How to Root Galaxy S5 (All Models) on Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware

Announced in February 2014, Samsung Galaxy S5 is now available for purchase in several countries around the world. The Galaxy S5 comes in some variants and runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box.

Samsung Galaxy S5 users who wish to root their devices, may follow the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Senior Recognized XDA-Developers, Chainfire. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

How to Update Galaxy S5 SM-G900F with Android 4.4.2 XXU1ANCE KitKat Official Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S5 with model number SM-G900F has just received the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update with firmware build number G900FXXU1ANCE. The new official firmware is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: G900FXXU1ANCE
CSC: G900FOXA1ANCE
MODEM: G900FXXU1ANCE
Version: Android 4.4.2
Build date: Mar 31, 2014
Regions: United Kingdom

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

How to Root Galaxy S5 SM-G900F on Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F users who wish to root their devices, may follow the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Senior Recognized XDA-Developers, Chainfire. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.