Samsung Galaxy S6 has been updated to stock Nougat update a few months back and most of the users are already enjoying the latest firmware on their devices. Upgrading the firmware means you are going to flash stock firmware with factory settings that also removes root access if you had it on the previous firmware. After updating Galaxy S6 users were looking for the proper and easiest root method to root Galaxy S6 on Android 7.0 Nougat and fortunately Chainfire’s popular CF-Auto-root package is now available for European Galaxy S6 (Exynos). Now in this guide you would be able to root Galaxy S6 SM-G920F on Android 7.0 Nougat via CF-Auto-root package and odin.
Note: Galaxy S6 SM-G920F can be easily rooted via Chainfire’s Auto root package, rooting your device requires flashing the CF-Auto root package via Odin so the process is almost same for every Samsung device. We don’t need to change it for every device, we have already followed the same process for other Galaxy devices as well.
Process to root Nougat on Galaxy S6 SM-G920F via Odin
Disclaimer: Follow the guide on your own risk, the writer would not be responsible if you damage your device during the process nor we are forcing you to perform the flashing process. Don’t proceed if you think you can’t follow the instructions carefully.
Before you begin:
Your device must be charged minimum 60% to avoid shut down during process.
You will lose the warranty once your device gets root access.
Back up important data including contacts, messages, WhatsApp conversation and even call logs. Click here to see how to create a Nandroid backup.
Enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging
Downloads section:
Download and install the latest USB drivers for Samsung on PC. Click here
Download latest Odin 3.12.3. Click here
Download CF-Auto-root for Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. (zerofltexx) Click here
Process to root Nougat on Galaxy S6 SM-G920F via Odin
Turn off your phone completely.
Now reboot your device into Download Mode, to do so follow this guide.
Once in download Mode, follow this guide to flash the CF-Auto-root package via Odin.
That’s all! If you have successfully rooted your Galaxy S6 SM-G920F on Android 7.0 Nougat firmware, give us your feedback and stay tuned for more updates.
