(If this is a duplicated post, in the wrong section or goes against something then sorry and remove the post)
How to root the Samsung Galaxy S5. This is a quick and easy video guide for anyone who has not rooted a device before.
Go to settings then about device and check your model number to see if its listed. If so you then can continue with the rooting process.
This will work on the Following Galaxy S5:
SM-G900F, SM-G900H, SM-G900I, SM-G900M, SM-G900R4, SM-G900T, SM-G900P , SM-G900T1, SM-G900W8
Downloads: (Sorry about the short links)
XDA Page: [SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root - xda-developers
WinRar : Download WinRAR - FileHippo.com
Samsung Drivers: http://bit.ly/12XYjYR
Video Guide:
All credit goes to Chairfire. I just make his method into a simple Video Guide.
Make sure to donate and thank him for his work.http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=631273
Thanks sir. I did not know it in past. Now i know How to rooted Samsung galaxy s5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
hemander said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
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That's are great tutorial.. I like it.
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
fastfed said:
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
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I believe they did it for the Note 3, so why not the S5?
thinking I will hold off a bit to see if any non-knox roots come out... not sure if I can wait that long though... I love messing with my android phones
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
atlast I have rooted it successfully
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Masum56k said:
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
blackout720 said:
Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
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So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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Masum56k said:
So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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yes you can root, but can't do any more updates after rooting. if you want to update in the future, you would need to go back to stock causing you to lose root, update, and then, root again after the update.
Hi,
I want to root my S5 as soon as I get it (as with all my previous Galaxy devices)
But , the rooting procedure makes the device "custom" and then Allsharecast does not work as far as I know.
Is there a solution to this for S5 ?
On the S3 and Note 8 , I had a modified lib file (libWFD_Engine.so) which fixed the problem of being a custom device.
blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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how do you unroot through Odin ?
Thanks. I've successfully root my device.
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mrmrmrmr said:
how do you unroot through Odin ?
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Stock firmware for your device
sent from my i337 bumpin that CarHDRom
You forgot SM-G900V
blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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Do you by chance know how to get a stock ftf (?) file which we can use in case root fails?
I am on UK H3G SM-G900F Android 5.0. Build number is G900FXXU1BOD3.
Thanks.
Guys, this thread is over a year old and is outdated now that Lollipop is out.
Related
So I doing some searching and happen to find this. Has anyone ever tried this? and can vouch for it? Seems like one of those "to good to be true" type deals...
Ok.. can post the link, so, if you go to YouTube and search for the following you will see the video.
Root ANY Android Device 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4 Jelly Bean, Kit Kat, Ice Cream Sandwich One Click
kharrison83 said:
So I doing some searching and happen to find this. Has anyone ever tried this? and can vouch for it? Seems like one of those "to good to be true" type deals...
Ok.. can post the link, so, if you go to YouTube and search for the following you will see the video.
Root ANY Android Device 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4 Jelly Bean, Kit Kat, Ice Cream Sandwich One Click
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
First, I would say buyer beware. Second, I seriously doubt it considering no root yet with the locked boot loader and the talent in this community. However, if you are willing to jump first...let us know how it goes and make sure you have video to prove it
nizbot said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
First, I would say buyer beware. Second, I seriously doubt it considering no root yet with the locked boot loader and the talent in this community. However, if you are willing to jump first...let us know how it goes and make sure you have video to prove it
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Thanks for the info! I guess I jumped the gun on asking in a new thread (and I'll admit it, I didn't do a basic search for Kingo before hand.) I'm not quite sure I wanna be the first to try this on my AT&T S5.. even though I'm kinda that desperate to get Root :-/
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Thanks for the info! I guess I jumped the gun on asking in a new thread (and I'll admit it, I didn't do a basic search for Kingo before hand.) I'm not quite sure I wanna be the first to try this on my AT&T S5.. even though I'm kinda that desperate to get Root :-/
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I've tried it, doesn't work.
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donharden2002 said:
I've tried it, doesn't work.
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I am waiting for 2 things
1) root on stock ROM
2) possibility of larger internal storage
I would say it's gonna be a while. the man the myth the legend chain fire said it's gonna be a long time before we get root access
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
I would say it's gonna be a while some tyne man the the myth the legend chain fire said it's gonna be a long time before we get root access
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The latest firmware update for the AT&T S4 (NB1) does not yet have a direct root method. The obstacles for obtaining root on this phone (S5) and that phone are generally the same. So I would say root will be achieved on the S4 (newest firmware) before or at the same time as root for the S5. So I would say you are correct about it taking a little while.
