I am new to rooting and have no idea about it.
I have a galaxy s5 at&t 5.1.1 lollipop, and im trying to figure out if there is rooting for it. I tried kingroot and it some days there will be a strategy and some days there isnt.
I found out about systemless root and i have no idea if it works with my version, and i went into recovery mode or whatever its called and i had no idea what to do there....if there is a root or anything out there or lead me to the right direction that would be great thanks.
As far as I have found there is no root or downgrade available for the at&t variant of the s5 (g900a) running 5.1 plenty of us are waiting to update to it, and even more are in your position being stuck there.
Is it worth it to get a new s5 running 4.4.4 ?
Asking opinions here of the group. I can buy a mint condition g900a that still has kitkat 4.4.4 on it so I assume it can still be rooted. Is this worth buying or not?
idenr said:
Asking opinions here of the group. I can buy a mint condition g900a that still has kitkat 4.4.4 on it so I assume it can still be rooted. Is this worth buying or not?
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It can still be rooted.
Correct, however if you can find a g900t in the same range piecewise it would be a better investment
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hey guys, i bought a verizon s6 edge a couple days ago i love the phone however it does have a few bugs that are driving me crazy.
right now its on 5.0.2 and i use tmobile sim card on it. id like to install even the 5.1.1 update but it wont let me do it ota and i cant find it anywhere.
can anyone help with finding the 5.1 stock?
i also rooted the phone with ping pong and root checker says its rooted but flash fire says it isnt rooted....i just rather do the 5.1 update because im sure they fixed that problem but im open to any ideas.
THANKS in advance guys!!!
ronmz said:
hey guys, i bought a verizon s6 edge a couple days ago i love the phone however it does have a few bugs that are driving me crazy.
right now its on 5.0.2 and i use tmobile sim card on it. id like to install even the 5.1.1 update but it wont let me do it ota and i cant find it anywhere.
can anyone help with finding the 5.1 stock?
i also rooted the phone with ping pong and root checker says its rooted but flash fire says it isnt rooted....i just rather do the 5.1 update because im sure they fixed that problem but im open to any ideas.
THANKS in advance guys!!!
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When you root the S6 edge (any variant) PingPongRoot prevents OTA updates from installing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/general/of1-odin-g925v-tars-t3191419
Here is a link to the proper files to update to 5.1.1; just be aware it makes root impossible.
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When you root the S6 edge (any variant) PingPongRoot prevents OTA updates from installing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/general/of1-odin-g925v-tars-t3191419
Here is a link to the proper files to update to 5.1.1; just be aware it makes root impossible.
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super appreciate the help!!
another quick question.....so you think its better i dont upgrade?
im just looking for any version thats better than this 5.0.2 it does weird things....adds a 1 to any number i try to call back.
voicemail glitches and such.
ronmz said:
super appreciate the help!!
another quick question.....so you think its better i dont upgrade?
im just looking for any version thats better than this 5.0.2 it does weird things....adds a 1 to any number i try to call back.
voicemail glitches and such.
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It all depends. I would recomend that before you take the update and permanently lose root, try installing a custom ROM.
There are a variety of custom ROMs available for the Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge. They all outperform the 5.1.1 build.
Try finding one in the following subforum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/development
If one of these ROMs does not perform as well as you expect, just use Odin to install the official firmware.
Snowby123 said:
It all depends. I would recomend that before you take the update and permanently lose root, try installing a custom ROM.
There are a variety of custom ROMs available for the Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge. They all outperform the 5.1.1 build.
Try finding one in the following subforum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/development
If one of these ROMs does not perform as well as you expect, just use Odin to install the official firmware.
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thanks again snowby phonesaver!!:good:
I purchased a S6 Edge and it was updated to 5.1.1 when I got it. I am a big fan of rooting/flashing ROMS/mods (My last phone was an extremely modded Oneplus One which met an untimely end) but I am not really sure how to do that on this phone. I would very much appreciate any help with info on how to root/install TWRP. Additionally I know that the S6 on 5.0.2 can be rooted but I also heard that once you update to 5.1.1 can't downgrade but it's worth a shot. I also heard that the [email protected] version has a locked boot loader is there any way to unlock it? If not would flashing say a T-Mobile stock ROM work? Thank you for any help. I also know that Devs don't like being asked for ETAs so instead I will ask if anyone knows how development of Cyenogenmod for the S6 Edge is progressing?
There's no way to unlock the bootloader on the AT&T version of the phone. You won't be able to use a custom recovery such as TWRP.
This is also my first Samsung phone (I've always used HTC devices, which were so easy to unlock/root). Since you're on 5.1.1, I don't think there's any way to achieve root (yet). I may be wrong there, though.
There is no way to root, if you want to do fun stuff with your phone, stay away from at&t
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Hi, I'm also in the same boat. I know that this thread is old but I am planning to buy the s6 edge with AT&T (used). The phone is currently running on 5.1.1, (OJ9).
Before buying, is there any possible root YET? Am I possible to downgrade? I am sure these questions have been answered multiple times, but like I said, the threads that I have found via XDA are old. So before purchasing, I'd just like to make sure. Thank you so much!!
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Hi, I'm also in the same boat. I know that this thread is old but I am planning to buy the s6 edge with AT&T (used). The phone is currently running on 5.1.1, (OJ9).
