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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Aou:
I need to know:

After rooting the device, is the counter incremented on the first, initial boot (i.e. immediately)? Or does it show "custom" (or whatever the s5 version is) on the 2nd boot?

On the I337, this "custom" flag was easily averted by simply removing SysScope before it had the chance to flag the device (see my old thread here). Therefore, I'm curious if the S5 behaves the same way. I'm curious if it's possible to obtain root and keep the device from ever incrementing the counter.

Lastly, I haven't seen a definitive answer on this yet: can we odin-back-to-stock, and if so, will this revert the counter back to zero again (just as it did on the S4)? Never mind, I found this. That's terrible news. Further, it seems that chainfire's auto-root is installed via an odin flash, therefore immediately tripping the counter? But I still wonder, if there is another way to achieve root, will the bootloader realize this without the help of SysScope? ...

Many thanks, friends.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] idtheftvictim:
I think you answered your own questions, but....

If you root with Chainfire-Auto-root, the KNOX flag will immediately trip, and you CAN NOT reset it.

No one has figured out how to reset KNOX at this point. Even on the Note 3 that has been out for quite some time.

So far no one has provided a different way to root without tripping KNOX on this device, with the Note 3, there was root-de-la-vega which could root without tripping KNOX. Maybe you can look into it and see if you can implement the same rooting exploit on the S5?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Aou:
I did some quick googling on the root-de-la-vega, and it appears that such a method will definitely not work - see this. It doesn't mean that something else/similar might not be found, but finding that sort of thing is far beyond my skills or patience.

I wouldn't give up hope just yet. The fact that we have unlocked bootloaders from the get-go gives some confidence that there might be a way to either tricking Odin again using a similar method, or perhaps somehow replacing the entire boot chain with something a little "dirty".

Further, if someone could find a software vulnerability that could be used to obtain root without flashing anything through Odin, I would imagine that this would be our ticket.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] bori1030:
My phone has ANCH update will this work on that?thanks..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] idtheftvictim:
Yes, the root is based on that firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] km8j:
What I'm really worried about is ota updates.... is it easy to unroot and will that allow me to take the ota? What if I remove system apps? Would I back them up with titanium and restore before ota?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] bori1030:
Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] tenxo:
Honestly, why worry about OTA'S! You wouldn't want to take it anyways just because. You would want to wait to make sure the ota doesn't break something, or do things like locking bootloader, patching root methods, etc.

Yes, backup apps then you can freeze or remove them, then restore later if you want/need any.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] km8j:
Is it easy to unroot?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] tenxo:
Fairly easy. You can ODIN the stock firmware, root free but KNOX flag will remain tripped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] spr061:
Confirmed

Knox is tripped but i dont really care, im running the base rom that was released. i still need to find the STOCK images for my device... really dont plan on going back to stock but thanks for the good work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Xx_Joe_Wireless_xX:
will we ever have a way of resetting knox counter?

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] mistical:
I'm sure it's being worked on or will be done soon enough.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Derzicom:
I wouldn't bet on it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] tech128:
In case anyone is still wondering about tethering, you might want to check out my thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52198652

It worked for my friend's S5 I did it on today.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ramzy101:
How do you still update your phone from an official update from Samsung if your rooted because it keeps saying you have modified software and can't update it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] mistical:
You can grab future updates through Samsung Kies then re-root again after.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ramzy101:
Can I update my phone while rooted or do I have to Odin back to stock first?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] traconite:
Download not working

Download links taken from main thread:[/QUOTE]

The link is not working, it won't download, I get: Failed- Network Error.

