[up] Update: TrapKernel for OG6 firmware added. [/up]
The T-Mobile Galaxy S5 is the only variant of S5 currently on market that has received the Android 5.1.1 update officially from Samsung. Not even the international variants have yet received the 5.1.1 update officially, so a US carrier already having it is pretty surprising. Anyway, the good news is that root has been achieved on the T-Mobile S5 running Android 5.1.1 build OF6. Cheers!
Like the Galaxy S6 5.1.1 root, the T-M0bile S5 5.1.1 root is also coming via a custom kernel named TrapKernel by developer ShinySide. The TrapKernel is basically the UniKernel root for S6 devices ported over to the T-Mobile S5. And it reportedly is doing its job of rooting the device on 5.1.1 OF6 build.
Also, general issues with custom kernels like wifi passwords being forgotten after reboot has already been addressed on the TrapKernel. Plus, the kernel has SElinux set to permissive for root to be achieved. Other than that, the TrapKernel is pretty much stock.
However, you might find installing the TrapKernel a bit troubling since the developer has only provided a recovery flashable .zip file for the kernel, no Odin flashable .tar file. And on the 5.1.1 Of6 build you can’t install TWRP yet, you’ll have to temporary boot your device with TWRP recovery and flash the kernel’s .zip file before rebooting the device, otherwise TWRP recovery won’t stay and you won’t be able to install the TrapKernel. Confused? Well, let us explain the whole process patiently in the step-by-step guide below:
Downloads
[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download TWRP Recovery (.tar)
[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download Odin 3.10.6
[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download TrapKernel for OF6 Firmware (.zip)
[icon name=”download” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Download TrapKernel for OG6 Firmware (.zip)
How to Root T-Mobile S5 on 5.1.1 OF6 or OG6 build
Note: Simply flashing the TWRP recovery via Odin with the “Auto reboot” option checked will automatically boot your Galaxy S5 into the system after flashing completes (as per Odin’s default function), but the TWRP recovery will be erased if your device boots into the system. So we’ll have to untick the “Auto reboot” option on Odin before flashing TWRP so that we can easily boot into TWRP after flashing, then install the TrapKernel and reboot phone. Let’s get started..
- Download Odin 3.10.6, TWRP Recovery and the TrapKernel .zip file for your firmware version. And transfer the TrapKernel file to your Galaxy S5 while keeping the other files on PC. Do this the first thing before starting with the guide below.
- Unzip the Odin 3.10.6 .zip file and run/open Odin3 v3.10.6.exe file from the extracted files on your PC.
- Boot your T-Mobile S5 into Download mode:
- Switch off your phone.
- Press and hold “Home + Power + Volume down” buttons for a few seconds until you see a warning screen.
- Press Volume Up on the warning screen to accept it and boot into Download mode.
- Once your T-Mobile S5 is in download mode, connect it to the PC with a USB cable. The Odin window on PC should detect the phone and show an “Added!!” message.
- [!important] On the Odin window, uncheck “Auto reboot” option. To do that, click the “Options” tab on the left side of screen and UNTICK the “Auto reboot” checkbox.
└ This will prevent your phone from automatically rebooting after flashing the TWRP recovery so that you can boot into it easily without. - (Make sure you did the 4th step) Now click on the PA tab on Odin window and select the TWRP recovery .tar file that you downloaded above.
- Click the Start button on Odin and wait for it to finish the process. Once it has finished successfully, you’ll see a pass message on the Odin screen.
- Disconnect your phone from PC. It’ll still stay in the Download mode. You’ve to boot into TWRP recovery now:
- Remove/Re-insert your T-Mobile S5 battery to power it off.
- Press and hold “Volume Up + Home + Power button” and as soon as you see the Galaxy S5 logo on screen, release the three buttons altogether. You’ll boot into TWRP recovery.
Note: At any point if TWRP asks you to flash SuperUser (SU), then make sure you deny it.
- Once booted into TWRP recovery, select install and flash the TrapKernel file that we transferred to your S5 in the Step 1 above.
- Once TrapKernel is successfully installed, reboot your phone.
That’s all. Your T-Mobile Galaxy S5 G900T should be rooted now on the latest Android 5.1.1 update.
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Awesome man. Looked all day for this. You need to be the first google result!
Awesome man. Looked all day for this. You need to be the first google result!
Anyone else having problems with camera? I had “camera failed” problems after using this trap kernel. I had to reinstall the rom to get it back up again.
Yep. Have to reinstall from kies to get out back.
Check to make sure your firmware is OF6 if you have OG6 the try this sitehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/development/root-kernel-root-method-fog6-5-1-1-t3178077
Can you help me out with steps or just in general how to get the camera to work again please? Much appreciated. Thanks.
Can you help me out with steps or just in general how to get the camera to work again PLEASE? Much appreciated. Thanks.
Can you help me out with steps or just in general how to get the camera to work again PLEASE? Much appreciated. Thanks!!!
Looks like you were running OG6 firmware and you flashed the OF6 kernel. Well, flash TrapKernel for OG6 now and that should fix the camera. Below are download links:
TWRP flashable: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347793230
Odin flashable: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347803064
Thank you so much! The everything is working perfectly now 🙂 I appreciate it.
Anyone else having problems with camera? I had “camera failed” problems after using this trap kernel. I had to reinstall the rom to get it back up again.
Yep. Have to reinstall from kies to get out back.
Can you help me out with steps or just in general how to get the camera to work again PLEASE? Much appreciated. Thanks.
Check to make sure your firmware is OF6 if you have OG6 the try this sitehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s5/development/root-kernel-root-method-fog6-5-1-1-t3178077
Can you help me out with steps or just in general how to get the camera to work again please? Much appreciated. Thanks.
