Verizon Galaxy S5 receiving update which brings bevy of bug-fixes, breaks root access [Update...

August 1, 2014

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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S5 is receiving an update (software version KOT49H.G900VVRU1ANE9) which is bringing a bunch of bug fixes to the device, but also seems to be breaking root access to the device, according to a number of users around the web.

The update keeps the phone at Android 4.4.2, and update’s Verizon’s Caller Name ID, Message+ and Cloud apps.

Other improvements include:

BUG FIXES

Search’ icon has been removed within Memo when there is no memo
Favorite ‘Contact’ information background is now more readable
Visual Voicemail works when S-View flip cover is closed
Connectivity has been improved when streaming music
Stability has been improved for Samsung Gear Manager
Text alert improvements for select factory installed car kits
“Primary Contacts” label has been changed to “Emergency Contacts” when in Emergency Mode
Power On password

ADDED SUPPORT

Added support

User selectable video application when uploading to YouTube
Message+ now supports closed captioning
Emergency Mode has been updated
Contact Menu stability has been enhanced
Easy Mode Settings now includes images
‘Downloaded Apps’ field added to searchable file types in My Files
Web Search has been added to S Finder

As far as the whole “breaking root access” rumors go, apparently Towelroot isn’t bringing root back either on the device, so proceed with caution on this update if you’re rooted and don’t want to risk losing access. Stay tuned for more info on this. Of course if you’re not rooted, go ahead and check the update status to see if the new software has hit your device yet.

UPDATE – It looks like the T-Mobile Galaxy S 5 is also getting an update enabling VoLTE.

Source: Android Authority

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