[GUIDE] Unlocking the Galaxys S5 Bootloader using DEV Bootloader [KK-MM]

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Coolieo2019 said:
I know this phone is old. But there are certain Xposed mods that I want to use but I can't because it soft bricks it. Also I want to install lineage os 16. My point is that every Android device should be able to be unlocked. I have bought 4 s5's hoping I would get a 15, but they were all 11. I can't afford a newer phone. That's why I want a bootloader unlock for the s5 with the Toshiba chip.
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Well, unfortunately this phone, the max of what you can get is root. Practically this chip is not unlockable for custom ROMs and that, and practically the Verizon 15 chip version ROM catalog is not so big even. You can try considering buying other budget phones if thats stopping you from upgrading an s5, they are plenty of options such as Xiaomi, Huawei or even some other brands, you can even stop buying new ones and buy used ones with good usable conditions very cheap on Facebook Marketplace or sell/buy phones groups. Just take this as an advice from a dude who starts with a S4 as main phone ;).
 
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Thanks I have thought about that before. I use a lot of Samsung apps so I'd have to stick with Samsung. The s5 has a fingerprint sensor the s4 doesnt. Samsung music required Android 5.0 and above. Samsung health requires Android 6.0 and above. So I don't have a lot of options. I have used and Asus Zenfone before and it had Android 7.0 but audio wizard was so bad that I just went back to my s5. I got root and SafeStrap installed it's just that I keep soft bricking it a lot and have to factory reset it all the time.
 
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I have a samsung galaxy s5 though straight talk model number sm-s902L running on android version. what method do i use to unlock the bootloader? im pretty sure its one of the verizon, just noy sure witch one. Thanks Robert
 
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@beaups I didn't realize the Op this entire time was missing the source, I added it to the OP. Thanks alot for this, Still using my White S5 to this day with Oreo
 
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I'm no expert but I have successfully unlocked, rooted and flashed custom ROMs on a couple galaxy S5s. Verizon variant. I bought one used recently. I'm familiar with CID 15 VS 11. I ran emmc brick bug check on this device. I am fully perplexed because I get a reading that says brick bug. NO. Sane chip, but yet my CID starts with 11. What the heck? I want to mod this phone but this is just bizzare. Don't know if I should risk it.
 
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izzopizzo said:
I'm no expert but I have successfully unlocked, rooted and flashed custom ROMs on a couple galaxy S5s. Verizon variant. I bought one used recently. I'm familiar with CID 15 VS 11. I ran emmc brick bug check on this device. I am fully perplexed because I get a reading that says brick bug. NO. Sane chip, but yet my CID starts with 11. What the heck? I want to mod this phone but this is just bizzare. Don't know if I should risk it.
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As written in the OP, only CID15 will work, not CID11
 
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    The S5 Bootloader Unlock is here! Huge thanks to @beaups for the research and sourcecode and tool, @ryanbg for researching this method in the firstplace, @autonomousperson For compiling the source to a app for us all, @haggertk for his CID and aboot! @jrkruse for innovating methods, one click apps, and MM methods @magic_man185 for recompiling the binary to disable SD requirements for MM, and everyone else for being patient for me being slow! Also thank you all for being a great supportive community!



    I Have Updated the OP :) Hoping this is less messy and hopefully neater to deal with

    DO NOT ASK ABOUT ROMS, KERNELS, OR OTHER THINGS. THIS IS ONLY FOR UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER. WE WILL LAUGH AT YOU IF YOU ASK ANYWAYS!!!
    ​
    EMMC 15 Unlocking Bootloader


    EMMC 15 Updating Unlocked Bootloaders Or Downgrading


    For Rooting EMMC 11 Phones


    All the methods below are only preserved for historical purposes!!! Please use the new methods above!