Does anyone know of a mirror or has it and can share it?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] mistical:
You can update your phone while rooted in Kies.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] jjlean:
Never seen these?! What do they do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] sleeplessknight:
Cannot root on G900T

I've been trying all night, on various USB ports and various cables, to get my brand new SM-G900T to root using this method, to no avail. I've tried flashing via Odin 3.07, with Samsung USB Drivers v. 1.5.42, and all that gets me is the "Firmware Update Download Failed" message. After some trying, I was able to get my phone back with a stock Samsung firmware flash, but I'm kind of curious what I might be doing wrong. Odin seems to get about 90% of the way through before printing "FAILED". My phone's various versions are:

Android 4.4.2

Baseband G900TUVU1ANCH

Kernel 3.4.0-964333

Build # KOT49H.G900TUVU1ANCH

SE for Android Status SEPF_SM-G900T_4.4.2_0011

Security Software version MDF 1.0 release 2, VPN 1.4 Release 1

Anyone else having similar problems?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] beachbum40:
Just curious I rooted my SM-G900T and in down load mode where it says triped Knox warranty it says 0×1 (4) I no its triped since I rooted and it went from 0×0 to 0×1 but what is the (4) stand for?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicknsxy:
I just switched from att and just finished setting up this phone. Can anyone confirm that chainfire method gives root for NCH. I need to be able to write to the sdcsrd
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] _Gir_:
Use this if you're only looking for root. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784025

It only takes one minute and it won't blow Knox. I did it last night without issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] docfreed:
Best Way to Check if Knox is Tripped

How do we check to see if Knox is tripped?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] _Gir_:
One option is in download mode. Turn the S5 off, then hold volume down + menu button + power button. It'll show a prompt screen, choose continue. Whola you should see a 0x0 among some other info.

To escape, hold power until the device resets.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Kjc99:
Hey guys quick question I have a Sm-g900t and live in Alaska. There are no T-Mobile here but our local carrier (GCI) is selling these 900T S5's.. My family just upgraded and all of our phones have the Knox tripped 0x1. Anyway so if they know what they have done they won't be able to reset it. Will the cf-auto-root work for my non T-Mobile Sm-g900t? I have been flashing for years but a little hesitant this time. I'm guessing it should because it is pretty much the same phone with out the tmo logos.

1. Will auto root work?

2. Why would they be selling 1000's of new Galaxy S5 with Knox tripped?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] MadRocker:
Works fine on sm-g900t

*#197328640#

yes 100%

*#27663368378#

no, using wifi calling while testing this codes.

*#2263#

yes 100%
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dgross1123:
little help

Is there anyway to root and .install custom recovery and all tht without triping KNOX
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
The answer is NO.. You can root without tripping knox. But the minute you install a custom recovery, custom rom or anything custom ( anything but stock) will trip knox and your counter. Please read as this has been answered time and time again. Google search is your friend.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dgross1123:
Ok so did why did knox not trip on G900A when i installed recovery and roms
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Because they use Safe Strap / rom slots to install a custom recovery and roms onto att phones, ATT has locked down bootloaders and tmo does not. They just have knoxs to worry about. Since you can easily root tmo phones, there is no reason to use Safe Strap / rom slots or even come up with a way, as most dev and owners of these phones dont care about knoxs. Knox is only a concern when you want to warranty work with samsung, or if your company requires the use of Knox.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] SolidSnake916:
I have a SM-G900T, Is there anyway of rooting using Stock 5.0 And remove the Icon Knox puts on the phone. I read triangle away can brick the phone. I don't care about the warranty as T-Mobile don't care when JUMPING or exchanging. Thanks for any help ahead of time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] liquidsnake54:
So I went to T-Mobile store today and bought myself Samsung Galaxy S5. I was hoping to root it and flash it with Cyanogenmod rom. But when I brought it home i noticed that the model number is actually SM-900T3. Can I still use this CF-Auto-Root on it or am I screwed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] addict4life:
cant get this to work no matter what i do

i tried everything and followed the instructions to the letter.

can it be the antivirus i have on my phone? Lookout and Clean Master are both installed?

any ideas would be appreciated.:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] KoubaK:
You're better off following this thread....

