Sorry if these are dumb questions... I have searched unsuccessfully for answers here and I am new to the forums and to Android... not sure where to ask this...
I just bought a new (unsold stock) T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) phone and activated it on the T-Mobile network. The phone came with G900TUVU1ANE6 (4.4.2) from the factory. After only a few hours of operation T-Mobile has pushed an unnamed update to the phone which I assume is G900TUVU1GPE1 (6.0.1) Marshmallow. I have postponed installation of the update but don't know how long I can postpone it or if I can prevent its installation.
Will installing Marshmallow cause my S5's bootloader to become locked? I ask because I found this on Wikipedia (link not allowed) "As of Marshmallow, the Android Compatibility Definition Document contains new security mandates for devices, dictating that those that are capable of accessing encrypted data without affecting performance must enable Secure boot and device encryption by default".
Or is my G900T's bootloader already locked? I ask because I found this at root my galaxy dot net (link not allowed) "If your device’s bootloader is locked then you will get the update via OTA. [...] If your device is rooted or bootloader is unlocked then you have to manually Flash / Install Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Firmware On T-Mobile Galaxy S5 using Odin Flash tool".
The second question worries me more. I bought a T-Mobile S5 because so many sources claim the G900T bootloaders are unlocked. Now I'm unsure. Is there an easy way to determine if my bootloader is locked or unlocked? (I have Heimdall available on a Linux laptop but no windows machine).
I hope to install CM10 or CM13 on my S5. Thanks in advance for any definite information or guidance anyone can provide.
I'm thinking about buying an S5 and am wondering this as well.
xda-hayduke said:
Sorry if these are dumb questions... I have searched unsuccessfully for answers here and I am new to the forums and to Android... not sure where to ask this...
I just bought a new (unsold stock) T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T) phone and activated it on the T-Mobile network. The phone came with G900TUVU1ANE6 (4.4.2) from the factory. After only a few hours of operation T-Mobile has pushed an unnamed update to the phone which I assume is G900TUVU1GPE1 (6.0.1) Marshmallow. I have postponed installation of the update but don't know how long I can postpone it or if I can prevent its installation.
Will installing Marshmallow cause my S5's bootloader to become locked? I ask because I found this on Wikipedia (link not allowed) "As of Marshmallow, the Android Compatibility Definition Document contains new security mandates for devices, dictating that those that are capable of accessing encrypted data without affecting performance must enable Secure boot and device encryption by default".
Or is my G900T's bootloader already locked? I ask because I found this at root my galaxy dot net (link not allowed) "If your device’s bootloader is locked then you will get the update via OTA. [...] If your device is rooted or bootloader is unlocked then you have to manually Flash / Install Official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Firmware On T-Mobile Galaxy S5 using Odin Flash tool".
The second question worries me more. I bought a T-Mobile S5 because so many sources claim the G900T bootloaders are unlocked. Now I'm unsure. Is there an easy way to determine if my bootloader is locked or unlocked? (I have Heimdall available on a Linux laptop but no windows machine).
I hope to install CM10 or CM13 on my S5. Thanks in advance for any definite information or guidance anyone can provide.
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After installing the latest firmware, you can still flash custom ROMs, you can still root, etc.
Just look in the Android Development sub-forum, and you will see several custom ROMs for MM on the SM-900T.
You can also flash ROMs from the International S5 forum. I've never flash a CM ROM, but there are several on this forum that have and do.
Rob
Are u done with cm 13 bcz I want to ask same question that whether s5 T-Mobile bootloader is locked or no
And plz send me the whole process u did for cm 13
Thanks best regard Hadi!
hadi008 said:
Are u done with cm 13 bcz I want to ask same question that whether s5 T-Mobile bootloader is locked or no
And plz send me the whole process u did for cm 13
Thanks best regard Hadi!
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G900T T-Mobile's bootloader is not locked. I've downgraded from MM to KK without problems. I flashed RR MM without problems
No brother . I mean if I need to root s5 T-Mobile than shall I downgrade it first or I can easily do it on marshmallow.
Can u tell me any authentic root process!
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...l/root-how-to-root-sm-g900t-firmware-t3358190
It's exactly the same process on MM as it is on LP or KK.
I rooted my G900T about two weeks ago. It had MM the latest patches and everything, so you don't need to worry about the bootloader ever being locked.
marshmallow to Lollipop?
Reyse said:
G900T T-Mobile's bootloader is not locked. I've downgraded from MM to KK without problems. I flashed RR MM without problems
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Hi, I just bought a brand new S5 and it has marshmallow already, I am trying to downgrade to 5.1.1 and it acts like the boot loader is locked, Ordin fails mid flash. How were you able to do it?
jtatex said:
Hi, I just bought a brand new S5 and it has marshmallow already, I am trying to downgrade to 5.1.1 and it acts like the boot loader is locked, Ordin fails mid flash. How were you able to do it?
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Hi! is your smartphone really a G900T?
IF it is so... It is pretty sure you download a firmware and it is incomplete.
Where do you download from?
Which version is it?
it is a G900T, I downloaded stock Lollipop 5.1.1 from T mobile
jtatex said:
it is a G900T, I downloaded stock Lollipop 5.1.1 from T mobile
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Could you tell us exactly filename and size?
sorry, it's a G900t3
Reyse said:
Could you tell us exactly filename and size?
