yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 5 General] jt1998:
Agree with this as well. I took this into account when I upgraded from my ATT S4. I kept ATT service but bought a Tmobile S5. Best of both worlds, and avoided all that locked bootloader, ATT bull****. Its annoying to downgrade to KitKat, but seems to be the common thread to have root on 5.0.
[Galaxy S 5 General] jerryp7:
I got Flashfire but it's a Catch 22. I can't use it unless rooted and if I were rooted I wouldn't need to use it (although I probably would - the screenshots look awesome).
[Galaxy S 5 General] zooster:
Guys I just got a Sm-G900F. It's second hand and already knox 01, so I d'ont care about knox anymore. I wanted to root it but I still haven't figured out how.

I tried towelroot but when I try it says my device isn't compatible. My S5 is on LRX21T.G900FXXU1BOE5. Any suggestion?
[Galaxy S 5 General] jt1998:
See if this LINK will help you. If you're still on KitKat you should be fine. If on lollipop, you may need to downgrade then root 1st. Sorry don't have the 900F so my process was simpler.
[Galaxy S 5 General] -stnk:
Rooting failed^2

I'm running KOT49H.G900FXXU1ANG9 and tried like in that link of yours. First downgrade then root, but after all successful and it should reboot, just:

RECOVERY BOOTING….

RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING

Set Warranty Bit : recovery

and it goes dark, I can boot it but same msg and darkness.

After re-downgrading I got the phone boot to Kitkat, rooting with towelroot didn't work either just error "This phone isn't currently supported" and after changing "1337 0 1 0 4 0" to "1337 0 1 7380 4 0" and making it ra1n.. still same problem "This phone isn't currently supported".

Does anyone have any tips regarding my (far from unique) problem?

-stnk
[Galaxy S 5 General] mianahmadpp:
P
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevebm90:
unsure

the original post is old, im unsure if i can root using this method i'm kind of new to this...

i have a new s5

900w8 (canadian)

not sure what all info i could give to help..

my baseband version is g900w8VLU1BOC1

android version 5.0

Would i still be able to root the phone using this method?

thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] tyreman1:
S-5 Canadian version here to

Hopefully someone will answer this as well

With New 5.0 Android OS and security update(s) have to know if this way is still a go

as mentioned in an earlier post, Mugsyfied(droiders.com) this may do what one wants, its for 5.0 S5 Canadian:

Someone may confirm
[Galaxy S 5 General] sukra_2004:
Yes it is being a while the original post started. Now S5 is being upgraded to Android 5.0. Besides this there are many comments about unsuccessful try of rooting. Even they are not functioning well now.

At this situation it is requested to Moderator/ Post creator to address the subject.

As per my personal requirement, I am having SM-G900F with Baseband version G900FXXU1POEC. Please let me know the successful rooting procedure.
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
Towelroot app is NOT going to be updated again.......EVER.

The app Dev now works for Google...

The phrase "ex poachers make the best gamekeepers" comes to mind.....

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Galaxy S 5 General] johntwenty:
That's bad news. I've just talked to the Samsung support hotline about a patch for stage fright. They weren't very helpful and basically told me to get lost.

So I've decided to install CM 12.1, however I don't want to brick my phone.

Since your signature claims that you rooted your SM-G900F successfully and even without triggering KNOX, I would be very interested in how you did it. Is there any tutorial that is known to work with build number LRX21T.G900FXXU1BOE5?

Cheers

J.T.
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
I rooted my phone while it was/is still running KitKat with Towelroot.......

The only way to root Lollipop is to use a combination of cf root and twrp which WILL trip knox.....

Some people have had success with downgrading to KK and then Towelrooting.....others have had absolutely no success when trying this.....

As far as I know, there isn't any other method to achieve root on the S5 other than the methods I mentioned above.....

But if it is your intention to go fully custom, you're going to trip knox anyway.....

Flashing a custom recovery (the first step towards flashing a cusRom) is guaranteed to trip knox.....no way around it......

That's why I've stayed with stock......because of knox......

