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[GUIDE][HOW-TO] Root Tab S2 and more

Galaxy Tab S2 - Root, Recovery, ROMs​
Index
Post 1
Root
Recovery
Post 2
Flashing ROMs
FAQ
Congratulations! You bought a Galaxy Tab 2 and you want to root. Follow these instructions and you will be well on your way!
I recommend you be on the latest firmware.
Current FW: OH7 5.1.1
Rooting Your Device
Step 1
Download Necessary Files
You will need to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: ODIN 3.10.7
-Extract the files
You will need to download the correct cf-autoroot from here: [ROOT] CF-autoroot - Galaxy Tab S2 - SM-T810/T710/T715 [19/9/15]
-Please read the entire OP to determine which package you need for your specific device.
If you're on 5.1.1, you will need to flash a permissive custom kernel from here: [KERNEL] Permissive Lollipop 5.1.1 kernel for T710/T810​
Step 2 - ONLY IF YOU ARE ON 5.1.1 - If not, continue to Step 3
Flash a custom, SE Linux permissive kernel
-Start your tablet in Download Mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode
-Plugin your tablet via USB
-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)
-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the kernel package you downloaded earlier.
-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked. DO NOT CHECK Re-Partition!!
-Click start, wait about 10 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically.​
Step 3
ROOT your tablet
-Start your tablet in Download Mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode
-Plugin your tablet via USB
-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)
-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the cf-autoroot package you downloaded earlier
-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked. DO NOT CHECK Re-Partition!!
-Click start, wait about 20 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically. It will boot into a recovery screen with a red pirate android. This process will root your device and reboot automatically.​Congratulations! You're now rooted!
Custom Recovery
Step 1
Download Necessary Files
You will need to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: ODIN 3.10.7
-Extract the files
You will need to download the correct TWRP for your device here: [RECOVERY] TWRP 2.8.7.x Lollipop 5.0.2/5.1.1 - SMT810/T710
-Please read the entire OP to determine which package you need for your specific device.​
Step 2
Flash a custom recovery
-Start your tablet in Download Mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME simultaneously until you see a teal screen warning about custom OSs. Press VOL UP to continue into Download Mode
-Plugin your tablet via USB
-Run Odin3 v3.10.7.exe as administrator (right click --> Run As Administrator)
-Under Files [Download] section, click AP and select the recovery package you downloaded earlier.
-Click the Options tab and make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are the ONLY items checked. DO NOT CHECK Re-Partition!!
-Click start, wait about 20 seconds and your tablet will reboot automatically.​Congratulations! You now have a custom recovery!

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Flashing Custom ROMs
Step 1
Download Custom ROMs
Custom ROMs are usually found in the Development sub-forum located here: Galaxy Tab S2 Android Development
Find the ROM you want and make sure the ROM supports your particular device. Download the ROM to your tab's SD Card.​
Step 2
Backup Your Current ROM
-Start your tablet in Recovery mode
--Power off
--Press POWER + VOL UP + HOME simultaneously until you see the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 boot screen and red letters on the top that states: Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
---Let go of all buttons and wait for recovery to boot
--It's ALWAYS a good idea to backup your current ROM. Don't ask why, just do it. Using your recovery of choice, follow the screen prompts to backup your ROM and select DATA, SYSTEM, and BOOT.​
Step 3
Flash a Custom ROM
-If you want to "clean flash" (RECOMMENDED)
--Select the option in your recovery of choice to WIPE or FACTORY RESET
-If you want to "dirty flash"​
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mine

Updated OP with instructions for ROOT and Recovery. Other sections will come in the following days. If you find any errors, please let me know.

so now its a matter of time Custom ROMs such as CM12 comes for the Tab S2. Hoping it comes soon.

slavehunter105 said:
so now its a matter of time Custom ROMs such as CM12 comes for the Tab S2. Hoping it comes soon.
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Well I'm working on a stock based ROM right now. CM will have to be somebody much more talented than myself.

Is root compatible with the 9.7" LTE (T815)? It's basically the same hardware as the T715 so should work but would love a confirmation on this as I don't see it listed the top section of the thread. Thanks much

VeEuzUKY said:
Is root compatible with the 9.7" LTE (T815)? It's basically the same hardware as the T715 so should work but would love a confirmation on this as I don't see it listed the top section of the thread. Thanks much
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Why not just click the link and visit the original thread?

