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G900A Update 5.1.1

Anyone know will get the update 5.1.1 on G900A ?

machiavely said:
Anyone know will get the update 5.1.1 on G900A ?
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No, but considering T-Mobile already sent theirs out, i'm sure it won't be too long before it hits the AT&T variant

It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.

TheeDesecrator said:
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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If it means the update doesn't "suck" i'm okay with waiting a while longer.

Now, will we have same rooting issue if we're on rooted 5.0 or do yall think it'll be more of a hot-fix than a bootloader update?

Skv012a said:
Now, will we have same rooting issue if we're on rooted 5.0 or do yall think it'll be more of a hot-fix than a bootloader update?
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Good chance that 5.1.1 will be completely unrootable on locked bootloader devices.

C0derbear said:
If it means the update doesn't "suck" i'm okay with waiting a while longer.
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Agreed, however, by that time, it probably won't matter for me. I highly regret taking the 5.0 update before doing root. I'm sick of not having the options I want with this phone and the daily freezes. As a long time AT&T customer with a grandfathered unlimited plan (not that that means anything, they throttle at 5GB, which I swear the FCC said was illegal), I'm about to eat the early termination fee and go to Project Fi with a Nexus 6.

muniz_ri said:
Good chance that 5.1.1 will be completely unrootable on locked bootloader devices.
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So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.

Skv012a said:
So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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What dev flash? Is there root possibilities on 5.0 on the G900A that I missed directly from Lollipop?

Skv012a said:
So wait for a dev flash like w/ 5.0. Gocha.
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Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.

muniz_ri said:
Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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What about porting international roms over to what is rooted already?

Skv012a said:
What about porting international roms over to what is rooted already?
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That's fine IF your already rooted.. @muniz_ri was making the point that phones are coming that are not root able with locked BL.
Take the S6 Active for example, not looking to promising.

TheeDesecrator said:
It's AT&T. We'll be waiting a while.
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Before Christmas I say.

New s6 active just got v5.0.2. So it might be longer.

I'm going to buy a Tmobile version of the S5...AT&T LB Sux...
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muniz_ri said:
Not likely, it appears the only way to root 5.1 will be a custom rooted kernel which is out of the question for locked bl devices. Seems the end of root access on locked bl devices is not far away.
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Well that is some sad news @muniz_ri. If you say you cannot do your usual magic, then i guess we are all sunk. I always check up on 5.whatever and it said it was out and i was hoping you would be able to modify it and keep the OA1 BL like you usually do....just to try it of course. Stock is not for many of us as you know. I will keep watching though. My installments are not done until 06-2016 and was hoping to maybe get an LG G4, but they dont seem to be having all that much luck with it, but i hear it is now rooted. by then, who knows. not a lot of money here. Thanks for you and others for keeping our device alive. I would never get an S6 or another Samsung I think. Between them and ATT, they are choking many of us. Ok, thanks again for all your hard work. Maybe u will come across something.

Looking to downgrade from Lollipop 5.0

Hello. I'm not sure if this in the right section if it isn't I'm sorry. Anyways I just recently updated my AT&T Galaxy s5 g900a to lollipop 5.0 and it sucks pretty bad, the color scheme is terrible for my eyes and its just not something I want to get used to. Is there anyway to downgrade back to kitkat on the g900a? If so can you please help, thank you.

Jathar said:
Hello. I'm not sure if this in the right section if it isn't I'm sorry. Anyways I just recently updated my AT&T Galaxy s5 g900a to lollipop 5.0 and it sucks pretty bad, the color scheme is terrible for my eyes and its just not something I want to get used to. Is there anyway to downgrade back to kitkat on the g900a? If so can you please help, thank you.
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If you updated via OTA, unfortunately no, there is no way to downgrade. If you upgraded via a method here on XDA, you should be able to ODIN back to KK. Good luck.

pre4speed said:
If you updated via OTA, unfortunately no, there is no way to downgrade. If you upgraded via a method here on XDA, you should be able to ODIN back to KK. Good luck.
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Thanks, I heard that using the s5 with AT&T has a locked bootloader is that a problem or are there ways around that?

