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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] anhminhvip:
I have install sussces kingroot but i replace superSU then it not complete
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IJoxer:
Are you using Supersume?

That app (it is paid) automatically uninstalls kingroot and replaces it with supersu, and as far as I know, you have to use it for everything to work properly.

Good luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] anhminhvip:
I have downgrade 6.0.1 to 5.0 OF3 and root with kingroot again but it faile :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IJoxer:
Yea, refer to the linked root thread in OP, there was some modification to kingroot that broke the exploit. I haven't been there in a few days, not sure if they found a workaround yet.

It's unfortunate, but another method or workaround could pop up anytime.

Sorry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] daunow:
Any reason as to why its happening?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IJoxer:
I need more then that to go on. Off the top of my head, I'd recommend a different USB cable and also a verification that the PIT files were downloaded properly, as in, they aren't somehow corrupted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] daunow:
Downloaded the files 3 times, and used 2 different usb.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] straitjacket525:
With this guide could I change from the pb1 update? I'm on a g870a. If so what are my options?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Bao.NLQ:
Please, i want to know, does root work on this? I need root for my device. Thank
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] CANTONunborn:
Just want to check, but for obtaining root I would follow Steps 1-6 in the OP linked guide and then do I follow through with Step 7 (flash 900a PreRooted OF3 ROM -- as described in the link) or do I jump straight to a new custom ROM?

If it helps, I'm trying to flash this ROM (XtreStoLite) to my 870a, which should work based on this post
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] mikeuz:
Im already on OF3, but when I try to install the "combination" file from the guide you mention, ODIN doesnt install anything, tried different PC , usb ports, and usb cables aswell. is this the only way to get root? I mean it would be easier if we had a TWRP working for our device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] whodisname:
That's not for the active. It's for the 900A
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] trypdizzle:
I noticed that, although the guide specifically states its strictly for the 870a, the link for the next guide that contains the "experimental" ROM says its for the 900A. I've been searching diligently for a week now to hopefully find some kind of way to root my phone, but it seems like this is another dead end for me. Anyone have a link to where I can find these "experimental" ROMs for the 870a?

I stupidly upgraded this phone to the most recent MM version a couple weeks ago, then read about the locked bootloader. After several attempts, I was able to downgrade to the OF3 5.1.1 (although my About Device screen tells me that I'm on 5.0). But I'm now stuck at this point. I'm unable to root with TR, unable to downgrade to anything before OF3 and I'm hesitant to try upgrading to the next update for fear I can't go back.

Luckily, this phone isn't used for actual calling and SMS, but I need to root it ASAP for several functions that make my job 10x easier at work. My other phone is a GS3 and unable to get some of the apps on it that I need.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] EthoDream:
How do you do this

How exactly do you root 5.0? I tried towelroot, but it says phone is not supported. Nothing else I tried works, and the firmware is all for the S5, not the Active. Where exactly does it show you how to root the S5 Active?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] trypdizzle:
You don't. Since this post, my research has yeilded that there are currently no ways of rooting the GS5 Active, due to the locked BL. It seems more and more Samsung' devices are ending up like this, even with carriers that are notorious for NOT locking the BLs (like T-Mobile). I'm anxiously awaiting either the S8 or Note 8 with T-Mobile, but I fear that these two will also be locked, just like their predecessors.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] electric101:
the "GUIDE" is for S5 (non active)

i followed your link but the G900A_OF3_STOCK_Rooted ROM it wants you to download is for a S5 (non active) will this work on an active? G870A?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] razor1:
I got back to OF3 but now I am missing the baseband . WTH AT&T , they love to control us in everyway. Ok , back to baseband . Any help at all for this? If I could root it, I have Octoplus and Z3X boxes to replace the EFS .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] gitardan17:
This totally worked in unbricking my 870A. I was on PK5 trying to get to PK7. I must of received the OTA 4 or 5 times, only to have it say interrupted or incomplete...right before the bar almost reached 100% no less.

