How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) and (SM-G900V)

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This guide will show you how to root the Samsung Galaxy S5 – SM-G900A, and SM-G900V only.

Disclaimer: FlexiSPY is not responsible for rooting the Android device in any way. Before performing any of these steps make sure you back up your Android device completely. This guide is only for the Samsung Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900A. For all other Samsung Galaxy S5 models and how to root them please see here.

What is needed to root the Samsung Galaxy S5?

This Samsung device can actually be rooted using the device itself. This means that you only need the Samsung Galaxy S5 that you wish to root in your hand, unlike other Android phones this phone can be rooted without needing a PC.

Step 1 – Enable the installation of unknown sources

Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S5 requires the use of the towelroot rooting software. This is software that you must download and run on the phone itself. Before you can do this however you need to enable the installation of unknown sources.

On the phone itself go to Settings > Security and tap the Unknown Sources option (make sure it is checked).

Step 2 – Download towelroot

Now that you have enabled the installation of unknown sources it is time to root the phone by downloading towelroot.

Open the phone browser.

Navigate to https://towelroot.com/

Tap the main icon to download the APK file.

Save the APK file to your phone.

Step 3 – Root the phone

Now that you have downloaded towelroot on to the phone please run it.

On the screen that appears tap the make it ra1n option.

Wait for the rooting process to complete.

After towelroot completes you need to install SuperSU. To do this you go to the Play Store and download and install SuperSU which is a free application.

When you have downloaded SuperSU, run it and let it update itself.

Once this has been done you should successfully have root access on the Samsung Galaxy S5.

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29 responses to “How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) and (SM-G900V)”

November 1, 2014

Vanessa

I have a SM-G900V will it work?

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1. November 3, 2014
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hello Vanessa.
  
  The rooting guide for the S5 SM-G900A is also compatible with the S5 SM-G900V based upon our research.
  
  Thanks for contacting us.
  
  Reply
  1. February 20, 2015
    
    iseeu442
    
    Hello I wanna purchase this product but I would like to know if i can root my Samsung Galaxy S5 model #SM-G900T Android version 4.4.2. I’m from the U.S.A. Is this device compatible with your software?
    
    Reply
    1. February 25, 2015
      
      FlexiSPYBlog
      
      Hi iseeu442,
      
      Yes, you can root this model, and it’s compatible with our software,
      
      Here’s the guide: http://blog.flexispy.com/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s5/
      
      Reply
      1. March 29, 2015
        
        Renegade
        
        Can FlexiSpy be installed on Samsung Galaxy E5 SM-E500F running Android 4.4.4?
      2. March 30, 2015
        
        FlexiSPYBlog
        
        Sure, if it’s rooted. We officially support up to 5.0.1
November 15, 2014

JB

Is there a way to hide Flexispy on android?

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1. November 18, 2014
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hello JB.
  
  After installing our software onto an Android phone there will be a visible icon which you can hide if laws in your country permit it is okay for you to do this.
  
  However, even with the icon hidden the software is still visible in the Manage Applications menu (but under a discreet name)
  
  That is why, for complete invisibility, you must root the Android phone first before installing our software on to the Android device. On a rooted device all traces of the software will be removed – including from the Manage Applications menu.
  
  To learn more about what rooting is and to get assistance on rooting your particular device before you install our software please see the link below.
  
  http://blog.flexispy.com/what-is-rooting-and-the-benefits-of-rooting-android-phone/
  Thanks for contacting us.
  
  Reply
  1. November 18, 2014
    
    JB
    
    Thank you so much for the reply. All of the phones that we need to install the application on are currently android version 4.4.4 we are waiting for the update. Thank you all.
    
    Reply
November 24, 2014

temptressm

I have the s5 sm-g900a I tried to install lambda but it says it’s not supported.. did I do something wrong?

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1. November 24, 2014
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hmm.. We’ll look into this to try and replicate the issue. But for the time being, can you try rooting via https://towelroot.com/
  
  Reply
  1. December 3, 2014
    
    marn
    
    after loading towelroot v3 and then run it (make it ra 1n ) it shows below ” this phone isn’t currently supported. I have a samsung 5s sm-g900a. what should i do next? disappointing ;-(
    
    Reply
    1. December 8, 2014
      
      FlexiSPYBlog
      
      Hi Marn,
      
      We will look into it and get back with you as soon as possible!
      
      Reply
      1. December 25, 2014
        
        marn
        
        Its been 17 days no reply no solution?;-) any update? what is the alternative ?
      2. December 25, 2014
        
        FlexiSPYBlog
        
        Hello Marn.
        
        It’s looking like, if the OS of this phone has been updated so that the root exploit no longer works, then their is nothing more that can be done for the time being..
December 4, 2014

rscott91

towelroot does not work if the build is after June.

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1. December 8, 2014
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hello.
  
  We are aware that Towelroot does not work if the device has been patched for the exploit (after June 2014). Whilst we are looking for alternate ways to root this phone it may not be possible now.
  
  Thanks for contacting us.
  
  Reply
January 21, 2015

holiday

If the Galaxy S5 is not rooted(it looks like it cant be at this moment from your comments above) am i still able to see text messages, phone calls, picture messages and emails?

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1. January 26, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Yes, you’ll be able to see those basic features with an unrooted phone.
  
  Reply
February 3, 2015

Jonathan

This does not support my galaxy s5 need help

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1. February 3, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Hello Jonathan.
  
  Please give us the model number of your Samsung Galaxy S5 and we will pass it on to the rooting team at http://www.spyphonereview.com who will research how to root the device and upload a guide for you accordingly.
  
  Thanks for contacting us.
  
  Reply
March 17, 2015

carlos espinoza

It says phone currently not supported

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1. March 17, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  Unfortunately, for now there is no method for rooting your phone then.
  
  Reply
June 5, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Follow the: all other models: link.. Let us know if it’s not on the list.

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1. June 5, 2015
  
  FlexiSPYBlog
  
  We no longer are able to assist with further updates on rooting, but you can try getting help from our rooting partners- perfectroot
  
  Reply
July 27, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

If you want to ensure a smooth root of your phone, you can try using our rooting partner, PerfectRoot (http://www.spyphonereview.com/recommends/perfectroot/)

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October 20, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Can you find the SuperSu icon on your phone? Also, install the app “Rootchecker Basic” to verify if the root was successful or not.

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November 23, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Please contact our rooting team at http://www.flexispy.com/en/flexispy-remote-installation-service-standalone.htm

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December 30, 2015

FlexiSPYBlog

Hi Zephyr, we now offer a service that will root the phone for you, please check it out here – http://www.flexispy.com/en/flexispy-remote-installation-service-standalone.htm

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How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900A) and (SM-G900V)

What is needed to root the Samsung Galaxy S5?

Step 1 – Enable the installation of unknown sources

Step 2 – Download towelroot

Step 3 – Root the phone

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