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[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] FtaWolf:
If u using Art runtime TB want work correctly. Try using Dalvik runtime instead.

At&t how about unlocking Bootloader on SM-870A ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mrkb510:
Thanks, I had a feeling that's what it was. I kinda wanna keep ART tho, read that it has faster app processing or something? I just went and renamed the .apk files to .bak, read that should be fine to disable too.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] johnny_chimpo:
what are my options

I currently have a verizon samsung galaxy S5 with G900VVRU1ANE9

what if any are my options to root this device all i really want is to be able to use tethering app i stilll have unlimited data

and i dont like foxfi tether
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] landshark68:
Umm, it's right here in the general section. The title of the thread is even "How to root G900VVRU1ANE9". Really tough to find:

http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] johnny_chimpo:
firmware vs kernal

sorry I just wanted someone to confirm I have been out of the loop for a while. If went and got a phone from big red would I still be able root as long as it has this firmware? is the is the kernel not relevant to the firmware could you explain if you have the time or at least point me in the rigt direction. thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] landshark68:
If you bought the phone from Verizon and it has the NE9 firmware you just need to follow the directions in the thread I linked and you will have root. Not sure what you mean about the kernel not being relevant to the firmware. If you are referring to what it says in the towelroot thread about the kernel needing to be before June 3, the thread I linked details a work around the person who wrote the thread discovered. You will flash an older kernel to root, then flash the NE9 kernel after rooting.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zoandroid:
Just a thought -- When you first run TIBU it tells you to enable USB debugging. Did you do that? I think it is needed for things to work correctly. I think you also have to enable installing apps from unknown sources if you have not yet done that.

If you aren't aware, USB debugging is hidden under the developer mode until you go to Settings/About Phone/Build Number and then tap on it 7 times.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Romanog4:
Towel root is the way to go. So easy. Takes 20 seconds
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] maharajak:
Used it and quite happy, no issues so far.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bootchSS:
Towel root giving me "this phone is not supported" error. NE9 updated. Any way to do this without flashing?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] SCClockDr:
Not that I am aware of!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Romanog4:
Any way to do what?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] eragon5779:
I think root. And no. If you are on NE9, you have to reflash.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] NANDjustice4all:
Just to warn anyone that purchases a new Galaxy S5 from Verizon, as soon as it is activated it will automatically start updating to NE9. Get the phone from the person selling you the phone ASAP and

force stop

the update and put the phone into

Airplane Mode

as fast as you can. This will avoid having to flash NCG ( Directions Here ) to use towelroot.

After you root, install a root explorer app and go rename \system\app\SDM.apk to SDM.apk.bak to avoid the autoupdate again before you take the phone out of Airplane Mode
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] john_cena163:
does it root 4.4.4 ?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
No, NCG 4.4.2 only. For 4.4.4 you can flash the NCG firmware to root and then back to NHA (4.4.4)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Hasherx1:
So I am on ncg and rooted.. if I take the 4.4.4 update. I would flash the ncg kernal. Root. Then flash the nah kernel back to keep root on 4.4.4?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] landshark68:
Yes
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ergalthema:
Is this really still the best list of apps that can be frozen? If not, how about an update?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
If there is a better list PM me ones that have been tested. This was basic debloat for all the Verizon crap while still keeping the system in tact
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ergalthema:
It's confusing because there are huge lists like the one found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514703
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
Yes that is more of a serious debloat but that takes away from some of the features. My list was just to get rid of the Verizon bloat while still keeping the overall Galaxy S5 software in tact. I can not really use your link since it is from the S4 forum. While the phones may be similar and im sure some of those apps are. All it takes it one wrong freeze/delete of something to blow someones device up.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
Yes that is more of a serious debloat but that takes away from some of the features. My list was just to get rid of the Verizon bloat while still keeping the overall Galaxy S5 software in tact. I will take that link and add it to the bottom., Thanks.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] powerplyer:
New 4.4.4 with NHA

Hello,

Just got my S5, and rooted with NHA (after some pains). Installed Busybox...

Would like to know if Safestrap-KLTEVZW-NCG-3.75-B03.apk would work for the NHA. I was planning on running the TW KitKat 4.4.4 ROM. In addition, has anyone tried Xpsosed on 4.4.4?

Thanks in advance for the help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Chopstix9:
Yes. I just upgraded this morning. Xposed & Wanam working fine. Not sure if I needed to but ran the sdfix app first since I odined back to stock. SD can't be read only to install Xposed. I am just running Xposed and some modules. No safestrap or busybox ...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] powerplyer:
Ok thanks I choose that route as well. I did not do the sdfix.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] studpuppy102:
Searching for answers for rooting this new ota. Is it rootable? Same process as the last? Odin new ota flash an old kernel? Root flash new kernel? I didn't see the op updated and been reading through the last few pages

---------- Post added at 06:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

Never mind. I'm on the latest I was in hope Bluetooth issues would be addressed
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] putney1477:
Which sd fix app did you use? You odined, then Ran the app and went from there?

