How To Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
Rooting the Android phones always provides the enhanced features to any phone. You can get rid of the irritating or useless pre-installed applications, advertisement, mute notifications etc. All you need to do to get these enhanced features is that the Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V must be rooted “successfully”. Why am I highlighting the term?! Yes, because successful rooting is the important thing. A One wrong move, you will have a device bricked in your hand. Read More : Stock ROM Vs Custom ROM
Today, I’m going to guide you through the detailed steps to follow how to root your Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V device in right way.
I want to let you know some special things which are really important.
- It can affect your device’s warranty, since the warranty gets void for rooted devices.
- A wrong step which is not in this guideline will brick your Samsung device.
- And sometimes, Rooting might also result in affecting battery health. So, if you are too conscious about battery health, then I’m not recommend this to you.
- Read More: Enable OTG support for Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
There are different Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V available. So try with below apps and Software one by one
- Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with OneClickroot (Recommend ALL Android Devices)
- Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with Kingroot (Recommend ALL Android Devices)
- Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with Kingoroot
- Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with dr.fone
- Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with Framaroot
I’m going to provide detailed solution for each of these different category devices.
Note:
- Should have at least 50% of battery charge level.
- Proper internet connection.
- Original USB cable. (Option)
- Root process is a very risky process.. So if some bad thing happen to your android device, we will not responsible for it..
Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with Oneclickroot
Step 1
- Download and install One Click Root for windows on your PC.
Step 2,
- Launch One Click Root.
- Now connect your device to your computer by using USB cable.
Step 3,
- Enable Debugging mode on your Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V . Read More
- Click on the “Root” button to start the process.
- During this process your device will reboot at many times. Don’t be afraid…it’s normally happens while rooting process. Remember don’t unplug or touch your device during this process.
- Wait for a few minutes. Finally you have done it successfully..
Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with Kingroot
STEP 01
- Download KingRoot from above link and copy & paste that into your phone’s Micro SD card
- Now, Go to Micro SD card on phone and tap on the “kingRoot APK icon”. After tapping, check “unknown sources” on the next window
- After that Tap on the “install button” . Wait until installation completed.
STEP 02
- After installing KingRoot app, Open it by tapping.
- Now Tap on the “try to Root” option to start rooting process
STEP 03
- After tapping on “Try to Root” It will start rooting and after few minutes it will show green Right saying “Root” status.
- After performing Root, You are free to use your phone and flash Custom Roms/ Custom recovery.
Now your android device is rooted
Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with Kingoroot
Step 1,
- Download KingoRoot.apk to your android device.
- If you got a warn message from Chrome about KingoRoot.apk then click “OK” button and go forward.
Step 2
Install KingoRoot on your Device Properly
- If you don’t have given the permission to install applications from unknown sources then you will get a notification that “Install Blocked”. So go to the Settings=> Security to check “Unknown Sources” status.
- Allow it to install applications from unknown sources.
Step 3,
- after Install, Launch KingoRoot app.
- As I said, KingoRoot is very easy to maintain.. To start the process click on the “One Click Root”.
Step 4,
- Patiently wait for a few seconds until the outcome appear.
Step 5,
- Finally you have done it successfully..
Root Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V with dr.fone
Step 1,
- First of all download and install dr.fone on your computer.
Step 2,
- Click on the “Root” button from the options list.
Step 3,
- Connect your android device via USB cable.
Step 4,
- Enable Debugging mode on your android device. Read More
Step 5,
- Click on the “Start” button to root your device.
Step 6,
- Wait for a few seconds patiently because it takes some time to detect your Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V .
Step 7,
- Now click on the “Root Now” button to start the rooting process.
Step 8,
- Tap on the “Confirm” when it prompted.
- During this process your device will reboot at many times. Don’t be afraid…it’s normally happens while rooting process. Remember don’t unplug or touch your device during this process..
Step 9,
- Done..!! You have successfully rooted your device..
Congratulations on rooting your Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V successfully! Read More : I have rooted my phone. Now what is Next?
Check If Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V Is Rooted Properly
you can make sure that whether your phone has been rooted or not using these simple tips.. If there is a App Called “SuperSu” in your then imagine you that your phone has been Rooted. If you have a doubt? then use This App. it will tell you whether or not the phone has root access.
