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Hi all, I m new to Samsung, previously using HTC. I got a simple yet a question that troubling me and preventing me from rooting my phone. I saw a thread regarding the CF-auto root which i think is a most easiest way to root my phone (GT-I9505). Here is my phone details:
Baseband version - I9505DXUAME2
Build number - JDQ39.I9505XXUAME2
Android version - 4.2.2
It is possible to use the CF-auto root to root my phone? Thanks if you can help me up.
snoopy5 said:
Hi all, I m new to Samsung, previously using HTC. I got a simple yet a question that troubling me and preventing me from rooting my phone. I saw a thread regarding the CF-auto root which i think is a most easiest way to root my phone (GT-I9505). Here is my phone details:
Baseband version - I9505DXUAME2
Build number - JDQ39.I9505XXUAME2
Android version - 4.2.2
It is possible to use the CF-auto root to root my phone? Thanks if you can help me up.
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Yes
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Ofcourse best option by best "Chainfire"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Sorry oxidil was quoting OP by mistake quated u
Thanks all, appreciate your help. :good:
So, chainfire's CF-AUTO ROOT will work regardless of baseband and build # as long as its an i9505? Can you guys confirm this?
Baseband: I9505DXUBMG5
Build #: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMG5
trekkerr said:
So, chainfire's CF-AUTO ROOT will work regardless of baseband and build # as long as its an i9505? Can you guys confirm this?
Baseband: I9505DXUBMG5
Build #: JDQ39.I9505XXUBMG5
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Yes, can confirm that. But CF- Auto Root also works on the I9500, different file off course. Link http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
gee2012 said:
Yes, can confirm that. But CF- Auto Root also works on the I9500, different file off course. Link http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/.
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Forgot about that, sorry bro. but thank you very much for confirming - i will be back on the Q&A thread for more questions. I am currently at work so i cannot root right away:
CF-AUTO ROOT I9505 link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
Why is it guys my flash counter does not reset using triangle away app? And I already install CWM but I can't boot to the CWM recovery? I'm new also to Samsung phone. Thanks
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soncarl said:
Why is it guys my flash counter does not reset using triangle away app? And I already install CWM but I can't boot to the CWM recovery? I'm new also to Samsung phone. Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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TA only resets to 0 if you have a stock rom and recovery, otherwise it will always jump back to 1. Don`t use TA with a custom kernel, that may cause soft bricks/bootloops.
gee2012 said:
TA only resets to 0 if you have a stock rom and recovery, otherwise it will always jump back to 1. Don`t use TA with a custom kernel, that may cause soft bricks/bootloops.
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Basically, from what you are saying it is much safer to be on stock for the mean time? Are there stable roms out there that thats available? Mostly from what i read on android dev, they are mostly alpha (please correct me if i am wrong).
Btw, thanks for your help. I have successfully rooted my i9505 using cf-auto root. My second question is what would be the most stable recovery?
I read from an article that CWM is still unstable?
ok i have never had this much trouble finding a root for a device before, but i guess theres a first time for everything. the only roots i can find is either vroot or kingo which, as my research tells me, is highly unsafe. so if someone could direct me in the right direction that would be awesome. my device info is as follows.
Att samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337
Android 4.3
baseband version: i337ucuemk2
kernal vsn: 3.4.0-1921628
[email protected] #1
build #: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
SELinux status: enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-1337_4.3_0018 ps what the heck is this one?
use saferoot... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
re: rooting i337
duggerdude said:
ok i have never had this much trouble finding a root for a device before, but i guess theres a first time for everything. the only roots i can find is either vroot or kingo which, as my research tells me, is highly unsafe. so if someone could direct me in the right direction that would be awesome. my device info is as follows.
Att samsung galaxy s4 sgh-i337
Android 4.3
baseband version: i337ucuemk2
kernal vsn: 3.4.0-1921628
[email protected] #1
build #: JSS15J.I337UCUEMK2
SELinux status: enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-1337_4.3_0018 ps what the heck is this one?
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Here is the direct download link for the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root which
is designed for your phone's model i337:
http://download.chainfire.eu/327/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download it and flash it using Odin.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
Here is the direct download link for the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root which
is designed for your phone's model i337:
http://download.chainfire.eu/327/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-jfltecan-jfltevl-sghi337m.zip?retrieve_file=1
Download it and flash it using Odin.