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/compilation-s5-g900t-stock-firmware-t3042400
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Playb3yond:
If this method of root method trips the knox kernel flag, Isn't there a way to reverse engineer it? Sorry for the noob question

Sent from my SM-G900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] KoubaK:
Why would you want to reverse engineer the root method? Should I infer that you implied devs should find a method to not trip Knox or to reset the counter? That may actually be a valid question for devs... if any of them are working on a method to reset or not trip the counter.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Playb3yond:
I'm implying a Knox counter reset
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] sameog:
gang, I just odin'ed the newest 5.1.1: G900T1UVS1BOL1_G900T1TMB1BOL1_G900T1UVS1BOL1_HOME.tar.md5

I also odin'ed cf auto root. Phone booted up fine. Do I really need to install supersu or am I doing too much?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] redhonker:
what does "THIS WILL TRIP KNOX COUNTER TO 0x1" really impact? Does it mean it voided warranty?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Auronis1:
I've tried this a few times on my 5.1.1 900T running 900TUVS1FOJ4

I see the red pirate android guy, it says installing SU, rooting, etc.

My Knox counter has tripped

I reboot and can't see SuperSU in the app drawer, try to install from Play store and failed

Any ideas what I'm missing? Last time I did this was on a Droid 4 :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] piffdaddy420:
I havent been in the rooting/custom rom game for a few years because i never wanted to trip this knox bs.

but now i decided to root my galaxy s5... i am having trouble. i used this CF-Auto root. I followed instructions, used odin in download mode, loaded the file. etc.

My phone reset with:

"Recovery booting" (in blue) ...

"Recovery is not seandroid enforcing" (in red)

"Set warranty bit: recovery" (yellow)

And it will not allow me to do anything anymore. (only download mode actually works now). I tried loading it thru odin again, still the same error.

What should i do??? i would like to root it anyway possible, idc how. i am down to load a new rom on it. i am down for whatever.

PLEASE HELP!!! thanks.,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ruinairas:
same issue. it would seem that they have locked down the newer galaxy s5 (T-Mobile) phones...I just want Cyanogenmod because the stock firmware eats my battery life crazy. I can't install that, can't flash a custom recovery, and can't even root my phone. I'm about to smash my phone against the wall.....tripped my warranty but my phone is still 100% official status (it begs to differ....)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Also [MENTION=2992652]piffdaddy420[/MENTION] [MENTION=7330767]socalslimjim[/MENTION]

You should just install TWRP with Odin and use TWRP to flash supersu zip, that's more or less what cf auto-root is doing anyway. Boot your phone into Odin mode (home, vol down, and power), connect your phone to PC with USB, and install twrp-3.0.0-0-klte-klte.img.tar with Odin (AP button, auto-reboot option disabled). When the status bar is filled, you need to immediately boot into TWRP without rebooting system (this is where you hold down home, vol up, and power). In TWRP, install supersu zip file.

If you reboot to normal android before booting into TWRP and flashing the supersu zip when TWRP is first installed, the operating system will overwrite TWRP with the stock recovery, and you have to try again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ruinairas:
Alright things are working now. I am now on cyanogenmod. Thanks for the reply. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] socalslimjim:
Same boat

Same exact situation here. Have you figured anything out?

---------- Post added at 11:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:12 PM ----------

When I try to open that file in Odin it just stops responding or gives an error (which is in a language I do not speak) Any suggestions?

Also had to edit the post because it contained url's
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] thisisapoorusernamechoice:
Make sure you're using Odin 3.10.7, not an earlier version of Odin, make sure you have the .tar file and not the .img file, and if it still doesn't work, try an earlier version of TWRP (2.8.7.0 also worked for me when I first rooted)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] oneohm2:
This only works on KitKat 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ShinySide:
Works in 6.0.1 if you go to chainfires site and download it from there. Link in op is extremely outdated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] djnzlab1:
Hi,

Silly question why are the newer versions are using

Their method of rooting , if I attempt to run cf-auto root it breaks ROM?

The newer version used in ROMs seems to be rooted but its not a sticky every time you open

a app it request root....

