PF4 pre rooted firmware

[Kryxan]

Looking into a root for this device and found this guide: http://www.androidinfotech.com/2016/08/samsung-s5-g900v-verizon-rooted-marshmallow-firmware.html?m=1

I'm currently downloading a 1.6g firmware file that is supposed to be PF4 stock pre rooted. I have never had a root on this device and I'm not sure if this is the best method. It worries me that I see no mention of this method on XDA as this site is my usual go to for all root methods I have used before.

 

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This will not root your device

Make a backup with Samsung smart switch or whatever way you prefer to use
Make sure to Move all important data to pc via USB cable

The best way to root is this method ok3 root method on xda under s5 Verizon section here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
You will have to downgrade to lolipop ok3 or pb1 firmwares from Sam mobile.com firmware section
This will cause a soft brick boot to recovery mode and wipe data and cache
Make sure you remember Samsung account sign in info
Then it will boot set it up then go to the root thread
Linked above


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