How To Root T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge

T-Mobile is currently taking the pre-orders of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. Some lucky folks have managed to get theirs hands on this device as well before it hits the markets all around the world on 10th of April. Galaxy S6 Edge is one of its-own-kind device and its mighty specifications make it worth having. Android power users, who will be switching to the S6 Edge won’t be able to resist themselves from experimenting on this device. Famous XDA recognised developer Chainfire has already paved a way to the world of customisations by adding support for the T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge in his famous CF-Autoroot tool. T-Mobile ships the Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge with an unlocked bootloader, so going beyond the boundaries on these devices won’t be a hard job.

You may want to root your T-Mobile S6 Edge as soon as you get your hands on it. To help you do this, we’ve written down this guide. We are going to root our beloved T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925T using CF-Autoroot. Let’s go through some early preparations and root your S6 Edge right away.

Early Preps:

1. This guide is only for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925T

Make sure that your device is exactly as mentioned above. To check out what device you have, go to Settings > More/General > About Device or Settings > About Device and match the model number. Be careful about the device model number, flashing a file on a device not listed here might result in bricking it up.

2. Battery should be charged at least 60%!

Your device’s battery shouldn’t be weak. In case your device goes dead during the flashing process, your device may get soft bricked and you might be in need of flashing stock firmware and that will ultimately result in wiping up your data as well. So, make sure that you charge your device before you start the flashing process.

3. Use the OEM datacable to establish connection!

Always use the original data cable to establish connection between your Android device and your computer / laptop. Using ordinary data cables might interrupt the flashing process, so to avoid any mishap, you need to meet this requirement as well.

4. Backup everything!

Just to be on the safe side, you may consider backing up each and everything from your Android device. This is highly recommended so that in case anything goes wrong, you still have the access to all of your data and you can restore it immediately. You may backup everything as listed below.

• Backup SMS Messages
• Backup Call Logs
• Backup Contacts
• Backup Media – Copy your files manually to your PC or Laptop.

5. Turn off Samsung Kies and other softwares while using Odin3!

Make sure that you turn off Samsung Kies while using Odin3 flashtool. Samsung Kies will interrupt Odin3 and will result in causing errors and may not let you flash your desired recovery or root file. Also, make sure that you turn off any antivirus software you’ve installed and also disable firewall to avoid any connection and flashing issues.

6. Disclaimer

The methods involved in flashing custom recoveries, roms and rooting your phone are highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is SAMSUNG in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. If your device comes with a Knox counter on the bootloader, it will be tripped and you won’t be able to reset it again. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.

Downloads Required:

Download and extract Odin3 v3.09.
Download and Install Samsung USB drivers
Download and extract CF-Auto-Root file.

• CF-Auto-Root-zeroltetmo-zeroltetmo-smg925t.zip

How To Root Galaxy T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge Now

1. Extract the downloaded CF-Auto-Root file once only to get the .tar.md5 file.
2. Open Odin3.exe.
3. Put your Galaxy S6 Edge in download mode. To do so, turn it off and wait for 10 seconds. Turn it on by pressing and
   holding Volume Down + Home Button + Power Key simultaneously, You should see a warning, press Volume Up to continue. In case this method doesn’t work for you, try one from this guide.
4. Connect your device to your PC.
5. As soon as Odin detects your phone, the ID:COM box should turn blue.  Make sure that you’ve installed Samsung USB drivers before connecting.
6. For Odin 3.09 hit the AP tab. Select the CF-Auto-Root.tar.md5, that you downloaded and extracted above.
7. If you’re using Odin 3.07, you will select “PDA” tab instead of the AP tab, rest of the options remain untouched.
8. Make sure that the options selected in your Odin are exactly as shown in the pic.
9. Hit start and wait till the rooting process is complete, as soon as your device restarts, remove it from PC.
10. Find SuperSu in app drawer now.
11. That’s all with the rooting, let’s verify the root access now.

How To Verify Root Access:

1. To do so, go to Google Play Store on your Galaxy S6 Edge
2. Find “Root Checker” and install it.
3. Open Root Checker.
4. Tap “Verify Root”.
5. It will ask you for SuperSu rights, tap “Grant”.
6. It should show you Root Access Verified Now!
7. That’s All!

If you’re stuck with anything regarding this guide, feel free to utilize the comment box below and reach us. We will get back to you immediately. Thank you all.

Credits: Chainfire XDA