Rooted ROM but not bound to boot?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1118niranjan:
can u pass the link >
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] djnzlab1:
Dear Galaxy S-5 T Mobile

If your testing a Rom with root feature installed

installing CF-Auto Root may create a boot loop

to many features in custom Roms are linked to

Majestic style root, be sure your Rom supports

This root method works 5stars on stock galaxy

Ron's. But if your Rom uses a built in Root check

with your Rom forum before flashing.

A newbies 2cents....

Duh?

I prefer this root method on stock roms:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] bigboss954:
ive tried rooting my phone just now and when i do it just stays on the black samsung galaxy s5 screen and wont budge, what am i doing wrong? i got the file from chainfire website and im also using odin 3.10, what am i missing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] pctechtv:
I followed these steps. It went as described. I had to figure out how to get out of Boot Loop. After I am right back at MetroPCS stuff. Wasn't that supposed to be removed? Thanks
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Mr hOaX:
Battery Monitor shows you how much time lasted each battery percent, during charge and discharge.

It also shows last charge cycle information:

Start charge percentage

End charge percentage

Total charge amount

Total charge time

Estimates how much time it will take to charge X battery percentage

*** This app is not developed by me, it's a share ***
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Mr hOaX:
||== DOWNLOAD ==||​

=>v2.1
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Mr hOaX:
||== SCREENSHOTS ==||​

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[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] Mr hOaX:
Yeah mate :)
[Nexus 5 Themes and Apps] nebulah:
Yes ! You are awesome! Great work mate :good::good:

Edit: Thanks for the share :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] NeoMorpheus1337:
Personally, after the Note 3 DE fiasco, I would not even bother buying this.

Just a little poll to see how many more share my opinion.

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsu...ition-verizon?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=dlvrit
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] JoeFCaputo113:
For those like me not on T-Mobile and the DL Booster is disabled... This app that has been around for a while, does EXACTLY what DL Booster on the S5 does. The Dev kindly enough is giving out the pro version of his app for FREE on XDA! This app is, dare i say better, because it allows for 3G+WiFi downloads as well as 4G LTE+WiFi. Super Download

**You need root for some features to work so just wait a week or so until root is available and you'll be good!!**

EDIT: Root is already available for the Sprint S5! :good:
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] eyecon82:
what features are needed for root? thanks
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] JoeFCaputo113:
Ask the Dev brotha!
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] Beastn:
Download Booster works. Install apex launcher and add a short cut on the home screen to turn it on
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] zune70:
The option for download booster is there but at the moment it does not work. A fix is being worked on right now. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2719582
[Sprint Galaxy S 5 Themes and Apps] papadunit:
RevelationOmega got the intergrated download booster working http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2719582
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
I've modified some previous scripts to automate rooting and twrp. Special credits to wootever, thecubed, JackpotClavin and possibly others.

Step 1: Go to Settings, About, Software information, and tap Build Number like 6 times to unlock developer options.

Step 2: Plug in USB cable to computer, check Internet connection, Ethernet

Step 3: Go to Settings, Developer options, and check USB debugging. Wait for pop-up and Allow USB debugging.

Step 4: Root your device by steps listed below.

Step 5: Run your one click recovery options listed below.

Download for Windows: Tested on Windows 7 64,32 bit. Probably works on others.

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ROOT

One Click Root, 10b, 11a, 12b ota's. Follow steps on screen.

http://bit.ly/P5Bv2C

One Click Root for 24a, ioroot25:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869&nocache=1&z=7334539103321731

Stump root for 26A:

http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906

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RECOVERY for 12b

One Click custom recovery TWRP for 12b ota. If your on 11a, do OTA first. Must have root also.

http://bit.ly/1jL99WB

Then flash this in recovery if you wants TWRP 2.7: Thanks MindRocket

http://bit.ly/1gHz80Q

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RECOVERY FOR 24A & 26A

KITKAT 24A & 26A OTA FREEDOM RECOVERY

Installs custom recovery TWRP 2.7 on KK 24a update to be able to flash Roms. Also mods partitions to enable twrp to run.

Special thanks to JackpotClavin. He made this possible.

Step 1: Use iroot25 to root 24a Kikat. Use Stump Root for 26A.

