New update Galaxy S5 Active
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someone could tell me if I should give this update..?
just come to my active 5...
I did the update, not sure how big it is or whats different. Still 4.4.2
lordmorphous
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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://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/development/rom-koolkit-s5-koolactive-v1-0-0b01-07-t2809957)
I take it trying to perform this update would be a bad idea.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Where did you download the ANE4 rom?
Edit: found it! http://rootzwiki.com/topic/202682-how-to-restore-your-att-s5-active/
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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
Thanks. I'm thankful I checked here before taking the update.
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.
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
Worked beautifully!
My S5 Active is now not an Active and I am able to access all the apps on Gear Manager.
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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...g3
Where did you download the ANE4 rom?
Edit: found it! http://rootzwiki.com/topic/202682-how-to-restore-your-att-s5-active/2UGH... 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.
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...g1
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.1
