FINALLY!
Thank to XDA user GeoHot, we now have a new root method for
AT&T SM-G900A or Verizon SM-G900V Galaxy S5.
If you have been
waiting for a long time for this root (as I have) don’t forget to donate
This will work on all Galaxy S5 models with Android 4.4.2 and does not trip KNOX.
Step 1. Point your browser to
TowelRoot.com and hit the Lamda icon. That will download an APK file to your phone.
Step 2. Next go to your notifications and click on the APK file that was downloaded.
Step 3. You may have to go to Settings to allow installation of this APK file.
Step 4. If you get a warning, just ignore and install the app.
Step 5. Open TowelRoot app.
Step 6. Click on “make it ra1n”. The app will root your phone and reboot in about 15 seconds.
Step 7. Let your phone reboot.
Step 8. Once rebooted, download and install SuperSU app from Play Store.
Step 9. Open the SuperSU app and when it asks you to update the SU
binary, just hit “Cancel”. (Root works fine without updating.)
Step 10. When SuperSU app asks you to disable KNOX, press “OK”. This
will get rid of KNOX, which is a useless security feature we don’t need
and will only interfere with our root.
Step 11. To verify you have full root, install and open a rooted app such as Titanium Backup app.
You should see a Superuser request window
Congrats! You now have a fully rooted AT&T or Verizon Galaxy S5.