Good luck!
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That's made for the I337m and won't work for him.
Sent from Black<3's I337 running Hyperdrive
I just did a quick search on XDA and read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&page=19
Give it a good read over and try it out if you want...it might help.
hueygunner said:
I just did a quick search on XDA and read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248&page=19
Give it a good read over and try it out if you want...it might help.
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That thread is for an older firmware and no longer works on MF3 or MK2.
I used klingo root on mk2 there is also the safe root method that works
Saferoot has been used by a lot of folks as mentioned. But, you guys need to get heavy into the SafeStrap threads. All info is there--
I'm having trouble finding the right root to use for my specific build and software, as well as which ROMs would work. The trouble is this odd BUO part of the software version, which I'm not finding any other mentions of here or elsewhere. So, if someone could point me in the right direction for the root and recommend a ROM I'd be really grateful. Thanks.
Android version: 4.4.2
Kernel version: 3.4.0
Build #: KOT491.D80220b
Software version: D80220b-BUO-xx
There is no root for 4.4.2 yet, only some workarounds involving going back to 4.2.2
You could flash back to 4.2.2 then re-flash with this method for 4.4.2 & root, Its fantastic!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680789
ATOJAR said:
You could flash back to 4.2.2 then re-flash with this method for 4.4.2 & root, Its fantastic!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680789
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Okay, maybe this is the best option. Thanks.
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Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
ondabirdhouse said:
"Towelroot will not work with anything newer than NCG."
-you need to downgrade to 4.4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
-install the NCG Kernel via Odin
-install towelroot
-Now you should have root, SO install SU, Busybox, and Safestrap.
-to upgrade and keep root you need to use this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
*don't take any OTA while on 4.4 because you will loose root. The link above has the latest OC4 stock rom but it has root. So flash it in odin to upgrade.
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Oooooh I see. Thank you, kindly.
memory wipe
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
kairo26 said:
I think I may have the same phone. My big concern about down grading to kitkat 4.4.4 is the memory on the phone I am tying to get will be wiped? I want to root the phone in order to install a software like dr. fon or something else that can possibly get text I accidentally erased. The text dates back to mid April till the beginning of May. I don't necessarily need all the text messages, just from my business phone and a client. I heard There is a chance that data could still be out there even though it got erased from my phone? Not sure what my odds are or how possible it is? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
bregimand said:
Try using Helium backup to get a full app and data backup while you are in non-root mode in 4.4.4 or 5.0. This will get your messages & text for you.
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Rooted the phone, tried using dr. fon and a few other apps. I didn't get back any sms from before the phone was rooted. I would think it was better than Helium right?
My phone is unlocked,by following this steps do the phone lock or it will not do anything to it.thanks
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
bdamore said:
if i go through all the steps to root the phone, will i have free wifi tethering? that's really what i'm after here. thanks.
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yes if you get the wifi tethering file and flash it with whatever version software you wanna use and if not you can always use foxfi
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
FAUguy said:
I've rooted many Samsung S and Notes in the past, but haven't done an S5 yet. I was looking to buy a used one for my mom, but all of them on EBay and Swappa have Lollipop OG5 installed. Would I still be able to roll this back to KK 4.4.4 via ODIN, Root, and install a custom ROM?
Thank you.
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Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
Newyork! said:
Nope :crying:
Only OC4 can be downgraded to kitkat.
#iHateVerizon
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Its been almost impossible to find a good condition used S5 that isn't on OG5 for sale. I'm not in a rush, but everyone that it is good condition I ask, and they've been updated.
Very lost
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
DotScott1 said:
Hello, so... I've tried several times following several different tutorials but every time I try, it tells me that my phone is not supported...? I just got done trying towelroot for instance, message says "sorry, your phone is not supported at this time).
I really want to root my phone to use some aspects of Tasker, Automateit, etc. Can anyone help?
Here's my phones info:
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
Phone Name: SAMSUNG-SM-G900V
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android: 5.0 Lollipop
Baseband Version: G900VVRU1BOC4
Kernel 3.4.0
[email protected]#1
Wed Mar 18 13:27:28 KST 2015
Build number: LRX21T.G900VVRU1bOC4
Hardware Version: G900V.05
KNOX Version: 2.3
Configuration Version: J13.SAM.SMG900V.1
Anyone know where I can find the proper tutorial? Sorry, new to rooting but I have been searching for this all day with no luck. Just fails every time.
