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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Mini--Me:
I am currently running PB1 on my now rooted GS5 (with a locked bootloader) as per jrkruse's post "Working Root Method For 5.0 Lollipop Roms [OE1] [OG5] [OK3] [PB1] [3-3-16]." I realize that I will lose root, but am wondering if this upgrade process is safe to use on this PD1 ROM (and even a debloated PD1 ROM). Also, would I be able to revert to my current rooted PB1?

Thanks in advance for the reply and for all the great work and development.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
Yes , just follow the directions.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] leotakacs:
Flashing NI2 kernel on MM doesn't bring up Safestrap but reboots to the Samsung logo.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
You need to Odin .
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bryank29:
Such as this? KNOX removerV2.1.zip

Anyone aware of a debloat zip for the S5 on PD1?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
You can use this Tethering_Fix_Knox_Removal_Slight_Debloat_V2.zip It removes knox adds hotspot fix and removes about 40 useless apps. This is only for Verizon PD1 MM roms
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bryank29:
rock on!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ryezen:
Holy crap, man! You rock! Plans to release new version of the base ROM since VZW already patched some things?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] buhohitr:
OK, so after 2 days trying to flash MM 6.0 using "[How-To] Update to G900V_PF4 - 6.0.1" by muniz_ri, and no sucess. Started with fresh flash PB1, rooted and kept hanging at Samsung screen. So I decided to try this method by jrkruse. I ran into another issue. First updated Busybox to latest then installed Safestrap without issue, but it failed to boot to SS, hung at Samsung screen, then I tried many different version of SS and still no luck. Finally I decided to use FF instead and VOILA!! sucess. It took a while at Verizon screen, but it worked!! The nice thing about using FF is that I can preconfig all the steps then click flash.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tserv95:
Those with Booting Issues after Flashing on SafeStrap

Was able to flash the stock MM rom successfully through SafeStrap. Try removing battery and putting battery back in if you get a blank screen like I did after following the steps. After doing so I was greeted with the boot screen so all seems to be working right. I couldn't get an aroma rom to work though for some reason at least for me it froze every time I tried. Well if this works I'll try an aroma rom next and let you guys know.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stupifier:
Just FYI, Safestrap does not support Aroma installer.....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
I've a problem here, since I've a Verizon CID11 and G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1 the SD card isn't working. That means I've to load all into the internal memory, but if I wipe data I lose all packages. I tried then to move them to root folder, wipe, and move them back, but safestrap reboot when I try, probably not enough space inside. I tried other folders but it's the same.

Now I want to use FF for a try, but how I can chose to wipe in the middle of the process?

So many problems :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SoccerRef12:
With FF you can reorder what you want it to do by dragging a step (actually pressing/holding then moving) a step to a new order.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
I was wrong, wipe data doesn't delete the /sdcard folder. So I proceed exactly as the instructions, phone finally booted with a new rom.. or at least didn't brick on the logo. Now I'm stuck 5 min to the Verizon screen, I read it takes 11 min, so I'm waiting.

As last step I installed also gapps, I hope they're not influencing the process.

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Ok it worked, I've 6.0.1 now, but SIM card still locked and no SD card. What can I do?

Verizon application still botherin me. The file G900V_PF4_Bootloader.tar.md5 had been accepted in past when I tried to install 6.0.1 from another thread, if I flash it by Odin will it make situation better?

Honestly I don'tcare to revert to Safestrap, I just want phone working with SIM and SD. Thank you!

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New update. Eve if Verizon bother SIM card is working. Now may I ask if there is a way to avoid Verizon to check (what about Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip?) and to have SD card working? I'm afraid there may be an electrical/hardware problem on phone and I've few days left to replace it by a new one. Is it possible that SD stopped working after flashing G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_G900VVRU2BPB1_HOME.tar.md5? I do remember that when I boot phone with its previous rom I was reading SD.

Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] buhohitr:
OK, I tried this on my second S5. Everything went smoothly no issue. However I have a question, as soon as the phone boot up, it download software update. Is it safe to take this OTA upgrade? I would guess probably it's the PF4?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
I've a question, now I have the 6.0.1 rom loaded folowing the procedures of thei thread,

unfortunately I read only later at page 7 the Tethering_Fix_Knox_Removal_Slight_Debloat_V2.zip, if I now Odin

NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5, go to safestrap and flashing the Tethering_Fix_Knox_Removal_Slight_Debloat_V2.zip will everything later be ok? Should I reinstall apps/do I lose configurations of phone?

How to boot in normal boot, it's just enough to rebbot from safestap without Odin nothing?

Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Griffith500:
@ Jrkruse - thank you again for a fantastic update and easy to follow instructions. I initially followed you guidelines to root and now upgraded to v6.0.1 using this thread. I ended the instructions with flashing MM_KERNEL_SS-FF_Flashable.zip (don't need SS right now )

I have a sm-g900v and use T-Mobile. I added the usual apn ( fast.t-mobile.com ) but had no data connection - it says LTE in thedisplay but only had phone, no data. I changed the APN to epc.t-mobile.com and now have data; however it is slow and don't think it's actually LTE. Other phones in the same location work with both APNs and are way faster.

Any ideas where I can start looking?

Thanks again
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] buhohitr:
After flashing your phone configuration will be EXACTLY THE SAME, but with working mobil hotspot.

First, make sure you have MM kernel and the Tethering_Fix_Knox_Removal_Slight_Debloat_V2.zip on your phone (internal or external card).

1) use Odin to flash NI2 kernel, your phone will reboot

2) During the boot up screen, you see 2 options, one (to the left) is boot to recovery, the one to the right is normal bootup. HIT THE LEFT ONE, BOOT TO RECOVERY. Your screen will turn black for 30-45 sec, then you will be in SS recovery.

3) You are now in Safestrap recovery, flash Tethering_Fix_Knox_Removal_Slight_Debloat_V2.zip, then flash MM kernel.

4) Reboot and you're done.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nachoalt:
Hi! Im on 4.4.4. nk2 unrooted sm g900v. I think its unlocked because im able to use it in Argentina.

Id like to know if itd be possible for me to follow this guide and keep using my phone the same way? Should I first downgrade to ni2 and root it and then follow these steps? Thanks!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Thank you, as Flashing MM kernel only you think this file is good?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242687206
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Please read the reply up, thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
No , your file is the bootloader . You need to flash the mm kernel .
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] buhohitr:
Correct, that link is the bootloader file, flash MM kernel here https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24562946973631797
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
thank you, is it possible to flsh with Boeffla-Kernel Samsung Stock MM - Stable 2.0?

http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/sgs5/boeffla-kernel/mm60_download/Stable

Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Illinvillain:
Anybody else have GPS issues using this method? I followed the steps exactly and used the note 5 mm rom port and everything else is working perfect, just no GPS. This is a deal breaker for me if I cant get gps going (needed for work)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
GPS working fine on my phone, check permissions under settings, maybe u didn't allow google to use GPS.

Someone may kindly answer my question? Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Illinvillain:
I checked all permissions, GPS was set to high accuracy (wifi, bluetooth, GPS, etc) I had a good lock on my rooted PB1 rom. I know I don't post much, but I am a flashing fiend and have been lurking in these forms for years with 100's of flashes under the belt. That being said I am still human and therefore I do make mistakes. I have just Odin'd back to PB1, rooted again. and am about to try again. The ROM I used was:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-mm-note5-port-rom-t3395218

I am about to give it a go again, I am currently Stock PB1 feshly rooted, fingers crossed, wish me luck :)

Follow up: Just finished and have the same issue, everything works except for GPS. I both times even used the generic GPS tool from the play store to make sure that it was not just Maps messing up. GPS does not work whatsoever. Could it be the ROM I am using? This only works for touchwiz based roms correct? (since the BL is locked).

I am a Verizon customer (900V) with CID 11 (no BL unlock method as of yet). My goal is to get on a stable 6.0.1 with theme support and working hotspot, if there is another ROM I should try, if someone can please point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it very much. I know jrkruze linked to a different n5 port (thunderbolt) but it had some build.prop issues I was trying to avoid dealing with. If I need to go that way, I can.

