Samsung Galaxy S7 has just received root support from Chainfire for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow stock firmware using its very own CF-Auto-root utility. Amid rooting problems nowadays, Chainfire offers an easier support to root device on Marshmallow.
Chainfire brought CF-Auto-root support for Samsung Galaxy S7 with model number G930F on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. In spite of the usual sluggish claims of rooting, CF-Auto-root is designed to put an end to this problem, making root procedures and workarounds more user-friendly. However, eligible for rooting are only those Samsung Galaxy S7 with Exynos chipset and unlocked bootloader. CF-Auto-root is also available to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Take note of the following reminders before rooting Samsung Galaxy S7 on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow:
1. Use only Samsung Galaxy S7 with model number G930F as prescribed. Using other variant may cause severe damage to phone.
2. Back up all necessary data here.
3. This root guide applies to future Android updates.
4. Use Samsung Galaxy S7 device not yet installed with any custom ROM.
To finally root Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using CF-Auto-root, follow the step-by-step guide provided below:
1. Download CF-Auto-root package on PC for Samsung Galaxy S7 and extract the zip file.
2. Download Odin v3.09 here.
3. Turn off phone.
4. Go to Download mode by press holding volume down and home buttons together.
5. Press the power button twice.
6. Open Odin on the PC.
7. Once connected, wait for the ID:COM boxes to turn into yellow with the COM port number.
8. Select the files to be flashed or installed on the phone.
9. In Odin, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options.
10. Click the Start button for begin installation.
11. Wait until the installation is completed.
To check the software versions, go to Settings > About phone.