Jathar said:
Thanks, I heard that using the s5 with AT&T has a locked bootloader is that a problem or are there ways around that?
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Yes it's locked. That's why such a pain to do things. There are workarounds, like safestrap and flashfire, but both of those are limited in what you can flash because of the locked bootloader. You'll have to look around and see what you're most comfortable with. But like I said, if you're using the latest Android version via OTA, there is no workaround that will work. Thanks AT&T

5.1.1 in UK

Hi,
Anyone got any news on when we'll see 5.1.1 in the UK,got my s2 9.7 wifi/cellular version from o2 yesterday,was a bit dissapointed to find that i'm stuck on 5.0.2.
Plus ran the stagefright detector and this device is vunerable,get the update pushed samsung for goodness sake.

Got update

wildcat777 said:
Got update
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Good news for us UK users...
I used to be able to update my rooted devices via Kies with the guaranteed 'official' Samsung ROM... ('cos OTAs don't work on rooted phones)
Kies says S2 Tab isn't supported, and to use 'Smart Switch' instead. Does Smart Switch upgrade firmware??
TIA

Anyone else have the 5.1.1 update on the s2 8.0. I'm still stuck on 5.0.2

wildcat777 said:
Got update
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Is there any way to install 5.1.1 on a S2 bought at France?

Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.

hasenbein196601 said:
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
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Yesterday at night I did it. I've used the Canada version but this one it doesn't have the "Mange Apps" in the Smart Manager to Auto-Stop the apps. I wanted that but can't know for sure in which one it's enabled.

Does manually upgrading with ODIN mess up KNOX and the tablet's warranty status? I'm on 5.0.2 as well.

Rm4n said:
Does manually upgrading with ODIN mess up KNOX and the tablet's warranty status? I'm on 5.0.2 as well.
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No, official firmware does not trip knox.

Unfortunately for the T815Y there is only 5.0.2, no 5.1.1 released yet...

hasenbein196601 said:
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
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I've downloaded the Canada 5.1.1 version and keep getting a Status Bar Notification:-
Security Notice
Unauthorised actions have been detected. Tap here for more info.
Is there a way to disable these notifications?

schrodinger56 said:
I've downloaded the Canada 5.1.1 version and keep getting a Status Bar Notification:-
Security Notice
Unauthorised actions have been detected. Tap here for more info.
Is there a way to disable these notifications?
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I haven't had any problems with mine. I have some Samsung apps disabled but I don't think that's the fix. Are you sure yours is T710 and not some other variant? Did your KNOX counter get tripped?

Rm4n said:
I haven't had any problems with mine. I have some Samsung apps disabled but I don't think that's the fix. Are you sure yours is T710 and not some other variant? Did your KNOX counter get tripped?
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Mine's the T810 which was originally running on UK version 5.0.2. I rooted it, flashed a TWRP recovery and flashed the Canadian 5.1.1 version. KNOX was tripped when rooted.

Oh right. I did a Google search about your problem earlier and found out you have two disable a service or two if the same thing happens on the Samsung S6 Edge . Read the ROOT YOUR PHONE AND UNINSTALL KNOX part.

Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK?
It's out for other countries. I'd rather not have to doing anything unofficial if I can help it, especially when it's been out in other countries for some time now.
Thanks

Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK? Thanks.

bradavon said:
Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK?
It's out for other countries. I'd rather not have to doing anything unofficial if I can help it, especially when it's been out in other countries for some time now.
Thanks
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It's not actually unofficial is it? Its still stock firmware.
What are you expecting to be different?

ashyx said:
It's not actually unofficial is it? Its still stock firmware.
What are you expecting to be different?
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As I understand it the Android 5.1.1 update from Samsung isn't available in The UK but looks like it is elsewhere. My Tab S2 is still stuck on Android 5.0.2.
I'm waiting for Samsung to release it OTA than installing firmware intended/released for a different market.
Thanks.

The firmware is identical aside from a few apps here and there.
Only the csc is different which doesn't have to be flashed.

ashyx said:
The firmware is identical aside from a few apps here and there.
Only the csc is different which doesn't have to be flashed.
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Android 5.1.x brought with it bugs fixed too though?

