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[Galaxy S 5 General] pizzaman79:
I used CF autoroot on my SM-G900F with polish ...BNL9 android 5.0 lollipop rom. That worked for me. Remember to disable reactivation lock. TriangleAway worked on my device.

1. I don't know. But i can confirm CF autoroot. Link

2. You shouldn't, but things can go wrong so remember to backup everything. I consider a microsd card a safe place, but if you want to be certain, remove it while flashing

3. Yes it will. Unless you have very old firmware and use TowelRoot. In Europe you're still entitled to warranty on the hardware though. But don't do it on byod or company devices or if you're really using Knox

4. Yes.

Kies doesn't recognize your device ("not supported") and OTA will not work until you used TriangleAway to reset the flash counter. After i ran TriangleAway, Kies recognizes my device as official, but OTA still says my device has been modified (screenshot). So for updates i'll need to use Kies or Odin in stead of OTA. Small price to pay for the comforts of Android 5.0 and root.
[Galaxy S 5 General] pizzaman79:
I had the same. Maybe because i cleared the dalvik cache in between the rooting process? but reflashing the official firmware fixed it and all my apps and settings were still there. After that i tried CF autoroot again, this time i got root without any problems. TriangleAway also worked. Knox got void and OTA updates don't work, but i don't care. Kies recognizes my phone as official.

Could you post a picture of your odin flash screen? Does it really say

- Current binary: official

- System status: official

- Knox warranty void: 0x0

And if so, are you sure you got root?
[Galaxy S 5 General] chooky536:
hello i downloaded towelroot but when i run it, it says this phone is not supported, i read it would be because i updated my phone so is there any other way to root this phone?
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
What phone exactly? (SM-G900F, H, I, K, L, FD, P, V, T, A, ...)

And what is your current firmware version? (Build number, kernel/PDA version)

Maybe you just have to downgrade to an older firmware version and then root with TowelRoot.

And for some S5 variants, Chainfire has provided CF-Auto-Root files, which just have to be flashed with Odin.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chooky536:
sm-g900i, android 4.4.2, kernal 3.4.0-2269681 dpi@swdd5711#1, build number kot49h.g900idvu1ang3, baseband g900idvu1ang2
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
Easiest way to root IMO is to flash CF-Auto-Root for your device (SM-G900I) with Odin.

You will find it in post #3 of the CF-Auto-Rot thread.

Just keep in mind that this will trigger KNOX flag to 0x1.

EDIT:

For KNOX 0x0 rooting, you will need an unlocked bootloader. (IDK if your phone has an unlocked bootloader.)

Then you can downgrade to an older firmware and then root with TowelRoot ... like described for the SM-G900F here.

But don't flash any firmware posted there, as it's for a different device variant. You have to search, download and flash a firmware/kernel for your exact device model (SM-G900I) AFAIK.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chooky536:
thankyou alot for your help i dont mind if knox is triggered now as i got no warrenty left on the phone anyway
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
Hi, i got my phone yesterday, so i'm not over keen to trip KNOX just yet (lol).

My phone shows that it is running ANG2 4.4.2.

I tried rooting with towelroot and this is what i got......

Where do i go from here?

Is there an alternate package installer app i could try?

Do i need to downgrade my current firmware with Odin?

Or do i need to bite the bullet, use CF Root and accept tripping KNOX?

Thanks for any help........

Edit......

Just read more of this thread and seen that build dates after June 2014 won't root with this method.......mine says July 3rd 2014.......

Guess it's downgrade time then......
[Galaxy S 5 General] coelhooliveirar:
Is it an update sign?

Hey friends. I rooted my G900FD with the towelroot method (downgrading the kernel and then updating it). So I have root without tripping the knox (0x0).

Now when I try to check updates my device shows me the following picture. Does it mean the update is available for my device?
[Galaxy S 5 General] 2ndcarpenter:
This just means you can't update via OTA. You can still update by Kies. **** But You will loose root.****
[Galaxy S 5 General] micsmith:
How to root my phone

hi guys. please i need help rooting my device

SM G900F

4.4.2

Baseband version: G900FXXU1ANG8

Kernel version: 3.4.0-2089850 dpi@SWDD3917#1 Fri Sep 12 13:16:08 KST 2014

Build number: KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANI3

can it be done without voiding the warranty?

thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] 11214:
Hi,

I'm falling the method above for my 900F but it fails every time in odin, then when the phone starts it says firmware upgrade encountered an issue......

