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[Nexus 5 General] meangreenie:
Backup:

adb shell

su

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst1 of=/sdcard/modemst1.img

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modemst2 of=/sdcard/modemst2.img
[Nexus 5 General] Dirk:
Worked for me! (Completely stock 4.4.3, ART, using v1 of Towelroot)

Now i can finally block ads in my Browser again. :good:
[Nexus 5 General] Jazzo333:
I used this guide and got to step 12 with the download getting stuck at 0% like a few others posted. I had root access at that point so I went ahead and used the Bootunlocker for Nexus devices app to unlock the bootloader then used ROM Toolbox from the playstore to flash the latest TWRP. Everything worked perfect :) I'm rooted, unlocked and running a custom recovery without any issues
[Nexus 5 General] camerona:
This did not work for me.
[Nexus 5 General] danarama:
You're not going to leave any details about your system or the symptoms you got?
[Nexus 5 General] ShadowCodeGaming:
Just let me clarify this: This guide is outdated and should not be followed anymore.
[Nexus 5 General] danarama:
Because the exploit is patched?

Maybe request a lock?
[Nexus 5 General] ShadowCodeGaming:
The exploit is still fine, its just that supersu has been updated and causes some trouble with the flashing of binaries etc.
[Nexus 5 General] FunDionysus:
So shouldn't this be mentioned at the VERY TOP of the OP?
[Nexus 5 General] demam:
Just want to help in giving my experience...

I did the method given above and boy it works like a charm...

Found a little bit trouble in installing twrp which then prompt me to install cwm recovery from cwm manager...n after that flashing twrp recovey in it n then updating my supersu zip and to finish it off.... Install nexus unlocking bootloader to unlock my nexus...

At that time..my nexus are on the official 4.4.3..

Now i am happily flashing my second rom...mahdi rom 2.7.. Tq for OP...
[Nexus 5 General] ShadowCodeGaming:
It definitely should.
[Nexus 5 General] camerona:
Sorry perhaps you're right it literally did nothing. Towel root did not reboot my phone nor root it. Nothing happened. Sorry I probably should have clarified.
[Nexus 5 General] meangreenie:
Towel root v2 doesn't reboot phone but does work. Just press the make it rain button.

Install SuperSU from the play store afterwards and you'll get the 'grant permissions' dialogue when apps request root.
[Nexus 5 General] audioslim:
This is exactly as I've done. If I'm not going to flash any ROMs etc do I need to worry about not installing a recovery etc?. Mixed messages around these parts!
[Nexus 5 General] danarama:
I suppose it's personal preference but root gives you access to system level parts that something could break so recovery imho is a must
[Nexus 5 General] audioslim:
At the moment I only want an ad blocker. When I want to start playing aka out of contract I'll go the correct way. No problems with that. I've been flashing all sorts from here since my HD2 (Still used by Mrs its legendary and bullet proof)

-developers app
[Nexus 5 General] swat4samp:
Because supersu has been updated and causes problems while flashing binaries, you said that this is an outdated method. Now what if i install superuser app by clockworkmod after rooting with towelroot? Does it work that way? Why only Supersu is mentioned here? Please someone answer me.
[Nexus 5 General] ShadowCodeGaming:
You can simply install towelroot, click the button, install SuperSU, install twrp manager, flash recovery thru that, flash your superuser zip, then uninstall SuperSU.
[Nexus 5 General] swat4samp:
So this method still works right?
[Nexus 5 General] ShadowCodeGaming:
Yes, but it is unnecessarily complicated
[Nexus 5 General] the.teejster:
I don't understand how this is unnecessarily complicated ?

Confirmed this today on Android V4.4.4

1. Go to settings -> Security and enable 'Unknown Sources'

2. Download this apk: http://towelroot.com/tr.apk

3. Install the apk on your phone using your favorite file manager.

4. Open it, click the "make it ra1n" button ... ROOT obtained.

5. Download SuperSU from the playstore. (This will provide the safeguard for any malicious apps trying to take advantage of root access)

6. Once installed, open it. If it asks to update, click the 'normal' option. It'll give an error. This is good.

DONE ... You now have root access (which is the topic in this thread).
[Nexus 5 General] rkkaranrk:
Yeah this thing still works just tried it.
[Nexus 5 General] explorer-10:
Bump. Will this still work once lollipop is installed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyagu:
Has anybody tried rooting using the newly released towel root on the Tmobile S5? They said you can root alot of models without triggering Knox and should work with any phone with kernel build before june 5th.

Please let us know if it worked for you.

