Root Galaxy S8 on Android 7.0 Nougat with CF-Auto-Root

This is a tutorial on how to root Galaxy S8 with CF-Auto-Root running on Android 7.0 Nougat official firmware. Root support for the Samsung Galaxy S8 was released earlier today by Chainfire. CF-Auto-Root is the most popular root package available that allows you to gain full system access and modify Android the way you want. Chainfire’s Auto-Root tool is now fully compatible and successfully works with the Samsung Galaxy S8 – Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets. We have listed all the supported model numbers and variants below in the article.

As mentioned earlier, our complete guide below will help you flash CF-Auto-Root ZIP package on Samsung Galaxy S8. This tutorial has been written carefully with each step mentioned clearly. CF-Auto-Root is not entirely firmware dependent, so you can root Galaxy S8 on future Nougat updates using this same tutorial for your reference. You can root Samsung Galaxy S8 on Android 7.0 Nougat official firmware using the tutorial below. To be on the safe side, we want you to go through some of the precautionary tips that you have to remember. Make sure you backup all your data before trying out the root method tutorial, even though no data will be lost, we still recommend making a backup of all your data.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmware, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (TeamAndroid.com) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial 😉

Root Galaxy S8 on Android 7.0 Nougat – CF-Auto-Root Details:

This section is important and we would recommend you to carefully go through it before proceeding below. CF-Auto-Root method works well with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and is probably the most safest root method available. It fully supports Android 7.0 Nougat firmware and future firmware updates as well since it is not dependent on a single build.

We have been using CF-Auto-Root since many years now, mainly due to the continued support by the developer and reliable root access to Samsung devices. Compatibility, reliability and security are few of the things which sets CF-Auto-Root apart from others. Long time Samsung supporters are sure to have read this name before.

CF-Auto-Root is currently supported for the following Samsung Galaxy S8 model numbers:

• Galaxy S8 SM-G950F
• Galaxy S8 SM-G950N
• Galaxy S8 SM-G950U
• Galaxy S8 SM-G950W

For those who are not sure about CF-Root, please read the following two paragraphs for a quick intro to the root package:

CF-Root is the root for “rooting beginners” and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmware, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root. A modified recovery and cache partition will be flashed, which will install (only) SuperSU, then clean-up the cache partition and re-flash the stock recovery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 comes in several different model numbers / variants. You need to make sure you know the correct model number of your device. Failure to do so, may brick your phone or you may lose phone data.

What is my Samsung Galaxy S8 Model Number?

Please check for the exact Samsung Galaxy S8 phone model that you have. You will have to download CF-Auto-Root package depending on the model number of your Galaxy S8. It is different for every region / country. How to check phone model? Follow the quick easy steps given below.

• Go to Settings on your phone
• Scroll down till you see “About device” and tap there
• Note down what is written under “Model number” (i.e. It should be something like SM-G950F)

This is the exact model number of your Samsung Galaxy S8.

For those interested, check out these other related articles as well:

• Install TWRP: How to Install TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S8.
• USB Drivers: Samsung Galaxy S8 Drivers and How to Connect with Computer.
• Recovery Mode: How to Access Recovery Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S8.
• Install Nougat: How to Install Android 7.0 Nougat on Computer.
• Custom ROMs: For a complete collection of Samsung Galaxy S8 custom ROMs on Team Android, visit our Custom ROM section!

Samsung Galaxy S8 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy S8 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

Download Samsung Galaxy S8 USB drivers!

Backup and Other Important Tips

Done with the USB drivers? Perfect. You can find the tutorial below, but first, please take a look at the following tips and important points you need to take care of. These are important, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps.

Always backup your important data that you might need after you install a new custom ROM, an official software update or anything else. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read: How to Backup Android Apps, Text Messages, WhatsApp, Call History.

Samsung users can also back up data using Samsung Smart Switch to your computer. Smart Switch helps to move data across different Android devices i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge backup data to Samsung Galaxy S8.

If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up. [Tutorial: How to Backup Android Phone using TWRP]

A few more optional tips that you should remember:

1. Having problems connecting your Android phone to the computer? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat.

2. Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage. Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update, rooting or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

3. Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on Team Android are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model.

All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and root Samsung Galaxy S8 on Android 7.0 official firmware.

HOW TO: Root Galaxy S8 with Android 7.0 Nougat Firmware

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide for how to root Galaxy S8 on Android 7.0 Nougat firmware. If you are used to installing official updates through Odin on Samsung Galaxy devices, then this should not be any different for you.

Please read every line carefully and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your Android device.

To Remember:

• This root method tutorial is only for Galaxy S8. Please make sure you only download the root package for your own model number.
• Make sure you backup all your data in your phone before proceeding as a precaution.
• This root method works with Android 7.0 firmware and all future Android updates as well.
• Your Galaxy S8 should be on an official firmware by Samsung, not a custom ROM.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 – Download CF-Auto-Root Package for Samsung Galaxy S8 to your computer and extract the zip file. Download the appropriate file from the links below, depending on your phone model number:

• Root for SM-G950F: CF-Auto-Root-dreamlte-dreamltexx-smg950f.zip
• Root for SM-G950N: CF-Auto-Root-dreamlteks-dreamlteks-smg950n.zip
• Root for SM-G950U: CF-Auto-Root-dreamqltesq-dreamqltesq-smg950u.zip
• Root for SM-G950W: CF-Auto-Root-dreamqltecan-dreamqltevl-smg950w.zip

NOTE: Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.

Step 2 – Download Odin which will help you to root Android 7.0 on Samsung Galaxy S8.

Step 3 – Switch OFF your phone. Now go to Download Mode. How? Press and hold the Volume Down + Bixby buttons together, and then press the Power button till you see a warning screen. Press Volume Up button once to confirm to enter into Download Mode. Read: How to Enter Download Mode on Galaxy S8.

Step 4 – Make sure you have your Galaxy S8 USB drivers installed on your computer.

Step 5 – Open Odin on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer while your phone is in the Download Mode.