This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
i think yes following this steps
1-root it using pinpong root
2-unlock the boot loader using ADB on pc
3-install twrp
4-install SU
watch the video it did it with a note 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoxWDDEFJxQ
johnnyrichter said:
This is one of two phones I'm looking to buy after work today to replace the Verizon S5 I broke last night. Wanting to make sure whatever I get can be bootloader unlocked and fully rooted, otherwise I'm just getting another S5 so I can continue using CM ROM.
Thanks!
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No.
No bootloader unlock at all.
Therefore no non stock based custom roms.
Root is available via ping-pong on very early lollipop builds, but unless you specifically know you are getting an old, non updated device, it's not likely this will be an option. Some newer builds of lollipop can be rooted by a tethered method. There is a root method for some MM builds. Think one is under development that has yet to be confirmed or released for N.
Very strongly do not recommend ATT version of this device if rooting and custom ROM's are important to you.
If you're looking at an international, rather than att model, then you're in the wrong forum.
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Hi everyone,
I have a stock Tmobile Galaxy S6 that I bought on release day and that I haven't touched since while waiting for the 40 days to elapse so that I can unlock it and use it on AT&T. Unforunately Tmobile screwed something up and it's been 2 months now and I still can't unlock it through the unlock application and I'm not receiving the emails their customer service is supposedly sending me.
The phone keeps nagging me for OTA updates, I haven't done any yet. If I do accept the ETA, does that close any doors or make rooting more difficult? My goal is to eventually flash the unified G92xF/I/T Galaxy S6 Universal Deodexed Mod edition ROM.
Thanks!
Maybe a little more difficult than 5.0.2, but you just gotta follow the correct steps. It will however, trip knox. Did you try searching for the email manually? I had that problem once and had to search manually because they didn't show up for some reason
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Maybe a little more difficult than 5.0.2, but you just gotta follow the correct steps. It will however, trip knox. Did you try searching for the email manually? I had that problem once and had to search manually because they didn't show up for some reason
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I did search for the email and never received it. The tricky part is I had my friend bought it for me so all customer service calls go through him. I'm about to leave on vacation abroad and at this point I don't care if it's unlocked because I won't be roaming anyway, I just want the latest official fixes and enhancements without jeopardizing my ability to flash custom roms when I get back. The reason why I'm not flashing the custom ROM yet is because I think they get rid of the Tmobile unlock application which I'll need in the future when Tmobile gets their act together.
Sounds good! When you say it will trip Knox, are you saying that in regards of having to flash a custom recovery for the ROM I mentioned? If so whether I stay at 5.0.2 or update to the latest firmware wouldn't change that right?
If you are planning to flash a 5.1.1 rom then yes you will have to trip knox on 5.0.2 or 5.1.1 bootloader. Updating to full 5.1.1 firmware is recommended for this, otherwise fingerprint reader will not work. Now, there is a way to not trip knox on 5.1.1 but you will lose that fingerprint functionality. There is also a method to not trip on 5.0.2 and retain fingerprint functionality but you can only flash 5.0.2 Roms
I was just browsing the forum and came across a post that linked to a new way for unlocking the Tmobile S6 using Android SIM Unlocker. It looks very promising so I may actually be unlocked within the next 24 hours. So you recommend that no matter what I let the OTA update my phone to 5.1.1 before flashing anything in order to retain fingerprint reader functionality? I intend on running 5.1.1 and not staying on 5.0.2.
The ROM instructions say: "If you're experiencing ANY issue, then first make sure that you're on the latest bootloader/firmware (see post #4 for latest one for your model), and that you've done an clean install (data/factory reset before installing the ROM)."
Yes
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serio22 said:
There is also a method to not trip on 5.0.2 and retain fingerprint functionality but you can only flash 5.0.2 Roms
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Could you elaborate on this?
EncryptedCurse said:
Could you elaborate on this?
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Follow the same procedure for rooting and flashing 5.1.1 without tripping Knox but flash a 5.0.2 rom after you are done
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Hello!
I've done some reading and having not gotten a satisfactory answer I thought I'd throw my question out to the community.
I'm currently running Twisted Lollipop v7.
I can Odin back to stock 4.4.2 whenever and redo towelroot and install safestrap etc.
I've been unsuccessful at flashing an AOSP rom and wanted to confirm once and for all if it is truly impossible to flash Blisspop or Cyanogenmod or Sonic or any of those I enjoyed on my trusty old S3 onto my unlocked At&T S5 Active.
