How to Root Your Samsung Device: A Quick and Easy Guide for Everyone

In case you want to upgrade your phone to the latest Android version or need to install a few more advanced features, you can root the device. This method is considered to address most of the needs of users. In this article, FPT Shop will guide you on how to root Samsung devices in detail, ensuring 100% success.

What is Samsung rooting?

Rooting is a software procedure that allows phone users to deeply access hidden feature layers that the manufacturer only allows programmers to access. When a Samsung phone is rooted, the user can extend their privileges, such as installing customized Android versions, downloading special apps that are only available on some devices, or customizing the microprocessor’s clock speed to make the device run faster…

Usually, rooting is done when buying and selling or taking it to warranty and repair centers.

Instructions on how to root a Samsung device

There are 2 ways to root a Samsung device: using a computer or using third-party support applications. For the computer method, it requires you to have in-depth technical knowledge; thus, it is challenging to perform.

In this article, we will guide you on how to root a Samsung device using KingoRoot software.

Step 1

Open the Settings section> scroll down to select About Phone> then select Software information> click 5 times on Build number until the notification Developer mode has been turned on appears.

Step 2

In the Developer options> you find the OEM unlock section> Turn this feature on> click Enable in the notification.

Step 3

Continue to select USB debugging> Turn on this feature> click OK.

Step 4

Proceed to download the KingoRoot application file to your phone. Install the downloaded application.

Step 5

You may receive a notification blocking the installation; in case you receive this notification, go to Settings> select Security> select Unknown sources> turn it on.

Step 6

The application is successfully installed, you access it and select One Click Root. The application will automatically root the Samsung device. Wait for the application to run to 100%, which means that you have successfully rooted.

Check if Samsung phone has been rooted or not?

Here are the steps to check if your Samsung device has been rooted or not:

Step 1: Access the Playstore application.

Step 2: Type in the application name Root Checker in the search box and proceed to install.

Step 3: Open the Root Checker just downloaded and use it to check within a few seconds.

Step 4: If the Samsung device has been rooted, the application will display a green icon. Otherwise, it is a red icon indicating that it is not successful.

In which cases should Samsung rooting be used?

Samsung rooting promises to bring many benefits to your device but also brings with it lurking risks. For example, the phone will be denied a warranty, may freeze due to software errors, or damage the hardware, causing it to malfunction, and stop working.

Therefore, you should only root Samsung devices in the following cases:

• The Samsung phone is out of warranty.
• Want to experience the latest Android operating system.
• Want to install special features on a Samsung phone.
• Want to speed up the Samsung phone.

Conclusion

Currently, rooting Samsung devices has become less popular because the products have been integrated with relatively powerful configurations, along with many features and utilities to optimize the experience without rooting the device. Hopefully, the ways to root Samsung devices in this article will help you confidently upgrade your device.