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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Krakkajack1223:
Yes i have ng3. I was able to figure it out. I flashed back to ne4,rooted,then checked with root checker success. Everything is working fine even whpied data factory reset cleared cache and still had root access. I dont understand why i need to flash back to the ng3 though. Wont i lose my root if i flash back to ng3?

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I was running into the same problem after i flashed back to ng3. I redid the first part to get root and just left it at ne4. It has been working like new with no problems. I have the s5 active.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Stang5_o2002:
I'm a newb and I followed these intructions. Worked perfectly the first try. S5 Active. Thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] meph718:
not sure what happened.. after OTA i rebooted to download mode... flashed NE4 kernel and rebooted it..

now i get “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again”

how do i fix this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] K-alz:
Does anyone have the apk of towelroot v1 somewhere? I'd appreciate a copy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bluray87:
is there a vid?

Is there a video to this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FtaWolf:
Here u go.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0c7utwycrxv4ddu/tr-v1.apk?dl=0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] K-alz:
Thank you much.

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File isn't there brother. Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FtaWolf:
It's the just looks like Dropbox is restricting access to file. So here's like with all 3 in zip.

Try this.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hr3y75yvuhtnrge/towel.zip?dl=0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] meph718:
Fixed it... restored to stock... and OTA again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Blackberrynomore:
So I have been running my S5 Active rooted for a couple of weeks no problem. Today all of a sudden my phone calling doesn't work? I can make a call, receive a call but nobody can hear me at all? When I followed the instructions I tried flashing back to NG3 as the instructions state but I lost root when I did that. So I flashed NE4 again and again had root access. I left it that way but now I am thinking that doing that was a mistake. I am going to try and flash NG3 kernel when I get home and see if that fixes my call audio issue but I am not completely convinced that is the issue. Has anyone else had this happen or heard of someone else having this happen to them?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bigric_tx:
Any thoughts on not being able to save changes to buildprop after rooting? It reverts every time I reboot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Blackberrynomore:
Well I flashed NG3 kernel no change. So I flashed NE4 complete and still no change so I guess I have a hardware failure and will have to return the damn phone which really annoys the piss out of me. It is a lot of work to get these phones re-setup these days due to not having root, recovery etc. so everything has to be done manually. Why in the hell do they keep making it more and more difficult for the end user? What do they have to gain by locking the bootloader, blocking root access etc.? It is our device once we buy it they should not be putting road blocks in to keep us from using our devices the way we want to. Not happy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Tweek-:
i keep getting a fail when I try to flash to NE4.

I have included my current info. I power down. boot into download mode. hit volume up. connect to PC with Odin running from OP and add the NE4. When I hit start is fails pretty quick.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
A bad usb port or cable is a common cause.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Tweek-:
I tried 2 more cables on different USB ports but am getting the same problem.

this is what my phone screen says in red.

SYS REV CHECK FAIL : No Version

SECURE MAGICCODE CHECK FAIL : boot

this is what odin outputs

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/006> boot.img

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/006>

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

thanks in advance for anyone's help :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Tweek-:
oops i got the G900 i was using the wrong thread/stock kernals :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] roswelljeeper:
Worked, thanks for this!:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Pfaffinator:
How easy was that. Great instructions in op, props, First Samsung device, now what's next?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] UltraCon79:
SuperSU

You want to install a super user program such as Chainfire SuperSU to prevent unwanted apps from having root access.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23427824&postcount=3

Next get Titanium Backup buy yourself something nice for $5.99 and freeze KNOX and all the bloat!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Pfaffinator:
Should have been clearer, is there a safe strap for our model, after searching didn't find anything, have exposed with Wanam. Doesn't seem to be much for this model, but happy with what I have.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] mikeloeven:
So someone asked about voiding Knox earlier and i was wondering if a few more people can confirm that this does not trip Knox i would rather be safe than sorry simply because i cannot afford to replace the phone out of pocket and certainly cant afford the court fees to fight it.

The concern i have is that my unit is brand new and came with the NG3 build stock so i am not sure if it can even downgrade safely
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
I think this is safe. Mine was stock NG3 too and I successfully downgraded. Knox still 0x0.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ted77usa:
[MENTION=4167768]Pfaffinator[/MENTION]

Is that u Dave?...... glad to have u on board in here bud..... Here safestrap for ATT S5 G900A http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794087.... Hit me up on hangout....If u have more questions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] hayslett4:
Smooth Root

The OP had very clear directions that worked like a charm. Took all of about 5 minutes to get root, then installed SuperUser and Titanium Back-Up to get rid of the apps I didn't want. Thanks!:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] didadi:
I'm unable to downgrade to NE4. I downloaded and followed the instructions. MD5sum is fine.

