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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] pacard17:
RE: S5 G900V

I'm beginning the process of updating my EFS per the link above. 2 questions.

1. what is the most recent stock samsung software i should install (without locking the phone again or preventing me from eventually reverting back to LOS 16)? I vaguely recall some stock versions made it all but impossible to move to LOS. Just want to make sure.

2. what most recent files would you recommend to get the best radios/modems, etc? Just want to make sure there isn't more recent files vs those mentioned here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78485099&postcount=740

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Reverse-anastomosis:
There have been no updates from Samsung since that was posted, so it should still be good. Haggertk knows what's up so that's good stuff. Just a warning, if you have the g900v only flash the stuff from haggertk. Don't odin to stock, because you will have to go through the bootloader hack again.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
Re: S5 G900V EFS Partition & Modem

There are more than 2,000 posts in this thread and there is a plethora of S5 models so please ALWAYS include your S5 model in your posts. Could you please edit your post above & include it? Edit: Including the device model adds an important keyword that can be included when using the Search Thread box in all pages of this thread.

In LineageOS 16.0 > Settings > About phone > Android version > What is your baseband version?

Do you have any recent TWRP backup for that S5 G900V? If so in TWRP > Restore > Select Storage (where your backup is located) > Select Package to Restore > Select Partitions to Restore > do you have a EFS option as shown in the attachment in the No Network, No IMEI, No SIM & EFS Partition Restore Fix?

Waiting for your replies before answering further questions.

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That's correct, flashing a stock Samsung ROM on the S5 G900V will relock the bootloader which is in fact named aboot on the S5.

Thanks :good: for reminding me [MENTION=9533319]Reverse-anastomosis[/MENTION]. A warning was added to the No Network post linked above & also to S5 Odin Flashable Modem & Bootloader.

But there are modified stock Samsung ROM for the S5 G900V that will not touch aboot so they will not re-lock it.

For example in [ROM][VZW_Stock _QL1_Deodexed][DEV aboot Magisk Rooted][Locked Bootloader Safstrap]:

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] pacard17:
RE: S5 G900v

No problem. I went back to my last post and updated the model.

My baseband version: G900VVRS2DQB2

I don't have a backup for lineage 16. i was still configuring things and deciding on which apps I wanted to use when i encountered the SIM card issue. I think I have an old backup for LOS 14.1. So, I'm following the link you included for those who don't have a backup. Have a question about this though. He says make a full backup except for the EFS partition. I noticed there's also a checkbox for the Modem to be backed up. Should I include the Modem in my backup or do I not include that?

Really appreciate all the help here. I'm slowly getting this!
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
Re: S5 G900V EFS Partition & Modem

Thanks for editing your posts & adding the S5 model.

"My baseband version: G900VVRS2DQB2" - The S5 SM-G900V DQL1 package linked in S5 Odin Flashable Modem & Bootloader is more recent & may fix your No Network problem.

The higher the last 4 alphanumeric characters, the more recent it is.

You have nothing to lose by flashing it using Odin3 as described in that post & it will not re-lock the aboot of your S5 G900V.

"I don't have a backup for lineage 16. ...I think I have an old backup for LOS 14.1. - If that 14.1 includes EFS it is good enough to restore the EFS partition only.

Backup everything in TWRP except the Cache as shown in the attachment. When restoring a backup it's different. Restore only what is needed to fix a problem & nothing more.

"...I don't have a backup for lineage 16. i was still configuring things and deciding on which apps I wanted to use..." - I always do a full TWRP backup before & after a clean install & booting it to System. Only after that I will root, mod & add stuff to it.

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] pacard17:
Thanks a bunch!
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] d00m178:
can I install LineageOS 16 over LineageOS 15 on klte in TWRP?

