This 5.1.1 is ****. Any way to downgrade?
Very sluggish and unstable.
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I am still at 5.0 and I think I have corupted data files and need to do a total wip with a new firmware. If 5.1.1 is not good can some one tell me which firmware to get and how to get it? Also maybe a link on how to update it, I am no longer on the att network and I need my phone asap. Thanks a million.
AT&T Samsung-sm-G900A
So is it fairly accurate to assume that if I have an AT&T Samsung-sm-G900A with 5.1.1 update from AT&T I cannot root the phone because I can't downgrade the rom to a lower version that will allow me to root?
Project999 said:
So is it fairly accurate to assume that if I have an AT&T Samsung-sm-G900A with 5.1.1 update from AT&T I cannot root the phone because I can't downgrade the rom to a lower version that will allow me to root?
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right,
I'm hoping though that 5.1.1 to 5.0.1 is still possible.
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i went to kit kat when they first released it now i would like to install the stock rom so i can sell my phone. i have no back up ( my card took it with it when it died) is there any way i can flash stock rom from safe strap? if so any one have a link? thank you
I'd like to know this, too. Updated to KK not knowing that downgrading was impossible. So now I need to find a new safety net in case I mess it up.
I'm not exactly sure where you are? Or what you're actually attemptong to do. But try this... IF you're NOT on "OFFICIAL" OTA KK 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
If you are on the OTA 4.4.2 KK... Your stuck with it Till a bootloader "Break through"!
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Chaplain Dennis said:
I'm not exactly sure where you are? Or what you're actually attemptong to do. But try this... IF you're NOT on "OFFICIAL" OTA KK 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
If you are on the OTA 4.4.2 KK... Your stuck with it Till a bootloader "Break through"!
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How can I tell if I'm on the "Official" or not?
oldweasel said:
How can I tell if I'm on the "Official" or not?
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Easiest way is to just check what version rom you are using. Unless you are using custom rom, it'll either be MLG for leaked version Kitkat or NC2 which is the official latest Kitkat. I think the OP was talking about the leaked version Kitkat which has the old (better) bootloader.
The latest NC2 has updated bootloader which make it impossible to downgrade or root.
If you are still on MLG and never updated your bootloader (by installing NC2), then you should be able to go back to MJ5 JellyBean. Everyone or most of us on official NC2 is stuck with this version and regretting taking the OTA update.
I have AT&T and just wanted to make sure, the newest firmware that came out I am able to use towelroot again right?
So if I wanted to update to the new firmware with the fingerprint scanner improvements etc
I would have to unroot my phone, try to do the OTA? Is there any other way I can do this? I remember I renamed some files to try and stop updates but don't remember exactly where.
Is there an alternative way of doing it? can someone explain the steps I need to do? and what if I do a nandroid backup through safestrap, can I use this same back up with the new firmware or would I have to start over from scratch?
I can't live without root, I like using on screen buttons on my S5
What firmware version are you currently on? Both the original ANCE and the AND3 OTA can be rooted. Haven't seen anything yet about something newer than AND3.
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What firmware version are you currently on? Both the original ANCE and the AND3 OTA can be rooted. Haven't seen anything yet about something newer than AND3.
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Build number KOT49H. G900AUC2AND3
so it's safe to update with the newer firmware from AT&T?
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Build number KOT49H. G900AUC2AND3
so it's safe to update with the newer firmware from AT&T?
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You already have the newest firmware available from AT&T and yes you can root that. If you start getting update notifications then I would hold off on those until someone can verify if root is achievable. So far AT&T has pushed out an update newer than what you already have.
If they have pushed out a newer update what's the numbers on it. I haven't been on xda since rooting my S5 and was wondering if we can safely update and keep root.
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PS4AndroidHacker said:
If they have pushed out a newer update what's the numbers on it. I haven't been on xda since rooting my S5 and was wondering if we can safely update and keep root.
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AT&T hasn't released it yet
I read that a Samsung S5 G900A that took the OTA update could be downgraded and then rooted, yet I can't find that information on this website and don't really trust others. This info was specific to the G900A-OC4, not the G900F or others. Is it possible or not?
EDIT: There's even a service on eBay offering a remote IMEI repair where downgrading from 5.0 on a G900A is $10 extra. Mentioning this because they obviously have to downgrade and root to do that, and if they're able to downgrade 5.0 OC4 why can't the rest of us?
Probably because they are lying. Who though, they might have found a way and are just charging for it, as far as we know though, it is not possible to downgrade from the 5.0 ota unless you updated through flashfire.
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updated through flashfire
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Probably because they are lying. Who though, they might have found a way and are just charging for it, as far as we know though, it is not possible to downgrade from the 5.0 ota unless you updated through flashfire.
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Hi, what would be the way to downgrade from 5.0 OTA If I updated my g900a through flashfire.
Thanks.
lmarzetti said:
Hi, what would be the way to downgrade from 5.0 OTA If I updated my g900a through flashfire.
Thanks.
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If you used muniz_ri's method and flashed the rooted oc4, it should have came with an old bootloader so just downgrade to nce and it should work.
