How to Root AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5

I am not new to rooting but, it has been a little while since I have actually decided to do so.
Currently, I am trying to catch up and see if it is possible for me to root at this time. I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 which I just got from insurance because I completely shattered my old S5. The phone came with the new baseband on the phone but here are all my specs:
Model: 900A
Android: 5.0
Baseband: OF3
Kernal: 3.4
Please, let me now if there is a way to root, downgrade to root, etc. I would like to have a rooted phone asap:good:

If you can confirm your bootloader is not of3 then it may be rootable. If it is not oa1 or below, no root for you.
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I have a Verizon Galaxy S6 edge that mistakenly underwent a hard factory reset. I want to achieve root to recover the files on the phone: pics that had not been backed up, wassapp, etc. Now I find that the phone cannot be rooted at the present time because PingPong Root does not root the updated baseband on my phone. Even if I upgraded to 5.1.1, I understand there is currently no root for the Verizon G925V 5.1.1.
I am looking for information on what could work to recover the data from an unrooted Verizon GS6 Edge? :crying:
Model: Sm-G925V
Android 5.0.2
Baseband G925VVru2aof1
Kernel Version 3.10.61
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Hi,
I have reported this thread to be moved to the right Q & A section where you might be able to get help quickly.
Good luck.

SM-G900A rootable ?

Hello ,
i bought samsung galaxy s5 at&t model a few days ago and i want to root it and flash new cm13 , boot i cant find anywhere how it can be rooted. its on 5.1.1 firmware. i was thinking , is it possible to downgrade kernel with odin and then root with towelroot ? i am just afraid of bricking my phone.
No, it's not possible to root this phone on Kitkat.

[Help] Updating to Marshmallow from 5.1.1 (g900aucu4coi5) stock rom & no root

I just purchased a Galaxy S5 unlocked, but its an at&t model (g900a, shows at&t logo on boot, has at&t bloatware). I live in New Zealand so I can not use an at&t sim and update to the latest firmware (ph4?). Im stuck on g900aucu4coi5 and I want to update, and I have found a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-android-version-6-0-1-t3419016
Can I just flash ph4 with odin 3.11.1 and I will be fine? No chance of brick or tripping knox (assuming i follow instructions correctly)? Also is there a way I can debrand my s5 and give it a stock s5 rom w/out the at&t crap without tripping knox?
This may seem like a noob question but I have followed instructions to the letter while flashing roms on a galaxy trend plus and a galaxy y duos, and encountered problems down the road which led to bootloops. I assume this was because the tools made for them were still in beta for these devices were not popular, but I still want to be safe and keep my new s5 alive.
Thx
xMrTROLLIPOPx said:
I just purchased a Galaxy S5 unlocked, but its an at&t model (g900a, shows at&t logo on boot, has at&t bloatware). I live in New Zealand so I can not use an at&t sim and update to the latest firmware (ph4?). Im stuck on g900aucu4coi5 and I want to update, and I have found a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-android-version-6-0-1-t3419016
Can I just flash ph4 with odin 3.11.1 and I will be fine? No chance of brick or tripping knox (assuming i follow instructions correctly)? Also is there a way I can debrand my s5 and give it a stock s5 rom w/out the at&t crap without tripping knox?
This may seem like a noob question but I have followed instructions to the letter while flashing roms on a galaxy trend plus and a galaxy y duos, and encountered problems down the road which led to bootloops. I assume this was because the tools made for them were still in beta for these devices were not popular, but I still want to be safe and keep my new s5 alive.
Thx
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You should be able to go up to PH4 using ODIN no problem.
And about the bloatware... As soon as we find a way to root or preroot Marshmallow we'll probably get some debloated ROMs up, but first we have to find a way to preroot (I'm working on it but it's taking the back burner for a bit while I work on other ROMs so anyone is welcome to give it a try)
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AptLogic said:
You should be able to go up to PH4 using ODIN no problem.
And about the bloatware... As soon as we find a way to root or preroot Marshmallow we'll probably get some debloated ROMs up, but first we have to find a way to preroot (I'm working on it but it's taking the back burner for a bit while I work on other ROMs so anyone is welcome to give it a try)
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so i can download the ph4 files and flash them all with odin without bricking?
xMrTROLLIPOPx said:
so i can download the ph4 files and flash them all with odin without bricking?
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Yep. Just remember you'll lose all your data so back up first
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xMrTROLLIPOPx said:
I just purchased a Galaxy S5 unlocked, but its an at&t model (g900a, shows at&t logo on boot, has at&t bloatware). I live in New Zealand so I can not use an at&t sim and update to the latest firmware (ph4?). Im stuck on g900aucu4coi5 and I want to update, and I have found a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-android-version-6-0-1-t3419016
Can I just flash ph4 with odin 3.11.1 and I will be fine? No chance of brick or tripping knox (assuming i follow instructions correctly)? Also is there a way I can debrand my s5 and give it a stock s5 rom w/out the at&t crap without tripping knox?
This may seem like a noob question but I have followed instructions to the letter while flashing roms on a galaxy trend plus and a galaxy y duos, and encountered problems down the road which led to bootloops. I assume this was because the tools made for them were still in beta for these devices were not popular, but I still want to be safe and keep my new s5 alive.
Thx
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did u successfully update your g900a without bricking it ?
ShubhamBhagat11 said:
did u successfully update your g900a without bricking it ?
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Yes, and no. It updated, started overheating and the battery caught fire. Rip.
I'm in the same boat as I have an ATT S5 with Lollipop and tried the above method w/Odin and it is now a brick, stuck on the ATT logo.
Are there any working accessible sources fore the ATT stock Firmware for Lollipop in order to rollback this MM update? I've been looking and have found none.

Downgrading Samsung Galaxy s5 ( 5.1.1 ) ( SM-G900A )?

So I did some research if there was any way to root Samsung Galaxy s5 (5.1.1) (SM-G900A). People were saying you can't downgrade because of a locked bootloader or something. But I found one firmware that was meant for tests that brings you back to 4.4+(Can't remember exactly, but it was 4.4). Is there a way to go to this tested firmware and go back to a firmware that could be rooted?

Ugg...So much conflicting information.....AT&T S5 G900AUCU4BOF3

Hi Everyone;
I just purchased an AT&T Galaxy S5 SM-G900A Baseband G900AUCU4BOF3 without checking first of course whether it was rootable / upgradeable. After lots of searching there are plenty of older posts saying "no not possible" but are 1+ year(s) old. There are some newer posts saying this phone / base band IS upgradeable to Marshmallow (6.0) but no confirmation it's worked with this version.
The end story here is I am stuck with it, but would like it to upgrade to Marshmallow (Stock AT&T Firmware is fine, root at this point is on the wishlist). It is carrier unlocked and works at the moment.
Can anyone with this specific phone help me? I am familiar flashing with ODIN, Installing recovery, etc. Not worried about voiding warranty, tripping warranty flags, etc.

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