Is it possible to downgrade from lolipop 5.0 to kit kat 4.42 Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T

Is it possible to downgrade from lolipop 5.0 to kit kat 4.42 Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T
Is it possible to downgrade from lolipop 5.0 to kit kat 4.42 Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T (G900A) ??? any tutorials or step by step procedure

Search is your friend. Simply answered, no.
Se​nt fr​om my SM-G870A
Peace

Mikekm69 said:
Is it possible to downgrade from lolipop 5.0 to kit kat 4.42 Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T (G900A) ??? any tutorials or step by step procedure
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Of course you can. Download the firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/28224/G900AUCU1ANCE_G900AATT1ANCE_ATT/
Then download latest version of odin and then in odin you also must check Update bootloader button because there are different verions of bootloaders. And then it s done.
Wipe the ****ing cache before asking questions!

Grinch1985 said:
Of course you can.
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No you can't.
But you don't have to just take my word for it. Try this in Google to limit results from this forum only and you'll see it's been answered again and again:
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site:forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/ downgrade lollipop impossible
Stay tuned; last time AT&T released 4.4.4 around this time and Lollipop followed two months after.
Maybe there's hope with an upcoming Marshmallow.

ghostpussy said:
No you can't.
But you don't have to just take my word for it. Try this in Google to limit results from this forum only and you'll see it's been answered again and again:
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site:forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/ downgrade lollipop impossible
Stay tuned; last time AT&T released 4.4.4 around this time and Lollipop followed two months after.
Maybe there's hope with an upcoming Marshmallow.
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It's trivial even on the F model, M requires a modified boot image so sorry to be a better of bad news, but there's likely less hope.
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Rakuu said:
It's trivial even on the F model, M requires a modified boot image so sorry to be a better of bad news, but there's likely less hope.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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So what ya saying is get rid of the S5 as there is no hope of gaining root if ya don't already have it?

Are people working on cracking the AT&T G870A or is it a lost cause?

Are people still working on cracking the AT&T G870A or is it a lost cause?
If yes, how's it going?
I had a G870F but sent it swimming on 20m deep for three weeks. Needless to say it didn't survive.
Found the G870A and thought it was a bargain, however . . .

Pretty much a lost cause, most devs have moved on.

So the answer is not so straight forward. The current v 5.1 and above for the AT&T phones are not currently rootable. If you find a used or remanufactured S5 or S5 Active with 4.2 you will be in luck. I just had a problem with my Active found a replacement on the most popular buying and selling web site for around $230. Just make sure it has not been updated. If the seller is advertising it as 4.2 and you get it with 5.0 they must take it back if it's not what was advertised. Hope this helps.

If you want an S5 to tinker with you should get a tmobile variant the SM-G900T, or the international SM-G900M since the active model is basically a carrier exclusive they dont have any international ones that im aware of.

I dont understand the question of OP
I used a popular search and found rooted firmwares for the 870A.
Several people who replied have in their sigs that they have a rooted s5 Active..... I would think that to mean the phone has been "cracked" and isn't a lost cause.

darthmalus said:
If you want an S5 to tinker with you should get a tmobile variant the SM-G900T, or the international SM-G900M since the active model is basically a carrier exclusive they dont have any international ones that im aware of.
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Thanks, but I have bought the phone already. If I get another one or replace the one I have it'll probably be a European, G870F, the same modell I had before.

dosmastr said:
I dont understand the question of OP
I used a popular search and found rooted firmwares for the 870A.
Several people who replied have in their sigs that they have a rooted s5 Active..... I would think that to mean the phone has been "cracked" and isn't a lost cause.
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You could have rooted before 5.0. If you have the latest bootloader, it can't be done. That is why I suggested getting one that has pre 5.0 stock 4.4.2.
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Sgt.CM said:
You could have rooted before 5.0. If you have the latest bootloader, it can't be done. That is why I suggested getting one that has pre 5.0 stock 4.4.2.
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so its isn't the android version per say bu the bootloader that comes with it?
So one couldn't just flash a 5.0 firmware, is that what you're also saying?
pardon my ignorance, but when one flashes a firmware -- that wont impact the bootloader will it...
poop... i just got one of those and I'm all excited to get the att crap off there and see how much faster it gets... not to mention all the other things you can't run without root.... this ebay "deal" keeps getting worse....

