After the successor in Samsung Note Edge Model, Samsung released its first S Series Edge Device with 3 GB RAM and Exynos Octa-Core processor. When this device released most of the users feel the Real flagship device. Samsung Galaxy S5 is a Good device, But It feels like a Mid-Ranger phone even if it has good Specs. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with Edge Menu. If you search for this device, It still sells for the $200-250 Price range for a Refurbished product. If you consult with the Old users, they will tell you a story, How much this device is Good. But, due to some Glitch bloatware and some Hardware Compatibility issues, Your device will feel laggy. If you are a normal user, you can use this device for one more year. If you know simple knowledge in software, you can easily root your device and enhance the performance. To achieve root on your device follow the below steps.
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Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge?
Yes, you still receiving updates on 60-90 days Interval. But, the software and the OS is too old. 3 GB RAM is enough, But with old Softwares, You can feel the difference in performance issues day by day. The Processor is also great with Exynos 7420 Octa-Core processor. There are plenty of Custom ROMs available that are work well with Samsung Galaxy S6. You can enhance the performance 20-30% If you root and remove bloatware and hibernate apps. If you use lite weight Custom ROM, you can improve the performance by 50-80%.
How to Root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925? (International, Canada, T-Mobile, Sprint, US-Cellular, China, Korea)
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any separate custom recovery file/app alike.
TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on Samsung Galaxy devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.
With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your Samsung S6 Edge to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.
Things to check out for;
Check your device model number.
- Select TWRP Based on the mobile model number.
Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%
Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage).
Pre-Requirement Steps
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.
Also, download the ODIN software. Select above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN on your PC.
- Download Magisk.Zip (Latest Version) and Copy it to Your Phone Memory.
Download and save the TWRP File. Please select correct model number TWRP file.
- International Variants (SM-G925F, SM-G925FD, SM-G925I)
- Canada (SM-G925W8)
- T-Mobile (SM-G925T)
- Sprint (SM-G925P)
- US-Cellular (SM-G925R4)
- Korea (SM-G925K, SM-G925L, SM-G925S)
- China (SM-G9250)
Flash TWRP using ODIN
- Restart the device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home+ Power buttons at the same time for some time.
Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.
Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge mobile to the computer via USB cable.
Launch the Odin app on your computer. If the device is detected by this app (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!
However, if the device is not correctly connected to the PC, you won’t see this message. So, you have to check the USB cable if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.
After connecting the Samsung device, click on the PDA/PA button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and un-tick the Auto-Reboot.
Click on “Start”
Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.
Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.
Install Magisk in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge using TWRP
- Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+ Home +Power Button.
- Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.
- Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
- Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
- Select Magisk.Zip.
- After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
- You can also install Magisk Manager in your Mobile Applications.
What More?
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge model is an old device. Even If you receive regular patch updates, Samsung keeps adding bloatware in those updates. If you use Lite weight Custom Roms, you can expect a considerable performance Improvement. So, If you have little knowledge in tech, I advise you to Root and uninstall some unwanted apps. You can also flash some Custom ROMs. If you flash Custom ROM, check what is working and what is not working. It is wise to use Some Official Custom ROMs like Lineage.
Selva Kumar is an Android Devices Enthusiast, Who Can Talk and Write About Anything If You Give a Hint About the respective devices. He is a Computer Science Graduate and Certified Android Developer, Making His Career towards this Technology. He is always eager to try new Android devices — not only Software level but Hardware-level Also. Beyond this, He is a Good Swimmer, Guitarist.
good managed to root
Thank you for your feedback..:)
Lol was able to go all the way to the installation, forgive me because it’s my first time trying this. I’m at the downloading message for at least 20 minutes, should I keep waiting or should I interrupt it, don’t know if it will change the message or I should reboot.
Press Volume Down+ Home+ Power Button to exit Download Mode, Immediately Press Volume Up+ Home+ Power Button to enter into recovery mode. Flash Magisk and other files. You should not boot your mobile into normal OS after the TWRP Flash. Or Else you will lose TWRP. If you need further help, Don’t hesitate to contact..:)
So far I’m still trying, but I don’t understand what to do when it says to download the twrp file and save it because my computer can’t read it, should I download it? Should I download it and pass it to my phone? Help if possible, will try my best to work it out.
Without contacting your PC, you can’t use this method. Your mobile should detect by the PC. Install necessary drivers, Or Change USB Cable and try. You Don’t have to copy TWRP file to mobile. You should flash it with ODIN.
It would have been nice if your instructions said to UNCHECK the auto-reboot because it’s automatically checked & my phone rebooted & now my phone is frozen in the download screen & I can’t force a hard reset.
So yea… It would be good to fix that.
Thank you for the mention. We updated the article.