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Root Galaxy S5 - Video Guide

(If this is a duplicated post, in the wrong section or goes against something then sorry and remove the post)
How to root the Samsung Galaxy S5. This is a quick and easy video guide for anyone who has not rooted a device before.
Go to settings then about device and check your model number to see if its listed. If so you then can continue with the rooting process.
This will work on the Following Galaxy S5:
SM-G900F, SM-G900H, SM-G900I, SM-G900M, SM-G900R4, SM-G900T, SM-G900P , SM-G900T1, SM-G900W8
Downloads: (Sorry about the short links)
XDA Page: [SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root - xda-developers
WinRar : Download WinRAR - FileHippo.com
Samsung Drivers: http://bit.ly/12XYjYR
Video Guide:
All credit goes to Chairfire. I just make his method into a simple Video Guide.
Make sure to donate and thank him for his work.http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=631273

Thanks sir. I did not know it in past. Now i know How to rooted Samsung galaxy s5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk

hemander said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
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That's are great tutorial.. I like it.

I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?

fastfed said:
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
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I believe they did it for the Note 3, so why not the S5?

thinking I will hold off a bit to see if any non-knox roots come out... not sure if I can wait that long though... I love messing with my android phones

Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.

atlast I have rooted it successfully

In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Masum56k said:
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.

blackout720 said:
Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
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So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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Masum56k said:
So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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yes you can root, but can't do any more updates after rooting. if you want to update in the future, you would need to go back to stock causing you to lose root, update, and then, root again after the update.

Hi,
I want to root my S5 as soon as I get it (as with all my previous Galaxy devices)
But , the rooting procedure makes the device "custom" and then Allsharecast does not work as far as I know.
Is there a solution to this for S5 ?
On the S3 and Note 8 , I had a modified lib file (libWFD_Engine.so) which fixed the problem of being a custom device.

blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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how do you unroot through Odin ?

Thanks. I've successfully root my device.
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

mrmrmrmr said:
how do you unroot through Odin ?
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Stock firmware for your device
sent from my i337 bumpin that CarHDRom

You forgot SM-G900V

blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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Do you by chance know how to get a stock ftf (?) file which we can use in case root fails?
I am on UK H3G SM-G900F Android 5.0. Build number is G900FXXU1BOD3.
Thanks.

Guys, this thread is over a year old and is outdated now that Lollipop is out.

CF Auto Root for Tmo S6

Anyone else try @Chainfire cf-autoroot yet for the SMG920T?
I have tried several times and Odin keeps stopping at NAND Write Start and nothing I try can get it to go past that point.
All thanks to @Chainfire for his amazing work!

Megaflop666 said:
Anyone else try @Chainfire cf-autoroot yet for the SMG920T?
I have tried several times and Odin keeps stopping at NAND Write Start and nothing I try can get it to go past that point.
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I am rooted using CHAIN Fire's CF AUTOROOT - the trick is you have to use the Latest ODIN - 3.10.6 I think - here is a link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613
Donf use the ODIN that comes with CF Auto Root unless he has updated it to the one I have linked to here. THis is the only one that works that I know of.
GOOD LUCK

mocsab said:
I am rooted using CHAIN Fire's CF AUTOROOT - the trick is you have to use the Latest ODIN - 3.10.6 I think - here is a link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613
Donf use the ODIN that comes with CF Auto Root unless he has updated it to the one I have linked to here. THis is the only one that works that I know of.
GOOD LUCK
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Trying it out now. Will let you know. The cf-autoroot I downloaded came with 3.07. When that didn't work, I tried 3.09, so now it's onto 3.10...
EDIT: Worked like a champ. Thank you.

Megaflop666 said:
Trying it out now. Will let you know. The cf-autoroot I downloaded came with 3.07. When that didn't work, I tried 3.09, so now it's onto 3.10...
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It worked for me - it should work for you

mocsab said:
It worked for me - it should work for you
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Worked great. Have another question...
An app: com.T-Mobile.PR.adapt
Is requesting SuperSU access. I can't find anything on this app. Are you familiar with it? It only asks at boot. I went in and told it to forget it and haven't heard from it since.

Megaflop666 said:
Worked great. Have another question...
An app: com.T-Mobile.PR.adapt
Is requesting SuperSU access. I can't find anything on this app. Are you familiar with it? It only asks at boot. I went in and told it to forget it and haven't heard from it since.
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I saw that too but I didn't know what it was and wasn't sure what would happen if I didn't accept it - so I did - maybe I should forget it? What could it be?

