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Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S
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Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S

Released: 2014, June. Released 2014, JulyPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
GPUAdreno 420
NFCYes
SAR1.24 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
Size5.1 inches, 71.5 cm, 2, (~69.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsCharcoal Black, Shimmering White, Electric Blue, Copper Gold, Sweet Pink, Glam Red
ModelsSM-G906S, SM-G906K, SM-G906L
SAR EU0.69 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Single2 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 17
ChargingWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2014, June. Released 2014, July
Announced2014, June. Released 2014, July
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 18 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 67 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Infrared portYes

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S Overview

About Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S is a discontinued device from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A G906S.