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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] iced327:
Backed it up (just in case) and then uninstalled it after I successfully re-rooted. Thanks so much!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zachbnonymous:
Ok, so maybe I missed it, but here it is, anyway. My S5 is already on NK2 build. Im seeing some people have had luck with devices dated after June 3, so I'm wondering why I can't get root. Any help out there?

*Ok, so I found what I was looking for. If anyone else comes here looking for the same thing... http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/update-verizon-s5-t2976178/post57904602#post57904602
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Solaryclipse:
Did you ever get it rooted successfully?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zachbnonymous:
I haven't had the time to sit down and get to it. Seems more complicated than the other phones I've rooted. And unless I missed it, there's still no unlock process for my build, and I'd like to just do them at the same time.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Solaryclipse:
Don't know if this helps at all but what worked for me is:

1. Get the OTA update like normal

2. Use Odin to flash the original NCG Kernel

3. Use TowelRoot to root

4. Use Odin to flash to the latest kernel (NK9)

This has worked for me for every update so far.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zachbnonymous:
I'll keep these in mind when I dive into it. Many thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Krayvon:
is n12 and ank2 the same?

just picked up a s5. hardware version g900v.05.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
NI2 is the older 4.4.4 update. NK2 has bug fixes over NI2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tumbleweed65:
Dang I've been slacking.... I need to update mine I'm still on NE9
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
I was on NE9 till a little while ago. I was using AllianceROM but I switched to Eclipse and needed to update to NI2. There isn't a need to update unless you have to for a ROM or for VoLTE.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] lehthanis:
I'm confused. I'm on ni2 now and never rooted. There's an update available but I haven't taken it.. Do I need to flash nha (step 1) only to take ota back to ni2? Or can I just start at step 3 and flash ncg kernel?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
I believe you can take the OTA to NK2 (which is what the OTA is) and flash the NCG kernel and go from there.

Sent from my Eclipsed Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ibrubeer:
That is correct. You should only need to do the whole procedure if you have a custom Rom, or something like that. I was stock, took the OTA to NK2, and started at step 3. It was easy.

swyped on my GS5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] lehthanis:
I ended up doing that but didn't and haven't yet taken the ota to nk2. If I take that ota will I lose root? Is there a way to keep root after taking that ota?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
After you take the OTA, flash the NCG kernel with ODIN and root like normal. Then, after rooted, flash the NK2 kernel in ODIN.

Sent from my Eclipsed Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] lehthanis:
Ahhh ok, where can I find the nk2 kernel?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] PHiiLiZz:
Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Andresakapaco04:
Hello there i have a question...im currently on ne9 rooted i want to update to the latest firmware wich i belive is ni2...i would like to know wich steps to take cause i dontt want to ruin my s5 also beacse i cant take over the air updates because im not living in the U.S and my phone wont let me take updates wich means any update to my phone i would have to use odin.... any recomendations im rooted and on ne 9.....???
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] TheBrownHornet:
Now that the Verizon s5 is on lollipop is there a way to root it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Metroba:
Step by step guide is here.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] DopeShow:
ok ive done every step and i now have 5.0 on my device and rooted but my question is, when i booted up the phone for the first time and i go to SuperSU Pro and i do not get that pop up asking to disable knox so my question is, is knox still disabled from when i was on kitkat or do i need to disable knox again?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Yes.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Xianoth:
So that was less than helpful.

Is it, "Yes,knox is still disabled from when i was on kitkat?"

or

"Yes, you do need to disable knox again?"
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
Run Busybox install and then SuperSU again. The same happened to me.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jerseymk2:
I don't mean to be out of line if I am. I have been a long time HTC user and just came over to the S5 camp. I picked it up last night, and can find almost zero info on a step by step guide, to rooting G900VVRU1ANK7, or if its even possible. I am pretty sure that when I bought the phone, the woman at verizon accepted the first update to NK7, as i rejected the 5.0 update. If someone can point me in the right direction, a thousand thank yous will be in order. (also the fact that nitro has a eclipse rom on this phone makes me extremely happy.)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jerseymk2:
With NK7 on my phone, would it be still possible to Flash the NCG in Odin than towelroot, than flash back to NK2, or even NK7?

If I wasnt at work, i'd be busy trying all this at home. I am just curious as to what people know/think will work. Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
yes. I did it, but I'm back to AO8.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jerseymk2:
From NK7 can I flash right to NCG, or do I need to flash NK2 in between?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
You should be able to Root from NK2. I heard of people getting fresh devices on NK2, and being able to root. Look for MisterXTC's guide on it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Should be able to use the NCG kernel method with NK7. Just not OA8.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] badassbart 101:
NI2??

