Hello. I have used this forum many of times and have found great info on rooting. But I am stumped on this. I have
Verizon Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G900VRU1ANI2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Sun Sep. 14 18:04:11 KST 2014
Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
I tried to use towelroot.com and when I tap the sign, all I get is sent to another page with a bunch of visual code. No make it rain, no nothing. Then I downloaded Odin, unzipped the file, did not see a .tar file anywhere and when I put my phone into download mode, connect it to my computer, my device does not show up in the accept box. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or there isn't a rootable way for my device yet. Any information will help. Thanks
Solution.
This worked for me... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMDhPXXd24
Can't root Samsung s5 model number SM-G900V -G900V,
I am having major problems rooting Samsung s5 SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8
sE for android: enforcing
SEPFPF_SM-G900V_5.0_002
Tues Jan. 27 14:19:49 2015
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Jan 27 2015
Base version: G900VVRU1BO
KNOX VERSION: 2.3
Please help me if any way possible
Thanks
COCKSMANSQRT said:
I am having major problems rooting Samsung s5 SM-G900V
Android version: 5.0
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOA8
sE for android: enforcing
SEPFPF_SM-G900V_5.0_002
Tues Jan. 27 14:19:49 2015
Kernel version:
3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Jan 27 2015
Base version: G900VVRU1BO
KNOX VERSION: 2.3
Please help me if any way possible
Thanks
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I have the same exact build number and I managed get my handset stuck in a recovery bootloop. I ODIN back to stock. Back to square one. At least I didn't brick it.
I dont have a g900v, but laat i checked they were in almoat identical boats as the g900a, and last i checked for us, theres no way to root lollipop or downgrade or anything, so the reason you are unable is because you cant.
Sent from my SM-G900A using Tapatalk
Thanks. I'll stop trying. It would be insane to fire up ODIN again and flash something older, when they have already patched the stuff. I just wanted 'root', sigh.
fukenbiker said:
Thanks. I'll stop trying. It would be insane to fire up ODIN again and flash something older, when they have already patched the stuff. I just wanted 'root', sigh.
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I take back my previous post, after poking around in the verizon section it seems all hope is not lost, i recommend having a read over is the verizon galaxy s5 section, your question is more likely to be answered there.
Sent from my SM-G900A using Tapatalk
got root
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
fukenbiker said:
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
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Awesome!
Sent from my Twi5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk
Finally got root
fukenbiker said:
I finally got root. I have 96 apps frozen with Titanium Backup.
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How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
cowboyshy said:
How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
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That is quite the model number you have there. It didn't start with SM?
My model number is SM-G900V
fukenbiker said:
That is quite the model number you have there. It didn't start with SM?
My model number is SM-G900V
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Yes the model number is SM-G900v, my current version number is what I posted. XT
how do I root my G900V??
Hey if could please tell me how you were able to root your phone I would be eternally grateful. I have the same phone,
Samsung Galaxy S5 version G900V android version 5.0
Is it possible to root this phone?? How??
I tried the towelroot.com but once I downloaded the tr.apk i was not able to install it (the install button does not work) so I wasn't able to ever see the "make it rain" thing....:
If you know of any method that works please let me know.!! :fingers-crossed:
NadiaRoo said:
Hey if could please tell me how you were able to root your phone I would be eternally grateful. I have the same phone,
Samsung Galaxy S5 version G900V android version 5.0
Is it possible to root this phone?? How??
I tried the towelroot.com but once I downloaded the tr.apk i was not able to install it (the install button does not work) so I wasn't able to ever see the "make it rain" thing....:
If you know of any method that works please let me know.!! :fingers-crossed:
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I dont think you can if you are already on 5.0, if you were rooted on 4.4.2 you could but if you werent youre stuck.
Sent from my Tw5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk
I had to flash 4.4.4 on top of 5.0 before doing anything else. Here's the process.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...wngrade-samsung-galaxy-s5-5-0-4-4-kitkat.html
Then for Root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/help/verizon-galaxy-s5-lollipop-5-0-root-t3075261
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need help flashing downgrade 5.0 to 4.4.2 sm-g900v
iv been up for countless hours trying to figure out how to downgrade my firmware from 5.0 to 4.4.2 of course so i can root my phone and open up all the goodies the phone had to offer . iv wen through sammobile for firmware but its not working every time i go in to odin mode and hit start it always says (not auth) fail! please some one help me i would be forever in your debut lol
Different versions
cowboyshy said:
How? I have been searching for days. Can't find a root method for G900vvru1boc4
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Your problem lies where mine does. Depending on the baseband version you have, means that the bootloader may or may not have an exploit available to allow root etc.
For him, the OA8 version allows a root method. As for you, on OC4 as well as the one I have, OG5, is un rootable as far as I know. At least for right now.
If you require, tethering, mobile Hotspot (if you have unlimited data like me), call recording, ad blocking etc. These things are still possible without root on your Verizon s5. I made a post about it a few pages back. However these are the programs I use for those things while we wait for root .