And with KitKat.....because I like xposed mods (but that's gettin kinda off topic)

Sent from my rooted, debloated stocKK kn0x0 SM-G900F
[Galaxy S 5 General] *Detection*:
CF Auto Root alone roots mine every time, with every ROM

Some people need to flash TWRP through ODIN, then SuperSU from TWRP to gain root
[Galaxy S 5 General] dolimpioa:
If I wanted to root my G900A (AT&T) running 5.0 and I did not care about tripping Knox, is there a way to do it?

I just checked CF Autoroot and this device is not listed.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] guidecca:
So did anyone ever find a way to root a Samsung Galaxy S5 Verizon? There was nothing significant on the internet. I'm sending mine back to Samsung bricked. Would this have happened to the HTC EVO 4G -- no way. The whole affair is total BS. The new phone will STAY unrooted. You said you could root "all variants" of the S5 -- so far I haven't seen anyone agreeing with you about Verizon and AT&T. Wouldn't you agree that these are part of the S5 family???

No response
[Galaxy S 5 General] charlesog:
G900w8 worked for me.

I just rooted my g900w8 running latest 5.0 lollipop software and everything is working fine. Followed the instructions! Did not use towel root used download from chain fire site and Odin which are all together in the download package.

Thanks for all the hard work!
[Galaxy S 5 General] tspen:
Towelroot isn't working on my phone?

Hi, this is my first post and I'm a newbie to rooting but I have tried the towelroot method and it doesn't work for me. My device is samsung galaxy s5 sm-g900f. Can someone please help?:(
[Galaxy S 5 General] roaze2000:
S5 NEO Root possible?

Hi guys,

I have:

Galaxy S5 NEO – SM-G903FXXU1AOGG

Android 5.1.1

I would like to root this device. Do not need custom rom (yet)

I mainly want root so I can use airdrop to mirror screen and answer texts and calls from my PC.

Sidesync does not support S5 NEO.

Is this possible already, or will it be possible?
[Galaxy S 5 General] pepe100:
This is the best method to root our s5

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51421053
[Galaxy S 5 General] tbmoc96:
This root method is really easy to follow and less steps to do!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Mateush1:
Sorry, I don´t get this one:

Step 3. Download an ODIN flashable recovery for your device onto your PC

What is flashable recovery?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Catmanxmeouch:
Yeah I have the Canadian version as well. Thanks for posting this im backing up my EFS right away. I was already rooted.
[Galaxy S 5 General] selva1184:
Ya it works in all versions

if you have a doubt you can check in serverbee website
[Galaxy S 5 General] droidxjay:
Okay I have been a member here for YEARS but barely ever post, just get the info I need and roll on. I'm stumped on this one though as I can't find a definitive answer so if anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. I have VZW Galaxy S5 on BOC4 right now, just got it as an insurance replacement and I'm trying to find a workable root method if it exists. I know there isn't one for BOG5 which I mistakenly upgraded my last device to, but I'm trying to root on this bb/kernal before my update pushes through. I've rooted all 9 previous android devices I've had, most recently the S4, but I can't find what I need to root this one. Any assistance is appreciated, even if just to point me to the thread where the info I need is. TIA and you guys are awesome.
[Galaxy S 5 General] GURU1234y:
Guys is it possible to root the latest version of lollipop in the Indian S5 variant?Anyone managed to root Indian s5 running latest lollipop firmware?
[Galaxy S 5 General] lingowistico:
Any success with POI1?
[Galaxy S 5 General] jrubenc:
Yeah.. go figure. I didn't let mine access internet before rooting just in case.
[Galaxy S 5 General] j7mikae7:
Newb Question

This root guide is only for this specific model correct? It is unsafe to try this on my SM-G900A, correct? Will a root be available for my

phone soon? I'm very new to the android world and come from the dark side(Apple environment).

Thanks for the help!

MRod
[Galaxy S 5 General] Hobbes2099:
G900M;

not to be outdone by my brethren, here's the result for:

lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 aboot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 apnhlos -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 backup -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p18
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p15
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 cache -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p24
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 dbi -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 ddr -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p5
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 efs -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p12
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 fota -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p17
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 fsc -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p19
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 fsg -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p9
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 hidden -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p25
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 modem -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 modemst1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 modemst2 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 pad -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p10
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 param -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p11
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 persdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p22
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 persist -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p21
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 recovery -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p16
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 rpm -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 sbl1 -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p3
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 ssd -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p20
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 system -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p23
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 tz -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p8
lrwxrwxrwx root root 2014-01-01 15:41 userdata -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p26
[Galaxy S 5 General] harms999:
Hi guys,

I rooted my samsung today hoping it would remove all the rubbish samsung apps, this is the first time i have tried to do this.