What are all the exact steps for rooting my g900v running 4.4.4 G900VVRU1ANI2 KERNAL VERSION SEP 14??

Odin 3.09 won't load an error message in Chinese pops up and Odin comes up and disappears. 1.84 works of Odin.

BTW I don't mind wiping the data on the device it doesn't take long for me to get it all setup.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] h2osun:
Your Odin executable file is not in the folder with the supporting files.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] badassbart 101:
Do I have to use odin 3.09?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] RKramden:
yes I had problems with. 07
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Alex Feldmeier:
I'm having a problem updating to the new Android L OA8 OTA. I currently have root on NK7 but when I try to take the OA8 OTA update, it fails to install. Any suggestions? I do not have any special recovery and rather not deal with that if possible. Also, after I get OA8 installed, will I be able to root by flashing to NCG kernel, rooting, then reflash OA8 kernel?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
Try this
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] myedroid:
Hey all.

Running build number KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANK7. Looks like kernel date is Jan2 2015.

I have seen a few posts about flashing kernels with Odin, using towelroot, then reflashing nk7? I am lost a bit, and would love for someone to point me to the right posts with the right information on how to get this s5 root-able.

Thanks a million guys!

***EDIT***

From what I understand, This Thread should be what I am after, but I don't have my NK7 kernel to flash back to instead of the NK2 it references. Also, since I am just flashing the kernel, i shouldn't lose apps installed, contacts etc right?

***EDIT 2***

Following the link above, and using one of the NI2 links (retail I believe) I was able to search for the title of that file, simply changing the NI2 to NK7 and got a hit!

Problem is, I am not sure where this is from...

ASSUMING this is a valid file, I SHOULD be able to do the following, correct?

Download Odin 3.09

Flash the NCG kernel found in this thread.

Run the towelroot apk to root.

Follow instructions in this thread to get Safestrap working.

Flash the NK7 kernel I found.

DO NOT ake the OTA update to OA8 (Lollipop).

Follow instructions in this thread to update to OA8 and keep root?

I just want to have an idea that I am even going in the right direction before breaking my phone :D
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Cat McGowan:
To avoid suffering through erratic behavior and error messages because the wrong kernel is installed, I would reverse step 4 and 5; i.e., flash the NK7 kernel before installing Safestrap.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Anti_Seabear_Circle:
I'm trying to root for the first time from 5.0 (OA8), but I could only find how to do so if you were trying to maintain root access. How do I go about doing this? Do I have to Odin to 4.4 to use towelroot, and then Odin back to OA8, or am I missing some important steps?

EDIT: Or can I just do a complete factory reset?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] M3ntalPurg3:
If I'm not mistaken and you just got your phone from Verizon, either brand new or replacement, it will have been updated with the newest software that plugs the holes for root. I don't think you can just Odin back. If your phone is already on OA8, you're just f'd...at least until some Super Hero Developer can find an Android L exploit.

Anyone feel free to correct me on this one...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Anti_Seabear_Circle:
Not sure if I'm reading too far into "just got," but I've had the phone for a year and I did the OTA to OA8. Does this change anything or am I just boned?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jayjr1105:
I'm also interested to know if being on OA8 means you will never have root. Got my phone last month, never rooted and updated 5.0 a few weeks back. If you could ODIN back to 4.4 and do all the dancing around to maintain root, that'd be awesome.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] threevolve:
I swear, Samsung has become Apple with this bull. I've had my S5 for five days and I regret buying it. I may take it back to a Verizon store and swap it for a G3 or a One M8, as I have little hope of the Verizon S5 ever having its boot loader unlocked, which means it will never have a truly clean ROM. F$ck you, Samsung.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Anti_Seabear_Circle:
I agree, Nova runs like ass on 5.0 for some reason, but my alternative is Touchwiz. I'm still holding onto hope that the Nexus 6 will be released Feb 26th for Verizon, however unlikely that is at this point. With all of the issues I've been having, and potentially impossible to root if OA8, I think this is the worst phone I've ever had.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jayjr1105:
Isn't it more Verizon than Samsung? I feel like other providers phones are typically not so locked down as Verizon's.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] threevolve:
In my area, I can either have Verizon or ATT, or I can have little to no signal.

