yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bvanbens:
First, nice work! I have (2) S5 phones, one with unlocked bootloader and one locked.

I used both methods and they worked great.

Question: on my phone with the unlocked bootloader I have MM (6.0) and it's trying to do OTA updates.

1 - will the OTA remove root ?

2 - is there a way to disable the OTAs ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Vyza:
aboot Backup & Restore?

Besides being unlocked, does the resultant bootloader (i.e., QB2) differ from the stock firmware and is it possible to create an Odin-flashable aboot from it? In other words, if I backup my currently unlocked bootloader and then flash my device back to stock QB2 (or later), could the stock [now locked] bootloader be unlocked again with this aboot?

I was able to this with my Note 4 Developer Edition on KitKat, but haven't been able to upgrade it's bootloader to Marshmallow without relocking it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] koshox:
Anyone have a link to VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip? The link in the post downloads at dial up speeds so it will take 2+ days to finish it apparently.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ibuprophen:
I performed a quick search and located it (on the following link) on the AFH site.

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995296939

Enjoy!

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] gs5rooter:
Anyone have issues saying "no sim card found" after rooting? I have a EMMC 15 Verzion GS5 and followed this guide letter by letter. I had no trouble flashing the ROM, but my phone can no longer detect a Verizon SIM card in the slot. Any ideas? I can give more information if necessary. I flashed EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip as per the OP.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Droid9684:
I had this issue at first and found it was an app I installed causing the issue that made my verizon service unavailable. The app is RCB it's a call blocking app. Also if you try to use video calling the phone gets really laggy and reboots itself. There's several bugs in the Magisk rom.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] gs5rooter:
I don't think my problem is with an app... this issue started immediately after flashing the new ROM unfortunately.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] gs5rooter:
So, apparently Verizon's SIM activation services were down for ~24 hours, right around the same time I rooted my phone. So there was actually no problem with the root or ROM, just Verizon being flaky. Crisis averted :p
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Droid9684:
I'm currently still stuck on the Magisk 6.0.1 marshmellow rom looking for a way to downgrade back to kitkat 4.4.2!

Issues with this rom:

All versions of xposed makes phone bootloop (uninstalled)

Lucky patcher doesnt work properly

Phone orientation sensor gets stuck (have to toggle on/off)

Orientation sensor doesnt work while viewing photos in gallery

Phone reboots while trying to use video calling and video doesnt show up (video calling turned off for now)

Cant take photos while on phone calls with video calling enabled

Nova Launcher cant be patched to use prime

System font is too small and cant be adjusted

I've followed the following guide https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-downgrade-to-kk-nk2-ncg-mm-lp-t3686858 to try to downgrade back to kitkat but can't root lollipop 5.0 (flashed thru odin) successfully on NK2 kernel once flashed in odin. Can someone help me? I'm so frustrated and pissed off and I don't want to be stuck on Magisk 6.0.1!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Droid9684:
Also battery life is terrible and there is TONS of lag!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Wachtergeist:
Is this a problem?

First post and not sure as to the proper protocol. Just thought somebody might want to know that a Norton scan just showed the EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip as having Trojan.Gen.2
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] hyp3rtek:
Reverting back to normal.

How would you go about reverting this back to normal? (Undoing everything)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] AptLogic:
just flash a stock firmware in Odin.

Also PSA: Please s t o p quoting the OP

It sends me an email whenever you do, and it bloats both my inbox and the thread.

Just please be considerate, I have other projects and things to do irl, and I have long since stopped supporting the G900V root project, in favor of letting jrkruse and the community handle things (no, don't quote his OP either).

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] hyp3rtek:
Sorry, I'm new to XDA I don't really know how stuff works here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] zach99zulu:
I'm wondering if I did something wrong. After I click YES to open Odin after restarting my phone, it says "downloading..." for over an hour. (FYI. I restarted my phone and it appears to work fine as usual.)

I have verified that I have CID 15. SM-G900V, Android v6.0.1

CID 15:

STEP 2 says to unzip. Unzip what? Unzip ONLY

. EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1.zip

(STEP 1)?

I have created a separate folder on both my SD Card and Internal storage, both named ROOTING.

On the Internal storage, I have the

. EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1.zip,

. EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1 folder (the zip file, extracted), EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QA1_5_0_1_LL_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip,

. COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

I moved

. RootS5 Folder,

. EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip,

. EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip

to my SD card. Am I supposed to leave a copy on the internal storage?