Did I do something wrong or is there something more i need to do to remove these apps?
[Galaxy S 5 General] cherrytontonne:
rooting just gives you root access...doesn't have anything to do with apps
[Galaxy S 5 General] harms999:
So is there anyway i can remove the standard apps?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
Titanium Backup can remove standard apps.
[Galaxy S 5 General] cherrytontonne:
Well usually I root then install titanium and go through freezing apps I don't think I'll need, then uninstalling after I'm 100% sure they are unnecessary. But at the moment this isn't working and I'm not sure why... Might have something to do with Knox. Hopefully someone with more experience with Samsung devices can shed some light
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
I updated to the newest version using Kies (not OTA), I'm on SM-G900F. Can I root again, or do I have to wait until something gets updated?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
im making the flashable root zip now! gimme 2 mins.
[Galaxy S 5 General] racedog:
I believe this may not be Knox but a function of KitKat. Google seems to have designed this new version of Android to hold and restore apps and data that are "system" so that a user cannot accidentally do damage. When the phone is rebooted, deleted system apps and data get restored automatically.
[Galaxy S 5 General] jrubenc:
Don't delete them, just freeze. For me, seeing all that bunch of stupid running tasks dissapear is enough ;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] Hobbes2099:
Agreed. Saved space is minimal, it's saved cycles and battery improvement what really matters.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
Is anyone willing to test a root method for me?
[Galaxy S 5 General] konsolen:
Which one?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ricky Divjakovski:
one i made, should work for any android device aslong as it has recovery
[Galaxy S 5 General] cherrytontonne:
Freeze or uninstall is irrelevant - the point is neither are working on the S5. I have KitKat on both my Nexus 5 (2013) and my HTC One and this was never an issue.

SuperSU also can't deactivate Knox, which makes me think this might be related.

Edit: Changing back to Dalvik from ART got rid of all issues.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Darth Ziggurat:
I am willing to try have the F model, updated to newest version trough Kies and lost root.
[Galaxy S 5 General] konsolen:
Will try also.Now i used my second s5 , whit that i do t make the ota. Here works cf root.

The other device can flash with odin older firms, but not cf root.

Also in download mode is a new point named secure return or so. Do t know exactly right now.

Thats point is on off.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Arcage:
SM-G900A

I am also running on AT&T (SM-G900A). Is there anything I can do to help aid in the process of rooting this version?
[Galaxy S 5 General] sharkrao:
G900H

Towelroot does not work with G900H. Surely it also is in the s5 family.
[Galaxy S 5 General] luupocok:
I have tried Odin and Towelroot to root my G900FD without any success.

Any idea? Maybe downgrading to KK?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tbmoc96:
Thanks for your post, easy to follow but Samsung usb driver link has been removed
[Galaxy S 5 General] suchiqaz:
root latest indian fw

follow this link xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/root-g900hxxu1bog4-g900hxxu1bog6-t3172952

if worked press thanks!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] vincowoo:
Open this link nd search for 900fd download zip flash it with odin.

It works

https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[Galaxy S 5 General] tinko975:
i have stupid problem on my G900F..

it is about 1 year old and works excellent, like a new.

i had custom roms, xtrestolite, cm12, cm12.1, stock, rooted, unrooted, now i have stock BOH4 rooted with last TWRP recovery.. knox counter 0x1 of course...

now i want to flash stock firmware to get ota updates, etc, maybe to sell it, turn device in factory state but after wiping all, flashing stock rom thru odin, factory resseting etc, when i go to settings and check updates it says: your device was modified and updates are not avaylable.

but everithing what was modified is gone, running full stock now, fully bloated and unrooted.. i dont get it..?
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
I guess your Knox count is messing things up......I *had* heard that a tripped knox could break OTA, I guess this confirms it......

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 General] GelloHembz:
Root G900FXXU1BOI3

I can't root my Galaxy S5 baseband G900FXXU1BOI3 September update (it includes the new security patch against Stagefright bug).