Is there a root for SM-T817T running 5.1.1 build LMY47X.T817TUVUIAOG8?

live4thamuzik said:
Is there a root for SM-T817T running 5.1.1 build LMY47X.T817TUVUIAOG8?
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You can use the t810 root. The only issue is that your stock recovery will say t810. Irrelevant if you install twrp or just root with twrp itself.

Sorry for the complete noob question, but I am running the verizon version of the tablet Model SM-T817V android version 5.1.1.
Is this just like live4thamuziks S2 and my S2 is fully compatible to root using this method? I would reallly not like to brick my device!

Mckitty07 said:
Sorry for the complete noob question, but I am running the verizon version of the tablet Model SM-T817V android version 5.1.1.
Is this just like live4thamuziks S2 and my S2 is fully compatible to root using this method? I would reallly not like to brick my device!
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Nope. You cannot use this method.

Hi,everyone!
Please advise would CF-Autoroot and TWRP work on SM-T815Y?

Thanks, However I think I am going to hold off until there is a root specifically for the t817t on 5.1.1 AOG8 cause I've read that a lot of people who flash the t810 root have bootloop issues, cannot use 4G LTE and cant go back to the stock t817.

live4thamuzik said:
Thanks, However I think I am going to hold off until there is a root specifically for the t817t on 5.1.1 AOG8 cause I've read that a lot of people who flash the t810 root have bootloop issues, cannot use 4G LTE and cant go back to the stock t817.
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The ONLY people having bootloop issues are the ones that don't read instructions properly!
Flashing a t810 kernel on an LTE device will lose LTE connectivity.
There won't be a specific root for T817T as it's the same as the t815.

Worked perfectly! Successfully rooted my new S2 last weekend. Thank you. Was able to FREEZE 40+ running applications via Titanium Root which has had a magnificent impact on battery life. Life is good on the other (rooted) side!

ajindy said:
Worked perfectly! Successfully rooted my new S2 last weekend. Thank you. Was able to FREEZE 40+ running applications via Titanium Root which has had a magnificent impact on battery life. Life is good on the other (rooted) side!
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Which ones did you feeeze?

RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING boot loop
Dear all,
Reeally appricite your effort getting full control of our tab S2!
Clearly I have done something very wrong while rooting, and updating my S2 from LL 5.0.2; I'm now at the point where my 810 tab are in a "endless" booting loop what the top-right corner of the boot screen are showing "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING", looks like there is an attempt to boot, but it don't succeed.
Before I go further and make things even worse I wonder if you have hints or ideas that can help me get the tab s2 running andirod agian? (please...)
This is what I did:
from factory state wiht 5.0.2 on smt810:
I rooted : smt810_cf_autoroot.tar - booted -root working
I twrp - t810_twrp_LL_5.0.2.tar - booting - all working
I updated the sw : 810_oh7_fw_BigBot96.tar.md5 -- and is **** here, in the RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING loop
Clearly I'm not a expert, that have done something wrong - agian, truly appriciate any hints.
Allan

Allan68 said:
Dear all,
Reeally appricite your effort getting full control of our tab S2!
Clearly I have done something very wrong while rooting, and updating my S2 from LL 5.0.2; I'm now at the point where my 810 tab are in a "endless" booting loop what the top-right corner of the boot screen are showing "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING", looks like there is an attempt to boot, but it don't succeed.
Before I go further and make things even worse I wonder if you have hints or ideas that can help me get the tab s2 running andirod agian? (please...)
This is what I did:
from factory state wiht 5.0.2 on smt810:
I rooted : smt810_cf_autoroot.tar - booted -root working
I twrp - t810_twrp_LL_5.0.2.tar - booting - all working
I updated the sw : 810_oh7_fw_BigBot96.tar.md5 -- and is **** here, in the RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING loop
Clearly I'm not a expert, that have done something wrong - agian, truly appriciate any hints.
Allan
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It quite clearly states in this thread and MY original root thread that you must install the permissive kernel and the updated twrp for lollipop 5.1.1.

Yahoo!
ashyx said:
It quite clearly states in this thread and MY original root thread that you must install the permissive kernel and the updated twrp for lollipop 5.1.1.
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Yahoo - Yet a example it helps to read before doing. Thanks a zillion!

