[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkmaster83:
Title says it all, but unfortunately I am new so I am unable to post URL's. I will be forced to copy and paste the article. Also, please tell me if with this method I will have root on marshmallow or be forced to stay on kitkat?

Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow Method Was Released in July 2016.After the Release Some Improvements are Made in the Year of 2017.The Mobile comes with the KitKat Version.It can be upgraded up to Marshmallow a Latest model.If you feel the Mobile is Junked with Unwanted Mobile Company applications.You can recover it By rooting.When rooting you can change your ROM.But normally You can delete some company applications and free your mobile memory and also you can increase your Phone memory.You can Easily root your mobile without a computer.You can Free Your Mobile From lots of unwanted applications.You can Free Your Mobile From lots of unwanted applications.

About

Name	Odin

Warranty	Voids Warranty.

Stability	Stable without any issues.

Root Manager App	SuperUser. It manages root permissions for apps on the device.

Supporting Versions

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Note

Stable Alternate method Updated.

Try with Full Rooted Stable Firmware if you can’t root Using Below Method-Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon Rooted 6.0.1 Marshmallow Firmware.

Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow

You can Also Refer-Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update Firmware.

There are Two Steps in the Root Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Install TWRP Recovery on the Device.

Install SuperSu to Manage the Root Permissions.

Check Bootloader Status Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1

Read- Root Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Verizon Wireless SM-G935V 6.0.1 Marshmallow

There are Two Scenario Before We go to Root Your Mobile

If you Get, Can Unlock the Below Steps you Will Follow Normal Steps.

If you get, Can’t Unlock Bootloader You have to Downgrade to Lollipop For Further Process.

Download CID Checker.

Open app If you Will Get 15 You can Select Method 1 and Do Normal Steps.

Check Bootloader Status Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Screenshot

Check Bootloader Status Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Screenshot

If you get 11 You have to Choose Method 2.

Method 1-If you Get CID 15

Download Samsung USB driver.

Download Odin.

Install the Samsung USB Driver on your PC.

Extract the Odin Files and Install it on Your PC.

Download EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip Copy it to Your Mobile and Extract the Files in Your Mobile Internal Memory.

Download COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.

Enable USB Debugging Mode->Tap 7-10 Times in Build Number->Enable USB Debugging Mode.

Switch off your Mobile.Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+Home+Power Buttons.

After entering into Download Mode it will say Warning Press Volume Up button to continue.

Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable.

Launch Odin Application.It Will Show the message added.If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps.

After Getting Added Message Select AP/PDA Button then Browse for the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 file Select it.Tick the Auto Reboot.After the Reboot Follow Below Steps.

Download Towel root installs it on your Mobile and Select make it Rain You Will Get Success.

Now you are Rooted Move to Install SuperSu and TWRP Section.

Method 2-If you Get CID 11

Download Samsung USB driver.

Download Odin.

Install the Samsung USB Driver on your PC.

Extract the Odin Files and Install it on Your PC.

Download EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip Copy it to Your Mobile and Extract the Files in Your Mobile Internal Memory.

Download COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.

Enable USB Debugging Mode->Tap 7-10 Times in Build Number->Enable USB Debugging Mode.

Switch off your Mobile.Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+Home+Power Buttons.

After entering into Download Mode it will say Warning Press Volume Up button to continue.

Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable.

Launch Odin Application.It Will Show the message added.If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps.

After Getting Added Message Select AP/PDA Button then Browse for the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 file Select it.Tick the Auto Reboot.After the Reboot Follow Below Steps.

Download SuperUser APK installs it on your Mobile and Make New User.

Busy Box Download installs it on your Mobile.

Download Towel root installs it on your Mobile and Select make it Rain You Will Get Success.

For More Instructions Refer-XDA Thread.

Now you are Rooted Move to Install SuperSu and TWRP Section.

Install SuperSu in Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Download SuperSu.Zip and Copy it into your Internal Memory.

Switch Off Your Mobile.Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+Home+Power Button.

Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache,System,Data.

Return to Home of TWRP Select Install.Select SuperSu.Zip.

After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

Now You can Find the SuperSu in your Mobile Applications.

For Rooted Users-Install TWRP Recovery In Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Download Flashify App.

Download TWRP Recovery MM version For Install TWRP Recovery In Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900V Verizon 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Open Flashify App Grant SuperUser Permission and Search For Downloaded TWRP Recovery Image Install it.

You can check the TWRP Recovery is Correctly installed or not by Entering into Recovery Mode->Switch off your Mobile->Volume Up+Home+Power Buttons.