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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
Check the forum of the rom you are interested in running. I mostly use TW (Touch Wiz) ROMs and normally use the stock kernel. But Omega (the rom I've used for years across many devices) came out with there own kernel so I've been using that.

But it's all about which device you have and exactly what you want to get out of it. I'm into battery life and reliability. I don't need blazing speed because I don't play games and the S5 is fast enough for my basic phone usage.

I don't really want to spend the time tweaking all the settings you can play with in a custom kernel, and risk reliability. So I just stick with stock or barely modified stock.

Anyway, Good Luck!

If I've helped, please hit the "Thanks" button.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] nostabo:
Works as advertised...

Thanks galaxyuser88. The process outlined on the OP worked without a hiccup...:D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] cnupo:
GREAT TUT, everything works like a charm, thank you!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dimm0k:
anyone know if this will work on the MK2 update that just dropped?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Not yet, but as long as the update does not close the holes then it should work.

Iam just waiting to hear from our fearless dev on wether it is safe to use and download. I went to sam firmware and they only have nh5 and not the new one yet.

Once it becomes available i will update this tut with the new nk2 firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
I'm not very familiar with Knox, but I purchased a new S5 and am planning on rooting it. Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to trip Knox?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
Just updated my T-Mobile S5 to CNK2 and to have root via TOWELROOT
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Guntert:
Warranty and allshare cadet won't work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Tripping knox is really up to you. Some are afraid that if they trip knox, that they may not be able to do warranty on the phone or to use the jump plan. If you dont care then root and install a custom recovery and rom. This method here you will be able to root without tripping knox. At least with root you can remove the bloatware and software that may update your phone.

The choice is up to you. Do your homework before you flash anything to your phone. It is your sole responsibility if you damage your phone by flashing something that is not intended for your phone, or by not reading the directions on the thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Say what? you updated to nk2 and you were able to root via towelroot. Is that correct or did i not understand your post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dimm0k:
from what I understood, that's what he said... across several different threads where each post made it clearer and clearer that that was the case, however I believe he achieved it with the use of Mobile Odin? regardless, I was hoping for a more affirmative response from yourself as there does not seem to be much mention elsewhere about this new update and root/KNOX...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
Yes I am... I just used mobile odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] spydc:
Okay just to be clear. You used Mobile Odin to flash the NK2 rom and selected "Enable EverRoot" and "Inject Superuser". You were able to flash successfully while maintaining root and keep Knox @ 0x0, right?

Does anyone have any links to the NK2 firmware and modem?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
Yes. That is correct

---------- Post added at 02:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 AM ----------
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
You are not on the full version. Your bootloader is still NE6.

can you please link where you got the nk2 update. I would like to try it out and possible update my tut.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dimm0k:
[MENTION=3364603]galaxyuser88[/MENTION] you can get the full supposedly here... I've downloaded, just waiting

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/general/g900tuvu1cnk2-mega-link-t2952323
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Thank you , downloading now, but will not be able to flash this till tommorow am when i get home from work. I will keep everyone posted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
I could not wait till i got home, Ok my method does work on nk2. I have updated op with new nk2 boot, full version of nk2 is still uploading. I will update that when done. Ok folks have at it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dimm0k:
thanks [MENTION=3364603]galaxyuser88[/MENTION] for the update! I'm in the process of updating to MK2 now via Odin before downgrading kernel to NE6, rooting, and updating kernel back to MK2. those are the steps you took for MK2 I assume since you were on NH5 as well?

EDIT: just writing in to confirm it worked without any hitches! thanks again, I'm now on MK2 with root!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] 1iwilly:
thanks for this post been very help full and short and fast to re root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] nostabo:
NK5 root worked with additional reboot

The process worked again for NK5, but I had to reboot after running Towelroot to gain root access. Until I rebooted SuperSu would not install it's binaries. Everything is cool now...:good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] PhreakAccident:
Just so I'm understanding this (don't want to brick my phone), this process following the op, will root an unrooted T-Mobile S5 already on NK2? And won't trip KNOX?

PhreakAccident
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
It will not. You need to get odin 3.09 and flash NE6.... ROOT with towelroot. Add US and mobile odin.... then flash latest update
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] nostabo:
That's what I did, successfully I must say. My S5 updated to NK2 and lost root. The process on the OP will root your phone if it is at NK2. You need to flash the NE6 kernel and then the NK2 kernel. Don't bother with the NH5 one. Install SuperSu and Towelroot on the phone before you start. And you may have to reboot after running Towelroot, as I mentioned earlier.

