Samsung recently updated its version history @ http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00036623/997495262/
to call out version name of the new update - G900AUCU4DPC1
Anyone got the prompt or update so far?
Our friends have made it easy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3419016
it won't be long since they've just released it for other models. I will need the ODIN of update.zip since I am not an ATT customer and I cannot receiva OTA.
I hope this update fix the battery issues and bring us the new touchwiz with the white status bar i hope it relese soon..
AlanMaciiasz said:
I hope this update fix the battery issues and bring us the new touchwiz with the white status bar i hope it relese soon..
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man, you have not been paying attention at all. Android M has been released for all other carrier and non-carrier variants and none of those have the new touchwiz. Same ugly and slow UI with some of the M features under the hood but not all (like no support for extenal storage as internal).
sensei22 said:
man, you have not been paying attention at all. Android M has been released for all other carrier and non-carrier variants and none of those have the new touchwiz. Same ugly and slow UI with some of the M features under the hood but not all (like no support for extenal storage as internal).
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that is true but with marshmellow you can sideload good lock screen and you get to disable some touchwiz stuff
sensei22 said:
it won't be long since they've just released it for other models. I will need the ODIN of update.zip since I am not an ATT customer and I cannot receiva OTA.
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Is there a guide on how to do that? Im in the same boat as you and i'm stuck on build OI5
eeeinator said:
Is there a guide on how to do that? Im in the same boat as you and i'm stuck on build OI5
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yeah, there are various websites detailing the process, just google "s5 odin flash" and you should get the details.
morphfxf said:
that is true but with marshmellow you can sideload good lock screen and you get to disable some touchwiz stuff
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is it true it is somehow incompatible with the fingerprint reader?
morphfxf said:
that is true but with marshmellow you can sideload good lock screen and you get to disable some touchwiz stuff
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Need root to do that.
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Rakuu said:
Need root to do that.
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I have the Good Lock (replacement system ui) installed on my (so far) uprooted S7 edge G935FD on 6.0.1 so I think you will be able to install it via Galaxy app store as well.. Without root.
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jhunkab said:
I have the Good Lock (replacement system ui) installed on my (so far) uprooted S7 edge G935FD on 6.0.1 so I think you will be able to install it via Galaxy app store as well.. Without root.
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That's on s7, if we don't have it in the store I don't think it's possible with no root.
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Rakuu said:
That's on s7, if we don't have it in the store I don't think it's possible with no root.
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like I said earlier you can side load it if you are on/ once we are on marshmallow
Screenshots Credit: sammobile
sensei22 said:
is it true it is somehow incompatible with the fingerprint reader?
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I heard this is a bug with marshmallow...
morphfxf said:
like I said earlier you can side load it if you are on/ once we are on marshmallow
Screenshots Credit: sammobile
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I guess time will tell, I wouldn't think it'd be possible to load a system app without root just with adb. I guess since it's an official Samsung dealio.
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sensei22 said:
it won't be long since they've just released it for other models. I will need the ODIN of update.zip since I am not an ATT customer and I cannot receiva OTA.
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ODIN requires your phone to be bootloader unlocked, it's complex and risky, plus you'll wipe everything on the phone.
Why not just borrow an AT&T sim from someone with an AT&T phone? I've done that few times in the past, just take about half an hour, mostly waiting for it to be downloaded.
Another option would be look for the Samsung Experience Center in Bestbuy, they can upgrade for you when it's ready, don't think the update is ready as of now.
andywxy said:
ODIN requires your phone to be bootloader unlocked, it's complex and risky, plus you'll wipe everything on the phone.
Why not just borrow an AT&T sim from someone with an AT&T phone? I've done that few times in the past, just take about half an hour, mostly waiting for it to be downloaded.
Another option would be look for the Samsung Experience Center in Bestbuy, they can upgrade for you when it's ready, don't think the update is ready as of now.
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That is not true, Odin works fine on bootloader locked devices.
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Will the tethering "fix" work on Marshmallow via ADB sideload?
anyone can give me the link for download the 6.0 O.S. for the sm-g900a please, in the samsung page is not there, only 5.1 can someone give me tha direct link please shared with me my email [email protected]
manuel22z said:
anyone can give me the link for download the 6.0 O.S. for the sm-g900a please, in the samsung page is not there, only 5.1 can someone give me tha direct link please shared with me my email [email protected]
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Doesn't exist
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none has any MM update URL for his model? please any MM download url..
Just dial this code *#8736364# then update, the results to see the MM update URL..
Related
(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.
[Links] Root AT&T S6 5.0.2 (w/o KNOX trip) OCE / OE2 / OF3 / OF4 (May - August 2015)
Ping Pong root method for 5.0.2
(Thanks to the Keen Team)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
If your looking to keep root from OE2 and wanting to upgrade to OF3.
(Thanks to Designgears)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/g920aucu2aof3-flashfire-update-t3156221
And for OF3 to OF4.
(Thanks to Wesgarner & Designgears OF3 method)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/g920aucu2aof3-to-of4-flashfire-update-t3181135
As far as October 5th I have yet to see a way to root the 5.1.1 update.