Well tried a few things that resulted in a recovery boot loop. I was gonna do the usual Odin back to from OF3 to NE4 that has worked in the past...er...umm...more than once. Odin won't let this time around. I have the rooted OF3 zip already in a safe place. I was gonna do the usual towel root/busybox pro/flashfire etc... upon NE4 arrival and get my xposed on again. After that, pass the word along on how I did it. Again I attempt to illustrate, Odin just won't let me THIS time around. I have Odined back from OF3 before.

Oh well thx for unbricking my phone with this. Gonna hold back on trying to get to PK7 (NO ROOT) in hopes there is a fix for this. I ditched root long ago and I kinda liked it rooted better.

Not sure if it matters, but in OP in says Odin 3.1.1. The one that has worked...umm.err...more than once for me is 3.1.0.

Tally ho
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] adriansiv:
Anyway to root G870A Active on android 5.0? I just downgraded from android 6 to 5.0 using Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] islanis:
once downgraded, is rootable the device?

Ok, when I downgrade to the phone, once I am in OF3, I can or it is safe to root the same, with towelroot or something like that, I am in 5.1.1 (PB1), and I already got the necessary Updates needed to be able to go up to 6.0.1 (PH3) and then downgrade to 5.0 (OF3), my question is, once there, can I root without problems.

In case could not root it, could I go back to 6.0.1 (PH3) again.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] x_orange90_x:
OF3 cannot be rooted on this device. The last build capable of being rooted was OC3, and to this date there is still no way of getting back to it once you've taken OF3 or higher.

As for Marshmallow, yes you can update back to any build you'd like by placing the .zip file on your sd card and installing it through recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Ncontrol27:
Finally got root for this bad boy on stock g870a 5.1.1 OJ3. :D. Not sure how to post pics as I've never posted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] bladezephyr589:
[MENTION=8311476]Ncontrol27[/MENTION], could you at least give a basic overview of what you did to get root? It might be helpful for others.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] KalEl1277:
Agreed with [MENTION=8327950]bladezephyr589[/MENTION] ... If you ( [MENTION=8311476]Ncontrol27[/MENTION] ) could supply some details on your method for obtaining root on OJ3, everyone here would love you for it! And did you get root on OF3 and then upgrade to OJ3 while keeping root? Or just straight up root OJ3? Thanks in advance! Cheers!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] x_orange90_x:
I'm quite certain he didn't root either of them, but rather he started on OC3 and rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Bao.NLQ:
Could you please tell me what did you do to root your phone after downgrade? Thank you

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You following this thread or something? Did it really work? Thank for reply
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] vballrican:
PS: the link to root doesn't support G870A!! NO THIS DOES NOT WORK ON THE G870A... :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] djalways24:
thank u

thank u..

this DOES WRK....those who r havin trouble...AUTHOR of this post is correct bout changing cords... just keep tryin! took me 3 tries.... and a few mins to get passed the att logo screen.. dont get discouraged

i did and walked away pissed...came back later at it was all done... w android 5.0... But i still cant root it... so if anyone has any idea...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Bao.NLQ:
Anyone try root with WonderShare MobileGo. I see someone on youtube use that app and it work. I trying using that but i think i make mistake somewhere. So if you root with that and it work. Please tell me. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Bao.NLQ:
How you install that rom. I find in the thread you linked but it for g900 not g870a.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Rinotech:
I been looking to root for some time now and finally I can! Thank you so much IJoxer!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] DaddyDGen:
Need Root solution still

Upgraded to 6.0.1 and will go back to 5.0 if there is a root solution. Please someone that has got it to work please let me know!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dougunder:
I've checked everywhere , no root.

Just bought mine from amazon, sending back

UPDATE I rooted it!!

Persistance pays off! Defiantly on OF3

So here is how.

1. Downgrade

2. install SuperSu

3. on your PC Install MobileGo (http://mobilego.wondershare.com/)

4. enable usb debug

5. Run Oneclickroot in MobileGo

6. Wait 10m (maybe less? IDN) it never finishes but it does root it.

7. open SuperSu and update the su binary the "normal" way.

8. Reboot and celebrate you are rooted!!!

First thing I did was flashfig XTRESTOLITE

Don't do it!