The only way I seem to be able to get going again is to flash my original rom back on to it.

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
Which method?

Flashing CF-Auto-Root or downgrading to an older firmware and then using TowelRoot?

And on what firmware are you now?
[Galaxy S 5 General] 11214:
I'm using CF-Auto-Root.

I've tried it on both 4.4.2 and 5.0.

I'm currently using 5.0.

Thanks for your reply.
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
Have you tried this?

Then flash latest TWRP recovery (v2.8.4.0 ATM), boot into TWRP recovery and flash latest SuperSU.

That should work.

If you still have issues, you may have to wipe data in recovery (= do a factory reset).
[Galaxy S 5 General] 11214:
I've tried that and it's still failing.

I know I must be making a mistake somewhere, just wondering if I have the right cf-autoroot.

I went to the site and downloaded this - samsung SM-G900F kltexx klte MSM8974 msm8974 KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANCE 4.4.2

Is that the wrong one perhaps?
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
No, it's the right one.

So the error must be somewhere else.
[Galaxy S 5 General] 11214:
Thanks for your help.

I'm at a loss to what the issue is though, I think I might wait for a while longer for an update.
[Galaxy S 5 General] boma23:
Ive got a stock S5 SM-G900H (ssn G900HGSMH) on Digicel in the BVI, running 4.4.2

Towelroot says not supported. What can I do to help get this phone supported?

Have also just read in last few pages that towelròot is no longer supported (sticky is misleading), so is there a best/most likely method for my variant?

EDIT - apologies for laziness, have discovered CF-autoroot support me, and that my G900H is already boot loader unlocked, so am off to give that a go...
[Galaxy S 5 General] Zestro:
Halp

Alright so - I have an SM-G900A, which as I understand is a ***** to root but not impossible thanks to geohot.

My problem is this, I have no idea how to flash back to an older build of Android, I have looked all over for instructions and I think I'm just blind. This is what I've done so far:

I've downloaded Samsung USB drivers version 1.5.45.00 and Odin 3.10. The problem is Odin does not seem to be picking up my Samsung Galaxy S5 device. Is there a newer version of USB drivers out there that I can not find? Or is the problem on my end?

The other issue I'm having is I have no idea where to obtain firmware/kernel that predates June 3 2014 so I can towelroot. If anyone would be so kind as to give me a link I can download and perhaps a how-to guide to install/downgrade to that version, it would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: - Alright I found a firmware AND i got Odin to detect my phone, but now it's giving me authentication fail. I'm reading that I need to get the proper PIT but I have no idea where to even begin for that.

Thanks in advanced for any help given!
[Galaxy S 5 General] chiefmigrain:
Does this work with the SM-G900P?
[Galaxy S 5 General] rdar_93:
Not to be a bother but the title says all variants then the description says "MAKE SURE ONLY F"

Just asking for clarification on this.
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
You mean in first post > section "recovery" > Step 4: "MAKE SURE only F. Reset Time and Auto reboot are selected".

Although there is a point ("."), it's not the end of the sentence.

It's just a point to abbreviate the word "Factory".

So the meaning of this is ... when flashing with Odin then "MAKE SURE only Factory Reset Time and Auto reboot are selected" ... that are options/settings in Odin.

And the Option for Factory Reset the time is abbreviated exactly like written in the first post:
[Galaxy S 5 General] rdar_93:
Thank you for the clarification. I was a bit confused because I know there are different variants to the S5 that end with different letters, ie T, F, K, M etc.
[Galaxy S 5 General] kaintcme187:
So I see the topic says all variants so im going to give this a try with the steps listed above. Will everything work for my setup, I am currently running:

Software version:G900PVPU1ANK4

Hardware version: G900P.04

Also, where can i find an ''odin flashable recovery""?

Thanks everyone!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Mandeep148:
Hi sorry to repost,

Actually I'm new in rooting/install custom ROMs,

Last I did when I had s3, and there was way to relock boot loader,

I just want to know about s5 , is there any way to relock boot loader and remove counter?

Please help me..
[Galaxy S 5 General] pelpa87:
Well, first of all, s3 didn't have a locked bootloader. Though you did have a way to reset counter, with triangle away and other methods.

