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Home » Root » Root Samsung Galaxy S9 Exynos SM-G960F/N Pie 9.0 using TWRP and Magisk

Root Samsung Galaxy S9 Exynos SM-G960F/N Pie 9.0 using TWRP and Magisk

Last updated on July 14, 2019 By Selva Kumar A4 Comments

Samsung Galaxy S9 has perfect hardware that can survive for two more years. With Samsung One UI Pie 9.0 Samsung devices are optimized in both UI and Performance level. With 4 GB RAM and Flagship level processor, you can use this mobile without Root because It can handle Bloatware apps with Its RAM. So, If you are a regular user, you don’t need root. Because, In My opinion, One UI is better Custom Skin OS. After root, you will not get the official update. You have to flash firmware every time manually. You should flash firmware using Flashify App after root. Or Else you will lose root access. If you are a developer or frequent root app user, follow below steps to achieve root on your mobile.
Samsung Galaxy S9 with Field Background

Table of Contents

  • Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy S9?
  • How to Root Samsung Galaxy S9 Exynos SM-G960F/SM-G960N Pie 9.0
    • Things to check out for;
    • Pre-Requirement Steps
    • Flash TWRP using ODIN
    • Install Magisk, no-verity-opt-encrypt, and OEM Fix in your Samsung Galaxy S9 using TWRP
  • What More?

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy S9?

We thank for the Hard work of TWRP Team and XDA Developer- dr.ketan. Without this developer, this rooting method is not possible. We Used Old TWRPs and modified them to work compatible with this mobile. If you planned to root your mobile, you should have a proper reason. Samsung is Already releasing regular patch updates for your device. Ya, There are no Major upgrades like Pie 9.0 Update, But the security patch is proper on 45-90 days interval. The OS has already optimized for your Mobile. The problem is, you have enough 4 GB RAM and Exynos 9810 Processor. If you worry about Bloatware apps, 4 GB RAM can handle apps better than you think. So, if you want to root because everybody is doing, I advise don’t root If you didn’t have any experience.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S9 Exynos SM-G960F/SM-G960N Pie 9.0

Samsung Galaxy S9 International variants come with a flexible bootloader. This means that the smartphone can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other 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 S9. 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 Galaxy S9 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

Enabling developer option

  • 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 S9.

  • 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 OEM Fix, Copy it to Your Phone Memory. We Need to flash OEM Fix to avoid OEM Lock automatically in future after the Root process, and no-verity-opt-encrypt, Copy it to Your Phone Memory. We Need to flash encryption disabler to avoid Boot Warnings in the future after the Root process.
  • Download and save the TWRP File in your PC. Select Correct TWRP file from Below. This TWRPs can support Up to Pie.

  • twrp-3.3.1-0-starlte.img.tar

Flash TWRP using ODIN

Samsung S9 Download Mode

  • Connect your USB cable with PC. Switch off your device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down +Bixby+ Power buttons and connect your micro USB Cable.

Samsung S9 Download Mode Warning Screen

  • Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

  • Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy S9 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!!!

ODIN Added Message

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.

Odin 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 S9. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk, no-verity-opt-encrypt, and OEM Fix in your Samsung Galaxy S9 using TWRP

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus TWRP Install OEM Fix

  • Boot it into recovery mode->Volume Up + Bixby+ 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 OEM Fix.zip.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus OEM Fix Flash

  • After the installation, It will Prompt to Root with Magisk, Select Next until you get the Main Menu Screen.
  • In Main Menu, Select “Proceed with ROM flasher and Multitool.” Select “Patch for OEM Issue.” We don’t need to Install Magisk Separately. This OEM fix file will Install Magisk.
  • Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
  • Select no-verity-opt-encrypt.
  • You should Install One by One. Don’t use add more zips feature in TWRP. After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
  • You can also install Magisk.apk in your Mobile Applications. no-verity-opt-encrypt is used to avoid the Encryption issue after rooting. You can check your root status using Root Checker.
  • If you didn’t find Magisk in App Drawer, you should repeat the process from OEM fix installation.

What More?

You should not Boot into Normal OS Booting, after TWRP. After TWRP Flash, Immediately Boot into Recovery or Else you will get Warning message FRP Lock. If you accidentally urged and boot frequently, Don’t panic, flash official S9 stock firmware to get back into stock OS. You should Install zip files one by one in TWRP. Don’t change the Installation order.

Selva Kumar A

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, 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.

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  1. jibsays

    September 6, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    salut mon tel me dit ( échec de la vérification ) vous pouvez m’aider svp

    Reply
    • Selva Ganeshsays

      September 7, 2019 at 12:32 pm

      Cela ne fonctionnera qu’avec la variante Internation Unlocked. Si votre modèle est “F”, vérifiez le câble USB, activez le débogage USB et le déverrouillage OEM, puis réessayez avec Latest ODIN.

      Reply
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