method that worked for me
OK, for anyone coming into this now, here's what worked for me:
1. my CID started with 15 so makw sure of that..
2. follow this thread here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370/
that means flash pb1 rom and then follow the batch file root method by jrkruse.
3. instead of flashing this VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V8.zip (in the end of jrkruse's rooting method) flash this VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip, this is how the next method youre going to follow starts:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
4. there, youll follow the method 2 of unlocking bootloaders, and then before flashing this: SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip in safestrap youll wanna flash the TWRP.zip file that is mentioned later in that thread.(dunno why tho)
5. after you unlock the bootloaders with method 2 you want to flash this:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862688467 and then proceed to update the bootloaders following the instructions in the same thread.
6. after you have updated the bootloaders ( flashing this in the end of course: SafeStrap_PJ2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip )
follow the last instructions (power off, in twrp data and system wipe) and proceed to flash the Phoenix ROM v12!!! (and then the update if you want)
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TIP: copy all of the files that will be flashed (before starting) in TWRP or Safestrap before starting so you dont have to do it throughout the process..
Hope I helped!!

---------- Post added at 05:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 PM ----------
about the data problem.. i can only choose chinese regions for my sim card region.. wtf
also in status, it doesnt state my phone number but it does state my provider and signal strength..