(I didn't make this) Links:

http://towelroot.com/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] aooga:
It works. It was confirmed by someone in that thread, but I don't have the link. It shouldn't trip knox either.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] elesbb:
Root without tripping Knox? Thought that was impossible as Knox is in the bootloader.. Hmm.. May take a look at this when i get my S5. I don't have any sort of warranty on it as i got it from swappa. But interesting.. Wonder what Sammy is gonna do bout this since they just got a number of devices confirmed for enterprise due to knox.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyagu:
I can confirm this, I have just rooted my Tmobile S5 and my knox flag says 0x0 I'll post a picture in a second. This method works for us.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] eris_roote:
Works great! Can't comment about Knox as mines already tripped, but root is super easy as the tethered method as well
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] kevinpag:
Knox would probably be tripped once you install a custom recovery though
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] saleandoli@aol.com:
I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.:o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] elesbb:
lol. You quoted my thoughts? haha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] koolboyztn:
yes u rite because they only grant root access, but bootloader still locked therefore they still cant flash any custom recovery yet, so knox not tripped yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] saleandoli@aol.com:
Hahaha I've been accused of being curious but never smart hahahaha:laugh: I've seen your posts through out the S4 forums and your a great asset to the community I would like to hear your thoughts on this root process before trying it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Reynaldinho111:
Sure you can root without tripping Knox ... Its custom recovery/kernel that'll get you though.

Sent from my SM-G900T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] elesbb:
Ahhhh i understand now :P sorry wasn't thinking xD

But everyone says its working so i was gonna try it too. In terms of detail, i think its just a kernel patch. I haven't read the specifics. Just thought it was awesome to have multiple root methods :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] saleandoli@aol.com:
It was I who wasn't thinking, thank you for your input on this. Heck, if your willing to give it a go I'm going to also, thank you:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
I can confirm that it worked for me, rooted without tripping knox. everything official in download mode and also in settings knox 0x0 . had to use this su as the playstore one is not updated. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip HAPPY FATHERS DAY ALL!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
Rooted. Didn't trip knox. Extracted Superuser.apk from here ? download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip and now I can use root apps like all my other Android devices! Even reads official under device status.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1iwilly:
hello to all

i don't want to sound like a broken record, in asking but is it confirm that it doesn't trip the KNOX.???my t-mobile phone is only 2 months old and i'm still making payments on it

thanks for your help and especially to the developer for your hard work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
My post right above yours isn't confirmation enough? Lol ? ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dynospectrum:
But if you can't install custom roms, where's the fun in it ;]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] mike96789:
After rooting how did you you flash supersu from the link posted above?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Corw1n:
towelroot on on other phones

They claim the root should work on other phones, but no luck on my s3 mini

Maybe its the different folder structure it uses..pitty tho

Any of you tried other phones with this ap?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1iwilly:
dam ok my excuse i just woke up and no coffee.LOL thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
Didn't flash it. Extracted the apk and installed it

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I'm fine with stock. I just like having root access for apps that require it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] devoidx:
With this root, can we still get updates via OTA or Kies?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyagu:
OTA updates usually checks your the signature of your /system so the OTA will most likely fail. You can always flash the stock rom with odin(which doesn't trip knox) and then update through OTA or Kies.

That being said you will lose your root.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
It should still work if you don't flash custom recovery. Device status still says official and checking for software update doesn't give that warning about being modified.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
Finally!!! Louder volume without having to flash a zip file.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
install

the apk

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You can also install new firmware from sammobile with mobile odin pro. this will allow you to keep your device rooted. use the everoot option . Im not sure if that would trip knox but i do not think it will as mobile odin does not touch the bootloader.

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ota maybe but it probably will fail the install, kies probably will update . both methods if sucsessful will definately unroot your device. i would recommend using mobile odin pro to flash any new firmware as you can keep root . also it does not touch the bootloader so i dont think it will trip knox
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] djricekcn:
I haven't done anything rooting in a long time so....what should I do after I use this root? For the life of me, I can't remember what I did on my previous device. recommendations and if needed, links to it would be helpful.

much appreciated....and is there anyway to remove some of the tmobile limitations once rotted (such as data tethering, etc).

also, is this the GEOHOT thing that everyone's talking about
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Chuki82:
On my latest devices I've basically rooted and stayed stock.

I can use this and root, and if I fudge something up use Odin and restore using a full stock tar, and not trip Knox, correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] aooga:
Yes it can root NE6. And VOLTE still hasn't been rolled out on the S5.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] em0ney14:
mobile odin has been giving users issues with the firmware/modem sticking

yes, towel root is developed by [MENTION=3280118]geohot[/MENTION] and team

T-Mobile Galaxy S5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Olleo:
What if next update patches the kernel? Do you think someone can prepare an updated ROM with old vulnerable kernel and it won't be recognized as custom? I am not strong in the flashing thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Olleo:
I did that and it tries to block KNOX for 15 mins already. Is that ok??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyagu:
The questions in this thread make me sad. The guy up here didn't know how to extract a zip file...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] slicknsxy:
When that came up I pressed cancel. Status still says official
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Olleo:
Seems that Samsung blocked blocking for security reasons :) I have no idea if KNOX is disabled or not, but anyway I do not use it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
if you are rooted and would like to retain that root .NEVER TAKE AN OTA FIRMWARE UPGRADE. ALSO NEVER USE KIES TO UPGRADE EITHER. THE NEXT OTA WILL MOST DEFIANATELY UNROOT YOUR PHONE . AND THIS TOWEL ROOT EXPLOIT WILL BE PATCHED.THUS PREVENTING YOU FRON ROOTING WITH TOWEL ROOT AND NOT TRIPPING KNOX.