Can somebody help?

I already tried the CF-Auto Root for SM-G900F but fails every time. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] maxdebesciak:
Get twrp recovery and try again.

TapaTalked
[Galaxy S 5 General] doodio:
You need to reset everything from recovery then turn off the device and go directly into download mode and then reflash stock in Odin. Do this two or three times until the the system status changes from custom to normal. Then ota will work again.
[Galaxy S 5 General] stonecold36067:
How can I root my at&t version already on 5.0?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Hatimu:
My phone was running Android 5.0 (updated to the latest firmware update from SEP 4th I believe), and I had no problem going through the above mentioned steps with the help of CF-Auto Root & Odin. Not sure if it's any help here, but just wanted to post my thoughts:)
[Galaxy S 5 General] stonecold36067:
Will this work with the at&t version?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Slopeslosh:
I can say with certainty that OTA updates don't work on Sprint/Virgin Mobile phones if the KNOX counter is tripped, for what that's worth.
[Galaxy S 5 General] COfatboy:
The short answer is no. Go to the at&t section and read all about it,

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/help
[Galaxy S 5 General] Stolly08:
How bout the Sprint S5? Will the op process work for that?
[Galaxy S 5 General] EdKo66:
Anyway of rooting through Mac? Done loads of rooting in the 'old' days, but now I'm clueless.
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
If you're connecting your device to a computer to root, the chances are that you're using Odin.......

Odin and Macs don't tend to play nice together....

You'd be better off finding a Windows PC.....And probably pre Windows 10 too.....

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 General] *Detection*:
Yea, ODIN and Macs have never been successful from everything I've ever seen, it always fails, needs to be a native PC
[Galaxy S 5 General] spam.anonym:
hi

are the USB-driver not needed anymore (for ODIN)? or where i can find them?

im new to Samsung rooting.

edit: found them ^^
[Galaxy S 5 General] Mr._Happy:
[/COLOR]

I have had great success using Odin on my Mac. Partitioned drive, Bootcamp and Windows 7 Professional. Works well.
[Galaxy S 5 General] spam.anonym:
can someone help me pls?

i got samsung-driver v 1.5.27.0 and want to install it, but windows 10 blocks the installation. how i can install the samsung driver? can i install them manualy?
[Galaxy S 5 General] silver s3:
HI, how i root it and change the recovery to my G9006V. Plz helpme

Enviado desde mi Nokia 1100
[Galaxy S 5 General] Samuel.v:
Any method for the SM-G900R4 us cellular varisnt, its running lollipop... desperately need root to use greenify and install a custom rom
[Galaxy S 5 General] -Majkel-:
Is TowelRoot working? I downgrade my phone to 4.4.2 and cannot use towelroot because my phone is not supported. I think that guide is usless if TowelRoot not working anymore. My phone SM-G900F G900FXXU1ANJ1, I will check on different firmware when I back home on version 4.4.2
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
Check the build date for the firmware on your device......

If the firmware was compiled after the end of June 2014 towelroot will not work.....

In which case, you'll have to flash a pre 06/14 kernel, towelroot it and then re-flash your current kernel

Read the first post of this thread.....

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

for full instructions

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 General] flameprincess2000:
Is it at all possible to get Cyanogenmod on my "SM-G900V" Verizon phone?

Yesterday.. I tried doing something with Odin and.. lost the OS on my phone, but recovered it..

Could someone help me root and such?

---------- Post added at 10:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:30 PM ----------

I don't know if it can help..

but, these are some links?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59957249&postcount=2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784880

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/verizon-galaxy-s5-lollipop-5-0-root-t3075261

https://inglele.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/samsung-s5-sm-g900v-by-verizon-root-recovery-image/

http://techchomps.com/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-on-the-verizon-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v/
[Galaxy S 5 General] omer925:
Sorry but I'm kind of a noob at this but how do I do step 3.
[Galaxy S 5 General] nipatti:
Hi!

I know this is really old thread but i've been trying to find a way to root my Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) for a really long time.

Bootloader = G900FXXU1POEH

Android Lollipop 5.0

Im from Europe if that's important :P

Can anyone help me?
[Galaxy S 5 General] keithross39:
For the F variant running lollipop see this post......

