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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
You say nightly update. Are you talking about CM roms this is happening on? If so then that's a CM problem not a problem for here
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] bbvd:
The issue is triggered by the nightly updates, yes. But, as I mentioned in the original post, the issue occurs with the bootloader unlocked on the Verizon Stock Rom. Only time it DOESN'T happen is full stock bootloader and Verizon rom, then it's all good. Otherwise, regardless of the rom, when the bootloader is unlocked, the issue is present.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
I guess your phone is telling you to keep it stock
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] eitrnel:
So...i managed to unlock the bootloader tnx!

can i downgrade to NK2 now? cuz i still get:

i've understand that i cannot downgrade the bootloder

so can i just delete the bootloader file from the .tar package and install the rom with odin?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
What did you lose on nk2?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] eitrnel:
LOL, i just want to install Alliance rom (Alliance_VZW_V8.1) and it said to downgrade to KitKat first. ins't right?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You sure it's an 8.1? 8.1 is a LP version. The ones made for that version(KK) are the one's made by Beanstown.....the latest one's are ported which are V10...and the same as 8.1 is ported
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] eitrnel:
Yep, according to the installation guide i saw, i need downgrade to kitkat first.

maybe its out of date?

BTW, im currently have ok3 firmware (rooted + unlocked bootloader)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mattwood2000:
I'm having a hell of a time with this. I have tried multiple times to get a PD1 unlocked bootloader installed but no luck.

I am using the method posted for folks having issues with the SDCard. My PB1 bootloader was previously unlocked. Download mode showed Samsung Official Binary and Developer Mode.

I flashed the PB1 kernel and firmware md5 via ODIN.

When I run the MM Bootloader Unlocker app it installs but it never launches a terminal window. The ROM I am on is the stock VZW PB1 version (G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar) which I rooted and installed busybox and then used to unlock the bootloader per my previous comments.

Now, call me crazy, but the stock VZW ROM does not have any terminal programs installed by default. Is there one that the APK is looking for, or is the MM Bootloader Unlock program supposed to launch its own compiled-in terminal?

Is there simply a command list I can follow to push the new PD1 bootloader and then unlock it on the command line manually instead of fighting the no terminal emulator issue? I assume the reason for launching the terminal is simply to ./samsung_unlock once the PD1 bootloader is burned, no?

What am I missing?

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Amazing123:
Ok I guys I would really appreciate the help. I am kind of a noob at this, but I am on the latest version for my Verizon Galaxy S5 which is marshmallow and I want to root it. What do I do? Please help. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] SoccerRef12:
Replied to this on the rooting pb1 thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
Start with downgrading
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Wrong thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] eitrnel:
can someone help me? i want to install clean rom (with out all the VZ crap) and to be able to enable more langs with language enabler.

what rom should i install?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Bootloader thread, not a ROM thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
..

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I am not having any luck and I am following the instructions exactly. I now found the instructions in the OP.

Here is what I am following.

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Directions To Update Or Downgrade Bootloaders

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

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Once again I did another wipe and clean install of stock rooted PB1 and let it boot once. I then followed the above instructions. After flashing PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5 and S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit my phone rebooted and I entered safestrap right away. I rebooted directly to download mode. Current binary still says Custom. I then rebooted to download mode and tried flashing again.. same thing still says custom. What am I missing???
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
Hello I am stuck on this part as mine still says custom even after doing the step of re flashing via odin again the AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5

Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit. Is there a way for me to get past this part? I am on a developer unlocked bootloader.

[MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION] and or [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] and or anyone here that can help me..

Edit: Update / fix for my issue.

I will give more info shortly and better explain this work around because there is a part left out that needs to be done with this solution as well.

Ok here we go. Right here is where I was able to fix this issue but I had to add a step to this resolution which was left out probably by accident by the OP.

OK I got it. I unchecked REBOOT PHONE in odin and flashed again. I rebooted the phone directly into bootloader

" USING FROM THE CURRENT DOWNLOAD MODE SCREEN (power + vol down + menu) "

and binary shows OFFICIAL. Rebooted into SafeStrap and from there into Bootloader and again it shows OFFICIAL.