    Warnings
    READ THE ENTIRE OP AND THE POST BELOW BY @jrkruse BEFORE DOING ANYTHING AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!
    THIS IS ONLY FOR THE VERIZON S5. DOES NOT WORK FOR AT&T!!!!!
    This is for users with 15' Sasmung eMMC's not users with 11 Toshiba eMMC's. You can check this by reading the file
    /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid
    Just the first 2 :) 15xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 11xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx(my number of x's are random, just read the first 2)
    We still are unsure if changing the CID causes app store, verification, activation, provision, or other issues, everything you do is at your own risk!(Pretty sure it's safe)


    REACTIVATION LOCK MUST BE TURNED OFF. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED



    Starting notes​

    *REQUIRES ROOT*
    If you don't have root, please goto @jrkruse thread here
    https://xdaforums.com/verizon-galax...ot-method-t3561529/post71202995#post71202995/

    For Method 4
    You must make sure first of all you have authorized your computer in developer options and that USB debugging is on, you could also using adb tools use adb wireless if your device is configured for this!
    You also on screen must grant ADB root access, please make sure of this!


    Make sure you have a blank sd card, EVERYTHING on it WILL BE WIPED as a backup for the bootloader!

    *If you have no root access OR SAFESTRAP you must proceed to the rooting thread, nothing below works without root*


    Methods​


    Method 1: Primary Method (Old thanks @jrkruse) For PB1, PD1, PF4, PG2, PJ2, PL1, QA1 (MARSHMALLOW)*REQUIRES SAFESTRAP
    Download these files
    Bootloader_Unlock_Safestrap.apk
    VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip
    G900V_Firmware_PB1.tar.md5
    S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit
    Download and install VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V9.zip
    Reboot to Download Mode
    In Odin Under AP slot load G900V_Firmware_PB1.tar.md5
    Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit If you have a 32gb phone instead of 16gb phone skip this step
    Click Start
    After Phone reboots pull battery reboot to download mode (pwr+voldwn+home) and make sure current binary status is official If not In Odin Under AP slot load G900V_Firmware_PB1.tar.md5 and Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit If you have a 32gb phone instead of 16gb phone skip this step
    Click Start
    If current binary is official reboot phone and enter Rom Setup. There is no need to setup any accounts unless you plan on running this rom
    Download and install Bootloader_Unlock_Safestrap.apk
    Open Safestrap app and install the safestrap recovery to the system
    Open safetrap app and click Reboot To Recovery Button
    Flash: (Choose 1 Whatever One You Choose Is The Firmware And Bootloader Version You Will Be On)
    SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PG2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PJ2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PL1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_QA1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    Phone will Power Off.
    Pull Battery enter TWRP Recovery (volup+pwr+home) Wipe Data and System and Flash A Rom That matches Firmware For example PB1 would be a 5.0 rom PD1 Or PF4 would be 6.0.1 Rom



    Method 2: Unlocker via Safestrap (Old thanks @jrkruse) For OE1, OK3, PB1 (LOLLIPOP)
    1. Flash this Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip in safestrap or flashfire
    2. Reboot phone click on SamsungUnlocker app
    3. Wait and make sure to grant SuperSu access. This may take a few seconds to come up
    4. type yes in the terminal screen when it ask you (Yes/No) Hit enter on the keyboard
    5. wait for phone to power off
    6. reboot to bootloader and verify it says MODE: Developer
    7. Flash Twrp recovery using Odin
    8. Your done!



    Method 3: ADB For 4.4-5.0 (OLD, OUTDATED)
    This Method is old and outdated, Do not use unless the new method isn't working!!!