I was under the impression that the CF-AUTO ROOT Method would work on the at&t SGH-I 337. Please advice
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
I was under the impression that the CF-AUTO ROOT Method would work on the at&t SGH-I 337. Please advice
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Nope. Won't work. There is no direct root method for NB1 yet. There is a work-around that involves SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted ROM, but that's it at the moment.
donharden2002 said:
I've tried it, doesn't work.
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Yea, I decided to try it as well but as you said, didn't work
scott14719 said:
Nope. Won't work. There is no direct root method for NB1 yet. There is a work-around that involves SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted ROM, but that's it at the moment.
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I'm sure it's been asked and answered, but since you mentioned it.. The same type of work-around, using SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted stock ROM, can't be used on the S5?
Here is a mirror to the Cf auto root method I used using Odin and it gave me for access I can't speak for the NB1 as my s4 was 6 months old at the time.
https://mega.co.nz/#!w85FlB5Y!VlG8KXC2QXck1oMA3eplIBHqzlL7C4RbfqNgn6Tz7vM
Attn: link provided for use at your own risk I'm trying to help not hurt. Also this is not my work and I take no credit.
Enjoy! !!!
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Here is a mirror to the Cf auto root method I used using Odin and it gave me for access I can't speak for the NB1 as my s4 was 6 months old at the time.
https://mega.co.nz/#!w85FlB5Y!VlG8KXC2QXck1oMA3eplIBHqzlL7C4RbfqNgn6Tz7vM
Attn: link provided for use at your own risk I'm trying to help not hurt. Also this is not my work and I take no credit.
Enjoy! !!!
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So does this method works in the S5? I think thats what you mean right?
Pretty sure safe strap requires root first on JB ROM, then flashing a pretty rooted kit Kat update.
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No it doesn't sorry for the confusion this only works on the at&t galaxy s4
(Quoted from Chainfires Google+) That's impossible to predict, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it. It may take months or never happen. If root is important to you, get an unlocked device and be sure you'll have it.
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
(Quoted from Chainfires Google+) That's impossible to predict, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it. It may take months or never happen. If root is important to you, get an unlocked device and be sure you'll have it.
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Better hope this guy succeeds: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51944477&postcount=79
Use cf root method from note 10.1 2014 edition. Download the files for odin, flash using odin, and profit!
Is it the smt600 file from chain fires site. Or the 2 files from the note 10.1 2014 edition forum. I soft bricked when I did chain fire smt600 file. How to root.
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will6316 said:
Is it the smt600 file from chain fires site. Or the 2 files from the note 10.1 2014 edition forum. I soft bricked when I did chain fire smt600 file. How to root.
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It's the files from the note 10.1 2014. I don't know what a sm-t600 is????
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
mingkee said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
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Did it work for you. Cant seem to get it to work stuck on boot logo. Need to reodin stock rom.
Be mindful of the Knox counter. Knox might be an issue, if resale or return is a possbility.
Don't really care about knox I sold my tab pro for this. Problem is I can't root. I tried at least 5 times with the above method even tried the tab pro 10.1 cf root. Odin is success. But cant get pass boot logo. Is there something I'm doing wrong.
I haven't received my tablet yet. But has anyone tried towelroot?
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Did it work for you. Cant seem to get it to work stuck on boot logo. Need to reodin stock rom.
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Same here, stuck on logo screen. Any known tricks/tips to get past the logo screen? Anybody ??
suzook said:
It's the files from the note 10.1 2014. I don't know what a sm-t600 is????
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I meant the smp600 with is the note 10.1 2014. Do you have root suzook?
Play it safe and wait for the Devs to come up with a safe root for the Tab S. No roms yet anyway so why bother?
Don't make a $500 paperweight because you were impatient.
mitchellvii said:
Play it safe and wait for the Devs to come up with a safe root for the Tab S. No roms yet anyway so why bother?
Don't make a $500 paperweight because you were impatient.
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+1, Exactly. I just experienced this. I tried the root method listed in this thread and it bricked the device. (It just remained stuck on the Samsung logo screen), Luckily I just picked it up yesterday and was still well within the return policy at BestBuy. I just got it replaced.