I bolded the part that I had to figure out myself because I was confused and had pulled my battery and then entered download mode again which seemed to have left me still in custom instead of official. When I used (power + vol down + menu) from download mode it rebooted back into download mode and finally stated official.

[MENTION=2863416]aholeinthewor1d[/MENTION]: This is your solution to our problem.

[MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION] / [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] The original post should probably be updated to reflect this issue as it seems to have been going on for awhile now.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] aholeinthewor1d:
Actually I just kept flashing both things in Odin and after about 6 times it finally showed Samsung official binary.. weird haha

After that everything went find and I'm on Phoenix PD1
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
That didn't work for me for some reason. I had tried that multiple times. The only solution I could find was the one mentioned which fixed it instantly.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bad Bimr:
Yes flashed the No BS MM Rom Samsung Edition and all went fine. I assume the bootloader is still unlocked. Anyway to find out?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
Boot to download mode and it should say developer some where in the text.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
Or see if you have root? By far the easiest.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
Why the snark comment ace? I helped him good enough. I mean after all that's what it says to look at in the OP.

Photo of what your Bootloader should say

View attachment 3712293

Notes:​

[MENTION=3405382]Bad Bimr[/MENTION]
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
No "snark" comment.

Just providing another option.

Since locked bl s5 can't have root on mm.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
He's not locked.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
................

I will not comment anymore as not to derail the thread.

The logic shouldn't be that hard to follow.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] stang5litre:
You do know if hes on MM and has Root he still has dev mode right? Just to clear it up No reason to keep this going pls. :good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Bad Bimr:
Did that when I first flashed and did not see it say developer. Looked again and sure enough it is there in a faint grey font. Must have missed it. Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] roachkv:
Stuck on Samsung screen

I'm afraid I'm digging into a deeper hole....

I was on NK2. I was rooted, successfully unlocked my bootloader, and had TWRP 3.0.something installed. But naturally, this wasn't good enough. So I tried to update to PB1 per instructions in OP.

I was having a bear of a time getting TWRP_Prepare.zip on my external sdcard. Drag and drop from win10, adb push, copy & paste with ES Explorer on the device -- but nothing was there when I tried to install via TWRP. From what I've read I believe this has something to do with TWRP not reading the external sdcard properly. Nevertheless, I finally used TWRP Manager from my phone to select TWRP_Prepare.zip. It rebooted into TWRP recovery. I assume it installed TWRP_Prepare.zip but saw nothing to this effect, except that when I rebooted and tried to get back in to recovery, TWRP was gone. Replace by something else...maybe stock recovery?

I pressed on by installing PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5 and S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit through Odin. When the phone rebooted, I waited for a Safestrap splash screen but never saw it. The phone just booted normally. I assumed Safestrap was going to get installed along with what I flashed via Odin. Apparently that is not the case. So I powered off and booted into Download mode. No "official" binary. So I reflashed the 2 files in Odin. After the phone rebooted, I went into Settings>About Phone and saw that my baseband was PB1. When I powered off and went into download mode, I finally had an "official" binary.

At this point, I had determined that I needed to install Safestrap to proceed with flashing SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip, and so I went on over to jrkruse post Safestrap 5.0 Lollipop Recovery For KLTEVZW S5 . Not entirely sure what "Lollipop Control Center" is, I just downloaded and installed Safestrap-KLTEVZW-5.01.apk, which I then ran. It appeared to install correctly. I hit Reboot Recovery.

But when it rebooted, I still had the "stock" recovery I mentioned above. When I try to reboot the system, I get stuck on the Samsung screen. I've installed (or tried) Header_Partion_Fix_BOK3.tar.md5 through adb sideload (using the appropriate option in recovery) and Odin (while in download mode). I'm still stuck.

Before I try flashing NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and dig myself deeper into that hole I mentioned, I wanted to see if anyone has any ideas or can steer me along.