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hey everyone i just started an account and navigating the forum is pretty hard, is there a way to root a galaxy s5 for att smg 900a VERSION 5.0 LOLLIPOP? i would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help me out. Thanks!
If you got the phone with lollipop installed, unfortunately there is no active rooting method.
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If you got the phone with lollipop installed, unfortunately there is no active rooting method.
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I have the AT&T S5 running Lollipop.
I don't recall - but I *think* I got this device before Lollipop was released. I got the device in May'14. My research shows that Lollipop came out Nov'14.
So - if I got the device with the prior release - but it's running Lollipop now - is there a way to root it?
Thanks.
No I have the same problem. I have been waiting for months now
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If you took the lollipop OTA then no, there is still no active root available.
Any news on root yet?
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i started with kitkat and it upgraded to 5.1.1 and i soft bricked the phone sm-g900a well unbricked and its now 5.0 lollipop is there no way to get back to kitkat for root any info would be greatly appreciated thanx
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i started with kitkat and it upgraded to 5.1.1 and i soft bricked the phone sm-g900a well unbricked and its now 5.0 lollipop is there no way to get back to kitkat for root any info would be greatly appreciated thanx
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If you are on the official 5.0+ ota, through any means other than the prerooted flashfire method, there is no known way to downgrade, root, etc. If you flashed the ota for lollipop, bought your phone and it had lollipop, or took the ota, and it is an att s5 (G900A) then it is not, at the time of me posting this, possible to downgrade to KitKat or root or anything of the sort.
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Thanx my phone actually just took the new update which I had no control of so im hust going to try n get the active kitkat 4.4.2 should have better luck with that I appreciate your reply
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Thanx my phone actually just took the new update which I had no control of so im hust going to try n get the active kitkat 4.4.2 should have better luck with that I appreciate your reply
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As in dow grade your active or get an active and hope its on KK, if is the former your SOL on that end as well.
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As in dow grade your active or get an active and hope its on KK, if is the former your SOL on that end as well.
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The active im looking @ hasnt taken the update @ still stock 4.2 thanx for ur help I jusr want a rooted phone and its been impossible for me
Well I got that active flashed it twice now I am oc5 with twisted lollipop I'm digging it but I didn't set root access for twisted wat are my options
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Well I got that active flashed it twice now I am oc5 with twisted lollipop I'm digging it but I didn't set root access for twisted wat are my options
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Does anyone have the firmware for the lollipop on s5 active?
Does anyone know if models of S5 being sold as new now are being released with lollipop or kitkat preinstalled?
Is there a way to know by serial number on the box?
The reason I am asking is I just purchased one online a few days ago on the daily steals website has it was advertised As new and unlocked. I did not realize being that I am from Canada that this was a lockdown AT&T model. It is scheduled to arrive in the next day or so and I would prefer not to open the box and affect my ability to return it without restocking fee if it already comes with lollipop on it. Hi I'm less concerned about achieving root and more concerned about having the ability to native flea tether on my plan back here in Canada.
Also if it did come with lollipop firmware preinstalled, is there a way to enable native tethering on the phone if root is not achievable?
Canadoc said:
Does anyone know if models of S5 being sold as new now are being released with lollipop or kitkat preinstalled?
Is there a way to know by serial number on the box?
The reason I am asking is I just purchased one online a few days ago on the daily steals website has it was advertised As new and unlocked. I did not realize being that I am from Canada that this was a lockdown AT&T model. It is scheduled to arrive in the next day or so and I would prefer not to open the box and affect my ability to return it without restocking fee if it already comes with lollipop on it. Hi I'm less concerned about achieving root and more concerned about having the ability to native flea tether on my plan back here in Canada.
Also if it did come with lollipop firmware preinstalled, is there a way to enable native tethering on the phone if root is not achievable?
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I'm not aware of any way of knowing before hand.
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I'm not sure either I would just see if it is a 5.0 and below and just achieve root its so simple then you flash native tethering it just sounds like that would be the easiest way
5.0 and below or just kit Kat?
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Not getting my hopes up, but hopefully with 6.0 there will be an exploit.
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is kitkat the only rootable firmware or is early lollipop 5.0
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is kitkat the only rootable firmware or is early lollipop 5.0
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KitKat 4.4.2, if you're on 4.4.4 you can downgrade, any higher (5.0) and you're stuck.
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Okay so I have the AT&T version of the galaxy s6 obviously and from what information I got it already it seems difficult to root this phone I've tried a few methods but they don't seem to work unless I'm doing something wrong I currently have service with Cricket Wireless but I'm using a AT&T galaxy s6 with that prevent me from rooting my phone any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
I do not think root is currently possible for the latest (s6) versions of Android.
Correct. Depends on your software version whether it's rootable or not. If you are on 5.0.2 either OF3 or OF4, or any 5.1.1, there is currently no root available.
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Here is what I currently have, don't know if this matters
ayo2001 said:
Here is what I currently have, don't know if this matters
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That spot that says android version 5.1.1. That's your answer. Not rootable.
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****! Well can I at least tether my internet? And when exactly did the 5.1.1 update come out