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someone could tell me if I should give this update..?
just come to my active 5...

hdelvalle009 said:
someone could tell me if I should give this update..?
just come to my active 5...
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I did the update, not sure how big it is or whats different. Still 4.4.2

The question is what well happen to the root if installed.

I'm rooted and the update failed for me. I don't know if it was root that caused it to fail or the fact that I changed my build.prop to reflect SM-G900A. Either way, doesn't seem a big enough deal to me to "fix" it for the update.

I'm using the KoolKit Active variant as my rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...m-koolkit-s5-koolactive-v1-0-0b01-07-t2809957)
I take it trying to perform this update would be a bad idea.

Just updated. New Baseband Version G870AUCU1ANG. Kernel is 3.4.0-2304514. Build Number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3. Android Version 4.4.2.
I thought this might be 4.4.4. By the way, I lost ROOT when I did this. Will have to see what is needed to restore it.
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Just tried to re-install Towelroot. No Dice. It says the device isn't supported.....darn.

dbodom said:
Just updated. New Baseband Version G870AUCU1ANG. Kernel is 3.4.0-2304514. Build Number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3. Android Version 4.4.2.
I thought this might be 4.4.4. By the way, I lost ROOT when I did this. Will have to see what is needed to restore it.
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Just tried to re-install Towelroot. No Dice. It says the device isn't supported.....darn.
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the exploit that geohot used for towelroot has now been patched, so if you apply this update you will no longer be able to root your device. unfortunately this was bound to happen, there are a couple of apks to look for the main one to freeze or delete is the localFota.apk (i think thats the correct name) this should prevent the ota from being recieved by your device. if you are running a a custom rom (either mine or nickoftyme's) the OTA should not apply. Technically it shouldnt apply at all if you are rooted in any fashion but apparently AT&T in their infinite wisdom found away to screw with us once again.

Geohot did say that they were going to patch...and now it's happened...
Block those OTA's people...
We may never see root again...so thanks for nothing AT$T....
rotten azzhats...g

So if I turn on wifi will it update automatically? Its been asking since this morning.

The update installed on mine, I lost root as well even though OTA Survival Mode was turned on.
On the brightside Visual Voicemail is fixed but I want my root back.

Slowb00st said:
So if I turn on wifi will it update automatically? Its been asking since this morning.
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Most likely yes....unless you freeze the "ATT UPDATES" apk by using titanium backup...
You may want to freeze the following as well...
Local fota
Security policy updates
Samsung push service
With those 4 frozen...you should not see an update prompt again...g

UGH... sux.
I was hoping to root my phone tonight. I downloaded Towelroot and can open it but "Install" is not clickable.
I received the ATT update on Friday.

I don't know about anyone else but my update came down the other day and now my wifi sucks. It connects fine, has good strength, but is slower than dirt and loading content (browser and apps) and we have @ a 65Mbps connection.
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Like a fool, I allowed the AT&T OTA update in my Galaxy S5 Active. I lost root and towelroot would no longer work as the device was no longer supported. However, I was able to use ODIN to downgrade back to ANE4. Towelroot worked again to root my device and I was able to re-install all of my Xposed modules and most importantly Titanium Backup to freeze the OTA updates.
I did have to do a factory reset after downgrading because my stock email app repeatedly crashed afterward. But all is well with the world once again.

Ocires said:
Like a fool, I allowed the AT&T OTA update in my Galaxy S5 Active. I lost root and towelroot would no longer work as the device was no longer supported. However, I was able to use ODIN to downgrade back to ANE4. Towelroot worked again to root my device and I was able to re-install all of my Xposed modules and most importantly Titanium Backup to freeze the OTA updates.
I did have to do a factory reset after downgrading because my stock email app repeatedly crashed afterward. But all is well with the world once again.
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Where did you download the ANE4 rom?
Edit: found it! http://rootzwiki.com/topic/202682-how-to-restore-your-att-s5-active/

Ha! I nixed that in the bud before it began. Damned ATT.

