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[Galaxy S 5 General] akdenizx:
Hey guyz, do you think this work with "G900FQJVU1ANG4" installed S5? Thanks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
It should work on any firmware but make sure you have ANG4 kernel with you
[Galaxy S 5 General] :
Hi. I downloaded "SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_1.5.5.0" to install it in my windows 8.1 laptop so PC Odin to recognize galaxy s5.

I read somewhere that we need to install the drivers.

But when I try to install them (it is an a.exe file), installation doesn't work and it ask me if I want to use compability mode.. (that also doesn't work).

What can I do? Maybe I don't need to install drivers in win8.1? Or is there a newer version?

Thanks ,
[Galaxy S 5 General] gee2012:
Have you disabled driver authentication verification in windows 8,1? Look here https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...=2YKEzfkZ3jQpVRSOY0KViw&bvm=bv.75775273,d.ZWU for how to. Ususaly Kies installs the drivers automaticaly.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Spidy1000:
Will this method also work for the new FW update G900FXXU1ANH6 for the 900F?
[Galaxy S 5 General] DaiDroid81:
Worked fine for me.

Having only had the device for a few hours and reading up on how to root this particular model, I was very pleased that the method works almost flawlessly. Did not activate KNOX as described. Easy enough to do.

:good::good::good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Please read the 1st post as it clearly mentions it work on any firmware abaove ANG2. You just need the kernel file for it for your current rom
[Galaxy S 5 General] collin2:
Hello! Unfortunately I'm experiencing a problem. My model is g900m and I followed everything including the recommendation to my specific model from http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-triggering-knox-2nd-method-t2843044/post54745709

But when I installed the old ROM (G900MUBU1ANE2_G900MZTO1ANE4_G900MUBU1ANE2_HOME.tar.md5) my phone bricked (loop samsung logo) and I couldn't access it.

To make the phone work again I needed to flash it again with the new ROM (G900MUBU1ANG3_G900MZTO1ANG3_G900MUBU1ANG3_HOME.tar.md5)

So I can't install root via towelroot, since I couldn't access the phone using the old rom.

What I need to do?
[Galaxy S 5 General] luizfeliperj:
You need to flash just the kernel from the old firmware (boot.img). Take a closer look at the instructions from post #1. It will tell you to untar the old kernel, create a tar.md5 file and do the same procedure with the new kernel.

After that, flash the old kernel, boot (maybe some FC may apear), use towelroot, gain root, check with SuperSU, flash the new kernel and that is all.
[Galaxy S 5 General] nikolaxxx:
Stupid question but i need to ask just to be safe... i have ang9, can i install any older kernel (before july) or only for my region (serbia)?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
you can install any kernel that is corresponding to your model prior to July, it does not depend on region
[Galaxy S 5 General] collin2:
Thanks so much! My bad english made me skip that part. You were right, my device is now rooted and Knox 0x0. Thanks again! :good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] nikolaxxx:
In Odin For pc when i extract kernel, where to put file (BL,AP,CP or CSC)?

And should i select some more checkboxes exept Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time?

Thank you in advance
[Galaxy S 5 General] gee2012:
In AP, and no don`t check other boxes besides Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time.
[Galaxy S 5 General] nikolaxxx:
I finished rooting. Everything works great. Thank you for help :)

P.S. one more question :) My knox is 0x0 but status says CUSTOM and i cant check for new update. When new rom are out, can i push it from odin, and make it ORIGINAL again, or just to unroot and its back to original?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Just go to settings of SuperSu and click full unroot and done. It should be back to official again
[Galaxy S 5 General] kller0407:
so im kinda stuck right now, I did every step succesfully but now im at the start again.

1. installed SuperSu and Towelroot

2. Rebooted into Download Mode

3. installed the NE2 Kernel via Odin

4.Opened Towelroot and succesfully rooted (atleast it said so)

5. Opened SuperSU and updated the su-file but somehow it wouldnt disable knox (after rebooting it did instantly)

6. went back to Download Mode and installed the Firmware that i had installed before rooting. (ANG2)

7. Rebooted and went to SuperSu wich told me there is no su-file and SuperSu can't install it either

do i need to extract the kernel out of the ANG2 Firmware that i downloaded ? (it already was an tar.md5 file).

Kernel i Downloaded from Sammobile (G900FXXU1ANG2_G900FVFG1ANG2_VD2).

hope someone knows what to do...
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
LOL. you made me laugh on step 6. You only need to flash the kernel not the whole firmware, that will definitely remove the root and SuperSU will give you that message.

