How to Root Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus! [Exynos]

In this tutorial, I show you how to root Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus, this root method ONLY works for international Exynos models. Bootloader is locked on U.S. models, sell it and get an international model if you want root.

UPDATE: THIS ROOT METHOD IS OLD, PLEASE FOLLOW NEW ROOT METHOD HERE:

If this is your first time rooting a phone, please watch the video at least 2-3 times and also the written tutorial 2-3 times before trying so you will know exactly what to do and don't miss a step.

Downloads & Step-by-Step Written Tutorial:

YouTube Audio Library Credits:
Mr Pink, Voodoo Like You Do

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[rodrigo-vlbi]

1:50 que genio este hombre jajajajajaja

[brossovitch]

Works on all models except International Exynos versions, right? 🐼

[jens_rudolph]

Hello.. if youre device dont boot into TWRP there are some simple steps to make it work:
1. Go to Google and search for "TWRP download" and download the latest version of TWRP, because the version of this video is OUTDATED!
2. Press Volume Down + Bixby Button + Power Button to get into Downloadmode one more time.
3. Once youre there start Odin3 and do the same steps like in the video, the single difference is the newer version of TWRP.
4. Now you should be fine and all works!


If you get an error message like "Failed to mount (system/data/cache/etc)" while installing Magisk and Antiroot Removal (I also recommend to download newer versions from Google) you need to format your hole phone. Just search for it in TWRP. If that doesnt work repeat it several times!


If you got problems with the Download Mode follow this steps:
1. Press Volume Down + Bixby Button + Power Button to get into Download Mode.
2. Press Volume !!DOWN!! to restart youre phone. After the screen gets black press as fast as you can again Power Down + Bixby Button + Power Button to get again into Download Mode.
3. Now you should be fine!


If you get an Error Message after starting youre device like "Verification failed...." you need to follow these steps:
1. Power Off your device.
2. Press Volume Up + Bixby Button + Power Button to get into TWRP.
3. Format your Data.
4. Now your phone is set back to stock Android.
5. Now youre free to go. There should be no more Error messages in Android or TWRP.


I wish you the best of luck :*

[olii]

"Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data." Please help!

[DKCgame]

PLEASE HELP!!!! I have an error,  i forgot to click 'do not install' button (8:18)! now when I tried to start the device I have an error, it says 'Verification failed, Unable to restart your device the integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings, This will erase all your data.' And a big button under it that says 'reset'! But once I click it device restarts and everything goes the same way! I have Samsung Galaxy s8+, model SM-G955FD! Pl;ease help ASAP!!!!

[michaelsmith]

This is a very comprehensive video. Glad I took the time to watch it all the way through.

[MobileTechPoint]

Oh man I am tempted now to root my S8+ after week of purchase. :D

[BleedingSnow]

I have an SM-G950F, bought in UK, did not work, verification failed after the booting process at 7:41

[sukhpreetkaur-hvbj]

Do not try PLEASE!
You will be ended up having bricked phone like me. You will be forced to Reset your device in the end but nothing will happen.

[jadejr]

Help! I'm stuck at 7:24. I tried doing it over and over but it will always get stuck at the loading screen. In the Odin window (on my pc) it says pass but still, it is stuck and the TWRP menu does'nt show up.

[josephflores]

It didn't work on my s8+ At&t. Does anyone know why?





Jk I did see the intro😂

[ryancmf]

keep the good work, the awesome thumbnails and you'll get a lot more views

[EddyGraphic]

A bunch of crybabies in the comment section because their phones are stuck in a bootloop, the first thing you need to know when doing this kind of procedure to a new phone is how to flash a stock ROM and backup all your stuff because there is always a risk of losing everything.

[PyRoXLOL]

Bricked my International Exynos Australian handset.
Followed it step to step.
I wouldn't bother with this method.

[xxxxx]

Max, Any chance we could get an updated "how to root: Google Pixel XL?" I want to root it but the last time (your guide video when it came out) I saw a video on it, it seemed more complicated than it should be. I assume there is a less complicated method out now.

[Germanbattle]

Thanks man, this is the 1st guide ive seen that actually made me confident enough to attempt this.

[mpeke]

at 7:16 when i did that step my phone froze on the bootup logo please i need heelp

[FatimahA]

What if I put the copy in my phone memory not the card?!

[offersankit]

i am using S8+ G955FD, i am on android 7.0, fed up with slow UI and bloatwares so i decided to root, i did it with magisk, magisk v16.0 is installed and phone is rooted very well, but now i want to install xposed frameworks as well, but it always goes to bootloop when i flash xposed, i am on stock rom, is this issue, if yes then which custom rom will be best for this phone to use with magisk and xposed working well ?

[ZolikaSabo]

This is a AWESOME VIDEO Max. Like to see how you enjoyed making it. 😄👍This reminds me of yours old days videos. 😁😂😁😂 Awesome, Awesome job, this is big HIGHONANDROID 💚💚💚👍