Chainfire's popular CF-Auto-Root utility now supports Samsung's latest Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones. Running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, you can use this tutorial for any future firmware updates too, asCF-Auto-Root is not firmware-dependent. Follow this guide to root Galaxy S7 Exynos variants.

-Root Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge (Exynos)

Exciting news for the owners of brand new Samsung Galaxy S7 as Chainfire has just released its root tool with support for Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.Rooting an Android smartphone allowsusers system access totheir Android device, giving capabilities to enhance, modify and customize the appearance and functions of the device. Samsung's latest duo is packed with the latest industry technology, however, users will still want to tweak their devices to their own liking. If you too are one of those inquisitive Android users, follow this guide to root Galaxy S7 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using CF-Auto-Root tool.

Before youproceed toroot GalaxyS7

Please check these prerequisites before going forward to the root steps.

Downloadand install USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S7 in your computer.Make sure to takebackupof any important files on your smartphoneGo to Settings > tap for about five times to enable Developer options.Go to the Developer Optionsand enable OEM Unlock.Enable USB debuggingoption by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S7 carries more than 70% of charge.

Check and confirm your phone's model number:Go toSettingson your phone > scroll down toAbout deviceorAbout phoneand tap on it > note theModel number.

How to root Galaxy S7 with CF-Auto-Root

Required files:download Odinfor installation fromhere; also download Chainfire root tool forExynosSamsung Galaxy S7 fromthis link(for SM-G930F - orsearcha file appropriate for your own device's model).

Here are the steps to root GalaxyS7 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow:

Unzip Odin on your computer and install it on your PC.Unzip Chainfire zip file and retrieve.tar.md5fileon your computer.Switch your phone off and enter into download mode: press and holdVolume Down+Homebuttons simultaneously and then press thePowerkey till you see the construction Android robot sign. PressPowerkey again to confirm.Open ODIN on your computer and connect your Samsung Galaxy S7 with your PC while it's in Download mode.When connected successfully, you will get a message in Odin sayingAdded!!.(In case you don’t get it, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, then re-install USB drivers).In ODIN, click on the AP /PDAbutton and select the extracted CF-Auto-Rootfile.Ensuring thatAuto RebootandF. Reset Timeareselected, click onStartto initiate the root process.When the root process is successfully completed, you will get aPASSmessage and ID:COM will turn green.Once your device automatically rebootsin oRecovery mode and you see the home screen, you can disconnect yourSamsungGalaxyS7.

Note:Incase your device gets stuck at boot screen after installation and doesn't boot intorecoverymode, you will have to do the entire procedure once again.