first off I'll admit I'm as new as new can be to Android. I got an s5, rooted it in hopes of getting WiFi tethering again (after years of a jailbroke Iphone) and to get rid of the emergency number I kept butt calling. . neither of these worked for me so I went ahead and updated. it said the installation failed twice but my software is now up to date. still rooted. . not sure what is going on. I'll check for the software update again tomorrow

gregsarg said:
Most likely yes....unless you freeze the "ATT UPDATES" apk by using titanium backup...
You may want to freeze the following as well...
Local fota
Security policy updates
Samsung push service
With those 4 frozen...you should not see an update prompt again...g
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Thanks. I'm thankful I checked here before taking the update.

BuLLitz said:
UGH... sux.
I was hoping to root my phone tonight. I downloaded Towelroot and can open it but "Install" is not clickable.
I received the ATT update on Friday.
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Late to the party on this reply...but we have a fix...by pushing the stock firmware via Odin....(see above )..
That'll get you to the rootable image and allow you to freeze the update...g

gregsarg said:
Late to the party on this reply...but we have a fix...by pushing the stock firmware via Odin....(see above )..
That'll get you to the rootable image and allow you to freeze the update...g
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Worked beautifully!
My S5 Active is now not an Active and I am able to access all the apps on Gear Manager.

[Q] Verizon G2 acting crazy after FDR

Hello, and thank you in advance for any support on my issues. I have done some extensive searching regarding my issues but am coming up empty. I consider myself a relative noob and am now facing multiple questions and issues with my phone.
Device Info:
Verizon LG G2
Rooted, stock
Android Version 4.2.2
Software Version VS98011A
I did not personally root my phone - I paid to have it done for me remotely.
I have been using Titanium Backup to freeze or remove applications and bloat.
I also have used the paid version of ROM Manager for when/if I need it - I have never personally flashed a custom ROM or Kernel, etc.
I did personally side load the HotSpotProvision apk to use the Verizon Hotspot feature with my unlimited data and it worked great.
I also have the Verizon versions of the Galaxy S5 and LG G3. I recently did a 4G LTE speed test with all 3 devices and got insane speeds (attached) with the S5 and G5 but not the G2. I tried researching whether KitKat was the reason for being able to access XLTE speeds or not but couldn't find anything definitive there either. So I decided to attempt the Verizon OTA KitKat update for the G2. Here is where my nightmare begins...
To my knowledge, no backup had ever been done to my phone unless it was done when it was rooted. Regardless, I wanted to do one before making any changes to the phone but I have a feeling I was unsuccessful. After more searches on how to perform a backup and trying 6 times with ROM Manager (unsuccessfully), I decided to try the physical key option to launch into Recovery Mode. Based on what I did find online, this method would take you to the FDR screen but not to worry and to continue because it would actually take you to the TWRP home screen. Well, it did not. My phone reset and I lost everything in my gallery, etc. On reboot, I did see that I was still rooted but not able to do the OTA (because I am still rooted, I assume?). I have done 2 more FDRs and now my phone is acting out of it's mind.
Issues:
Touch screen unresponsive or turning off/on all by itself
Contact info not syncing to native messaging app
Previously installed free or purchased apps not reinstalling (although they did after the first FDR)
Can't receive OTA
At this point, I might as well do whatever I need to do to get things working correctly since I'm already reset.
My questions are:
How can I check if I do in fact have, or don't have a backup that I can access?
How do I create a backup so this doesn't happen again?
What do I need to do to get the OTA and will KK allow me to access the XLTE band?
Can I still do a Factory Data Reset and get back to the true "out of the box" version of the phone? If so, how?
I think that's it for now!! Thanks for any help that can be offered. Cheers.
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Sounds like whoever you paid to root the phone didn't install a recovery or you lost it from applying the KK OTA.
You can install TWRP using Autorec if you're on KK (4.4.2) now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Personally I'd start clean to see if it clears up your issues, the touch screen thing sounds more like a hardware problem. If all is well after returning it to stock, re-root it yourself using ioroot/towelroot and install a recovery again and make a back up to save somewhere once you get it set up the way you want it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960

