Root Galaxy S7 S7 Edge AT-T T-Mobile. Guide on how to Root AT&T and T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, to get the most out of it and to access options that are not available if you don’t have root access.
Previous steps and recommendations before Rooting Galaxy S7 S7 Edge AT-T T-Mobile
- We activate the USB debugging option, for this we look at: Settings-> Development options. If you can’t find this option, you have to activate it from: Settings-> All-> About phone-> Build number. Next, we click 5-7 times on the compilation number, until a message tells us that we are already a developer. Next, we go to Settings -> Development Options and activate USB Debugging. We also activate “Allow OEM Unlocking”, if this option is available.
- We also make sure that we have the Samsung USB drivers installed on the PC, so that we can connect the device with the computer correctly.
- Before Rooting Galaxy S7 S7 Edge AT-T T-Mobile, we recommend to Backup EFS, IMEI folder
- To be on the safe side and in case something goes wrong, we always recommend backing up all personal data on the device, applications, settings, photos, music.
The method works on the following Galaxy S7 models
- AT&T Galaxy S7 SM-G930A
- T-Mobile Galaxy S7 SM-G930T
- Sprint Galaxy S7 SM-G930P
- Verizon Galaxy S7 SM-G930V
Also on the following Edge Galaxy S7 models:
- AT&T Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935A
- T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935T
- Sprint Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935S
- Verizon Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935V
Files Needed to Root Galaxy S7 S7 Edge AT-T T-Mobile
Download the kernel according to your device.
Root Galaxy S7 S7 Edge AT-T T-Mobile
This ROOT method has only been tested on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow version.
Step 1: We turn on the phone in download mode, and connect the phone to the PC using the USB cable.
Step 2: We execute ODIN, in the program window we choose AP / PDA and select the kernel file that we have downloaded. Next, we hit “START” to start flashing the kernel on the phone. At the end of the process you should see “PASS” and the phone will restart successfully.
If the phone ends up in a bootloop, you will need to perform a factory reset.
Step 3: Extract the file fastboot.zip to the fastboot directory by right clicking on the file and choosing in the window that appears “extract in fastboot”. Next, extract the SuperSU file into the fastboot directory.
Step 4: We open a command window. For this we will go inside the fastboot folder and once here we press the SHIFT key on the keyboard + Right Click on the mouse in a white space of the folder and in the options that are shown we simply choose “Open command window here”.
Step 4: In the open command window, we write the following command:
root.bat
If it hangs, try unplugging the USB cable, then plugging it back in and trying root.bat again. Also pay attention to any messages on the phone screen, as you may have to tap “OK” a couple of times.
When it finishes running, the program gives the order to restart the phone. That’s it. This is the guide on How to Root Galaxy S7 S7 Edge AT-T T-Mobile Get the most out of the device, following this guide to make a nandroid backup and so I can later, restore whole system in case you need it. It is also recommended to create a backup EFS partition that stores identifying information about your device.
