In this article I’m going to share step by step guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S6 without tripping KNOX counter. So, if you’re proud owner of Galaxy S6 and want to root it, then don’t miss to check this article.
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The Galaxy S6 is Google’s flagship device of this year which comes which comes with some high standard quality features and one out of them is KNOX Counter. Now this actually keep track of how many time device flashed any custom ROM or tweaks over the stock firmware.
Whenever user try to root its Samsung Galaxy S6, the KNOX counter get activated or tripped and KNOX counter goes from 0x0 to 0x1. Now if your device stop working because of any reason and you take it Samsung care, it won’t be covered by warranty if KNOX counter is tripped.
This amazing feature by Samsung almost make it impossible to root the Samsung Galaxy S6, atleast without tripping the KNOX counter and voiding hardware warranty.
After reading above lines don’t think that its impossible because XDA dedicated XDA Senior member id idler1984 make this possible. Yes you heard it right! You can root your Galaxy S6 without tripping a KNOX counter by using PingPongRoot tool.
PingPongRoot is the latest tool using which you can root almost all the Samsung Galaxy S6 variants. Unlike CF-Auto-Root by Chainfire, PingPongRoot does not trip KNOX counter. So using this tool can root your Samsung Galaxy S6 while keeping warranty.
It works on the all following firmware’s:
- G9200ZCU1AOD5
- G9200ZHU1AOD3
- G9200ZHU1AOD9
- G920R4TYU1AOD3
- G920IDVU1AOD1
- G920FXXU1AOCV
- G920PVPU1AOCF
- G920TUVU1AOCG
- G920FXXU1AOBN
- G920FXXU1AODG
- G9209KEU1AOCI
- G9209KEU1AODA
- G9208ZMU1AOD5
- G9208ZMU1AOCI
Right now only above mentioned build are rooted using PingPongRoot, but the number of supported build can increase as developer assure to add support for more S6 varient in upcoming days.
So, if you’re interested user with Galaxy S6 device mentioned in above link can root the device using the step by step guide which I’m going to share in upcoming lines.
Warning: What’s With Tech remind you that I’m not responsible of any damage to device during the the root installation. You’re following this guide at your own risk.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Make sure to backup all your important data before your start the root process
- Maintain minimum of 80% battery on your device.
How To Root Galaxy S6 With PingPongRoot Tool Without Tripping KNOX
1. First of all download the pingpongroot_beta5.1 zip and extract this file to receive the the apk file. You can also directly download the .apk file of pingpongroot_beta5.1.apk
2. Now you need to copy the pingpongroot_beta5.1.apk file to root folder on your Samsung Galaxy S6 internal storage.
3. Tap to open the app and install it just like you install other Android apps.
4. Once installation complete go to the app drawer and launch the PingPongRoot app.
5. Hit the “Get Root!” button
6. If it ask for any app permission, allow it and continue.
7. Now reboot your device and let file changes to take affect
In case you want to confirm whether your device is rooted or not you can download the root check application from the play store to confirm the root.
So this is how you can root Samsung Galaxy S6 with PingPongRoot tool without Tripping KNOX. Why don’t you give a try to this root method and share your opinion in the comments below. If you’ve any query head over to XDA official thread started by developer.
