How can I root a Galaxy S5 version G900A

[AC Question]

My mom got an S5 for a friend and was surprised to find that it only had a few languages available. The friend needs Russian and I added Russian to the input languages but the menus, etc are still all on English and there are no options to download or add more languages. (it has like 8 available, none of which are relevant to our needs) Which way do you guys recommend doing it? My understnding is that I need to root it but I'm having difficulty finding roots for the G900A that have posts claiming success.

 

[belodion]

I recommend joining as a member and engaging with other users of that device.
I'll request a move of your post.

 

[Laura Knotek]

I've moved this thread to the Samsung Galaxy S5 rooting forum.

 

[ironass]

I am afraid that the AT&T model, G900A, has been made unrootable by the carrier. Unlike the international models of Galaxy S5, the AT&T carrier model has a limited range of built-in language packs and cannot be altered for overall phone usage, merely the keyboard with 3rd party apps. See #1.6 of 42 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide

 

[Shane Falco]

do not see an S5 forum anywhere! Can you assist?

 

[ironass]

do not see an S5 forum anywhere! Can you assist?

Hello and welcome to Android Central Shane Falco!

The 2 main Galaxy S5 forums are...

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