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] hilllomax:
I must be reading this wrong or just a noobie. How do I update to 4.4.4 and keep my root?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Chopstix9:
just put sdfix into search @ playstore ... yes, I odined NE9, took the NHA update and followed rooting protocol from there.

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You say U R reading this wrong but you must not be reading very much at all if you don't know how to get the 4.4.4 update and root !! A little research will answer all of your questions. I have read many people say they had problems after un-freezing apps before rooting NHA so I just did a clean wipe. Rooting NHA is the same as rooting NE9.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pego99:
This is a bit confusing.

If you are in airplane mode how do you go to the towelroot site to do the root?

If you are in airplane mode how do you install a root explorer or anything for that matter.

After you rename the SDM.apk and leave airplane mode how can anything be downloaded from the play store?

Isn't the SDM.apk used for play store downloads?

Please someone explain this in more detail please.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] NANDjustice4all:
You can quickly download tr.apk and a root explorer (I use ES File Explorer) after you kill the update and before you enter airplane mode.

Or the safer way is to simply download the apks for towelroot and a file explorer on your PC, then transfer them to phone via USB.

As far as the SDM (Samsung Download Manager?) Play store works fine without it. I believe it is just for Samsung updates. I haven't noticed adverse affects of disabling it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 5ft24:
When I took the OTA it says I am on NI2. still able to Odin the ncg kernel to root it. Odined back the NHA kernel.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 5ft24:
Screen shot
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pego99:
This was helpful and I was able to get root but there some tips that might help.

I bought a new S5 of fleabay and I put the microsd and sim from my S4 into the S5 and started the phone and after I signed into my wifi the update started so I went to the download manager under the app manager quickly and stopped/quit the application. A message appeared telling me the update was stopped and how to update it manually later. It appears that the phone will not try to automatically update again?

I also put the phone in airplane mode as the phone started downloading all my play store apps and I was worried that the system update would start again. But there is a chicken and egg problem here as I needed a file explorer to rename the SDM.apk file and I needed a file explorer to run towelroot even though I had placed the apk files for a file explorer and towelroot on the micro sd card but I can't run them without a file explorer.

So because I did not have a file explorer I had to get out of airplane mode turn the wifi back on and let the play store load all my apps until it loads astro and es file explorer and root explorer. It took a while to download all my apps but thankfully the phone did not attempt to update android again. After it was all done I was able to root the phone with towelroot and rename the SDM file and then set everything up.

I love the S5 but the S4 was a good phone too but the S5 is better.

Thanks everyone for help and assistance.

One question is I have Android 4.4.2 but what N** version is that?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zoandroid:
This is an interesting situation. Suggestion for next time, or for others getting the S5. Put copies of the APK files for whatever utilities you will need, such as Root Explorer, Titanium Backup, etc. right on the SD card before you put it into the new S5. :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pego99:
Yes I did that but Android does not come with a file manager so those apk files on the microsd card cannot be run until you get a file manager from the play store and I found no way to get just one program from the play store as the play store was busy downloading my 100 plus apps so I had to wait for this full download to finish. Is there some othet way to fun a file on the microsd card without downloading a file manager from the play store?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zoandroid:
You are right. Rats. I didn't think of that, and the issue is even more complicated by Google deciding to derail the ability to run SD card files until you root and do the SD fix. Sorry. I forgot I had dealt with all that when I got my S5. Other than using something like ADB with a PC connected, not sure what to suggest aside from what you did. They keep trying harder to take back total control of our devices like they had in the flip phone days. Someday we'll probably have to vote with our wallets and simply refuse to buy this stuff until they quit their draconian conquest.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pego99:
Yup but the solution is to force stop the update and it looks like it never tries again even after a restart so that's good.

So then

start the phone force cancel the update via apps manager download manager very very important

use the play store to get get a file manager and root explorer and root checker

root using towelroot test root with rootchecker

after you root, use the root explorer app and go rename \system\app\SDM.apk to SDM.apk.bak to avoid the auto update again

enjoy the best phone until the S6 :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] NANDjustice4all:
Android does come with a file manager, it's called "My Files". It does not allow access to system files, but it will let you run towelroot or any other apk from your download directory.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Zoandroid:
Thanks for that heads up. :) But exactly what is the path to the downloads directory you mentioned? Because I'm betting it is within internal storage, not the REAL SD card. If so, we're right back to needing SD card access to load the apk onto the phone. Unless maybe emailing the apk to yourself might work. I do that often with files, but I've never tried it on an un-rooted device that cannot fully access its own SD Card.

