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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] orion2323:
@ AlaskaLinuxUser and AptLogic (also jrkruse)

Thank you for taking the time to reply... and for this guide

I followed the guide and was able to root, unlock my bootloader and install a version of the QA1 firmware, deodexed (by jrkruse). I skipped the QB2 version because I wanted a smaller firmware

I also had a problem with Busybox. It simply got stuck. Forced it close, opened it again and let it finish the automatic installation (looks like file scanning...) and it just worked fine

Also had a problem with TWRP not recognizing my microsd card (after wiping). I tried a different card and still no go. Had to connect the phone to my PC and copy the QA1 firmware to the internal storage

It's been fun :)

If possible, please add a note to the instructions to say that this will work on *** versions of Android or firmware, such as the QD1 update I was coming from

One last thing... Is there a rom or firmware that allows for greater available space on the original partition. I'm not very happy with the about 8GB available after booting up...

Again, thank you All!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] orion2323:
I did something stupid. Wanted to update twrp, downloaded it from the play store and chose the qualcom. Img, latest available. Flashed it but now I cannot get into twrp recovery. It is now again the old original recovery.... how do I fix this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] AlaskaLinuxUser:
Well, we all learn by trial and error or by research, so don't Ferrell bad.... It happens to the best of us.

Always remember that you literally can flash your stock firmware (qd1) with Odin and start all over on this guide.

But a quicker method would be to Odin the right version of twrp. Or install safe strap again, and then use it to flash the twrp in the guide.

As for a lighter weight ROM? May I recommend:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3608890

AOKP 7.1.2, you will not be disappointed.... ;)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] orion2323:
Thank u again, Alaska... I really appreciate your imput.

I wI'll be traveling for a couple of weeks and shouldn't be playing with this phone as much ;)

I will start from scratch and test a few roms in due time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] orion2323:
Back on board again. Started from scratch and only deviated @ step 15, following advice from deadlyquirk, to update TWRP to the latest version allowing TWRP to recognize the microsd card

Here is where we do something different. After the phone reboots back to trwp it will be version 3.0.2-2. This version of twrp can't read the external SD for whatever reason.

Click on Install in twrp and then click image. From there select twrp-3.1.0-0-klte.img and select 'Recovery" when it asks where you want it installed.=

After it installs reboot to recovery again. this will put you in TWRP 3.1.0

Busybox crashed or got stuck again, forced it close, re-opened and it said it was installed already. Common hiccup others have encountered

So far, I'm having a problem with Link2SD (mounting script issue that can be resolved with the use of Apps2SD) and also a mounting script with Foldermount (unresolved)

I used both apps use my 256GB microsd (I tried the adoptive storage option but not everything goes to the microsd card and it eventually fills up...)

I'm considering going back to a lollipop ROM...

If someone could answer this.... Can I simply flash a LL Rom from TWRP without touching or downgrading bootloaders ?

Thank you All... I will leave this alone... For a few days :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BuffySummers:
Hi, I don't know if anyone has had this problem before (I'm on page 16 and no one seems to), but I am stuck on step 13

When I click "reboot to recovery", I do not get a screen that asks me select anything. I have "EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip" file in both my internal storage and sd card, both zipped and unzipped and I haven't received an option to select any of them. I have a verizon and it is emmc 15. And sorry if I come off as tech illiterate but I really have no idea what I'm doing here. So please help! T_T
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] orion2323:
There's no question or pop-up. Simply select "INSTALL" and then the location where you have the file. Select SD Card (if TWRP can see it), or else simply navigate to the location in the internal memory where you saved it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BuffySummers:
I don't see an install option after I press reboor to recovery either? Where is this install option? Where do I have to go?

---------- Post added at 03:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:14 AM ----------

in fact, i don't get any menu for boot options or install options after i press "Boot to Recovery". I just go back to the menu with no changes.

edit: Okay, I just looked at the old thread and realized that this was all for a sm-g900a. The phone that I have is a sm-g900v. Could that be the issue?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BuffySummers:
Please help :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] orion2323:
This will work on the 900v version

Does your phone boot to TWRP recovery

Power + vol up + home

Slide to continue

TWRP should be up with all options to install, wipe, mount, etc,
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BuffySummers:
Okay I realized what I did wrong. I did not realize that in attachment in the OP, the apk's were already in the attachment so I was dling the necessary apk's off other sites. The only problems I ran into in step 15

This file was on my SD card, but it wouldn't let me access it so I had to move it to my internal storage. Also during the first reboot, my phone randomly restarted during the setup wizard. But other than that, everything is running smoothly. Thank you so much to everyone who worked so hard to make this possible for technologically hopeless people like myself : )

Also I have a question, though it might be kind of stupid. I keep getting these notifications for software upgrades. I shouldn't do the software upgrade right? Or I'd lose my root, correct? And if that is the case, how do I disable these notifications?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 94forty:
EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip

The OP says to flash

EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip

. I've searched the thread and the website and cannot find a link to that file. Can anybody point me in its direction? Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BuffySummers:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767141707

It's the link in the OP. Should be in the folder after u extract the zip
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dovagold:
My phone wont boot past verizion load screen after all steps. for version 11

I need help asap, if anyone could help me out I would be very greatful.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] deanraz:
First of, many many thanks to you for your awesome post.

