How to Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
How to Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
If you are looking for a way to unleash the full potential of your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, you might want to consider rooting and installing a custom recovery on your device. Rooting allows you to gain full access to the system files and settings of your phone, enabling you to customize it to your liking and install various mods and tweaks. A custom recovery, such as TWRP, allows you to flash custom ROMs, kernels, and other zip files, as well as perform backups and restores of your system.
Root TWRP Recovery For Samsung Galaxy S6 S6 edge (SM-G920 SM-G925)
In this guide, we will show you how to root and install TWRP recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, using the CF-Auto-Root method and the Odin tool. This method is compatible with the following models: SM-G920F, SM-G920FD, SM-G920I, SM-G920L, SM-G920K, SM-G920S, SM-G920T, SM-G920W8, SM-G925F, SM-G925I, SM-G925L, SM-G925K, SM-G925S, SM-G925T, and SM-G925W8. However, this method will trip the Knox counter on your device, which means you will lose your warranty and Samsung Pay functionality. Proceed at your own risk.
Prerequisites
A Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge with at least 50% battery level.
A Windows PC and a USB cable.
Download and install the Samsung USB drivers on your PC.
Download and extract the Odin tool on your PC.
Download the CF-Auto-Root file for your device model from here and extract it on your PC.
Download the latest TWRP recovery image for your device model from here and save it on your PC.
Enable USB debugging and OEM unlock on your device. To do this, go to Settings > About phone > Software information and tap on Build number seven times until Developer options is enabled. Then go back to Settings > Developer options and enable USB debugging and OEM unlock.
Backup all your important data on your device as this process will wipe everything.
Steps to Root and Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge
Power off your device and boot it into Download mode. To do this, press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously until you see a warning screen. Then press Volume Up to confirm.
Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable. The Odin tool should recognize your device and show a blue box in the ID:COM section.
Click on the AP button in Odin and browse for the CF-Auto-Root file that you extracted earlier. Make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in the Options section.
Click on Start to begin the rooting process. Wait for a few minutes until you see a PASS message in Odin. Your device will reboot automatically.
Once your device boots up, disconnect it from your PC and power it off again. Then boot it into Download mode again using the same method as before.
Connect your device to your PC again using a USB cable. The Odin tool should recognize your device again.
Click on the AP button in Odin again and browse for the TWRP recovery image that you saved earlier. Make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in the Options section.
Click on Start to begin the flashing process. Wait for a few seconds until you see a PASS message in Odin. Your device will reboot automatically.
To boot into TWRP recovery for the first time, press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously until you see the TWRP logo. Swipe to allow modifications when prompted.
Congratulations! You have successfully rooted and installed TWRP recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. You can now enjoy various custom ROMs, kernels, mods, and tweaks on your device. Happy flashing! e0e6b7cb5c