Towelroot error - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I have a samsung s5, obviously XD, but I want to root it so bad. So I did some research and looked around at various threads and other sited and they all say one thing in common, "towelroot". So I try this but it get an error message of "This device isn't currently supported".
So I did some more lookin around for that error on other devices and haven't come up with any solution so maybe someone here can help.
I'm on the Verizon Galaxy S5 g900v Running lollipop

Exmix said:
So I have a samsung s5, obviously XD, but I want to root it so bad. So I did some research and looked around at various threads and other sited and they all say one thing in common, "towelroot". So I try this but it get an error message of "This device isn't currently supported".
So I did some more lookin around for that error on other devices and haven't come up with any solution so maybe someone here can help.
I'm on the Verizon Galaxy S5 g900v.
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I tried every single non pc rooting tool on the planet. Seems like they patched alot up in the lollipop update. Samsung and Google hates us xD Towelroot only works on KitKat versions

SladeWilson128 said:
I tried every single non pc rooting tool on the planet. Seems like they patched alot up in the lollipop update. Samsung and Google hates us xD Towelroot only works on KitKat versions
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Yeah it seems so. So maybe someone here will be able to help in some way.

Exmix said:
Yeah it seems so. So maybe someone here will be able to help in some way.
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try cf auto root...but it will void your warrenty (if it matters)
or you can wait for ping pong root i think it will come for s5 too soon!

googleminded said:
try cf auto root...but it will void your warrenty (if it matters)
or you can wait for ping pong root i think it will come for s5 too soon!
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I'll take a look at cf auto root and think about it, it's not likely it'll matter to me if I void the warranty or not.
Edit: After looking at CF Auto root, the G900v isn't supported.

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towel root problem

sub guys am having a problem with my g900f when am trying to root it using towel root it gives me "this phone isnt currently supported" tried entering the three different codes when i press on "towel root" but even no success any idea how to root successfully without tripin knox thanks
reco1 said:
sub guys am having a problem with my g900f when am trying to root it using towel root it gives me "this phone isnt currently supported" tried entering the three different codes when i press on "towel root" but even no success any idea how to root successfully without tripin knox thanks
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-triggering-knox-2nd-method-t2843044 if you have ANGx firmware. On NE2 it should work.
Fail Root S5 G900H
I have the model S5 company Personal Arentina. version of Band is G900HXUU1ANE2 .. but I have a problem with the Root .. 4 times and did not come out .. it hangs halfway through the process after about 10 min strip bricke mistake and the phone (Firmware error update) that is unusable .. only manages reinstalling the official rom, probe, CF root, towelroot, unlockroot and useless .. can not rootearlo in any way, is the first time it happens, S2, S3, S4. . never happened .. it is a process that takes no more than 5 minutes and leaves no way. appreciate your help thanks.
PS: what if the new firmware command above the staff? words that came out in the Free agosto..la really bothers me enough not access Root .. since I have full root access applications like Titanium Backup and other .. Regards.
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The 900H isn't supported by towel root unfortunately.
russ18uk said:
The 900H isn't supported by towel root unfortunately.
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Yep, in South America only 4G (900M) Version is supported.
reco1 said:
my g900f when am trying to root it using towel root it gives me "this phone isnt currently supported"
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You neglected to give us much information, crucial details that would allow us to confirm or narrow down much.
At a guess you have a firmware build dating after June 3rd which closed the exploit vulnerability that allows Towel root to work. There are numerous threads about this, which means that you probably didn't do a forum search or read many threads about Towel root. That is a bad habit and it would be in your best interests to do a search before posting.
In any event, if your firmware postdates June 3rd, then use Odin to write a pre June 3rd build of 900F 4.4.2 firmware to your phone. Then Towel root should prevail.
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[ROOT] PingPongRoot ***S6 Root Tool***