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_msl_ said:
Hello, so I have been looking for several days on how to root my galaxy s5 with the same specifications as yours. I bought it in the US and I didn't think that verizon customized it that badly and actually didn't even open more LTE bands. So I find myself wanting to delete the customization and add the LTE bands used by Vodafone in Spain.
I have tried to follow the instructions that they gave you but I am pretty new on this rooting phones thing and I do not quite understand how can I actually follow the guides (for instance I can't backup the aboot file, it says "permission denied"). Since you have gone through this same nightmare I was wondering if you could help a little bit. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks a lot!
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Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I am wanting to root my phone, and there is a guide here (the links on the first reply of this thread), but I understand that one of the steps is to backup "something" (the aboot is part of that something) that I don't know what it is or how to really do it. I would really appreciate if you can give me a "dummie" guide to do this.
On the other hand, about adding bands, there is guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
Best Regards!
QweS84 said:
Do you asking how to backup? If it's not and you asking about root I can write you step by step guide from BOC4 to BOG5 rooted with or without xposed. Was exactly in your situation. Also can you tell me how to add LTE bands?
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I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
Sinitron said:
I'll take that step by step guide to root BOG5, that'd be great.
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What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
buhohitr said:
What firmware are you running currently? and is it rooted?
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This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
Sinitron said:
This is what I have now. Not rooted, never has been, all stock OTA verizon S5
http ://i.imgur.com/pTeYgAr.jpg
...........^ extra space
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Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
buhohitr said:
Sorry to break the bad news that you have the latest OG5, which can't be root. You are out of luck.
Sent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk
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That's everything I read, I wasn't holding out hope. Thanks though.
Hello, I'm new to forums and am new to rooting. I've tried a few methods to root my device but can't get anything to work. I'll list my phones specs below, hopefully you guys can tell me what to do. I really only need to root for wifi tethering because FoxFi quit working on my phone for some reason. It keeps saying that unfortunately foxfi has stopped. It's stupid. I'd also like to get rid of some of the stupid apps that come with the phone and take up space.
Thanks in advance.
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 5.0
Kernel: 3.4.0
Build Number: LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5
Krippshot said:
Hello, I'm new to forums and am new to rooting. I've tried a few methods to root my device but can't get anything to work. I'll list my phones specs below, hopefully you guys can tell me what to do. I really only need to root for wifi tethering because FoxFi quit working on my phone for some reason. It keeps saying that unfortunately foxfi has stopped. It's stupid. I'd also like to get rid of some of the stupid apps that come with the phone and take up space.
Thanks in advance.
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 5.0
Kernel: 3.4.0
Build Number: LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5
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You're out of luck. The BOG5 build you are on cannot be rooted.
I kept researching and heard that kingroot could still root my phone.
Krippshot said:
I kept researching and heard that kingroot could still root my phone.
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Kingroot could never root the Verizon s5
landshark68 said:
You're out of luck. The BOG5 build you are on cannot be rooted.
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If I was to factory reset that would get rid of lollipop right?
Krippshot said:
If I was to factory reset that would get rid of lollipop right?
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No, factory reset is just clear all cache, user install apps, system settings and return them back to factory settings. Lollipop is the Operating system, you can't get rid of the O/S.
Here is a solution i used to root my SM-G900V a few days ago:
- downgrade your lollipop 5... to kit kat 4.4.2 using Odin 3.09
- download towelroot v3. And use it to root
- use rootchecker from playstore to verify
-download 'SuperSu' to secure control of your phone
It should work for u.
Envoyé de mon SM-T310 en utilisant Tapatalk
megaren2000 said:
Here is a solution i used to root my SM-G900V a few days ago:
- downgrade your lollipop 5... to kit kat 4.4.2 using Odin 3.09
- download towelroot v3. And use it to root
- use rootchecker from playstore to verify
-download 'SuperSu' to secure control of your phone
It should work for u.
Envoyé de mon SM-T310 en utilisant Tapatalk
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No, if you are already running with OTA OG5, you can't downgrade. Only ppl with OD5 bootloader and OG5 rom can downgrade.
can anyone confirm if it is possible to downgrade the G900V now?
Model Number: SM-G900V
Android Version: 5.0
Kernel: 3.4.0
Build Number: LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOG5