How To Root A Verizon Galaxy S5
How To Root A Verizon Galaxy S5 – The Samsung Verizon Galaxy S5 is a famous version of the Galaxy S5 smartphone. Though it has a slight difference between different S5 models and itself, some of these differences are found in the Verizon bloatware. But it’s not easy using 2 GB RAM, especially in this modern day. This 2GB comprises lots of bloatware and removing the bloatware can gain you up to 0.5-0.8 GB RAM space freed up. And you can free up space by rooting the phone, though, this is no easy task. But if you follow the steps I will provide you below, carefully, then you can be successful in rooting your Verizon Galaxy S5. Steps To Root A Verizon Galaxy S5.
This version of Galaxy S5 arrives with a locked bootloader, which implies that the device is difficult to root. The device does not allow the installation of any custom recovery app/file or even TWRP recovery using ODIN Flash directly. Given that the TWRP recovery must be installed on Galaxy devices before you can successfully root them. To root your device you will need the SuperSu Beta App along with the TWRP Recovery, which allows you to easily flash SuperSu Beta App into your device. I will be showing you two methods to root your device, but before that, here are a few things to watch out for and put in place;
- Check and know your device model number.
- Endeavour to charge your device’s battery to over 50%.
- Backup your files to an external drive
- Find the CID Checker and download. Then extract the .apk file and install.
- After installing the app, open it and if you get 15, pick method 1 and follow the steps. But if you get 11, then you go with method 2 and follow the steps. The steps are similar but involve different files.
- Go to your “settings”, then “About”, click on “Builder Number” 3-4 times simultaneously to enable the “Developer Option”. Now go to the “Developer Options” and activate OEM Unlock and USB Debugging Mode.
- On your PC, download and install the Samsung USB driver
- Still on your PC, download ODIN software, and on the ODIN list pick the Oreo version above. Then install ODIN it.
- Download the following files and the external SD; Download Apex Launcher, Towel root (Direct Mirror), SuperSu.apk( Lastest version), Safestrap and BusyBox.
N/B: Don’t install any of the files before the commencement of any of the methods below.
If you have successfully gathered all the listed materials above, you are a step closer to being able to root your phone, like I said earlier there are two methods of doing so. And there are as follows;
Method 1 ( For CID 15)
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- Download and extract the file ‘EMMC_15_Root_Booloader_Unlock S5_QB2_PB1.zip’, or you can down these separate files ‘EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QL1_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_AIO.zip’ and ‘EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip’. Store all files on your Mobile External Card.
- Download and copy the file below to your PC COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Flash Customized firmware using ODIN
- Make sure you connect your USB cable to your PC, then, press and hold the Volume Down + Power Button + Home Button simultaneously to enter Download mode.
- A warning message will appear then press the Volume Up button to continue.
- Using the USB cable connect your device to the PC.
- On your PC launch the ODIN app. If ODIN detects your device it will indicate using a notification that says “added”.
- Nevertheless, if your device is not properly connected to the PC, then you won’t see this notification.
- When you have connected it and seen the notification, click the AP/PDA Button and browse for them to COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 file pick it. Now tick the Auto Reboot and click on “Start”.
- The file will be loaded into your device and when that is done reboot your device.
- When the reboot is done install these files in the order I am about to list them; Apex Launcher.apk, SuperSu.apk, Safestrap.apk and BusyBox.apk.
N/B: Do not open any of the files you just installed.
- Also, install a Towel root and choose “Make It Rain You Will Get Success”
- Now open the SuperSu application and grant SuperUser permissions.
- Do the same with BusyBox but this time, grant SuperUser permission Using SuperSu App. All this should be done before opening Safestrap.
N/B: if your Budybox is not running, it might be due to the wrong installation. Reinstall it and reboot your device.
- Now open and install recovery in Safestrap. In the app select reboot to Safestrap recovery, and let it reboot into recovery mode.
- Thereafter, choose install and select the previously downloaded file ‘EMMC_15_SafeStrap_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Bootloader_Unlock_A IO.zip.’. This will unlock the bootloader using the TWRP Recovery.
- Go to the home of TWRP and follow the directory below
Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Dalvik Cache and System
- Once again return to the home of TWRP click on install and select EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip. After it is installed reboot your device and your device is fully rooted
Method 2 ( for CID 11)
- Download and extract the file below into device SD Card
EMMC_11_ Root S5_QB2_PB1.zip
When you extract this file, you will get two files from the extraction name; EMMC_11_PB1_5_0_1_LL_Firmware_Bootloader.zip and EMMC_11_QB2_6_0_1_MM_Firmware_Bootloaders.zip. Also, download and extract the file below into your device external SD Card. EMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip
- Now Download the file ‘ COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.
Flash Custom Files using ODIN
- Make sure you connect your USB cable to your PC, then, press and hold the Volume Down + Power Button + Home Button simultaneously to enter Download mode.
- A warning message will appear then press the Volume Up button to continue.
- Using the USB cable connect your device to the PC.
- On your PC launch the ODIN app. If ODIN detects your device it will indicate using a notification that says “added”.
- Nevertheless, if your device is not properly connected to the PC, then you won’t see this notification.
- When you have connected it and seen the notification, click the AP/PDA Button and browse for them to COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 file pick it. Now tick the Auto Reboot and click on “Start”.
- The file will be loaded into your device and when that is done reboot your device.
- When the reboot is done install these files in the order I am about to list them; Apex Launcher.apk, SuperSu.apk, Safestrap.apk and BusyBox.apk.
N/B: Do not open any of the files you just installed.
- Also, install a Towel root and choose “Make It Rain You Will Get Success”
- Now open the SuperSu application and grant SuperUser permissions.
- Do the same with BusyBox but this time, grant SuperUser permission Using SuperSu App. All this should be done before opening Safestrap.
N/B: if your Budybox is not running, it might be due to the wrong installation. Reinstall it and reboot your device.
- Now open and install recovery in Safestrap. In the app select reboot to Safestrap recovery, and let it reboot into recovery mode.
- Thereafter, choose to install and select the previously downloaded file ‘EMMC_11_PB1_LL_STOCK_SAFESTRAP_ONLY.zip.’. This will unlock the bootloader using the TWRP Recovery.
- After it is installed reboot your device and your device is fully rooted
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