Thank you very much, Matt.
KK never did get installed...I am still on 4.2.2 and every time I try to go back to stock through various methods on this site I get the attached image. I would definitely like to start with the out-of-box device again, OTA KK and re-root but I'm not even having any luck with that either. This whole project began with the thinking that I needed KK to access the XLTE network since I was getting incredible speeds with the G3 and S5...do you know if that is accurate?
mjones73 said:
Sounds like whoever you paid to root the phone didn't install a recovery or you lost it from applying the KK OTA.
You can install TWRP using Autorec if you're on KK (4.4.2) now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Personally I'd start clean to see if it clears up your issues, the touch screen thing sounds more like a hardware problem. If all is well after returning it to stock, re-root it yourself using ioroot/towelroot and install a recovery again and make a back up to save somewhere once you get it set up the way you want it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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lantzman said:
Thank you very much, Matt.
KK never did get installed...I am still on 4.2.2 and every time I try to go back to stock through various methods on this site I get the attached image. I would definitely like to start with the out-of-box device again, OTA KK and re-root but I'm not even having any luck with that either. This whole project began with the thinking that I needed KK to access the XLTE network since I was getting incredible speeds with the G3 and S5...do you know if that is accurate?
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Follow the directions in the return to stock guide provided, see if you can get the phone in download mode...
Install the LG Flash Tool and drivers then try this.
1) Go ahead and put phone in Download mode by VolUp + plug in USB to PC. At this time your computer should install the device, if it hadnt already. Open device manager to check if un der "Ports (Com and LPT)" it shows up as LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Serial Port (COM##) IF the COM number is anything other than 41, which it probably will be. Right click it in device manager and choose peroperties, then go to port settings tab and click advanced. On the bottom choose COM41 and hit OK. (if you get an error about it being in use I'll write more about that later)
hit ok and all that and close out the properties.
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OK, I'm on download mode, the computer installed drivers and I changed to COM41. Phone still shows "Firmware Update" screen and 0% on progress. Where do I go from here?
mjones73 said:
Follow the directions in the return to stock guide provided, see if you can get the phone in download mode...
Install the LG Flash Tool and drivers then try this.
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lantzman said:
OK, I'm on download mode, the computer installed drivers and I changed to COM41. Phone still shows "Firmware Update" screen and 0% on progress. Where do I go from here?
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Did you unplug and replug in the phone?

I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
mjones73 said:
Did you unplug and replug in the phone?
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OK, it's doing the OTA!
lantzman said:
I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
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lantzman said:
I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
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Yes, returns the phone to out of the box stock basically. Now if you want to re-root, you can use ioroot25 or towelroot.
ioroot25 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
Once rooted, use autorec to install a recovery (kitkat requires some additional steps besides just flashing a recovery and it does them for you)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Make sure you grab the vs980 version of autorec.

So I can't create a stock recovery prior to root, correct...so that I can go back to stock from root?
mjones73 said:
Yes, returns the phone to out of the box stock basically. Now if you want to re-root, you can use ioroot25 or towelroot.
ioroot25 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
Once rooted, use autorec to install a recovery (kitkat requires some additional steps besides just flashing a recovery and it does them for you)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Make sure you grab the vs980 version of autorec.
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lantzman said:
So I can't create a stock recovery prior to root, correct...so that I can go back to stock from root?
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No, you need to root it first if you want to back it up.

OK, so I can root with the Towelroot app and use Autorec for backup. Does it give me TWRP?
mjones73 said:
No, you need to root it first if you want to back it up.
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and where do I find the process for installing Autorec?
lantzman said:
OK, so I can root with the Towelroot app and use Autorec for backup. Does it give me TWRP?
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sorry, I was making this way too difficult. I ran Towelroot and Autorec and I believe we are good to go. Now, when would I use Autorec...when I have an issue flashing other ROMs, kernels, etc?
How do you prefer to receive donations? I really appreciate your help...you've been great!

lantzman said:
sorry, I was making this way too difficult. I ran Towelroot and Autorec and I believe we are good to go. Now, when would I use Autorec...when I have an issue flashing other ROMs, kernels, etc?
How do you prefer to receive donations? I really appreciate your help...you've been great!
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Autorec is a one and done, you can remove it now, it installs TWRP, that's all you need it for. You should now be able to get into recovery using the same sequence you used before if it installed clean for you. Any flashing of rom, kernels, etc would be via TWRP.
One last note, don't install any OTA's while you're rooted.
You don't have to donate anything but if you really want to, just hit the Donate to Me button under my name.