Do I need wipe something if I want just upgrade LineageOS from 15 to 16?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] sahanch:
hey devs , i ask directly for OTA, since you collecte owr data, hey devs we pay for you tells us when we got new build as others phones,hey devs wake up

we know you collect owr data ..hey devs ...

do not answer with bad words, I just came

tell the truth to what do not know it
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] dcarvil:
Doing a dirty flash is asking for problems. See [MENTION=4122877]curiousrom[/MENTION] post at https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78635977&postcount=804
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] pacard17:
RE: S5 G900V no data

Update.

- Followed instructions here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78673717&postcount=829

- When i made my backup of my existing LOS ROM, I excluded EFS but included Cache & Modem. Had done it prior to some tips here.

- When i installed the new baseband xxDQL1, I was surprised to see that nothing else had been deleted on my phone (for us rookies who are never sure what's getting deleted). All apps/system setting seemed unchanged. TWRP was still there as well. So skipped re-installing TWRP.

- Did the backup of the EFS partition only.

- When I attempted to install my LOS ROM backup (excluding EFS), TWRP wouldn't let me install the Modem due to a read/write issue. Don't understand why only one piece of a backup would generate this problem. So i attempted the install a 2nd time and unchecked "Modem". Installed smoothly.

All issues resolved. I didn't even need to install my EFS partition backup. No idea why, but I'M HAPPY....and appreciative of all the help here!
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
S5 Upgrading From LineageOS 15.1 to 16.0

It depends on your setup & which LineageOS 15.1 version you are running exactly.

Are you running a GApps package? Magisk or other root method? Do you have a Google Backup?

For example if you are running official LineageOS 15.1 + a Gapps package, after wiping only System & caches in TWRP (NOT Data) you can flash over it LineageOS 16.0 + Gapps package for Android 9.0 & all apps + their data & your settings will be preserved except the icons on the desktop because the Trebuchet launcher in 16.0 is different.

See Official 16.0 for S5 2019-03-01 - Dirty Flash Report and S5 LineageOS super clean install.

If you do a clean install & restore a Google Backup as described in that post only the apps not installed via Play Store need to be re-installed in this case.

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Whatever upgrade method you choose before doing anything make a full TWRP backup including the EFS Partition so you could restore it and quickly go back to your current setup in case of a problem.

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Sure a clean install is always better but as you can read above, 16.0 can be installed over 15.1 in some cases.

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Liebesrind:
Does anyone can help me? When I install Lineage (microg) on my different phones succesfully it always jumps back to twrp after trying to boot. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] cexcells:
RTFM
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] kurtn:
What do you wipe? What else do you flash?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Liebesrind:
Nothing else. Newest twrp, latest build. I had the same problem with my s5 mini so I decided to use another rom at the end. I wiped everything before.

I have never had problems on my main phone moto z so far or on my Galaxy S4. I have no idea and have read a lot. Is it possible that there is a problem with latest Lineage versions?

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I'll do. Which one?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] dcarvil:
Did you install Lineage from https://lineage.microg.org/, or the official Lineage from https://download.lineageos.org/? Microg has their own unofficial fork of Lineage. If you really want microg, you should use their fork and read the documentation at https://lineage.microg.org/.

This thread is for the official version of Lineage. If you are using the official version from https://download.lineageos.org/, you will have better luck with OpenGapps. Microg uses signature spoofing, which does not play well with the official Lineage version.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
MicroG & Which S5 Model?

You are in the wrong thread buddy as this one is for the official LineageOS 16.0 for the S5 klte + variants.

If your ROM is not downloaded from https://download.lineageos.org/ then it's not official LineageOS.

So go to a MicroG thread to get help.

I see here that you posted in a S5 Mini G800F/M/Y thread & mentioned MicroG so do you even have a S5 klte or variant? :confused:

If not that would make you double wrong & off-topic by posting in this thread. :eek:

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:) That reminded me of the T-shirt the guy is wearing in this classic bit of British humour (video): The IT crowd - Truest moment about tech support

FYI for users who don't know the expression RTFM - Wikipedia

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Liebesrind:
Yes, I took that one from https://lineage.microg.org/. But I also tried the latest official build without gapps.

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I've got different phones. No one could help me with my S5 mini. So I thought maybe someone can help me here. But since I actually have tried so many things I am a little hopeless now. Do you know where I can find older official Lineage 16 builds?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] kurtn:
Wait, we are now discussing S5 mini? That's a different device. No chance to get any S5 ROM running.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Reverse-anastomosis:
It is not likely to be a problem with the builds if you are the only one having the problem.

My troubleshooting would be 1st check the integrity of your downloads using the md5 sum or whatever method is offered.

Make 100% sure you are flashing the right files for the right devices...it sounds like you have multiple devices.

Try different USB port or cable.

Make sure to do a clean flash. You have to do more than factory reset in TWRP.

After you have done all of this (and I mean sit down and do it all again even if you already did) and it still isn't working type up step by step what your process is so we can help. This is very likely user error or equipment failure, not a problem with the ROM at the source.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Liebesrind:
No, we only discuss the S5. I've discussed the S5 mini before in another thread because I've had the same problem there.

By the way I have no problem installing the resurrection remix rom on my S5, only Lineage OS isn't booting.

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I haven't used a different cable or port yet because I succesfully installed the resurrection remix the same way. I always format data and wipe everything.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
Re: Can't boot S5 LineageOS but Resurrection Remix Works

Thanks for reporting back & good for you. :good::cool:

I was loosing sleep over your oddball black swan case as it's very rare that users reported not being able to boot after a S5 super clean install including Format Data instead of just wipe Data, & updating TWRP, modem & bootloader. And failing even when flashing LineageOS alone without a GApps package & without a rooting method.

I would like to collect some data. Could you make some screenshots like I attached: DevCheck > System and Phone INFO Samsung > General and also > Hardware.

I am interested in model, bootloader, radio (modem or baseband), Manufacturing date & Hardware Revision.

Note that Phone INFO throws an error when trying to see the camera info but just tap Yes to continue.

Maybe we have an other case: :eek:

Try the super clean post linked above.

If it does not work: troubleshooting info is needed:

Exact S5 model number.

Exact name of LineageOS file you flashed including the build date.

Exact name of GApps file you flashed (if any) including the build date.

Did you install a root method like Magisk for example?

TWRP, modem & bootloader versions.

After flashing manually in TWRP & before rebooting: go to > Backup > Select Storage to external Micro SD card then > Home > Advanced > Copy Log to external SD card then either connect to PC as MTP is enabled by default in TWRP or reboot to System. Rename it something like Recovery_log.txt & you could attach it to a reply maybe?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Liebesrind:
- SM-G900F

- lineage-16.0-20191026-nightly-klte-signed.zip

- no gapps

- no root

- twrp-3.3.1-0-klte.img, G900FXXU1CQK3, G900FXXU1CRH1

(By the way I haven't had any problems booting crdroid on my S5 mini while having the same problems with LineageOS)
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
Re: Can't boot S5 LineageOS but Resurrection Remix Works

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Thanks for the info. :good::cool: TWRP, modem & bootloader up-to-date.

No errors in your recovery log. :(

It shows that the /data/ and /system partitions were empty before you flashed lineage-16.0-20191026-nightly-klte-signed.zip.

You used Format Data & not wipe data, right?

What happens exactly when you try to boot to system? What do you see? Only the aboot splash screen Samsung Galaxy S5 logo like in the attachment or also the LineageOS boot animation after it?

The only troubleshooting step I see at this point is to start from the ground up by flashing the most recent stock Samsung ROM as it may fix some partitions problems.

Or flash Resurrection Remix.

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Edited to ping the LOS S5 dev but will not hold my breath because I don't want to die: helloooo, Mr. [MENTION=2693412]haggertk[/MENTION]?

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Liebesrind:
Thank you so much anyway! I came from the stock rom. Yes, I only formatted data, wiped system, dalvik and cache and did a reboot to twrp before installing the rom. The first I get is the Samsung screen, then the Lineage boot animation before it in the end darkens after a lot of time and boots back to twrp.

