Galaxy S5: Odin failing to root

[forks4]

Ironass seems to answer some of the question on post 27 in the above thread
The phone refurbished model sm G900t
Android 6.0.1
No data to worry about and no sim installed(is that the problem?)
Also could not find reactivation so don't know if on or off
Debugging on
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/008> RES OK !!
<ID:0/008> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/008> Removed

connected to PC after attempted Reboot
*******************
Screen Display at top left
'Recovery Booting....
Recovery is not SEAndroid Enforcing
Set Warranty Bit : recovery'
****************************
Screen Display Center
'Samsung
Galaxy S5'
********************
Screen Display Low Center
powered by
android
**************
Problems:
no use of keys cannot power on or off
holding 3 buttons results in same screen.
remove battery to shut off, after reinstalling and hitting power the same screen returns
PC does not recognize device

Any suggestions outside of using a hammer.

 

[ironass]

Your link, here, does not work.

To root the Galaxy S5, carrier minority variant, G900T, for T-Mobile (USA), see, Root for Galaxy S5 on Marshmallow. See, also, What is the Reactivation Lock and how do I use it on my Samsung Galaxy S5?

 

[forks4]

Thanks, I followed those instructions and the results were not the same which is the problem in post #1. As to reactivation: if a password was required to turn it on then it should be off. I didn't enter any passwords and am not subscribed to any carrier. My phone looks like the one in the video at 2:47 mark, with added lines in top left corner.

 

[forks4]

The phone is working again. reloaded the Samsung drivers pulled the battery and reloaded(twice) then did a download boot and the correct screen appeared. There is no reactivation info under security. My phone is a refurbished unlocked one.
Thanks for the help, will watch the video one more time then attempt to root again.

 

[forks4]

Well, tried again and same result as in post 1. It requires battery removal to shutdown. Then pressing Download mode and it works. I did an upgrade of Tmobile system to v6 and it worked.Tried CFRoot and the same negative results. I did get into my phone working but after trying again the only access I have is download mode.
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/007> RES OK !!
<ID:0/007> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/007> Removed!
I re-installed Tmobile latest and now the phone works again. It does not seem to want to be rooted.
files used
G900TUVS1GPG2_G900TTMB1GPG2_G900TUVS1GPG2_HOME.tar.md5
CF-Auto-Root-kltetmo-kltetmo-smg900t.tar.md5
tried odin 3.12.3 worked for system not for cfroot and neither did Odin 3.10.6
Suggestions.

 

[forks4]

Well the root didn't work and had to go through all the steps above. It worked after loading the latest Tmobile system. I had to do this each time to get my phone to work. Everything works even power button. It is just not rooted. Suggestions on rooting would be graciously accepted. Thanks

 

[ironass]

Link to the CF-Auto-Root kernel that you are attempting to root your G900T with?

 

[forks4]

https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
samsung SM-G900T kltetmo kltetmo MSM8974 msm8974 MMB29M.G900TUVS1GPG2 6.0.1 29 650 548 Download e5885101ab7d0be68434a2fcf96cb391 268 293
This is the file location.

 

[ironass]

https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
samsung SM-G900T kltetmo kltetmo MSM8974 msm8974 MMB29M.G900TUVS1GPG2 6.0.1 29 650 548 Download e5885101ab7d0be68434a2fcf96cb391 268 293
This is the file location.

That is the correct CF-Auto-Root kernel for the G900T model on Android 6.0.1. You are flashing the unzipped file via Odin in, "AP:", and it shows as succeeding. You should have SuperSU installed in your app drawer and Root Checker should be able to verify root.

 

[forks4]

I only wish that were the case. Root Checker Basic: 'Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device'. And, no SuperSU either in apps section. I have downloaded it from chainfire.eu though and it is in my Odin directory.

 

[ironass]

Could you install, Phone INFO ★Samsung★, and post your CSC code and Product code for your refurbished phone.

 

[forks4]

Product code: SM2G900TZKATMB
Original Code: ----------
Firmware's Code: TMB
Active CSC Code: TMB
Available CSC Code: ---------
CSC Country: USA/US
Mobile Operator: 302610
CSC Version: G900TTMB1GPG2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-7500527 dpi@SWDD6209 #1 32 bit
Latest Firmware: G900TUVS1GPI1/G900TTMB1GPI1/G900TUVS1GPI1

 

[ironass]

Product code: SM2G900TZKATMB
Original Code: ----------
Firmware's Code: TMB
Active CSC Code: TMB
Available CSC Code: ---------
CSC Country: USA/US
Mobile Operator: 302610
CSC Version: G900TTMB1GPG2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-7500527 dpi@SWDD6209 #1 32 bit
Latest Firmware: G900TUVS1GPI1/G900TTMB1GPI1/G900TUVS1GPI1

Thanks! That's odd that original CSC code is not displayed. Just checking the obvious... you have enabled, "Developer Options", on your phone and, "USB debugging", and you installed the latest version of SuperSU, (2.78), manually.

 

[forks4]

No SuperSU installed because device is not rooted. I do have it ready to install though.

 

[ironass]

No SuperSU installed because device is not rooted. I do have it ready to install though.

SuperSU should automatically install when you actually root your phone and then update, through the Play Store, to the latest version, 2.78.

 

[forks4]

It didn't work with Odin. I now have a new screen by using ADB in Administrator mode cmd.
Did this and my phone display shows:

Android Recovery
MMB29M.G900TUVS1GPG2
samsung/kltemo/kltetmo
6.0.1/MMB29M/G900TUVS1GPG2
user/release-keys
Use volume up/down and power
****************************************
Reboot System now
reboot to bootloader
Apply update from ADB
apply update from SD card
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Mount /system
View recovery logs
Power off
********************************
Bottom of screen
Supported API:3

# Manual mode #
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code : TMB
Successfully applied multi-csc
**************************************************************************
When I clicked Power Off device rebooted to above screen. Unplugged device, hit PO button and it powered off. On powering on, device boots into the screen above.

Not sure what to do now, found instructions http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_klte.
Do I just proceed and follow step 7 ?

 

[ironass]

I cannot understand why you cannot root by using CF-Auto-Root on your G900T model. Millions have used that method worldwide. Perhaps you could try One Click or Kingo Root. None of those ADB options can root you. Alternatively, try flashing the stock Samsung firmware for your phone and try CF-Auto-Root again.

 

[forks4]

will give it a go straight away with both methods and see if one works Thanks, it could take me awhile.

 

[forks4]

checked one click version 6.0.1 is not on the list to be able to be rooted. version 5.1.1 is supported. I will try to find and install version 5.1.1

found installed. TWRP installed and device rooted. All is ok. Cyanogenmod 13 next.
CM 13 & Gapps installed have an authentication problem for wifi and cannot get past it. Does one have to have a sim card while doing this?

 

[forks4]

All questions answered, everything installed and phone running. Thanks Ironass. Definitely more knowledgeable about phones than 48 hrs ago.