OK, thank you. One last question: it seems the touch screen may be starting to fail. If I needed to unroot or at least show unrooted to turn it in for a warranty replacement, can that be done and if so, how?

lantzman said:
OK, thank you. One last question: it seems the touch screen may be starting to fail. If I needed to unroot or at least show unrooted to turn it in for a warranty replacement, can that be done and if so, how?
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This will get you back to stock. Make sure you read the first page before you do this...if needed. FYI: Device needs to be off to get into download mode and you should be in download mode before installing the drivers. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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Perfect, that's the process I just did from root so I could get the KK OTA. Just wasn't sure if there was an easier way to just show "unrooted" in "about phone" before having them look at it. Love your call sign/avatar. Huge Huge Huge Zeppelin fan here! Ever since hearing "Stairway" in 7th grade! Mght need to see if "LantZeppelin" is available! Thanks again.

|Unlocked Bootloader-Cricket-G900[AZ]| |Flashing, roms, etc.| Discussion |

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Really!!!!!!!! Awesome!!
Swimguy14 said:
If you have a cricket s5, and thought it was just like the crippled g900a from att....It's not!
Maybe there is a God after all[emoji6]
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I have a brand new cricket S5 purchased just this week on the new cricket gsm network. are you sure the bootloader is unlocked? What custom recovery are you using, what rom? Are you able to install custom kernels too? Can we install any gsm rom for the S5 from the forums? i reall want to be able to install the new lollipop on this device. I sent you a PM as well. thanks swes013
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swes013 said:
I have a brand new cricket S5 purchased just this week on the new cricket gsm network. are you sure the bootloader is unlocked? What custom recovery are you using, what rom? Are you able to install custom kernels too? Can we install any gsm rom for the S5 from the forums? i reall want to be able to install the new lollipop on this device. I sent you a PM as well. thanks swes013
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What Recovery can we install on this?? We accomplish this through Odin correct??

Swimguy14 said:
If you have a cricket s5, and thought it was just like the crippled g900a from att....It's not!
Maybe there is a God after all[emoji6]
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Are you around?? Can you confirm this for me? Can I install a custom recovery versus safestrap on my phone?? Using Odin?

Swimguy14 said:
If you have a cricket s5, and thought it was just like the crippled g900a from att....It's not!
Maybe there is a God after all[emoji6]
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Can anyone confirm this?
I used to have a bootloader unlocked S5 (t-mobile). I got rid of it and got a Cricket device recently.
The Cricket ROM is arleady one of the least bloated ROMs I have used. I tried the Galaxy S5 Lollipop ROMs (TW and CM12) and none of them were really any better than the stock for me. Seems like I have better service on my current device/ROM than I used to get on the T-mobile one and certainly has less FC's. Actually, the only thing I miss from it is the the ability to tether.
I just like to have the option if I would choose to take it later. : )