[GUIDE] How to root you Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T715) on MM

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 (SM-T715) ROOTING METHOD
Hi guys, i'm here to show to everyone interested in, how to achieve root for a Galaxy Tab S2 with SM-T715 model ONLY.
First of all i should tell you some things before we begin. This rooting method is known as "Systemless root" wich means that you will be able to get root, but if you factory reset your device you will lost it and you'll have too make the whole process again if you want to root again. Unfortunately at the moment is the only working root method i've found and testes (thanks to Chainfire). Another important thing is that this root method has been only tested with SM-T715 model (LTE+Wifi version), it should work for other variants too, but i've not tested. Feel free to try.
* One last thing. The method that i'm going to show here is intended for information purpose only. If you want to try it then YOU are the only one responsable for your actions, because you are choosing to do, it not me. . *
So, let's begin. Here's what is needed:
- A backup of your ROM (just in case something goes wrong)
- Our Galaxy Tab S2 (obviously)
- PC
- Smart Switch (to install drivers)
- Odin
- A working brain (seriously)
1. First of all, install Smart Switch in your pc (if you have already installed it, skip this and go to the next step) then follow the installer instruction. It's just that easier. During the installation you will be prompt to plug in your Galaxy Tab S2 to install drivers (USB debugging must be ON). When finished, you'll have installed all the needed drivers and so you're ready to go to the next step. You can download Smart Switch by following this link for Windows :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin
or this link for MAC :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchmac
* As suggested by Ashyx, for those wich doesn't want to use SmartSwitch, you can download the Samsung USB drivers directly from here :
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117#none
2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything. To do so, first open Odin as administrator and uncheck "auto reboot" option, then load the TWRP recovery tar file into AP (for newer Odin versions) or PDA (for older Odin versions). At this point you have to shut down your Galaxy Tab S2 and then put it into recovery mode by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN. When in Download mode, just plug in your usb cable and press VOL UP, (you can read it on your device display) Odin should recognize your device. If you can see a yellow or cyano "COM" port, then you're ready to press Start, otherwise repeat the step 2. You can download Odin by following this link :
http://ul.to/qg65aywo
or this link :
http://turbobit.net/ftzryv5mtc39.html
You can download the TWRP recovery (Thanks to Ashyx, all credits to him) by following this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
*BE CAREFUL, WHEN ODIN FINISHES THE FLASHING PROCESS, YOU'LL HAVE TO MANUALLY REBOOT INTO RECOVERY BY PRESSING POWER + HOME + VOL UP AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. IF YOU DON'T DO THIS, THE CUSTOM RECOVERY WILL BE REPLACED BY THE STOCK ONE AT THE NEXT REBOOT*
3. Now that you've rebooted into TWRP, reboot your device and if you'll be prompt to install Supersu because you're not rooted click "NO", we'll have to do it manually. Place the SuperSu zip file into your Galaxy Tab S2 storage (internal or external doesn't matter) then reboot again into recovery. At this time choose the "Install" button and after you've located it and then flash it. Reboot system and you're done. You can download SuperSu ( Thanks to Chainfire, all credits to him) by following this link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Now you're rooted
If i helped, just hit the "THANKS" button, i'll really apprecciate it!

OK 3 things here.
1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.
Thanks.

ashyx said:
OK 3 things here.
1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.
Thanks.
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Hi, sorry for the link, i will change it after this comment. As concerns for Usb drivers, i've installed it using smartswitch and after that i've uninstalled the program, so didn't know that could cause problem with Odin. In the last, i've linked to an "old" TWRP version because it was the latest version for SM-T715 when i made this thread. Even if the TWRP for SM-T710 or 815 works fine with this model, i preferred to link to a specify version. Hope you understand. Thank you

Hi,
What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?
Inviato dal mio SM-T715 utilizzando Tapatalk

Giuskiller said:
2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything.
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Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk.

ianmacd said:
Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.
Sent from my Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk.
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Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me

Giuskiller said:
Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me
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I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.
My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.
TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.

ianmacd said:
I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.
My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.
TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.
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Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started

Giuskiller said:
Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started
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Thanks for confirming. And thanks for putting together this guide.

gio90b said:
Hi,
What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?
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+1
~ Does this method trip Knox / burns the eFuse-Chip?

Xposed for t377w?

