G900PVPU1AOA6 Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Android 5.0 Lollipop update officially released

New official firmware update build G900PVPU1AOA6 this is Sprint Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900P official Android 5.0 Lollipop update (LRX21T.G900PVPU1BOA6). Sprint is the second among major US carriers had to unleashed the much awaited Lollipop update just right after Verizon Galaxy S5 Android 5.0 Lollipop update to G900VVRU1BOA8 just within 48 hours ahead. While AT&T also dropped an update to G900AUCU2AOA1 but still  remains in Android 4.4.4 KitKat. T-Mobile Galaxy S5 no signs of any update yet, but we’re hoping that they might also follow very soon.

In addition, Samsung US support has also addressed some of the latter’s changelog details such as the Enhanced Voice over WiFi UI and Lumen tool bar being removed.  But apparently, there are lots of improvements and enhancements added in it from which the changelog given did not says it all. The roll out of G900PVPU1AOA6 Lollipop update is available via Over-The-Air weighing at 898.44MB file size, beginning February 5 and might last in a week until all users receive the update. Android software update rollouts usually conducted in phases which is typically they start at  select percentage of devices within around 24 to 48 hours.

Upon updating to Android 5.0 OS, users were advised to free enough memory spaces at around 3 Gbytes remained in the phone. The requirement is a must, failing to comply the phone will just restores back to KitKat OS. Once until a user generates the required free memory space he or she can retry to update again.

Below is the technical details of G900PVPU1AOA6 5.0 once the lollipop update has finished. Updating to Android 5.0 OS took me around 40 minutes upon downloading and installation process, as it matters also to my data connection speed. It booted quite much longer compared to those KitKat OS update days due to several optimization process in Android Lollipop.

Technical Details of G900PVPU1AOA6 Lollipop Software Update

Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 by Sprint
Model Number: SM-G900P
Android version: 5.0 (lollipop OS)
Baseband version: G900PVPU1BOA6
Kernel version: 3.4.0-3859396
Build number: LRX21T.G900PVPU1BOA6

Once the update has made, you might also check for any apps you have previously installed if it still runs correctly.  All apps is requires an update prior to Android 5.0 compatibility or otherwise it just causes lags.

Again, the Lollipop OS update is now only available via OTA and we have not seen it in Kies firmware server yet, but might as well also available these following of days.

So, if you did not receive the OTA notification yet, just keep on checking. As I mentioned that the roll-outs is in phases, some can get an update while other will need to wait.  Make sure your device is not rooted and modified or else you will be in trouble while getting the G900PVPU1AOA6 Android 5.0 Lollipop.

How to Update to G900PVPU1AOA6 5.0 Lollipop via Over-The-Air (OTA)

This is the easiest method to get the Firmware Update via Over-The Air or so-called as OTA update.  which usually a notification message will directly sent to you from your network provider. It simply notifies you that there is a new software update available to download.  If you did not receive any notification messages yet, you can manually check the update instead.  You may only tap on your Galaxy S5 SM-G900P Settings>>About Device, then tap Software Update.

• Find “Software update”


• Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.


• Tap the settings icon.


• Tap About device.


• Tap Software update.

It will automatically tells you that a new update is available or your software is up to date when there is none yet. You can simply tap install now when you want to perform an update or install later. Please escalate to Sprint or Samsung support pages for further instructions.

Those who have a rooted Galaxy S5 G900P might not be able to receive the update, but you may unroot your phone first and manually restore to stock 4.4.4 G900PVPU1ANK4 to be safe before taking the OTA update. For more info just head-over at  Samsung and Sprint support pages.

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How to Install TWRP Recovery Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P

You can now install a full functioning  TWRP Recovery on Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P. Although, the TWRP  released isn’t official yet, but it was already tested on Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P, and it will worked well.  Sprint Galaxy S5 G900P is not actually comes with a locked bootloader, so this simply means it has a highly manageable system for further development and customizing its original software appearance.  So if you want to give it a try right now, just simply read the rest of the process on how you can acquire a working  TWRP Recovery on your Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P.

One more thing, flashing any custom recovery tripped Knox security counter and switched your phone phone from official into custom. Before that I would like to advise you especially if your a completely a beginner without any knowledge of what the risk involved on this method, you should make a careful research first before attempting to modify your phone. This process will void your phone’s warranty, so please be aware with that before you proceed.