I went through all the steps, and installed the LL stock rom you had in the post ( EMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY) mainly because I didn't know how to install a MM rom - didn t understand [wasnt] sure how to do the "Flash kitkat kernel with Odin" .

Now What should I do now that I have the LL stock rom already installed and up and running If I want to update to a MM rom (prefer to use the stock one you have here: EMMC_11_QB2_MM_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip")

and also i would really appreciate if you could help me with the "Flash kitkat with kernel" part a bit, any explanation will be much appreciated, maybe if there is another thread I should be looking at.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] acid1212:
Hey guys, i need some help. I have a sm-g900v, with a CID of 11.

i've been following all of the steps successfully so far, and have gotten stuck here.

"

14. Install the firmware zip, and then flash a TouchWiz Lollipop ROM. (Here is the latest stock rooted Lollipop Rom: VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip). You may want to download a copy of the latest SuperSu zip, and flash if installing a Lollipop ROM that is not rooted. Remember, you cannot root Marshmallow ROMs, so do not try and flash the SuperSu zip on a Marshmallow Rom (you will softbrick if you do).

"

i installed the firmware zip, but i'm unsure what to do at this point. I downloaded the file that was linked, but i'm not sure how to flash it. using ODIN won't work as its a .zip and not a .md5, and i didn't want to just rename the file extention and risk messing something up. Phone currently gets stuck on the "samsung galaxy" screen and vibrates. All i want root for is so i can change the APN settings and allow the phone to use the correct APN and recieve mobile data. What do i do next? Help! Thank you for taking time to read this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] rx149:
So with a G900V and a CID with 15, how long is it supposed to take after flashing EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip for it to get past the Verizon logo animation? I've waited close to a half hour and nothing changed. Did I do something wrong? Also why does my phone get incredibly warm during this time?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] acid1212:
have since re-flashed phone back to a stock ROM and tried the steps again, and i have no idea how to progress from this step.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BuffySummers:
Hi, I had my phone rooted, but my phone keeps asking me if I want to update the software. I shouldn't do this right? And if so, how do I make these notifications go away?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jekyllrider:
I followed the instructions from Jkruse 2posts down:

14. Once in safestrap recovery Choose Wipe. Click on advanced wipe. Select Dalvick Cache; Data; System: Cache. Click Swipe to wipe bar. When finished wiping click the back button

15. Install ChooseEMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip

This worked for me on both my "11" phones!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Sobaro:
Ive Done all the steps, Rooted and successfully installed busy box, installed safestrap but am not able to enter SafeStrap recovery .

Phone reboots to normal mode ?!

I did reflash combination and do the same procedure but the same , also tried two versions of safestrap.

any suggestions ?

SOLVED BY INSTALLING Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.APK
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Vorton:
Using jrkruse's method worked very well for rooting my phone but for some reason I lost my mobile data after the process. I tried wiping, restoring, changing the modem, and even tried different apns and I still got no data connection on the rooted rom. Phone and sms did work though. I eventually had to flash the completely stock rom without root in order to get my data back. Anyone know why this would have happened? If it helps I have a locked bootloader and my phone has been switched from verizon to straight talk
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Maggie Em:
Internal storage issue

Firstly, thank you jrkruse for the user-friendly guide--software is, in general, a foreign land to me. As far as I can tell the whole process went through successfully but I just noticed that my internal storage is showing 16GB total space instead of the 32GB the phone originally had.

Why is this and how do I fix it?

Thanks!

Maggie
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] deanraz:
No dont update. disable OTA (Over the Air updates)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Migue4k:
Hey, i want to know if i can procede with the instructions for the 15 emmc samsung because my build is PJ2 and i have checked my emmc start with 15, i will attach a screenshot of my phone build and os here:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Hi! Thanks for new guide! I have a 900V CID 11, and I want to install the update QD1 for MM posted here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934553221

I already did all procedures and I've installed now 6.0.1, now shortly:

1) Can I flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5, boot in SS and from there wipe all and install QD1?

2) is that easy or I need to be warned about something?

3) Should I chose Stock No-Wipe FW or Developer Bootloader Friendly?

4) any chances to remove all Verizon staff flashing lated something else (I don't remember names, but I can search for them. Do I need to do it on QD1?)