On my SD Card, I have

. RootS5 Folder,

. EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip,

. EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] koshox:
Is there a way to go back to kitkat once your back at lolipop? Also, how would i flash a custom lolipop rom after doing this?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] timbo90:
Help

I've followed all instructions. CID 11. During installation it says Unable to unpack boot image. After installing, if I try to boot into system, the Samsung Galaxy logo comes on the screen, and then it just goes black. any help would be appreciated as I cannot use my phone
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] José J. Torres:
Set Partition

My Odin stays stocked on set partition, anybody knows why and what to do?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Sasmito oscar:
Sasmito oscar
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] AptLogic:
The "downloading" thing is normal, it's a static image that comes up when you go into download mode.

Just use Odin like normal.

If you mean the KitKat used for rooting, just re-flash the included KitKat firmware.

If you're talking about something like a non-experimental KitKat build, you can't because of Samsung's anti-rollback protections.

To flash a custom lollipop ROM, put it in your phone's storage and use FlashFire to flash it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] AptLogic:
Re-flash the kernel in Odin
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
Missing links in the OP

I'm attempting to root my CID 11 using your method and have a problem getting all the required files. Either your links for the following files are no longer working, or (shudder) I just can't find them. They are all highlighted in red in the post. The needed apks (also highlighted red) don't have a link attached either, but I figure they're bundled in the RootS5 Folder. I also noticed several of the same files' links weren't working in the CID 15 section, either.

No links:

RootS5 Folder

EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip

EMMC_11_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip

COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5

Only the following two links are working and are presently downloaded to my computer:

EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip

ChooseEMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip

Thanks in advance, and if there is another source I can download these files from, I'd appreciate hearing about it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] adrian4064002:
did you try going to www.androidfilehost.com and finding "jrkruse" profile on there and all the links to files for your s5 should be there
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
Nope.... and nope

Ha. I didn't think of checking there and just looked.... unfortunately no to all. Appreciate the response, though. BTW, Uniontown, eh. Connellsville here. Small world.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ibuprophen:
[MENTION=8882484]YoshkaPundrik[/MENTION], here's the direct link to the "COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5":

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298933437

Here's the direct link to the "EMMC_11_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip":

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634750492

Since you have the "Unzip the EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip"...

Please read the directions, you'll see that it states to "Unzip the EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip" and you'll locate the "EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip" and the "EMMC_11_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip"

I hope I had clarified it okay via text... :)

Good Luck!

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
Wonderful!

THANK YOU!!! I didn't have the "EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip" file so I searched for it on the androidfilehost site and downloaded it, too. Thanks for the tip. FYI, the zip also contains the "COMBINATION_VZW_FA44...md5" file in it as well. Question: this zip file contains all the other files and apks I need, so is this the same as the "RootS5 Folder" download or do I need that too, or should I just put all these unzipped files into a folder named RootS5 on my phone? I only want to do this once and not screw things up.

As an aside, being a pharmacist, I appreciate your handle. Thanks for taking my pain away.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ibuprophen:
The "RootS5 Folder" reference is just guidance to create a Directory/Folder on your MicroSD Card labeled "RootS5".

A dedicated Directory/Folder is needed on the MicroSD Card but, don't believe that it's a name requirement rather a suggestion for the name so you know what/where the files are located.

I would recommend keeping the name of "RootS5" to keep track with the directions.

Once your all done with the Bootloader being unlocked and TWRP installed and all is working, then that "RootS5" Directory/Folder is no longer needed and can be deleted.

I always suggest/recommend for individuals to keep a copy of the files on their PC in case it is needed, for one reason or another, in the future.

I wish you the best of luck!

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
Thanks. I've decided to wait until tomorrow to root it in case something goes horribly wrong and I'd have to be up all night on the fix. And unfortunately, my phone has the Verizon CID 11 Samsung eMMC curse, so no unlocked bootloader for me. Darn it.

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One more question, please. I don't see any mention in post #3 (the one I'm to follow, I think) for flashing the 5.0.1 firmware file EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip it told me to download, although it is included in the OP under MMC 11 step 13. I'd really like to have 5.0.1 for the fixes from the slightly buggy 5.0.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jdouva:
Me also, CID15 trying to root my sm g900v my phone couldn't power on, and stuck on download mod, after flashing the full firmware downloaded on sammobile my phone came back alive. I will try another process to root it, cause i want to the phone's admin.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] The_Doctor2677:
Thank you so much for this :laugh: I've been searchin everywhere for how to do this and I've come up blank!

If I'm right tho, this IS a one time thing unless you hard brick it or something, right?

Sent from my rooted, unlocked, G900V running LineageOS 14.0, thanks to you!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wolf45801:
what xposed framework do I need to run on the emmc 11 with lollipop
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
I have the same question. ARM or ARM64?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ibuprophen:
Take a look at the "Step 13":

13. Once in SafeStrap Recovery, choose what firmware you want to be on:

Lollipop 5.0 Firmware=EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip

Marsmhallow 6.0 Firmware=EMMC_11_QA1_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip

So the 2 are covered on this step as an option to choose from.

I would recommend to print out all the steps (you don't need to... Just a preferential decision) and "read them all thoroughly before performing the steps" to help elevate any misunderstandings and help you grasp the steps as you go along.

Importantly... Take your time and don't rush through it. You can easily brick your device and i hate to see threads/posts reflecting a bricked device.

I do wish you the best of of luck and, hopefully, see a "SUCCESSFUL" post! :)

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
SUCCESSFUL! Now the PIA of resetting up my phone. I was rooted on 4.4.4 and the phone suddenly wouldn't get past the splash screen, and for some reason my recovery backup wouldn't work, so I decided to make some lemonaid out of the situation and upgrade the OS. I WAS able to retrieve my Titanium backup files, thank goodness.

By the way, got an answer to my Xposed version question?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ibuprophen:
THAT'S AWESOME!!!

Depends on the the Android version but, for the G900V, you will need to use the ARM.

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
Since I have the dreaded S5 MMC 11, 5.0.1 is as high as I'm going to get with root. I looked up the phone's specs (which says it has a 64-bit processor, btw) and was going to use the ARM64, but decided to hold off until it was confirmed the right one to use. I may just try flashing it yet instead of the Plain Jane ARM. I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, I'm still recovering apps and configuring.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wolf45801:
I've tried installing xposed 88 but it just stays on the Verizon logo
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
When I looked for my MMC 11 5.0.1, it said Xposed v89, so I downloaded xposed-v89-sdk21-arm64.zip. Haven't flashed it yet, though.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Ibuprophen:
Just an FYI in case you weren't aware of this...

The following area is specific to XPosed for information, discussion and support.

https://xdaforums.com/xposed

I'm just providing a suggestion/recommendation where you will be able to obtain better information, discussion and support specific to XPosed.

Good Luck!

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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wolf45801:
The only xposed framework I got to work is 87.1 by dkcldark arm not arm 64
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] YoshkaPundrik:
With what flavor of Android? 5.0.1 (or whatever version this method supplies) I hope. I'll try tomorrow after I do a recovery backup.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] wolf45801:
Yes 5.0 sdk 21
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] swiftbones74:
Not sure what ROM your trying to flash or if your talking Gapps, but I'm pretty sure that you don't want to flash arm 64 anything on this phone.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] guidecca:
How do I go from a Verizon splash screen that won't open to a recovery for the Galaxy S5? I used this Guide and was getting "unfortunately the process android.process.media has stopped" popups and no access to Google Playstore. Thanks in advance.

I attempted to delete data cache/factory reset and need a zip file the phone will respond to in a positive way. ;) Also, can anyone suggest a different ROM for Lollipop or Marshmallow that can maintain connection with Google.

EDIT: I'm back to the beginning of the process in the GUIDE for CID11; still wonder if there is a FIX for the Google Play and android.process.media problem. Is gapps(6.0 ARM micro) an option for CID 11 phone?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] adrian4064002:
Connellsville huh? Small world for sure!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] adrian4064002:
I should have told him to "unzip" the file to get the other files.....wasn't even thinking. ..

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Anyone else running the MOAR rom on CID11 sm-g900v?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jackallis:
power reset/unknown upload mode

https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529

Directions For Users With CID 15 Samsung eMMC

everthing was fine until i finished step 13. when i rebooted twrp wont come on.

the screen says:

wait..

done!

UDC START

POWER RESET or UNKNOWN UPLOAD MODE:confused:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] M1K34DAYZ:
I got stuck on step 8 after the Superuser.app would not show up. Does anyone how to reverse everything I've done so far and get it to stock form?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ishaan33:
thanks for the above solution . But Reverse worked fine on my mobile samsung s5 verizon

though CID was 11 , wifi and other google product dont worked propely but instead CID 15 tutorial worked but a differently as i installed afestrap recovery ie in recovery both root and bootloader as u asked to download. still google store is not working and crashing but other things are fine and workinng
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Slashbit35:
If i want the LL Rom just run until step 15?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] moo_money:
no play store and media.process error

im emmc 11 and ive followed these instructions to a tee,and have retried multiple times and after i complete the steps andreboot into VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip i get : unfortunately, the process android.process.media has stopped every couple seconds,and i cant access any of my gallery pics, play store etc... im getting really frustrated i hope someoneout there could plz shine some light on why this is happening, thnx
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] davelebon:
CID15 steps - suggestions

Hi there -- thanks for the much improved method. Worked well for me.

