How to root android devices and tablets

What is rooting?

Rooting is jail breaking for Androids, and allows users to dive deeper into a phone’s sub-system. Essentially, it’ll allow you to access the entire operating system and customize just about anything on your Android. With root access, you can also get around any restrictions that your manufacturer or carrier may have applied. You can run more apps, you can overclock or under clock your processor, and you can replace the firmware.
The process requires users to back up current software and flash (install) a new custom ROM (modified version of Android).

Why would you root?

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One of the most obvious incentives to root your Android device is to rid yourself of the bloatware that’s impossible to uninstall. You’ll be able to set up wireless tethering, even if it has been disabled by default. Additional benefits include the ability to install special apps and flash custom ROMs, each of which can add extra features and streamline your phone or tablet’s performance. A lot of people are tempted by the ability to completely customize the look of their phones. You can also manually accept or deny app permissions.
You won’t find a lot of amazing must-have apps when you root, but there are enough to make it worthwhile. For example, some apps allow you to automatically back up all of your apps and their data, completely block advertisements, create secure tunnels to the Internet, overclock your processor, or make your device a wireless hotspot.

Why wouldn’t you root?

There are essentially three potential cons to rooting your Android.
  • Voiding your warranty: Some manufacturers or carriers will use rooting as an excuse to void your warranty. It’s worth keeping in mind that you can always unroot. If you need to send the device back for repair, simply flash the original backup ROM you made and no one will ever know that it was rooted.
  • Bricking your phone: Whenever you tamper too much, you run at least a small risk of bricking your device. The obvious way to avoid it happening is to follow instructions carefully. Make sure that the guide you are following works for your device and that any custom ROM you flash is designed specifically for it. If you do your research and pay attention to feedback from others, bricking should never occur.
  • Security risks: Rooting may introduce some security risks. Depending on what services or apps you use on your device, rooting could create a security vulnerability. For example, Google refuses to support the Google Wallet service for rooted devices.

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If your phone is not compatible with either of the above applications, you’ll have to spend a little time researching ways to root on Android forums. The best place to start is XDA Developers Forum. Look for a thread on your specific device and you’re sure to find a method that has worked for other people. It’s worth spending some time researching the right method for your device.

Preparation for root

Back up everything that’s important to you before you start. You should also always back up your current ROM before you flash a new one.
You’ll want to ensure that your device is fully charged before you begin.
You’ll also need to turn on USB debugging, as well as OEM Unlocking.
Open Settings on your device. If  you do not see Developer Options toward the bottom of the Settings screen on your device, follow these steps to activate them.
  1. Tap on About Phone and find the Build Number.
  2. Tap on the Build Number seven times and the Developer Options will appear on the main page of the Settings.
  3. Tap on the Back key to see the Developer Options.
  4. Tap on Developer Options.
  5. Check to enable USB Debugging.
  6. Check to enable OEM Unlocking.

Installing the Android SDK tools

Some Android rooting methods require you to install ADB and Fastboot. Follow ourinstructions here to download and install them.

Unlock your bootloader

Before you get started, You will also need to unlock your bootloader. Bootloader is a program that determines which applications will run in your phone’s startup process.
Unlocking your bootloader will allow you to customize your device. Manufacturers have responded to a demand for customization. Many of them have provided methods to help you unlock the bootloader on their website, though they are generally provided for developers, and they usually require you to sign up or register an account first.
Some manufacturers and carriers don’t allow bootloader unlocking, but you can often find a way around that with some searching (try the XDA Developers forum).