Does it root the S6 Edge?
ENvisiNKeD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
Ping-pong one click app!
No Knox trip but custom status on about phone
Special Thanks to the Keen Team
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wp4jot said:
Does it root the S6 Edge?
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Not yet
I made a tutorial video for this root method if anyone needs it! Hope it helps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAQ4WBg9xj0
Great job! Thanks!
qbking77 said:
I made a tutorial video for this root method if anyone needs it! Hope it helps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAQ4WBg9xj0
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---------- Post added at 11:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:01 AM ----------
Beta 4 has been posted and it works for the SM-G925A, AT&T's S6 Edge. Thanks!
notobsessivejustcurious said:
Not yet
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Amazing! Now to find out if it's safe to uninstall all the AT&T crap on our phones! And then lets see if we get tethering, memory manager and download booster!
ENvisiNKeD said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
Ping-pong one click app!
No Knox trip but custom status on about phone
Special Thanks to the Keen Team
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Looks promising. I like that it doesn't trip KNOX but will the "custom status" be a problem?
I'm 7 days into this phone, still have a week to return/exchange it if something is defective. So far it's running fine, dont foresee need to take it back.
But .............. If I did need to return it, is there an "unroot" and/or a way to remove the custom status ?
*** EDIT *** I haven't read all the way thru the root thread, so if my question has already been answered I apologize.
No Custom Status
I have now rooted twice, flashing the firmware posted in this forum in the middle. My phone has not shown custom on the bootscreen once. I also encrypt before I root, so maybe thats it. Who knew you could be encrypted with root?
Have you uninstall all the att bloatware without problems? Or used greenify to improve battery life?
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SlimJ87D said:
Have you uninstall all the att bloatware without problems? Or used greenify to improve battery life?
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Yes, all the typical rooting items work as they should. You can even flash zips with fireflash, and not trip Knox.
It's NOT in the bootscreen where you can see the custom status. It's in settings / about device / status. In the last line it crearly says "Custom" under Device status.
dave812 said:
I have now rooted twice, flashing the firmware posted in this forum in the middle. My phone has not shown custom on the bootscreen once. I also encrypt before I root, so maybe thats it. Who knew you could be encrypted with root?
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dave812 said:
Yes, all the typical rooting items work as they should. You can even flash zips with fireflash, and not trip Knox.
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Awesome! I want to root but I'm wondering how OTA will work now with Android 5.0. I heard it's a little more complicated to get OTA if you're rooted.
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SlimJ87D said:
Awesome! I want to root but I'm wondering how OTA will work now with Android 5.0. I heard it's a little more complicated to get OTA if you're rooted.
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You'll generally have to manually flash updates once you've rooted, the OTA process will usually refuse to update a device running a modified system image. Not that big a problem, but sometimes it confuses people.
superhyper said:
You'll generally have to manually flash updates once you've rooted, the OTA process will usually refuse to update a device running a modified system image. Not that big a problem, but sometimes it confuses people.
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Or, install Samsung drivers, then Odin, and flash a stock image that way to return to stock, then OTA works fine. There is another thread around here with a stock image, I'd suggest anyone looking to return to stock in order to complete an OTA, to review that thread.
superhyper said:
You'll generally have to manually flash updates once you've rooted, the OTA process will usually refuse to update a device running a modified system image. Not that big a problem, but sometimes it confuses people.
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knigitz said:
Or, install Samsung drivers, then Odin, and flash a stock image that way to return to stock, then OTA works fine. There is another thread around here with a stock image, I'd suggest anyone looking to return to stock in order to complete an OTA, to review that thread.
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Would we be able to use fireflash and keep root if somebody were to get the OTA and customize it for our needs to keep root, etc? I know it's a hard question to answer, but maybe you guys have experience with other locked bootloader devices.
I'm coming from a M7 and M8. Thanks in advance.
SlimJ87D said:
Would we be able to use fireflash and keep root if somebody were to get the OTA and customize it for our needs to keep root, etc? I know it's a hard question to answer, but maybe you guys have experience with other locked bootloader devices.
I'm coming from a M7 and M8. Thanks in advance.
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This is similar to how we did it on the AT&T S4 using safestrap to flash touchwiz based roms that were pre-rooted. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to flash non-touchwiz based roms without an unlocked bootloader.
knigitz said:
This is similar to how we did it on the AT&T S4 using safestrap to flash touchwiz based roms that were pre-rooted. Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to flash non-touchwiz based roms without an unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks for the response. I've always stuck with oem based roms anyways.
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Anyone have any idea on if root for the Edge is coming? I just bought one a few days ago.
darien87 said:
Anyone have any idea on if root for the Edge is coming? I just bought one a few days ago.
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Pingpong root already supports the edge.
Did you search? Did you click on the link in post #1 of this thread?
darien87 said:
Anyone have any idea on if root for the Edge is coming? I just bought one a few days ago.
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It seems that many 925A'ers are not leaving this forum to find out that YES, we have root! The unnecessary questions, comments, doubts are starting to pile up, so maybe this is the best way to ensure everyone knows that YES (again), we have root. Here are THREE posts from the SAME person in DIFFERENT threads asking the SAME thing:
There's root for the g925a? Where?