Or perhaps you could transfer the apk using a USB cable and PC, into the internal storage.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pego99:
Is this what you are looking for?

after you root, use the root explorer app and go rename \system\app\SDM.apk to SDM.apk.bak to avoid the auto update again

But I am not sure that the "my files" app can see this directory

But you can put any apk files on the internal memory but I would put at the root directory to find quickly but this may not be necessary read further

It also seems to me that the critical thing is to stop the update by force stopping the update download by force stopping the download manager in the application manager.

It looks like this auto update is only tried once so once you force quit that you can proceed to the towelroot website give the security permission and root.

Then get from the play store root checker and root explorer

So this way you do not have to manually put any files in the phone.

Anyone else want to comment?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] bad bone:
File manager (stock) allows access to both external and internal storage yes external sd card so you can put apps on your sd just make sure you allow unknown sources problem solved

http://bit.ly/1brshoa
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] NANDjustice4all:
In My Files if you press "Device Storage" you can access the simulated SD card portion of the internal storage (/storage/emulated/0/) Or you can press SD Card to access a real SD Card (/storage/ExtSdCard/).

These are the only folders you can get to in My Files. You cannot access any system files. This is fine for installing programs because the downloads directory is found in the Device Storage named above.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] pego99:
My suggestion is to forget using "my files".

Start the phone immediately force stop the download manager under the applications manager.

use the play store to get get root explorer and root checker

using the browser go to towelroot.com

towelroot will download you will have to give permission to security to download and run

root using towelroot. test root with rootchecker

after you root, use the root explorer app and go rename the SDM.apk file here

\system\app\SDM.apk to SDM.apk.bak to avoid the auto update again

enjoy the best phone until the S6
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mastridonicus:
I just got an s5 and it comes with 4.4.4 ( NI2 ) on it. Is there a way to root when it comes this way? I'm going to try muxing some instructions to see if I can flash back to the exploited kernel and then root, but if anyone has experience, I'd love to know.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] warpedmind0u812:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55495211
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dccrens:
warpedmind0u812,

Please let us know how this works if you do it.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] landshark68:
warpedmind is not the one doing it. He simply provided the link for the person who was asking how to root 4.4.4 NI2. Mastridonicus is the one who will be following the instructions in the thread linked. And you can read the thread for yourself to see it is working just fine for everyone who does it. No need to wait for mastridonicus to tell you how it worked. Read the thread, follow the instructions, and find out for yourself it will work for you.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] dccrens:
Thanks landshark68. I should have read it more in depth. I have read the other thread but have not seen any results from someone starting with a pristine 4.4.4 NI2.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 5ft24:
Question. There are several apps I use that used to work fine until KK. They say they cannot open on an insecure device. On my S3 they ran just fine with root and KK.

Any way to fake them into working?

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
You can use RootCloak, its an Xposed module. you can select it as an app to be hidden from root privileges
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] con100:
nevermind I'm dumb
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Number 6:
What's the best way to stop the update on my phone it already downloaded it unattended as I'm a noob totally thanks in advance for any help.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Stvnx7:
Guys - I have an unlimited data plan and I want to upgrade to a new phone. I was wondering if I'd be able to get free WiFi or USB Tethering with the S5.

I really hate the locked bootloader but I don't think there are any other alternatives for Verizon (I'm not going iPhone).

Thanks for the help!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
I'd wait it out. There a decent amount of devices coming oout within the next month. Droid Turbo, Nexus 6, Note 4, Xperia Z3. Unless you are 100% set on the S5, i'd hold out just so you can see what comes of these devices
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jcbofkc:
Thank you to OP. The revisions were perfect. My phone has never been happier.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] cr6:
Yes, you can get fee WiFi tether by rooting and using Xposed, or simply use FoxFi.

You don't needed an unlocked bootloader. The only people who say this anymore are those who haven't used one of the latest flagship models. Rooting is getting more rare with today's smartphones. (Especially flashing roms)

Simply rooting the S5 is all you need, you can do everything else as far as modding goes, with Xposed Module, Titanium backup and a third party launcher. But, if you want a rom, there are currently 4 TW Roms available to flash via safestrap. The S5 is an amazing phone, but not buying it simply because you think you need an unlocked bootloader is crazy talk. [emoji3]

Good luck with your decision! [emoji106]

S5 tap'n
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] mlin:
Oh but an unlocked boot loader is so nice to have!