No root is required for these apps to work properly on the Verizon galaxy s5. They all have free trials but a couple require purchase for full functionality. Money well spent imo.
"Call Recorder" by Skvalex - call recording & management ($8
"PDANET" or "FoxFi" (PDANET includes foxfi) - for tethering & wifi Hotspot ($7)
"Block It!" - VPN ad blocking service. (Free but not available on Google play)
This worked for me
DCWHITE32 said:
Hello. I have used this forum many of times and have found great info on rooting. But I am stumped on this. I have
Verizon Galaxy S5
Model number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: G900VRU1ANI2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Sun Sep. 14 18:04:11 KST 2014
Build Number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANI2
Hardware Version: G900V.05
I tried to use towelroot.com and when I tap the sign, all I get is sent to another page with a bunch of visual code. No make it rain, no nothing. Then I downloaded Odin, unzipped the file, did not see a .tar file anywhere and when I put my phone into download mode, connect it to my computer, my device does not show up in the accept box. Maybe I'm doing something wrong or there isn't a rootable way for my device yet. Any information will help. Thanks
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Look for this video on youtube: Galaxy S5 SM-G900V 5 0 Root Successfully. It worked for me and hope this helps you.
Sm-g900v rootable bootloaders?
Hello,
I have a Verizon SM-G900V,
Version: 4.4.4
baseband: G900VVRU1ANK7
Kernel Version: 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build number: KTU84P.G900VVRU1ANK7
Hardware: G900V.05
And I had my phone rooted but the updates kept popping up and I wasn't sure how to disable them. I have platinum backup but I just read about "Freeze" option. Unfortunately, I can't use it anymore because I don't have root access. I think my phone partially updated, for the 5.0. It did restart and optimize some settings but I can't use the playstore anymore, and I don't have any SuperSu.
I'm not sure if I should just go ahead and update it since I don't have any other option to use the play store, or is it possible if i can just re-root it based on the 4.4.4?
This was my 1st time rooting it, I used to have an iPhone so I tried to supply as much info as I could.
Thanks!
Hello XDA
My last post was about losing root when I did an OTA update to NJ5
Since that...if I remember correctly I flashed a kernel with Odin and then used Towel root. It seemed to work but on reboot superuser wouldn't work and ultimately I don't think it rooted. But I changed something. It was so long ago I'm not remembering. I try to do the LATEST Ota from AT&T and it will download...reboot...get through about 25 percent and then reboot with a message that says installation interrupted.
I want to take my phone back to stock and start over.
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ModeL: SAMSUNG SGH-I337
Version: 4.4.4
Kernel:
3.4.0-2960651
[email protected] #1
Build: KTU84P.I337UCUFNJ5
SE For Android:
Enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.4_0031
Secure boot status: Samsung
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 3, VPN v1.4 Release 2
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Can anyone provide any additional details and validate if the below post is where I should be looking?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642?nocache=1
That's the exact place you should be looking. The latest full Odin firmware available is for NB1. You install that first and then upgrade to the latest using the updates available. All links and more details are available in that thread.
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Thank you!
Hey guys, been a while since I asked something here so hopefully I'm posting in the right section, if not then sorry about that, would love for a mod to move the thread in the right section.
T Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8
SM-G950U
Android Version : 8.0.0
Android Security Patch Level: October 1, 2018
Baseband Version: G950USQU5CRIB
With that being said....... HELP ME!!
I've been using the app called FGL PRO to spoof my location and play Pokemon Go on my T mobile Samsung Galaxy S8. The method was to downgrade google play services to a previous version so FGL PRO would work. Just got hit with the October update which does not let me downgrade google play services anymore, thus rendering FLG PRO useless. I have been advised to root my phone and then try to spoof, apparently that's the only way now.
So far only downside I have of rooting is tripping Knox, which will disable my Samsung Pay and Secure Folder. But I'm willing to let those go for the sake of spoofing. I would 6 days a week so no time to officially play this game.
My question is.......
1. Is rooting the only way left?
2. Is there any other app recommendation which does not require rooting?
3. If not, What would be the proper steps to successfully root my S8.
- For others who do not play Pokemon Go, I believe it blocks phones that are rooted, so would definitely need something that hides my phone's root status from the app after rooting.
Any help on this topic would be greatly appreciated
As the title says. I do have SOME information on how to root devices, and I know that one-tap rooters like Kingoroot and such are usually too good to be true.
I have looked around the internet and XDA website, but haven't found anything that would help me fully. I did find some info from XDA that requires you to use Magisk to know some information about your device before rooting it, but trying to install the current Magisk version to the tablet causes "There was a problem parsing this package.", which the tablet does when the version of the app cannot be run on the current version of my tablet (I assume, since same apk works fine with my phone, which has higher Android version)
Any help regarding this? By the way, the tablet's android version is the dreaded 4.4.4, and there are no Android or system updates through Settings.