Before buying, is there any possible root YET? Am I possible to downgrade? I am sure these questions have been answered multiple times, but like I said, the threads that I have found via XDA are old. So before purchasing, I'd just like to make sure. Thank you so much!!
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No and no , the only hope we have is when we get android 6 and wait for any possible new root method.
Hello,
I'm about to get a new work phone - My employer uses AT&T in the US and asked me which phone I want. I'd like to get a GS6 or GS6 edge+ but wanted to check the status of root, since having it is pretty important to me. I know pingpong root was working for a while but that doesn't seem to be the case any more? From the looks of the forums, it looks like root may not be available on the newer versions.
I'm going to have a look at the AT&T store tomorrow. What do I need to look for to determine if it's currently root-able? Am I looking for a specific revision of the phone itself, or only a certain Android software version?
Thanks.
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Hello,
I'm about to get a new work phone - My employer uses AT&T in the US and asked me which phone I want. I'd like to get a GS6 or GS6 edge+ but wanted to check the status of root, since having it is pretty important to me. I know pingpong root was working for a while but that doesn't seem to be the case any more? From the looks of the forums, it looks like root may not be available on the newer versions.
I'm going to have a look at the AT&T store tomorrow. What do I need to look for to determine if it's currently root-able? Am I looking for a specific revision of the phone itself, or only a certain Android software version?
Thanks.
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Right now as it stands it looks like rooting the S6 AT&T variants that took the 5.1.1 updates won't be getting root for a long while. I would pick the LG V10 or a S6 edge+ if you had the choice to pick up an AT&T phone. If you don't care too much about specs AT&T also carries the HTC One A9 which you can unlock bootloader quickly and root. I am using the stock S6 right now and I just disabled a bunch of apps and use greenify and it works fine for the time. I miss having V4A and also titanium backup pro.
I heard chainfire released some CF-Auto root files for 5.1.1, not sure if they work with the AT&T variant, and I heard it is as simple as flashing in Odin, getting a bootloop, wiping cache and rebooting.
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Thanks all!
just got my phone, it's 5.1.1 T_T
Just got my phone too. And it's 5.1.1
does this help?
can any devs make use of this? says the exploit grants root privlages on linux and android with kernels 3.8 and higher. im currently on 3.10. heres the link to the story.
http://thehackernews.com/2016/01/linux-kernel-hacker.html?m=1
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can any devs make use of this? says the exploit grants root privlages on linux and android with kernels 3.8 and higher. im currently on 3.10. heres the link to the story.
http://thehackernews.com/2016/01/linux-kernel-hacker.html?m=1
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Interesting. If this isn't a direct means to get us root, then I don't know what is. Now we just need to find a developer or skilled person that could exploit this for our variant...
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Hopefully some one with the skills can have a look at this.
Hey Everyone,
Just lost my S4 to the road (ride a motorcycle and phone fell out of the holder) and just got this S5 SM-G900A from AT&T to replace it. The new phone is fantastic - a dream, but from all the research I have done here and elsewhere, I am not really clear on whether I can downgrade to Lollipop 5.0 or any version of KitKat.
The problem here is that I have a very expensive set of earbuds and the best sound I can get out of them is by using the S4 with viper4android installed. However, viper4android requires the phone to be rooted and from what I can tell, it cannot be rooted with Lollipop 5.1.1.
So...can I downgrade to a lower version of android? The few pieces of info I have found has been related to people bricking their phone trying this. Is it because they did it wrong, or is it true that 5.1.1 has prevented the ability to downgrade.
Whatever info you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Incidentally, I have tried towelroot and kingroot but to no avail.
Any insight into the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks -
Rick
Is there a root for At&t Samsung Galaxy S5 5.1.1.??
There us no root nor a way to down grade, unfortunately.
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There us no root nor a way to down grade, unfortunately.
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Thank you for the reply. At least I know now.
Ive looked everywhere for this version after I got it back from Samsung Galaxy repair in Texas and I just can't seem to find it so I know the correct procedure for the rooting. Please help.
full10 said:
Ive looked everywhere for this version after I got it back from Samsung Galaxy repair in Texas and I just can't seem to find it so I know the correct procedure for the rooting. Please help.
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I imagine you are on the latest Nougat since we can't stop the upgrade/update... Rooting was only available on older versions like 5.1.1 Lollipop.
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I imagine you are on the latest Nougat since we can't stop the upgrade/update... Rooting was only available on older versions like 5.1.1 Lollipop.
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Well I've since moved on to my old version Samsung Galaxy S4 rooted SM 1545 PP and I'm having problems with the bootloader even though it is rooted what should I do
full10 said:
Well I've since moved on to my old version Samsung Galaxy S4 rooted SM 1545 PP and I'm having problems with the bootloader even though it is rooted what should I do
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Are you asking about your S4?? or the S6edge on verizon?
I have no knowledge of the S4.
SpyderPalo said:
Are you asking about your S4?? or the S6edge on verizon?
I have no knowledge of the S4.
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The S4. I figure it's a better device to start with than bricking my S6 Edge. Lol. I can't free up the bootloader on the S4 though I got it rooted but bootloader isnt unlocked
Verizon locks the bootloader on their phones