But in S5, you do have kind of locked bootloader. And there is no current way to reset counter, due to Knox.

The problem is that there are too many variants and few devs working on them. Even rooting sometimes is dificult because of the lack of developing. Samsung lost some popularity with this galaxy s5.

Hope that with s6 this situation changes.
[Galaxy S 5 General] theweekender:
Was the G900v (verizon) ever added to the list of models this works for? saw a comment early on that said this only works for F but more models soon.
[Galaxy S 5 General] samstein66:
Recovery links?

From the OP

"Step 1. Install Samsung USB drivers on your PC"

The XDA thread that that links to seems to be missing a link now. (removed by mod)

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
If you search you will find more links to latest Samsung device drivers.

Alternatively you can install Kies and let it install all needed drivers for you.

You can uninstall Kies afterwards.

My tapatalk signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

AllianceROM v5.6

Kernel:

Stock G900FXXU1ANG2

Recovery:

TWRP by Ktoonsez

Modem:

G900FXU1ANG7

If you have any question about or any issue with your SGS2, just ask in the New members friendly Q&A thread.

... for the SGS5, just ask in the Noob friendly S5 All in one support thread

If you need general help/assistence, please go to XDA-Assist.
[Galaxy S 5 General] cognitivedissonance:
Wondering the same thing. I haven't really found much about this. I know that this method has been patched by the most recent update(s), but I did see talk of possibly being able to downgrade via flashing something (presumably an older firmware) with ODIN and then using this exploit. This seems somewhat unusual to me, because most of the phones I've encountered can't really be downgraded once they receive an update for this very purpose. Can anyone shed some light on this subject?
[Galaxy S 5 General] 2ndcarpenter:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2843044

[How to] Root for 4.4.2 and Flash rooted Stock Android 5.0 with KNOX 0x0? You mean this method? Yes it works it's the method I and many others have used.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mamuiz:
root and recovery on G900H Lollipop

it works using previous step to root and install recovery through Odin as we did in Kit Kat, the same file the same procedure

after that debloated manually and be caution

regards,

rooted and debloated G900H KZ Lollipop :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 5 General] mrmrmrmr:
Hi,

What steps should I take to upgrade my S5 (with 4.4.2 official rom - rooted) to Lolipop (rooted) ?

I don't want recovery, so if I have to change recovery to install root, I also need official Lolipop rom recovery as well.

btw, does towelroot work ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Kevin210898:
Thanks for the root
[Galaxy S 5 General] shirogeek:
Thanks for the goldmine found it extremely useful
[Galaxy S 5 General] Tont GS3:
i get a fail message in odin 3.07. i also tried with 3.09 version but i unchecked the auto-reboot f-reset buttons and again i get the same fail message
[Galaxy S 5 General] Federico Pace:
Usefull info.. Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] pizzaman79:
Towelroot was based on a vulnerability that was patched long ago. Use another method such as cf autoroot. Rooting without tripping knox is not possible anymore. And always read through the last few pages of a thread before posting. Complaining that a root method doesn't work that has been obsolete for almost a year doesn't come across particularly clever.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Impetus37:
Thanks for info, is Odin good recovery?
[Galaxy S 5 General] chiggerone:
I've tried reading several pages but I can't get to a clear answer to my question.

I've got a Verizon S5. It OTA updated to 5.0, I hate it. Battery life is ****, it's buggy and laggy. I want to root and install CM12. How the hell do I accomplish this? Short answers please.

from what I'm gathering is I need to somehow get flashed to 4.4.2 and then get root and then flash my custom rom. I don't clearly see how to get this done since most methods listed and walk through's are out of date. Anyone care to update this for me? Please!
[Galaxy S 5 General] sgirard1991:
I agree. Ever since the OTA to 5.0 the phone has become a piece of $h!t, half the time it's barely even usable.. I have apps that randomly crash, apps which ran perfectly fine before the update. The battery life is beyond pitiful, After an hour of taking it off the charger I'm already down to nearly 70%. I should've known, never ever ever ever take an OTA.. I don't know why I did, and I seriously regret it now... Haven't done much research yet on rooting, etc with this phone.. If I find anything I'll let ya know bud.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Nicol-Fever:
Good guide
[Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
There are a couple of really good, FAST ROMS for the Verizon S5. Check here for NK2 and here for AO8 root and then check out the MOAR ROM or the Stock AO8 ROM!
[Galaxy S 5 General] SIgeli:
Same here with my S5. This update is absoluete garbage. Is there anyway to downgrade back to 4.4.2?
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
Yes.....you can Odin back to 4.4.2, but you won't be able to follow the guide to 'towelroot' your phone. Samsung introduced a new 'secure' bootloader in 5.0.0......This *seems* to be persistent.....In other words, a downgrade to 4.4.2 won't get rid of it, and it stops the whole kernel flash, towelroot and kernel re-flash method from working. The only method you can use to root a device that has upgraded and then been downgraded, is CF Root......and that WILL trip Knox.......

Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
[Galaxy S 5 General] Mr._Happy:
I am curious about this post.

As recently as a day or so ago, previously un-rooted folks running 4.4.4 have been able to flash 4.4.2, use towelroot, gain root, and then use Mobile Odin Pro to update to 5.0 and maintain root status while leaving Knox at 0X0. I believe this MOP method includes the A06 bootloader.

Comments?
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
I can't speak for mobile odin as I haven't used it on this device.........

And I can't comment on 4.4.4 firmwares as for my device the progression is 4.4.2 >> 5.0.0 >> 5.0.1

But the use of mobile odin depends on a rooted device.........

All I am saying is that if you have an S5 that you have upgraded/has OTA'd up to 5.0.0 and subsequently downgraded to 4.4.2, then you have Samsung's new 'secure' bootloader which no matter what you do, won't allow towelrooting........

If you want to use mobile odin, you still have to root first, and your only option will be to CF Root which will trip knox.......

Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
I am not familiar with every S5 variant out there but so far the 5.0 OTA update for the G900V, G900P, and G900T allow for a complete downgrading (including the bootloader) to previous, towelroot-able, firmware versions. The 5.0 update may have implemented secured boot for some variants, I don't know, but that has nothing to do with the ability to downgrade firmware on these variants (and likely others) then use towelroot to root.

Towelroot exploits a kernel vulnerability not the bootloader. This is routinely being done in the forums for each of these devices.
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
The way I understood it (and in at least one thread I've taken part in) is that the 'secure' bootloader is PERSISTENT, meaning that it remains installed even after downgrade. The case in question....

The member had used the towelroot method successfully and then decided to try out full unrooted stock 5.0.0.

Wasn't impressed and decided to go back to 4.4.2.......

He did this but when he tried the towelroot procedure, it simply wouldn't work.......

From what he said, all the procedures were carried out correctly.....just without success for the final 4.4.2 root procedure.

Just be thankful that it seems this new bootloader hasn't been introduced across the whole range yet.... :)

Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
The statement that secured boot, once implemented, is persistent rings true. But all that does is introduce a warranty flag and does not affect the use of towelroot on a vulnerable kernel.

Which variant was the user on?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Mr._Happy:
If this is true my question would be would that flag be tripped subsequent to rooting via Mobile Odin Pro?

I assume that the towelroot to Lollipop root method leaves that flag intact assuming you rooted prior to OTA upgrade to Lollipop.
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
We already know that flashing a stock, pre-rooted ROM via MobileOdin will not trip the warranty flag. However subsequently flashing a custom recovery or kernel will trip the knox flag. The knox flag will always be there once implemented.
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
You are assuming secure bootloader is connected to knox.......I don't think this is the case.......I don't know *exactly* how this new bootloader is different, but I DO know that once installed, it removes the vulnerability that towelroot took advantage of, and makes any further attempts at towelrooting impossible.

See this thread.......

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2843044

Posts 625 to 641 for details.....

Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
[Galaxy S 5 General] *Detection*:
Im starting to doubt that there will ever be a root method for Lollipop that doesn't trip KNOX, and if I should just bite the bullet and CF Root it

Does that even work with BOB7? Ive read a few people saying not
[Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
I have rooted with towelroot from OA8 on my Verizon S5, which has a locked bootloader. I followed these instructions.
[Galaxy S 5 General] *Detection*:
Towelroot doesn't work with Lollipop, and flashing a KK kernel on a LP ROM will brick it / bootloop afaik
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
Thanks for the post#'s. I was interested in this because I support many devices and wanted to be aware of any possible new enhancements to Samsung Knox. And yes, secured boot is part of knox: http://www.samsung.com/global/busin...er/2013/06/Samsung_KNOX_whitepaper_June-0.pdf

Also, you someohow missed subsequent posts in that same thread where it was confirmed that you can downgrade from 5.0 to a "towelroot-able" firmware version and re-root. See here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59147920&postcount=659

---------- Post added at 05:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:45 PM ----------

Unfortunately there seems to be alot of misinformation in this thread. You can use MobileOdin Pro to flash a stock, pre-rooted 5.0 ROM(not 5.0 firmware) to achieve rooted 5.0 while keeping the knox warranty flag at (0x0). I have two threads for two different S5 variants doing this as we speak. If you do not have a 100% stock, pre-rooted ROM available I can put one together.

EDIT - Here are the steps to follow:

Prerequisites: You can begin this process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and MobileOdin Pro installed.

1. Place the G900F_OB7_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.

2. Using MobileOdin Pro select the ROM from the "OTA/Zip" option.

3. Uncheck "Everoot", "Inject SuperSu", and "Inject Mobile Odin."

4. Under "After flash" select "Reboot to Download Mode" then press "Flash firmware."

5. Once the flash is complete and you are in Download Mode flash the G900F_OB7_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+). Done!

Notes:

1. This process will not affect your knox warranty flag.

2. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OB7.

3. If you are currently unrooted and on a non-"Towelroot-able" firmware version you must first a)downgrade to G900FXXU1ANE2 using Odin, b)root using Towelroot, c)install MobileOdin Pro, then continue with the above process.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
You're right. I forgot that I followed this thread that uses a backup of rooted stock LP, like muniz_ri said. Thanks muniz_ri! :)

Of course you need to use the correct LP stock ROM for your phone model.
[Galaxy S 5 General] *Detection*:
Yea thanks, I know how to do it from KK > LP, but the issue is I don't have root, I am already on LP, and don't really want to wipe my phone / know what the consequences are of downgrading to KK from a KNOX enabled LP / Bootloader > non KNOX enabled bootloader

I was basically just saying it looks doubtful that we will ever see a root method for LP that doesn't trip KNOX (Without downgrading etc)

Thanks for the guide though
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
No worries, totally up to you. But there are no negative consequences from downgrading. It's actually fortunate that the aboot qfuse counter was not increased with 5.0 which would have prevented downgrading.
[Galaxy S 5 General] snwman:
Hi Guys, well i purchased a s5 today. Got a sim already and ready to root. But now that i am aware of at least tried to use towel root. It seems to me that it does not anymore. I am on 4.4.2 firmware that is as up to date with the carrier firmware as of today.( No lollipop yet pushed through) I'm in Ireland and its 02/Three network now. When i click on make it rain it just says device not supported. Now my device is the SM-G900F.

Just really didnt want to have to trip knox of i didnt have by using chainfires root method
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
Towelroot does not work on firmware released in June and forward. See the method I posted a couple posts up. Likely not the 5.0 rom specific to your carrier but may fit the bill.
[Galaxy S 5 General] badassbart 101:
hello, i need help rooting my s5 g900v and i want to know if i can keep it rooted for lollipop as well im on 4.4.4 do i have to downgrade to 4.4.2?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Individ3:
Would you be so kind as to create a stock rooted LP ROM for G900W8? Or let me know how I could go about creating one?
[Galaxy S 5 General] etotheo:
Same here :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] muniz_ri:
G900W8_OC1_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip
[Galaxy S 5 General] Barleyman:
So interrupt me if I lose the plot here guys.. My shiny new Samsung phone has a nice nazi warranty-void IC fuse on-chip and if I root the usual way, I can't return the damn thing for service even if it catches fire? Does this apply for EU models as well? Considering our socialist consumer laws and all..

And if I want to avoid blowing that fuse, I have to buy the £4 mobile odin app which is pretty much single use software I'll never use again? Ok, it's made by the CF guys who have been fairly helpful over a few of my devices so maybe I'll fork over the cash..

Furthermore, any OTA upgrades will nuke my root again and/or no OTA upgrades for me, wipe the damn phone to flash factory room? And no using custom recovery or kernel either?
[Galaxy S 5 General] ZioGTS:
Tripping Knox won't void your warranty in EU countries, pal.