I had to odin and root again. Which was good for you guys as i wasn't sure which method had actually worked, I tried so many :)

Anyone recommend a good ASOP rom or just a clean touchwiz one?

So much crap on this phone I'm not sure where to start to debloat
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dougunder:
How did you install Xtrestolite?

I tried and my phone wouldn't boot.

When you have a moment can you share the parameters you use? (wipe or not, which kernel etc)

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IJoxer:
I can't for sure I did anything special, it's been a while. I believe I just used the instructions provided on the thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dougunder:
I found your instructions

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68171459&postcount=134

Basically choose 900f kernel then odin the stock oc5 kernel.

I've not tried it yet, I'll update here when I do.

Here's a working kernel link, the androidfiles one is dead.

PM me and I'll upload to one of my servers if this one goes dark too.

https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=...!205324&parId=3419C0E9D387D15A!205306&o=OneUp
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] FartBocks:
First post, hope its helpful

I was able to perform a successful root on my G870A by doing the following.

1. I performed the downgrade discussed in the OP

2. Used a registered copy of Wondershare TunesGo to apply a one click root

3. Ran SuperSU to install binaries using the Normal method

4. Dirty Flashed XtrEtoLite using FlashFire and selected SM-G900F during the flash

5. During reboot hold volume down + home to enter download mode

6. Using Odin flash the G870A OC5 Kernel from THIS LINK in the AP slot

7. After reboot I used FlashSire to install the addon i wanted from the XtreStoLite LP Aroma Add-On Package
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] l00kAtTheRecluse:
Just wanted to say thanks. These steps worked perfectly for me. Oneclickroot actually finished (took about 10 minutes)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] viper3k:
I have a question. Are we limited to ROMs based on 5.1 or lower with this method? Or can we use 6.0 or 7.0+ ROMs such as lineage? And if there are limitations can someone briefly explain why, I want to understand. I know this doesn't unlock the bootloader but I thought flashfire was bypassing that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] airslam:
Does this method allow you to recover deleted data?

Hello- I need to recover deleted texts and photos from my Samsung S5 Active. I tried using Dr. Fone, but it says it could not root my phone. If I follow these instructions will I be able to root it and then recover the deleted data? The instructions seem to indicate a factory reset, which I assume means the data will be lost.

Thanks from a very non-technical person.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IJoxer:
Well, if you root using this method, which may or may not even work anymore, I've long since abandoned development on the s5, but it'll likely require you reset the phone. If that is the case, you may or may not lose everything. I'm not sure how old your sim card is or which provider you use, but I believe some SIM cards store the contacts, and (I'm not certain, but I feel like this is false as I have yet to see it myself) some even store the messages on the sim card itself.

I'd look further into finding a non root solution to recovering the messages, but I've always backed up my data, so I couldn't recommend a way to do so.

Good luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Ouya-XD:
I've searched the sea of the internet to see about finding a registry key because I don't trust this application/program with my card number.

Could you maybe message me? If not, that's respectable, I just can't get any of the suggested to work no matter what.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] nhautotech:
so the op "root for 5.0 or 5.1" link lead to a thread that specifically says "not for the g870a" so what gives here? some people are saying they got it to work. does that mean they used the 900 instructions without worrying that it's not for the active and it worked or what?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Cathie66:
Update Galaxy s5 active G870AUCU2BOF3 to G870AUCS2DQD1

I know that I saw a way to update lollipop 5.0 to

Marshmallow 6.0.1 somewhere in XDA forums, but I can't find it anymore. Please help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] TratosDM:
Working Root, for what it's worth.

I risked the recommended Wondershare TunesGo, after doing the downgrade in the OP. I had held my phone at PB3 for about a year and finally got tired of it. I performed the downgrade as instructed in the OP, used TunesGo in a windows partition, got Root, installed FlashFire and the pre-rooted OF3 as discussed here and have a working s5 Active with Root for the first time in this device's history, oddly enough with Knox bit in tact (which I didn't expect).

