alright so im looking to root my s5 for wifi tethering purposes. if anyone knows how to get wifi tethering up and running without root let me know, otherwise please help me get started on rooting this s5. i understand that i might have to roll back to previous version of android or possibly upgrade to 9?
g900a
6.0.1
baseband g900aucs4dqb1
kernal 3.4.0-9723602
march 2 2017
build qc1
knox2.6
would also like to know if 6.0.1 is rootable, did you ever figure it out?
scarlion said:
would also like to know if 6.0.1 is rootable, did you ever figure it out?
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Downgrade to oci5 then follow aptlogics guide
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Has anyone figured out how to root stock Lolipop rom yet?
I found this http://www.galaxys5update.com/root-g900fxxu1bnl9-galaxy-s5-android-5-0-lollipop-update/
I just don't know if this is ment for the AT&T version.
Can someone confirm if this is the right way to root my phone?
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Has anyone figured out how to root stock Lolipop rom yet?
I found this http://www.galaxys5update.com/root-g900fxxu1bnl9-galaxy-s5-android-5-0-lollipop-update/
I just don't know if this is ment for the AT&T version.
Can someone confirm if this is the right way to root my phone?
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It's meant for international G900F
G900A hasn't had the lollipop update yet.
No you cannot use that method to root AT&T G900A
This is the only way to attain root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3021120
Hello. I'm not sure if this in the right section if it isn't I'm sorry. Anyways I just recently updated my AT&T Galaxy s5 g900a to lollipop 5.0 and it sucks pretty bad, the color scheme is terrible for my eyes and its just not something I want to get used to. Is there anyway to downgrade back to kitkat on the g900a? If so can you please help, thank you.
Jathar said:
Hello. I'm not sure if this in the right section if it isn't I'm sorry. Anyways I just recently updated my AT&T Galaxy s5 g900a to lollipop 5.0 and it sucks pretty bad, the color scheme is terrible for my eyes and its just not something I want to get used to. Is there anyway to downgrade back to kitkat on the g900a? If so can you please help, thank you.
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If you updated via OTA, unfortunately no, there is no way to downgrade. If you upgraded via a method here on XDA, you should be able to ODIN back to KK. Good luck.
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If you updated via OTA, unfortunately no, there is no way to downgrade. If you upgraded via a method here on XDA, you should be able to ODIN back to KK. Good luck.
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Thanks, I heard that using the s5 with AT&T has a locked bootloader is that a problem or are there ways around that?
Jathar said:
Thanks, I heard that using the s5 with AT&T has a locked bootloader is that a problem or are there ways around that?
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Yes it's locked. That's why such a pain to do things. There are workarounds, like safestrap and flashfire, but both of those are limited in what you can flash because of the locked bootloader. You'll have to look around and see what you're most comfortable with. But like I said, if you're using the latest Android version via OTA, there is no workaround that will work. Thanks AT&T
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.
Snowby123 said:
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.
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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.
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thanks again snowby phonesaver!!:good:
Okay so I have the AT&T version of the galaxy s6 obviously and from what information I got it already it seems difficult to root this phone I've tried a few methods but they don't seem to work unless I'm doing something wrong I currently have service with Cricket Wireless but I'm using a AT&T galaxy s6 with that prevent me from rooting my phone any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
I do not think root is currently possible for the latest (s6) versions of Android.
Correct. Depends on your software version whether it's rootable or not. If you are on 5.0.2 either OF3 or OF4, or any 5.1.1, there is currently no root available.
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Here is what I currently have, don't know if this matters
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Here is what I currently have, don't know if this matters
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That spot that says android version 5.1.1. That's your answer. Not rootable.
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****! Well can I at least tether my internet? And when exactly did the 5.1.1 update come out
Please, I was searching but I found nothing yet.
Can anyone help me? My baseband is: G870AUCU1BOC5
Android 5.0 Lollipop
rusa-raus said:
Please, I was searching but I found nothing yet.
Can anyone help me? My baseband is: G870AUCU1BOC5
Android 5.0 Lollipop
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There is no root meethod for the AT&T bootloader therefore no root. If you had used the search you would have found dozens of other people asking the same thing.
If anyone discovers a method how to root that phone you can be sure it will be published here and everybody will now. For now all I can refer you to is my thread on how to update the phone to the latest Marshmellow update (but that might prevent you from installing any root that is based on Lollipop in the future).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g870a-updates-ph4-t3494717
EDIT: Actually there is a root method https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...w-to-update-to-g870aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3161733 for very old firmware versions. Still there are no custom roms that I know of.
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There is no root meethod for the AT&T bootloader therefore no root. If you had used the search you would have found dozens of other people asking the same thing.
If anyone discovers a method how to root that phone you can be sure it will be published here and everybody will now. For now all I can refer you to is my thread on how to update the phone to the latest Marshmellow update (but that might prevent you from installing any root that is based on Lollipop in the future).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g870a-updates-ph4-t3494717
EDIT: Actually there is a root method https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...w-to-update-to-g870aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3161733 for very old firmware versions. Still there are no custom roms that I know of.
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Thanks a lot for reply, after a looooong search I have found this: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/
So, I do that and now, I'm in Android 5.0, with baseband G870AUCU2BOF3 and happily rooted. But I have a question, Can I update to Marshmallow following your thread?
Thanks a lot again.
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Can I update to Marshmallow following your thread?
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You can but you will lose root. There is currently no root method for Marshmallow.
Hello.
I was just wondering how exactly you did this? You downgraded to 5.0, and rooted from there? Can you explain to me what you did to root the G870A?
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Hello.
I was just wondering how exactly you did this? You downgraded to 5.0, and rooted from there? Can you explain to me what you did to root the G870A?
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Just follow the instructions: http://www.droidviews.com/update-att-galaxy-s5-active-to-lollipop-root-it-and-enable-wifi-tethering/