yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 5 General] lildanda:
Hi, I don't suppose you know if this (OP that is) will work on the G900F running 6.0.1. I've had a lot of trouble with recoveries. I manage to get root with CF-Auto-Root, I can install TWRP but it's at that point I fall down. TWRP always either reboots without doing anything (2.7.x, 2.8.x) and says failed as the file is corrupt on TWRP 3.x.x. If your not sure then that cool, I will keep scouring the net & XDA & trying over & over until I succeed.

Thanks in advance for any time you spare to read or help
[Galaxy S 5 General] tasabu:
Sorry wrong post
[Galaxy S 5 General] Lord. Tech:
hey OP thanks for thread :)

http://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.V3GvBbh97De

why instruction say download odin 3.07? isnt latest version always best for such things? im new to s5 and am starting from stock, want custom recovery, rom , kernel, root, xposed.

also, what is cpf3, BPE3, etc written in most rom thread names? firmware name? how do i check which is mine?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tdk0117:
So can anyone confirm this is for all variants? I've seen threads where they say AT&T and Verizon ones can't be rooted. Will this work for international?

And for the steps, do we do in that exact order? Recovery, then root?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Kamal363:
Check ur device...is it kltexx or kltedx something like that using phone info.. u can get it from play... after that u can choose either 2 cf from chainfire CF auto dowload page.. as my experience i get wrong file which i get trip knox.. lol... i should used the 'kltedx' but i get 'kltexx' cf..

Another way is get custom recovery.. then flash superSu in recovery... i recomended using Twrp 3.0.0-0 or 3.0.2-0 first...

SM G900F xXx 5.0 Odex Boeffla 2.1 beta2 Twrp 3.0.2-0
[Galaxy S 5 General] RicJames:
I just picked up an S5 G900I and It's currently on Android 5.0, I have an over the air update available which will bump it up to 6.0.1. I want to root my Phone, but I just want stock Rom for now, so should I upgrade to 6.0.1 and then find some way to root or should I stay with 5.0 and find a way to root?

Also, if anyone can point me the right direction for finding a stock rom with root or something I'd appreciate it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] trancepharms:
Can anyone please help me rooting.?? Ihave SC-04F, the Docomo variant. I could root and install TWRP using CF root when I was on lollipop. But receiving update for Marshmallow I had to start fresh so removed everything and now I am on 6.0.1 after the update. I want to root and install TWRP. Just point me to the right direction please.
[Galaxy S 5 General] bock rottom:
Hello everyone!

Is the procedure from the first post (couple of years old) still valid for 6.0.1? Or is there another, newer method for rooting?

Will it trip knox?

Also can I just root without flashing a custom recovery first?

Will I be able to OTA update my phone after rooting? And if so, would I lose root with an update?
[Galaxy S 5 General] SuperFighter69:
guys help i have the G900FXXS1CQD8 ; i tried ti root it but it gives me that it's not supported. What should i do ? Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
There are various routing methods.

Easiest IMO is flashing CF-AutoRoot from Chainfire:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2696537

Alternatively you can flash a custom recovery (e.g. TWRP) with PC version of Odin and then on recovery a root zip, such as supersu:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727406

https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
[Galaxy S 5 General] RXD1:
I have a G900F VARIANT but it says that my phone isnt supported. NOOB HERE HELP PLEASE
[Galaxy S 5 General] Trig0r:
Same here..
[Galaxy S 5 General] It_ler:
Have you seen my post just before yours?

There I have mentioned different rooting methods for the S5 (SM-G900F).

What have you tried and where exactly do you get the "isn't supported" message?

BTW ... keep in mind that TowelRoot will no longer work for the S5 with recent firmware versions.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Trig0r:
Ahhh, the phone I have here has been updated so probably won't work then if there's something in the newer FW that stops it.