Read the instructions carefully on the OP
[Galaxy S 5 General] kller0407:
Now youre not the only one laughing about step 6 :laugh: , well tried everything again and this time i read every step carefully. Worked perfectly , got root and knox 0x0. Thx for your help :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] Juno-First:
Just rooted my stock S5 & not tripped knox. Thanks. Darn you Samsung!

Existing kernel: KERNEL_G900FXXU1ANG2

After first reset from KERNEL_G900FXXU1ANE2 I got no FC's but a bad lag every 5 seconds, then after putting ANG2 back on & rooting it was still lagging but after a reset everything is faster than ever now and I really mean faster than ever! The UI is noticeably snappier and even better than day 1. Even AntutuX has increased 2500 points.

I have a concern though and its security related.

When installing towelroot I got a warning message NOT to install as it bypasses Google security. Which I presumed was the root bit, but now I'm wondering why its so much faster, as in were there any security features running before root that are not running now?

Is the towelroot app actually safe for rooting or could it be used to exploit the security and leave a back door open?

Oh, Wanam Xposed wont change the status for me :(

[Edit]

I didnt install xposed framework & have decided not to go ahead with Wanam now
[Galaxy S 5 General] happyantix:
I get this error in Odin with the Australian Kernels

<OSM> Kernal_G900IDVU1ANG3.tar.md5 is invalid.
[Galaxy S 5 General] ionutmaruta:
What is FC ? :)
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Force close
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Did you try again?
[Galaxy S 5 General] louisyear:
900I BRI(Taiwanese) International Model

Hi Guys,

I would like to provide kernels for 900I

G900IZTU1ANE3(old kernel)

G900IZTU1ANI2(new kernel)

Link as below

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptqs2yug4n1biho/Kernel.zip?dl=0

Cheers
[Galaxy S 5 General] pinkfloyd49:
Hi to all, Newbie with my samsung S5, here is a stupid post, thank for all will can reply :

I have a Samsung SM-G900F

1/ I am in KERNEL_G900FXXU1ANG8 but i can only found KERNEL_G900FXXU1ANG9.tar.md5, do i need an upgrade from Kies or can i directly root then flash with ANG9 after ? Does this will erase my actual installation/configuration ?

2/ as i read it in a post of this thread, but not in the #1 one, do we need to extract ".tar.md5" files and pass the script ? ( for ne2 and ang9 ) ?

Thanks !
[Galaxy S 5 General] happyantix:
I tried a few times, re downloaded them, still the same error :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] faraaz:
Has someone succesfully rooted the recent NH6 firmware? If so, can you upload the NH6 kernel? Thanks in advance [emoji2]

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
If you read post #1 carefully, you will find how to create a .md5 archive of your kernel if its not in the downloads
[Galaxy S 5 General] pinkfloyd49:
Agreed but i don't find ANG8 version to download, so i can't build it, is why i ask if i can upgrade dirctly to ANG9 after rooting...

Thanks by the way

Ps : perhaps i made mistake, my orignal samsung say me

base band : G900FXXU1ANG8

but version number : G900FXXU1ANG9
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
goto sammobile website to download it
[Galaxy S 5 General] diddeken:
Worked lika a charm on my G900F with KERNEL_G900FXXU1ANG9.tar.md5 !!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] silentattack:
I have questions guys..

1- Which kernel do I have to flash?

2- How can I come back to original?

3- When I come back will the triggers return to original?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
flash NE2 kernel from the post. download your firmware from sammobile and use the steps mentioned in the first post to create your present rom kernel.
[Galaxy S 5 General] CyberDie21:
I tried it today. But S-Health is crashing all the time. Tried several kernels but does not work. Will wait some time. Flashed back the origial firmware and the crashes are gone.
[Galaxy S 5 General] pinkfloyd49:
Hi,

Juste to say thanks you, work successfully on my g900F

to note :

- i was not bothered by s health ( as i don't use it for now i have disabled it before, don't remember how, but for rooting it's nice )

- my samsung does'nt want powerup again after shutdown ( past rooting, before reflash ), just remove and insert battery and show go on

- super su remove knox only after the reboot on mine

thanks again !
[Galaxy S 5 General] PsychicJian:
Any issue with ART? If i active ART in my S5 root doesn't work :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
AFAIK that is the problem of the SuperSU or Root
[Galaxy S 5 General] PsychicJian:
No workaround, really? :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
AFAIK no :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] gee2012:
ART is still in development and Dalvik is still better in terms of batterylife and performance atm.
[Galaxy S 5 General] silentattack:
There is no kernel.img in G900FQ's rom that i downloaded from sammobile.
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
LoL, boot.img is kernel
[Galaxy S 5 General] silentattack:
I didnt know that. Sorry for my nonsense.
[Galaxy S 5 General] NinjaMutske:
Is there no rooted kernel for anh6 yet?

