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  1. Colby Collins

    Root Safely Unroot Galaxy S5 *help*

    Hello! I have a small issue, and please bear with me as I am fairly new to rooting and the such. I rooted my phone using odin, but now that Pokemon Go got the new update, it doesn't allow rooted phones (this is so stupid, because I had no thought of cheating). I am using android 6.0.1...
  2. mattbirk

    Galaxy S5 - Delete Unwanted/Junk Files

    Hi, My 16gb S5 recently started to run out of space almost constantly. I clear the cache about daily, and still apps can no longer update. I have 762MB free space currently. I move apps over to my SD card, but when they receive an update they get moved back onto internal storage. My music is...
  3. ironass

    September security updates being rolled out

    Samsung have begun releasing new updates for the international model, G900F, that contain the Google security patch for September, 2016-09-01. Build date = Mon, 05 Sep 2016 12:33:16 +0000. Release PDA = G900FXXU1CPI8 So far... XSG = UAE (unbranded) ILO = Israel (unbranded) PCL = Israel...
  4. B

    bluetooth doesn't work with phone calls

    Good morning everyone! I just got a S5 two days ago and tried to pair it to my cars Bluetooth. Pandora and google maps work perfectly. However, when someone calls, it goes straight to the phone and clicking the "pick up phone" button on my car(2012 Toyota) doesn't do anything. I have to pick...
  5. jlzibell

    AT&T, Marshmallow, and Gmail

    Since the Marshmallow update on my G900A (AT&T) when composing or replying to an e-mail, text entry starts at the end of the signature block instead of the message area. I can tap the screen to start in the correct place, but it sure is different to how it worked with Lollipop. I've looked at...
  6. T

    Deceased relative phone, how to get into without erasing data

    My son was recently killed in an auto accident. We have used up the pattern attempts and now only have 3 attempts left on the backup pin code. I understand that if all the pin codes are used up it will default to a factory reset. Is there any solution yet for situations like this? I have come...
  7. T

    Stuck In Bootloop

    Hi I'm hoping someone can help. I have a galaxy s5 g900f and since the marshmallow update it started randomly restarting. it was only once or twice a day so I put up with it assuming that a future update would help. since then I have unlocked the phone to use on all networks with a code provided...
  8. P

    Disconnecting and reconnecting while charging. EXTREMELY ANNOYING

    So I bought my s5 used, it was mint when I got it and the only complaints I have are related to charging. Yesterday it started doing this extremely annoying thing while its plugged in. as soon as I touch it, it disconnects and reconnects, making a noise and telling me to check the cover. I cant...
  9. Q

    Speaker Crackling at Everything

    Hello, I am having a strange issue with my Samsung Galaxy S5 that I have assumed was an individual problem caused with the new Marshmallow update. But this problem has been impairing me for over a month and I can't find any recent posts concerning the same issues I'm having. My phone is having...
  10. D

    Stock Calculator App.

    Does anyone know how to use the stock calculator app that comes with the S5? I am trying to figure out how to get the inverse cos feature on it and I don't know and could not find anything on a google search. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Dave
  11. G

    Updated to 6.0.1 and now Gmail only updates via WiFi

    My Galaxy S5 Active (SM-G870A) updated to 6.0.1 this morning and now will only allow me to update Gmail while on WiFi (not my carrier, Straight Talk). I'm guessing there's a button somewhere that needs to be checked/un-checked, but I've not been able to find the answer so far. It's a busy...
  12. Z

    Link2sd mount script cannot be created

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673301 Dear Experts I was trying to follow all the instructions in the link above but still I am getting the error message below : I am using Samsung galaxy S5 (SM-G900I) , Android version 6.0.1 was rooted successfully as installed root apps...
  13. G

    Headphones don't "click" in

    Hello I have a new S5. I had one before but it got stolen so I got the same phone. Brand new. I noticed on the new one, the headphones don't "click" and lock in when push the plug in the jack. usually you can feel a click and it takes a little effort to pull it out and "unclick" it. my old...
  14. C

    ATT S5 & Recovering Deleted Video

    I just found this forum, so apologies if this has been asked 30 times. I accidentally deleted videos on my phone (not SD card) and I desperately need to get them back. I've read both it can't be done, and only can be done by rooting. Tried that but unsuccessful. Then I read that ATT won't...
  15. G

    Root Problems With Odin3 and FRP lock

    Hi, Ive a Samsung g5 neo and am following steps to get rid of the binary FRP error. IT took me a while yet when the phone is “added” in Odin3 the following command box will not let me select my phones device; it is not recognised on the computer, yet it is recognised on Odin?! If anything i...
  16. S

    Help Can't receive any update higher than 5.0.2

    Hi I'm writing because I know it's old but I've just got the galaxy s5 I love it but it says online that with the new update just released s5 can get it yet I gave not received it or the 6.0.1 update it says all updates have been installed when I go on software update please tell me how I can...
  17. R

    Dialer & random app crash

    I recently did a factory reset on my S5. After doing so the ph dialer app has been crashing randomly when akin or receiving calls. The really irritant thing is that the only way to stop the notification from showing is restart the phone. A Samsung employee recently told me to delete the old...
  18. B

    Samsung Galaxy S5 No Sim card error?!

    Hello all, I am having a problem with my Galaxy S5. It started recently displaying an error that there is no SIM card. I tried removing it, reinserting....rebooting. Nothing works. As a results, things are not working. For example, in wireless settings, there is an error stating it can not...
  19. N

    Root Switching S5 from Sprint to Boost, want to use custom ROMs

    Hey guys, It's been awhile since I've been in the custom recovery/ROM game since my last 2 devices had locked bootloaders. Anyway, I inherited a Sprint S5 phone that I will be switching to Boost in person at one of their store locations (you have to). Since I want to root/add custom...
  20. Frae Guile

    Accessories SG5 Screen Protector...

    So, I have a question… I currently use an anti-glare/matte screen protector and I noticed that I can barely see my screen with the brightness at 100% (as in that I mainly see my reflection) when: • I’m outside BUT in shade (barely sticking my hand out of my balcony door – on 2nd floor of 3...
  21. wooky69

    Replacement battery

    Hi all. I'm just wondering if there are any decent extended replacement batteries out there. I'd ideally like a little more juice for my S5 without having to carry extra battery packs around or power banks but without having to have a big ugly case. Can I have my cake and eat it? Ideas. Cheers.
  22. P

    Recovered Stolen Phone - Can't Bypass Original Android Device Manager Password

    Hello All, First time poster. I'll try to make it as brief as possible. Galaxy S5 Sprint Carrier My phone was technically "stolen" by my gf while I was incapacitated for 2 days. She used my phone while I was away.When I was able to get to a computer, I locked my phone using Android Device...
  23. Billy Hughes

    Root Can my phone be rooted?

    I am completely new to rooting and am seeing mixed reviews of whether or not my phone can be rooted. Galaxy s5 Sm g900v Version 6.0.1 Any help is greatly appreciated.
  24. R

    Help Screen Rotation not working

    Last night, after watching Netflix and exiting out of the app, my screen was stuck in landscape mode and wouldn't come out. Screen Rotation was on. After turning the screen off and then back on, it returned to portrait mode. This morning, I tried to return it to landscape mode and it wouldn't...
  25. najah gilmore

    Root rooting samsung galaxy s5

    Hi my name is najah and i have a verizon wireless samsyng galaxy s5 and i wanted to know how can i root my phone without computer help me asap please <moderator redacted personal information>
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