On another note, my wife is fed up with her S5. I'm going to tinker with it and see if I can improve her user experience.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] :
If you are rooted on NI2 Odex or Deodex you can flash this to remove the teather lock without having to install xposed. Safestrap is required to flash this.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] tombepa:
Deleted, wrong thread
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 1967ls2:
I'm on 4.4.4 rooted. I deleted the stock calendar since I use the google calendar instead. Now none of my calendar updates are present from my outlook or google calendar. Do I have to reload the stock calendar back onto my device? I've been searching all over the internet for it. Can someone upload it?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] 5ft24:
The custom ROM has to use the stock kernel of the version you are on.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] TeamSpeakUser:
What are the current methods to root if your kernel version is after june third and is there any way to flash a kernel that has a date earlier than june third so that I can use towel root?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] jdrch:
Any special instructions for rooted 4.4.2 (NCG) with Xposed + SD apps?

So I've read the OP instructions as well as this thread http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201

My S5's details:

rooted

NCG baseband

Android 4.4.2

Stock TouchWiz firmware

Never been OTA updated (bought in late April 2014)

Knox removed using Titanium Backup

Xposed & Busybox installed

Apps on the SD card

Full write permissions on SD card

Are there any special instructions/pitfalls for my case, or should the standard instructions work? TIA!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] gatorhater73:
I'm sorry, but I'm not sure what that means. My device is running stock rooted NCG, no changes. Since I'm on a Dev edition, to flash a custom rom, I have to flash a kernel as well. I've followed the developer's instructions to the letter regarding how to flash, what kernel to flash, etc, but I still have no service on any custom rom. Only on the stock rom I'm running now can I get service, and that's basically what they oboe was running out of the box, plus custom recovery and SuperSu... can't imagine what I'm doing wrong, but it just seems like I'm missing a step somewhere. Do custom ROMs need to have a modem flashed as well? If so, does it matter which one?
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Believe if you are on a DE that flashing a Non-DE kernel and 4.4.4 will disable your DE status...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] didureboot:
Kprice8 is correct. Your developer model will then be the same as all the subscriber models.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BigBot96:
If OP is still keeping this thread up to date, I've got some updates if you feel like it: I'm (MrHyde03) now known as BigBot96 and ROM (SlymHyde) has changed to OptimalROM :good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
Yeah im still lingering for now.....at least until i get a Nexus 6. I need to put some updates into the OP. I'll try and do some today after I flash Eclipse :)
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] BigBot96:
I hear ya there... been kind of eyeing that myself. No worries, just thought I'd chime in but whatever really.. lol:good:
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
Op updated 12/9

Updated op posts with some new roms and some updated instructions. Anything missed pm me. I will probably be ending my support of this post once i get my nexus 6 in the next month or so
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] Franzie3:
Ooooops wrong reply
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] NJPanda:
yeh this didnt work....

i tried to root my VZW S5 SM-G900V. tried to run geonets program to install towelroot and it said that my device wasn't yet supported..??..!!

can ANYONE please lead me to a thread that will show me how to root my version of the S5.

I love this site but its getting way too difficult to navigate and find what you need. Yes i searched the threads but as i said there are so many threads on this site it isn't as easy ass one would think to find what you need without pulling up more threads that i don't need...
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
Then clearly you missed a step. I have heard of several people lately who have had success rooting Brand New S5's.

You flash the NCG stock stuff, then root, flash the NI2 or NK2 tar and kernel, then flash the NCG kernel, root, and then flash the NI2 or NK2 kernel again.....
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] NJPanda:
yeah thanks but what you said doesn't make any sense to me at all LOL... i just need a method as easy as others I've seen. LOL seems when i am ready to do something easy it doesn't work for me and i have to take the long road.. Just want to root this phone that's all
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] kprice8:
http://xdaforums.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/safely-upgrade-root-4-4-4-nha-volte-t2879348
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] iced327:
GS5 UNrooted overnight??

Got a GS5 yesterday, successfuly followed the Towelroot for NI2 procedure and was able to remove bloat, use root exporer, etc.

It appears that last night my phone automatically downloaded and installed a Verizon update (I got a notification of success in the morning, and my recent apps bin was clear indicating restart) and now I've LOST root. I still have the custom unlocked padlock boot screen, but both TiBu and Root Explorer are telling me they lost root access.

Now what? Can I just redo the process and it'll be rooted again?

And how do I stop this from happening again? Did I miss a step that would have prevented an automatic no-prompt update?

Attached is a screenshot of my About Phone screen, if it helps.

Thanks for your help, guys!!!
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ridenickel9:
There isn't a step that was missed, but for future if you want to avoid auto updates free this apk in TiB.

It will prevent this from happening again.
[Verizon Galaxy S 5 General] ibrubeer:
Go to this post and follow the links to root your phone: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57904602

There is even a YouTube video or 2 to show you how to do it, which is very helpful. Especially, you redo the process listed in three link I sent, but flash the NK2 kernel in step 6 instead. Easy!