    1. Download https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID/blob/master/samsung_unlock
    2. Download View attachment adb.7z
    3. Extract adb to /adb
    4. Extract samsung_unlock
    5. Put samsung_unlock inside the adb folder
    6. Launch adb tools
    7. Select push file
    8. Source is samsung_unlock
    9. Destination is /data/local/tmp/
    10. Select the option for Pull
    11. Source is /sys/block/mmcblk0/device/cid
    12. Destination is cid.txt
    13. Select the option for adb shell
    14. Continue after the warning
    15. type the following
    Code: 
    su
cd /data/local/tmp/
chown root.root samsung_unlock
chmod 777 samsung_unlock
./samsung_unlock

    Device will shut down, manually reboot
    16. once it reboots, in adb tools connect to the shell again
    17. Enter the following commands
    Code: 
    su
cd /data/local/tmp/
./samsung_unlock

    18. once this is done, you can type exit twice to return to the menu of adb tools
    19. Select reboot
    20. Reboot to bootloader
    21. Verify you now have a dev edition :)


    Method 4: On Device For 4.4-5.0 (OLD, OUTDATED)
    This Method is old and outdated, Do not use unless the new method isn't working!!!

    1. On your device download https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID/blob/master/samsung_unlock
    2. Move to your root directory of your internal storage(if you can't figure out where that is, you shouldn't be doing this)
    3. Using a root file explorer goto /sys/block/mmcblk0/device
    4. Copy the file cid to your internal storage(this is a backup of your old cid, if it fails to copy, just open it as text and copy paste the text)
    5. open a terminal emulator app
    6. type the following
    Code: 
    su
cd /storage/emulated/0/
chown root.root samsung_unlock
chmod 777 samsung_unlock
./samsung_unlock

    7. Device will poweroff, focefully power on
    8. Enter the terminal again and enter the following commands
    Code: 
    su
cd /storage/emulated/0/
./samsung_unlock

    9. Once completed reboot to bootloader using your favorite way
    10. Verify you are a Developer edition phone now :)

    Photo of what your Bootloader should say
    IMG_20160408_085419.jpg


    Working TWRP and International Rom Patch

    ​

    TWRP 3.0.0 Flashable recovery zip. Can be flashed in safestrap or flashfire if you have not installed it yet
    TWRP_3.0.0-0-klte-klte.zip

    International Rom Patch For Data And MMS. Flash right after you flash the rom.
    VZW_5.0_International_Rom_Patch_No_Boot.zip
    VZW_5.0_International_Rom_Patch_VZW_BOOT.zip



    Directions To Update Or Downgrade Bootloaders




    If you have already Unlocked your bootloader and are running TouchWiz Rom(Stock kernel)
    ​


    Download this files
    PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
    TWRP_Prepare.zip
    SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PG2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PJ2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PL1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_QA1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit

    In TWRP Flash TWRP_Prepare.zip
    Reboot to Download Mode
    In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
    Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit If you have a 32gb phone instead of 16gb phone skip this step
    Click Start
    When finished on reboot watch for Safestrap Splash Screen and enter Safestrap
    Now goto Power Menu/Reboot Menu and reboot to Download Mode
    Make sure in download mode the current binary is Official. If it is not reflash In Odin Under AP slot load PB1_Firmware_Only_NK2_Kernel.tar.md5
    Now in Odin Under PIT load S5_KLTE_USA_VZW.pit
    Click Start on reboot enter Safestrap reboot back to download mode and make sure binary status is Official
    If Binary Status is Official Pull battery restart and enter SafeStrap
    Flash: (Choose 1 Whatever One You Choose Is The Firmware And Bootloader Version You Will Be On)
    SafeStrap_PB1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PD1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PF4_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PG2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PJ2_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_PL1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    SafeStrap_QA1_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip
    Phone will Power Off.
    Pull Battery enter TWRP recovery Wipe Data and System and Flash A Rom That matches Firmware For example PB1 would be a 5.0 rom PD1 Or PF4 would be 6.0.1 Rom




    [FIX] MM Users. Wifi not working? Hardkeys not working???

    ​

    View attachment 3772847

    Unzip recover.zip place on internal storage flash in TWRP choose install image then choose recovery.img and flash to recovery
    power off device
    reboot to bootloader and reflash PD1_Firmware_Modem_HLOS_No_Aboot.tar.md5 in odin uncheck auto reboot when done pull battery reboot back to recovery wipe data and cache and system reinstall rom.