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
Odin a stock rom and reroot? Don't take my advice though. Just guessing here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
You guys have to completely power down twice when performing the unlock method....Unless something has changed, that's what I last recall and what I did to unlock the bootloader....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] abdellahboughrom:
sorry but can i use this method on lollipop
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
Yes
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
ok so quick question: im following method 2 since im on OK3, where do i get method 7. file the "twrp"? and what do i need checked/unchecked when flashing it? and what box do i flash it in? BL, AP, CP, or CSC? thanks in advanced!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
You always use the AP box for the most part. I believe method one works for all devices still. Nope lol, nvrm
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
Ok, I think I'm still gonna follow method two, it seems the easiest in my eyes. Where do I get the twrp file?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
The internet

Just find TWRP for the KLTE devices. I think everyone said ver 3.0.0.0?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/

I think its .tar links for Odin and 3.0.0.0 was what we found works, the newer ones had SD issues???
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
Ok thank you I will look, sorry I'm a noob at this, haven't done much for the s5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Link is above, I'm on ver 3.0.0-0 like I mentioned. Download the .tar and flash via AP slot
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] EternalWorth:
OK, dev guys, to sum up, is most of this just dev talk of you guys trying to get a reproducible, easy to follow protocol in place to unlock the PB1 bootloader for Lollipop/Android 5.0? It appears that if you have the PB1 S5 Galaxy, you still can't unlock your bootloader & have to just sit & look @ that Marshmallow/Android 6.0 update prompt for the time being. Much appreciate to yooz guyz.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] ldeveraux:
The emmc version dictates possibility of unlocking bootloader, not the build
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
... what the ****.... we have methods up already. if you have a 15 emmc you can unlock, if you don't you just need to wait for kexec. Is it that hard to read?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
Thank you GeTex! Method 2 worked! now to find a Marshmallow ROM
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] EternalWorth:
Hey, man, no disrespect to you since you're helping a ton of people out, but you have a double standard going on w/ your replies. I just asked a question, noob or not, & you did a bunch of replying kindly to BlueLaguna88...but I'm getting negativity right out of the gate. My emmc starts w/ 11, so I'm just checking to see if anything's been unearthed for folks w/ that flavor of S5. Wait for "kexec"? Fine, will do. Yes, it is that hard to read this stuff, especially if this isn't in your vocational or experiental toolbox. Perhaps just carry a little more patience in your quiver, man. Hopefully, the next time you need help w/ something you don't know much about, someone will take good care of you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] yossijoe:
Fyi getex is female
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Just about everything you need is in the OP. If you follow directions it can be figured out. You made a STATEMENT, not a question, and you said unlocking bootloader isn't possible... I am just... Wow... Confused...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
GeTex quick noob question: i can upgrade to a pf4 from pb1 with an unlocked bootloader following your "If You Already Have Bootloader Unlocked And On A Samsung TW Rom" guide right? Meaning i can go from a lollipop rom to a Marshmallow Rom
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
yup
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
edit, nevermind im good! thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
I believe your post/comment is way off...and honestly,you NEED to thoroughly read the OP before posting of such. As you did here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67919002&postcount=2398. And then come off on [MENTION=5414005]GeTex[/MENTION], as you did. If you knew that you had an 11 from the beginning, there was no need for you to post in the unlock thread. My apologies for being OT
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] BlueLaguna88:
So i flashed an unlocked deodexed debloated rom but private mode is not working, keeps saying failed everytime i try turning it on. when i reboot my phone it says Kernal is not Seandroid Enforcing and Set warranty Bit: Kernal. It also says custom with the unlock symbol and i no longer have an unlocked bootlader. Am i doing something wrong?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] nsol1:
Do I need an SD Card?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] PalmCentro:
Yes.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] Dudash:
IMO, 4 kids means he pissed off God.

Honestly 1 means he did to me but lol.

I'm off work tomorrow so if you guys need a test subject, I'm willing to be a guinea pig.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] FilthyFord:
Great job guys. I have 2 S5's one emmc starts with 11 and the other is aT mobile varient so o didn't bother checking it (plus I'm waiting for a new home button so i can put the screen back on) but anyhow just wanted to say great job. Hopefully something will come about for the guys with the 11 eMMC.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
11's will liekly not happen for a long time as it's entirely different(even a different vendor lol)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mjbram16:
Any timeframe on when we can expect a tool?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
With due respect please wait until the OP releases more info. He is doing his work(we should be truly greatful) and as everyone knows it's not XDA etiquette to ask.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Once you guys get the stuff up I'll see if I can help make a flashable method. I already have a unlocked Straight Talk Phone I use on Verizon so I wont be able to test it myself
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
within the week! I assume We have everything we need :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
If you seriously do, that would all the more make this amazing!

