Root Sprint S5....Step-by-Step
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I'm new to the S5 community. I've scrolled through the threads and noticed different versions. For example NE5, ND2, etc. What are the actual updates in order from KitKat to lollipop? I want to stay away from lollipop for ROM development reasons so that's why I'm asking. Thanks :thumbup:
> STEP 1 - DRIVERS
Download the Samsung S5 driver
Did this and NOW my computer doesn't show storage for my phone when I plug it in. It did before. Suddenly over the last 3 days, this phone I've had for almost 2 years starts getting stuck on a black screen when I open random apps, overheats and have to pull the battery and find it's burned off 50% of battery life by being frozen... (which is why I decided to root it now) ugh. I guess I'm just screwed, then?
Download the Samsung S5 driver
Did this and NOW my computer doesn't show storage for my phone when I plug it in. It did before. Suddenly over the last 3 days, this phone I've had for almost 2 years starts getting stuck on a black screen when I open random apps, overheats and have to pull the battery and find it's burned off 50% of battery life by being frozen... (which is why I decided to root it now) ugh. I guess I'm just screwed, then?
I have a newer baseband version G900PVPU3B0K4, dated 11/10/2015. As of 1/18/2016, CF-Autoroot is for the older version G900PVPU1BOA6. Any problem using CF-Autoboot or Odin to revert back?
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I can't root AT&T Galaxy s5 with Android 5.1. This guide is capable of rooting galaxy s5 with higher android version. Hope this helps when the above method didn't work.
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Been away from Android since the Verizon iPhone 4 launch. (Htc thunderbolt lol)
Glad to be back. Playing with a S5 while waiting for me and my wife's s7 edge.
Anyways, does this info apply to this version of software/firmware?
Rooted an s4 i was playing with.
Also does anyone know what model sim card this phone uses? I have a SIMGWW216R, SIMGLT207R, AND SIMGLW236C.
None of those work!
Maybe the 206R? Nobody has one by me! (Called 7 corporate stores in Chicago!) So if that's the card how do i get one for free! Supposedly customer service is sending me one but they dont know what model they are sending sooooo....... don't really trust them honestly!
I sure hope the new s7 are activated the way sprint was talking about in the future but my guess is that starts with s8 or when they launch voice over LTE.
I have a newly purchased S5 (Swappa used). It is:
Model: SM-G900P.04
Firmware: G900PVPU3BOF6
Android Version: 5.0
When I tried CF Autoroot with Odin (as I have rooted many a S4/S5 in the past) - it fails the check after. Hmm. Looking for something newer, I tried the towelroot -- It says "device is not supported" after I click "make it rain" -- any advice"
I assume my phone is just a newer version and needs something different? Help?
Model: SM-G900P.04
Firmware: G900PVPU3BOF6
Android Version: 5.0
When I tried CF Autoroot with Odin (as I have rooted many a S4/S5 in the past) - it fails the check after. Hmm. Looking for something newer, I tried the towelroot -- It says "device is not supported" after I click "make it rain" -- any advice"
I assume my phone is just a newer version and needs something different? Help?
Just odin TWRP and install a custom rom, or install SuperSu via recovery. Your phone not that new, mine came with 6.0 and I went back to 5.0 no problem, doing what I mentioned.
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61Root Sprint S5 step-by-step....the following is for the Sprint SM-G900P (S5) and SM-860P (Sport S5) Updated 10/20/2014
*The SM-G900P method has been confirmed to work on the Virgin Mobile branded S5. However, do this at your own risk*
-----> If you would rather watch a video of how to root the S5 check out qbking77's here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52587088&postcount=1
Please thank the owners of the threads in the links for the work put in to post the necessary files to obtain root/hotspot
**As always, I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device. Just follow the easy steps and all will be good.**
*Before you proceed, if you have not taken the official ND2 or NE5 update from Sammy yet and want to then do that now. It is easier to do the update before obtaining root.
