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You should upgrade to the latest stock Samsung firmware possible for your model of phone, CSC and Product codes, before installing CM. Flashing a stock firmware will un-root you and you will need to re-root again and install a custom recovery, (TWRP), before Factory Data Resetting your phone and installing CM. For rooting information or further help, see the Root section of the forum for the Galaxy S5... Root - Samsung Galaxy S5
 
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You should upgrade to the latest stock Samsung firmware possible for your model of phone, CSC and Product codes, before installing CM. Flashing a stock firmware will un-root you and you will need to re-root again and install a custom recovery, (TWRP), before Factory Data Resetting your phone and installing CM. For rooting information or further help, see the Root section of the forum for the Galaxy S5... Root - Samsung Galaxy S5
Thank you!
 
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Just got my S5 g900f! It's on 5.0, I want to load CM. Should I leave on 5.0 or upgrade to 6.0.1? Does it make difference?
Once you've installed the lastest Samsung firmware for your model and carrier, go ahead and get CM13 on it.

Altough I recommend ditching CM and going with Resurrection Remix. Way better ROM with more stuff build in. Runs better too.
 
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Once you've installed the lastest Samsung firmware for your model and carrier, go ahead and get CM13 on it.

Altough I recommend ditching CM and going with Resurrection Remix. Way better ROM with more stuff build in. Runs better too.
I have no experience with resurrection. Is it stable for daily use? What advantages does it have to cm? Thanks
 
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I have no experience with resurrection. Is it stable for daily use? What advantages does it have to cm? Thanks
Resurrection Remix is a CM ROM. So it is CM with way more features, customisation and the like.

Perfect for daily, primary phone use. If a bug does make the ROM unstable, the developer usually gets a patch out within 12 hours. The community's pretty good too.
 
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Resurrection Remix is a CM ROM. So it is CM with way more features, customisation and the like.

Perfect for daily, primary phone use. If a bug does make the ROM unstable, the developer usually gets a patch out within 12 hours. The community's pretty good too.
Hi, as a new user of this ROM, can you answer a question for me, I have a large black area to the left of the homescreen, how do I get rid of it so I have a full screen? Phil
 
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