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My bad, it's a G900T3
jtatex said:
My bad, it's a G900T3
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I almost sure it doesn't matter
Try to download the firmware from sammobile
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900T3/
I did, i finally settled on an AOSP rom, Resurrection Remix 7.1.1. But i still miss Touchwiz. Thanks for your help.
jtatex said:
I did, i finally settled on an AOSP rom, Resurrection Remix 7.1.1. But i still miss Touchwiz. Thanks for your help.
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you can try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65063785&postcount=102
hi friends i got this firmware and download it however this frimware is for moto g4 plus but i tired from searching the whole internet for moto g4 rom version NPJ25.93-14. but after download it and flash it using mfastboot, my phone relock and its stable state its normally works however i afraid of from this rom because it can be soft brick my device due to it is for Moto G4 Plus XT1640-43.
But for me it works like a charm and here is the information regarding my phone
Moto G4 INDIAN version XT1624. ATHENE
software version when i unlock the bootloader was NPJ25.93-14. (full rom of this version is rare at till date 08-02-2017)
links are
for rom : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx6eXSiwEdFFWXZyYjB5S0xlZWs/view
use mfastboot for this google it u can find it easily.
motorola drivers - easily found at google, just show your google skills.
i was at high risk of soft-brick because this rom is not for Moto G4, but i got what i want so its on your own will to do flash this rom. if you really want your device at original state however everyone says that warranty is voided when we got unlock code, but however if anyone wants relock the bootloader and specially has latest naughat update as in my phone NPJ25.93-14 then flash it in your own risk and will also. i am not responsible for any damage. for secure the phone please download marshmallow rom or naghat rom easily available on internet. if anything wrong happened then downgrade your phone. may be it will save your phone.
i think my post help someone who is in trouble.
Bro,im also using moto g4 Indian version xt1624.. the device is on soak test of nougat update..im not getting official OTA..pls do help me..how to get back to marshmallow wid suitable rom for this phone version.. XT1624..!! M not finding suitable stock rom for this..pls do reply
Hi, I have the US version of the Moto E (XT1527). I installed Android 7 on it, and it's just too unstable and I need to re-install the original ROM.
Unfortunately, I didn't back it up, so I need to find the original/stock ROM that came with the phone.
I found the XT1527 section on the firware.center website, but I'm not sure which one to choose...there are like 30 ones to choose from.
Does anyone know which ROM would work for my phone?
My phone IS unlocked...and I think it has an AT&T sim, but I'm not sure.
Thanks!
I'm stuck with this device so I just need to repair it with help.
This is the problem:
I have BRIGHTPOINT 10h and I can't get LTE like many have reported.
I can't unlock the bootloader, I went to LG developer site and entered everything and was denied saying my rs988 isn't supported.
I don't and can't get root.
I want to get non BRIGHTPOINT software to fix my LTE. How can I flash software 11a-d or 21a or 21b without a unlocked bootloader or root??
Am I stuck with 10h??
I have the same issue with Cricket Wireless on AT&T network. Mine stopped getting LTE signal since Android 7.0 update.
damiloveu said:
I have the same issue with Cricket Wireless on AT&T network. Mine stopped getting LTE signal since Android 7.0 update.
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i get 4g LTE on cricket with this nougat rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-g5/development/jan-17-2017-20c-deodexed-kernels-t3539611
i tried flashing fulmics 3.5 and could only get 4g / HSPA+
i have the t-mo h830 variant but maybe will be the same for you with RS988
I don't know how to flash a rom if I can't get root or a unlocked bootloader...
Skimpypimp said:
I don't know how to flash a rom if I can't get root or a unlocked bootloader...
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sorry i don' t know much about the RS988 but i believe i've seen many sources say the bootloader is unlockable
xdaninja said:
sorry i don' t know much about the RS988 but i believe i've seen many sources say the bootloader is unlockable
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Only for the RS-988 which were not sold through carriers. I have an RS-988 that was originally sold by Bluegrass Cellular, and 11c is as far as it goes. We need the later versions in order to be able to boot into recovery, and you can't unlock the bootloader and root unless you can boot into recovery.
It really sucks, the whole reason I bought the "carrier-free" 988 instead of the Verizon 987 was that I figured it would be much easier to root and install custom ROMs on it. Now we're stuck on an outdated version even though there are several versions later would could be running.
After giving up on rooting my AT&T phone well over a year ago this week I just found out rooting was available. Right now I am leaving AT&T and going over to T-mobile. I would like to get all the AT&T software off my phone since I will be with T-Mobile.
In searching for rooting ( I have not done it since my HTC One) I see rooting for 5.1 and 6.0. Right now my phone is running 7.0. Can you root with 7.0 running?
When flashing a Rom do I have to find ones that are specific to G925A?
Thanks for any help confirming this. I just do not want to brick this phone. First time I do things like this I want to make sure I have all my information correct.
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veener79 said:
After giving up on rooting my AT&T phone well over a year ago this week I just found out rooting was available. Right now I am leaving AT&T and going over to T-mobile. I would like to get all the AT&T software off my phone since I will be with T-Mobile.
In searching for rooting ( I have not done it since my HTC One) I see rooting for 5.1 and 6.0. Right now my phone is running 7.0. Can you root with 7.0 running?
When flashing a Rom do I have to find ones that are specific to G925A?
Thanks for any help confirming this. I just do not want to brick this phone. First time I do things like this I want to make sure I have all my information correct.
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So your just switching carriers to T-Mobile? And your using the same phone G925A?
It still has a locked bootloader so it's still not rootable. From what I can find you can root 6.0.1 on an older firmware with ENG boot firmware. But not for 7.0.
@ThatAngryGnome
i need G925AUCS7ERC1 7.0 root file