Just to clarify, I DO NOT need to be flashing any of the international patches being a VZW customer, CORRECT???

Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
I think you flashed the wrong ROM, or at least not that compatible. You're posting on this thread a bug of a rom posted in another thread, you should notice it there.

In this thread you will find in the first topic the files, I udes them and my 900V CID11 is working, give them a chance and see if you gps will work.

By the way the situation is really messy for CID11, the explanations how to flash on this phone are (IMHO) too short.. and not really clear for "no-experts" (I'm guessing how many there are around), so I'm warmly waiting for the unlock of CID11 and flash other ROMS without that many tricks before decide to reinstall everything back again on my phone. There are big chances for mistakes and loose lot of time before figure out the right way.

Also, it looks safestrap eats 2,5GB of internal storage, and that's not fair.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Illinvillain:
In Post 1 jrkruse said "any 6.0.1 ROM" (I'm sure he meant TW based only), thats why I had tried the first ROM I did (there are no GPS bugs listed anywhere in the thread for that ROM)

- Install G900V_PD1_Stock_Odex_Rooted.zip Or any 6,0.1 MM Rom

On page 2 jrkruse recommending trying the Thunderbolt N5 port ROM.

I got one to try. I have tried it so I know it works

Download this rom

Download my Patch

In safestrap do a manual wipe. Wipe Data,WipeCache,Wipe System

Install Rom

Install patch

This rom Does not flash system.img so you dont need to install safestrap it will stay installed

After patch is installed wipe data and wipe cache and install MM Bootloader zip

Reboot it will take 15 to 20 min to boot

Now you will Have A Note 5 port with working theme support

He also has an international patch which he says to install as well. I have downloaded this different flavor of a N5 port as advised. If I install the ROM and the Patch as advised on page 2 of this thread, STILL NO GPS. If I install the TB N5 Port Rom he recommends on page 2 without the patch, GPS works but now stock text messaging app will not send text.

I'm about to Odin back to PB1 for about the 20th time in 2 days.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Welcome in the hell, I installed PB1 multiple times in a day and for 6 days. I should stop working, I postponed business, I got so nervous and anxious to have the phone working. I understand you 100%

I would suggest you to install the ROM he suggested on first topic, it works, it is probably without many optimizations and comforts, but your health worth more. You may wait the day we'll have phone unlocked, then we'll search for the best ROM around.

PS: there is a moltitude of options I even can't figure out, I didn't find a page where I can discover differences between TW, etc.etc. And why only some works.

I've just understood what is a stock
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Illinvillain:
Well, I will try the stock ROM in the 1st post and see if it works. Just really wanted theme ability just to black everything out, helps tremendously with battery life. It would be my luck to have CID 11. Thanks for all the help and suggestions, I will update this post and let you guys know if it worked for me.

UPDATE: The stock ROM in the first post by JRKRUSE works perfectly. I tried 12 other 6.0.1 ROMS for the S5 that were touch wiz based, and everyone but the stock ROM gave me issues. Either I would not have data, GPS functuonality, or text mestages could not be sent. I flashed the N12 bootloader, and it went right back into SS and I applied the tether fix debloat zip, and it worked as well. I am content for now, but if anyone finds a ROM with s6 theme engine that works by this method for locked bootloaders (or a way to add the s6 theme engine without ability to use a root file browser) I would be very intersted.

keep up the good work JRKRUSE and others DEVs, and thanks to the others for the help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] JefreyR24:
ayuda

hello gentlemen I'm new with s5 and did all this tutorial and everything went well the problem was q I forget Samsung account and return to safestrap and restore the backup and wifi does not work and touch keys do not work
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] oreen8:
Heeelp!