Step 2: Use MD5 checker to match MD5. If it does not match, DO NOT RUN. YOU WILL BRICK.

Step 3: Unzip KitKat Freedom zip and run from Windows.

RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Download:

KITKAT-24A-FREEDOM.zip

MD5: e525a258ec1b8d06d42d2ef3d59a22c3

http://bit.ly/1hci4vS

Use MD5 checker apps from play store or...

MD5 File checker tool download for windows:

https://mega.co.nz/#!oI9lnaKK!awKao0BixC0BALdA6w4fwQnwP1VaJTX0AXyxorkh0QA

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RETURN TO FACTORY STOCK

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
[Verizon LG G2] JJT211:
Niiice!

Oh and First!
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
I've had these for months now, but have been too lazy to post. :)

They made all my testing of roms super fast after doing the .tot restores.
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
How dare you hold out on us.

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth
[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
Nice. Now maybe there won't be so many stupid questions about how to install recovery. Props to you man.
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
For reals, I do feel bad. Always had some rom or something going on. Finally found time today!!!!
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
I'm just busting your stones.

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth

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Edit : sorry, misread and thought you said no there won't be.

Wishful thinking is good but I wouldn't hold my breath sir haha

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
True, installing a custom recovery is complex. This makes it dummy free.

I have an auto click tool also for JackpotClavin 24a kk hack for twrp also, but its so dang dangerous it could brick your phone. It writes partitions.
[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
Good point. I'm gonna save this thread address and will just post it over and over if someone posts about recovery or root. No matter what they say. I will just post this. Bahaha
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Better off not releasing it to the public. Someone will find a way to brick their phone with it.

Good to know though if someone who does have a solid grasp wants it, mayhap they could pm you

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth
[Verizon LG G2] Mindrocket:
Nice man ! Thanks for your continued good work.
[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
This is why I went the 24a route by using Malidus 2.0. Felt lots safer that way.
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
I like to think I have a pretty good grasp on things and the concept behind it, but I didn't want to risk it either

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth
[Verizon LG G2] SimsDelt:
Maybe this is a dumb question. But since we have used the upgrade path via Malidus and its "prep" flash (which was 24a baseband and partitions). When other Roms are developed for true kit Kat on our devices (also eventually) will we be able to flash from where we are at considering for all intents and purposes we are on the 24a baseband?
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
There's a way to have the auto script check the MD5's after copying to the phone, but the coding is so complex I could not figure it out.

This guy here did it for the Spectrum, which we could alter his coding and make it for G2. Maybe JC can look at it.

http://androidforums.com/spectrum-a...20-bootloader-pwnage-tool-lg-spectrum-4g.html
[Verizon LG G2] Lawlrus:
Yeah, that would be pretty awesome for it to be able to auto check. I've only recently started to check md5. Then again my old phone ran bootstrap, so I wasn't really scared about anything.

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth

---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:34 AM ----------

Ideally yeah, we should be able to dirty flash from micro or okibi's ROM, but until its tested, who knows.

Sent from my Vs980 running Liquid Smooth
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
We don't know. Probably not and would have to take the same approach again flashing those higher partitions to make the radio work with any new rom.
[Verizon LG G2] ECrispy:
Thank you for this!! As a new G2 owner this will help me a lot. Am I correct in assuming this is the same procedure followed by tools like Flashify? i.e. copy the Lokified recovery image to device.

Looking in the zip, this is TWRP 2.6.3.4. So after this, to get to 2.7, we can get the official TWRP flashable zip, boot into recovery and flash that. Since I don't believe a Lokified 2.7 exists. Right?
[Verizon LG G2] MicroMod777:
Everything has to be lokified. If it isn't it can potentially brick your device. I've been on this same recovery twrp for all my testing and building of roms and never had a problem.

These are one click tools. Just do the steps on 1st post.
[Verizon LG G2] ECrispy:
Does it install TWRP 2.7? The line in the batch file says 'echo [TWRP 2.6.3.4] for LG G2 by Wootever modded by MicroMod777' which is why I'm asking.