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HOW TO ROOT YOUR ANDROID DEVICE WITH TOWELROOT

One of the easiest methods of rooting is through Towelroot. This option works on most Android devices — It was designed to root the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 — but not all of them. Specifically some Motorola and HTC devices won’t work with this method. Unlike other rooting programs that require downloading and running a program on your computer, Towelroot will root your device by simply downloading and running the app. No computer needed. However, Towelroot will only work with devices that have a kernel bill date earlier than June 3, 2014.
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To use Towelroot, you’ll have to enable your device to install apps from unknown sources. This can be accessed by clicking on Settings > Security > Unknown Sources. Now you’ll be able to download apps from outside the Google Play store.=
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HOW TO USE KINGO ANDROID ROOT

Kingo Root can be used on a Windows based computer or directly on your Android device using the app.
First, check to see if your device is compatible with Kingo. Their site provides a list of compatible devices.
Then, download Kingo Android Root for Windows or download the Kingo Android Root APK to install directly on your Android device.
If you have selected to use the Windows software, make sure to enable the USB debugging mode on your phone.
Kinga Android Root
Once you’ve enabled USB debugging on your device, run the program on your PC and connect your Android to your PC with a USB cord. The program should detect your device and a message asking if you’d like to root will appear. Select “root” and then hang tight. Kingo will only take a few minutes to grant super user privileges.
If you would rather try rooting your device without a computer, then follow the instructions below:
  • Install the Kingo Root APK (linked above).
  • Open the Kingo Root app.
  • You will see One Click Root if your device is compatible. Tap on it.
  • Be patient, because it can take a while.
  • If successful, you will see a large check mark with the words Root successfullybelow it.

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HOW TO ROOT YOUR ANDROID DEVICE USING KINGROOT

Just like Kingo Root, KingRoot can be used to root your device from a Windows desktop or directly on your phone or tablet using an app.
With over 100,000 supported devices, there’s a good chance KingRoot will work on your Android phone or tablet. Use the links below to find out if your device is compatible.
You can download the Windows software here or the Android APK here. We recommend using the Android app tool, since it’s so much easier. After you have installed the APK file, just follow the instructions below:
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  • Open the KingRoot app
  • You will see Try to Root if your device is compatible. Tap on it.
  • Be patient because it can take a while.
  • If successful, you will see a large check mark with the words Root successfullybelow it.

HOW TO ROOT THE GALAXY S6,  S6 EDGE, AND NOTE 5 RUNNING MARSHMALLOW

You can root your Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, or Note 5 running Android Marshmallow, but only certain models. To check your model, open Settings > About Phone and look under Model Number.
The following model numbers can be rooted with this method:
Galaxy S6 – SM-G920F, SM-G920FD, SM-G920L, SM-G920K, SM-G920S
Galaxy S6 Edge – SM-G925F, SM-G925L, SM-G925K, SM-G925S
Galaxy Note 5 – SM-N920C
Note: Rooting your Galaxy S6, S6 Edge or Note 5 will trip Knox, which means you will not be able to use Samsung Pay.Make sure OEM Unlocking is enabled on your device. Open Settings. If  you do not see Developer Options towards the bottom of the Settings screen on your device, follow these steps to activate them.
  1. Tap on About Phone and find the Build Number.
  2. Tap on the Build Number seven times and the Developer Options will appear on the main page of the Settings.
  3. Tap on the Back key to see the Developer Options.
  4. Tap on Developer Options.
  5. Check to enable OEM Unlocking.
Now it’s time to achieve root. Below are simple instructions, but you should hit up Max Lee’s post for more detailed info.
  1. Download the appropriate SpaceX Kernel (with tar.md5 extension) for your modelfrom here and save it to your computer. Remember its location.
  2. Download the latest version of ODIN from here (version 3.10.7) to your computer and remember its location.
  3. Download SuperSU version 2.52 Zip file from here. (Do not unzip) to your computer and remember its location.
  4. Download the appropriate TWRP file (with tar.md5 extension) for your model to your computer from here and remember its location.
  5. Download the Samsung USB drivers for your device from here.
  6. Power off your device. Now hold down the Volume Down, Home, and Powerbuttons together. After about 5 seconds, you will see a warning screen.
  7. Now tap the Volume Up key to put your phone in ODIN download mode.
  8. Connect your phone to your computer via a microUSB cable.
  9. Run the Odin software and make sure there is a COM number in the blue highlighted box. If not, then your USB drivers are not installed properly.
  10. If everything is a go, Click on AP and select the SpaceX Kernel file that you downloaded earlier.
  11. Click on Start. The process could take a few minutes.
  12. You should now see Pass at the top left and the phone will reboot.
  13. After the phone reboots, put it back in Odin mode by following steps 6 and 7 again.
  14. If your phone is disconnected from your computer, connect it back.
  15. Click on AP and choose the TWRP recovery file you downloaded earlier.
  16. Click on Start. The process could take a few minutes.
  17. When finished, your phone will reboot.
  18. Once rebooted, tap on Allow to Allow access to device data so you can copy over files to your phone.
  19. Copy over the SuperSU zip file you downloaded earlier to the root directory on your phone.
  20. Now power off the phone and hold down Volume Up, Home button, and Powerbuttons together until you see the Samsung logo.
  21. When the logo appears, release only the Power button.
  22. After a few seconds, you should be in TWRP recovery. Now let go of all buttons and tap on Install.
  23. Choose the SuperSU zip file you copied over to your phone and swipe to flash.
  24. Reboot the phone one more time. After the phone reboots, you will now see the SuperSU app in the app drawer. Enjoy root.
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HOW TO ROOT NEXUS DEVICES RUNNING MARSHMALLOW