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Where's the root? How do I do it?
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How do we root the 925a?
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If that won't drive you crazy, it should at least get you warned for not following forum rules and searching instead of posting for no reason..... If that user searched, they would have easily found this thread showing you exactly how to root the 925A!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3103016
To be 110% clear....... this was developed by @idler1984, NOT me, so thank them - all credit goes to them, I'm just trying to keep the 925A forum cleared up if at all possible!
ENJOY!
EDIT - and because someone asked........ Root has been achieved for both OCE and the 5.13.15 OE2 update
EDIT 2 - and because more people can't read, you CANNOT root anything past May 15th builds, so none of the OF_ updates, nothing that comes out after May 15th, so don't update unless you want to lose root! The information is all there in the thread linked above, if you don't read, you don't have anyone to blame but yourself!
Good job. Was thinking of doing the same.
omg thank you. by the way that first quote was mine sorry. and i did search to no avail. thanks a bunch for clearing this up. and ill try to be more thorough with my search next time.
Nothing for G925AUCU1AOCE9
spotdog14 said:
Nothing for G925AUCU1AOCE9
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Is that your current baseband? That's even newer than G925AUCU1AOE2, though I think you added an extra C near the end....
KryptosXLayer2 said:
Is that your current baseband? That's even newer than G925AUCU1AOE2, though I think you added an extra C near the end....
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You are correct, I did add an additional letter but its as follows:
G925AUCU1AOC9
Here's a screenshot:
http://i.imgur.com/jEkrb2o.png
spotdog14 said:
You are correct, I did add an additional letter but its as follows:
G925AUCU1AOC9
Here's a screenshot:
http://i.imgur.com/jEkrb2o.png
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Okay, that makes sense then, OC9 instead of what I thought you were talking about, "OE9" which I guess does not exist (yet?)
They skipped that one because OE2 is out and there's no need to get the build in the middle developed, from what I can tell.... I've been wrong before though! Just hit your software update and get OE2 then root that, it has the most updates we're going to see before 5.1.1 comes out next month (still more speculating, but that's an informed guess this time based on lots of reading up on the new Galaxy from across the web)
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Okay, that makes sense then, OC9 instead of what I thought you were talking about, "OE9" which I guess does not exist (yet?)
They skipped that one because OE2 is out and there's no need to get the build in the middle developed, from what I can tell.... I've been wrong before though! Just hit your software update and get OE2 then root that, it has the most updates we're going to see before 5.1.1 comes out next month (still more speculating, but that's an informed guess this time based on lots of reading up on the new Galaxy from across the web)
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Gotcha, I haven't been pushed the update yet so hopefully when I do ill be updated to OE2.
KryptosXLayer2 said:
Okay, that makes sense then, OC9 instead of what I thought you were talking about, "OE9" which I guess does not exist (yet?)
They skipped that one because OE2 is out and there's no need to get the build in the middle developed, from what I can tell.... I've been wrong before though! Just hit your software update and get OE2 then root that, it has the most updates we're going to see before 5.1.1 comes out next month (still more speculating, but that's an informed guess this time based on lots of reading up on the new Galaxy from across the web)
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Hi,
Any news or update on "G925IDVU1BOE3"?? with pingpong root?
Am not getting help from anywhere else even from http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016/
Any help really appreciated.
Regards,
Richa
RichaJune said:
Hi,
Any news or update on "G925IDVU1BOE3"?? with pingpong root?
Am not getting help from anywhere else even from http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016/
Any help really appreciated.
Regards,
Richa
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Wrong forum, this is for G925A
Any update on root for of3. Made the mistake of updating and not doing my research
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aidanipod said:
Any update on root for of3. Made the mistake of updating and not doing my research
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Or reading....... or searching the thread linked in the OP.......
idler1984 said:
I'm getting increased queries and replies in this post/PM recently, so I'll try to make this clear (hopefully) for 99% of people. Short version of OP which you must read:
2. No new ROM can be supported as bug has been fixed.
Full story:
New bootloader blocks downgrading, be careful installing 5.1.1 OTA!
Kernel built after May 15th (including some 5.0.2 and all 5.1.1) have this bug fixed. Be cautious when installing OTA these days and FlashFire might be your best shot of upgrading systems. Use Odin to unroot and receive OTA if you want.
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So there's not going to be a root for the latest AT&T OTA update?
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thanks
OF3 can be downgraded to OE3 ???
It can't Odin will gave an error
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Thanks, Today, I shall use this tool to root AT&T S6 edge.
Thought the latest update was going to take me to aoe2 but went to G925AUCU2AOF4.
Is it possible to go back or is there another root method available?
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afpilot said:
Thought the latest update was going to take me to aoe2 but went to G925AUCU2AOF4.
Is it possible to go back or is there another root method available?
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If you search the forums, you'll find it mentioned many times that there is no way to downgrade and there is also no known root method for OF4
Wonder if this exploit would work for us possibly? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3174262
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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?
Mikekm69 said:
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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slicetwo said:
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.
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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.
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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
#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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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.
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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.
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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.