As far as bricking your phone...never any guaranties...but this process worked twice for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
Just to be sure, I currently have NE6. Just got my phone in. Would I start at step 6 (towel root, reboot, SuperSU, reboot)? And if so, is there any reason to update to either NK2 or the NH5? Is there a preference as to which one?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
Once you have rooted from NE6 with TR, install mobile odin and flash latest firmware. You will still retain root and have VOLTE
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
Is there an FAQ that describes all this? I don't want to clutter this thread with all my questions because I have no idea what VOLTE is either. Ugh. Which would be the latest firmware then?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
My honest opinion, I would PC odin the latest nk2 firmware and then odin ne6 kernel, root and then odin nk2 kernel.

This way you get the full stock NK2 firmware and still have root. Now other people will argue that you can just mobile odin nk2 over your existing kernel, but you will be missing some files that you will have to odin any way. This tut just gets you onto the latest firmware and root. NK2 is the latest stock firmware.

Also if you pc odin nk2 on to your phone, you will not lose all your settings. This is just like taking the over the air update, of course any files or apks you have deleted will be restored and you will have to re delete them after you flash nk2.

I hope this helps you out. :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
How do you miss files. Explain
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
All the Bootloader files, as your image shows your bootloader is still on NE6.

This is what your phone info should look like
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
Or you can flash it this way... G900T-UVU1CNK2-BOOTLOADER.tar.md5

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2954642

G900T-UVU1CNK2-BOOTLOADER.tar.md5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Yes you can, You can do it anyway you like too, You also have to be carefull when you use Mobile odin to flash modems,

sometimes

the modem does not take and you have to pc odin it in the end.

I just made this tut to help others who have the latest firmware and get root or get the latest firmware and get root. Installing the full firmware is always the best way to start. This way you dont have worry about flashing other files just to get everything to the latest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] GastonC:
Does flaking with pc odin, wipe all your apps and you have to reinstall
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
No it does not, I have done it and all my apps, settings, clock, calanders, ring tones, etc have stayed the same. Pc odin Flashing is the same as taking the over the air update. Only time it wipes is if was written into the the rom. It like a custom recovery where you can choose to wipe or you can choose not to wipe and do a dirty flash.

The only thing is if you use wanam or xposed then you will have to install the framework from xposed. Then you have to reboot and your done, all your other settings will still be there and or restored once you reboot. But this will happen all the time unless the rom you are installing has the xposed framework cooked into the rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Cdub1976:
Thanks

I admit, long time lurker here. Thank you to the OP for keeping this thread updated. All steps worked like a charm. Also previously rooted NH5 with these steps. Thank you again!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
Will do this tomorrow, when I'm sober. Thanks in advance for dealing with my questions!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iTz KeeFy:
Will try upgrading to nk2 later today, thanks for keeping this thread up to date, makes my life easier!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
Did the whole process, confirmed root. However I tried to odin the NK2 firmware, passed through odin but my phone is still showing it's on NE6. Any advice?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gavilan2010:
Yeah what u need to do is before u odin the new firmware

1 turn off u phone

2 take battery out for 30 sec.

3 put battery back

4 turn on u phone in download mode

5 after the phone is in download mode

6 now open odin and the rest u know what to do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
What odin did you use? You need to use pc odin to flash the complete firmware and not the mobile odin apk. Mobile odin does not flash the complete firmware.

Post a screen shot of your about tab. Also make sure you are flashing the complete nk2 file that i have posted in the 1st thread. I know the one i have is the complete untouched nk2 firmware.

Also make sure when you flash the ne6 kernel to obtain root, that you reflash nk2 kernel back so that you can have a complete nk2 rooted firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
That didn't do it either. Ugh.

I re-download the NK2 file, tried to Odin again but it's not flashing. Used all the links from your OP. I want to get this done before I flash TWRP and a custom ROM. Thanks for your help.

edit - added screenshot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Let me guess pc odin is failing on install.. Are you using a mac/apple computer to pc odin the firmware? if you are then you will have to get a computer that is running windows, mac is having issue with odin in any mode you try to use.

If you not using a mac, then i would try to use a different cable, different usb port, different computer, make sure you have the latest usb drivers from samsung.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
pc odin says it passed. i'll try a different cable I suppose. just downloaded Kies to make sure my drivers were up to date. should I just upgrade my firmware through kies and then just use towelroot/supersu to root again?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Are you using a mac/apple computer to pc odin the firmware?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
sorry forgot to mention that, but no, i'm on windows 8.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Ok. I have heard that some people are having issues with 8.1. I would try a computer with win 7 or earlier. At least try some of the other steps in other post. But it sounds like a usb and win 8.1 issue. I hate 8.1 and only running win 7 and linux on my laptops and desktops. Kies might get you on to nk2, but you still might have issues with pc odin. Try it and if that fails as well then you know you have an issue with 8.1. Keep us posted on what happens.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] EXV:
thanks for taking the time to help. i'm going to try a different usb cable first, then i'll just update through kies and redo towelroot and supersu. my phone just came out of the box so I don't have any files or anything of importance on it that I would be afraid to lose.

i'll update my post with the result.

edit - updated via Kies, lost root and couldn't revert back to NE6. I'll try a different computer when I go to work tonight.