Kind regards, NinjaMutske
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
What!???

There isnt rooted kernel at all??
[Galaxy S 5 General] NinjaMutske:
Euuuuh kinda getting nervous now. .. i'm a noob.... i couldn't

find it anywhere....
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
You don't need rooted kernel for rooting. First download your firmware from sammobile. Then read the first post on how to create your rom kernel.

Flash NE2 kernel and follow instructions and then flash the kernel you made from first post
[Galaxy S 5 General] NinjaMutske:
Thanks i already did download the original firmware last night, but i thought the NE2 letters should be something like nh6 or something :o sorry for being a noob :confused: I will try to root tonight. Thank you for replying :highfive:
[Galaxy S 5 General] CyberDie21:
I have tried to root the ANH6 firmware. Followed the steps several times, but everytime i loaded back the ANH6 kernel the phone keeps saying S-Health is not working and keeps FC.

The root was applied very easy on the NE kernel. Anyone has a working ANH6 kernel?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
strange, hmmm, try uninsalling and reinstalling s health updates
[Galaxy S 5 General] livystewy:
Hi guys I need some help my phone is rooted but there is no custom recovery when I go into that mode and the Knox counter is 1. I'm have a sm-g900h, just a few hours old
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
sorry the knox counter is blown and your device is out of warranty. did you purchase second hand?
[Galaxy S 5 General] livystewy:
Yes....tripping it does what exactly
[Galaxy S 5 General] Prof Peach:
In theory it voids the manufacturer warranty but there is a line of thought that it doesn't matter in the EU. Depends a lot on the fault reported and the repairer.

By the way.... If you had rooted with know 0x0 you don't have a custom recovery. You flash roms via odin.

Now its tripped you might as well install a custom recovery so you can back everything up. Also makes future flashing easier.

sent from my Galaxy S5 running NeatRom v2.3
[Galaxy S 5 General] morizuki:
i have samsung galaxy s5.. model G900F.. baseband g900fzhu1ani2.. it seems that it isnt supported when i try rooting it..
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Please read the OP with good attention
[Galaxy S 5 General] CyberDie21:
Yes did that, even with titanium backup. Removed all of the software. Was working great, but when S Health was installed it was FC all the time.
[Galaxy S 5 General] ebry:
Hi guys. Will it wipe my files and settings?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] illuniel:
hi guys,

this doesn't work on encrypted phone. i just tried downgrading kernel to NE2 and now i can't get past the unlock screen.

i am wondering if i want to keep the encryption, i would need to factory reset this first, apply root, then encrypt. looks tedious because backing up everything is nuts.. hehehe
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
AFAIK only your WiFi access points will be lost
[Galaxy S 5 General] dalu13:
root password

it worked but what's the root password?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
What do you mean by Root password! ??

O.o
[Galaxy S 5 General] dalu13:
when doing "adb shell"

I can become root with "su", right?

I imagine I need a password, at least that's how it works on other linux kernel based distributions

Nevermind. I just tried it and it displays a dialog asking if I'd like to allow superuser access. All good ;)

My 1st phone, successfully evaded the mobile age until now ;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] sretlow:
Still have some questions regarding the rooting method:

After rooting as mentioned in OP I can then install a custom recovery (to make a nandroid backup)? And is knox then still 0x0?

And do I still get OTA updates by samsung like before rooting?

How can I go back to unrooted without breaking KNOX?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Josehg:
1.- NO. If you install any custom recovery your Knox will be triggered to 0x1.

2.- Yes, you will get OTA updates, but I guess you will lose root.

3.- Reflash a official Rom via PC Odin.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 5 General] sretlow:
Thanks! So there is no possibility to make a nandroid backup without losing KNOX?

And once lost KNOX there is no possibility to undo this for warranty purposes? Even by reflashing an original stock ROM.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Josehg:
Unfortunately the answers are no and no AFAIK.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Juno-First:
Ok, after rooting how can you check for updates as it moans about being modified in an unauthorized way.

I realize updating will break the root.