I currently bought S5 g900f, but when i jump into download mode , it says product version G900V. i am super confused about what method should i use? Also i've installed Phone info app, it says phone model G900F but brand is verizon and BL version G900V , PDA G900F, CSC G900V, and basebandband version G900V. Which kind of rom should i try for G900F or G900V? ty
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] oreen8:
HEEELP

Hi i really need help. i recently bought s5 G900F and it has Lollipop 5.0. Weird part is my bootloader is G900V and it says your phone's brand is verizon . I am really confused about how method should i use, is it g900f's or G900V's? i tried with odin and twpr. but couldnt do anything because of this anoying bootloader security i guess. Heelp Thank u
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] leotakacs:
So... I could flash CM13 on CID 11 S5?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
leotakacs: no u can't flash rom of other chipset. Check yours and follow the guides for your chipset.

JefreyR24: recover your password (you just need PC and browser for that) then I suppose you have to reinstall all from zero. Forget in future about backups if u don't have a real reason. It will save lot of time/patience.

oreen8: bootloader fon't lie, you like me bought a phone that looks 900F and wasn't, fake! But for me was so cheap and new. Now check the CID and according to it flash a proper ROM.

I wrote a guide for beginners, find it and read carefully, it will clear many questions.

PS: to thank you have just to push the thank button :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Radalyser:
So with this on my 5.0 sm-g900v bpb1 base I can flash a rom like resurrection remix 6.0.x?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] leotakacs:
I mentioned my CID because it's an 11, letting everyone know that I cannot unlock my bootloader.

Let me rephrase.

Can I flash any MM ROM with this or only Touch wiz MM ROMs?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] alin919:
You can not flash any MM ROM with this if your bootloader is locked , just Touch wiz MM ROMS .
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Radalyser:
Anyone have a list of TouchWiz mm roms? I'VE only been able to find the one posted here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Read a few post before, a membe spent hours/days trying figuring out why some hardware didn't work with ROMs supposed right. You may avoid this sacrifice. There is only one from MM working for cid11
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dolan#01:
Debloat Zip

Point of clarification so that I do it right the first time.

I have successfully installed the rom G900V_PD1_Stock_Odex_Rooted.zip from this forum and all is running well. Thank You!

In order to flash the zip file Tethering Fix_Knox Removal_Slight Debloat_V2.zip suggested on page 7 entry #62, should my steps be the following?

1. Install N12_stock_kernel.tar.md5 with odin and reboot into Safestrap (Do I have to reinstall Safestrap?)

2. Flash Tethering Fix_Knox Removal_Slight Debloat_V2.zip with Safestrap and simply reboot.

Or is there additional clean up and, or flashing that needs to be done?

Thanks for such a great update rom!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
I think when you flash G900V_PD1_Stock_Odex_Rooted.zip in safestrap you after flash over it Fix_Knox Removal_Slight Debloat_V2.zip, then gapps, and only then reboot.

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dolan#01:
Clarification

Not sure about starting point. Do I downgrade to PB1 and reroot and then follow the upgrade instructions at the beginning of this forum and flash the Knox Removal-slight Debloat V2.zip immediately after flashing G900V_PD1_Stock_Odex_Rooted.zip and then complete the installation? Or can I simply Odin the NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 , then reboot into Safe strap, and flash the Fix Knox-slight Debloat V2.zip and then reboot and then be done?

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
as they wrote, the "quick" procedure should work. I would recomend you to save/backup all the important data, in case it fails and you need to restart from zero (the first part you described). Contacts, sms, photo, list of applications, and so on, because you will loose everything (with the long procedure).

So have a try and don't wipe anything, reboot from safestrap and it should work. Please post here the results and benefits, thank you.

When I was flashing I forgot to flash knox removal and decided to do in future.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dolan#01:
Flashing Knox -tethering Fix-slight debloat

Tried the short method of flashing this file and all worked without a hitch. So method works. Not sure as to what apps were removed or if Knox removal was successful as it is still showing up in "About Phone" If I knew what some of the built-in apps that were removed, I could check to see if they are gone and report back.

