Three rooting programs that have garnered some attention in the past few months — Towelroot, Kingo Root, and KingRoot. They will root your device in the time it takes to brush your teeth. However, these rooting programs are only compatible with Android devices running something earlier than Android 5.1 Lollipop. For example, King Root claims it will root more than 100,000 devices, and even some running Android 5.0, but the majority of newer devices running Android 5.1 and higher don’t make the list.If you’re looking to root newer phones running Android 5.1 or higher, like the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S7, the above methods will not work. While they might have worked on Android 5.0, Android 5.1 is a completely different story, since a modified kernel needs to be flashed in order to achieve root. The kernel is the core of the operating system and it controls the hardware. Android cannot run without it.
We have instructions below for rooting a Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge running Android 5.1 or 6.0, as well as the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge running Marshmallow. You’ll also find instructions for rooting Nexus devices running Marshmallow.
The bottom line is that you will see many developers touting how their one-click tool takes care of all Android devices, but there simply is no such tool.
If your phone is not compatible with either of the above applications, you’ll have to spend a little time researching ways to root on Android forums. The best place to start is XDA Developers Forum. Look for a thread on your specific device and you’re sure to find a method that has worked for other people. It’s worth spending some time researching the right method for your device.
Preparation for root
Back up everything that’s important to you before you start. You should also always back up your current ROM before you flash a new one.Related: How to back up your Android to your PC
You’ll want to ensure that your device is fully charged before you begin.
You’ll also need to turn on USB debugging, as well as OEM Unlocking.
Open Settings on your device. If you do not see Developer Options toward the bottom of the Settings screen on your device, follow these steps to activate them.
- Tap on About Phone and find the Build Number.
- Tap on the Build Number seven times and the Developer Options will appear on the main page of the Settings.
- Tap on the Back key to see the Developer Options.
- Tap on Developer Options.
- Check to enable USB Debugging.
- Check to enable OEM Unlocking.
Installing the Android SDK tools
Some Android rooting methods require you to install ADB and Fastboot. Follow our instructions here to download and install them.Unlock your bootloader
Before you get started, You will also need to unlock your bootloader. Bootloader is a program that determines which applications will run in your phone’s startup process.Unlocking your bootloader will allow you to customize your device. Manufacturers have responded to a demand for customization. Many of them have provided methods to help you unlock the bootloader on their website, though they are generally provided for developers, and they usually require you to sign up or register an account first.
- Motorola bootloader unlock program.
- HTC unlock bootloader page.
- Sony’s unlocking the bootloader instructions.
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