I have been able to install twrp and get root on my galaxy tab e t377w but I am wondering if there is any way to install xposed

Method
Which method and TWRP version did you use? I have been unable to root my T377W after many attempts.

lictus said:
Which method and TWRP version did you use? I have been unable to root my T377W after many attempts.
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Ey, I just got root running using this method: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-official-twrp-gteslte-galaxy-t3419219
Please note that you must verify your chipset first. Download Droid Info from the Play Store and go to the "system" tab. Under CPU architecture it should say board/chipset. You want to verify that you have the Exynos chipset. Verify that board/chipset is an Exynos type chipset thorugh google. (How to: Mine says universal3475, I typed '3475 qualcomm vs exynos' into google, results show 3475 is Exynos, 410 is Snapdragon equivelant, I have Exynos so I can continue. If you have a Snapdragon/Qualcomm version, this will not work for you, stop here.)
Do note that the key combination may be different to get into recovery/download. I have the T377T myself (this tutorial should work for T377W as well). For me it was like this -
Home + Up + Power --> Recovery mode
Home + Down + Power --> Download mode
When you do the Odin step, you MUST hold the combo for Recovery mode as soon as you hit start because it happens quick. If you miss this step you will have to start over because your OS will rewrite the stock recovery back over your newly flashed TWRP recovery. Do not be alarmed if you mess this up and your tablet throws an error about a corrupted partition, you can factory reset to get it up and running again (w/out root), then start over.
Once you have TWRP up and running you can go ahead and flash SuperSU and achieve root. Hope this helps.
So far as Xposed goes: https://www.xda-developers.com/official-xposed-framework-android-nougat/

Galaxy S7 SM-G930W8 (Bell,Virgin,Fido,Rogers,Telus) Root, Magisk, Recovery & Roms

A bit about this post.
I just want to share the links that was useful to me when I was working on my girlfriends phone. Its an awesome device.
I gathered the links and added some troubleshooting tips that helped me out. I hope it does help you too. Enjoy.
UPDATE 09/21/2017
For firmware, stock images and download needs .
Visit https://desktop.firmware.mobi
It was made by our lord Chainfire.
Stock ROMS for SM-G930W8
Updato Rom Download Collections
Stock Recoveries for Galaxy S7 G930W8 Rogers
Marshmallow 6.0 G930W8VLU2BQB6
Download
Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1
Download
How to extract Recovery from Firmwares
How To Extract Stock Recovery From Samsung Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S7 with Magisk
Click Here for MaxLee Guide or Watch Video Below
Download Root, TWRP, Magisk Kit
Video Link
Troubleshooting on Installing Magisk inside TWRP
Problem: When you can't find the zip files on the internal, external sd or otg.
Symtoms
sd card / otg / internalsd showing as 0 mb or mount error.
you can see folders but not files.
How to fix it
Follow the steps below. WARNING: Wiping DATA will delete your files on your internal storage (emulated sd)
Requirements: Copy Magiskv14 , MagiskManager ,AntirootRemoval inside External SDCARD. Insert in the phone.
Boot to TWRP Recovery (VOLUP+HOME+POWER)
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Press back key, then choose reboot > Recovery
Inside recovery, install the necessary zip files.
How to Restore the Mobile Data and Mobile Hotspot Quick Settings Toggles on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Click here for the full steps
How to Restore to Stock Firmware
Video Link
Tweaks for Battery Life
Disable Wifi Scanning - Settings>Privacy and Safety>Location>Improve Accuracy
https://www.androidcentral.com/fix-battery-life-galaxy-s7
Fix Wifi Lag on S7
Automatic
Set DNS as google using DNS Changer
Manual
Enable Developer mode on your S7 or S7 Edge.
In the new "Developer options" in "Settings" change "Use legacy DHCP client" from OFF to ON.
Anothery Way
Change DNS settings
If the above tips did not work for you, its time to take things to the next level. If the Galaxy S7 is the only device in your Wi-Fi network to suffer from slow speeds, you can try changing the DNS server used on the handset.
For this, you will first have to make the device forget the existing Wi-Fi network. Then, tap on its name to join again, but before you enter the password, tap on ‘Show advanced options.’ Now proceed to tap ‘IP Settings’ and select ‘Static’ from the list. Leave other IP settings as they are, and simply enter the DNS server you’d like to use in the DNS text field area. You can try using Google DNS first (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to see if they fix the Wi-Fi woes on your S7 or not.
Important Tools
ADB Installer
Latest Odin
Samsung USB Drivers
Wireless ADB Root - Download
Magisk Thread
Fix Odin Device Info Fail when Restoring (Credits to Original Poster)
Method 1
Open Odin, place all the necessary files into their slots.
Go the the options tab, make sure "Auto Reboot" IS ticked.
Press "start", but as soon as you do, hold down VolumeDown+Home+Power on your phone.
Odin will fail and your phone will reboot into download mode again.
Now press "Start" in Odin again, and your phone should flash without a problem.
This might take a few attempts to get right.
Method 2 (Another Variation)
Download the stock for your phone.
Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Press volume down to restart phone
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + home button)
Press continue
Install firmware with Odin
Wait for the firmware to be installed
Ready.