Here's my suggestions for improvement of the steps for cid15 - based on issues I encountered and what I've seen as common stumbling blocks for others. Take it or leave it -- just thought I'd share...

busybox hanging/removing old versions

Step 9/install supersu -- I would recommend a restart after installing supersu as it seems to have resolved the busybox issue for me. (it might be useful if others going through the process for the first time who get the busybox issue can confirm that a restart will resolve it for them as well)

stuck at verizon screen for long time after install of EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip

Step 15 -- a reminder that it may take about 15 minutes to get through that

getting alarmed on boot at message "kernal is not seandroid enforcing" and "set warranty bit: kernal"

Step 15 -- Just a quick explanatory message that this is expected

can't read from sd card

I've read almost the whole thread for background and familiarity... though i didn't encounter this -- it came up a fews times that there was an inability to read from the sdcard -- seems like installing TWRP 3.1.0 is the answer - might be useful to provide sidenote with steps for that.

after success -- what can I install now?

some warning not to install stock/"tar" ROMs as the bootloader will be locked again

maybe a few pointers to recommended known good roms for newbies to install or get interested in -- I'm actually looking into this now and feel a little lost... I've seen references a year back or more in the thread to aosp roms (whatever those are) and aicp 11 and "lineage 14.1" but not sure if these are stable enough or would be currently recommended.

unique issue -- anyone got ideas? (not entired sure it's related to the rom)

I'm trying to use my g900v in the UK on the EE network and can't send SMSes and my phone doesn't send caller ID though I've set the apn settings and confirmed the "messaging center" number. Tried updating my modem to a new one with no change.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] swiftbones74:
Lineage 14.1 is rock solid, as is aicp 12.1, crdriod, and resurrection remix 5.8.5 N. Those threads are all good places to find the info you need.

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Sorry for the double post but for some reason my XDA app isn't letting me post links right now. Check in the Samsung galaxy s5 unified development thread. Most any ROM in there with klte supot should be good. Remember Nougat ROMs are the currently officially supported and Oreo will be any time now as linage 15.1 is almost stable. Don't forget to hit the the button if someone has helped you/good luck!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Darkmaster83:
I'm confused, will jrkruse's method on the first page work with a Verizon S5 (SM-G900V) on 6.0.1 with CID: 15?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] joshbdoc:
Yes, this method will work with a Verizon S5 (SM-G900V) on 6.0.1 with CID: 15 as I just successfully used it right now.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Darkmaster83:
I've been looking for a SM-G900V root for years, and I can not thank you guys enough for coming through! I used your method, and it worked flawlessly. My phone hung on the Verizon screen for a solid 10 minutes upon initial boot-up, while this worried me, I convinced myself to wait it out and see if anything happened. To my surprise the phone did eventually boot up on 6.0.1 with root! I was amazed. Thanks again!

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Download Verizon Wireless Software Utility Application for Android. It's found on the official Verizon website and will revert your phone to stock (on 6.0.1) using the repair button (and yes it works if your phone is bricked as well, it has saved me a few times). You can then redo everything.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Darkmaster83:
After using this method, I updated the magisk manager, and now I am unable to install Magisk. Magisk Manager also does not think it's connected to the internet. NOTE: I am new to magisk and before realizing I could use the magisk version of xposed I attempted to install it (failed) multiple times using various methods. Any ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] swiftbones74:
Cid 15 or 11?

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Also, what ROM did you end up flashing in the end?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Darkmaster83:
I am on CID 15, I flashed EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip (The one given at the bottom of the post for CID 15)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] swiftbones74:
Its been a while since I flashed that and I believe that there used to be a few options for ROMs. Anyhow my

suggestion is to flash something newer. So go to TWRP do a full wipe and install something up to date.

You could start with los 14.1 or resurrection remix nought.

Anything los based labeled klte (unified)will work awesome on your phone. Make sure to read the directed install presses for whatever ROM you flash. Don't forget to five thanks if anyone helps you. Good luck!

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/uni...enmod-14-0-galaxy-s5-android-t3476433/page993
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Darkmaster83:
Just redid the method lineage is booting up atm with su addon. Hoping for the best! Loving the boot animation haha. Thanks bro! EDIT: It booted successfully, loving the new interface, thank you so much for the help!