Thank you a lot!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ScribeTheMad:
This looks like exactly what I was hoping for.

Important starting question before I launch into this process.

for the cid15 process, does the version of Android I end up with (rooted MM) include the wi-fi calling capability?

Follow-up question if it does, where do I find the stock rom in case I screw it up and need to ODIN back?

It came with baseband G900VVRU2BOG5, would the PB1 rom be better if I have to go back to stock? Like Android 5.1 vs 5?

Been a long time since I've worked with any of this, so I'm not familiar with the rom numbers anymore.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Unknown111:
Hey guys I used this forum a long time ago to root my phone. Looks like it has been updated since I've last came here a year or two ago. So I rooted my phone using the older method involving odin/Kingroot/SuperSume 6.7/Supersu/BusyBox Free/LP safestrap/Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D and my phone just stopped working for some reason after 1-2 years or so. I get unfortunately, google play services has stopped, hangouts has stopped etc. It has a really slow start up and a lot of the apps take a while to work. I've tried clearing cache partition from boot it didn't work. Any way I can fix this without factory default reset / trying the newer method of rooting? Any help would be greatly appreciated and I am really sorry if I asked in the wrong spot it's been a while.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
Is the same question for me, how is the way to update a 900V with safestrap instaled to the last ROM? Nobody has considered this :( I'm waiting kind reply already 3 weeks, thanks for support!

Hi! Thanks for new guide! I have a 900V CID 11, and I want to install the update QD1 for MM posted here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934553221

I already did all procedures and I've installed now 6.0.1, now shortly:

1) Can I flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5, boot in SS and from there wipe all and install QD1?

2) is that easy or I need to be warned about something?

3) Should I chose Stock No-Wipe FW or Developer Bootloader Friendly?

4) any chances to remove all Verizon staff flashing lated something else (I don't remember names, but I can search for them. Do I need to do it on QD1?)

Thank you a lot!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx:
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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] nin10dorox:
Will other ROMs work with CID 11?

So, the CID number was 11 for me...

I'm a noob at rooting, and the only thing I've managed to get is the lollipop firmware linked (ChooseEMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip)

(But I'm gonna try the marshmallow one cuz I hate lollipop)

Will other ROMS (specifically CM14.1) work, or will only the two given in the post work?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] MickDog524:
I've tried doing this twice now and I have no luck. I get to the last step and when I boot my phone it tells me that "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" then boots to the Verizon splash screen and then just sits there. Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] al50:
I may not be of much help with what you're asking....but instead of asking questions in numerical steps, mention what you're wanting/asking for....i mean just flash the QD1 update that [MENTION=2460732]Dudash[/MENTION] was kindly to make for the "LOCKED BOOTLOADER" and the "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER"(DEVELOPER FRIENDLY). I'm pretty sure you won't lose root if you go about it the right way....i can probably see why you haven't received any responses yet, besides the user who posted a link, but, for me, i can't figure what you're looking for or wanting to do....as mentioned install the update and then ask for Debloat Zips and so forth.....You're not the only user that'sspent countless of hours getting the device running again but that's the choice and sacrifice you(or anyone else) takes when doing as such.....Cheers and best of luck.

*Uppercase wasn't directly towards you...:)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Barabba11:
thank you for kind answer,

I have MM now on V900 CID11 locked bootloader, probably the PB4 version by Safestrap, after one year I would format phone and reinstall all app, I would also update it to QD1.

My question is if I can flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and boot phone on Safestrap, from there wipe all and install the QD1 NO-Wipe FW (as from you I got that I should avoid the developer friendly because it is for unlocked bootloader phones), and if after I can flash the QA1 debloat.

Please if someone have the experience to tell me if it is possible, kindly share your thoughts. I would avoid to brick phone or loosing too much time, if I can. Thank you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] voteforcondit:
So, I got to the install of the saft strap bootloader and I guess my phone had the reactivation lock on. I don't even know if I have it linked to a samsung account, I usually never put one in. I use the phone on T-mobile. So am I correct in understanding my phone is basically junk now? I tried to oden back to the last stock rom i had on it and it keeps erroring and saying I need to take the phone to a VZ store because it has non VZ softwear.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] al50:
I don't believe it's from the Samsung Reactivation Lock because if it was you'd be able to boot all the way through to the startup screen and then you may have that issue....what you need to do and if I'm not mistaken, is to is either if youre able to get into SS(SafeStrap) is do a Nandroid restore, if not then ODIN the original Android OS that you were on before this. But usually when you get that Non-Verizon software BS, is because of a simple mistake was done and an easy fix with Odin....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] MickDog524:
So after the 5th time, I managed to root my phone. Thanks [MENTION=7597286]AptLogic[/MENTION] and [MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]. Anyway, is there a way to update to QD1 and still keep root?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ferotek:
nvm delete this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] VZWG5:
I have the Samsung 15xxxxx eMMC. I have followed the instructions several times and every time I get to step 14. I get

Custom binary blocked by Reactivation Lock.