If it is not possible I will get rid of this unlocked AT&T S5 active and get a used what? The T-mobile variant? The international variant? I just want to be able to flash whatever the hell I want without too much hassle! I do like the phone other than that though!
Looking forward to any advice!
Thanks!
Edbogue
edbogue said:
Hello!
I've done some reading and having not gotten a satisfactory answer I thought I'd throw my question out to the community.
I'm currently running Twisted Lollipop v7.
I can Odin back to stock 4.4.2 whenever and redo towelroot and install safestrap etc.
I've been unsuccessful at flashing an AOSP rom and wanted to confirm once and for all if it is truly impossible to flash Blisspop or Cyanogenmod or Sonic or any of those I enjoyed on my trusty old S3 onto my unlocked At&T S5 Active.
If it is not possible I will get rid of this unlocked AT&T S5 active and get a used what? The T-mobile variant? The international variant? I just want to be able to flash whatever the hell I want without too much hassle! I do like the phone other than that though!
Looking forward to any advice!
Thanks!
Edbogue
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No you can not flash any AOSP roms on a device that runs safestrap, the bootloader isnt unlocked so you cant install a custom recovery the closest thing to a recovery is safestrap, and with a locked bootloader you can not install kernels which is why you cant install AOSP based roms.
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No you can not flash any AOSP roms on a device that runs safestrap, the bootloader isnt unlocked so you cant install a custom recovery the closest thing to a recovery is safestrap, and with a locked bootloader you can not install kernels which is why you cant install AOSP based roms.
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Thank you for your response!
Blues! It's what I suspected. I intend to offload this phone as a result and get another. Which variant would you recommend I get so I can flash happily and not worry about a locked bootloader? The SM-G900F, or what else would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Edbogue
edbogue said:
Thank you for your response!
Blues! It's what I suspected. I intend to offload this phone as a result and get another. Which variant would you recommend I get so I can flash happily and not worry about a locked bootloader? The SM-G900F, or what else would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Edbogue
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Any phone that has a carrier would be locked for the most part, i know sprint and maybe t-mobile usually don't lock there bootloaders, but that doesn't mean anything they could still be locked down. Your best bet if your looking to get a new phone for whatever reason stick with the ones straight from samsung the international versions. they usually don't have locked bootloaders.
Hello, I currently have a few Samsungs (old, S3), and they are all rooted (I am familiar with rooting, firmware loading via Odin, TWRP/CWM, etc). I have read a large number of posts on how the Galaxy S5 after 5.X is boot loader locked. I was gifted with a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5, with the Sim unlock code (and I would like to use it), however, it has been updated to G900AUCS4CPA2. To add insult to injury, I am on T-Mobile.
Forum posts have indicated that the only requirement to move to T-Mobile is to change the sim. However, it would be nice to use the wifi calling, etc (or at least a T-Mobile rom). Even though the bootloader is locked, is there a way to install a Tmobile S5 5.X or 6.X rom? It seems like installing different AT&T roms via Odin is possible, as long as they are >=5.X. Is there a way to install a T-Mobile rom via Odin?
Barring all of that, is there a way to install a totally generic rom, and not be AT&T branded/bloated/etc?
Thank you.
No. The locked bootloader prevents all of that.
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No. The locked bootloader prevents all of that.
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Ok, but it came with 6.0 and I downgraded to PA2. So there is no way to install anything else?
Backstory: I initially tried and failed to install 4.4.2, and with more reading realized that I was on the "bootloader locked" 6.0, and that I had thrashed the current rom that was installed. I then found an XDA post on moving back to 6.0, but it starts with PA2, which installed successfully and the phone is on PA2 (the rom I posted in the beginning of the thread). So, I can seemingly install AT&T roms, as long as they are 5.0+?? I just can not move anywhere else??
Thank you for your input.
Hi recently few members oriented me about the note 3 att version issues when trying to add a new port to it. I read a little and now i am looking for recommendations to get the best (fastest, clean, uptodate) por for my phone. Opinion recommendations are welcome. I am looking for something stable.
If the n900a is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the bootloader is locked which means twrp cannot be installed to the phone and the phone will only run custom roms that can be flashed with safestrap or possibly flash fire.
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If the n900a is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the bootloader is locked which means twrp cannot be installed to the phone and the phone will only run custom roms that can be flashed with safestrap or possibly flash fire.