    Notes:


    If You Bricked Your Device somehow someway



    ​
    1. Download the following image https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24562946973631519
    2. Download https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
    3. Attach a micro sdcard(min 16GB class 10, others may work but unsure) to your PC via a reader
    4. Backup all data on the micro sdcard, EVERYTHING WILL BE ERASED
    5. Extract the image from the zip
    6. Select write option, select the img file, select SDcard
    7. Now write
    8. Pop the Sdcard into the phone, and try and power it up
    9. When you do open download mode
    10. Goto odin and flash a FULL STOCK TAR
    11. Start from scratch

    To reuse the card it will need to be formatted using fdisk, diskpart, or android



    If you have issues flashing modems, firmware, or anything​

    jrkruse said:
    Ok here is the solution
    The Stock Boot.img and Stock Recover.img that match your firmware must be flashed before any firmware can be updated on your phone. What I mean by firmware is the things other than images that are flashed in odin like the modem.bin. If your just wanting to flash a custom boot or recovery image then you can just flash them you and dont need to do any of this.
    So after the Stock and Recovery images are flashed the phone needs to return to a power off state. Then a reboot to stock recovery and wipe the cache. Then reboot the phone and the goto bootloader mode from there.
    After doing this the phone will allow firmwares to be flashed through odin.

    Instructions
    Flash the Kernel_Recovery Only either odin package or zip package in custom recovery
    If using Odin uncheck reboot now then flash Kernel_Recovery package pull battery Reboot to recovery (Pwr+Hme+VolUp) wipe cache reboot phone then reboot back to bootloader and flash whatever your wanting to upgrade.
    Reboot phone make sure your changes applied the you can flash your custom recovery again
    If Flashing In recovery, flash the zip then reboot to recovery which will now be stock recovery and wipe cache and then power off Do not reboot, the phone must go to a poweroff state
    Reboot phone then reboot to bootloader and use odin to update what ever your needing to do
    Reboot Phone make sure your changes took. Then reboot back to odin and flash custom recovery or use flashfire or safestrap to flash the custom recovery zip.
    If for some reason the bootloader becomes locked again simply do the unlock procedure again

    https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=53300
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    To make the SD card usable again, format using android!
    Or keep it as a backup

    IF YOU FLASH STOCK BACK TO THE PHONE, IT WILL RELOCK THE BOOTLOADER, Requiring your run the script ONCE and it will be unlocked again

    Source Located @ https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID


    beaups said:
    its done

    If any bounties applicable, please donate to "make a wish foundation" or @ryanbg (he's getting married)

    --beaups
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    Sourcecode
    https://github.com/beaups/SamsungCID


    eMMC 11 is non-exploitable

    http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/toshiba-11-series-bootloader-unlock-t3349346
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    Updated 04-08-23!!

    EMMC_11 S5 phones now have an explot that allows flashing custom boot and recovery images giving the ability to run custom AOSP based roms such as Lineage and root with Magisk root on android 6.0 bootloaders. It is not a bootloader unlock so no custom images can be flashed with odin
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    Here is a tool for unlocking the bootloader that only requires you to answer yes to unlock your bootloader.
    It will also automatically backup your original cid to the sdcard and internal storage. Make sure if you have already unlocked and are running this tool again, to backup your original cid.txt files as this will overwrite it with your current cid which will be different than your original. If you havent unlocked yet then the cid.txt file will be your original

    1. Flash this Samsung_Bootloader_Unlocker.zip in safestrap or flashfire
    2. Reboot phone click on SamsungUnlocker app
    3. Wait and make sure to grant SuperSu access. This may take a few seconds to come up
    4. type yes in the terminal screen when it ask you (Yes/No) Hit enter on the keyboard
    5. wait for phone to power off
    6. reboot to bootloader and verify it says MODE: Developer
    7. Flash Twrp recovery using Odin
    8. Your done!
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    Im going to try and clear some things up.
    1. TWRP is a replacement for the stock recovery it can do everything the stock recovery can do plus it can flash zips, recoveries and boot images. It can also back up and restore system and data. It can also be entered from about any state of the phone except it being bricked of course. There is no need to use safestrap or flashfire anymore. I recommend that you remove safestrap from the rom you are using as it will cause trouble, by removing I mean uninstall safestrap recovery from the system just dont simply delete the apk. Flashfire can be left if you want as it wont affect anything.

