unlocked the bootloader and installed CWM recovery, can I Uninstall the unlocker terminal apk?

Enviado desde mi SM-G900V mediante Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
STOP ASKING ABOUT ROMS IN THIS THREAD. NO ONE HERE WILL HELP YOU!!!!

What? If you've already unlocked the bootloader WHY would you install the Unlocker apk? Just Enjoy a unlocked Device!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LuckyLizard:
I am referring to the samsung_bootloader_unlocker.apk that is in this tutorial and it's used to unlock the bootloader and to be able to install CWM recovery. I think that once the bootloader is unlocked I don't need to have that apk installed anymore, but I wanted to be sure.

Enviado desde mi SM-G900V mediante Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Sorry, dyslexia got the best of me... Thought you said "install" not "uninstall" yes, remove the apk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LuckyLizard:
Great. Thanks, I just Uninstalled it. Flashing MM Rom without losing root is my next step.

Enviado desde mi SM-G900V mediante Tapatalk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
Been having the hardest time with this stuff recently. I read the forums every day and it just gets more confusing.

I was on PB1 with unlocked bootloader.. Installed CM13. How do I go back to PB1 ROM now? Can someone please just lists the steps quick with any files needed.. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
go in the beginnig of the guide http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370

Wipe all and install the main rom, and u'll be in PB1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
I appreciate the response but all the links to other threads with tons of info are what makes it confusing. Are you saying to boot to recovery.. Wipe.. Then install VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V8.zip??

If that's what you mean isn't that the same as flashing a PB1 ROM in recovery? Because I've already wiped and flashed the stang5litre ROM which did not work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Barabba11:
search for this file: G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar.md5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
Just install any pb1 based rom you want.

Make sure to flash a pb1 based kernel also.

All of this can be done in twrp.

The is no need to Odin and start all over.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
Hey thank you for the reply. I have already wiped and flashed a PB1 ROM but it would not boot. Do you happen to have a link for a PB1 kernel?? I'm leaving for vacation in the morning and I'd like to get back to PB1 first.

Are you sure the bootloader isn't the issue stopping me fr booting after installing a PB1 rom or is it 100% the kernel? Thanks again
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
Is your bootloader pb1 or pd1?

Regardless it should still boot I believe.

Here is stock pb1 kernel.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24545070682210922

Sorry to jumping in the thread like this.

Just helping out. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
Does this help or do I have to check download mode to see the bootloader. I went from PB1 everything to CM13
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
You'll be fine with flashing a PB1 rom and kernel then.

I've gone between cm and stock based a good number of times with no issues.

Make sure to wipe system, data, cache, and dalvik.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] i9192droid:
Recovery 3.0.2-2 cant read external sd... must i flash 3.0.0 or what can i do?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
No luck. Here's everything I've done.

Originally on PB1 everything and went to CM13

-wiped everything and flashed stang5litre PB1 ROM

-flashed PB1 kernel

Would not boot past the Samsung screen again. At this point I'm guessing the only thing that makes sense is when I flashed CM13 it changed my bootlader?? and I can't flash it back via recovery?

Really wish we had clear instructions for this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
CM13 will not change your bootloader.

I guess for safe measures Odin to pb1 and root again then unlock again.

That's crazy though.

I go between cm based roms and tw all the time testing things.

Never had a problem.

Have you tried the stock pb1 deodex?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
Nope but I can try it right now. Do you have the link please? Now that I think about it I could have sworn I heard people talk about CM upgrading your bootloader to a MM bootlader and that you had to downgrade the bootloader back to LP if you wanted LP firmware. Ugh

EDIT: I found it in the OP. It worked!! I'm back on PB1 now. Thanks for the help I really appreciate it. So many people said I had to flash completely stock in Odin and start over. The weird part is why it would not boot stang5litre.. it was the same download I used the first time I installed it. Oh well
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Kiraisuki:
Can anyone help me? I have a Verizon Galaxy S5 (G900V) and I've tried all 4 above methods, and nothing worked.