It can be done as is for all intrested but we are trying to bullet proof the method. Should nothing be done by this friday I'll publish the aboot and CID on the main page
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] mjbram16:
I apologize. I am new so im still learning your etiquette. I understand theyve made good progress today and ive been following this thread very closely since last week. Im just super duper excited to watch this unfold
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
I just wanted to add that I have odin and everything installed that I need to help if need be. I'd love to help in any way possible. Thank you to all.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Just testers once the final app is reayd but be warned

THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL AND COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE BEYOND REPAIR. I really want to stress this.

We can test but i personally own an 11, so I could just ditch and let someone else takeover but i feel that I could be of great help just being here Like i am trying to organize everything and help :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jrkruse:
Well when you get a chance send me what you got and what you have in mind for the out come and I'll work with you to get a simple method created
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Sent!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] softwarestealer0:
Willing to test at anytime!!!! So excited!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
like the op states, make sure you have a 15, and not an 11
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] softwarestealer0:
Oh yea I checked yesterday when I first found out about all this 15 allll dayyyy babbbyyyyy. Marshmallow on a waterproof, sd card, removable battery phone. I will be very content.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Okay we should have something soon. [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] have the files needed to make tools so once stuff is ready, I'll post and update the OP. We are literally so close you can see it :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] autonomousperson:
I will have something (hopefully working) done tonight. Im not going to boot up my linux box so its going to be a regular tar. You will need to verify md5sums yourself
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Lemme know when it's done, and I'll put some instructions up, PM me and I'll set everything up right XD
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] autonomousperson:
Keep in mind this is just something for us to try for those who cant wait for a better tool to come out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] klabit87:
Does it boot?

Also go to Odin mode and verify that it is in developer mode.

Chances are if you booted and have root then you're still unlocked

If so then that is normal.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] sparky2708:
Will this void Knox warranty?

Will this Set the KNOX warranty bit to 1?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] jwcgator:
Yes
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] matan5000:
install VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip

Hi, I'm on BOG5 rooted rom and i want to unlock the bootloader using the Primary Method.

How do i install the VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9 rom? can i use FlashFire? or should i use SS using this guide http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/safestrap-odin-safestrap-flashable-t3161043.

Thanks and sorry for my dumb questions.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Read the OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
Why does this one set the bit to 1? I thought the old ones didn't set the bit to 1? Is this something new?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
What do you mean? It detects that the system has been modified. That's all. Thank Samsung
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] thewebsiteisdown:
I had done this when the bootloader unlock and the root for that matter first came out and it didn't set the bit to 1 at the time. The first time I saw anything about the bit being set to one was when I first read this post I believe which was in march after looking.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] sparky2708:
Why should I care if the Knox warranty bit is set to 1? I don't have any warranty on the phone so that's not a concern. What else should be holding me back from tripping the Knox warranty bit? Should I care?

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If I unlock the boot loader will it lock again if I flash a stock ROM or is it permanent?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Please read up some more. KNOX is tripped when you install a Custom recovery....it's posted all through this thread and others as well.....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
Unlocking and rooting don't trip it. Flashing a custom recovery is what trips the flag. Or flashing a custom kernel
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] al50:
Forgot to mention installing a custom kernel as well. Thank you for the add:good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] sparky2708:
Not to be a stickler but the method presented here to root flashes the Kernel but doesn't trip the Knox flag. I can confirm that. If you load a ROM using SafeStrap it will not trip Knox either but you can only flash TouchWiz ROMs using SafeStrap. You can flash CM and other ROMs with an unlocked boot loader but an unlocked boot loader will definitely trip Knox. So I guess you need to figure out if you care whether you trip Knox and the sentiment I get here is that it doesn't matter if you trip Knox - it is immaterial.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] PalmCentro:
Unlocking the bootloader won't trip Knox, flashing TWRP will.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 Android Development] GeTex:
There's no mention anywhere in this thread of how to root... What are you even saying... Once again, flashing a custom kernel or flashing a custom recovery is what trips Knox, anything unsigned will trip it. Simple, its not rocket science