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Home » Root » Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903F/M/W Marshmallow, Nougat 7.0 using TWRP

Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903F/M/W Marshmallow, Nougat 7.0 using TWRP

Last updated on April 30, 2019 By Selva Kumar A2 Comments

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo still receiving patch updates from Samsung. No one can understand in these updates because some latest devices are not getting updates while a 4-year-old device still getting OTA. But the OTA contains some useless Bloatware. We can use this device for two more years If we optimize correctly with the help of rooting. By rooting you can’t enhance the performance. But After rooting you should Uninstall unwanted Bloatware and Hibernate some apps. If you use Custom ROM, you can even use the Oreo Android Version. To achieve root on your device follow the below steps.
Samsung S5 Neo with Tree Branch

Table of Contents

  • Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo?
  • How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo ( SM-G903F / SM-G903M / SM-G903W (Canada))
    • Things to check out for;
    • Pre-Requirement Steps
    • Flash TWRP using ODIN
    • Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo using TWRP
  • What More?

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo?

You have only 2 GB of RAM. It is not enough for Normal usage. Samsung still rolling out Security patch updates on 60-90 days Interval. But, It is based on Old OS, So we can’t expect Many optimizations. It has an Exynos 7580 Octa-Core processor. If we optimize correctly with correct Custom OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect a Lag-free experience? Probably. Also if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps, and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lite weight Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance based on what custom OS you are choosing.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo ( SM-G903F / SM-G903M / SM-G903W (Canada))

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file that must be installed on Samsung Galaxy devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your S5 Neo to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.

Things to check out for;

  • Check your device model number.

  • Select TWRP Based on the mobile model number.
  • Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

  • Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage).

Pre-Requirement Steps

Enabling developer option

  • Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo.

  • Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.

  • Also, download the ODIN software. Select the above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN on your PC.

  • Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.
  • Download and save the TWRP File. Please select the correct model number TWRP file.

  • SM-G903F
  • SM-G903M
  • SM-G903W (Up to Nougat)

Flash TWRP using ODIN

Samsung S5 Neo Download Mode

 

  • Restart the device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.

Samsung S5 Neo Download Mode Warning Screen

 

  • Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

  • Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo mobile to the computer via USB cable.

  • Launch the Odin app on your computer. If the device is detected by this app (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!

ODIN Added Message

 

However, if the device is not correctly connected to the PC, you won’t see this message. So, you have to check the USB cable if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.

  • After connecting the Samsung device, click on the PDA/PA button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and un-tick the Auto-Reboot.

Odin Auto Reboot

  • Click on “Start”

  • Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.

  • Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo using TWRP

  • Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+ Home +Power Button.
  • Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.
  • Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
  • Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
  • Select Magisk.Zip.
  • After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
  • You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications. You can check the Root status, using Root Checker.

What More?

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo is a Mid-End phone; We can’t expect Massive Improvement. But, If you use Lite weight Custom Roms, you can expect a considerable performance Improvement. So, If you have little knowledge of tech, I advise you to Root and uninstall some unwanted apps. You can also flash some Custom ROMs. If you flash Custom ROM, check what is working and what is not working. It is wise to use Some Official Custom ROMs like Lineage.

Selva Kumar A

Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.

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  1. Snaysays

    May 11, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    Hey, the Link for TWRP for the SM-903F gives you the TWRP from SM-903W, and the Link for TWRP for the SM-903W gives you the TWRP for the SM-903F but damaged or something, I can’t run it properly, and it also looks wrong, it’s not in a tar file

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    • Selva Ganeshsays

      May 11, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you for informing the error. We replaced the files. Both .tar and .tar.md5 can be flashed using ODIN.

      Reply

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