How To Root Galaxy Note 4 LTE SM-N910S

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 is finally in reach and making its way to the markets all around the world. The LTE variant is modeled as SM-N910S, that comes with Snapdragon 805 Quad Core CPU accompanied by Adreno 420 GPU. If you’re planning to get your hands on this variant of the Galaxy Note 4, it is highly unlikely that you will stay with everything stock on your device and limit yourself. Unleashing the true potential of the Galaxy Note 4 is going to be a great experience for Android power users as the device sports some serious top-notch specifications and features. To begin with this, you will definitely need root access, that’s already available.

Whenever we talk about the flagship device of Samsung, greater developments are expected. As usual, XDA developer Chainfire has managed to root a number of variants of the Galaxy Note  4 using his famous CF-Auto-Root and becomes the very first person to root the Galaxy Note 4. While you start wondering for the method to do so, we would like to save a few minutes of yours as you’ve spotted the right place at the moment. In the proceeding guide, we are going to root our beloved Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910S LTE using CF-Auto-Root. If you happen to be a newbie and you’ve no idea about what is root access, don’t worry, we will first go through a brief introduction of the root access.

What is root access and why you should root your device? here’s the answer!

Rooting your phone gives you complete access over all the data which is apparently locked by the manufacturers. This includes removal of the factory restrictions and making changes to the internal system and the operating system. Gaining the root access gives you the privileges to install various applications to enhance the performance of your device, allows you to remove the built-in applications/programs, helps you to upgrade the battery life of your device & install the apps which require the root access for the proper functionality and modify your device in so many other ways e.g using mods and flashing custom recoveries and custom ROMs. Here’s our collection of 10 Best Root Apps.

Early Preps:

1. This guide is only for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910S

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.
• Backup EFS

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.

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910S

Downloads Required:

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

• CF-Auto-Root-trelteskt-trelteskt-smn910s.zip

How to root 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 Note 4 SM-N910S 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 Note 4 SM-N9106W
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