If you cant update easy why not go the whole hog & trip that knox then stick 4.4.4 on it.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Deluriane:
Does anyone have a G900FXXU1ANG8 kernel?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
[MENTION=4765626]Josehg[/MENTION] is wrong about the OTA updates. That was true for NE2 rom but it is not working on roms above that. so no OTA updates after root
[Galaxy S 5 General] Juno-First:
After rooting PayPal is burning a full battery charge in 6hrs.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Josehg:
Thanks, good to know that. I received a OTA update in an older ROM. And then I disable the updates in newer ones, so I thought that's the reason I'm not receiving those updates.

Cheers
[Galaxy S 5 General] u1988:
[MENTION=3535808]wajiman[/MENTION]

Great app for backup the recovry/kernael + after root.

flashify

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Thanks for the heads up, did you try using it? ?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Experimental step for you : (experimental because i have not tried it myself but it should work )

1. Download flashify from play store install it

2. Download your new firmware like ANG8 from sammobile

3. Install SuperSu and towelroot

4. Extract downoaded firmware's boot.img and place it in phone

5. Flash NE2 kernel through PC Odin

6. Reboot, open towelroot and root. Then open SuperSu update binary and flash boot.img through flashify app
[Galaxy S 5 General] u1988:
NO. my friend recommended it to me after using.

I wonder why there is no backup/restores of kernal...in Mobile odin pro like in flashify app.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Deluriane:
Thanks for the heads up but the firmware isn't available in sammobile. I'll try it out as soon as the firmware is available.
[Galaxy S 5 General] mrwan74:
worked like a charm !

Model: SM-G900F

Model name: GALAXY S5

Country: Israel (Pelephone)

Version: Android 4.4.2

Changelist: 2289584

Build date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 04:34:39 +0000

Product Code: PCL

PDA: G900FXXU1ANG7

CSC: G900FOJK1ANG3

MODEM: G900FXXU1ANG7

knox:0x0 :D

status : Custom

Thank you very much
[Galaxy S 5 General] edwardob:
what do now?

I wanted return s5 to normal....... use of a ota updates

in my ignorance I uninstall towel root and super su which worked fine...

but still have custom showing and cant able reinstall towel root and super su....! and still won't allow ota....

anyway I obviously make mess for myself....

question...

if I use pc odin to reinstall latest samobile download.... will I lose data apps etc

I looked at kies but that seems to wipe everything....

looks like my towelrooting days are over

so I like to go back to official if I can!
[Galaxy S 5 General] gee2012:
Its a great app, it also backs-up your current recovery and kernel.

---------- Post added at 10:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:22 AM ----------

I use these steps to unroot and get to Official:

1. Install Triangle Away to reset the official status and binaries (make sure you have a stock rom/kerel/recovery if you do this or flash a stock rom first with Mobile Odin Pro).

2. Unroot from within the superSU app.

3. Flash a stock rom.

4. Data factory reset in recovery.
[Galaxy S 5 General] edwardob:
as I said towelroot and super su are now gone

can't install triangle away??
[Galaxy S 5 General] gee2012:
I just posted how i do it, you may try flashing a stock rom with Odin and do a data factory reset afterwards. Maybe this will reset the status to official again :) Look in the downloadmode and in about phone./status after you did this to check if all is official.
[Galaxy S 5 General] edwardob:
so will flashing with odin wipe everything from phone.. or only after data factory reset?

thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] gee2012:
Flashing with Odin will not wipe data, a data fory reset however will erase all user data.
[Galaxy S 5 General] AOsmanov:
1000 stories

just install stock firmware,wipe data factory reset,wipe cache partitions

(anyway you lose apps data)

status will back to official

this is
[Galaxy S 5 General] edwardob:
thanks alll

just wasn't getting it
[Galaxy S 5 General] 2ndcarpenter:
Korean SM-G900K

Works flawlessly on SM-G900K on ANI2. Followed the directions using AND3 and ANI2, didn't even get any force closes after updating SuperSU I was asked if I wanted to disable KNOX. I put both kernels in separate folders, along with Towelroot v3 and SuperSU on my G-drive HERE SM-G900K ONLY and please MAKE SURE you are using ANI2 Rom before flashing the ANI2 kernel.
[Galaxy S 5 General] BioShock96:
Working flawlessly on SM-G900F (XSG) :D
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
Won't accept ANG3?

I've got an Oz Vodafone G900I that is towelrooted, #SU etc on ANE1.

I tried to upgrade the kernel to ANG3 using the AU Vodafone ANG3 link at the beginning of this thread.

Flashes okay but won't boot. Remains stuck on Samsung logo. Tried clearing the cache but reluctant to do a reset.

Any thoughts why this might be???