The ODIN flash went fine but when I reboot after flashing NE4 to use apk to root, I see still NG3.

Also tried with different ODIN binaries.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Eight_Bit:
Worked GREAT ! Very simple to follow guide, THANK YOU !:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] scootertrashtx:
I already had NG3... Follow directions... Install SU... SU will ask to update binary, select "yes" and "normal". It will prompt to disable knox, select "yes". Reboot phone, DONE. Works fine... Did NOT trip knox. No data loss. I still have root after reinstalling NG3 stock kernel. All good. Thanks muniz_ri !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] iMRtwisted:
Links?

delete
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] SveninFla:
OMG! I an so glad to be back on a Droid vs IPhone! Plus, rooting on this was, well, EASY! Thanks for the great directions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] captivated1971:
Works like a charm!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] billyransier:
Thank you this Worked Perfectly Dec 2014

I tried this and it worked perfectly on my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5 AT&T Galaxy S5 G870AUCU1ANG3!!! Thank you so much!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Floyd_Flivercod:
Heimdall

Does anyone know if Linux users can follow all instructions using Heimdall instead of Odin? I just got my S5 (active) today and I'm itching to get it rooted & twrp installed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rakuu:
Its possible, there are a couple forks you can try if you check the github, but if it does you cant get twrp unless youre talking about safestrap. Either way if you get it working let me know :).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Floyd_Flivercod:
I may give it a go after the holidays from the command prompt in linux. I've been compiling Cyanogen lollipop for HTC M7 a few years, just got this phone and want to be able to build for it also. Great phone so far. Hopefully the lollipop OTA drops soon, it's such a good OS over KK.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jimmjimm6699:
Odin gets stuck after "boot.img".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rdgrenade:
Do I need to have my phone hooked up to my comp for this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] romulator1066:
Simple, elegant method!

Thanks for setting this up for us S5 Active users. Worked like a champ on my AT&T S5 Active.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] raker1000:
Brand new S5Active (g870a). The phone came with NG3 kernel already installed, and this method worked perfectly.

Note that after I installed the older kernel, then ran the towelroot and rooted it, it said it worked, however, ESFileExplorer would not go into root mode, even after a reboot.

Then I put the NG3 kernel back in place, and when the phone came back up, it had the right kernel and root started working.

So I definitely recommend the full procedure from Post #1.

thanks much for the effort!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] craig1969:
OP #2 #5

Ive fulled with many apple products with success but im kinda confused with the OP # 2 and # 5 I DL towelroot-v3 apk on my PC but it says you dont need PC ??? and it says DL and install but with the odin loader ????

then #5 it says root useing towel root do you do these with just the phone not the loader

thanks for any help cause i can go back to NE4 then back to NE3 just kinda confused about #2 and #5
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] aaronDroid80:
Towelroot does not need a PC to root the phone. You install and run it on the phone. Odin is a Windows program, so those steps need a PC.

Use Odin to flash the downgrade kernel. Then run Towelroot from the phone after you reboot. Then use Odin again to flash the current kernel.

Just follow each step in the OP.

Sent from my Sweet Candy 5.0.2 LG G2 (D800)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] craig1969:
Thanks I believe i got it now just got to get towelroot to dl threw play store it keeps just showing me advertisments and other crap and i went into security and checked the proper boxes but still want show me the DL to run after i install it??? ive been reading for 2 days let me read some more

Thanks for ya'lls help ,i no its nothing to it just got to get towelroot plus DL'd now

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now its saying my device is not supported or something like that when i click make it rain

i think out of all the reading ive done if your kernal verson is after july 25th your wasting your time, unless you can flash back N4 then DL towel root successfully your screwed JMO
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Unhived__Mind:
im lost here..please help...I tried to sideload the update but all it does it reset my phone and leave it at NE4..SO i tried to odin and i put the file in the AP section click start and nothing happens...what am I missing...feels like its something small but o so important! thanks for any help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] tombanjo1:
worked great for me. Thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] craig1969:
but is your kernal version before july 25th????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] craig1969:
can someone say this method worked with kernel version july 25th

Thank yall so much
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FtaWolf:
U need to read OP. If u don't understand it then read it again till u do.

If u have baseband Ne4 there should be no problem.

If u have NG3 then you will have work just little harder but not that much.

Samsung unlock Bootloader on SM-870A.

That's ok looks like different Phone my be way go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] craig1969:
ive read OP for 3 days but get confused it says use odin 2 times but you have 3 files that call for odin 3 times Ne4,Ne3 and root

i'm sorry im confused and pissed yall off just need a little help

ive jailbroke and pirated more things that you would believe but some times a brother need a hand ,sorry bothered you and no were in op does it sat use odin with root and you have to from what ive DL'd?????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] swtaltima:
I too have been away for a while so Im a bit rusty. I have an att gs5 active and following the steps on my stock device when i tapped the "make it rain" button it says "device currently not supported" What am I missing here?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cowticket:
This works.