I'll have a look at the other threads you linked and feedback
[Galaxy S 5 General] Twan313:
Hi friends,

I'm not sure if it will work with my version, as my specs say both 900f and 9006v. Not sure if I have the chinese unicorn or not. Would love some guidance. Screenshot below of my phone's innards...

https://www.screencast.com/t/hcvhDCjDhL
[Galaxy S 5 General] m3vuv:
YET MORE DEAD LINKS!.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
Both try this.

let me know how it goes!

flash via recovery! S5 Rootkit
[Galaxy S 5 General] chivamex10:
isis wallet won't work cos my samsung is rooted. Free Jamba Juice>> rooted s5 (for now)

how can i unroot my device? Please and thank you!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
I am on SM-G900F, with newest update from KIES. I previously had root trough your guide, but of course not after update.

Trying to flash your file as prescribed.

This happens when I open recovery of course since I don't have root.

[COLOR="Yellow"]# Manual Mode #
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-cod : NEE
Successfully Applied multi-CSC[/COLOR]

When I flash your ZIP this happens:

[COLOR="yellow"]-- Install /sdcard
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]E: footer is wrong
E:Signature verification failed[/COLOR]
[COLOR="yellow"]Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...[/COLOR]
[COLOR="red"]E: footer is wrong
E:Signature verification failed[/COLOR]
[COLOR="yellow"]--Appling Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code : NEE
Succssfully applied multi-CSC.[/COLOR]

Install from sdcard complete.
Applying update complete.

But there is no noticeable change when it reboots. And I do not have root or SuperSU.
[Galaxy S 5 General] fastfed:
This is the first time since the beginning days with all my Android devices, I WON'T BE ROOTING!!

I'm not sure about this knox stuff, but I do know, that I was always able to go back to original no matter what with every device. the fact I won't be able to do it with this GS5, I won't root.

I think about it though, there was a time when rooting was so beneficial, now I just need to root to get my tethering, even though I get 5gb a month, I still go over that, lol.

---------- Post added at 01:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:43 AM ----------

oh, question, what other phones have knox, and was any dev able to figure out a way to bypass it?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
Your using a custom recovery right?
[Galaxy S 5 General] bandit250:
Hi I can't flash the custom recovery or root I get Aith failed
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
I am using the recovery that I installed from the original post of this very thread.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
Try with philztpuch(in development section)

this is confirmed and roots S3 gt i9300 and S4 gt i9505, as it should any device with a working recovery
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
Yes it works :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] bandit250:
i have a 900F yet when i try to push TWRP or Root i get Auth Failed on Odin what can we do? or is there not a fix yet?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
Disable reactivation lock, install Phil3759 recovery module (its better than TWRP for now on Galaxy S 5) trough odin, then you should be able to root trough that recovery.
[Galaxy S 5 General] bandit250:
ok and how do i go about doing that? phone is brand new got it sunday
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
Its in the settings, you can search inside settings.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Assimilator69:
The link in the OP for the USB drivers seems to go to a thread that no longer links the drivers

Can someone please link me to drivers for Win 8.1
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2645355
[Galaxy S 5 General] ravenofdoom:
Can somebody confirm whether this is the same approach as Chainfire's CF-root method. If it's a different/exploit approach, does it work on Verizon G900V?
[Galaxy S 5 General] slimc84:
ODIN will not install recovery with a locked bootloader.
[Galaxy S 5 General] djkinetic:
For those continually asking if CF root will work for 900a and 900v (ATT & VERIZON), No cf root will not work with locked bootloader, also no custom recoveries can be flashed to these to variants ATM. Samsung for the last year has really locked down device on these two carriers, the best anyone should expect on these two variants is for a exploit based root (not currently available) with safestrap.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
im working on an exploit.
[Galaxy S 5 General] itskapil:
Thought I'd notify you that there's no download link for the drivers file on that thread. If you wish you can link to this page instead → Samsung GALAXY S5 Drivers Installation Guide.
[Galaxy S 5 General] open1your1eyes0:
We may have our first contender! :)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51944477&postcount=79
[Galaxy S 5 General] jayv81:
Donation coming to you when you succeed. Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] Demiurge7:
I second this notion
[Galaxy S 5 General] PunchLick:
You are my hero.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chaplngrillsgt:
Count me in for a donation as well.
[Galaxy S 5 General] pingfl00d:
Me as well
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
calm down guys, so far its not looking too good, ive eliminated the possiblillity of some exploits, I only have a few more in mind like flashing a rooted system and unlocking the bootloader...
[Galaxy S 5 General] joeherlev:
I saw someone used an alternative root app thai cf root. . And they did not activate knox 0x1 -