Thanks Rev

PS. by the way can reflash ANE1 from same link without problem and phone reboots and yes I renamed them boot.tar.md5 before trying to flash.
[Galaxy S 5 General] plmaniek:
Ok. But any idea how flash kernel on Linux PC? I don't have windows so I can't root my s5...
[Galaxy S 5 General] Pierreseoul:
Encryption

Does not work if the device is encrypted would accept my password attempting to decrypt device and try again
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
Look for a program called Heimdall and Heimdall-front end. I'm on Ubuntu and I have used it before successfully.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
EDIT:

Tried factory reset - didn't work

Tried installing XSA ANE1 rom - same problem.

Is this because I am trying to go forwards instead of backwards ie. should I install ANG3, roll back kernel and root - then reinstall the ANG3 kernel?
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
Thts precisely what my instructions in the first page are telling. You just need to extract ANG3 kernel from your fimware package and use Method 2 (Updated OP) if you are comfortable and ready to experiment or you can still use Method 1.
[Galaxy S 5 General] yukou:
Waiting for 900H Version :eek:
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
Tried METHOD 2 as well . . .

1. Download flashify from play store install it (did this)

2. Download your new firmware eg. ANG8 from sammobile (did this - in my case XSA ANG3)

3. Install SuperSu and towelroot (did this)

4. Extract downloaded firmware's boot.img and place it in phone (did this)

5. Flash NE2 kernel through PC Odin (in my case already on NE1)

6. Reboot, open towelroot and root. Then open SuperSu update binary. Reboot again (did this)

7. Open flashify and flash boot.img (did this)

Unfortunately didn't work - got stuck in boot loop???

So just to recap.

I'm on ANE1 which can be rooted with towelroot and SuperSU.

I want to upgrade to ANG3 which is the latest for AU.

I extract kernel and make into flashable tar.md5.

I get bootloop.

Tried it the other way around too.

Installed ANG3 ROM. Flashed with ANE1 tar.md5

I get bootloop.

I must be missing something???
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
how did you create tar.md5?? Did you use the script mentioned in OP to create that flashable kernel?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tisazalay:
[emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

I was too, now I realize it won't happen. It's been enough time already so, trip Knox and get root. I bet warranty will expire before someone gets even close to rooting this.... Look at the bright side, your kernel is free from exploits [emoji16]
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
Yes (Vtar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad). And I tried tar.md5s created by others - all with the same result.
[Galaxy S 5 General] wajiman:
did you disable your reactivation lock?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
Yes.

Just to clarify?

It is possible to have the ANE1 ROM with the ANG3 kernel?

Some of the posts are saying you have to reinstall the matching kernel for the ROM.

Should I install the ANG3 ROM, revert to ANE1 kernel, root then reinstall the ANG3 kernel?

Mind you it didn't work when I tried to revert to the ANE1 kernel before?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Revhead:
WTF???

Just installed ANG3 XSA ROM.

Flashed ANE1 kernel using Odin. My God it worked.

Rebooted. Rooted, installed SU etc.

Rebooted reinstalled ANG3 kernel and my God it worked too.

Used kernels from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56012490&postcount=597
[Galaxy S 5 General] rederik75:
Worked perfectly, thanks!

SuperSU got stuck while trying to disable knox, but after a reboot it took just a second to achieve it...
[Galaxy S 5 General] madindehead:
So, let me get this straight: This method gives full root, doesn't trigger Knox counter (so warranty still intact). If I want custom recoveries, custom ROMs etc, I can flash using this root, but then my Knox counter will trip yes?

Sorry, I'm a recent Samsung convert from having HTC devices for the best part of 7 years!
[Galaxy S 5 General] eRPeeX:
Custom recovery will trip Knox, custom Rom will not trip Knox if you do it how it has to be done.
[Galaxy S 5 General] madindehead:
Ace thanks. Yeah, I changed my reply, but you obviously caught it before I edited it. Off-topic for a second: Is there info in custom ROM threads on how to not trip Knox? Or is there a specific thread for it.

Currently searching for a non-dodgy looking Odin download link. Most of them look pretty suspect.
[Galaxy S 5 General] madindehead:
One final question:

I have now rooted my device using this method. Seems to have worked beautifully. If I now install a stock Samsung ROM, using the same base, will the root still be in place? Or will I need to re-root once I've installed the new stock ROM?
[Galaxy S 5 General] eRPeeX:
NeatRom! I've bin using his roms since S2 over S3 and now Knox safe for S5: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2828562
[Galaxy S 5 General] madindehead:
Ace. Thanks for your swift reply :)