2nd edit - I don't know what I did, but I tried towelroot again and it rooted my device. So now I'm on NK2, rooted, and already trying out different ROMs. Thanks for this write up, definitely helped me get started.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iTz KeeFy:
^ just for the record I have windows 8.1 and everything worked fine for me. Maybe you're using the usb 3.0 cable? If so that's known to cause issues with Odin but just thought I'd share that Windows 8.1 does work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] docfreed:
Yes, just as above, worked flawlessly for me also on Windows 8.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Flashing nk2 full will give the latest updated firmware. If you follow my method to gain root and then flash the custom rom you will not have the latest nk2 firmware and will revert back to nh5. I would wait till xtresolite updates his rom to nk2. I hope this make sense. What you are doing is taking 1 step foward and the 2 steps backwards.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] spaniolo:
I thought so, thanks for confirming.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
Hey guys I was wondering: I am not using this S5 (T-Mobile), it is my friend's. His baseband number is "G900TUVU1ANE6" and his build number is "KOT49H.G900TUVU1ANE6." We have already used Towelroot to root his phone, so are there any steps to take before running the steps indicated in this guide? And does this method also unlock the bootloader? If not, how could I do that?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
I'm confused. If you are already rooted then you don't need this guide. Plus the bootloader on the TMO S5 is NOT locked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
OK... Thanks for the info. So what if one day we want to restore back to stock? He is rooted so isn't the Knox counter tripped, and doesn't that cause problems when restoring?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
If you root with Towel root correctly it doesn't necessarily trip Knox. Installing a custom recovery will definitely trip Knox. If you boot into download mode it will show you if Knox is tripped. If Knox is 0x0 then it's not tripped. If it's 0x1 then it is tripped. But tripping Knox does not cause any problems with restoring.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
gspear is correct. as long as you didnt install a custom recovery or custom rom, then you will not trip knoxs. You can also download an app called samsung phone info from the play store and it you will give you all the info you need on your phone, like build number, baseband, your knox counter etc....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
Thanks guys for your help it is greatly appreciated!! How do I restore even if the Knox counter is tripped?

EDIT: Its at 0x0 but just in case I need to know.

EDIT2: Game plan is to restore using Odin to NK2 or NH5 then use this guide to prevent the tripping of Knox and to root. Do you think this will work?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
If you trip knox, there is no way to get back to 0x0. Atleast not yet. Lol. So be careful if you are worried about tripping knox.

To restore, all you have to do is odin back to the latest NK2 firmware, or NH5 which ever you want. Then follow my steps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
Thanks mate! Will try within the next 2 weeks (Christmas break!!!). Hopefully it works, as my friend is very bricks-conscious (my other friend has an AT&T S4 and has bricked it 8 times w/8 replacements trying too root it, so he is very afraid with Samsung and their rooting process).

Thanks for everyone's help, it means a lot :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iTz KeeFy:
Your friend must be flashing the wrong files, Samsung phones in general are pretty simple to root imo, just follow OP instructions carefully and you'll be fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Just cause his friend is flashing a samsung does not mean that the files will work. ATT and Verizons all samsung phones have locked bootloaders and can not be rooted in the traditional ways or any way as they keep updating their firmwares to lock out root access. My files are only for TMO samsung s5.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iTz KeeFy:
Yea I understand, that's what I meant by wrong files. Figured his friend flashed tmobile files/ROMs and bricked his s4 but I could be off base. I just wanted to ensure him these files work on the correct phone..tmobile s5. We're on the same page :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
Sorry man, I'm still confused. If his phone is rooted, why do you need to flash back to stock and root again? You can flash stock without loosing root or flash another good rom such as Omega or whatever.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] iTz KeeFy:
I think you quoted the wrong person, I never said anything like that...I'm confused now [emoji14]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] gspears:
Sorry, you are correct. I meant to quote ANDR01DN00B
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Its all ok. No need to confuse each other. Lol [emoji6] . Just make sure everyone is flashing the correct files for their phones. Iam pretty sure he was just using his friend as an example.

