How to root Samsung Galaxy S8

Rooting your Android device is a delicate process. Although the benefits are enormous, it also has great risks. But, if you want to root your Samsung Galaxy S8 on PC. You should keep reading, because here we will show you the best way to achieve it.

All this, in order to fully enjoy the tools of this powerful Android. That way, you will know what to do if your Samsung Galaxy gets stuck on the logo . Since, we know that it has some limitations from the factory . That force you to root to enjoy it in all its splendor.

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1. What do I need to know and do before rooting my Samsung S8 phone?
   1. Make a backup
   2. Disable antivirus
   3. That the battery is charged
   4. Download a custom recovery
2. What Steps to Perform to Root Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus SM-G955F or S8 SM-G950F?
   1. Unlock Bootloader
   2. Install TWRP
   3. Become root user

What do I need to know and do before rooting my Samsung S8 phone?

When we decided to perform this procedure. On one of our Android devices. It is vital that we take into account, certain precautions . Since, as we told you, it has benefits. But, it also involves great risks. So if you have proceeded to reset your phone and even tried to factory reset it.

However, if you feel that he is still not giving you his full capabilities . Without a doubt, the solution will be to root very carefully. But, before submitting your Samsung Galaxy S8 this procedure. It is essential that you take into consideration the following:

Make a backup

Storing valuable data is vital to restoring information to these devices. Since, after root, many files can disappear. Well, you are going to restart the S8 like new . With the difference, that now it will be free and personalized.

So, at the risk of losing all the information on the device. Even if your phone is completely destroyed . The best thing is that you make a backup or backup. To do this, you can use your Google account . Since there, your information will be stored in the cloud.

Disable antivirus

One of the fundamental steps in order for the process to flow well. It is to disable the antivirus that you have on the devices that you plan to root. Since, you are going to use the PC to carry it out. So, they can become a hindrance by issuing virus warnings. The suggestion is to disable them while rooting.

That the battery is charged

Another relevant precaution is that the battery of your devices is full at the time of carrying out everything. Since, if the battery does not have enough charge . You run the risk of the process going wrong and ruining the phone.

So, make sure that the energy bar reads more than 80%. Although the ideal, before starting, is to have a 100% battery . In this way, if the procedure extends, until restarting the phone. It will not turn off midway. Avoiding a system crash due to failure to complete root.

Download a custom recovery

By default, the Samsung Galaxy S8 may have some limitations. But, if you want to turn it into a device more adapted to you . Solve the error that your cell phone restarts and turns off by itself . Well, by installing a custom recovery. All functions of the phone will be at your disposal.

In that sense, you will only need to have Odin . And of course, that the USB ports serve correctly. Since the idea, is to root Samsung Galaxy S8 on PC. In this case, let’s do the following:

1. In principle, it is necessary to turn off the mobile device and put it in bootloader mode. To do this, we must press ‘Home + Volume down + Power’at the same time.
2. Then, we make the connection with the PC. Through the USB port.
3. At that time, we activate Odinin order to manage the computer.
4. Now, we must look at the area at the top of the screen ‘ID:COM’. We will know if Odin recognizes the computer, if the bottom line turns blue.
5. So, we click on ‘AP’ and choose the TWRP.
6. Finally, verifying that the ‘Re-partition’ option is inactive. Proceed to press the ‘START’ button and wait for a notice to appearwith a green background indicating ‘PASS’. This means that you managed to install it correctly.

At the end of the day, your phone should restart itself or manually. The important thing is that, try to enter the custom recovery mode to enjoy it. Being careful not to cause damage. Nor that these are irreversible in the operating system of the devices.

What Steps to Perform to Root Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus SM-G955F or S8 SM-G950F?

You must be careful when carrying out these types of procedures. Your phone, by itself, accepts most of the apps in the store. Sure, if you want another level when customizing it. Start root like so:

1. Go to the settings area of ​​your device. Entering the settings menu, choose to view phone information.
2. Then, tap on the ‘Build Number’ line about seven times. The important thing is to cause a warning to appearthat you have activated the development options.
3. Next, we return to the ‘Settings’ area and go to the ‘Developer Options’ line.
4. Then, we finish by pressing the ‘USB Debugging’ button and activate the ‘OEM Unlock’ mode. Now you can start with the root process, as we mentioned below.

Unlock Bootloader

Through this action, it will be possible for you to access the files of the operating system of your Samsung Galaxy S8. You will even have the power to modify them, in order to customize everything to your liking . To that end, you just have to resort to Odin on your computer.

That way, you will have the green light to access the open source of your Android device. In addition, it allows you to install the ROM of your choice Adapted to your needs and tastes. Even reset with TWRP . But doing so will erase all your data from the device. Therefore, the importance of making a backup before carrying out the process.

Install TWRP

In this case, you will get freedom to flash files and apps. You will even have in your hands the possibility of forming backups, on Android and others. To do this, you will only have to do the following:

1. Turn off your computer and proceed to restart it in recovery mode. Then, agree to make the system changes and click on ‘Keep7system RO’.
2. Then go to the ‘Wipe’ menu and click on ‘Format data’. Done that step, continue with ‘Reboot’.
3. To finish, select ‘Recovery’ and proceed to reboot into recovery mode. Thus, install the TWRP without problems.

Become root user

Before carrying out the root of your Samsung Galaxy S8 , it is important that you inform yourself well about the process. Whether you are going to do it or a technician. Find a way to document yourself on the subject.

Since, although there are many benefits. The risks of losing equipment are also high , and at that point not even Odin could save you. So, to become a root user, you need to install a *.zip file. That is, the image is characterized by containing superuser binaries.

In this way, you can improve the storage capacity of the phone. Enter your operating system in order to manage it to your liking. Have the equipment customized for better performance. And of course, get rid of the default applications, installed from the factory. Thus, you will have access to many more exclusive apps for root users.