Currently own an s5 and wondering how I can speed it up and debloat it. My storage says I only have 12 out of 16 gig left but I hardly have any apps installed. I checked to see what is taking all the space up and is saying other files....another issue I noticed ever since I uprated to lollipop was battery drains faster than usual. What is the best way to remedy these issues? Does the latest update fix any of this or do I need to bounce back to kit Kat or even do a custom rom? If anyone can help I would appreciate it I am on Verizon.
The 16GB is a lie, they use a lot of that 16GB for the OS itself, you get what's left
Factory reset after upgrading from KK to LP, that fixes the majority of problems upgrading causes
But if I factory reset will I be able to go back to kit Kat later if the issues are not resolved with lollipop? I heard somewhere once you reset you can't go back?
Factory resetting isn't what stops you rolling back, locked bootloaders are
And from what I know, Verizon lock theirs, I'm not 100% sure about the cans and can'ts regarding locked bootloaders and stock ROMs, some people say they can flash stock back and forth no problems, others need to take their phones to the store to get it flashed back to KK
Either way, factory resetting is a must after upgrading from KK to LP
So if I do reset it won't prevent me from ever being able to go to kit Kat again if the reset doesn't fix the issues? If I root and install a custom rom will it make the phone much faster/bettbetter?
No, factory resetting does not prevent anything, just make sure to disable reactivation lock first
Locked bootloaders, which you will likely already have, ar what prevent flashing ROMs and such
If you are already on LP, you might already not be able to downgrade, like I say I don't know enough about locked bootloader phones (Verizon etc) to know what you can and can't flash
Chances are, you're already stuck with LP unless you take it to a store
Resetting has nothing to do with downgrading back to KitKat. That was determined when you upgraded to Lollipop. if your bootloader is locked from the upgrade to LP, you won't be able to downgrade no matter what (at least until someone finds an exploit).
If your phone does not have a locked bootloader, you can still downgrade, even if you reset the phone.
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Resetting has nothing to do with downgrading back to KitKat. That was determined when you upgraded to Lollipop. if your bootloader is locked from the upgrade to LP, you won't be able to downgrade no matter what (at least until someone finds an exploit).
If your phone does not have a locked bootloader, you can still downgrade, even if you reset the phone.
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Cheers for explaining Mike
Thanks for the responses. How can I find out of I have a locked bootloader? And if I do is it still possible that verizon can downgrade back to kit Kat if I bring it in the store? And if all that fails is it possible to root the phone and put the best Rom possible on it ?
Pivo187 said:
Thanks for the responses. How can I find out of I have a locked bootloader? And if I do is it still possible that verizon can downgrade back to kit Kat if I bring it in the store? And if all that fails is it possible to root the phone and put the best Rom possible on it ?
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You do have a locked bootloader
Yea the store should be able to do it
Don't know if there are any methods for rooting / custom ROM locked bootloaders
Thanks for the reply detection. Does anyone else know if it's possible to root on Verizon with the s5? Or is it not worth it?
What is best to do to get my battery and the speed of the phone fastest? If I do downgrade to kit Kat is it possible to turn off updates somehow?
Hello.
I know that this topic was posted many times on the forum but I still didn't found the answer.
The thing is that I can't unlock my bootloader without losing my camera. I've tried all the bootloader unlock tools that I found and none of them worked. Every time I lose my camera and simple flashing stock dnx and ifwi files from lollipop 3.24.40.78 also doesn't re-lock my bootloader. I have to use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/general/asus-zenfone-5-root-ww-2-22-40-54-4-4-2-t3128704 but instead of flashing vanilla files I use DNX and IFWI from 3.24.40.78.
Can someone answer me is it even possible for me to unlock bootloader without losing a camera or it's something with my device model and I won't be able to do it?
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Hello.
I know that this topic was posted many times on the forum but I still didn't found the answer.
The thing is that I can't unlock my bootloader without losing my camera. I've tried all the bootloader unlock tools that I found and none of them worked. Every time I lose my camera and simple flashing stock dnx and ifwi files from lollipop 3.24.40.78 also doesn't re-lock my bootloader. I have to use this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-5/general/asus-zenfone-5-root-ww-2-22-40-54-4-4-2-t3128704 but instead of flashing vanilla files I use DNX and IFWI from 3.24.40.78.
Can someone answer me is it even possible for me to unlock bootloader without losing a camera or it's something with my device model and I won't be able to do it?
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Hi,
It's something with your device, especially your device, not your model. ASUS sometimes ships different hardware in same model, which causes this issue.
Thanks!
So it seems like custom ROM's are not for me then. But one thing bothers me. One time I've tried to unlock bootloader and everything was fine (camera was working) and then I've flashed TWRP 2.8.7.0. Problem is after I did it I couldn't turn into recovery mode (my device just rebooted into system). But after that something bugged again, I lost my camera and had to flash stock ROM once again to relock bootloader. I was trying couple of times to unlock bootloader without loosing camera but it didn't work out with any method.
I'm not sure what is up, this isn't a new thing, but people keep coming to me (1-2 a day) with this issue.
If your phone isn't stock, DO NOT RELOCK your bootloader. You will 'soft brick' it, and at this time there is no easy route to fixing it.
If you are on EE UK, Verizon or another carrier blocking bootloader unlocks, and you used dePixel8 to unlock it, DO NOT relock your bootloader unless you are sure you don't want it unlocked again.
Finally, dePixel8 is UNSUPPORTED. Don't come to me if you can't get it to work, don't come to me if you used it them messed up your phone by flashing something bad or whatever. Its on you.
Great announcement. With the monthly security update out today, it is recommended that you don't install the update or have automatic updates enabled.
I have been thinking about rooting my v20(H990DS) and I was wondering if there is way to relock the bootloader afterwards in order to receive the oreo update (if ever released). Also after relocking will I still have warranty or not? I will probably use Dirty Santas guide for rooting.
Any help?
Yes you can relock your bootloader, however, unless you want to lose root, that isn't how you would want to upgrade to Oreo if you want to keep root.
LG phones don't have a knox style indicator to show if (or how many times) the bootloader has been unlocked. I have sent various V20 phones to LG for warranty repair after I bricked them trying to root them -- take that however you like.
-- Brian
So I bought this a while back with the intention of rooting it, but never got around to it. Now I just want to lock the bootloader, update the software and give it to my kid. Can I relock it? Will it be safe to update the software without fear of a soft brink (which is where my T500 currently is after trying to upload an updated ROM)?
Just perform in the reverse order? I searched but got too many "Unlock" results...