MY ADVICE IS TO PURCHASR MOBILE ODIN PRO FROM THE PLAY STORE. DOWNLOAD WHATEVER UPGRADED OFFICIAL FIRMWARE FROM SAMMOBILE OR SAMSUNG UPDATES. EXTRACT IT AND THEN COPY THE MD5 FILE TO SD CARD.THEN FLASH WITH MOBILE ODIN PRO. MAKE SURE TO TICK EVEROOT. EVERROOT WILL ROOT THE UPDATED FIRMWARE AS IT IS BEING FLASHED .

MOBILE ODIN DOES NOT FLASH PIT FILES OR BOOTLOADERS. SO I SERIOUSLY DOUBT THAT IT WOULD TRIP KNOX. THE ONLY ISSUE I EVER HAD WAS SOMETIMES HAVING TO INSTALL SUPERSU FROM EITHER THE PLAYSTORE OR CHAINFIRES SITE.

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go to settings /about device and scroll down to se for android status. If it says enforcing than knox is not disabled . If it says permissive than it is disabled. I personally did not disable knox because i prefer to have official status for warranty purposes . If you disable it your phone will be custom. And you may trip the knox flag in the bootloader voiding your warranty
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Olleo:
Thank you for that post. In fact my phone already tried me three times to start the update to KitKat and I started to search what would be the consequences - you've cleared that out. So I need to search for the clean debranded KitKat for my N9005 and load it via Mobile Odin Pro (I already got it for SGS2 some time ago) checking the everroot option. One question - while debranding, I am forced to wipe all data - will the root rights survive debranding?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
I disabled knox and device status is official. But since using Towelroot my Samsung app store no longer works.

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*edit* adaway was stopping the Samsung app store from working properly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
try to sign out of your google account an d then sign back in. If that doesnt fix the playstore you may need to install playstore again. Or just enable knox? NEVERMIND

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probably yes but there are never any guarantees
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] TheArtiszan:
What did you do to disable KNOX?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyc1231:
Question by disabling Knox can we install a custom recovery and the counter will still be 0X0 right or will it still trip Knox?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
no, custom recovery will most definately trip knox
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] koolboyztn:
once unit flash custom recovery, it will tripped your Knox the your counter will be 0X1.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyc1231:
Thanks I guess I'll have to wait for some Dev to find a way on how to reset the count
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
First time I opened superuser it asked me to disable and I clicked yes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] docfreed:
I got that message also and ignored it - did disabling Knox increment the Knox counter?

I managed to update the su binary by installing the superuser apk from Chainfire's "UPDATE.SuperSu 1.99r4" zip (extracted the apk)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] seattlestexan:
SUCCESS!

TowelRoot worked flawlesly, downloaded Chainfire's new SuperSU, and am up and running. Status Official, KNOX 0x0. Was given the option to flash a recovery, but held off until there's confirmation that it won't trip KNOX. Very, very slick this! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] _Gir_:
Disabling Knox in super su does not trip it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] TheArtiszan:
Cool. Good to know.

And it sounds like we can now modify system applications without Knox tripping too right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] das7982:
Yes. Working perfectly on tmo
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] philliman:
Knox is 0x0 and device status is official. Check for software update still working as well
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] rockingondrums:
I'm not going to bother quoting everyone from every page, but flashing Philz recovery through ODIN does NOT trip your knox either. It didn't on mine. It was only after flashing the super user zip from chainfire from the recovery that tripped it.

If I wasn't hopping on a 3 week trip in a few hours, I probably would've used towelroot on my replacement device (insurance for cracked glass). Oh well, I don't intend on needing warranty repair anyway.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] watchout5:
Worked Perfectly

I did this followed all the instructions and it's doing exactly what I want it too now. My main reason for wanting root was to get rid of the warning messages about closing the back cover and battery flap and with this method I was able to install Xposed and modify those messages to never come back. Super SU hung on disabling knox but it seems I didn't need to at least to get this mod to work. A++ work really happy I didn't have to trip knox.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] njdevils28:
How did you block the pop-up using xposed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] mistical:
The Xposed Module to do this is called Xposed G-Touchwiz. You can also hide the notification bar and the S Finder and Quick Connect buttons.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EliteNewbz:
Has anyone's phone began to lag? After I rooted it then installed the chainfire's SU then installed xposed modules; my phone started to lag. I restarted it, but the phone still has a delay for everything. I also used TB to uninstall a lot of bloatware and as well as install Adfree (ad block for root).

