I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy Go Prime SAMSUNG-SM-G530A, but according to the XDA Labs and forums app, I have the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. I'm confused at what, or where I should be looking to root and install custom recovery to my device. So I am asking for a little help.
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I too have the Samsung Galaxy Go Prime. However the name was a Marketing strategy between Samsung, Wal-Mart, and everyone's least favorite AT&T. Despite the name differences the device is still a Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, but will an AT&T locked bootloader. Now with that being said, you can quit wasting your time searching for a Custom Recovery for this device because as of this moment there isn't one. Believe me I wish there was. But on the bright side you can root it. You'll need to use kingroot to do that. But after the root process you'll need Flashify and the SM-G530A stock Boot image. If you don't do this prior to restarting your phone. It will tell you that there is an unauthorized software on this device and go see AT&T. Look for the SM-G530A forum and you will be able to find the downloads you'll need to accomplish the root process.
Good luck and don't hesitate to ask questions. That's why we're here.
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Good afternoon all!
I'm well-aware of the "search before you post" mentality of this forum, and I apologize if these questions have been answered correctly elsewhere - I'm seeing conflicting information
I'm new to the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V), moving from the Galaxy S3 (running Hyperdrive V16), and I'm hoping to root my phone to gain some of the features that I had previously (with the most important being unlocked tethering). However, I'm reading in different sources that it's safe to root/not safe to root, safe to unlock/not safe to unlock (and that there isn't even an unlocked bootloader for the Verizon variant), etc. I'm hoping to put these rumors to rest by asking the following questions simply:
Is it currently safe to root the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
Is it currently safe (or possible) to unlock the bootloader for the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
If the above are true, what is your favorite recommendation for a person who is interested in a stock, rooted, deodexed experience?
Thanks to all of you for your hard work developing, and for the information! :good:
Kelter said:
Good afternoon all!
I'm well-aware of the "search before you post" mentality of this forum, and I apologize if these questions have been answered correctly elsewhere - I'm seeing conflicting information
I'm new to the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V), moving from the Galaxy S3 (running Hyperdrive V16), and I'm hoping to root my phone to gain some of the features that I had previously (with the most important being unlocked tethering). However, I'm reading in different sources that it's safe to root/not safe to root, safe to unlock/not safe to unlock (and that there isn't even an unlocked bootloader for the Verizon variant), etc. I'm hoping to put these rumors to rest by asking the following questions simply:
Is it currently safe to root the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
Is it currently safe (or possible) to unlock the bootloader for the SM-G900V variant of the Galaxy S5?
If the above are true, what is your favorite recommendation for a person who is interested in a stock, rooted, deodexed experience?
Thanks to all of you for your hard work developing, and for the information! :good:
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This is the thread you want to search: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157&highlight=sm-g900v
Towel root will work on the SM G900V but the bootloader is still locked, so no custom recovery but SU and Titanium work fine
I HAVE A SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 (SM-G900R7)& MY CARRIER IS THRU "NTELOS" I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING FOR AWHILE NOW ON HOW TO ROOT MY PHONE BUT I CAN'T FIND ANY ROOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SM-G900R7 I WANT TO GAIN ROOT ACCESS SO BADLY I CAN'T ALMOST TASTE IT LOL!! I HAVE TYPED IN EVERYTHING I COULD POSSIBLY THINK OF IN GOOGLE SEARCH & EVERY ATTEMPT HAD COME UP EMPTY HANDED SO PLEASE HELP ME LOL I WOULD PAY SOMEONE A $BOUNTY$ TO HELP & ACHIEVE ROOT ACCESS ON MY NTELOS SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 (SM-G900R7)
NOPE!!
No such luck!!!!
I own an Samsung S5 Prime (SM-G906L) running on Android 6.0.1. At its age, yes it still works quite fast(S805+3gb ram).
Is there any way to unlock its bootloader? I can't literally do anything with it. I was planning to root and install a custom rom.
may want to check these types of threads out, I dont own this device nor have i played with it, but maybe some good info can be found here for you
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development/rom-stable-smooth-deodex-t3388014
I tried rooting the phone using cf auto root, etc but I came across some info that in order to root and install a custom rom, bootloader should be unlocked. And the thing is, I can't find any way to unlock it. It's really frustrating.
Up need this rn
Hello guys and gals. I want too root my Samsung Galaxy S8 (T-Mobile) and install TWRP on it, so that I can flash a custom rom. I have however read very negative things about people trying to modify their S8 devices and I am not sure it is as easy or safe as modifying my previous phone (The Nexus 6). I want to ask if it is currently safe, and if so, some reliable links to what I am looking for. Thanks.
You can't root the tmo s8 since it has a locked bootloader, you need the exynos s8.
Hello all. I have a Verizon Galaxy S5. I have a couple of questions. I have tried to root the same way I have rooted my Galaxy Grand Prime and J3 2016 by way of CF Auto Root. I have followed the instructions on all three variants. My Grand Prime and my J3 have been rooted successfully but the S5 has not. Why is this? Is the Verizon bootloader locked? I don't see OEM unlock in the developer settings. The build number is MMB29M.G900VVRU2DQI2. Android version is 6.0.1. Can the phone be rooted in this build? Every time I put the necessary file in the AP slot and press start it always fails after a couple seconds. What's is going on?
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Hello all. I have a Verizon Galaxy S5. I have a couple of questions. I have tried to root the same way I have rooted my Galaxy Grand Prime and J3 2016 by way of CF Auto Root. I have followed the instructions on all three variants...
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Your best bet is to go to the following thread and read the instructions carefully and, if you need to, post any questions regarding it there.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
If your having trouble obtaining any support there, the following thread is probably your best bet for some further assistance.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Good Luck!
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