SECURE FAIL: RECOVERY

Then I go back to step 3 and try again with no success. Anyone know what I am doing wrong or how to get past this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tenye2003:
Disable reactivation lock from settings - security. I hope u remember your samsung account. Then u ready to flash anything.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] VZWG5:
Thanks. Android settings? I don't see any option to disable reactivation lock from settings/security.

I am in the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 rom. Do I need to somehow get the standard verizon rom back on there?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tenye2003:
Install a stock rom first. But u still remeber your samsung account and password?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] VZWG5:
Yeah, I know the login info. I will give that a try. Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tenye2003:
Thats good. After u flash a stock rom. Remove reactivation lock from settings - security. Then u are ready to do all steps again. Enjoy.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] VZWG5:
It worked flawlessly now. Thanks for the help :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Axalot:
System update after Marshmallow root

Hello, so I just followed these instructions and i have a successfully rooted my phone, and am on the Marshmallow OS. It says there is a system update available, is this safe to go ahead and install or will i have to use Flashfire? If i have to use it, I've tried and it seems to come up and check a few things, then disappear! the app closes!

Thanks for your help, Kyle!

also I seem to have safety net issues..? Whats the workaround for this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tenye2003:
Try magisk v13 beta.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dudash:
If you install an OTA update, you'll lose the unlocked bootloader and root if it even successfully installs. OTA's tend to fail if the device is rooted.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wolf45801:
so I just got the s5 and its the cid 11 with marshmallow is there a way to root it I know I cant do custom recovery
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] al50:
I beleive that this is what this thread is titled for....ROOT....lol...read thoroughly throughout the Op....:cyclops:...lol

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY PEEPS....!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Dashaquavius:
Okay, I've had this phone since the day it came out. Retired it for awhile but my T-Mobile Note 4 recently got the hard brick of death. I'm currently in the process of rooting the 15 S5 and I don't have these crucial files in listed in the OP. I know what to do, but I just can't find these files. I need:

EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip

SafeStrapKK.apk

Superuser.apk

tr_v2.apk

I'm literally sending this through the S5 I just downgraded from BOK3. I know how to follow instructions; I just would like to have these files linked or put me in the right direction because I've literally been searching for those files for like an hour.

PS: If the Supersu and SafestrapKK.apk are in the original threads or obvious places, I understand and have an idea of where they are.

Sorry if I'm recycling already put out information but I hope you guys understand and are willing to help me out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] al50:
You just need to read the OP more thoroughly....it's in the instructions/guide....states in step 2...UNZIP..

"1. Download EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1.zip

2. Unzip

Copy the following to your External SD card:

RootS5 Folder,

EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip,

and EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip......'

The file's are within the ZIP's. Just be sure to extract the correct zips as the OP indicates.....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wolf45801:
I installed safestrap using the ll mm one and when I rebooted the phone I'm stuck at the logo screen any ideas to help getting out without loosing data
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] drmalenko:
Everything goes as planned up til time to reboot into SS.

I have a 15 chip.

SU, Busybox, and SS all install just fine...

When I reboot I get the "take your phone to a Verizon store.. this is not Verizon authorized software"...

I have read the instructions so many times I can almost recite them, and I completed the entire process several times with the same results. I dont know if it matters but I started out on 5.0, BOG1?

Any help is appreciated.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] drmalenko:
Here is what I did that finally worked.

Do all the OP steps up to rebooting into recovery, do not do that, Install everything including Safestrap, but do not reboot into recovery.

Install Flashfire.

Using Flashfire install the PD1 Bootunlocker Zip that is included in the OP files.

After it installs it will come back to the "android" screen and just sit, pull the battery.

Reboot and you will get a Safestrap splash screen, click on recovery.

Once in recovery install the PD1 Bootunlocker Zip, choose to shutdown after install.

Power the phone up into recovery using the Volup+Home+PWR.

You should now see red letters saying the "SEANDROID is not enforcing" and below it you should see yellow saying something about kernel.

Once in Safestrap my SD card was no longer recognized, plug the phone into the computer and the internal storage should show up, copy the EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT to the internal storage.

Install the EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT from Safestrap.

Booting takes forever, mine rebooted twice at the recovery screen, then took about 6 minutes to load at the Verizon check mark screen.

You are now done.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ironster:
I have emmc 11...If I follow the second set of directions I should be able to gain root, correct? I think I'm on most updated software possible for the phone, if I follow all the steps, will I be able to install and run xposed? I'll attach my phones info, thanks!

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