We have seen that Samsung launches its devices with two different chipsets, mainly in S7, S8, S8+, S9, and S9+. Where Exynos powered, devices are available globally, but the Snapdragon powered devices are only available in few selected countries such as USA, Canada, & China. So if you want to root your Samsung device then first make sure that the phone you are using is running on which chipset. Because the rooting method is different for different chipsets used in devices. But there is also a common method to root Samsung S9/S9+ Snapdragon or Exynos. These things should be done carefully; otherwise you may end up bricking your device which no one wants. And then further you have to unbrick the device first to use it. So make sure to properly go through the steps to root Samsung S9 or S9+.
How to Root Samsung S9 and S9 Plus
First, we will let you know the common method that can be used to root Samsung S9 Exynos as well as Snapdragon, which is using Magisk. This method is usually referred for all the Android devices because of many reasons. Like once you have followed this method, then you can directly install anything such custom ROMs, firmware or any other zip file. Let’s begin with the first method on how to root Samsung S9 and S9 Plus. Instructions:
Take a full backup of your Phone before following any method. Follow the procedures carefully. Make sure the phone is charged at least 40%. Install Samsung drivers including ADB & Fastboot drivers. Download the following files RMM State Bypass No Varity Opt Encrypt Latest Magisk Also, unlock bootloader on your phone.
Guide: Install CROM Service on your phone from the Galaxy App store. And then enable OEM Unlock in Developer option in S9/S9+ Snapdragon version. Make sure that you have completed all the task that are mentioned in Instructions. These instructions are compulsory; otherwise, you can brick your device. Now download the TWRP file for your particular devices.
TWRP for Samsung S9 (Exynos) TWRP for Samsung S9+ (Exynos) TWRP for Samsung S9 (Snapdragon) TWRP for Samsung S9+ (Snapdragon)
TWRP for Samsung S9/S9+ with Exynos chipset is official build whereas TWRP for Samsung S9/S9+ with Snapdragon is the unofficial build. Check out below how to install TWRP recovery on Samsung S9 and S9 Plus.
Install TWRP in Samsung S9 and S9 Plus
First Download Odin flash tool on your PC. Open Odin on PC and locate the TWRP file in ‘AP’ tab. Turn off the phone and then boot into download mode (press & hold Bixby+Vol down+Power button). Press Vol Up if it gives warning. Connect the phone with the laptop. And under options uncheck ‘Auto-reboot‘ & ‘F.Reset Time‘ option. Click on start to install the TWRP recovery. Then Boot the device into Recovery mode (press & hold Bixby+Vol Up+Power). Release the power button 1 second later after Samsung Icon appears. Do not reboot into the system until you install the Magisk otherwise, you will have to wait for 7 days to repeat the process, and you can also lose your phone data. In TWRP go to Keep Read Only > wipe > Format data > type ‘yes’ and press enter. This will erase everything from your phone except the external storage. After formatting data go back to TWRP home and go to Reboot > Recovery > Do not install.
Now move to particular section according to your device chipset (Exynos or Snapdragon).
How to Root Samsung S9 and S9 Plus (Exynos)
How to Root Samsung S9 & S9 Plus (Snapdragon)
All the steps are the same for Snapdragon as Exynos, but the procedure to enable OEM unlocking is different. So if you have installed the TWRP recovery, then you are good to follow the same procedure as Exynos. So this was the guide on how to root Samsung S9 & S9+. I hope this helps out to the best. If by any case you face any problem, then you can always reach out to us using Facebook. Related to Root & Samsung:
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