Guide to Rooting a Samsung Galaxy S7 Verizon Oreo SM-G930V

Rooting a Samsung Galaxy S7 Verizon model SM-G930V running Android Oreo involves several steps. It's important to proceed with caution as rooting can void your warranty and may lead to issues if not done correctly. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure to have the following items ready:

1. Backup Your Data

Ensure you back up all important data to prevent any loss.

2. Charge Your Device

Make sure your phone is at least 60% charged to avoid unexpected shutdowns during the process.

3. Install USB Drivers

Download and install Samsung USB drivers on your computer to enable proper USB communication with your device.

4. Download Required Files

Odin tool for flashing TWRP recovery for Galaxy S7 Magisk for rooting

Guide to Rooting

Follow these steps to successfully root your Samsung Galaxy S7 Verizon:

Enable Developer Options

Navigate to Settings About Phone Tap on Build Number seven times to enable Developer Options Go to Settings Developer Options Enable OEM Unlocking and USB Debugging

Unlock the Bootloader

Warning: Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device. Proceed with caution.

Turn off your device Boot into download mode by holding Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons simultaneously Press Volume Up to enter the bootloader unlocking screen

Flash TWRP Recovery

Boot into Download Mode Turn off your device then hold Volume Down, Home, and Power Connect your device to your computer via USB Open Odin on your PC In Odin, click on the AP button and select the TWRP .tar file you downloaded Make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked Click Start. Once it completes, your device will reboot

Boot into TWRP Recovery

Once your device reboots, immediately hold Volume Up, Home, and Power until you see the TWRP logo If you see a “No Command” screen, hold Power and press Volume Up once

Root with Magisk

In TWRP, select Install Navigate to the location where you have the Magisk ZIP file stored Select the Magisk ZIP file and swipe to confirm the flash Once completed, reboot your device

Post-Rooting

After your device boots up, you should see the Magisk Manager app in your app drawer. Open Magisk Manager to manage root permissions.

Important Notes

Warranty: Rooting may void your warranty. Check your local laws and carrier policies. Bricking Risk: There is a risk of bricking your device. Proceed with caution. Updates: After rooting, OTA updates may not work. You might need to flash updates manually.

Conclusion

Following these steps should successfully root your Samsung Galaxy S7 Verizon. Always refer to the XDA Developers forum or other trusted sources for the latest methods and files related to your specific device model.