First since I was in disbelief I just flashed ktoonsez tw 4.4 kernel to the tw ROM I was using (unity). Rebooted and sure enough it worked without a hitch. So I downloaded "fusion" ROM based off 5.0.2 lollipop and to my delight it works 100%... It's literally like I was reunited with a long lost friend (jk, sorta) but it's not buggy at all and I've had zero issues the last 24 hours.
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Have you rooted it yet? Download towelroot and get er rooted
https://towelroot.com/tr.apk
Then install supersu and update the su binaries, reboot
Might as well install busybox, I don't know whether or not its necessary but I had it installed on mine
Then Install this: https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...sQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHhKaPN_ZXs3hrzHt_xSfZRhz1ErQ
This app just needs a couple pointers , it installs twrp. Odin not necessary.
Grant it superuser permission and then click "install twrp" from slide out menu
Your device is "klte"
Get the newest non-g version, I believe 2.8.5.0
It will download&install,
Now your set
sent from my lollipop'd S5

so far twrp is working.
Swimguy14 said:
First since I was in disbelief I just flashed ktoonsez tw 4.4 kernel to the tw ROM I was using (unity). Rebooted and sure enough it worked without a hitch. So I downloaded "fusion" ROM based off 5.0.2 lollipop and to my delight it works 100%... It's literally like I was reunited with a long lost friend (jk, sorta) but it's not buggy at all and I've had zero issues the last 24 hours.
Have you rooted it yet? Download towelroot and get er rooted
https://towelroot.com/tr.apk
Then install supersu and update the su binaries, reboot
Might as well install busybox, I don't know whether or not its necessary but I had it installed on mine
Then Install this: https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...sQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHhKaPN_ZXs3hrzHt_xSfZRhz1ErQ
This app just needs a couple pointers , it installs twrp. Odin not necessary.
Grant it superuser permission and then click "install twrp" from slide out menu
Your device is "klte"
Get the newest non-g version, I believe 2.8.5.0
It will download&install,
Now your set
sent from my lollipop'd S5
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So far so good. I installed the twrp app from the playstore as you said. I had already rooted with towelroot. However I had also relagated to using the safestrap as most other sm900az users have also believing that their cricket bootloader was too in fact locked. I can confirm that the twrp app from the playstore does in fact install twrp latest version and work. I am downloading the fusion lollipop version rom in the unified development thread. First I am going to manually debloat my stock system rom with my root explorer getting rid of all knox and cricket bloatware as well as any unwanted system apps. Once I have that stable and booting without any errors or force closes then i will boot to twrp and make a backup. Next i will try and restore the backup and test it. Once that all goes well without a hitch i will try the fusion rom to see if i get all the same results. I am going to replicate step by step to be sure and confirm working status for all cricket sm900AZ users. So far though it is legit and works flawlessly. I will report back by tomorrow noon central time.
thanks for all your help and involvement.
swes013

I tested that as well..
I had to restore my tw4.4.2backup because the first time i used twrp to flash the aosp lollipop Rom, (( I believe I had accidentally installed an older version of twrp&)) I was unable to get past "unfortunately, setup has stopped"
So i had to get my phone working again, so that I could update twrp... I had a computer available but wanted to 100% do it on the phone so that I'd know for sure whether or not everything is working with backing up /restoring etc.
When you restore the stock backup, naturally it will restore safestrap along with the rom.
After I updated to the latest version of twrp, and before rebooting to recovery to reinstall fusion, I did open the safestrap app to uninstall the safestrap recovery.
I dont believe that was necessary but i figured I'd do it just in case.
Also, when in twrp, click on mounts and then "disable mtp" otherwise you won't be able to write to /system
i didnt even have to add the apn, lollipop found it for me.
sent from my lollipop'd S5

So we can install pretty much any of the roms in the unified dev section as long as they are for our klte?? I love to experiment with lots of different roms. i just love exploring, testing, and searching for potential bugs/exploits.

I'd imagine so. Our phone is technically the klteaio. I think as long as the Rom is for the qualcomm chip and not exynos, then theoretically it should work.
Is there a better place this info could be posted?
sent from my lollipop'd S5

