Install TWRP Recovery and Root Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ (Exynos) (Snapdragon)

By nitya Last updated Aug 7, 2018

Finally, Official Twrp Recovery for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ is here for Exynos variant and Unofficial Twrp Recovery for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Snapdragon variant. That means you can Root Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with Twrp Recovery. The rooting method now supports both Exynos and Snapdragon processor via magisk. Now we will show you how to Root Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Exynos and Snapdragon with Mgisk.

For rooting you have to flash Mgisk zip and stock recovery can’t do that, You have to flash twrp recovery for flash magisk we will also guide you how to install Twrp recovery on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Exynos and Snapdragon Variant. With Twrp recovery, you can also flash Custom Rom’s Mod’s wipe, Format data and more.

Samsung Launched Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with 2 variant one with Exynos 9810 and other is Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Both devices Launched with Android 8.0 oreo. A few days back Twrp team also released twrp for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Exynos and now xda-developers forum member travis82, also developed twrp for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Snapdragon variant. We will show you the guide how to install Twrp recovery on Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus and how to root with latest magisk.

Supported Device

Galaxy S9 SM-G960F/FD/N and S9+ SM-G965F/FD/N (Exynos).
Galaxy S9 SM-G9600, S9+ SM-G9650 (Snapdragon).

Pre-requisites

Before starting the rooting process do a complete backup, your device includes Apps, Contacts, Messages, Gallery file, Internal Storage Files.
Charge the device for interrupt installing.
Install Samsung Driver
Enable Developer Options, USB Debugging, OEM Unlock on Samsung Device to connect your device in ADB, fastboot mode.
Download Required Files and Read Guide.

Download TWRP for Galaxy S9, S9+ & Root Files

latest Odin to flash TWRP file.

TWRP for Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9 + Exynos: starlte(s9) / star2lte(s9+)

TWRP for Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9 + Snapdragon: starqlte(s9) / star2qlte(s9+)

Download Latest Magisk: latest Magisk Manager Stable and Beta Magisk Zip

DM Verity disabler: no-verity-opt-encrypt-6.0.zip

RMM State Bypass: RMM-State_Bypass_Mesa_v2.zip

Enable Oem Unlock Fix ⇒ N965F_Root_for_OEM_issue_devices.zip

Guide To Install Twrp on Galaxy S9 and S9 + (Exynos) (Snapdragon)

1. First, read Pre-requisites and Download TWRP for Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9 + and root files.

For Snapdragon Variant install CROM Service app from Galaxy App Store and unlock the bootloader or download from here CROM Service 1.0.7.

2. Download Latest Odin from download section And Unzip Odin-v3.*.* and Twrp.tar file.

3. Run Odin3 vx.xx.exe.

4. Switch Off Your S9, S9+.

5. Turn Your Phone Into Download Mode By Hold Volume Down + Bixby Key + Power.

Press Volume Up to acknowledge the warning Then Phone Will Turn Download Mode

6. Connect Your Phone To Pc Via USB-C type cable.

7. That Is, Check The Ap Box, Add The TWRP File. (Do Not Extract It)

8. Uncheck Auto Reboot And F.Reset Time Options.

See The Screenshot.

Now, Click Start Button To Begin The Installation Process. Don’t reboot the device in normal mode and go to the root process (Samsung will re-write the stock recovery if you reboot into normal mode).

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Exynos

Download Latest Beta Magisk File And Copy It To Your Sd Card.
Boot Into Twrp Recovery With Volume Up + Bixby Key + Power (Release Power key after logo).
Now Don’t Allow Modifications when asking about modify system, choose “NO”.
Wipe Data from Wipe option type “Yes”, this will delete all data even internal storage.
Go to Reboot and reboot into Recovery after wipe data.
Go To Install.
Install Magisk Beta zip.
Now Reboot Your Device.
Install Oem Unlock Fix Zip before Magisk if No Oem Unlock option in developer Option so first check it before start flashing.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Snapdragon

Download “Dm-Verify remove zip” “RMM State Bypass zip” Latest Beta Magisk File And Copy It To Your Sd Card.
Boot Into Twrp Recovery With Volume Up + Bixby Key + Power (Release Power key after logo).
Now Don’t Allow Modifications when asking about modify system, choose “NO”.
Wipe Data from Wipe option type “Yes“, this will delete all data even internal storage.
Go to Reboot and reboot into Recovery after wipe data.
Go to Install option.
Install “Dm-Verify remove zip” then “RMM State Bypass zip” and Beta Magisk zip.
Now Reboot Your Device in normal mode.

We hope you like the guide we have written with complete instruction and screenshot. If you still don’t understand how to Root Galaxy S9 and S9+ just comment below we will surely help you 🙂