Why can't I unroot my Sprint Galaxy S5?

[Patrick Burns2]

Cannot unroot Sprint Galaxy S5

Hey all...

Sprint SM-G900P

I'm at wits end here. I successfully rooted my S5, and installed several Cyogenmod ROMs, but since doing so, my GPS has stopped working.

After scouring message boards and trying to apply various fixes to get the GPS back for months, I've given up and decided that I'd rather have my phone in stock configuration than not have GPS (assuming a stock ROM will bring back the GPS - I don't know, .

I've tried using Odin - various versions from 1.85 to 3.10, but every time I try to flash using Odin, it fails.

Yes - phone has reactivation lock turned off. I've tried multiple ROMs. I've tried different cables. Different USB ports. Latest drivers are installed. No antivirus software running. Still nothing.

Here is a log when I attempt to push a stock ROM to the phone in Odin...

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> ALL_SPT_G900PVPU1BOA6_G900PSPT1BOA6_CL3859396_QB3804569_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I've also tried to re-partition in Odin using .PIT file...

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)



Please help!

 

[VDub2174]

Re: Cannot unroot Sprint Galaxy S5

I know you said you tried multiple ROMs, does that include a rooted Stock ROM?

 

[ironass]

Re: Cannot unroot Sprint Galaxy S5

You are trying to flash an old OA6 build for the G900P. Try flashing the latest OG1 build for Sprint as you cannot downgrade Sprint firmware. Please do not play around with .PIT files as they are model and firmware release, sensitive and the wrong one could brick your phone. Also note that there are 4 different firmware versions released for the G900P model, depending on your phone's Product code. See #1.8 of 41 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide for how to obtain your Product code.

 

[Patrick Burns2]

Re: Cannot unroot Sprint Galaxy S5

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YES!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!!! It was driving me crazy, and in all the forums, I never heard mention that there were different versions of the phone.

You rock - THANK YOU AGAIN!