Swimguy14 said:
I'd imagine so. Our phone is technically the klteaio. I think as long as the Rom is for the qualcomm chip and not exynos, then theoretically it should work.
Is there a better place this info could be posted?
sent from my lollipop'd S5[/QUOTE
Okay i did the jump and I am on Lollipop. My problem now is i guess when I flashed the new rom and lost my root. My question is now that I am on LOllipop should i use chainfires cf autoroot?? Since towelroot no longer works on my rom. Or should i put safestrap back on restore my original stock backup with 4.4.2 pre june build with towelroot working and try and preserve root from there to the new Lollipop rom?? What do you guys think??]
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?? Which rom did you flash? Are you positive there's no superuser app built in? I don't know anything about rooting lollipop...
If you restore your stock tw backup in twrp, safestrap will be restored at the same time.
sent from my lollipop'd S5

sooo
Im about to buy this phone tonight. Is this legit? Is it really unlocked bootloader? Please give instructions.
Get towelroot, root.
Then what? ATT twrp? what? links?

sean82007 said:
Im about to buy this phone tonight. Is this legit? Is it really unlocked bootloader? Please give instructions.
Get towelroot, root.
Then what? ATT twrp? what? links?
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This is completely legit. The bootloader really is unlocked. If it wasn't, I wouldn't have been able to do any of this.
Read what I posted above to get it rooted and get recovery installed. Then reboot to recovery and make a full backup, which includes boot, system, and data. Then reboot back into the Rom and report back here. From then all you have to do is download a Rom with gapps, flash it, and set it up. Later ill have more time to help but like I said, read my above posts multiple times and follow the steps and then report back when you're rooted w/twrp installed AND you have made a full backup.
sent from my lollipop'd S5

Swimguy14 said:
First since I was in disbelief I just flashed ktoonsez tw 4.4 kernel to the tw ROM I was using (unity). Rebooted and sure enough it worked without a hitch. So I downloaded "fusion" ROM based off 5.0.2 lollipop and to my delight it works 100%... It's literally like I was reunited with a long lost friend (jk, sorta) but it's not buggy at all and I've had zero issues the last 24 hours.
Have you rooted it yet? Download towelroot and get er rooted
https://towelroot.com/tr.apk
Then install supersu and update the su binaries, reboot
Might as well install busybox, I don't know whether or not its necessary but I had it installed on mine
Then Install this: https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...sQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHhKaPN_ZXs3hrzHt_xSfZRhz1ErQ
This app just needs a couple pointers , it installs twrp. Odin not necessary.
Grant it superuser permission and then click "install twrp" from slide out menu
Your device is "klte"
Get the newest non-g version, I believe 2.8.5.0
It will download&install,
Now your set
sent from my lollipop'd S5
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Alternatively, I assume one could just go to the TWRP website, download the latest 2.8.5 klte recovery image and flash with Odin.(If you wanted to use that method)
I'm caught in between liking the satisfaction of having my Knox in tact and being able to break free... Ah, decisions, decisions.
Thanks for posting pics...it's like getting to experience it through you. HAHA

hmmm..
Well im rooted however, twrp manager keeps crashing when going to choose "Device Name"

Go to the play store and install SuperSU, then run it and accept the prompt to update su binaries. Then reboot and open twrp manager again. grant su permission to twrp manager.
If still crashes, then try wiping app data+cache for twrp manager then try running it again
You could also download the recovery manually and flash via Odin if you have a computer available. I'd just do this if you tried the above suggestions and it still crashes
Lemme know and I'll hook you up with links for that
sent from my lollipop'd S5

thanks for this. im in the process of selling my 900f to buy a 900az on swappa.

the s5 sm-g900r6 is unlocked too.

ah thanks again for this.
got my g900az today, twrp installed, installed my stock rooted J9 rom, and adam kernel with UV. works great!

Isriam said:
ah thanks again for this.
got my g900az today, twrp installed, installed my stock rooted J9 rom, and adam kernel with UV. works great!
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[emoji41] glad to hear it!
sent from my lollipop'd S5

[Q] Trouble installing OTA update.