How I Rooted my G930W8
Don't skip any of the step.
First clean install the latest Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1 - Guide
Download the MagiskFilesRoot, unzip it in the sdcard, slide it inside your phone
Boot up S7 then setup the normal way
Enable Developer Options - System > About Phone > Build Number > Tap 7 Times, press back.
Select Developer Options then Turn on ADB Debugging & OEM Unlock
Disable the Samsung Factory Reset Protection if you have it enabled
Put phone in download mode
Download TWRP using this twrp-3.1.1-0-herolte.img.tar
Open Odin, uncheck AutoReboot, check AP point to the TWRP we just downloaded. Hit Start
Once its finished, do Recovery Combo (Power + VolumeUp + HomeButton)
It will reboot in TWRP Recovery, flash MagiskV14.zip, if you have problem seeing files wipe DATA and then reboot to recovery again using TWRP, select SDCARD as storage then flash MagiskV14.zip
Reboot the phone, wait 10-15 minutes then install MagiskManager.apk
Optional - Open Magisk Manager, select SuperUser then open Download. Install Busybox by 0sm0sis.
You are now running systemless root
Refer to MaxLee Video on Rooting S7 with Magisk - Guide

Did you manage to root the G930W8 on nougat 7.0 build with this method? I've had nothing but problems attempting to root for the last few days. Tried cf-auto root and this magisk method early on in my attempts with no success. I've just fine a full clean build flash and restore and would really like to root but am worried I'm just going to get no where again and spend hours getting back to where I'm at now...

v2kai said:
Did you manage to root the G930W8 on nougat 7.0 build with this method? I've had nothing but problems attempting to root for the last few days. Tried cf-auto root and this magisk method early on in my attempts with no success. I've just fine a full clean build flash and restore and would really like to root but am worried I'm just going to get no where again and spend hours getting back to where I'm at now...
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Yes. Refer to second post. I'm now running the latest nougat with magiskv14 systemless root. Its better that way, I can still use snapchat and banking applications.
What was the problem you are having?

Xygote said:
Yes. Refer to second post. I'm now running the latest nougat with magiskv14 systemless root. Its better that way, I can still use snapchat and banking applications.
What was the problem you are having?
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Having trouble as well.
I get message "integrity check failed" after flashing magisk via twrp a step 11 then makes me reset the phone but because of the custom recovery it only bootloops.
Then i restart the whole process again only to stop at step 11.
Is there a step i'm missing?

Start all over again, but on step 11 follow this.
Try it this way:
When you boot up to TWRP, swipe allow modification. Flash MagiskV14.zip, then if it says install TWRP app, press "do not install".
If you have problem seeing files wipe DATA and then reboot to recovery again using TWRP, select SDCARD as storage then flash MagiskV14.zip

I tried it but i accidentally let the phone reboot after flashing twrp and it failed the integrity check and started bootlooping. I entered recovery and grabbed the log which i attached here.

So I did the steps again but used this steps from the other guide for exynos models
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow the next step you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to use Systemless DevBase, then do not swipe. Keep it as read only.
Go to Wipe and click on format data. Type "yes" and it will format.
Now go back to home and click on "Reboot" then click on "Recovery" Option.
Then went from step 11 here and what you said to flash magisk and it worked.
My phone is finally debloated.

I tried your steps many times but everytime it's failing. Everytime it fails when installing "system". I've tried with different CSC version firmwares but it failed with each one of them. I', 100% sure that it is G930W8 S7 Flat because it was running on the same version of custom ROMs.

cy56 said:
I tried your steps many times but everytime it's failing. Everytime it fails when installing "system". I've tried with different CSC version firmwares but it failed with each one of them. I', 100% sure that it is G930W8 S7 Flat because it was running on the same version of custom ROMs.
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Same here... I tried it on two different stock roms with no luck.
I almost soft bricked my s7 which was working perfectly before applying the patch. It was giving me dm-verity error at boot...
I was able to flash it back and make it working using full stock rom.
I highly recommend readers to NOT apply the above Magisk Root on their G930W8 (S7).
DeCoDish

sorry if this is in the wrong section i have galaxy s7 its on android 7.0 my power button is broken doesnt work at all i normally dont let my phone power down completley cause of it and it has ive tried rebooting the phone usin volume down and then plugging into computer and it just brings up the charge screen is there any other ways i can get this phone powered on even if i have to download something on my computer i will pleaqse help if possible

Have you tried these suggestions?
https://www.addictivetips.com/android/turn-on-an-android-phone-with-a-broken-power-button/

I just want to confirm this, since it's not explicitly mentioned in the post... When you root it trips KNOX, which locks you out from Disconnect Pro, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay. Does this also mean that Android pay will not work either? Or does this method allow for Android pay to work?
If not, is there a workaround yet?