Note: Installing Custom recovery will trip KNOX counter from 0×0 to 0×1. Once the KNOX security flag counter tripped you will lose your phone’s warranty.

Step by Step Guide on How to Install TWRP Recovery on Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P

Download CF-Auto root for Galaxy S5 SM-G900P (Sprint): CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip

Download TWRP Recovery for Sprint Galaxy S5 G900P

Get the TWRP recovery here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=5608
You can read the full details about the TWRP recovery from XDA’s highly-recognized developer [PlayfulGod] at XDA’s origina thread.

Download Odin and USB driver:
Odin3_v3.09 download
Galaxy S5 USB Driver  download

Install the USB Driver

Simply run the downloaded USB driver to install. Without the USB driver your computer will not recognize your Galaxy S5.

Getting Started on Installing TWRP Recovery

Prepare a Windows base OS computer or laptop – Odin flasher tool will not run on MAC and other OS.
Use the supplied USB cable –  A bad USB cable will be causing flashing errors.
Unzip or extract the files –  compressed file can be extracted using 7zip, winzip, winrar or any unzipping program in your computer.
Enable USB debugging mode – if you are having issues connectingyour device to the computer try to enable the this option. In your Samsung Galaxy S5, go to Settings>> About device>> then look for the firmware build number and then tap that build number for around 7-times until a message pop-ups that says something “congratulations you are now a developer”.
Remove the external micro SD card – if you have one, to avoid any failures and error during the flashing process.
TURN OFF the Reactivation Lock – This is only needed if you already turned-it-ON, from which you cannot modify the system when it’s turned-ON. Just tap on Settings>>Security>>Reactivation Lock and then uncheck the Turn Reactivation lock on.

Assuming that your phone is rooted and custom recovery image then you may proceed to the quick guide below.

Run and Configure Odin

Run Odin downloader Odin3_v3.09 on your PC desktop. Watch out the check-boxes options on the right top of Odin, ensure that the ‘RE-PARTITION’  and  the ‘AUTO-REBOOT , just leave alone the ‘F.RESET TIME’ check-box remained checked.

Reboot your Galaxy S5 into Download Mode

To reboot the Galaxy S5 into  download mode , you need to turn the power off.  After it completely shut off,  just  press and hold the Volume Down key,  Home button and the Power ON/OFF button simultaneously.

You should then prompted into a warning screen and asking you  to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, just simply press volume up to get into download mode. The download mode then displays an Android robot and say’s “Downloading.. Do not turn off target!!”

Connect your Phone to PC or Laptop

Once you already reboot the phone in download mode,  simply connect the phone to your PC or laptop USB.
In Odin window – the ID:COM box will turn to blue color and indicates the COM port number and a word “Added” on a log box will prompt you that the device is already detected or recognized by Odin.

Your COM port number might be different from mine. If you do not see a COM port number then there’s something missing or wrong. You may read again from the top of this post.

Installing CF-Auto root

1) Unzip the CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip.
2) Click on Odin’s AP button and then load CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.tar.md5 
3) Hit the “START” button.
4) Wait until it reboots after you successfully installed the CF-Auto-Root.
5) Proceed to installing TWRP Recovery and you need to reboot your Galaxy S5 into download mode again.

Installing TWRP Recovery file in Odin

Simply click on the AP button, then browse to the folder where you put the TWRP Recovery file “twrp-klte.tar.md5″ that you have previously downloaded and then select and load it.
Odin should look like this picture below.

Flashing the TWRP Recovery

Once if all set and ready to fire-up, hit the “START” button in Odin to begin flashing the TWRP  Recovery.
Do not ever interrupt the phone while already in flashing progress, like disconnecting the cable or turning off the device. Just wait until it completely finish.

Lastly, Reboot the phone into recovery!

When the TWRP Recovery installation successfully completes, you will then see a word “PASS” in Odin. This indicates that the flashing was already finish, and on the log box it says “All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)”.  Now, once you see that word “PASS!”  do not let it reboot into normal mode but instead directly reboot it into TWRP recovery.  Do this:
– Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power button.
– Use volume keys to select, Up and Down and Power or Home key to select the option
– Select “Reboot to system” using the Home button.
– It will then prompts you to configure some settings, then simply always answer “YES” to the given questions.
– Done.

From here you should have a fully working TWRP  Recovery running on your Sprint Galaxy S5 SM-G900P . You may then able to install any amazing custom firmware built from XDA- Developers according  to your liking.

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