This worked like a charm. First try no hiccups. Thank you.

That's a rock solid method to gain root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Sgt.CM:
Follow the directions. No short cuts. Sounds like you skipped step 3 and 5. Try it again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] craig1969:
It took me over a week but i followed directions like i was told and worked first chance

Thanks guys
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Unhived__Mind:
I didn't skip any steps and Odin keeps hangin at initializing...anyone have any suggestions? I've pm'ed the OP and never got a response...I'm not looking to be handheld just a little help:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
Try a different usb port or cable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] 63robe:
Should I enable the Reactivation lock?

Should I enable the Reactivation lock in security settings after I have root and flash the G870A_NG3_Stock_Kernel with Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)?:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ciullo324:
So I am new to the whole Android software after having spent the last few years with an iPhone. I have the galaxy s5 active which is currently on NG3. I have read the directions over and over, but cannot figure out what to do. I am not familiar with the terminology such as "flash". I sort of need it to be explained into layman's terms. I am not sure what do after I have downloaded the files that were instructed. I'm not too sure what I am doing, as I said I am new to the Android community. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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So I am new to the whole Android software after having spent the last few years with an iPhone. I have the galaxy s5 active which is currently on NG3. I have read the directions over and over, but cannot figure out what to do. I am not familiar with the terminology such as "flash". I sort of need it to be explained into layman's terms. I am not sure what do after I have downloaded the files that were instructed. I'm not too sure what I am doing, as I said I am new to the Android community. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] 63robe:
Do This

**Make certain that your reactivation lock in security settings is off before beginning this process**

1. Take the NG3 OTA update.

2. Download and install Towelroot-v3.apk(this version does not require internet access).

3. Place your phone into "Download Mode" (press and hold the Home, Volume Down, and Power keys until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press Volume Up key) and flash the G870A_NE4_Stock_Kernel using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

***{Odin v3.10 today} and run it with your computer while your phone is plugged into the USB. Make sure that your computer recognizes your phone when you plug it int0 your computer via USB. Click on “My Computer” and you should see your phone as a device in the “Other” section.

Load G870A_NE4_Stock_Kernel into the AP Slot of Odin v3.09+ {Odin v3.10 today} Click the “AP” button in the middle/middle of the page and load G870A_NE4_Stock_Kernel into it and hit start.***

4. Open the Towelroot app from your app drawer and press "Make it Rain" to root your device.

5. Power off then boot into "Download Mode" again and flash the G870A_NG3_Stock_Kernel also in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).

6. Download SuperSu to manage root access. Done!

Troubleshooting:

1. If the NG3 OTA update fails consider flashing the G870AUCU1ANE4_Full_Odin.tar to return to stock then take the NG3 OTA update, (or place the G870A_NE4toNG3_OTA.zip onto your ext-sdcard and sideload from stock recovery). Once updated to NG3 continue to Step 2 above.

2. The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure.

Notes:

1. After flashing the NE4 kernel your phone may run a little wonky and towelroot may not root on the first try. If that happens reboot and try towelroot once again. Once rooted and after flashing the NG3 kernel your phone will once again run like a champ!

2. The above process will not affect your User Data or Knox Warranty Flag.

Credits:
[MENTION=1666400]lordmorphous[/MENTION] - Tester
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FtaWolf:
Worked like a charm.

Samsung unlock Bootloader on SM-870A.

That's ok looks like different Phone my be way go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] jxcorex28:
I'm thinking about switching to active s5 from HTC m8...I'm not sure if the guy I'm getting the phone from is aware of any kind of NG3 OTA update. How can I know for certain before I try rooting the new device ? I've heard the boot loader is still locked...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Gmaw:
I tried everything - but finally got it.

Tried Kingo. No go. Would not root. Towelroot - didn't work. Active Root - did not work. I tried Odin with the boot into download mode/and I tried the installation method mentioned - nothing worked.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active - with 4.4.2

What I finally did was THIS method, but a little differently.

First, I uninstalled Lookout - which seems to be preventing Towelroot installtions. I went to Applications, slid over to "all" and uninstalled its updates, and turned it off.

I rebooted into download mode - holding power, home and volume down.

I then opened ODIN and added the Kernel on this thread. I was sure to place it in the AP slot and when it was finished installing, it finally said it was okay. (after many previous fails!)

Then, I booted. Installed Towelroot and it rooted immediately.