It's Verizon, but it's also Samsung's willingness to be complicit in the bootloader locking. The LG and HTC phones on Verizon aren't locked out like this.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
If you are on OA8, just Odin down to NK2 and use the old root method, then flash the prerooted OA8 ROM in SafeStrap and then flash the OA8 kernel. I'm on rooted OA8.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Anti_Seabear_Circle:
Where can I get NK2? And old method referring to towelroot, correct?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] myedroid:
Thanks for that!

So this should read as:

Download Odin 3.09

Flash the NCG kernel found in this thread.

Run the towelroot apk to root.

Flash the NK7 kernel I found.

Follow instructions in this thread to get Safestrap working.

DO NOT ake the OTA update to OA8 (Lollipop).

Follow instructions in this thread to update to OA8 and keep root?

One final question. If i flash the kernel, it changes nothing but the underlying kernel for the os, so all my apps, contacts, media etc stays on the phone. Some apps may not run properly if there is a dependency on the previous kernel, but this should be set to rights once I reflash the kernel? Just don't want to lose data to root without knowing its going to happen, so that i can back up specific files.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Right. Or you could flash the full NCG firmware. Any one works. Look at the post before this one for links to files.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jayjr1105:
Are you on 5.0? Flashing a KK kernel on 5.0 would break it wouldn't it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] myedroid:
Sorry, from a couple pages back:

So I am on KK currently. I could not find anything for NK7 specifically and so wrote up a quick step by step to hopefully verify for myself, but to have something in this thread for those that come after me. :)

I have successfully run steps 1-6 and am currently running a rooted NK7 kernel. I am debating, now that I am here, on waiting to do the OA8 update, until we have some sort of recovery.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 5ft24:
If you follow the instructions as written, it works fine
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ernieg92:
From a couple of posts back....

I've been away from the rooting/customizing fun for awhile and have never rooted a Samsung, so please forgive my ignorance. :eek:

I'm looking to simply root and remove bloatware (plus get access to TiBU). After looking at a number of forums, the above post seems like the most logical, and consistent with what I've read elsewhere. If I'm not looking to flash another ROM or move to Lollipop (though probably will later), do I just complete 1-4 above (and reject VZW 5.0 OTA update) to get a rooted Kit Kat S5? I'm currently on build NK7 with Kernel 3.4.0 dated Jan 2015 so not sure if it's even possible at this point.

Thanks in advance for any help!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] myedroid:
Yes, I was on the NK7 build and ran through those steps (1-6).

I did not move to Android 5.0 because for now, im happy with KitKat and some form of recovery. Follow those steps (1-6) using the links i provided and you will end up with a rooted KitKat S5. :good: :D

***EDIT*** Oh, and I also have TiBu installed so you could remove bloat once those steps have been followed.

See the below from the first part of this thread for apps to remove:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ernieg92:
Is the SafeStrap installation (step 5) necessary for rooted Kit Kat? Looks like development may have stopped on it. I'm not looking to install any other ROMs for the foreseeable future.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] myedroid:
Nah, I just like having a recovery. You can do 1-4 and be good.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ernieg92:
Thanks for the info!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ernieg92:
Worked like a champ!

I forgot how much fun it is to have control over the device I purchased. I'm half-tempted to install SafeStrap and play around with a custom ROM or two!

But, for now, I'm just going to enjoy my new-found freedom.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] john_bonham:
So my phones build date is past that listed on towelroot (jun 3, mine is jan 27) and I'm not on version ANE9, (I'm on g900vvru1boa8) is there any hope for me? Modstrings maybe?a strange downgrade path?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ridenickel9:
Yep.... I'm still rooted Kk N12... waiting for the day we can have a recovery before I go to 5.0....:cool:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
This has all you need to know.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] john_bonham:
awesome, thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bswides412:
My wife has NK2. Will the above directions apply to this version, or can I merely use towelroot with out any additional steps? She is looking to remove the update reminder for the Lollipop update for the time being.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
yes
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bswides412:
Yes to the above directions, or yes to just Towelroot?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
You will need to follow the instructions to get root.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Juxto2010:
lollipop

Does this method still work or can you not drop the kernal back from Android 5.0
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Rapunzl:
You flash NK2 kernel to get into safestrap, and after doing what you want to do, use SS to Reboot to Download mode. Flash OA8 kernel or firmware.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Redflea:
Looking to purchase a used S5 soon.

