Recent content by consv93

If you're already on Lollipop, a factory reset won't change that. You need to follow the instructions in the first post.

Download Odin from Softpedia or another site that screens their downloads. If your phone is already rooted, I'm not sure. Download Odin to your PC and connect your phone to it via USB cable. This is not rooting so it shouldn't void your warranty, but proceed at your own risk. You need to...

Make sure the 4.4 package is unzipped. Try redownloading the 4.4 package and make sure it's about 1.7 GB. If that doesn't work, try downloading Odin from somewhere else. You're welcome! Use "Odin3 3.10.6". Just search Odin and you should see it as the 4th result. (I can't post links yet...

Correct.

Correct. No root necessary.

A few things you could try: Download an earlier firmware version. For example, on Verizon, there are two 4.4.4 updates, so you could try the earlier one. Use a different browser. SamMobile has a premium membership with "fast downloads" for 5 pounds or euros (not sure which). I'm not sure if...

I have updated the OP to make a tutorial for how to do this. I hope this helps someone.

Re: Downgrade Samsung Galaxy S5 (Verizon) from 5.0 to 4.4.4 KitKat? Yes it did, I'm just wondering if there's a possibility of back doors in their downloads.

Re: Downgrade Samsung Galaxy S5 (Verizon) from 5.0 to 4.4.4 KitKat? Thanks! I reflashed it using the ROM downloaded from sammobile.com. Just wondering - are there any security risks from this site or flashing a ROM in general?

Hi folks, I got the 5.0 update for the Verizon Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) and really dislike it. Does anyone know of a method to downgrade it to 4.4.4? **UPDATE** I was able to successfully downgrade to 4.4.4. Here is a tutorial for those who may find this post and want to do the same. My S5 is the...

Hi folks, I have a Motorola DROID 4 with a full physical QWERTY keyboard. Since the D4 came out, only two keyboard smartphones have been released to Verizon, and both were entry-level. I am losing patience for my D4; it's slowed down a lot, and the USB port doesn't work so I have to use...