Recent content by Surfer Joe1

new as in what version? I could only find 3.75, having the same stuck in reboot problem. Resorting to battery out/in reboot to get going. So here we go, install the new ROM: NOTE: when flashing OptimalROM using ODIN of course, to slot-1, do not choose the signature verification, it will fail...

SM-G900V, downgraded nicely to Baseband v. ...NCG (ODIN v3.09 would not recognize the phone with old style mini-plug USB, had to use the original while 2-piece plug). OK, using Chrome, going to towelroot.com causes 50 or 60 tabs to automatically open, about 5 per second. Ditched that method...

If you have never downloaded an mp3 or a movie or anything copyrighted, I value your input. ROMs don't come under the category of intellectual property AND I have already paid thousands of dollars for them (and so have you). If someone has a website, PM an ftp login and I will gladly upload...

Used towelroot successfully to root an S5 but then it started with varous "unfortunately xxx has stopped functioning" messages. I did a factory reset then traded it in at Verizon for a new one. Too bad, that replacement has a ROM date that is newer than what towelroot can handle so now it's time...

GS5 w/ 4.4.2 and build earlier than June 4, used towelroot BUT a few days later the S5 started throwing errors and the radio went dead, could not revive it after trying many things. Uninstalled a few of the latest apps then tried safe mode, no luck. Backed the data up then jumped in with both...

No joy this time around. The factory reset gave the same errors and behavior, no cell network connectivity. Zero bars, not able to activate it. Called VZ and they will send another phone under warranty.

G5 running 4.4.2, build date March 2014 so towelroot requirement was good (build has to be prior to 4 June) Rooted a few days ago, used Ti Backup to backup some bloatware, delete it and froze the OTA SDM app. Did all this to get rid of the stupid OTA update. After 3 days, started to get...

I've seen 2 methods to stop the unbelievably obnoxious OTA messages. This is for a SG5. If you pay for the PRO version of Titanium Backup, you can search the process list for SDM and freeze it. Or, you can use RootBrowser and simply RENAME the 2 files in system/priv-app named SPDClient.apk and...