So YES, Please just wait until the DEVS post a root process which is tested functional for this specific device.
Just a warning/heads-up based on my very recent experience
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+1, Exactly. I just experienced this. I tried the root method listed in this thread and it bricked the device. (It just remained stuck on the Samsung logo screen), Luckily I just picked it up yesterday and was still well within the return policy at BestBuy. I just got it replaced.
So YES, Please just wait until the DEVS post a root process which is tested functional for this specific device.
Just a warning/heads-up based on my very recent experience
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I'd take it even a step further. Don't trust anything from anyone unless they have the xda dev symbol by their name. They are the only ones who have a long track record of putting out quality safe code. If some guy says "hey this is my first rom!", proceed with extreme caution. Might be fine and then again it might not.
These expensive toys break easily. Take this seriously.
I think mod should lock this thread because:
No pic of evidence
No link to the file
OP didn't state which Tab S model who uses.
mingkee said:
I think mod should lock this thread because:
No pic of evidence
No link to the file
OP didn't state which Tab S model who uses.
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Agreed. I'm like a cop-show me the evidence!
Had a Surface Pro 2, returned it as a POS and got both Tab S slates in exchange-so I'm anxious for root, but not this anxious! !
Rich
ewells38 said:
+1, Exactly. I just experienced this. I tried the root method listed in this thread and it bricked the device. (It just remained stuck on the Samsung logo screen), Luckily I just picked it up yesterday and was still well within the return policy at BestBuy. I just got it replaced.
So YES, Please just wait until the DEVS post a root process which is tested functional for this specific device.
Just a warning/heads-up based on my very recent experience
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All you have to do is put back in download mode and Odin stock file and you good.
will6316 said:
All you have to do is put back in download mode and Odin stock file and you good.
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How is that even possible with no stock firmware released?
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FYI, I tried towelroot on an earlier firmware and it appears to be patched. Simplest method here we will have to wait till the teams at TWRP or CWM create a recovery for our device and then we can just flash the SuperSU zip once that's out.
Nothing too hard since our devices aren't locked, just need some attention here is all.
FYI, I flashed the TWRP recovery from the Tab Pro and unsurprisingly it didn't boot into it.
I'm uploading latest stock firmware for the 8.4 model and hopefully should have it up tonight.
jdellingson7 said:
How is that even possible with no stock firmware released?
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www.sammobile.com/firmwares firmware section. sm-t700
Thread closed as this method didn't work for anyone.
Thanks.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com...y_s5_will_get_lollipop_starting_today/cq62ktt
In this comment, is a procedure to get root on ATT S5 Lollipop. I haven't tried it myself, might do it in a few hours. You do need to be rooted beforehand.
I wish I would've know this before I updated
I think that may be rooting it on a SS rom slot,not the actual OS on the phone.
It seems hes just replacing the backup's system partition with the Lollipop one, restoring and wiping, so wouldn't that be the stock slot?
EDIT: Screwed up the quote my bad
It seems the commenter was confused on devices. I was reading the s4 forums and they restore a backup of rooted lollipop, which we don't have. Maybe someone brave can try with rooted 4.4.4 and flash ota over Odin like the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814?nocache=1
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It seems the commenter was confused on devices. I was reading the s4 forums and they restore a backup of rooted lollipop, which we don't have. Maybe someone brave can try with rooted 4.4.4 and flash ota over Odin like the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814?nocache=1
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Already done: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59992272
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
jrocx said:
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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Try it and let us know...100% doubt it
Don't know how true that one click root method is. We've never had a one click root besides towelroot. I'd also say give it a try and see what happens. If you soft brick it,just flash the Downgrade tar in Odin.
PS4AndroidHacker said:
Don't know how true that one click root method is. We've never had a one click root besides towelroot. I'd also say give it a try and see what happens. If you soft brick it,just flash the Downgrade tar in Odin.
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It says device can't be rooted at this time
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jrocx said:
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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This is an old, old, old method and I believe only worked on the original Android version shipped when the S5 was first released if at all.
is there a ss version for the lollipo?
CAG-man said:
This is an old, old, old method and I believe only worked on the original Android version shipped when the S5 was first released if at all.
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So I'm unrooted running 5.0 so theres no way for me to root if im on 5.0 already right??
ryan0720 said:
is there a ss version for the lollipo?