Now, Wondershare TunesGo is, perhaps, the skeeziest seeming piece of software I've used in a long time, and I still have some skepticism about the security of my device in resorting to using it. I am in no way giving a recommendation that direction myself. However... I have working root, which I've never before had, and I'll post whatever evidence people would like.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] natemanas:
Wow, Interesting development.

I hate this phone for it's garbage locked status and impossible knox issue, but if this works, I may actually give it a try..

So you're saying that you WERE able to downgrade using the OP, then used tunesgo to obtain root?

I'm not sure why my phone hates the OP instructions, But I'll try it again. I assume I must be in Download Mode before odining anything?

What if I'm already in OTA of3? Just skip ahead to tunesgo?

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Another question: can you walk us through the process of using tunesgo? I'm just curious what that looked like, and how it was able to obtain root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] TratosDM:
What I did

Yes, I downgraded using the OP. I was on PB3 which is still a 5.1.1 build, not a 6.0 build, but I did use the OP to downgrade from a 5.1.1 build to a 5.0. I used the ODIN in the OP, and the files in the OP, and used a usb cable that I knew was good from previous phones. I did just as the instructions said, which was normal as I'd used ODIN a lot on previous phones.

Once I was on OF3, I installed TunesGo, plugged in my phone, re-enabled USB Debugging, then went to the Toolbox in TunesGo, clicked One-click Root, it restarted my phone, and I had root. I installed SuperSu, installed FlashFire, used FlashFire to flash the pre-rooted OF3 I linked in the previous post, and that was it.

It was almost a disturbingly simple process, to be honest. As I said, I'm still unsure of TunesGo as an application, in the sense that anyone should be unsure of using mysterious software to manipulate their phone. Other posters mentioned not wanting to give Wondershare their card information, I share that sentiment and I didn't do that. But, given that it worked, I guess I do owe them a purchase. I'm not here advocating anything, just reporting that it worked for me, and I'm really, really glad to be able to delete garbage bloatware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] natemanas:
Oh, So you just used their free downloadable root tool, not the overpriced software?

I too have rooted many phones, and am familiar with ODIN, but this dang phone has been such a frustration. I sure hope this works out, and will post progress when I have time to do this.

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HOLY!!!

It worked!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] TratosDM:
Congrats! My response was much the same, I didn't expect it to work, frankly. Enjoy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] issasaurus:
Oh God you guys, I'm so glad I follows this thread. That damn active has caused so much frustration! I cannot wait to get it rooted ???. Thank you so much for sharing and I will surely update when I give it a try.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] freudious:
Thanks IJoxer, dougunder and FartBocks

Just wanted to confirm working root. I have an S5 Active SM-G870A that had been on 6.0.1 PH2

Steps I took:

1) downgraded to 5.0 OF3 following the instructions in post #1 by IJoxer

2) rooted with Wondershare TunesGo using one-click root under the toolbox section as suggested by FartBocks in post #46

3) installed SuperSU from google play then updated using "normal" option.

Next step is to try to install one of the roms
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] freudious:
I would like to add I never tried to root with the S5 on firmware 6.0.1 PH2. You may not even need to downgrade to gain root so you may want to try that first.

EDIT: I went back to 6.0.1 PH2 and tried to root but was unable to do so. It looks like you will need to downgrade before rooting
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] LBM44:
Advice for a noob

So i'm going to root my g870a, it's running android 6.0.1 . i know i need to downgrade to 5.0 first( haven't tried yet), i have been backing up all my personal data to google including texts etc. using 3rd party app. , i have also tried to back up the phone its self using adb bridge using command adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\Users"my computers name"\backup.ab. in Android SDK without any success. it just keeps freezing up at different apps each time.

1. would a adb backup work if i unlocked the phone from the carrier?

2 would it matter?

3. does it make a damn bit of difference if i unlock it from the carrier before i root it, or after i root it, if im gonna keep the carrier?

i obtained the code from at&.t i haven't unlocked it yet
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] cock0sorus:
I just 'upgraded' from my LG E980 to S5 Active because the LG is limited to KitKat and many apps are no longer supported in KitKat. I was happy to run 6.0 on the Active, but after few minutes of reading the forums, the only way to root this phone is on the OF3 (5.0) LolliPop version. Many 6.0 apps wont work on 5.0. Also, a carrier locked or unlocked phone has no connection to firmware/bootloader in my experience so it shouldn't make any difference.

