Samsung Galaxy S5 All Models



Samsung Galaxy S5 All Models
KitKat 4.4.2
Rooting Instructions

  • Modifying / replacing your phone's software may void the phone's warranty and may render phone to 'brick' status - meaning your phone will not be worth much more than a brick. 
  • Rooting a phone is entirely at your own risk. No one affiliated with ROMWarez is responsible for your decision to root your phone.
  • Unlocking the bootloader on most phones will automatically wipe all data.
  • Always backup your current Apps/Data/SMS Messages before performing any type of rooting procedure. Find these backup apps on Google Play. If you have a Google account, then backing up your contacts is unnecessary as these are on Google servers. 
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Rooting the Phone
  • Download and install the phone's USB drivers for computer.
  • Download and extract RootFiles to desktop. 
  • Download and extract CF-Auto-Root zip file based on below listed model:
  • Enable USB debugging: See section below for specific Android versions.
  • Enable Unknown Sources: Menu --> Security.
  • Disconnect phone from computer USB port if applicable. 
  • Right Click on Odin .exe file (downloaded and extracted to desktop in earlier step) and Run as an administrator (only applicable for Windows Vista and higher).
  • Click on 'PDA' Button, then select the .tar file included in the zip file.
  • Power off your Android device. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete power off.
  • Reboot in Download Mode by pressing and holding down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons. A warning screen will be displayed. Use Volume Up button to enter Download Mode. 
  • Connect phone to computer using USB data cable. The message, Added will appear in Odin message box. COM port with a number in Yellow will also be displayed if phone successfully connected. NOTE: if message is not displayed, try another USB port.
  • Ensure that 'repartition' is unchecked. 
  • Ensure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time check boxes are selected/checked.
  • Click the START button to begin the flashing process.
  • Once flashing has completed, phone will reboot and after a few minutes, a PASS message with green background on the upper left side of Odin window will be displayed. 

  • USB data cable can now be disconnected from phone.
  • From the RootFiles folder, double click on the Open Command Prompt.
  • From command prompt type: adb install rootcheck.apk.
  • Start RootChecker on your phone to verify root privileges. If phone is rooted, phone should display below screen shot:

  • Phone is rooted!

 Enabling USB Debugging:

 Gingerbread 
(Android 2.3 – 2.3.7)
  • Go to Settings --> Applications --> Development
  • Place a Check Mark on the box next to USB Debugging / Android Debugging



Ice Cream Sandwich 
(ICS)(4.0 – 4.1.2)
  • Go to Settings --> Developer Options
  • Slide the Developer Options Switch to turn on Developer Options.
  • Place a Check Mark on the box next to USB Debugging / Android Debugging.



Jelly Bean (JB)
Kit-Kat 
(4.2 – 4.4)
  • Go to Settings --> About Phone.
  • Tap on Build Number up to 7 times.
  • On 3rd tap, message will display: You are now 4 steps away from being a developer.
  • After the 7th tap, a message will display: You are now a developer!
  • The Developer Options will be displayed above About Phone.
  • Enable Developer Settings by sliding the switch.
  • Place a Check Mark on the box next to USB Debugging / Android Debugging.

Key Combinations:

Booting into Download Mode: 
Volume Down + Home + Power Button Press and hold for about five seconds until Download Mode Screen is displayed. 

If you decide you would rather have an expert root your phone or you want to install a custom ROM like CyanogenMod, feel free to click on the 'Schedule' button below to schedule a remote session with ROMWarez.com.