Why can't I root my Galaxy S5 KitKat 4.4.2?

[AC Question]

Can't root Galaxy s% KitKat 4.4.2

My phone used to have root but then it updated. I can't seem to root it now. I've tried TowlelRoot, and King Root. Plus my hosts file is messed up so i can't connect to Google Apps. I can fix it but only if I have root. Help....

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: Can't root Galaxy s% KitKat 4.4.2

Welcome to Android Central! Are you talking about an S5?

 

[Feldon]

If this is an AT&T or Verizon branded phone and you let it update to 5.0, then you are probably stuck, especially AT&T.