What I really don't understand is why I'm almost the only one having these problems. On different phones and only with LineageOS, official and unoffical.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] cexcells:
NVMO is weird . if I turn on mobile data after rebooting or switching it off for any length of time it doesn't connect. However if I send a text to any other device data connects within 5 to 10 seconds afterwards.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
S5 LineageOS giffgaff SIM Data Problem?

Is that with your giffgaff UK SIM like you posted about previously and on S5 SM-G900F?

Because sending a SMS is a way to trigger a SIM provisioning.

[MENTION=5939915]damiend[/MENTION] posted the same problem with the same SMS workaround here: LineageOS 16 / G900F: mobile data inactive until SMS:

G900F on O2 UK / giffgaff

lineage-16.0-20190717-nightly-klte

G900FXXU1CRH1_G900FXXU1CQK3_Baseband_Firmware

"...the problem disappears if I set "preferred network type" to "GSM/WCDMA" instead of "GSM/WCDMA/LTE" (selected by default)."

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Maybe you could submit a bug report as described in LineageOS Wiki - How to submit a bug report including capturing a logcat after rebooting & reproducing the problem & also include a link to giffgaff's APN settings page?

Maybe a dev will see it & make a patch like the recently merged Add Tello APN or several others you can see with this LineageOS Gerrit search project:LineageOS/android_vendor_lineage branch:lineage-16.0 apn

The last patches for giffgaff are pretty old: https://review.lineageos.org/q/giffgaff

Could you open them, expand the files & check the APN settings in them?

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] cexcells:
Setting the preferred network type to GSM/WCDMA allows it to connect with H+ indicator straight away. When LTE is included I have to fiddle around with sending an SMS. Then it connects shortly after and has the H+ indicator for a couple of minutes and then changes the indicator to LTE..

I can use the same SIM with an HTC One M8 running Android any version. It's actually on 10 right now and has no connection issues.

Will look at the other things tomorrow and see how things go.

Selecting LTE in connection preferences seems to trigger the issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] tripstar:
I'm going through the same thing on Giffgaff with a Galaxy S5.

Nothing I have tried works, except the same thing you are doing by changing the preferred network type, then changing it back to LTE once it gets a data connection
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] cexcells:
I have used several SIM cards on this device and they all work except for NVMO
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] tripstar:
I used to use a o2 APN for the other giffgaff sims. I wonder if I can find it again, and if it'll work

Edit: nope it doesn't
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] cexcells:
It really doesn't bother me. I have used the same Sim on several devices with various roms without any problems. Even if I create the APN settings exactly to the letter as those from a working device it is not working correctly.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] playerero:
hello, Is there a reason why SM-G900H k3gxx isn't supported?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] kurtn:
https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-drops-support-devices-inactive-maintainers/
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] playerero:
thank you :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
S5 SM-G900H 3G Exynos Not LineageOS Supported?

Besides that the official LineageOS maintainer for that device is gone fishing the S5 SM-G900H 3G Exynos is not part of the S5 klte Snapdragon family as it has many hardware differences. See this specs comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6033&idPhone2=6237

This thread is about the Galaxy S5 klte + variants.

Check this Galaxy S 5 Android Development (Exynos) forum for recent unofficial versions & other alternatives.

If you can I would suggest to sell that one & get a S5 klte variant instead.

You can see which devices are currently supported by LineageOS in https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/ and uncheck Show discontinued devices.

You would have to check the frequencies of your network provider vs. the specs of the S5 version you are considering.

While their database is not always up-to-date you can do a model/country frequency compatibility cross check on this site: https://www.frequencycheck.com

If you would tell us your country & network provider maybe we can recommend a specific S5 klte model.