Straight from galaxy s6 forum!
I'm pretty sure this doesn't work on the Edge yet unless you tried it and it worked?
I've tried. It started in the OP that it's not for S6 Edge because of different in the kernel and issues with charging or something but that the vulnerability should still work just needs more investigation.
Shouldn't be long..
Problem is, will it be available before we are forced to update to the 5.1.1 update which will most likely ruin any chance of rooting.
Also wonder if rooting will stop the auto updating tactics they use as they may cause people to lose root.
Why would you be forced to update?
I have never seen an update that was forced on users for android yet.
Plus you should always be able to Odin back down.
I have done it multiple times with my s5
Any news for a working root for our device
Have news?
dimkit said:
Any news for a working root for our device
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miknik85 said:
Have news?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
oscar the grouch said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016
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Many Thanks
Hey guys, I rooted my Edge with PingPong but now it doesn't go into deep sleep. I checked BetteryBatteryStats and it says the phone has been awake 100% of the time. I rooted my previous Edge model with CF auto root and it didn't go into deep sleep either until someone posted something for us to flash with Odin. Idk if that'll work this time since it's a different root method and if it will trip Knox because I'll be flashing something over Odin. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks.
idksomuch said:
Hey guys, I rooted my Edge with PingPong but now it doesn't go into deep sleep. I checked BetteryBatteryStats and it says the phone has been awake 100% of the time. I rooted my previous Edge model with CF auto root and it didn't go into deep sleep either until someone posted something for us to flash with Odin. Idk if that'll work this time since it's a different root method and if it will trip Knox because I'll be flashing something over Odin. Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/help/rooting-deep-sleep-t3079385
pedro39 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/help/rooting-deep-sleep-t3079385
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My problem was that I hibernated Google App and it messed up the Android Wear app. It's fixed now, thanks.
TheArtiszan said:
Why would you be forced to update?
I have never seen an update that was forced on users for android yet.
Plus you should always be able to Odin back down.
I have done it multiple times with my s5
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some models will downgrade no matter what your example S5 ..
But my N910A downgrade from 5.0.2 to 4.4.4 I was imei null, baseband nulll

[Q] Verizon Note 3 (N900V) Root

Dear Xda Developers
dear teams first of all i am sorry if any one has already posted such kind of thread i just want to know that on XDA great teams and people are working together on different devices to make them better for common people use.
today i have same Question for you all
i am searching for posts regarding verizon note 3 lollipop root and have not found any solution one click root does not work towelroot does not work root de la vegas not working in short nothing is successful against rooting Verizon Note 3 SM N900V.!! i just want to say that there are thousands of developers but still could not make a simple root for this device. kindly do not forget this device there are a lot of users like me waiting for root kindly do something about give it your attention guys root is needed.!!
Note: if it cannot be rooted on 5.0 then kindly make a root on 4.4.4 so those who are on 5.0 revert back to 4.4.4 via Odin (i have tried reverting back to 4,4,4 using Odin and it worked) and then can root 4.4.4 if you guys successful make root available for Verizon Note 3 SM N 900V running on 4,4,4 please let us know if there is currently any dev working on this device??
one more there is a new method knows as multiboot or something similar which is used to run dual roms on this device i had seen video on Youtube and could not sort out how to do it as i do not have root and without root nothing is possible kindly someone pay attention to this device. as its been a long time since no root>> [/SIZE][/B][/B]
Lots of us is waiting for it but there is no solution for now ...hope it ll be soon ..
Really?? Every other thread is asking the same questions.
/rant
Well.. I think at least read the other post about this topic, before posting something like this.. but anyways I'll give you a quick heads up.
Basically the main reason that root can't be done by now it's cause of Verizon blocking the bootloader on lollipop also banning the kernel from 4.4.2 where root was possible.
Another point why root hasn't been accomplished by now is cause the people who are able to accomplish that are already working for some company's who pays them to patch those kinds of vulnerability and some others are focused in his school or PhD.
So.. before posting such a request read a little bit son you can be aware of what's going on.
Cheers!
Just jumping in.... Has anybody tried Kingroot 4.0? or the new PingPong root for the s6?
Proweedsmoker said:
Just jumping in.... Has anybody tried Kingroot 4.0? or the new PingPong root for the s6?
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I've done a bit of a research on Ping pong root... it seems it's only for note4 and s6 devices.
So I said let's give it a try who knows what might happen.. so I installed.
At first I thought it will give a message like device not supported but no actually it installs supersu but at the moment of pressing Get root! It gives me a message that supersu is not installed.
So... No. Ping Pong Root still does not work for us yet.
I'll keep up with that thread to see if it comes in handy to help us get root access.
Proweedsmoker said:
Just jumping in.... Has anybody tried Kingroot 4.0? or the new PingPong root for the s6?
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I tried the King root dated 13 Jun, and it didnt work either.
Bummer. Was hoping since the S6 was 5.+ with root, we might get lucky. Oh well...
والحل طيب !!

Verizon Galaxy s5, I'm new to rooting. What should I know?

I know the s6 is out, an I bought a S5. I'm arriving fashionably late to this rooting thing.
I have never rooted any of my devices ever, and by what I here.. Shame on me.
I need to get the most outta my phone and clean it up from factory crap. I love the ability to customize my phone, but I have no clue where to start.
An very nervous of "bricking?" my phone or messing it up. I'm tech savvy so I think it wont be to hard...? What would I be able to do with my phone when it is rooted? Will it void my warranty and can it ever go back? I remember when I first heard about rooting and people where "Bricking" phones left and right... Kinda the reason I never ventured into rooting. Well I put my big boy pants on and ready to go.. lol I would appreciate any help.
More than likely you purchased your phone already running lollipop, and if so, you can't root. Not yet, anyway.
Sean89us said:
More than likely you purchased your phone already running lollipop, and if so, you can't root. Not yet, anyway.
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Verizon says it will be running 4.4 kitkat, the site and the verizon rep said the same thing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Check them 1st.
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
Unknown versions
Win0416 said:
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
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Like the OP I, too, just bought an S5 but I bought it from a guy, NOT from Verizon. SO it's running Android 5.0 already. That's Lollipop, right?
Even though I have used Android for years I don't know all the terms (and am new to the XDA site). Is there a FAQ or something listing the basic stuff?
I got my old phone repaired -- a Samsung S3 running Android 4.4.2 -- so I presume it will be easier to learn to root, and I might want to start there.
UPDATE -- partly answering my own question by going to the xda-developers.com homepage and then scrolling to the bottom to see "root any device." I can see I still have a lot to learn, but there's some good info there
Win0416 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Check them 1st.
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
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I had to get a replacement S5 from Verizon as my first one kept screwing up. This phone came with OC4, is it downgradeable?
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app
Win0416 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784860
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
Check them 1st.
FYI :
My version was OC1 or something (Lollipop) but fortunately not latest version, so I downgraded my one to NCG(Kitkat), and then rooted and upgraded it to OG5
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So I noticed I Have BOG5 and I hear alot about I cant root this. Could you help me to tell me if I can? My S5 info: Model #: SM-G900v, Android: 5.0, build #: lrx21t.g900vvru2bog5, Knox version 2.3
RichThePoor said:
So I noticed I Have BOG5 and I hear alot about I cant root this. Could you help me to tell me if I can? My S5 info: Model #: SM-G900v, Android: 5.0, build #: lrx21t.g900vvru2bog5, Knox version 2.3
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you can't
ldeveraux said:
you can't
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Do you know why? An is there anything in the works to a future root process? weather tripping the Knox or not idc.
RichThePoor said:
Do you know why? An is there anything in the works to a future root process? weather tripping the Knox or not idc.
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Bootloader is locked and there are no known vulnerabilities that would allow root. I doubt anyone is working on a root process considering how tightly locked down the bootloader is.
Help ROOTING Samsung S5 Verizon
I have rooted a few phones all have been Samsungs. It is really bad when you give your hard working money to someone to buy something and they can control how you use it. ,,Can someone please help. I have read for 3 days about rooting this Samsung Galaxy S5 5.0 and it seems to have the latest updates and the knox thing is 0x0, Anyways I did the Kingroot on one phone and the one click root on one. I am not into doing all that different stuff with my phone that most people do when they root it,,,My only purpose for rooting is getting all the extra bloatware off...I have read that the S5 5.0 can not be rooted. Can someone help me..All I want to do is remove the bloatware...Please if you know how to root it let me know
selena203 said:
I have rooted a few phones all have been Samsungs. It is really bad when you give your hard working money to someone to buy something and they can control how you use it. ,,Can someone please help. I have read for 3 days about rooting this Samsung Galaxy S5 5.0 and it seems to have the latest updates and the knox thing is 0x0, Anyways I did the Kingroot on one phone and the one click root on one. I am not into doing all that different stuff with my phone that most people do when they root it,,,My only purpose for rooting is getting all the extra bloatware off...I have read that the S5 5.0 can not be rooted. Can someone help me..All I want to do is remove the bloatware...Please if you know how to root it let me know
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So you read in these forums that the S5 5.0 cannot be rooted, but then you ask if anyone knows how to root it. Trust me, if someone had figured out how to root 5.0 on the S5 it would be very prominent in these forums. No one knows how to root 5.0 builds of OE1 or newer on the Verizon S5. Not sure how much clearer that can be stated like it was earlier in this thread.