Scraggarax said:
I just want to confirm this, since it's not explicitly mentioned in the post... When you root it trips KNOX, which locks you out from Disconnect Pro, Samsung Health, and Samsung Pay. Does this also mean that Android pay will not work either? Or does this method allow for Android pay to work?
If not, is there a workaround yet?
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There are many reports on the XDA forums that Android Pay works with Magisk systemless root and with tripped Knox on S7 (as opposed to Samsung Pay which will not work once Knox is tripped).

Xygote said:
A bit about this post.
I just want to share the links that was useful to me when I was working on my girlfriends phone. Its an awesome device.
I gathered the links and added some troubleshooting tips that helped me out. I hope it does help you too. Enjoy.
UPDATE 09/21/2017
For firmware, stock images and download needs .
Visit https://desktop.firmware.mobi
It was made by our lord Chainfire.
Stock ROMS for SM-G930W8
Updato Rom Download Collections
Stock Recoveries for Galaxy S7 G930W8 Rogers
Marshmallow 6.0 G930W8VLU2BQB6
Download
Nougat 7.0 G930W8VLU2BQH1
Download
How to extract Recovery from Firmwares
How To Extract Stock Recovery From Samsung Firmware
How to Root Galaxy S7 with Magisk
Click Here for MaxLee Guide or Watch Video Below
Download Root, TWRP, Magisk Kit
Video Link
Troubleshooting on Installing Magisk inside TWRP
Problem: When you can't find the zip files on the internal, external sd or otg.
Symtoms
sd card / otg / internalsd showing as 0 mb or mount error.
you can see folders but not files.
How to fix it
Follow the steps below. WARNING: Wiping DATA will delete your files on your internal storage (emulated sd)
Requirements: Copy Magiskv14 , MagiskManager ,AntirootRemoval inside External SDCARD. Insert in the phone.
Boot to TWRP Recovery (VOLUP+HOME+POWER)
Go to Wipe > Format Data
Press back key, then choose reboot > Recovery
Inside recovery, install the necessary zip files.
How to Restore the Mobile Data and Mobile Hotspot Quick Settings Toggles on Samsung Galaxy Devices
Click here for the full steps
How to Restore to Stock Firmware
Video Link
Tweaks for Battery Life
Disable Wifi Scanning - Settings>Privacy and Safety>Location>Improve Accuracy
https://www.androidcentral.com/fix-battery-life-galaxy-s7
Fix Wifi Lag on S7
Automatic
Set DNS as google using DNS Changer
Manual
Enable Developer mode on your S7 or S7 Edge.
In the new "Developer options" in "Settings" change "Use legacy DHCP client" from OFF to ON.
Anothery Way
Change DNS settings
If the above tips did not work for you, its time to take things to the next level. If the Galaxy S7 is the only device in your Wi-Fi network to suffer from slow speeds, you can try changing the DNS server used on the handset.
For this, you will first have to make the device forget the existing Wi-Fi network. Then, tap on its name to join again, but before you enter the password, tap on ‘Show advanced options.’ Now proceed to tap ‘IP Settings’ and select ‘Static’ from the list. Leave other IP settings as they are, and simply enter the DNS server you’d like to use in the DNS text field area. You can try using Google DNS first (8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4) or OpenDNS (208.67.222.222) to see if they fix the Wi-Fi woes on your S7 or not.
Important Tools
ADB Installer
Latest Odin
Samsung USB Drivers
Wireless ADB Root - Download
Magisk Thread
Fix Odin Device Info Fail when Restoring (Credits to Original Poster)
Method 1
Open Odin, place all the necessary files into their slots.
Go the the options tab, make sure "Auto Reboot" IS ticked.
Press "start", but as soon as you do, hold down VolumeDown+Home+Power on your phone.
Odin will fail and your phone will reboot into download mode again.
Now press "Start" in Odin again, and your phone should flash without a problem.
This might take a few attempts to get right.
Method 2 (Another Variation)
Download the stock for your phone.
Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Press volume down to restart phone
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + home button)
Press continue
Install firmware with Odin
Wait for the firmware to be installed
Ready.
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I followed these directions exactly but when I boot into TWRP and attempt to install the Magisk.zip I recieve the following errors stating "could not mount /data partition" then causing the phone to bootloop until I flash the stock firmware again.
Why is this happening?