I just bought 2 S5 Actives on ebay for $75 each and they're both rooted on 5.0 using Wondershare TunesGo app for windows.

I tried TowelRoot all versions, CF-AutoRoot, SuperSU files, KingRoot and none of them worked on any 5.0+ firmware on my both phones.

I'll use them both for work until the S7 Active is on ebay for $75 and the process will repeat.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] x_orange90_x:
So before I get to excited, let me make sure I'm reading things right. I can now take my S5 Active running 6.0.1, downgrade it, and install a rooted ROM?

Ok, next. What ROMs can actually be installed successfull? I'm assuming they are for the regular S5 though, correct? And lastly, are any of them rooted Marshmallow ROMs? I'd love to see Resurrection Remix 7.0.1 on this phone but I know the day will likely never come ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] escueto33:
Excelent it worked prefectly! I also I installed the Xtresolite rom

However after a while I tried to enter to Recovery mode to do a wipe clean and it was impossible it doesn't work. Neither using a factoy reset. In fact the phone doesn't start and I had to install kernel G870A_OC5 again.

Does somebody how to do a factory reset to this phone rooted? . Does somebody how to install TWRP in this rooted phone with Xtresolite rom? I tried many times without succes

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] ilinimud:
Just wanted to chime in and say this is still working great. Time to debloat a free phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] herbertpug:
I am still on 4.4.4. Can I just run this or do I have to do an interim update? G900A att in uk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IamJisoo:
Hate to bring back a old thread, but I just got a used s5 active and wanted to root it. i was on 6.01 and wanted to downgrade. I followed the instruction from the first post and everything ran fine until the phone rebooted. it seems like im stuck on the att logo. Any help would be greatly appreciated would be fine if I go back to 6.01 I just want a working phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] alldaymsc23:
Can someone please help me out on how all of magically got a registered version of wondershare root program, while pointing out how you'd never give them your credit card !! Am I missing something??

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Boooooooom! I spoke too soon! I got this thing rooted!! Now, I just want to let everybody who was associated with this thread that I greatly appreciate you. Thank you so much
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] Moogle:
I'm running SM-G870A on Android 5.0 and baseband version G870AUCU2BOF3, is this Rootable and what's the best method for going about it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dsmryder:
I've been going back and forth looking for the correct way to root and then flash my g870a.

I was given this phone from a friend who took pity on me because my s3 has a cracked screen, keeps rebooting randomly, has a failing battery, and a screen with a like almost down the middle.

I am on OF3 at the moment and don't have an update showing in the updates area.

I know things keep changing so I don't want to go into flashing things 1/2 cocked.

From what I'm hoping I can do is find the later ROM and then go from there.

What is the correct way to do this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] dsmryder:
I think I finally found it!

This looks like what I have been looking for!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] oszitrek:
Thanks Man! :) This downgrade is working! :) I happy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] achiappetta:
Update 8-2019

Bought a referb S5 on ebay with 5.1.1 and need root. Found this still working

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74438648&postcount=42

also found a few custom ROMs to play with. But nothing to report on them

cheers

anthony :D:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] raptorjesus556:
May be a rezzing a bit of a dying thread however, I can confirm that this is still a successful way to root the G870A circa 2020. This is my first attempt at rooting a phone. Will update when I flash a ROM. That will be a first too.

NOTE, the "tunesgo" wondershare program does NOT work on the trial version, the "mobilego" version does root on the trial version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] IJoxer:
I'm still active, not that there is much to be done here, but as a fellow geek, I'd just like to say thanks for the update, never know when it might be a rainy day and decide to tinker with some old device we have laying around, so though not popular as it once was, updated info is always appreciated! Thanks for letting us know, glad it worked out for ya!:highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5] AmericanLocomotitve:
So, will this allow me to install Lineage OS on my 870A? Or am I still SOL?