Does Build Number matter when rooting?

[AC Question]

I wanted to know before rooting my sm-g900m galaxy s5 on lollipop if build number matters when rooting...

 

[srkmagnus]

I wanted to know before rooting my sm-g900m galaxy s5 on lollipop if build number matters when rooting...

Yes, it could matter. Take a look here and see if your model S5 is supported: Rooting your Android | Android Central

Scroll down a bit and find the S5...let us know if you have any other questions.