I don't wanna factory reset... However, it looks like I might just have to.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1iwilly:
i have a dumb question once you do the root then install su and it gives the option to turn off knox has anybody notice what is the diff if you do and don't.if you choose block is this the message=knox warranty void you get look at pic.and if you choose no should it stay normal.??? thanks again
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] watchout5:
I went and played GPS video games on it for almost 2 hours and saw no lag. I wasn't doing anything crazy though, that will come later tonight but no lag problems and no battery issues. Everything's been great. Went into the game at about 90% battery and finished with 45% which is very normal for this kind of playing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nyc1231:
People from the Verizon version was saying, it was the S Health app you just have to freeze it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] _Gir_:
Restart your phone and re rerun SuperSU. I had the hang on Knox as well but after the restart it was successful.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Avera6:
I downloaded the towelroot app and it worked as advertised I have root and my root apps work, what I don't understand is why they don't ask for permission. I don't see a super user app and I wonder if it will leave my phone vulnerable. Is there a super user app that I need to install. Any answers would be appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EliteNewbz:
Go to the play store and search for SuperSU. (Chainfire is the author)

Yep that was it. Had to edit the build.prop
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
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While I do like being able to make quick and easy modifications by using the the xposed framework. I find that it makes my phone lag and breaks some apps such as s health and privacy mode. it also takes longer for the phone to boot. xposed framework is also not compatible with ART. while ART is still experimental I understand that many believe it will become the default runtime . therefore for the sake of having a phone that performs well and does not give me errors. I decided to not use xposed. it just isnt working for me the way it should.

have a read http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...finally-remove-dalvik-and-set-art-as-default/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1iwilly:
well i took the plunge on my t-mobile s5 did the towel root method working flawless. no lag or hang ups. install su expose framework,adaway titanium back upset cpu,xprivacy. rebooted a few time phone still fast will update if later on **** starts happening oh by the way i install one app at the time while testing for lag
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] TheArtiszan:
NF6 was just released via OTA from t-mobile and kies starting tomorrow.

Has anyone got a chance to test it on that yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
NF6? The newest build i have seen is NE6. perhaps that is what you are referring to?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] TheArtiszan:
No they just released nf6. It says about it on their support page.

It enables volte on the device.

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I would need to change back a few system files before I could try it since I changed out the framework and a few other things on mine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
i JUST READ ABOUT IT ON T MOBILES SITE. the strange thing is i cant see it in ota . kies . or sammobile . going to try to download from t mobile directly .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1iwilly:
ok i dowloaded the new file how do i uploaded to here.???
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dallasnights:
ok did update from Keis and now towel root will not root my s5

something changed somewhere, bummer

Anyone know what I can do if anything

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] TheArtiszan:
I have heard luck that people were able to downgrade to ne6 using Odin root and use mobile Odin to upgrade again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] LeKtRiCzzz:
Is it possible to put a custom recovery when using towelroot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] TheArtiszan:
And not trip Knox? No
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dallasnights:
ok i updated last night with Kies to the new firmware change with VoLTE

Now I see the date is after june 3, so I can not use Towel Root anymore

So how can I root now that I have updated to the VoLTE firmware, is that even possible anymore

Thanks all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ashraf sharif:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2790292

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2790292 please read

THIS DOES NOT TRIP KNOX

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2790292
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Shoulon:
You can use flashify (its a app in the app store) to flash a recovery like TWRP. However I haven't any idea if it ticks the knox counter. Never done it myself.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Vodkanakas:
confimed working on sm-g900t kernel may 24. knox 0x0 with root access:victory:. system status goes to custom. but if you uninstall root through the app it goes back to official. geohotz is the man on ps3 and android. definitely worth donating too as soon as I get the cash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ozziedog:
The bootloader is locked on T-Mobile Galaxy S5? I was told it was unlocked when I ordered it from BestBuy, guess I was given bad information. I had ordered it to use on AT&T guess I'll be sending it back as soon as it gets here. Thanks I have searched all over for that info. Thanks again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] bwast:
I believe the bootloader on the T-Mobile galaxy s5 is unlocked. Otherwise there wouldn't be roms like alliance and infinity under the Android development section in T-Mobile galaxy s5 thread

Phone: Samsung Galaxy S5 GM-900T

Rom: Stock

Kernel: Stock

Status: Rooted

Service: AT&T
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] djricekcn:
My system status says OFFICIAL but it;s rooted
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Vodkanakas:
In download mode it says custom. Should have mentioned that lol