We have already shared with you the steps and links to root Samsung's beautiful new Galaxy S8. If you have opted for its bigger sibling, this guide will help you to root Galaxy S8 Plus with Chaifire's popular and easy-to-use CF-Auto-Root utility.

Must read before proceeding to root GalaxyS8 Plus

Rooting an Android smartphone has become almost like a tradition in the Android world. However, it does come with its set of warnings. While the process is simple and straightforward, make sure you have a backup of your data; that you have USB drivers installed on your PC; you are downloading the correct file for your model number; and that your device is fully charged.

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

Downloadand install USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus on your computer.Make sure to take abackupof any important files on your smartphoneEnable Developer Options: go to Settings > About Phone>Software infoandtap for about five times to enable Developer options.You will get a "You are now a developer" message.Go back toSettingsand now you will see a newDeveloper Optionsmenu.Tap on it and scroll down to find OEM Unlock.Enable it.Also, enable USB debuggingoption fromDeveloper Options >USB Debugging.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus carries more than 70% of charge.

CF-Auto-Root will trigger your device's custom firmware flash counter. UseTriangle Awayto reset thecounter, and please visit Chainfirefor all the details and warnings before proceeding.

Check and confirm your phone's model number:Go toSettingson your phone > scroll down toAbout device> note theModel number.The CF-Auto-Root supports the following Galaxy S8 Plus models:

SM-G955FSM-G955USM-G955NSM-G955W

Note:You can use these links and steps to root your Galaxy S8 on any firmware version as CF-Auto-Root is "largely" firmware independent. However, it is advised that you refer to the official site for fresh links (simply search for your model number) in case some new update isn't working well with the utility and Chainfire publishes an updated version.

How to root Galaxy S8 Plus with CF-Auto-Root

Required files:download Odinfor installation fromhere; also download and extract Chainfire root tool for your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus:

SM-G955FSM-G955NSM-G955USM-G955W

Here are the steps to root GalaxyS8 Plus using CF-Auto-Root.

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 enterDownload Mode: press and holdVolume Down+Bixbybuttons simultaneously and then press thePowerkey until you see the construction Android robot sign. PressVolume Up key once to confirm.Open ODIN on your computer and connect your Samsung Galaxy S8Plus with your PC while it's in Download mode.In ODIN, click on the APorPDAbutton and select the extracted CF-Auto-Root.tar.md5file.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 on Odin.Once your device automatically rebootsin the Recovery mode and install the necessary files, you will see the home screen. You can now disconnect yourSamsungGalaxyS8 Plus.

Note:Incase your device doesn't boot intorecoverymode, do it manually. Enter Galaxy S8 Plus in Recovery Mode usingPower, Volume Up and Bixby buttons. This should finish the process. If for some reason, you are still unable to root Galaxy S8 Plus, repeat the entire process and make sure you are following all the steps correctly.

Don't forget to let us know about your experience with Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus so far.

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