For unrooted phones, are there any bootloader/OS versions I need to avoid if I want to get root/recovery?

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] gyxter:
That step breaks the private mode feature.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] putney1477:
Thanks for putting this together. I'm sure it will helps lots of people :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tangoboyz:
SDM Manager i do not see???
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] xdAinu:
Thanks, good collection. I would like to see 2 more things added atm. I'm not on a verzizon american note 3, but an international n9005.

1. Could you make clear what people with an international n9005 should do regarding the security updates and OTA updates? I'm not sure if it's the same procedure.

2. Could you add another point where it is explained how to revert the root. Something like: i rooted with towelroot, but i want everything back the way it used to be. How do i do this? I guess freezed apps should be unfreezed again also.

I found a extSD write tool that has been published today on xDa, maybe you can add this tool too in your topic. See: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2785663
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] popkurn611:
I'm using xposed and my s-health has been working fine. Not complaining just wanted to throw that out there that it has been working fine with xposed installed

Sent from my *ROOTED* GS5!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Hitch_Itch:
Has anyone tried this root method on the Verizon S4 with all the latest OTA's?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tangoboyz:
Edit Build.prop

The S Health fix is:

Once you find the build.prop file, look for the “ro.securestorage.support=true” line.

Now change the line to “ro.securestorage.support=false”.

What are people using to edit that line? I tried ES File Explorer and it says i can't save once edited... Thoughts??

NM i got it....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] elliwigy:
try it n let us kno.. i dont think itd break your phone it just wont work if it wont work.. or search as im sure someone has tried it before
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tpike:
FYI the APK responsible is SPDClient.apk and the associated odex is SPDClient.odex for those who want to rename/delete via root explorer
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] aholeinthewor1d:
yes I did right after it came out. I traded my nephew my s4 and $100 for his s5 so I downgraded it back to mk2..took the official OTA NC5 and then rooted with towel root just fine
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
what modules are you using...just curious
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] opeth2112:
How long does it take to disable Knox? Mines been running for over 2 mins now.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
are you using Verizon S 5? that is what this is for right now

I don't use private mode but ill try andbconfirn and update

right now this specifically for the Verizon s5 since this forum is specifically verizon. maybe I'll add other variants later but I didn't want it to get out of control. sorry
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
I think I read somewhere you need USB debugging checked off. but it'll work. I need to update OP later I'm just working with little time right now. I'll be around to it later
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] popkurn611:
I'm using rootcloak and wanam

Sent from my *ROOTED* GS5!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
and you have no lag or fc when launching s-health?? touché lol
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] popkurn611:
nope! weird I know. maybe its because I haven't updated shealth? take a look below

Sent from my *ROOTED* GS5!

---------- Post added at 02:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:01 PM ----------

I'm on version 3.0.0.0068

Sent from my *ROOTED* GS5!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
yup that's it then. pretty sure if you update it'll Bork....then you'll need to fix
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] popkurn611:
I just won't update it haha thanks

Sent from my *ROOTED* GS5!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
if you use it for day to day I would. some of the updates fixed the accuracy of it. if you need help with doing the lag fix I can help you through PM if you do update it
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Nope. All versions are rootable.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tkdmarine:
Please Help Noob Status

Like the title says I need help rooting my Verizon Galaxy S5 SM-G900V. I once rooted and flashed my old Galaxy Tab but it was forever ago. From what I am reading I cannot root my phone because I have already done the OTA update for Android 5.0. Please if someone could break down the steps Noob style for me so that I can root my phone that would be great thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 5ft24:
Go back to the first page of the thread. Spells it out.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pyrite123:
Damn, I just traded in my old S3 for a new S5. It's also on ANK2... and I can't find anything on it. I'm assuming there is no root for it yet? Should I take the OTA to lollipop?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Vekter:
Welp, took the OTA a few weeks ago and now Towelroot is saying my phone is incompatible. Can't even use the modstrings to root it, it just straight up says "nope". Any love here? I can't figure out what's going on.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3068546

Follow this to update to Android 5.0 and keep root
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Vekter:
I don't already have root, though. :(
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pyrite123:
I noticed it says in the thread "if you do not already have root..." to flash that specific firmware using odin. This method will work with ank2, correct? Just making sure that's what you were pointing me at.

Also thanks very much.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
Right. That method works for all versions. If on NK2, just flash NCG kernel in ODIN, run towelroot, install SuperSU, flash NK2 kernel in ODIN, install SafeStrap, then follow the directions from there.