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Not yet. There is this news though. from muniz_ri
Joehen873 said:
So I'm unrooted running 5.0 so theres no way for me to root if im on 5.0 already right??
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As far as I know, there is no way to root an unrooted OC4. But it has been done to downgrade to root, but not successfully repeated the last I read. It has been said many time for this and prior OTA updates. Don't apply the update until root is confirmed. I like to download the update and upload the .cfg file to help those who work on rooting processes. I think Muniz noted that they advanced the Qfuse in this bootloader so it is near impossible to downgrade in order to root. ( I say near impossible because of the 1 report of a successful downgrade)
I updated from NCE to rooted 5.0. Here is the link. Follow the steps to the T: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
Hackers have been defeated
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The title of this thread should be "root FOR lollipop" instead of "Root ON Lollipop". There is no root once your phone is ON Lollipop you needed to be rooted beFORe upgrading to Lollipop. Buying the phone new with Lollipop or taking the OTA renders it unrootable.
Well seems like the hackers have been DEFEATED
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stonecold36067 said:
Well seems like the hackers have been DEFEATED
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no way. i have total faith hackers will prevail.
Its been a while many people on here say this phone is already too old and nobodys trying to figure out a way to root it
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Can anyone help me out with rooting my s5 active? Its the SM-G870A model with android 5.0, baseband G870AUCU2BOF3, and kernel 3.4.0.
No, can't be done. This was the best place to ask so save yourself the time and stop Googleing. It can not be done.
just want to confirm that this cannot be done even if we are not concerned about tripping KNOX sensor? i am so sad, i've been away from rooting devices and i should have known better when i was updating that i should have rooted first.
Still no. If you took OF3 there is no going back or rooting. Sorry, some work is being done but no progress and probably won't happen.
any updates?
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
brothersman said:
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
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Negative, OF2 and OF3 still unrootable, and at this point i'd say the chances are pretty slim.
Any news????? To Root G870AUCU2BOF3 or downgrade?
Still no.
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Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
719c6 said:
Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
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Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
blackbiking said:
Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
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Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Rakuu said:
Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Long time lg user here im actually comming from a g4 to a active because one i love the phone im a mechanic i cracked my screen and it works fine just dont wanna dammage it any more. Im so fed up with lgs locked bls. Ive done a lotta test with g4 and the encryptions used are crazy. Ive seen unlocks and roots come year s later. Were dealing with a no rootable situation on marshmallow. Bootloader in mm checks integrity on system partition also no bl unlock no root. And android n will even be worse. I personaly think unless it a completly low end phone development is dead unles u buy a developer or internqtional series phones. The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
TheMadScientist420 said:
The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
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Tends to be the plan when they lock it.
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I came from an iphone and jailbreaking was rather simple. I am trying to root by s5 active to get all that crap off of it that it came with. I am finding models that are similar to mine but none that are exact (the same as the OP). There is still no way to do it on my phone?
I want to learn how to root my phone than install customs roms, but im just scared because my phone almost got bricked, so can someone give me a full tutorial and download links thank you
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
Mikekm69 said:
what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
berniesteven said:
You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
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Okayyy thank you, theres a forum on rooting s5 att on XDA rite?
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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mwrobe1 said:
He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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yea its 5.0, is it possible to downgrade it? if it is, what version do you think is good enough to root?
You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
Let me know if you have any luck
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You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
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Thank you for posting this question because I am in the exact same situation. I have an AT&T Galaxy S 5 Android 5.1.1. I was never interesting in rooting my phone until just recently and have been doing some light reading on Life Hacker to learn more and it brought me here. I just wanted to clarify your comment above. Are you saying that having the phone that I/we have we are completely out of luck if we wanted to root/modify our phones? Forever or just until something changes down the road?
Well I sold my at&t s5 and ordered a unlocked tmobile s5 to use on at&t with my sim card because you can root the tmobile version. I hope one day soon someone will figure out how to root it I believe it will be done soon just keep checking back on here.
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Having no luck rooting my AT&T G900A
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
ultracoolguy said:
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
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Does this work on 6.0.1?
joesteve1914 said:
Does this work on 6.0.1?
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Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
ultracoolguy said:
Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
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I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
johnkirchner said:
I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
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Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
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Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
ultracoolguy said:
Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
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For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
Vesnyx said:
For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
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OK, thanks for explaining and sorry for making these unsure posts.
I actually doesn't have the s5 att(except for a family member). I really just wanna help a little.