You’ll will need to flash a modified kernel in order to root a Nexus device running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. A one click method isn’t available, but we have instructions courtesy of Android Soul.
You will need the Android SDK tools, which include ADB and fastboot. If you don’t already have them, please follow our instructions from here.
You need to download a few files before we get started.
Download and install TWRP recovery for your device:
Download the appropriate custom kernel for your device:
Download the SuperSU root package.
  1. Copy the kernel and SuperSU files to your device’s storage. This can be any location, but make sure you remember it. Note: if you have a Nexus 7 or Nexus 9, you won’t be able to copy the files over until you have booted into recovery mode. See below.
  2. Power down your device. Boot your device into fastboot mode by holding theVolume Up, Volume Down, and Power buttons together. Some devices have different key combinations so check this link to make sure you have the right combination for your device.
  3. Press the Volume Down button two times till the Recovery option shows, and press the Power button to select it and boot into TWRP recovery mode.
  4. For the Nexus 7 and Nexus 9 only, you will be asked for a password once you boot into recovery mode. Just tap Cancel. Now tap on Wipe and swipe below to factory reset your device. Unfortunately, there is no way around this, so make sure everything is backed up. Once the factory reset is complete, you can now reconnect your device via the USB cable and select MTP to transfer the kernel and SuperSU files.
  5. Select Install from the TWRP recovery main menu. Navigate to the custom kernel file you downloaded earlier and use the Swipe to Confirm Flash option at the bottom of the screen to flash it to your device. Note: It’s very important that you flash the kernel before the SuperSU file.
  6. Now flash the SuperSU file the same way you flashed the kernel.
  7. Select Reboot followed by System from the TWRP recovery main menu.
  8. You will now have a rooted Nexus device running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. You should see the SuperSU app in your app drawer.

RESOURCES YOU’LL NEED AFTER YOU ROOT

No other mobile operating system parallels the diversity of Android OS. For this reason, there’s no universal way to root your device. If the above options fail, don’t fret. There is likely a guide on how to root your specific device available somewhere online. Generally you can find a guide to your device at places like XDA developers’ forum or the Phandroid Forums.
Once you have found the right guide for your phone or tablet, it’s simply a case of working through the listed steps methodically. It can be a complicated procedure and it can take a while. It can appear intimidating at first glance, but provided you follow it step-by-step, it should be a pain-free process. You can post questions in the XDA Developers forum if you run into trouble.

Download Root Checker

You’ll need to download another app to make sure your device has been successfully rooted. There are several apps available on the Google Play store that, when downloaded, will tell you if you have super-user permission. Root Checker is a popular one. Simply downloading and running the app will tell you if your phone has super-user permissions.

Install a root management app

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Rooting will make your phone more vulnerable to security threats. Installing a root management app will give you more peace of mind. Normally, every app that requires rooted privileges will ask for your approval. This is where root management apps, such as SuperSU, come in. SuperSU lets you allow or deny sites’ requests for super user permission. It will then keep track of the permissible apps and automatically grant permission next time you use the app. SuperSU will also keep track of how many times an app requests to root.

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