benberger88 said:
So I did the steps again but used this steps from the other guide for exynos models
At this point, you will reach the screen asking you if you want to allow system modifications.
By swiping right, you will trigger dm-verity, and if you don't follow the next step you will be unable to boot!
If you are going to root your device and follow the rest of these steps, then it is safe to swipe right and enable modifications.
If you want to use Systemless DevBase, then do not swipe. Keep it as read only.
Go to Wipe and click on format data. Type "yes" and it will format.
Now go back to home and click on "Reboot" then click on "Recovery" Option.
Then went from step 11 here and what you said to flash magisk and it worked.
My phone is finally debloated.
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can you clarify(link to) what combination of steps you used to achieve a successful root? I havent attempted again since my last attempt but it sounds like you had some success. If you'd share it'd be really helpful and appreciated. Would really like to get root back on my phone
also just to clarify, I'm on nougat 7.0 with security patch Nov 1, 2017
Thanks

Avengement said:
I followed these directions exactly but when I boot into TWRP and attempt to install the Magisk.zip I recieve the following errors stating "could not mount /data partition" then causing the phone to bootloop until I flash the stock firmware again.
Why is this happening?
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If its first time TWRP installation then you need to Format data (Caution: Format data will format the Phone internal storage and you need to backup files first if you have in phone storage like photos video and etc) After formatting data it Will allow to read and write the data partition). Further once you Flash TWRP then Super SU or Magist (Root) is compulsory to boot normal unless its bootloop

Any of you recommend holding off on the root till the Oreo update? Also, does rooting change the kernel to a different one? I wanna avoid battery/performance issues if I can by staying on the stock kernel.

MirzaAwais said:
If its first time TWRP installation then you need to Format data (Caution: Format data will format the Phone internal storage and you need to backup files first if you have in phone storage like photos video and etc) After formatting data it Will allow to read and write the data partition). Further once you Flash TWRP then Super SU or Magist (Root) is compulsory to boot normal unless its bootloop
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How do you format the drive? What type of file system do you format it to? At what point in this tutorial is this done?

hi
can someone confirm a procedure for rooting s7 on exynos cpu
would be more than appreciated
thanks
nate

Rooting J701F

I've seen people here struggling with rooting j701f a.k.a J7 Nxt. I always got bootloop when installed TWRP and flashed Magisk, so little trick here is installing custom kernel; i am using Helios kernel 3.1 and it works perfectly. (Select wifi driver new with android pie when installing, first option).
Technically it should work on J7 Nxt /Neo /Core. Tested in J7 Nxt 701F, DDU6CSF1 Stock firmware OneUI 1.1 Indian Variant.
Procedure from start.
Given:
You're running on Pie.
OEM Unlock option enabled in developers Option.
Get Odin - https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/
Get TWRP - https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-j701f-core-nxt-exynos-7870/recovery-t3693009
Get Helios Kernel https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...70/kernel-heliospie-kernel-3-1-j701x-t3941438
Start Odin and untick auto reboot option.
Select Boot.tar file in BL
Select Recovery.tar file in AP
Flash.
Unplug phone.
Remove battery.
Put it back.
Hold Volume up (+) then Home then Power button for 20-30seconds
Press Power button.
Press power button again.
You'll see TWRP recovery 3.1.1 , say thanks to GhaithSYR
Swipe to modify system.
Format data, Type yes (Beware it'll erase all data and factory reset except SD card.
Flash Kernel.
Reboot.
Update Magisk.
You can update your TWRP to 3.2.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-exynos-7870/stable-twrp-3-2-1-j701f-t3742401
Credits:
@GhaithSYR for TWRP
@JaskaranSM and @@ananjaser1211 for Helios Kernel
@topjonhuw For Magisk
@lzzy12 for TWRP 3.2.1 Image
Also hit Thanks to respective threads linked above.
PM for Queries. Bit busy so posting it short, will update Detailed guide soon.
NOTE:
for OEM Unlock option enabled ( I used miraclebox EE activation, but not sure it got it on with it or it was by default, See reference guide)
Reference Guide, credits @Jukmisael : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...e-nxt-exynos-7870/install-twrp-j7nxt-t3974337
RECOVERING:
If you mess up and device is not working there is very easy way to get stock rom back. No need to panic at all.
Go to Sammobile.com get your Stock Rom.
Flash via Odin.
Done.

