[HOW TO][ALL VARIANTS][19/11/ Gain root, custom recovery, prep for modding on your S5
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Hello there.
I have exactly the same phone, im looking the same method.
If anybody know something about the root, custom recovery - knox no matter - please help us!
Thanks!
BR: Collins
So I'm confused with what android version your running, are you on lollipop or marshmallow?
This method might not work on the marshmallow firmware, it works well with the lollipop firmware.. havnt updated to the MM update yet so I wouldnt know,
(1) download Odin 3.09... Or the latest
(2) Download twrp (the latest version is 3.0.2-2).
(3a) PUT PHONE INTO ODIN MODE VERY IMPORTANT
(3) Run Odin as administrator,
(4) click on AP section,
(5) find the twrp IMG file you downloaded...
(6)Click start at the bottom, remember to leave the little checkmark boxes alone, leave them how they are...
(7) Now you download the latest super su zip and flash in recovery
this is how I rooted I would try it... If anything goes wrong flash the stock firmware for your deviceSent from my SM-G900R4 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hi, I don't suppose you know if this (OP that is) will work on the G900F running 6.0.1. I've had a lot of trouble with recoveries. I manage to get root with CF-Auto-Root, I can install TWRP but it's at that point I fall down. TWRP always either reboots without doing anything (2.7.x, 2.8.x) and says failed as the file is corrupt on TWRP 3.x.x. If your not sure then that cool, I will keep scouring the net & XDA & trying over & over until I succeed.
Thanks in advance for any time you spare to read or help
Thanks in advance for any time you spare to read or help
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hey OP thanks for thread
http://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.V3GvBbh97De
why instruction say download odin 3.07? isnt latest version always best for such things? im new to s5 and am starting from stock, want custom recovery, rom , kernel, root, xposed.
also, what is cpf3, BPE3, etc written in most rom thread names? firmware name? how do i check which is mine?
http://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/#.V3GvBbh97De
why instruction say download odin 3.07? isnt latest version always best for such things? im new to s5 and am starting from stock, want custom recovery, rom , kernel, root, xposed.
also, what is cpf3, BPE3, etc written in most rom thread names? firmware name? how do i check which is mine?
Check ur device...is it kltexx or kltedx something like that using phone info.. u can get it from play... after that u can choose either 2 cf from chainfire CF auto dowload page.. as my experience i get wrong file which i get trip knox.. lol... i should used the 'kltedx' but i get 'kltexx' cf..
Another way is get custom recovery.. then flash superSu in recovery... i recomended using Twrp 3.0.0-0 or 3.0.2-0 first...
SM G900F xXx 5.0 Odex Boeffla 2.1 beta2 Twrp 3.0.2-0
I just picked up an S5 G900I and It's currently on Android 5.0, I have an over the air update available which will bump it up to 6.0.1. I want to root my Phone, but I just want stock Rom for now, so should I upgrade to 6.0.1 and then find some way to root or should I stay with 5.0 and find a way to root?
Also, if anyone can point me the right direction for finding a stock rom with root or something I'd appreciate it.
Also, if anyone can point me the right direction for finding a stock rom with root or something I'd appreciate it.
Can anyone please help me rooting.?? Ihave SC-04F, the Docomo variant. I could root and install TWRP using CF root when I was on lollipop. But receiving update for Marshmallow I had to start fresh so removed everything and now I am on 6.0.1 after the update. I want to root and install TWRP. Just point me to the right direction please.
Hello everyone!
Is the procedure from the first post (couple of years old) still valid for 6.0.1? Or is there another, newer method for rooting?
Will it trip knox?
Also can I just root without flashing a custom recovery first?
Will I be able to OTA update my phone after rooting? And if so, would I lose root with an update?
Is the procedure from the first post (couple of years old) still valid for 6.0.1? Or is there another, newer method for rooting?
Will it trip knox?
Also can I just root without flashing a custom recovery first?
Will I be able to OTA update my phone after rooting? And if so, would I lose root with an update?
guys help i have the G900FXXS1CQD8 ; i tried ti root it but it gives me that it's not supported. What should i do ? Thanks
There are various routing methods.
Easiest IMO is flashing CF-AutoRoot from Chainfire:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
Alternatively you can flash a custom recovery (e.g. TWRP) with PC version of Odin and then on recovery a root zip, such as supersu:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 using XDA Labs
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Have you seen my post just before yours?
There I have mentioned different rooting methods for the S5 (SM-G900F).
What have you tried and where exactly do you get the "isn't supported" message?
BTW ... keep in mind that TowelRoot will no longer work for the S5 with recent firmware versions.
Hi friends,
I'm not sure if it will work with my version, as my specs say both 900f and 9006v. Not sure if I have the chinese unicorn or not. Would love some guidance. Screenshot below of my phone's innards...
https://www.screencast.com/t/hcvhDCjDhL
I'm not sure if it will work with my version, as my specs say both 900f and 9006v. Not sure if I have the chinese unicorn or not. Would love some guidance. Screenshot below of my phone's innards...
https://www.screencast.com/t/hcvhDCjDhL
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Thanks for the post#'s. I was interested in this because I support many devices and wanted to be aware of any possible new enhancements to Samsung Knox. And yes, secured boot is part of knox: http://www.samsung.com/global/busin...er/2013/06/Samsung_KNOX_whitepaper_June-0.pdf
Also, you someohow missed subsequent posts in that same thread where it was confirmed that you can downgrade from 5.0 to a "towelroot-able" firmware version and re-root. See here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59147920&postcount=659
---------- Post added at 05:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:45 PM ----------
Unfortunately there seems to be alot of misinformation in this thread. You can use MobileOdin Pro to flash a stock, pre-rooted 5.0 ROM(not 5.0 firmware) to achieve rooted 5.0 while keeping the knox warranty flag at (0x0). I have two threads for two different S5 variants doing this as we speak. If you do not have a 100% stock, pre-rooted ROM available I can put one together.
EDIT - Here are the steps to follow:
Prerequisites: You can begin this process from any previous Build/ROM but you must already have root and MobileOdin Pro installed.
1. Place the G900F_OB7_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM onto your ext-sdcard.
2. Using MobileOdin Pro select the ROM from the "OTA/Zip" option.
3. Uncheck "Everoot", "Inject SuperSu", and "Inject Mobile Odin."
4. Under "After flash" select "Reboot to Download Mode" then press "Flash firmware."
5. Once the flash is complete and you are in Download Mode flash the G900F_OB7_Stock_Partitions using Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+). Done!
Notes:
1. This process will not affect your knox warranty flag.
2. The above process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Stock Recovery, and Bootloader to OB7.
3. If you are currently unrooted and on a non-"Towelroot-able" firmware version you must first a)downgrade to G900FXXU1ANE2 using Odin, b)root using Towelroot, c)install MobileOdin Pro, then continue with the above process.4
if you downgrade to an older rom you can root with Toweltoot and it won`t trip KNOX, this build you have can be rooted but you need a older kernel extracted from an older rom and it should be repacked as a .tar or md5 file to flash it with Odin. Root the device and flash the repacked kernel of the newest rom with Odin.
Downgrading is easier to be honest.4