I'm brand new to rooting, but I've had an android phone for years. I finally managed to install towelroot to my i537. I had to flash to NE3 install towelroot and run it, and then flash back to NH3 (these may be wrong I did it a while back.) so now I'm on NH3, and I uninstalled supersu and did a factory reset, hoping that I could install the OTA update with my root removed and a factory reset. This didn't work, I didn't have a custom rom installed, and all I had was supersu so i could uninstall bloatware and use some root dependent apps. When I attempt to install the ota update it says update failed at about 25%. My baseband version is i537ucucnh3, im not sure if this is needed but my kernel version is 3.4.0-2638177 [email protected] #1, and my build number is kot49h.i537ucucnh3. Any help is great, but If you can be very clear because I have almost no clue what im doing. I had to have a buddy of mine help with installing the root in the first place, and he isn't around to help.

notmechjeb said:
I'm brand new to rooting, but I've had an android phone for years. I finally managed to install towelroot to my i537. I had to flash to NE3 install towelroot and run it, and then flash back to NH3 (these may be wrong I did it a while back.) so now I'm on NH3, and I uninstalled supersu and did a factory reset, hoping that I could install the OTA update with my root removed and a factory reset. This didn't work, I didn't have a custom rom installed, and all I had was supersu so i could uninstall bloatware and use some root dependent apps. When I attempt to install the ota update it says update failed at about 25%. My baseband version is i537ucucnh3, im not sure if this is needed but my kernel version is 3.4.0-2638177 [email protected] #1, and my build number is kot49h.i537ucucnh3. Any help is great, but If you can be very clear because I have almost no clue what im doing. I had to have a buddy of mine help with installing the root in the first place, and he isn't around to help.
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You can't do the ota like normal, and uninstalling superSU isn't the same as unrooting. Honestly if you want to update to lollipop manually, I would recommend Odin flashing back to NE3, rooting, then going straight to OC6 (lollipop) and following these instructions to update while keeping root. No matter what you do, you have a bit of work cut out for you, may as well do the method that lets you be rooted on lollipop, plus it's not too difficult if you follow instructions carefully and is confirmed working by numerous users

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You can't do the ota like normal, and uninstalling superSU isn't the same as unrooting. Honestly if you want to update to lollipop manually, I would recommend Odin flashing back to NE3, rooting, then going straight to OC6 (lollipop) and following these instructions to update while keeping root. No matter what you do, you have a bit of work cut out for you, may as well do the method that lets you be rooted on lollipop, plus it's not too difficult if you follow instructions carefully and is confirmed working by numerous users
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Alright, that shouldnt be too hard, so I just flash back to NE3 and root with towelroot, and then flash back to oc6, skipping nh3 right? The file in the thread you posted is nh3tolollipop, does that matter? or with it work with ne3 to lollipop too?

notmechjeb said:
Alright, that shouldnt be too hard, so I just flash back to NE3 and root with towelroot, and then flash back to oc6, skipping nh3 right? The file in the thread you posted is nh3tolollipop, does that matter? or with it work with ne3 to lollipop too?
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NE3 to lollipop works just fine, I've done it like a dozen times now lol. Skipping NH3 is easier and quicker for a bunch of reasons

hey! I got it! thanks for the help

notmechjeb said:
hey! I got it! thanks for the help
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Hey I am having the same problem. I am wondering which file you are using from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093 to flash back to ne3. I was just going to use this page for instructions on Odin http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html

BeastyBananaCo said:
Hey I am having the same problem. I am wondering which file you are using from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093 to flash back to ne3. I was just going to use this page for instructions on Odin http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
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That w0lfdroid site is how to root NH3, you don't need that to root NE3, you can just do normal towelroot. NE3 Odin files are here you have to extract that zip and flash all four files simultaneously in Odin. It'll look like this:
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BeastyBananaCo said:
Hey I am having the same problem. I am wondering which file you are using from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093 to flash back to ne3. I was just going to use this page for instructions on Odin http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
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There's an entire guide on how to flash any firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2835481

Wow so I messed up. While I was flashing NE3 on my phone and the cable came loose and my phone disconnected. It of course caused the flash to fail. I restarted the flash because it explicitly says not to restart your device. It was nearly complete and I got an error on my phone saying something along the lines of " The percentage bar is filled but the process isn't done" I now can't finish the flash. What should I do? Am I just royally screwed?
Good news! I fixed it! If anyone else has their install fail basically I just relaunched it in download mode and then I just retried the install.

