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  1. B

    Boost Mobile Galaxy S5 -> Virgin Mobile question

    Sorry, complete stupid question I'm sure. I've looked and can't figure out how to search for the answer for this if it is already out there. Can I use a Boost Mobile Galaxy S5 on the Virgin Mobile network if it were rooted? Edit - If not, or if you have a better suggestion.... I had a Galaxy...
  2. ironass

    Why the Galaxy S5 will not receive Nougat

    There has, in the past, been lots of speculation about whether the Samsung Galaxy S5 will receive an update to Nougat, Android 7.0, or not. It has now been confirmed that it will not receive Nougat. This is nothing to do with Samsung not wanting to support an older model and just abandoning it...
  3. KrossT

    Root Rooted but can't update or flash to stock. HELP

    Received a device that was previously rooted but will not root with towel root or kingo. I downloaded the so stock .tar from Sam mobile, Odin fails (SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1 error) and kies will not accept model name (sm-g900a) Tried to update via the phone update query...
  4. A

    Help S5 ROM/Root Help

    Hey all, I'm not much of a tech guy and know next to nothing about computers or smart phones, so I'm coming here for help. I'm getting my first Android phone since Android was brand new and really crappy. It is a Galaxy S5. Here's what I want: I want a no frills phone that will surf the web...
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  5. wooky69

    Odd sound issue after bath :(

    I have an odd issue with my GS5 after I unfortunately dropped it in the bath. I thought initially that water had got in the speaker as it was quiet. Now ring tones will play through the speaker but if I try to play music from Spotify etc no sound at all comes out. I've checked the volume...
  6. S

    Root Verizon Galaxy S5 6.0.1

    Is this build currently able to be rooted? I've been checking back in every once in a while and I'm pretty sure if I wouldn't have updated to 6.0.1 I could have rooted.. But I can't go back now, right? Model: SM-G900V Android Version: 6.0.1 Android Security Patch Level: Jun 1st, 2016 Baseband...
  7. brandilafitte1983

    Help Locked Out After Data Reset

    I've had my Galaxy S5 for about 3 years now and it has reset on its own quite a few times. However a week ago when it reset I was stuck on the Setup Screen and it then asked for my Samsung Account email and password; no problem right? Wrong! Apparently it wanted the very first email account...
  8. N

    double tap to wake phone

    I followed some instructions from you tube to enable double tap to wake, but the option is not listed in my options. any ideas how to configure please? Phone is s5 mini , cyanogen mod 13 rom, 6.0.1
  9. P

    Accessories need hdmi/usb 3.0 speed otg

    helow every 1 I'm looking for an hdmi/otg and phone charging ate same time if posabul. And/or a hdmi and usb 3.0 speed otg at same time. I have look'd for most of this weak and came up with nuthing other than I might be abul to use...
  10. shedevil7953

    signal boosters for home?

    I've searched and read other threads regarding this but most are several years old. My situation is that we live in a rural area. We had satellite for internet service a few years back but it was expensive and the internet would crawl. When we got smartphones, I was educated about tethering...
  11. Kurt Kish

    deleting headers- PLOARIS 5 Office

    First post- not too savvy... Somehow, headers appeared on a word document I have (obviously, something I accidentally did). Now I can't get rid of it! Nothing at all in the users manual, except how add or edit a header. grrrrrr I frequently edit this particular document. Anyone know how to...
  12. Z

    Help Galaxy S5 Bluetooth - Connect to BLE devices

    Hi, first time I'm asking a question here, so bear with me. I own a Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F, Android 6.0.1, rooted), which I want to connect to a heart rate monitor (bluetooth low energy = BLE, chest belt) and a bike sensor (also BLE). I put brand-new batteries in both sensors, and they...
  13. ChicagoboyRN

    Root Need help rooting Samsung Galaxy S5 G900V

    Been trying to root my phone now for few days following YouTube videos to no avail. Was wondering if anyone can help me. Android Version: 4.4.4. Verizon Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANK2 Kernel Version: 3.4.0 I'm totally clueless when it comes to anything tech! Would appreciate any...
  14. Z

    SGS5 moving apps from internal storage to SD card

    http://androidforums.com/threads/moving-apps-to-sd-card-on-galaxy-s5.860713/ http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-2650331/setting-card-default-apps-galaxy.html Dear Folks Yes I am ware that this topic was discussed heaps of time but I didn't find a full solution to my case I have Samsung galaxy...
  15. Z

    New SD Card keeps getting stuck on Checking... Android 6.0

    Not sure if this is a Samsung problem or Android. I have a Galaxy S5 with 6.0. Just had a 32GB SD card that became corrupted for some reason, even thought chkdsk /f finds no errors. I installed a 128GB SD card and everything looked OK. I downloaded a ton of Amazon videos. Problem started...
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    marshmellow update has ruined my samsung s5

    hey guys so before i did the update to marshmellow my samsung s5 was working perfectly fine. soon as i updated to 6.0.1 my phone has gone mental ive had the phone for 1 year, the keyboard doesnt seem to respond at all, if i tap on an app it opens the app next to it or another app. the phone...
  17. G

    sdXc memory card compatible with S5?

    I just bought a 64GB micro usb card for my mp3 player and found it wasn't compatible because it is SDXC instead of SDHC. Can I use it in my S5 instead? thanks
  18. G

    Camera delay on S5

    is it just me or is there a significant delay when you hit the picture button, before it takes a picture? And, it's hard to tell exactly when it takes the picture. there is a click sound that appears to be when the photo is taken. and then the screen freezes for a second or two, making you...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  25. 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...
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