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=64961009

This WILL trip knox though.

http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
[Galaxy S 5 General] maelxiv:
duos possible?

i m trying to root my device which is gf900fd.. can i use the file for gf900f model in mine?
[Galaxy S 5 General] nipatti:
Thanks dude! you are awesome!:good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] hkkc:
G900FD duo sim

I have been trying to figure out how to get my Samsung to work on a frequency called AWS, with bands 1700/2100 MHz. I want to switch to another carrier but they use this AWS frequency and I was told my model does not work on their network. However, I can get a frequency flash and that would allow it to work on AWS.

Can it work? Some cell phone guys tell me no.
[Galaxy S 5 General] aurimasaz:
After trying to root on towelroot I get this message : this phone isn't currently supported

SM-G900F

Baseband version : G900FXXU1BOJ3
[Galaxy S 5 General] Mugsyfied:
Towelroot doesnt work

Hey Guys,

I have a SM-G900I. Its been running PhoenixROM for a G900F for 1 year now.....Smooooooth....

Towel root doesn't work....and never has.....not for the last 12 months, for this model.

Ive rooted several times with CF Auto Root....perfectly every time if you follow the simple instructions here: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/

CWM or TWRP recovery....all good.

Happy Non-frustrated Rooting :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] venkatsiddhartha:
hello guys. .

I have 3 problems regarding my Samsung galaxy s5 SM G900H . .

1)I have recently rooted with cf auto root via ODIN. . BT by default I got super su version 2.68 which it beta app. . .even play store have version2.65 as latest version. . .super su keeps on asking for binary update. .when I try to update it normally,it always gets failed. .

2)I thought if I could install cwm/twrp recovery I could install super su version 2.65 and fix the binary issue. . I got the cwm recovery and flashes it via ODIN. . .cwm was installed. .BT it shows mount issues and seems to have reading SD card issues. . I can't backup to my SD card or so. . .

this is the text which I see when open cwm recovery. . .even when I installed Phil's recovery from rashr recovery tools. . ven Phil's recovery showed same issues. .

3)I have installed flashfire in my Samsung galaxy s5. . it shows the following warning. . .

I just want to backup my current stock ROM and move to s6 ROM for my Samsung galaxy s5 SM G900H. . .if you have any working alternatives feel free to suggest. . .

please help. .
[Galaxy S 5 General] jtkc:
Apps2sd in playstore enables write/read/move to e xternal sd.

Im new to rooting i didnt see busybox installed in your list of apps,

If you need the external sd storage enabled

Apps2sd has busybox loaded into its app

smg900r4 on tapatalk
[Galaxy S 5 General] arsal_93:
Guys i am currently on Stock 5.0(older version) and would like to inquire that if i flash stock(newer version) is there any chance that i might corrupt my efs ?

Note: I have not rooted my device currently
[Galaxy S 5 General] Grillrippchen:
CF auroroot

Hey,

I want to use CF to root my 900F and i am a little confused which version i should use.

May you help me?

My baseband is G900FXXU1BOJ1 and my buildnumber is LRX21T.G900FXXS1BPC3

Thank you for your help ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] arsal_93:
If you find out the method to root your phone, please let know as well
[Galaxy S 5 General] cihilt:
Why do i need odin,

can't i just use adb, im on linux and don't have odin available.
[Galaxy S 5 General] collinsgemdict:
Hello there.

I have exactly the same phone, im looking the same method.

If anybody know something about the root, custom recovery - knox no matter - please help us!

Thanks!

BR: Collins
[Galaxy S 5 General] Samuel.v:
So I'm confused with what android version your running, are you on lollipop or marshmallow?

This method might not work on the marshmallow firmware, it works well with the lollipop firmware.. havnt updated to the MM update yet so I wouldnt know,

(1) download Odin 3.09... Or the latest

(2) Download twrp (the latest version is 3.0.2-2).

(3a) PUT PHONE INTO ODIN MODE VERY IMPORTANT

(3) Run Odin as administrator,

(4) click on AP section,

(5) find the twrp IMG file you downloaded...

(6)Click start at the bottom, remember to leave the little checkmark boxes alone, leave them how they are...

(7) Now you download the latest super su zip and flash in recovery :) this is how I rooted I would try it... If anything goes wrong flash the stock firmware for your device