Errors and Solutions
I Can Not Root My Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
Kingroot is always updating application. sometimes your device is not supported to a app.. However, If you still unable to root your phone, You have two options. First one is, try to root manually or use different Root app – Best Apps that support to any phone
Phone stuck at boot, continuously restarts,
Your Stock Rom image or Custom image has been damaged. So you have to install Stock Rom or Custom Rom again. Is Sound big? Don’t worry we have step by step dedicated Posts here.
Root succeed but no SuperUser installed after reboot?
Actually, There is some additional some protection on your android phone. like AT&T, HUAWEI. So, please try to install kingo manually. but it is not easy. you had better use different root apps.
Root failed in Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V related problems
- Get stuck kingoroot.No Strategy Found/need root/ Connection Unstability/please check your phone vulnerabilities/Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in framaroot/
- Root fail in kingRoot/ Kinguser/ framaRoot/ kingoroot/iroot/RootGenius/One Click Root/Towel Root.
Sometimes these apps not works on some Devices. So you had better try with another rooting app. There are Top 10 rooting app and we listed them – Click here
Why Kingo and other apps detected by antivirus as malicious?
exploiting system vulnerabilities/security loopholes, which will “danger” to your antivirus guard.. So you had better disable it for few minutes.
After root some of Features Not working properly
Q : I rooted my phone and Now, WiFi, Mobile data, Bluetooth, sensors, keyboard, speakers,MIC, Hostpot and GPS does not work properly.
A : It seems, Something gone Wrong. When we are rooting these kind of things may happen. You can try with Install Stock Rom again and then try to root your device again.
I Can not do OTA update after rooting?
After you rooted your phone, then you can’t get update automatically. If you want? then go to this link
Su binary needs to be updated Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
First of all unroot your device and remove roots apps and restart the phone. follow this guideline step by step with new files.
Fix “Unfortunately, kingroot has Stopped” Error in Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
This is not related to Rooting process. This is a error of your phone’s cache. So you have to delete those caches. Then this problem will be settle.
1. Reboot/Restart your Samsung. works?
2. Delete/erase cache and data in kinguser.
Fix “Unfortunately, kingoroot has Stopped” Error in Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
This is not related to Rooting process. This is a error of your phone’s cache. So you have to delete those caches. then this problem will be settle.
1. Reboot/Restart your Samsung. works?
2. Delete/erase cache and data in kingoroot
Fix “Unfortunately, OneClickroot has Stopped” Error in Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
This is not related to Rooting process. This is a error of your phone’s cache. So you have to delete those caches. then this problem will be settle.
1. Reboot/Restart your Samsung. works?
2. Delete/erase cache and data in Oneclickroot
Your Phone is so solid to root: Network error. failed to get components.
Rooting Apps want to access internet.. This error happen when app can’t connect to the internet.
DATA Connection –
- please Recheck your Data connection whether it is ON or not.. it is ON and No internet connectivity?
- Then restart the phone.. If not works, Please check your balance.
WIFI Connection –
- If you use WIFI, then Please Recheck WIFI button in your Samsung.. (untap and Tap it).
If not works, then reset your WIFI Router. If not works, - Then switch off and On your WIFI Router. Still not works?
- Then go to Wifi Setting >>choose your WIFI connection>>”Forget Network” (remove it).and search WIFI connection and connect it again
error code: 0x19E775? / need root/Shell-root could not be accessed
You had better use different Root app. We have listed all possible rooting apps
Su binary needs to be updated Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V
- First of all unroot your device and remove roots apps and restart the phone. follow this guideline step by step with new files.
I can not OTA update after rooting?
- After you rooted your phone, then you can’t get update automatically. If you want? then go to this link
After root some of Features Not working properly
Q : I rooted my phone and Now, WiFi, Mobile data, Bluetooth, sensors, keyboard, speakers,MIC, Hotspot and GPS does not work properly.
A : It seems, Something gone Wrong. When we are rooting these kind of things may happen. So You can try with Install Stock Rom and then again try to root your device.
Samsung Galaxy S8 SM-G950V stuck at boot, continuously restarts,
- Your Stock Rom image or Custom image has been damaged. So you have to install Stock Rom or Custom Rom again. Is Sound big? Don’t worry we have step by step dedicated Posts here.
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