xperia ray said:
I've seen people here struggling with rooting j701f a.k.a J7 Nxt. I always got bootloop when installed TWRP and flashed Magisk, so little trick here is installing custom kernel; i am using Helios kernel 3.1 and it works perfectly. (Select wifi driver new with android pie when installing, first option).
Technically it should work on J7 Nxt /Neo /Core. Tested in J7 Nxt 701F, DDU6CSF1 Stock firmware OneUI 1.1 Indian Variant.
Procedure from start.
Given:
You're running on Pie.
OEM Unlock option enabled in developers Option.
Get Odin - https://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/
Get TWRP - https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-j701f-core-nxt-exynos-7870/recovery-t3693009
Get Helios Kernel https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...70/kernel-heliospie-kernel-3-1-j701x-t3941438
Start Odin and untick auto reboot option.
Select Boot.tar file in BL
Select Recovery.tar file in AP
Flash.
Unplug phone.
Remove battery.
Put it back.
Hold Volume up (+) then Home then Power button for 20-30seconds
Press Power button.
Press power button again.
You'll see TWRP recovery 3.1.1 , say thanks to GhaithSYR
Swipe to modify system.
Format data, Type yes (Beware it'll erase all data and factory reset except SD card.
Flash Kernel.
Reboot.
Update Magisk.
You can update your TWRP to 3.2.1 : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-exynos-7870/stable-twrp-3-2-1-j701f-t3742401
Credits:
@GhaithSYR for TWRP
@JaskaranSM and @@ananjaser1211 for Helios Kernel
@topjonhuw For Magisk
@lzzy12 for TWRP 3.2.1 Image
Also hit Thanks to respective threads linked above.
PM for Queries. Bit busy so posting it short, will update Detailed guide soon.
NOTE:
for OEM Unlock option enabled ( I used miraclebox EE activation, but not sure it got it on with it or it was by default, See reference guide)
Reference Guide, credits @Jukmisael : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...e-nxt-exynos-7870/install-twrp-j7nxt-t3974337
RECOVERING:
If you mess up and device is not working there is very easy way to get stock rom back. No need to panic at all.
Go to Sammobile.com get your Stock Rom.
Flash via Odin.
Done.
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I have a Samsung J7 CORE sm-j701f and on Pie version
my problem is after flashing twrp via odin "only official binaries are allowed to be flashed(recovery)" pop up in download mode.
my phone is OEM unlocked and can u help me fix this?, I cant root my phone if i cant fix this thing. Help will be appreciated, thank you.

Anlle said:
I have a Samsung J7 CORE sm-j701f and on Pie version
my problem is after flashing twrp via odin "only official binaries are allowed to be flashed(recovery)" pop up in download mode.
my phone is OEM unlocked and can u help me fix this?, I cant root my phone if i cant fix this thing. Help will be appreciated, thank you.
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It means phone is not OEM unlocked flash older firmware and check. It's been long i rooted this phone, currently not using it I don't remember exactly what I did to get rid of this msg - unofficial binary.
But i remember changing date back to few months and enabling allow OEM unlock.
There is another guide of rooting including a tool phoenix something. Search Xda it exits here. All I can say is keep fighting i tried a lot time and at the end it worked, I even used custom kernel Helios and rooted properly with magisk.

xperia ray said:
It means phone is not OEM unlocked flash older firmware and check. It's been long i rooted this phone, currently not using it I don't remember exactly what I did to get rid of this msg - unofficial binary.
But i remember changing date back to few months and enabling allow OEM unlock.
There is another guide of rooting including a tool phoenix something. Search Xda it exits here. All I can say is keep fighting i tried a lot time and at the end it worked, I even used custom kernel Helios and rooted properly with magisk.
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Thank you, I will try until my phone is rooted. best of luck of me hehehe.

Anlle said:
Thank you, I will try until my phone is rooted. best of luck of me hehehe.
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NOTE:
for OEM Unlock option enabled ( I used miraclebox EE activation, but not sure it got it on with it or it was by default, See reference guide)
Reference Guide, credits @Jukmisael : https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...j7nxt-t3974337

xperia ray said:
NOTE:
for OEM Unlock option enabled ( I used miraclebox EE activation, but not sure it got it on with it or it was by default, See reference guide)
Reference Guide, credits @Jukmisael : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...e-nxt-exynos-7870/install-twrp-j7nxt-t3974337
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Thanks
According to the photos shown, you need to use MiracleBox, as it is prenormal
Try using this tutorial