Root Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
With a history of rooting a lot of Samsung devices in the past, Senior Recognized Developer Chainfire has added the Samsung Galaxy S6 to the collection. If you plan on grabbing a Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, read the complete process to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge family all the way though the steps mentioned below.
Recently at MWC Samsung has released the very awaiting Galaxy S6 flagship with enormous features and ultra powerful hardware on board to be at the top of the list. But still something goes missing if you don’t have the root access on your device, no matter how powerful the device is.
Before getting the device to release in the marker for normal users, the Galaxy S6 has been rooted via Chainfire, a very popular tool that gives root privilages to many devices. The method of rooting is applicable on SM-G920T and SM-G925T – the T-Mobile US S6 and S6 Edge.
According to a Google+ post by Chainfire reveales that the rooting process is quite simple and doesn’t take much time achieve root on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge Family (model numbers are mentioned above).
Before actually rooting though, consider that KNOX will likely be tripped, and there’s a good chance untripped KNOX will be required for phone based payments.
CF-Auto-Root repository: http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
Benefits of rooting
With the help of root access, one can remove those apps which are pre-installed by your network provider or by manufacturer.
Because of rooting you can also get the free storage space, rooted apps are available for efficient memory management.
After rooting user can also update their phone to the latest version of Android (by flashing a custom recovery/ROM).
It provides customization options when you use your new administrative rights to flash a custom ROM (again, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
Rooting also increases the battery life of the Smartphone because those running constantly can be removed).
Things to be Done
This will void the warranty of your device.
Download and install proper USB driver.
The process mentioned below requires a Windows PC.
The guide is only available for Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge family (check model above) running.
You must have enabled the USB debugging on your device (Settings > Developer options > USB debugging).
For security reasons, create a complete backup of all your data.
Disclaimer
The guide involved in flashing custom recoveries, ROMs and rooting your phone are highly custom and may damage your device. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.
Files to Download
Download and extract Odin file: Odin3 v1.85.zip
Download SuperSU from Play Store
Download ROM Repository (Download the file according to your Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge Model Number)
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
Extract files from both Odin and Philz Touch Recovery Package over to your desktop by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Extract here. It’ll extract the files to your desktop.
Launch the Odin executable file on your desktop, I hope, you know how to launch an application on Windows.
As soon as it appears on the desktop, you will several options, click on PDA and choose the ROM repository Package file you just extracted to your desktop.
Uncheck Repartition if it’s already checked in the Odin.
You can checkmark Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time though. This is very important step to follow to avoid boot loop and also if it reboots after completion of the process, signifies you have got the task done successfully, otherwise it throws an error.
Turn OFF your device.
Turn your device back ON by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together until you see Samsung logo on the screen.
Press Volume UP when you see a warning message on your screen and you’ll boot into download mode.
Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.
Click on Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing root package on your device.
When the flashing’s done, your device will automatically reboot.
Once you are done with the process, head over to Play Store link given above and install it.
After that, Open the SuperSU app and it should ask you, how do you want to update binary? select NORMAL
If you are having problem with the above steps to follow, head over to the official Chainfire link for more description on this.
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