STEP 1 - DRIVERS
Download the Samsung S5 driver and install on your Windows PC: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-G900PZKASPR
--->If you are using Linux no additional driver download is required.<---
After you install the drivers, plug in your phone to the PC and make sure it detects your device and loads the drivers properly. Should be able to access your storage. If not, don't proceed because chances are Odin will not recognize the device either. If this happens, try a different usb port, re-booting PC, cable, etc.
STEP 2 - OBTAIN ROOT SM-G900P (S5)
**Disclaimer.....using CF Auto Root method will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device. Towelroot method in itself does not trip the Knox counter.**
There are 2 options for root. Pick whichever you are more comfortable with (my preference is towelroot because it is a faster and safer one click method):
Option 1: **According to the latest info from towelroot thread, this will only work with Kernels dated prior to June 3rd, 2014. May work on newer but chances are not good due to Google supposedly patching the exploit.**
This can be done without the use of a PC. Go HERE, click the symbol, and download the towelroot apk.
After download, install and run. Then, go to Play Store and download/install SuperSU. Run to update binary. Done.
---->For More Adventurous Users....if you want to utilize mod strings for towelroot, install recovery without a PC using Mobile Odin, etc. see HERE Courtesy of fergie716
Option 2: Download Chainfire's S5 Autoroot (Odin included in package): http://download.chainfire.eu/408/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kltespr-kltespr-smg900p.zip
Then go here and just follow the steps: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51421067&postcount=2
STEP 2 - OBTAIN ROOT SM-G860P (Sport S5)
**Disclaimer.....using the following method to root (currently the only available) will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device.**
Download Chainfire's Sport S5 Autoroot (Odin included in package): http://download.chainfire.eu/460/CF-...ts-smg860p.zip
Then go here and just follow the steps: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51421067&postcount=2
STEP 3 - CUSTOM RECOVERY SM-G900P (S5)
**Disclaimer.....flashing a custom recovery will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device.**
Download the latest PhilZ CWM Advanced Touch .tar.md5 file (custom recovery): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2706253
Take this .tar.md5 file and put in your Odin folder. If you don't have Odin yet then download from here: xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421
Then just follow the Odin directions on this page under "How to install with Odin". Just remember you are installing PhilZ and not TWRP but steps are still the same: [url]http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51450356&postcount=1[/URL]
STEP 3 - CUSTOM RECOVERY SM-G860P (Sport S5)
**Disclaimer.....flashing a custom recovery will trip the Knox counter and can not be undone. This will void the warranty on your device.**
Download the modified CWM recovery here: http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s5/development/recovery-cwm-s5-sport-sm-g680p-t2907945
STEP 4 - NANDROID BACKUP
Don't skip----> Now that you have root and a custom recovery, first thing you should do is make a backup in recovery just in case something goes wrong in the future. (hold press Vol Up + Home + Power when powered off to boot into recovery) **I strongly recommend that you backup EFS as well. Keep the backup in a safe place afterwards** Or, you can go HERE, download the tool, and backup EFS with the app. Make sure you have Busybox installed first and put the produced backup in a safe place such as PC hard drive, cloud storage, etc.
Optional:
Now that you are rooted what is a flashaholic to do?
For a comprehensive list of mods, roms, and add-ons click here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=52456762&postcount=1
Done. Flash away.6Yea for future use you don't need Windows to root the phone and put a custom recovery on. I used Towelroot with the mod strings for newer Samsung phones then used Mobile Odin to flash my recovery image. Alternatively, you can use dd to flash any recovery.img but you need root first. To dd the recovery image use Terminal Emulator, make sure the recovery image (TWRP, Philz, etc) is on the root of your "Main Storage" (SD, not ExtSD) and rename it to "recovery.img" then enter these commands:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
Links:
Mobile Odin (Use to flash recovery.img or recovery.tar, MUST be rooted before using)
Mod Strings for Towelroot and How-To Access It (I used 1337 0 1 7380 4 0)4
+1..fyi, if you're still on NE5 and take the NK4 OTA you lose root, but Tr gets it right back
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app4
Yes, you should be able to root using towelroot without using your PC even with the latest update.
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app4
Towel root does not trip Knox and here's a good read.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487714
Sent from my SM-G900P using XDA Free mobile app
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