What root app is that?
[Galaxy S 5 General] djkinetic:
I thought modifying system was out of the question for ATT/VZW according to Chainfire when he was looking at trying to root those variants, in regards to bl unlocking I wish you nothing but luck.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
not sure if master key bug ws patched but i suggest someone with a locked bootloader give this a try(cydia impactor)

Cydia impactor link
[Galaxy S 5 General] blacknet101:
want me to give this a try? it won't brick my phone right haha? lol

EDIT: Tried it and I'm getting "Error: Signature bugs unavailable" :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] djkinetic:
Samsung patched master key a long time ago.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Guadalupeohara:
thanks..
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevey5036:
Title of this topic is deceiving.. This does not work on the ATT or VZW variants.
[Galaxy S 5 General] bloodrain954:
I was thinking the same thing.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Airboner:
i flashed twrp http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=5158 for sm-g900h

but doesnt work,its stays on samsung logo,

any solution?

p.s. the device works if i dont boot for recovery..
[Galaxy S 5 General] tangoboyz:
Yes your right.. Admins closed his other thread in the Dev section for the same reason. I asume this one will be closed as well.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
title changed. my other thread was cut short due to my thread title being incorrect, I wasnt gonna leave university just to go home and change a thread title..
[Galaxy S 5 General] tangoboyz:
Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] kuraiholy:
Still absolutely no way to get around KNOX tripping though huh? :/
[Galaxy S 5 General] Airboner:
its too early for dev get around knox tripping ..;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] kuraiholy:
Yeah, it's just a big worry for me. Though I guess in a year it won't matter at all one way or another right? haha
[Galaxy S 5 General] Offica:
Just rooted my phone (SM-G900I) The samsung tool to backup EFS doesn't work for me (trying to backup to internal) just hangs on "please wait"

EDIT: It asked me for root on the 4th go and worked, just trying to find where it backed up to.
[Galaxy S 5 General] cerobles1:
Do we really have an unrootable device??? Did Sammy found all bugs available? So much frustration.
[Galaxy S 5 General] n2nin:
Root

Somebody got it rooted using Android Kitchen........

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2719325
[Galaxy S 5 General] carbonize:
I'd say just use this as it makes everything so much easier http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2719834
[Galaxy S 5 General] Airboner:
dont know...lets hope that somebody work with our model :P
[Galaxy S 5 General] madspeed:
subscribing, hoping this will eventually be hacked!
[Galaxy S 5 General] djkinetic:
Wrong they didnt root the actual device, they stuck root into a ROM that currently has no way of being flasheable.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Droid_Evo_8:
Where there's a will, there's a way. Just be patient, give it some time. :good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] madspeed:
Oh yeah. Getting used to my s5 after 3 years with the GNEX. Battery life is amazing and even touch wiz aint so bad

Sent from my p37 Space Modulator
[Galaxy S 5 General] vayu:
If you flash via odin the original firmware will that reset KNOX. Any triangle away apps for S5?

Thx

-V
[Galaxy S 5 General] sanjaybenjamin:
Got the SM-G900H, any pointers where to start looking to get it rooted? Also which custom Ron to install?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
nope, knox will now go away unless someone finds a way to reset it and that has not yet been made possible, a guy got close 2 days ago then qualcom had all content removed fromthe internet
[Galaxy S 5 General] Airboner:
here you are

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
[Galaxy S 5 General] jkDave:
Any update on G900A progress?
[Galaxy S 5 General] bimmerdriver:
Where was this reported?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
Here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2721505
[Galaxy S 5 General] morphjk:
So even if someone ever does get there it might not come out due to take down notices
[Galaxy S 5 General] bimmerdriver:
Not necessarily. Not claiming to be an expert, but there has to be justification for a take down. If proprietary info was posted, it's not surprised it was taken down. However, if knox is breached or bypassed, it's no different than rooting or whatever. Samsung may be pissed about it, but they can't stop anyone from trying and they can't do anything if someone is successful. All take down notices will do is drive it underground.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
read the documentation on the link in the thread(github documentation)

it explains alot!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Hungup:
Chinese S5 G-9006V

Rick, you are kicking *rse in getting these roots out! But... I DESPERATELY need one for Chinese G-9006V. If I know what you may need, I will be happy to send it. I just want to open this commie setup so that I can access real-world apps from GApps. Other than blocking GApps, I'm loving the stock KitKat.