The first method got to the part where you flash SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip, and after that, it reboots to the OS. I try to boot to recovery (not safestrap) and it says "recovery booting" "recovery is not seandroid enforcing" then it switches to a screen that says "secure fail: recovery" and "start up failed" "your device didn't start up successfully. Use the Verizon Software Repair Assistant on a computer to repair your device."

Any time I try anything involving the samsung_unlock script, I type "Yes" and hit enter after granting SU access with SuperSU, and all that happens is it prints out a string of letters and numbers that it calls my CID, then says "don't try this on a non-samsung eMMC, seriously." and just drops back to a blank prompt. What do I do?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bren123:
Sorry It means your Cid starts with 11 and you have a Toshiba emmc chip and your device cannot be unlocked at this time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
no problem. glad it worked out.

I've never had to odin back to stock when switching between tw and cm/aosp roms
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] i9192droid:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
Jrkruse, do you plan on making a guide for unlocked LP bootloader running a MM ROM to upgrade to a MM bootloader? I'm currently running Resurrection Remix MM on pb1. Was thinking about updating to pf4. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
There's one in the OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
I saw the one for if your running a TW ROM, is it the same steps then? Or do I have to flash a TW rom then follow the steps?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
If you are running custom stuff, the bootloader partition is write protected. To remove write protection stock recovery and kernel must be flashed(if I recall) and then upgrading the bootloader is possible.

[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] can correct me if I'm wrong but yeah, you need to be o. Touchwiz to upgrade(touchwiz rooted I think?)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
Just saw in post #2, Here is the procedure for updating firmware of already on lollipop, is that the procedure your taking about?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bbvd:
Can someone help me out here.

I've been running the unlocked boot loader for the last 3 months and it's been awesome, with a couple small exceptions. When I first got the boot loader unlocked I encountered a SIM card reading issue.

If the phone would lose power without being properly shut down it would not connect to any networks. In fact, if I turned on the Airplane Mode, I wouldn't be able to turn it off without rebooting. The phone would then randomly reboot over and over and over until after rebooting for about 500 times it would magically be able to connect and then all of the sudden the phone would be stable again. I thought that originally the EFS partition was corrupted but that wasn't the case, I couldn't figure it out. It's still ongoing random thing that I'd like to solve.

Another thing that just happened is that the phone decided it would not longer connect to any data networks. I've tried updating to a newer version of CM13, I've tried wiping data, factory reset and backups to last good known state, NOTHING helped.

I just wiped the phone again, restored it and it connected to a 3G network for about 30 seconds, then I looked at it wrong and the phone got pissed off and flipped me the bird while disconnecting from data.

Phone calls work, text messages work. MMS sometimes works, everything else does not.

Does ANYONE have any idea what might be going on here??

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Indyultra:
Doesn't sound like a bootloader issue, head over to the CM thread. I know early builds were prone to reboots. Try Resurrection Remix .

Sent from my GM-G900V
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bbvd:
This issue has been ongoing since day one of unlocking the bootloader. I was on stock Verizon room when I unlocked the phone and the issue was occurring then. I switched over to CM13 hoping it would fix it, but it didn't.

The thing that makes me think it's a bootloader issue is that a full factory wipe doesn't fix it, full restore from last good known backup doesn't fix it, re-flashing a room from scratch doesn't fix it.

Also, isn't Resurrection Remix a CM based rom, so if the glitch is in the CM source code, it would be present in all other CM based roms. Right?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] djr4x4:
Sounds more like a phone is about to take a dump on you..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Your right Stock boot.img and stock recovery.img must be installed before odin will flash bootloaders and any time your bootloader unlocking you need to have TW rom installed
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] Does the pf4 ROM come with a newer updated bootloader? I'm unlocked already but curious because if it will benefit new mm ROM's I'll go through the hassle of updating then unlocking my bootloader again.

Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] LuckyLizard:
Are you using it outside US?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] nictabor:
Hopefully someone can assist, as I've tried multiple methods as I've gone through this thread.

I'm on PD4 rooted at the moment, with an unlocked bootloader. I currently have no wifi and the softkeys don't work.

I saw the section at the bottom of the first page of the thread about wifi fix; I've attempted the process several times and still am having no luck. I'm not sure if it's the ROM that I'm flashing or what, but everything on my phone was functional before beginning the root/unlock process.

Any assistance (including recommendations/links to specific files/ROMs) is greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bbvd:
No, in US on Verizon network
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Goto verizon and get a new sim card

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If your on pd1 unlocked bootloader you can flash pf4 roms you don't have to update bootloader to pf4 if you don't want too

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I just want everyone to be aware that I will be focusing most of my attention on the S7 phone since root method has been found. I will continue support of s5 but on a more limited basis
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bbvd:
The SIM card has been replaced many times. It's not the issue. Thanks for your help though and the awesome work you've been doing with the developing the tools. Keep up the great work.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
If you return the phone to stock does it work? If not and you say you replaced the sim card, then it must be a hardware issue, sounds like you might need a new phone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
I'm on pb1 so I should go through the process of doing a upgrade to PD1 twice so it gets the bootloader upgraded and then unlock my bootloader again and then I can do the PF4? Sorry to bug you man I just want the most recent bootloader if it does indeed get updated.

Thank you again sir.

[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION].
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Why would you want the most recent BL if PD1 will work? You asked for the most recent modem in another thread. So I'm thinking you may have "what's what" confused...there's differences in Bootloader, Firmware, Kernel and Modern. So, if JrKruse said users are good on PD1 bootloader running PF4 ROM's. Then take his word on it....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
He said if you're on pd1. I'm on pb1. I think you might be confused or drunk either way it's all good. Thanks though.

No rudeness intended though seriously. I'm just thinking he said pd1 and not pb1 for a reason that's all.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] TheShadowfox:
Running a G900V and used safestrap to flash. Samsung unlocker did shop up, after I hit yes I get a readout of my CID and a message about non-samsung eMMC. I typed yes one more time and got a barrage of the letter y's. I cant find anything like that in the original instructions. Any assistance?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Stupifier:
Read the original instructions again (especially the BIG RED TEXT!!!). Obviously you have a non-Samsung eMMC so you, and many others, currently cannot unlock bootloader!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ozz200127:
Where is the site for different modems and kernels
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/modem-modems-t3154630
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
No, i was't impaired when replying...LOL i took it you were already on MM because you had asked for the most recent Modems and mistakenly read your version to be PD1 nor PB1...but you'd be surprised on how many users get the Bootloader, Firmware, Kernal and Modems confused...Hope you got your device running as needed..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bbvd:
Yeah, it works just fine under stock. I tried it when someone else asked earlier in the thread and everything worked as it should (other than having a crappy Verizon bloatware filled OS).

The thing that makes me think it is not a hardware issue is because it happens after every software update that I do. The 4G LTE works like a charm, then I do a nightly update (when I see significant enough changes) and the phone goes crazy with not being able to read the sim card. It starts rebooting every few minutes and then after a certain number of reboots it engages the sim card and connects to the APN. If it was a hardware issue, the pattern would be different and it would occur at other times, not just during the software updates or hard reboots when I pull the battery. It almost sounds like there is an issue with the kernel accessing the hardware.

Anyways, at this point it is just annoying as crap to have to deal with it. I wish there was a way to figure it out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bryanx86:
Probably have to manually set your apns

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Upgrade your bootloader to the same as your baseband

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Upgrade your bootloader to the same baseband and it should work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] secretstars:
[deleted because i realized what i was doing wrong!!]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] kazuma5401:
Thank you