BTW you can hit the Thanks :good: button on the posts you find helpful instead of replying just to say thanks. ;)

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] MeisterManuel23:
I've just switched to the ROM on my klteduos and it seems to work perfectly fine. I still have some questions though:

I've found the Aderno 330 Thread() with the lastest Drives. Have they been impletented in LOS16? If not, would you recommend flashing it? I don't game on my phone only using the phone to play and record 4K videos, should I still Install it for a benefit?

Back in the Day, I've had an Xperia S and when plugging the phone in to charge the LED lit up and changed its color based on the battery percentage. I think it was in 10% steps. Would be great if the same could be implemented into LOS16. Or maybe it does exist as a mod or something?

And is something known about an old battery causing instability to the phone? Cuz mine only lasts now for about half a day and yesterday when it reached around 40% of charge level, the phone constantly crashed and restarted for about 40 times or so: Since I was on my bike in a foreign city abroad I tried starting it so often that I can guide my way back home but it never worked. Back at home I charged it and it's working fine again.

Only minor issues I'm facing besides the crashing that it the phone sometimes doesn't connect to the mobile network; when I enter the settings I have to tick the "Automatic network search" option, restart the phone, disable and enable airplane mode. Not particularly in that order but that's how I get a signal.

I have a virtual provider from Austria called spusu (which APN I have to enter by hand to get internet working) and I'm currently abroad so I don't know if that's kinda the problem. With my old ROM there weren't troubles with connecting. (using latest Modem, Bootloader and TWRP)

Since some people were writing about mic issues with the duos version, for me it's solved, it's working perfectly fine.

That's all for now. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
S5 Adreno GPU Drivers & Dying Battery?

That's impossible to answer because you did not link to that thread so we don't know which drivers you are talking about exactly. Could you post a link please?

BTW the name of the GPU on the S5 klte + variants is Adreno 330. More info about it by NotebookCheck: Qualcomm Adreno 330 GPU

Yes, that could be a sign of a dying battery. Maybe it's swollen making the contact with the phone flaky & unstable & since it was when riding a bike the vibrations can make it worse.

Turn off the phone & remove the battery & put on a flat surface. If by pressing the corners the battery rocks then it needs to be replaced ASAP.

If you have a very fast drop of battery % at 40% or less that's also a sign of dying battery.

Check the links for tips + idle battery usage analyzing apps & screenshots in S5 New Battery Life

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Edit: [MENTION=6061286]MeisterManuel23[/MENTION] - Try this test: with the S5 turned on charge to 100% + keep the S5 connected for at least 45 minutes, disconnect the phone then reboot in System. The battery should be @ 90~92%.

If your battery is below 90% then it may be old or a fake.

See this post about LineageOS 16.0 for S5 limiting the maximum battery charge voltage: S5 Battery Charging - Fake 100% which explains the 90~92% expectation.

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] Sobhan Mazaheri:
Lineageos 17 For S5 G900F

Good news...:o

Great job...;)

LOS 17 For Galaxy S5 G900F:cowboy:

Download and Watch Video :

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-lineageos-17-0-klte-t3992419

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIX14Pu1-3s
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] sharktm:
noob question, the latest changes included in the 30 october build regarding FM radio does not have any impact on the S5 which it doesn't have an FM radio?
[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] curiousrom:
LineageOS 17.0 for S5 - FM Radio?

"Not Working:

RIL

Fingerprint

Power HAL

SELinux (kernel is permissive)

Probably other stuff"

No RIL=no SIM & no calls. { Bold by me.}

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haggertk said that only the S5 G900P variant has the FM radio chip physically enabled & those recent LineageOS FM related patches do not concern the S5.

Maybe some S5 G900P owners could try Spirit2 Real FM Radio before & after updating & report here?

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[Samsung Galaxy S 5 Unified Development] imarsh72:
[MENTION=4122877]curiousrom[/MENTION] going back to the fingerprint sensor issues, I've noticed mine can wake up from simply wiping the sensor, not sure if this is normal behaviour or not (sorry if it is) but would explain extra drain on battery