S/F, Phil
[Galaxy S 5 General] bigred97:
Does this work on the 900P ? (sprint)
[Galaxy S 5 General] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Using the s4 active (locked bootloader) I'm on att. I'm not making the same mistake again. I don't want to pull the trigger on the s5 if it's not unlocked.. I can't stand the bloat wear on this AT&T phones.

I will be happy to donate if there is a root method for the AT&T variant..

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 5 General] julllleee:
Can't get the recovery to work, First i install with odin and it seems to work, then when I try to boot into recovery It says "installing system update"(idk if this is what it says exactly in English, I'm using Swedish so i translated) then a android logo with a red triangle on come up and at the top it says KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANCE and i get the option to reboot system and apply update from adb/external/cache and wipe the phone, should i try to install it via ADB?

Heres the log from odin btw

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] SergioHeadAche:
[WILL PAY] Chinese S5 G-9006V adding languages

i have one of those G9006V also, i would really want to add languages to it, can they be taken from a different rom?

tried the more locale app and similar apps, they work partially, adding in some places but not completely, i guess files are missing from the rom.

the stock is available on sammobile...

i would PAY for this to be done or even explained how to do...

ps.

i have much programming experience, so explaining would be easy...

please contact me by PM if you can do it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] julllleee:
Figured it out :) it was restoring S5 normal recovery so i install root from this guide then booted the phone up and started SuperSu and it disabled knox, then removed these files so it wouldn't install the normal recovery again (you need root to remove these files)

/system/recovery-from-boot.p (didn't find this one maybe SuperSu removed it while disabling knox? either way that file should be removed)

/system/etc/install-recovery.sh

then install the recovery via odin and it worked :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] icebear8:
You can buy the T-Mobile s5 and that will work it has a unlocked boot loader and has recovery and root
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
PM me!
[Galaxy S 5 General] akafaze:
Hello, my phone has a rom installed that will not boot up. I use flashify to flash the custom recovery to backup/restore/flash files. Now that I cannot boot up my phone, I cannot use flashify. Odin will not stick TWRP to my phone, and I cannot get adb to recognize my device. I really need some help to get the custom recovery to stick so I can restore my backup. Please help if anyone knows how to fix my problem, thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 5 General] sinfulmatik:
Galaxy S5 Dev. Edition questions

Hi, will this guide work for the Verizon G5 Developer Edition (ET-G900VMKA)? I am suppose to get it tomorrow. I know there isn't a root exploit for Verzion RETAIL G900V, and possibly wont be for a long time. This is why i got this Dev. Editon. Also, if i were to do a custom recovery, BACKUP, and root, can I flash roms that are from other variants? Im sorry for the noob questions. Any insight will be much appreciated.
[Galaxy S 5 General] DevolopeR:
Some poeple dont like to read :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] wireless_one:
I've been watching this thread since the day I bought my S5, and am surprised that our amazing developers have not been able to find a work around to root the 900V. Just curious about whether the effort has been abandoned or if someone is chipping away at the armor that protects the locked bootloader. I have to assume someone has friends in high paces where maybe some insights can be shared? Truly surprised by this phenomenon as this is the first phone I've purchased where someone has not been able to root in in the first couple of weeks of its release. Has Samsung/VZW/at&t finally defeated us?:(
[Galaxy S 5 General] andyistic:
Why would someone who's privy to inside information be willing to lose their job with the company by leaking this information to us?

They would have an unlocked phone for their own use, so they have nothing to gain by leaking info, and everything to lose if they got caught.

The $11,000+ bounty for root on ATT/Verizon goes to the developer who creates the flash, not to anyone who leaks the information for it.