Its all good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
I'm going to ask once more just to confirm: My friend is on the NE6 base, so installing the kernels (really this entire process in general) will work without any extra steps, correct?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Yes, he has to follow my steps to get the latest rom and root again. Make sure he is on a TMO phone first. If he is using any other carriers phone then this method may not work and possibly brick his phone.

Also just installing the latest kernel will not fully upgrade him to the latest update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
So I will have to find a way to update him to nh5 or nk2 THEN follow your steps?

Sorry but I am a n00b at this Samsung stuff :P

EDIT: So wait, if installing a custom recovery trips Knox, if we install one after using this guide will it trip? Is there a way to restore to stock after Knox is tripped?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
No using my method will not trip knox. If you follow my steps in the 1st post, you will be on the latest firmware with root. My steps do not inculde anything that will trip knox. You do not have to upgrade to nh5 and then nk2. You can skip nh5 and just jump straight to nk2.

All you have to do is download the nk2 full rom from 1st post and then follow the rest of the steps to root the nk2 rom. I only left nh5 there for anyone that does not want to use or upgrade to nk2.

If you tripped knox then you can still upgrade to the latest firware using odin to restore / upgrade the phone back to the latest factory stock firmware, but it WILL NOT reset the knox counter.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] ANDR01DN00B:
Wow thanks for clearing this up! So this guide only enables root on the latest firmware without tripping Knox, but after installing a custom recovery Knox will be tripped, correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Yes a custom recovery or custom rom will trip knox.

Once knox is tripped, there is no method to revert back. As of yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Animahara:
Success!

Can happily confirm that my brand spankin' new S5 is now on full root! ^o^
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] rorytmeadows:
Thank you OP for your helpful thread.

Familiar with root and ODIN, oddly enough, after getting root through NE6, applying the NK2 firmware just isn't taking. I've removed the battery, redownloaded, but many attempts, I'm stuck with 4.4.2 NE6. I've swapped out different cables as well to no avail. I recently removed the update that I was continuously prompting me, but that didn't help either. Windows 7, ODIN 3.09. Any other routes to attempt?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
You have to odin nk2 full first , then odin ne6 boot.tar, root as per directions, then odin nk2 boot.tar and you should be on nk2 full with root. This the way found easier. there is another way if you are on ne6 and want to root and then upgrade. Search on here to find the way to do that. I dont have the link set on my phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Nebtastic:
Just got my S5 in the mail to day. Rooting was a cakewalk, and didn't trip Knox. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Hypoxic1:
Piece 'O Cake

Since I was already rooted on NH5, I just downloaded the NK2 ROM & used Mobile Odin to update it. Did it no problem. I only had Inject Everoot & SuperSU checked. I had to manually uncheck the inject Mobile Odin option.

I'm still on the NE6 bootloader since I don't have a Windoze PC. I'll get around to updating that some day.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] fozzy501:
Hello, I just got my Galaxy S5 from T-Mobile. I saw this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xatR0cytG08

and wanted to know if I could just follow that?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
You can if you dont care about tripping knox. Remember that anything that adds a custom recovery, a custom Kernel or a custom rom will tripp knoxs

This is from Chainfires post for auto root: Using this root increases your flash counter and trips the KNOX warranty flag!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] fozzy501:
Is there a video? Or simple way? Its a little complicated. Since Ive never done it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] fozzy501:
Im not sure about the nk2 or nh5 things. Or should i just downlo odin and download those files?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] galaxyuser88:
Just use the nk2 file and just follow the steps as mentioned in 1st post. The directions are straight foward. As far as video tut, there is none. Unfortunatlly i do not have the time to make one. Sorry.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] fozzy501:
Okay, thanks. So just download Odin and the file u told me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dovedescent7:
Can someone help me out?

i've been out of this game for a bit.

Just got the g900t so i could recovery and rom. and was running cyaongen but was having problems with LTE.

Long story short, i made a series of nandroid backups,and different flashes and now im finally back to STOCK NH5, rooted with Philz touch (with a tiny bit of lag, a tiny bit slow, and just a couple bugs - Its livable)

i would like to be on Nk2 with Custom recovery + root and want to keep all my settings. Ive been flashing for days, but have all my backups confused, ive grown tired of all the flashing...

Also i may still have the gapps from Cyanogenmod lollipop or the wrong ones., not sure...\

Could someone tell me how i can get to NK2 , keep root,keep settings and get the right gapps, simply by looking at my picture here? Please? Im beyond frustrated.

i realize there are guides everywhere.i typically take advantage,. But this time guys i need a relatively quick answer,for various reasons.. It would mean the world to me

From what i have read, its as simple as flashing Nk2 update with odin and im done? right (based on my picture here?)

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