I haven't figured it out yet. I denied it until I know what it is. Also has to manually freeze and remove all the Knox crap, SuperSU didn't ask me to disable it...

If we root, will Knox be tripped if we don't install it?
Sent from my XT1095 using XDA Free mobile app

rjayflo said:
If we root, will Knox be tripped if we don't install it?
Sent from my XT1095 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes, it will trip your Knox counter.
That brings me to a question I had, hopefully @Chainfire can answer. ..
After root, supersu didn't ask me to deactivate Knox; why? is it safe to go and freeze or remove all the Knox crap?

Unfortunately I'm waiting until I hear more information on Knox in regards to Samsung Pay. I know Chainfire and others mentioned the possibility of it needing an un-tripped counter, but until we know for sure I'm staying un-rooted (which is killing me).

B1aze said:
Unfortunately I'm waiting until I hear more information on Knox in regards to Samsung Pay. I know Chainfire and others mentioned the possibility of it needing an un-tripped counter, but until we know for sure I'm staying un-rooted (which is killing me).
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As was mentioned in the cf autoroot thread in the main galaxy s6 forum... You haven't had Samsung pay so far, so if you don't get it with root, you won't be missing anything you had...

Megaflop666 said:
As was mentioned in the cf autoroot thread in the main galaxy s6 forum... You haven't had Samsung pay so far, so if you don't get it with root, you won't be missing anything you had...
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Interesting logic. Perhaps that was one of the features he was looking forward to when purchasing the phone? I mean, come on now...

entropism said:
Interesting logic. Perhaps that was one of the features he was looking forward to when purchasing the phone? I mean, come on now...
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I'll go ahead and say it, NO that is stupid logic....
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Free mobile app

jzero88 said:
I'll go ahead and say it, NO that is stupid logic....
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Free mobile app
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You don't think someone might have bought the phone looking forward to an announced feature?

Megaflop666 said:
Worked great. Have another question...
An app: com.T-Mobile.PR.adapt
Is requesting SuperSU access. I can't find anything on this app. Are you familiar with it? It only asks at boot. I went in and told it to forget it and haven't heard from it since.
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If you search on it - you will find another thread. It seems to be a T-Mobile security app (At least that's what the other users think). I do not know what it is but they recommend....
Do not give it access and freeze it with TB.
-NJ

entropism said:
You don't think someone might have bought the phone looking forward to an announced feature?
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I think he was saying the logic of 'you never had it, therefore you won't miss it if you don't get it' was stupid. Whereas you were being a little more gracious saying it was 'interesting' logic. In all honesty, it is a ridiculous argument. Of course you will 'miss' features that the phone should include if you lose them due to root. Even if you would not have used the feature, it still is a missing feature, just one you personally do not care about.

Raibyn said:
I think he was saying the logic of 'you never had it, therefore you won't miss it if you don't get it' was stupid. Whereas you were being a little more gracious saying it was 'interesting' logic. In all honesty, it is a ridiculous argument. Of course you will 'miss' features that the phone should include if you lose them due to root. Even if you would not have used the feature, it still is a missing feature, just one you personally do not care about.
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Ah, fair enough. I figured it was one or the other, so...

entropism said:
Interesting logic. Perhaps that was one of the features he was looking forward to when purchasing the phone? I mean, come on now...
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All the whining about a post I quoted from another thread is a little ridiculous guys. Seriously, lets keep on topic.
jzero88 said:
I'll go ahead and say it, NO that is stupid logic....
Sent from my SM-G920T using XDA Free mobile app
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entropism said:
You don't think someone might have bought the phone looking forward to an announced feature?
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Raibyn said:
I think he was saying the logic of 'you never had it, therefore you won't miss it if you don't get it' was stupid. Whereas you were being a little more gracious saying it was 'interesting' logic. In all honesty, it is a ridiculous argument. Of course you will 'miss' features that the phone should include if you lose them due to root. Even if you would not have used the feature, it still is a missing feature, just one you personally do not care about.
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Ah, fair enough. I figured it was one or the other, so...
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Megaflop666 said:
All the whining about a post I quoted from another thread is a little ridiculous guys. Seriously, lets keep on topic.
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It wasn't whining, it was originally commenting on a fairly ridiculous response that you had. But I'm glad you're actively campaigning for the job of forum moderator. Keep it up!:good:

Root after Update?
I received the S6 two days ago. It came with Android Ver. 5.0.2 and there was an update available as soon as I activated the phone. I have not yet taken it. Has anyone taken this update and then rooted successfully?

Root on Lollipop already (Confirmed by 1)

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com...y_s5_will_get_lollipop_starting_today/cq62ktt
In this comment, is a procedure to get root on ATT S5 Lollipop. I haven't tried it myself, might do it in a few hours. You do need to be rooted beforehand.

I wish I would've know this before I updated

I think that may be rooting it on a SS rom slot,not the actual OS on the phone.

It seems hes just replacing the backup's system partition with the Lollipop one, restoring and wiping, so wouldn't that be the stock slot?
EDIT: Screwed up the quote my bad

It seems the commenter was confused on devices. I was reading the s4 forums and they restore a backup of rooted lollipop, which we don't have. Maybe someone brave can try with rooted 4.4.4 and flash ota over Odin like the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814?nocache=1

122ninjas said:
It seems the commenter was confused on devices. I was reading the s4 forums and they restore a backup of rooted lollipop, which we don't have. Maybe someone brave can try with rooted 4.4.4 and flash ota over Odin like the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814?nocache=1
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Already done: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59992272

Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/

jrocx said:
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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Try it and let us know...100% doubt it

Don't know how true that one click root method is. We've never had a one click root besides towelroot. I'd also say give it a try and see what happens. If you soft brick it,just flash the Downgrade tar in Odin.

PS4AndroidHacker said:
Don't know how true that one click root method is. We've never had a one click root besides towelroot. I'd also say give it a try and see what happens. If you soft brick it,just flash the Downgrade tar in Odin.
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It says device can't be rooted at this time
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Free mobile app

jrocx said:
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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This is an old, old, old method and I believe only worked on the original Android version shipped when the S5 was first released if at all.

is there a ss version for the lollipo?

CAG-man said:
This is an old, old, old method and I believe only worked on the original Android version shipped when the S5 was first released if at all.
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So I'm unrooted running 5.0 so theres no way for me to root if im on 5.0 already right??

ryan0720 said:
is there a ss version for the lollipo?
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Not yet. There is this news though. from muniz_ri
Joehen873 said:
So I'm unrooted running 5.0 so theres no way for me to root if im on 5.0 already right??
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As far as I know, there is no way to root an unrooted OC4. But it has been done to downgrade to root, but not successfully repeated the last I read. It has been said many time for this and prior OTA updates. Don't apply the update until root is confirmed. I like to download the update and upload the .cfg file to help those who work on rooting processes. I think Muniz noted that they advanced the Qfuse in this bootloader so it is near impossible to downgrade in order to root. ( I say near impossible because of the 1 report of a successful downgrade)

I updated from NCE to rooted 5.0. Here is the link. Follow the steps to the T: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803

Hackers have been defeated
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Free mobile app

The title of this thread should be "root FOR lollipop" instead of "Root ON Lollipop". There is no root once your phone is ON Lollipop you needed to be rooted beFORe upgrading to Lollipop. Buying the phone new with Lollipop or taking the OTA renders it unrootable.

Well seems like the hackers have been DEFEATED
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Free mobile app

stonecold36067 said:
Well seems like the hackers have been DEFEATED
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Free mobile app
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no way. i have total faith hackers will prevail.

Its been a while many people on here say this phone is already too old and nobodys trying to figure out a way to root it
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Root S5 Active Help

Can anyone help me out with rooting my s5 active? Its the SM-G870A model with android 5.0, baseband G870AUCU2BOF3, and kernel 3.4.0.

No, can't be done. This was the best place to ask so save yourself the time and stop Googleing. It can not be done.

just want to confirm that this cannot be done even if we are not concerned about tripping KNOX sensor? i am so sad, i've been away from rooting devices and i should have known better when i was updating that i should have rooted first.

Still no. If you took OF3 there is no going back or rooting. Sorry, some work is being done but no progress and probably won't happen.

any updates?
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.

brothersman said:
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
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Negative, OF2 and OF3 still unrootable, and at this point i'd say the chances are pretty slim.

Any news????? To Root G870AUCU2BOF3 or downgrade?

Still no.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?

719c6 said:
Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
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Nope, i wait for android N.... :/

blackbiking said:
Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
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Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Rakuu said:
Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Long time lg user here im actually comming from a g4 to a active because one i love the phone im a mechanic i cracked my screen and it works fine just dont wanna dammage it any more. Im so fed up with lgs locked bls. Ive done a lotta test with g4 and the encryptions used are crazy. Ive seen unlocks and roots come year s later. Were dealing with a no rootable situation on marshmallow. Bootloader in mm checks integrity on system partition also no bl unlock no root. And android n will even be worse. I personaly think unless it a completly low end phone development is dead unles u buy a developer or internqtional series phones. The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable

TheMadScientist420 said:
The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
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Tends to be the plan when they lock it.
Sent from my Galaxy S5 using XDA Labs

I came from an iphone and jailbreaking was rather simple. I am trying to root by s5 active to get all that crap off of it that it came with. I am finding models that are similar to mine but none that are exact (the same as the OP). There is still no way to do it on my phone?

How To Root & install custom roms for Samsung Galaxy S5 G900A AT&T Lolipop

I want to learn how to root my phone than install customs roms, but im just scared because my phone almost got bricked, so can someone give me a full tutorial and download links thank you

Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace

berniesteven said:
Search is your friend. Everything you need is out there. Are you running stock lollipop? If so, your search is over.
SM-G870A Peace
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what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum

Mikekm69 said:
what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace

berniesteven said:
You have a lot of reading to do. Search for rooting s5. Make sure you understand everything before trying to modify your phone. I'd hate to see you bricked.
SM-G870A Peace
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Okayyy thank you, theres a forum on rooting s5 att on XDA rite?

Mikekm69 said:
what do u mean stock lollipop? (sorry newbie here) i downloaded it from the XDA forum
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He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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mwrobe1 said:
He means, go to Settings>About Device and look what the Android Version is. If it is 5.0 then do not bother looking to root your device...it's not possible on an ATT device with Android 5.0 right now.
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yea its 5.0, is it possible to downgrade it? if it is, what version do you think is good enough to root?

You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.

Let me know if you have any luck
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slicetwo said:
You can't downgrade if you're already on 5.0, and even if you could, you can't install anything beyond Touchwiz (Samsung) based ROMs because of a locked bootloader.
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Thank you for posting this question because I am in the exact same situation. I have an AT&T Galaxy S 5 Android 5.1.1. I was never interesting in rooting my phone until just recently and have been doing some light reading on Life Hacker to learn more and it brought me here. I just wanted to clarify your comment above. Are you saying that having the phone that I/we have we are completely out of luck if we wanted to root/modify our phones? Forever or just until something changes down the road?

Well I sold my at&t s5 and ordered a unlocked tmobile s5 to use on at&t with my sim card because you can root the tmobile version. I hope one day soon someone will figure out how to root it I believe it will be done soon just keep checking back on here.
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Having no luck rooting my AT&T G900A

Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/

ultracoolguy said:
Well good news for y'all:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
Install it with Odin(http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin).
And for the custom recovery:
http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-r...om-using-safestrap-on-attverizon-galaxy-s5/4/
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Does this work on 6.0.1?

joesteve1914 said:
Does this work on 6.0.1?
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Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...

ultracoolguy said:
Well, yeah! But you need to downgrade first. Note that I don't test it, so use it at your own risk! Also I recommend that you use a good cable, or else...
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I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.

johnkirchner said:
I don't think that will work, the firmware listed there is 4.4.2 which is KitKat, you can not downgrade to KK if you are on lollipop or marshmallow, you could soft brick or worse. I would not attempt this unless you are actually on KK.
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Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/

ultracoolguy said:
Well it seems that is true...For us:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/att-galaxy-s5-downgrade-5-0-to-4-4-x-t3098639
#FudgeAtt
Maybe you can "update"(don't recommend it,though. Again, try it at your own risk):
http://www.droidviews.com/install-rooted-lollipop-on-att-galaxy-s5-sm-g900a/
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For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.

Vesnyx said:
For future reference, don't give these unsure ideas to people and tell them to update their phones like this. At the moment, YOU CANNOT GET ROOTED LOLLIPOP 100% of the time unless you were/are on 4.4.2 KitKat with root (use Towelroot) and update through muniz_ri's update method. Trying to downgrade to KitKat will result in a bricked device as the thread previously mentioned.
The reason why root persists on 5.0 when you update it via this method is due to using the older bootloader which doesn't verify the system's integrity the same way the newer bootloaders do.
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OK, thanks for explaining and sorry for making these unsure posts.
I actually doesn't have the s5 att(except for a family member). I really just wanna help a little.