Thanks for your support in this effort!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Good :) you may not see more the boring Verizon notify "you not havea Verizon SIM card" after reboot. Maybe the red Verizon logo at boot gone. Verizon app that can't be uninstalled, bouncy of stupid applications connected with US media TV/newspaper. On main screen swipe right and see if you have Flipboard newspaper, I can't figure out how to uninstall it. Thank you
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] goodgrimes:
Is it reasonable to assume that phones with Toshiba chips will likely never have rooted Marshmallow?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stupifier:
Don't hold your breath. People are working on it......but it is an uphill battle.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stabbey:
3 fails and the stupid verizon repair thing updated me to PF4 3! damn resets to pb1 and rerooting all the way up to this im done ..
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
I write an easier detailed guide how to proceed, find it and read carefully, u'll save lot of time
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] otter34:
This is wonderful....but for me the main point of rooting is to be able to stop ads w/ Adaway, backup with Titanium so I'll have to wait until I can unlock the bootloader....actually now that I think of it if I follow this (or the shorter method) can I remove the bloatware? That might be worth it.

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You should include that link in your signature
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] airedhead:
is there any way to get Portuguese language on that rom?, any zip language pack?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
only english, but u can change something with morelocale pplication
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] airedhead:
Thank you. but looks like that application needs root.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
no, worked for me
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bbrabham:
"

G900V_PD1_Stock_Odex_Rooted.zip"

Can that zip be flashed via TWRP on an unlocked bootloader?

Will that give me an unrooted 6.0.1 stock rom with an unlocked bootloader, or will it lock the bootloader.?

I'm trying to get unrooted 6.0.1 with unlocked bootloader to install magisk v6 to use android pay via Magisk root toggle.

Currently on pf4.

Thanks in advance, if anyone can help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] muh316:
What Roms have you guys been able to successfully flash using this method?

I'm on a CID 11 G900V so I'm a little scared of flashing to not end up bricking my phone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
to those who trying to update, have a look on my guide.

See on my signature the link below here
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Beeg Boy:
Hello,

I am rooted, running an old Alliance Rom.

Have not made any changes to my phone since 01-20-2015

Can I use this method?

I dont care about losing root, don't care about keeping SS.

I really just want to get to close to stock as possible.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Abdullah_10:
FYI, I just tried to install CM13 on my CID 11 S5 device and it never booted up. Just got stuck on the splash screen :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] slimcyril:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION] I have a G900V on Marshmallow 6.0.1 & with the build number/baseband version ending with PJ2 & CID starts with 11.... I don't care about custom roms or unlocked bootloader, is there anyway to get this thing rooted & still be on stock MM rom or atleast a means to install custom recovery?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
What it says in the OP is all you can do if you want to be on MM
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] slimcyril:
Do I have to be rooted to do what's in the OP or not & if so how can I downgrade since the CID starts with 11...?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jrkruse:
You would have to odin back to pb1 rom then root then follow instructions in OP
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] muh316:
How do I go back to stock firmware that my Galaxy S5 came with?

I want to get rid of safestrap and whatever else I flashed using this method.

Should I just flash firmware using Odin, or is there any extra step involved?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] sean19661:
Yup just flash PB1 via Odin. after I flash I do a wipe
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] gayflag:
Can we change our CID using ufibox and unlock bootloader using the working 15 method? Is there a write up for this? If the S5 wasn't my main phone i would try it... Or is this topic an off area discussion?

I'm currently on 5.x, with really good battery life. Upgrading to MM seems scary.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ridenickel9:
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I did the same. Went up to tbis ROM and decided to go back to my backup. Now I have the same problem. How do you fix?

My guess is flash the correct firnware as flashing this rom required the frimware to go up. I will try it.. Looking for flashable BOG5 firmware now

Uodate: Do not flash just the firmware!!! Bricked phone hard as in doesnt turn on at all!! Power, and button combo, even plugging it i ... Nothing. First time ever... Good thing it wasnt my daily... Although i did just finish paying it off... Damn it!!!

It does come up as a Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 on COM7... Any way back from here?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jlchafin256:
Will this method allow me to bypass the Samsung lock screen and re-associate the phone with my account?