I'm purchasing a used S5 on ebay. Is there a Baseband or Kernel Version or Build Number I should avoid if I want to root it?
I'm not sure if ATT has released an update to block root. Thanks
Any baseband or build nr is good for now
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Will the Gear VR work with the Samsung Galaxy note 4 developer edition? Won't the Verizon update lock your bootloader?
I am looking for an answer to this as well
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Check this thread out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57478475
You'll need to root your device and edit the build.prop. I'm on my way home try this theory on my N910U Exynos which hasn't got the OTA update yet either.
Good luck and dont forget to backup your original build.prop so you can restore it if all goes wrong!
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Hey there,
I have read through tons of threads and google searches but I can't seem to find a straight answer with a guide. I just got an S5 G900A (AT&T) Preloaded with 5.0 Lolipop. I'm wanting to know is there a way to root the phone without tripping Knox?
I currently use an S3 with 4.1.1 that does what I need, All I'm wanting to be able to do to the S5 is load FoxFi & Titanium Backup to use as a hotspot and remove bloatware, I'm still within my 2 weeks if the phone is unable to be rooted I really have no need for it and able to return at this moment as It has only been powered on to check.
Thanks
No way to root 5.0 on the S5 at this point. I seriously doubt a method will come out before your return period. If root is that important to you, return it.
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Have you found a way yet?
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Any new information?
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I have an updated galaxy s5 lollipop for at&t us there any way for me to root this? ??
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I have an updated galaxy s5 lollipop for at&t us there any way for me to root this? ??
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I would love to know this as well. Can't find anything for Samsung-SM-G900A Baseband BOC4
EDIT: After reading through a lot of threads I found that there is currently NO DOWNGRADE OR ROOTING METHOD for those on stock OTA 5.0 Lollipop. This for AT&T SM-G900A Baseband OC4.
The s5 on lollipop is completely unrootable
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Has to be on 4.4.2
Check with your carrier, they may provide the previous version. I.E. Downgrade. If on original carrier that is.
Now if I did a warranty exchange will it be pre loaded wit oc4 or of4 because I'm hoping not. What are my chances.
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Extra slim to none, it'll most likely have most current firmware.
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Does anyone know what's the latest and simplest method to unroot the device so OTA updates can be downloaded? If odining back to stock firmware can be avoided that'd be great. I'm trying to get rid of some annoying issues on my current build. Thanks.
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ODIN back to stock firmware
Doesn't wiping data unroot the device?
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Doesn't wiping data unroot the device?
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It always wipe everything when you odin back to stock
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This Not Latest but This Is Safe Method..
# Flashing Official Rom(Data Loss)
# Unrooter
http://www.mediafire.com/?ph35zif7liy8bd5
Uses Zergling exploit to Delete Su files
Run Batch file and your UN - Rooted
Nothing special just a simple little batch file.
# Using Fast boot Mod For Unroot
thanx
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I gave in and flashed the original os. The device runs significantly better. It seems the themes from Samsung slowed down my phone and caused a lot of issues with the dialer app.
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Has the August 10 FIrmware posted here yet G925AUCU2AOF4?
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ODIN back to stock firmware
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Need really bad to unroot restore stock G925AUCU2AOF4, using Odin. My Galaxy Edge has Null for IMEI, servicemode is blank no commands, and no broadband version so no Sim will work. if not posted yet anyone know about when it will be available here as this is most trustworthy site? Also i hear it is not wise, possible to flash with a previous version than my current phone which is G925AUCU2AOF4 - i hope i and others don't have to wait too long.
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Need G925AUCU2AOF4
Need really bad to unroot restore stock G925AUCU2AOF4, using Odin. My Galaxy Edge has Null for IMEI, servicemode is blank no commands, and no broadband version so no Sim will work. if not posted yet anyone know about when it will be available here as this is most trustworthy site? Also i hear it is not wise, possible to flash with a previous version than my current phone which is G925AUCU2AOF4 - i hope i and others don't have to wait too long.
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I gave in and flashed the original os. The device runs significantly better. It seems the themes from Samsung slowed down my phone and caused a lot of issues with the dialer app.
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I take that back. My device started lagging bad, especially when it was in use while connected to the charger.
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Good day all,
Just got myself an AT&T Galaxy s5 for use on the cricket network.
Android: 4.4.4
Baseband: G900AUCU2AOA2
Kernel: 3.4.0-3116194
I've already tried towelroot and kingo rooting both of which failed.
What's my best option to get root / custom recovery?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120
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Will that work with oa2 (newer than oa1)?
Should work as long as you don't take a 5.x update from ATT.
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Thanks shakatu The rooting was successful!
how did you get it to work? i an on 4.4.4 oa2 and when i downloaded tower root, just says my device is not compatible
You have to Odin back to the 4.4.2 that towelroot works on. It's in the thread above and it does work.