Can you help me out with steps or just in general how to get the camera to work again PLEASE? Much appreciated. Thanks!!!
Looks like you were running OG6 firmware and you flashed the OF6 kernel. Well, flash TrapKernel for OG6 now and that should fix the camera. Below are download links:
TWRP flashable: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347793230
Odin flashable: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347803064
Thank you so much! The everything is working perfectly now 🙂 I appreciate it.
CaMera issues please fix
This root is 100% effective just the camera issues, u have tried all the camera fix solution none worked so I had to go back to stick to get it working again. Some please post if any solutions are there to fix the camera while having this root method. Thanks
CaMera issues please fix
This root is 100% effective just the camera issues, u have tried all the camera fix solution none worked so I had to go back to stick to get it working again. Some please post if any solutions are there to fix the camera while having this root method. Thanks
When i flash TWRP it wont let me boot into it. Any ideas ?
When i flash TWRP it wont let me boot into it. Any ideas ?
Anybody know if the camera issue got fixed?
Anybody know if the camera issue got fixed?
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I have downloaded all the files but before I start the process I do need one verification. On step 1: And transfer the TrapKernel file to your Galaxy S5
Is there a specific location on the Samsung to save this file?
No. Just remember the location where you save it.
I have downloaded all the files but before I start the process I do need one verification. On step 1: And transfer the TrapKernel file to your Galaxy S5
Is there a specific location on the Samsung to save this file?
No. Just remember the location where you save it.
Step 8B after pulling battery and selecting “Volume Up + Home + Power button” it never goes into TWRP recovery. It goes back into the main user log-in screen as if a normal power up sequence has occurred. I have repeated the steps several times. After I power down a second time I can then enter the Android system recovery
Okay I had a fat finger issue. I was finally able to boot into TWRP recovery I loaded the file G900T_FOG6_TrapKernel.zip. Once the file was loaded it as if I wanted SuperUser access. As per previous instructions I declined. This request was after loading the trapKernel file. I still do not have root. Should I have said yes?
No, you did right. But if the kernel flashed successfully, you should have root. Anyway, try downloading “SuperSU” app from Play Store and see if that makes a difference.
Thank you after rebooting again I ran Root Checker basic and I do have root. I also ran SuperSU Free and it did run successfully. I did have one gotcha. I had a sudden reset and I forced back into the TWRP recovery window where I was forced to reload the trapKernel. This only occurred once. I am now running fine and “still have camera access”. Thanks for your help.
Step 8B after pulling battery and selecting “Volume Up + Home + Power button” it never goes into TWRP recovery. It goes back into the main user log-in screen as if a normal power up sequence has occurred. I have repeated the steps several times. After I power down a second time I can then enter the Android system recovery
Okay I had a fat finger issue. I was finally able to boot into TWRP recovery I loaded the file G900T_FOG6_TrapKernel.zip. Once the file was loaded it as if I wanted SuperUser access. As per previous instructions I declined. This request was after loading the trapKernel file. I still do not have root. Should I have said yes?
No, you did right. But if the kernel flashed successfully, you should have root. Anyway, try downloading “SuperSU” app from Play Store and see if that makes a difference.
Thank you after rebooting again I ran Root Checker basic and I do have root. I also ran SuperSU Free and it did run successfully. I did have one gotcha. I had a sudden reset and I forced back into the TWRP recovery window where I was forced to reload the trapKernel. This only occurred once. I am now running fine and “still have camera access”. Thanks for your help.
does it trip knox?
does it trip knox?
have a problem from step 6 cant find the AP tap in odin. pls any help use 3.10.6. Or how can i imstall the TWRP recovery .tar file
have a problem from step 6 cant find the AP tap in odin. pls any help use 3.10.6. Or how can i imstall the TWRP recovery .tar file
Thank You worked for me! all the other root ways form my device bricked it/stuck in boot loader but this didnt! Thank You!
Thank You worked for me! all the other root ways form my device bricked it/stuck in boot loader but this didnt! Thank You!
Ever since I rooted my phone using the instructions above, I can’t get Bluetooth devices to connect. Any suggestions? Thanks
I have OJ4 will TrapKernel for OG6 Firmware (.zip) Work?
Have you ever received an answer? I also have 5.1.1 OJ4 but I need to root my phone.
Any news for the OJ4 firmware yet? I have it as well. Please help
I finally just rooted it flashing OG6 and it worked like a charm. No issues with camera or Bluetooth. Hope that helps!
Ever since I rooted my phone using the instructions above, I can’t get Bluetooth devices to connect. Any suggestions? Thanks
I have OJ4 will TrapKernel for OG6 Firmware (.zip) Work?
Have you ever received an answer? I also have 5.1.1 OJ4 but I need to root my phone.
Any news for the OJ4 firmware yet? I have it as well. Please help
I finally just rooted it flashing OG6 and it worked like a charm. No issues with camera or Bluetooth. Hope that helps!
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I have a problem i cant remembered where the trapkernal files at in my phone what do i do now
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I have G900T3 OL1. I haven’t seen any suggestions for root yet. Any one have any?
I have G900T3 OL1. I haven’t seen any suggestions for root yet. Any one have any?
I have a G900t 5.1.1 OL1. Has anyone tried or any luck?
I have a G900t 5.1.1 OL1. Has anyone tried or any luck?
Is there any chance of bricking my Samsung Galaxy S5
SM-G900T
(FOG6), if I follow the exact steps
Is there any chance of bricking my Samsung Galaxy S5
SM-G900T
(FOG6), if I follow the exact steps
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