dosmastr said:
so its isn't the android version per say bu the bootloader that comes with it?
So one couldn't just flash a 5.0 firmware, is that what you're also saying?
pardon my ignorance, but when one flashes a firmware -- that wont impact the bootloader will it...
poop... i just got one of those and I'm all excited to get the att crap off there and see how much faster it gets... not to mention all the other things you can't run without root.... this ebay "deal" keeps getting worse....
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When you update the firmware, it automatically updates the bootloader. Once that bootloader has been updated, it's locked down. No downgrading firmwares, rooting, or installing custom recoveries.
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stew1411 said:
When you update the firmware, it automatically updates the bootloader. Once that bootloader has been updated, it's locked down. No downgrading firmwares, rooting, or installing custom recoveries.
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Yeah, that's basically what I gathered after a lot of research online.
Some claim it can be done but when trying the method/software, it doesn't work.
I just wanted to double check since there is a lot of expert knowledge in this forum.
One thing i've been thinking though (not that I can do it): how about picking the phone apart
and wiping/replacing the bootloader manually?

North of the wall said:
Yeah, that's basically what I gathered after a lot of research online.
Some claim it can be done but when trying the method/software, it doesn't work.
I just wanted to double check since there is a lot of expert knowledge in this forum.
One thing i've been thinking though (not that I can do it): how about picking the phone apart
and wiping/replacing the bootloader manually?
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Well it's soldered to the board. You would need some highly specialized equipment to do it. Even then I'm not sure.
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Is this the case with both the G900A and the G870A. I'm in the market for either one since they are going for just of $200 new on Ebay. Are both phones now locked down of is the Active more problematic?

Both are locked down. AT&T and Samsung are being jerks to us and not even letting us have a developer phone to try to use like Verizon had.

roserez said:
Is this the case with both the G900A and the G870A. I'm in the market for either one since they are going for just of $200 new on Ebay. Are both phones now locked down of is the Active more problematic?
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If you are looking to root, then buy one that still has Android v4.4.2. They are available you just have to look for them. Don't put the SIM card in until you root or it will auto update and you can't go back.

Sgt.CM said:
If you are looking to root, then buy one that still has Android v4.4.2. They are available you just have to look for them. Don't put the SIM card in until you root or it will auto update and you can't go back.
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Hi Sgt.CM,
I got my AT&T S5 on release day and never updated it. I have a SM-G900A with Android version 4.4.2! Is it possible for me to put CM13 with marshmallow 6.0.1 on there? I had assumed it was impossible...
Thanks,
Frozen

FrozenClear said:
Hi Sgt.CM,
I got my AT&T S5 on release day and never updated it. I have a SM-G900A with Android version 4.4.2! Is it possible for me to put CM13 with marshmallow 6.0.1 on there? I had assumed it was impossible...
Thanks,
Frozen
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Nope can't because of locked bootloader. The best thing you could do is too root with towelroot and then flash safestrap and install a custom rom from there.

NavSad said:
Nope can't because of locked bootloader. The best thing you could do is too root with towelroot and then flash safestrap and install a custom rom from there.
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That is what I thought. What are the custom rom options? Is there a rooted marshmallow rom for the s5 i can install?
Also according to these articles it is possible:
http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-cm-13-rom-on-galaxy-s5/
http://androiding.how/download-galaxy-s5-cm13-rom-marshmallow/
I'm guessing they may not be correct?

FrozenClear said:
That is what I thought. What are the custom rom options? Is there a rooted marshmallow rom for the s5 i can install?
Also according to these articles it is possible:
http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-cm-13-rom-on-galaxy-s5/
http://androiding.how/download-galaxy-s5-cm13-rom-marshmallow/
I'm guessing they may not be correct?
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Asked and answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900a-5-0-oc4-to-cm13-mm-roadmap-t3362993

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Asked and answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900a-5-0-oc4-to-cm13-mm-roadmap-t3362993
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So what ROM options are available to me? Is there a list somewhere?

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So what ROM options are available to me? Is there a list somewhere?
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You can look in Galaxy S5 Android Development.