Wanting to ROOT my S5. SM-S902L 4.4.2

I have the Straight Talk Galaxy S5 (posting it here because I couldn't find a straight talk version listed and it runs on the Verizon Network)
I have been trying to root it for ages now and everything I have tried has failed. KingoRoot fails Towelroot fails.
I even tried modstrings on towelroot and keeps saying phone is not supported.
Does anybody know what I can do?
YankeeDan said:
I have the Straight Talk Galaxy S5 (posting it here because I couldn't find a straight talk version listed and it runs on the Verizon Network)
I have been trying to root it for ages now and everything I have tried has failed. KingoRoot fails Towelroot fails.
I even tried modstrings on towelroot and keeps saying phone is not supported.
Does anybody know what I can do?
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try giving this one a go its called cf autoroot or cf-autoroot idk something like that just google it but heres a link to it theres alot of youtube videos on how to use it but its pretty straight forward but if you got any problems keep on askin lol
http://cfautoroot.com/
I do not currently have a pc to use cf autoroot. I appreciate you responding, happen to know anything that does not require a pc?
YankeeDan said:
I do not currently have a pc to use cf autoroot. I appreciate you responding, happen to know anything that does not require a pc?
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hmm nah im not sure about anything else you cant use a parents computer or a spouse or maybe a librarys or schools? you can always download it to your phone and move it over to the computer and run it that way if you find one
Guess I can try my wifes laptop... its old and slow and battery doesnt last.
YankeeDan said:
Guess I can try my wifes laptop... its old and slow and battery doesnt last.
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alright sorry i cant help more :/
Veid71 said:
alright sorry i cant help more :/
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You have helped but trying to find what download to use on cf autoroot. I cannot find my model number on the list.
SM-S902L Seems to either be too new or so obscure that no root tools has the ability to root it. Should I try and contact the developer of cf-autoroot? I tried contacting geohot in regards to towelroot being unable to even do the temporary root on my model.
So if anybody has any idea which model is close enough to work with cf-autoroot I would be eternally grateful.
This thread has rooting info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...straight-talk-variant-sm-s902l-t3162340/page2
Its really easy, but you have to have some base knowledge.
I'm in the same boat YankeeDan
I too am looking for a safe way to root into my device without bricking it! cf autoroot seems like a promising option but as you stated, there is currently no build listed for model # SM-S902L. I cant stand being stuck with Android 4.4.2 and not being able to upgrade so please post back here if you ever find a way to successfully root this device.
Thanks!
Same goes with you, if you find something please let me know.
s902l root check out my xda page
YankeeDan said:
I have the Straight Talk Galaxy S5 (posting it here because I couldn't find a straight talk version listed and it runs on the Verizon Network)
I have been trying to root it for ages now and everything I have tried has failed. KingoRoot fails Towelroot fails.
I even tried modstrings on towelroot and keeps saying phone is not supported.
Does anybody know what I can do?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3341599
I keep getting secure check fail when trying to flash twrp

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