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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So the AT&T Note 3s just got a 4.4.2 KitKat update, but I am currently rooted and want to unroot, so I need the stock 4.4.2 firmware files. Does anyone know if these are available yet and if not, how long it usually takes for it to be released? I'm a noob here and rooting and unrooting my Nexus 5 was far easier, so please excuse me if I'm asking some dumb questions.
Thanks
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Please read the official KK release thread located in the general section. There is a ton of information you will need to know.
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Just bricked my Sprint S6, and switched to TMO. Is there a method to rooting this phone that does not trip KNOX? Also is there a safe way to root the new software update....?
Thanks in advance
If you're still on 5.0.2 you can use Ping Pong. I believe that if you're on 5.1.1 you're going to trip Knox whatever you do (for now).
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I have an updated galaxy s5 lollipop for at&t us there any way for me to root this? ??
AnyTizers said:
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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I've never had any hiccups rooting any galaxy always choosing chainfire method .
Just picked up s6 and updated to 5.1.1
As I'm looking around posts it's not telling me a lot about root options without any issues ..I see more about issues on 5.1.1 camera issues etc...after root and having to flash boot.bin ?
What is the current safest method to root the 5.1.1 update ,Is it still using chainfire 5.0.2 root
Last thing I want is problems .
A link and quick rundown would be awesome
Like i mentioned I've never felt the need ever to ask about rooting any galaxy s4 S5 etc.... except this time seems necessary
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Same boat
jeffreylin_ said:
Do you care about KNOX?
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I am having the same issue as OP. I don't know how he feels about it, but I don't care about KNOX! Help! Pingpong seemed the safest alternative after multiple attempts using ODIN always resulting in soft brick. Pinpong apparently isn't updated for the S6 even though I got the link in the T-mobile thread for the S6
jeffreylin_ said:
If you do care about KNOX:
Look up "engineer boatloader" on the forums. I have never used this method before, so beware. Fingerprint scanner might not work!
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I thought that method only gives you a temp root as it causes issues with calling and/or wifi, so you use it just to unlock then revert back to gain functionality?
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I thought that method only gives you a temp root as it causes issues with calling and/or wifi, so you use it just to unlock then revert back to gain functionality?
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The first method jeffrelyn_ posted is what you need if you don't care about Knox. Issues with calling were only when the method was first created, but has been patched for a while now so no issues, and it is a permanent root
The engineering bootloader is the only method that has a problem because the fingerprint reader does not function
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The whole process looks like a sh!t show. Which is why I'm just gonna stick with stock.
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jeffreylin_ said:
Alright, if you don't care about KNOX:
Get the correct version of TWRP for your device. Flash using ODIN. Might as well flash the latest bootloader and modem if you haven't done so already (flash entire firmware package if you can't find the modem/bootloader only).
Now, grab the latest Unikernel from the Unified Development forum. Flash using ODIN/TWRP, your choice (pick the right one!).
Download SuperSU from the Play Store. ??? Profit!
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If you do care about KNOX:
Look up "engineer boatloader" on the forums. I have never used this method before, so beware. Fingerprint scanner might not work!
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I already have the correct version of TWRP for my phone but I don't know how to go about flashing it with ODIN. I'm kind of new to Samsung and ODIN and I am kind of ignorant to this whole process, but I want to learn!!
So I just flash TWRP directly?
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I mean flash it to the phone using ODIN directly as I do not have root yet. Which I thought would make TWRP useless
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Justbwantd to add I rooted with unikernel tar like 5 days ago and all went fine .Finger scanner works too..
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Hey everybody, I'm new to rooting and need some help. I need to root 2 Samsung devices, both running android 5.1 an s5 and s5 active. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
It's not possible.
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Is there a way to recover the deleted messages?
Not that I'm aware of. The only thing I can think of is getting a transcript from your provider.
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