How to Root the Moto Z2 Force T-Mobile/Sprint

Hi everybody! Just here to let people know how to gain root on their shiny new Z2 force!
Straight and simple here's what your going to need:
Fastboot and adb installer
Download This for T-Mobile Rooted August Image For T-Mobile
Download this for Sprint Rooted August Image for Sprint
Installation Instructions
1. Make sure your on T-Mobiles latest update (August)
2. Unlocking your bootloader is a MUST!
3. Open the newly installed adb and fastboot you just installed. You should get a blank command screen.
4. Reboot your device to bootloader mode using the command adb reboot bootloader (make sure usb debugging is on)
5. On the bootloader screen your going to type the command Fastboot flash boot and LEAVE IT THERE DONT DO ANYTHING!
6. Next your going to go to the downloaded rooted august image and drag that to the command screen
7. Once that is done you should see something along the lines of "fastboot flash boot "C:\path\to\boot\Magisk_Moto_August.img"
8. Once you see that hit enter and once you see its done on the bootloader screen click start and it should boot up.
9. Once that is done download this Magisk Manager
10. Install it and BOOM you should have root!
Special thanks to:
@topjohnwu for the updated pixel magisk
@Chainfire for everything he has already done for the community.

Awesome! Today is going to go by so slowly waiting for the Sprint image lol

So, now we can work on ways to fix using third party messaging, notifications, etc? After I turned off the Moto Display the screen rarely lights up with notifications.

filthyfnj24 said:
Awesome! Today is going to go by so slowly waiting for the Sprint image lol
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The T-Mobile one will work fine since it's the exact same device and once I make one tonight you can just reflash the boot img

joemossjr Great job! You give me hope! :good: :highfive:

Woo-Hoo! Glad to see this has finally happened!

Works! I love you person!

joemossjr said:
The T-Mobile one will work fine since it's the exact same device and once I make one tonight you can just reflash the boot img
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Awesome. Does this wipe data?
Edit: answered my own question. I took the plunge and it does not wipe. I've never used magisk before. Install via the recommended direct install? Sorry for all the questions, this is a little different than rooting my last three Xperias and I don't really want to become the first guy to brick his z2 on xda lol.

Nope

Once you flash this you should just need the manager and it should be rooted. If it's telling you to install then something went wrong

filthyfnj24 said:
Awesome. Does this wipe data?
Edit: answered my own question. I took the plunge and it does not wipe. I've never used magisk before. Install via the recommended direct install? Sorry for all the questions, this is a little different than rooting my last three Xperias and I don't really want to become the first guy to brick his z2 on xda lol.
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Put a screen shot of your manager here

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I'm guessing it's installed. I am able to backup with titanium but unable to delete bloatware (tested on Amazon app and received this error message) I'm guessing it has something to do with the r/w permissions but I'm not sure how to change them on this phone.
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I was able to delete some apps try es file explorer and go to the root section and mount system re and / rw if that doesnt work use this app it worked for me

joemossjr said:
I was able to delete some apps try es file explorer and go to the root section and mount system re and / rw if that doesnt work use this app it worked for me
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Hmmm. I tried both methods and both said I have been granted rewrite permissions but I still get the same error message from tibu. It's not a big deal, just strange. Adaway installed and is working fine. Those are the only two root apps I've tested.

Can you uninstall any other apps?

This is great thank you
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

joemossjr said:
Can you uninstall any other apps?
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I just downloaded an app from the play store and deleted it with tibu with no problem.

A lot of T-Mobile and Sprint talk, no love for Verizon?? lol
Seriously though if you need any testing done I'm here to help out!

filthyfnj24 said:
I just downloaded an app from the play store and deleted it with tibu with no problem.
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Odd

chetqwerty said:
A lot of T-Mobile and Sprint talk, no love for Verizon?? lol
Seriously though if you need any testing done I'm here to help out!
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Sadly Verizon doesn't have an unlocked bootloader and that way past my profession lol