I updated my SuperuserSU as requested upon start - used Normal kernal, and I chose to deinstall KNOX and everything works perfectly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rescuedad:
Man that sounds like an ordeal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gitardan17:
After official OTA, can I workaround Odin & just make it rain? Purchased with NG but hours ago OTA to 4.4.4. Have yet to root my new phone. No need to use Odin to downgrade than upgrade is what I'm askin' I suppose. Thx in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] grover1:
Ya same question as I just rooted about 1 week ago. Now with the OTA update I want to avoid it if it will squash my root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] C0derbear:
Makes sense, that IS part of Lookout's purpose, and TowelRoot is by definition an app exploiting a security vulnerability, some may go so far to call it malicious (those would possibly include Google, Samsung, AT&T, etc.).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gnex0422:
Any active users out there still not get the update yet? Ive pushed the date back alot and still nothing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bigwillyg:
I have the update downloaded on my phone but have not installed it yet. Wanted to see if it was rootable first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
I'm pretty sure you can use the same method to root as we did on NG3.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gnex0422:
Did you get it OTA or somewhere else? Just curious because im looking for a zip of it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bigwillyg:
It was ota. Later was forced installed but failed. Probably cause I'm rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gnex0422:
Gotcha...i havent gotten an ota for it yet so im looking for it but no luck yet
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
I've been looking for it too. I figured it would pop up online somewhere....guess I was wrong...lol. Everything I've found is for the G900.

I haven't been able to get the ota to install, even after unrooting so I'm rerooting now...my plan is to download the ota then pull it off and side load. I'm pretty sure it downloads to the /cache/fota folder. Just change the .cfg to .zip and side load.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gnex0422:
Im not even rooted and i cant get the ota to come thru....ive pushed the date back alot also. Ive tried reseting the phone as well and nothing. I dont have access to a computer right now so i was going to just do it through stock recovery....but i cant find the update anywhere yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bigwillyg:
This ota just started popping up last night for me. Has anyone been able to install it? Or do I need to Odin a stock system partition? Should I be able to adb side load it if I'm rooted stock

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Now that I'm home, I was to look through my phone. The ota file is actually under /data/fota on my g870a
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nutt_case:
I know I've been unable to install the ota with root. I haven't had a chance to try to side load yet.

Hopefully it hits me again in the morning so I can pull it off and try.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] muniz_ri:
In light of the of the new 4.4.4 update I am having this thread closed. Please see the new [How-To] Root thread here: http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g870aucu1aoa1-4-4-4-2-7-2015-t3025119
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] rwilco12:
Closed at OP request (due to 4.4.4 update).
[Note Edge Original Android Development] ronnie498:
Just wanted to clarify what the differences are between android and original development. Here are some KEY points by our very own pulser_g2.

The following are most likely “Original Development”:

*Official releases of highly original and upstream custom ROMs (built from the ground up with significant original development within them

*Official releases/development of such original ROMs, perhaps posted by the maintainer or their nominated person.

*A significant “first” in development for a device. Significant is subjective, but it is likely something which took considerable time/effort, and is generally accepted by developers to be significant and non-trivial.

*Kernels which are built with beneficial changes that are not simply pulled from other kernels already available. Some element of original work is expected.

*ROMs where the developer has made a custom kernel for it.

*Tools and utilities with a clear purpose, and which are well-made, and useful to users. They should have an element of originality, either in purpose or through significant improvement in the means of operation.

*Significant port of a ROM from one device to another, giving enhanced features or functionality to users of the target device. The port should be beneficial (a port from two virtually identical devices isn’t original development, it’s winzipping, and nobody really benefits from this, as it’s not development)

The following are most likely not “Original Development”, and should be posted in the “Android Development” subforum:

*Your own “unofficial” stock build of your favorite original, source-built (or otherwise) ROM, particularly where an official or maintainer-endorsed thread exists already.

*Minor derivatives of other ROMs with little or no changes, or ROMs consisting of “placebo” features as a main constituent or claim.

*Renames or rebadges of others’ work – these don’t belong on XDA at all! Refer to rule 12 for more information.

*Reposts of existing ROMs with small changes (i.e. kitchen work, such as adding a couple of apps). If you could realistically distribute your changes as an “addon pack” above and beyond a ROM, you should do so. In addition, your “ROM” would not be original development as it would be substantially identical to the original ROM.

*A thread created with unrealistic goals that are clearly unachievable by those starting the thread. This is not intended to discourage high aspirations, rather to prevent threads porting Windows Phone 8 to the HTC Wallaby. This is pretty much common sense.

*A ROM where a main or significant claim/feature is graphical changes to the user interface (ie. Themed ROM)

You can find all the info for it here. Threads will be moved if they do not meet the "Original" development requirements. Thank you and have fun! :highfive: