Can't Root Galaxy s5 (AT&T SM-G870A)

[Adam Crafter]

I tried using Towelroot and it said "Phone not supported". I also tried using King Root and that failed as well. I used to have root but then one day the phone updated. (even though I clicked no) So now Google apps won't work because my hosts file got edited and I can't edit it without root. (I already tried factory reset)

VERSION: 4.4.2 KitKat
CARRIER: AT&T
MODEL: SM-G870A

 

[Askurok]

Did you ever find a root for your phone? I've been doing the same thing and have tried multiple different rooting services (Towelroot, Kingroot, Kingo Root, srsroot). Nothing seems to work. I guess I may have to use a computer and use Odin but with so many one-click rooting apps I was hopeful I'd find one.

 

[FlaviusMX]

You should be able to root from 4.4.2 - try this link:

[How-To] Root G870AUCU1ANG3 (GS5 Active) | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5

I am on 5.0 and it looks hopeless.

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[chrisb906]

You should be able to root from 4.4.2 - try this link:

[How-To] Root G870AUCU1ANG3 (GS5 Active) | AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5

I am on 5.0 and it looks hopeless.

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Mobile go worked

 

[B. Diddy]

I moved this to the S5 forum for more specific traffic.

 

[mustang7757]

Mobile go worked

This is a old thread , probably not going see any response here .