    2. You can flash TW roms as well as CM and AOSP based roms. The roms dont have to state they are for DEV edition. You will want to avoid muniz_ri upgrade roms as they flash bootloaders. In most cases if trying to flash a rom with bootloaders they will not flash but as a safety precaution avoid roms that say they flash bootloaders with the rom. Other Variants Roms can be flashed on the Verizon S5 also known as the SM-G900V. The other variants will have different letters at the end like SM-G900F witch is an international variant or SM-G900T wich is the Tmobile variant. SM-G900A ATT variant: SM-G900M Canadian variant SM-G900P Sprint variant. There are many other there are some you cant flash like the SM-G900H as this variant has a different chipset there are a few chinese and korean ones as well but you dont come across them much and they usually have some weird numbers. Now most of the other variants roms will need a patch to get data and mms working I have a patch that will work on most. Many of these roms come with there own custom TW kernels or there stock TW kernel. You can either use their kernel or you can use the verizon TW kernel on their roms. Most CM and AOSP roms will come with a kernel. Now CM and AOSP roms need to have google apps flashed in addition to the rom. These are commonly referred to as GApps

    3. You can flash custom kernel. also know as a boot.img. ASOP CM and Touchwiz All have different kernels and the proper kernel must be flashed for the type of rom. You can use other variants kernels on the Verizon S5. Most work fine but some do not. There are alot more custom kernels for CM and AOSP than Touchwiz. Just remember Touchwiz roms need Touchwiz kernels rather it be a stock TW kernel or a modded TW kernel. And Most AOSP and CM kernels are interchangeable but you cannot use a TW kernel on those two

    4. With TWRP you can use and install roms that have aroma installers. These installers give you choices throughout the install of what you want.

    5. There are a couple of Marshmallow Touchwiz Roms available for the internation S5 the SM-G900F. As of now these roms cannot be used on our phones because they require a Marshmallow bootloader and modem. You can not use other variants firmware on the Verizon S5. By firmware I mean Bootloaders, Modems Etc. There are Also 5.1.1 roms available from ATT and Tmobile. It is possible to flash these roms as they will still run on the 5.0 lollipop bootloader. You may have to use there stock 5.1.1 kernel or a modded TW 5.1.1 kernel to get them to work

    6. Roms 5.1.1 and higher require a different root method. Stock kernels have checks in them to prevent root so the kernel has to be modded to allow root. The newer SuperSU zips have a check for this and if they detect the kernel has not been modded then they will install whats called systemless root and a modded kernel ram disk. I just wanted to make people are that certain apps dont work with systemless root. If the kernel is properly modded then the old root method can be flashed

    7. If you flash a rom that is not rooted it is no big deal since you have a custom recovery simply reboot to recovery and flash A SuperSU root zip or install a different rom

    8 I recommend everyone be on lollipop bootloaders and firmware. There is no need to stay on kitkat firmware since you can now unlock the bootloader. KitKat Roms will run on lollipop bootloaders but lollipop roms will not run on kitkat bootloaders.

    9. Just because your bootloaders is unlocked does not mean you can not run a fully stock unrooted rom if you want to. A fully stock rom will run just fine with unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed.

    10. When running custom kernels and recoveries it is normal during boot to have message at the top of your phone telling you that your basically running a custom recovery. or boot.img
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    Well I guess I had better get to making some roms. No more safestrap, Now can use aroma installers,my life got easier!
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