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I think is running the old version. I checked the AP and it ends in OC2
With oc2, the bootloader is locked.
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If the n900a is running a 4.3 or newer bootloader, the bootloader is locked which means twrp cannot be installed to the phone and the phone will only run custom roms that can be flashed with safestrap or possibly flash fire.
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and there is a way out of this? i cant really be sure some posts says you cant soe post there are ways to get something up
Nope, I know of no way around the locked bootloader. Same situation exists for the AT&T Samsung s4 which also has a locked bootloader.
I have never seen a post where someone can run twrp or cwm on an at&t s4 or note 3 with a locked bootloader.
Ohh well there goes my hope i guess i cant do anything. Any other kind of modification i can do to this phone?
You can root to remove bloatware. You can also use safestrap to flash some custom ROMs. Look in the development thread for ROMs that work with a locked bootloader. Here's an example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666
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You can root to remove bloatware. You can also use safestrap to flash some custom ROMs. Look in the development thread for ROMs that work with a locked bootloader. Here's an example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666
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Do you have a link to any tutorials showing how to root a n900a without needing TWRP? All the guides I am seeing are not n900a specific or tie-in custom ROM flashing as well which is obviously not applicable in this case.
This post may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
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You can root to remove bloatware. You can also use safestrap to flash some custom ROMs. Look in the development thread for ROMs that work with a locked bootloader. Here's an example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786666
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oh well you try no note 7 port for me thanks for the help
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This post may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59666958&postcount=2
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It would help, but I'm already on 5.0 OC2. Is is even possible to root at this point?
It only takes 10 minutes to Odin back to 4.4.4, which can be rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/kitkat-4-4-4-n900aucudnl1-odin-tars-t2999317
Then I highly recommend the AryaMod ROM. Insanely fast and the battery lasts forever.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/rom-aryamod-v8-3-tw-lollipop-att-t3422443
Hey Guys! I write to know that how can I update my moto x 2nd gen. from lollipop to marshmallow without opening its bootloader or root because I think these two options are not safe and somehow will damage my device. By the way its a verizon variant xt1096. So guys please help me, will be very grateful
Sapper Morton said:
You could update to MM without unlocking the bootloader, unfortunately the XT1096 ( Verizon ) didn't ever received the Stock MM Firmware, so no lucky to you mate.
Flashing Stock firmware from other variants with locked bootloader could become a nightmare very quickly, so I don't recommend doing that.
If you want a phone that is more or less secure, you better be staying on locked state on Lollipop.
Unlocked bootloader + partition encryption is a reasonable security measure for smartphones, but yet is vulnerable to injection of custom binaries due to the unlocked state.
On daily use, you will hardly ever be vulnerable, however you could be exploited if you become a specific target.
Other than that I recommend buying a new phone that supports security updates officially, for a least to the next 2-3 years.
You know your daily life and your priorities, you can decide for yourself.
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Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate your thoughts. Well you said that I can update to marshmallow by flashing other variants firmware without opening my device's bootloader. So how can really do that? By the way I have already tried updating through recovery mode, but it didn't work. So is there any other way to update my device.
I have the Verizon model too, and same situation. Phone still works fine, but I couldn't tolerate being 4 major Android versions behind. Eventually, I bite the bullet, unlocked the boot loader (since device is well out of warranty anyway), flashed a Oreo-based Linage OS ROM, which really brought new life into the phone. Some minor issues here and there but nothing huge. You should be okay if you know what you're doing and backup your stock configuration properly.
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You could flash other variants firmware, however the stock MM doesn't support CDMA, only GSM.
With locked bootloader you will only get your XT1096 to work on non-verizon carriers, or partially work on verizon, since they don't use CDMA exclusively anymore.
There was a modded stock MM OS in the past, made to work on verizon network, unfortunately, you need an unlocked bootloader to flash it.
In case you should consider unlocking your bootloader, I recommend flashing the LineageOS 14.1, Android 7.1.2.
Any AOSP ROM, based on CM13, Android 6.0.1, should support CDMA and GSM from the source.
In which case, the Lineage 14.1 supports it, and it has the latest security patches, as I said before, using /data encryption on a unlocked state, is a reasonable security measure you should consider, that way, anyone that may get hands on your device will be unable to read the data, being naive.
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Thanks once again for your time! Actually I am not on CDMA, I'm using GSM network. So how can update to marshmallow now and I prefer stock marshmallow rather than custom or any other roms. So please guide me in that.