Root Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920K Android 5.1.1
You can now easily root the Korean variant of Samsung Galaxy S6 running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop using Chainfire recognized Xda developer cf-auto root method.
You can follow the steps below to root Galaxy S6 SM-G920K. Note that using cf-auto root will trip Samsung Knox counter and voids device warranty but it is always to gain root access and have super access to your Android.
Galaxy S6 SM-G920K
Pre-requisites:
- Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920I
- Before moving further backup all of your important data.
- Latest version of Odin3 – Download Odin for Galaxy S6
- Install Samsung USB drivers – Download Samsung Galaxy drivers
- Enable USB debugging by going to Settings > Developers Options.
- Download CF-Auto-Root-zerofltektt-zerofltektt-smg920k.zip root file based on the Android version installed on your device. You can do yours by going to Settings > About device > Software.
How to Root Galaxy S6 SM-G920I:
Here is how to root Galaxy S6 running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware.
Step 1: First of all, download and extract/unzip the required files mentioned above.
Step 2: Run Odin3 and leave the default settings.
Step 3: Turn off your device and reboot into download mode by holding and pressing the Volume down+Home+Power keys simultaneously till Android warning sign appears on the screen. Hit Volume up to continue.
Step 4: While in Odin mode connect your device to your PC.
Step 5: Hit the AP/PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-zerofltektt-zerofltektt-smg920k..tar file.
Step 6: Click Start to flash the twrp file.
Step 7: When completed, Odin will give Pass! Message and your device will automatically reboot.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully rooted Samsung Galaxy S6 on Android 5.1.1. You’re now a few steps away to install any Custom ROM and Recovery of your choice.
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