[How-To] Update to G900V_PF4 - 6.0.1

[muniz_ri]

**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**

**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW

Downloads:
- G900V_PF4_Stock_ROM.zip (For "Locked" Bootloaders - Unrooted)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_ROM.zip (For "Locked" Bootloaders - Unrooted)

- G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)

Instructions for "Locked" Bootloaders:
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the **flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the G900V_PF4_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.
**The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition.

Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (10 - 15 mins for deodexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!


Instructions for "Unlocked" Bootloaders: (Your Knox Warranty Bit will be tripped!)
1. Use the following guide however the above ROM's for "Unlocked" Bootloaders are pre-"system rooted," therefore there is no need to flash the SuperSu .zip file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909


Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!

Known Issues:
- None!

Notes:
1. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Recovery, and Bootloader.
2. Native tethering is enabled on all of the ROM's.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing, the ROM will automatically wipe User Data.
4. The Debloated version has all Google, most Verizon, and all Knox apps removed.
5. If you do not already have root access follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
6. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2

 

[MWFD]

Any way to flash without losing data?

 

[muniz_ri]

Any way to flash without losing data?

Use FF's backup function to backup then restore your data after flashing.

 

[Dudash]

Confirmed that after about 7min on the VZW boot animation, the deodexed version works just fine.
I wonder how long we'll get away with using the OD5 bootloader. lol.

 

[ykjae]

How do we flash the od5 bootloader?

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[ldeveraux]

How do we flash the od5 bootloader?

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odin

 

[ykjae]

Details please. I know how to flash the stock rom. Just what about bootloader.

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[flamadiddle]

Anyone have a good link to a recent version of Odin?

 

[muniz_ri]

Anyone have a good link to a recent version of Odin?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550149

 

[muniz_ri]

Details please. I know how to flash the stock rom. Just what about bootloader.

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Use Odin's PDA or AP slot depending on Odin version used.

 

[ykjae]

So in odin I flash the bootloader. Then reboot and flash the stock deodexed rom in flashfire? & I should be all set?

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[jdrch]

however the G900V_OD5_Bootloader is required for the ROM's to run (flash using Odin's AP slot).

This strikes me as very important information that should be included in the steps before it instead of being a footnote. Can anyone clarify the complete steps/process? Also, any idea what the changelog is?

EDIT: I'm on the rooted OD5 ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900vod5-5-0-keeproot-t3136945 Just trying to make head or tail of the instructions in this post. Do I need to flash the OD5 bootloader since I'm already on OD5, or what?

 

[chetqwerty]

I'm a little confused why the first 3 steps in the FlashFire process is necessary (Google+ signup part) when you include the link for v19 just below, am i missing something here? Also, not being familiar with FlashFire, once i flash OE1 will i be given the option to boot into download mode to Odin the OD5 bootloader? I'm coming from OC4 so order is crucial here I'd imagine. Another also, i generally like deodexed roms, any caveats associated with this one? advanced voice features? My Verizon access? Thanks

 

[muniz_ri]

I'm a little confused why the first 3 steps in the FlashFire process is necessary (Google+ signup part) when you include the link for v19 just below, am i missing something here? Also, not being familiar with FlashFire, once i flash OE1 will i be given the option to boot into download mode to Odin the OD5 bootloader? I'm coming from OC4 so order is crucial here I'd imagine. Another also, i generally like deodexed roms, any caveats associated with this one? advanced voice features? My Verizon access? Thanks

I left the links to the FF thread for reference as it contains good discussion re: FF's progress.

As for the bootloader instructions, I will add the steps to the instructions. I mistakenly assumed most people already had that level of understanding.

And the deodexed version is only intended for those that plan to use xposed or themes. If you do not plan on doing either use the regular rom.

 

[flamadiddle]

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550149

Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.

 

[muniz_ri]

Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.

It works fine for me. Search xda for a different version.

 

[muniz_ri]

So in odin I flash the bootloader. Then reboot and flash the stock deodexed rom in flashfire? & I should be all set?

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See updated instructions in OP.

 

[Dudash]

Any way to flash without losing data?

Use FF's backup function to backup then restore your data after flashing.

Although I would recommend just following the backup/restore method as it is faster and safer, you could open the ROM with Winzip/7zip, navigate through the META-INF folder until you get to the updater-script, then open it with Notepad, and remove this part of the script:

package_extract_file("wipedata.sh", "/tmp/wipedata.sh");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/wipedata.sh");
run_program("/tmp/wipedata.sh");

then save the file and if you used Winzip, close the program and choose "Update Zip file with changes". If you used 7zip, when you close Notepad, it will ask if you want to update the file in the archive and just choose "Okay".

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Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.

It works fine for me. Search xda for a different version.

It works fine for me too.

 

[aurfawce]

I left the links to the FF thread for reference as it contains good discussion re: FF's progress.

As for the bootloader instructions, I will add the steps to the instructions. I mistakenly assumed most people already had that level of understanding.

And the deodexed version is only intended for those that plan to use xposed or themes. If you do not plan on doing either use the regular rom.

I noticed you mentioned if you already are on OC4 then you do not need to boot into Download mode, if I wanted to upgrade the bootloader to OD5 could I boot into download anyways and upgrade to OD5 (kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing?)

 

[muniz_ri]

I noticed you mentioned if you already are on OC4 then you do not need to boot into Download mode, if I wanted to upgrade the bootloader to OD5 could I boot into download anyways and upgrade to OD5 (kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing?)

Yes