Now if the developer of said root coding wants to share it, that's their business.
[Galaxy S 5 General] wireless_one:
Despite the risk of punishment, it has happened in the past because many who work in that field don't always share the lock-down mentality of the companies they work for. I'm approaching my 10th year of rooting phones because people far smarter in this area have found ways, including sometimes through leaks, from people at Samsung and HTC. I'm not saying that is the only way, but it happens frequently. The risks have not changed so I'm surprised that it hasn't happened. Friends of friends "conveniently" obtain "helpful" information. . . .

Regardless, I'm still curious to hear from someone who actually is trying to accomplish this, regardless of their means . . .
[Galaxy S 5 General] TechAnimal:
I've got a bit of a noob question: Is it possible to gain custom recovery without rooting?
[Galaxy S 5 General] dynospectrum:
No.
[Galaxy S 5 General] laohu:
I completely agree, here.

I had to buy a new phone while here in China and ended up with the Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G9006V.

The more I read the more confused I get and without ANY Google Apps (let alone just Google Play) it's abso-****ing-lutely a nightmare!!

Please. help us poor, pathetic souls...

I will do whatever I can to get you whatever you need.
[Galaxy S 5 General] DREWHAMM974:
Yes it is. That is how I rooted mine. Flash recovery with Odin. Then flash supersu. I have the TMo version though
[Galaxy S 5 General] TechAnimal:
Interesting... Can you please detail the steps you took? I've got an SM-G900H. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] DREWHAMM974:
Here you go. This is how I did it. http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/04/how-to-root-galaxy-s5-recovery-root.html?m=1
[Galaxy S 5 General] mtomo82:
Rooted already need to put recovery on?

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice really, still consider myself a bit of a noob really so just thought I;d check.......

I rooted my SM G900F the other day using Odin. It is rooted fine and have been messing around with it in paticular with Utter! & Tasker, Ive got her just how I want her now so........

I think I need to flash a recovery on?

Do a full backup using recovery and samsung tools?

Can I now do this without wiping anything using playful Gods release? and ricky310711's samsung tools app?

Should I be making sure I can reflash with official stock Rom if anything goes wrong?

my current firmware is G900FXXUIANCE if that helps.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mister-mix:
How do I remove the name at the beginning of the boot? After putting it on recovery mode red and

yellow names appeared. They are more normal for the unit ..

just found it weird. Maybe it is just a warning that samsung made

if the recovery is not the original. Maybe.

Sorry for my english! :p
[Galaxy S 5 General] amplechin:
Hi All,

Just installed a custom rom on my S5, however the touch key light isn't turning on although it is set to 1.5 secs.

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 5 General] zic1:
How to check bootloader status

Hi,

Before I sign contract for S5 I want to find out if bootloader is locked on T-Mobile devices for Croatia. Does anybody know how to check BL status or somebody from my country already have phone from T-Mobile and know if BL is locked or not?

Thanks in advance

Cheers
[Galaxy S 5 General] droid4lif3:
Will this work on the Verizon Developer Editon?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tydiamond11:
If anyone would like to help out a fellow device get unlocked boot loader please sign this petition. http://www.change.org/petitions/verizon-grant-galaxy-s5-users-unlocked-bootloader-upon-request Thank You:)
[Galaxy S 5 General] zemiguell:
It is normal to T-Mobile block the bootloader. T-Mobile LG G started with Flex and looks like it will carry on the tradition with S5.

---------- Post added at 06:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:04 PM ----------

try flashing the rom again ... may have given errors.
[Galaxy S 5 General] travismailsa:
Failed

Hi All,

Samsung sm-g900h (south africa)

I tried philz doesnt work, i tried cf autoroot, phone fails at writing cache and then os wont load.

I had to redownload stock rom from sammobile to get it to work again, why is that?

tried different odins, drivers and pc's
[Galaxy S 5 General] jeffro312:
i have g900A looking to root... any info if this will work its AT&T usa
[Galaxy S 5 General] michael_scz:
i am waiting for this too... fuc... why i bought an s5 from at&t :eek::eek::eek:
[Galaxy S 5 General] Kemosabi1984:
factory mode

when i try to enter download mode to use odin it brings me to factory mode,what am i doing wrong?
[Galaxy S 5 General] phransys:
Root for s5 dual sim (g9009d)

Good day all,

Please will this work on the samsung s5 dual sim (G9009D)?

Thanks in advance for your helpful replies.