Root Samsung Galaxy J7 Max SM-G615F/FU Oreo 8.1 using TWRP

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max comes with enough 4 GB RAM. This device is also received Oreo version and well Optimized apps. As you know, with 4 GB RAM, you can use a lot of heavy apps, without Lag issues. But in Gaming, you can notice some performance issues. If you are a regular user, you don’t need root. Because It requires some proper care about your mobile.  Or else the security of your mobile can be vulnerable. If you are a developer, you can enhance the performance by Lite weight ROMs. So, the decision is purely your choice. It has the right Hardware but Custom Skin OS. Regular users can use Lineage OS; it is best compared with other Custom OS.

Why should you Root Samsung Galaxy J7 Max?

You have a strong reason for rooting. Samsung is Already releasing regular patch updates for your device. Ya, There are no Major upgrades like Pie 9.0 Update, But the security patch is mostly Bloatware free after Oreo update. The OS is already optimized. You have Enough 4 GB RAM to use daily apps without Lag. But beyond, you are addicted to some root apps, or you are a frequent user of some Custom OS, you can proceed further. But if you want to root, because everybody is doing, I advise don’t root If you didn’t have any experience.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy J7 Max SM-G615F/FU Oreo 8.1

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max International variants come with a flexible bootloader. This means that the smartphone can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file which must be installed on Samsung Galaxy devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Samsung Galaxy J7 Max. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Magisk into your J7 Max to gain root access. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• Select TWRP Based on the mobile model number.

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy J7 Max.

• Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.

• Also, download the ODIN software. Select above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN in your PC.

• Download Magisk.Zip (Download Latest version) and no-verity-opt-encrypt, Copy it to Your Phone Memory. We Need to flash no-verity-opt-encrypt to avoid Encryption issues in the future after the Root process. 

• Download and save the TWRP File. Select the Correct TWRP file from Below. This TWRPs can support Up to Oreo.

• SM-G615F

• SM-G615FU

Flash TWRP using ODIN

• Connect your USB Cable with PC. Switch off your device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons and connect your micro USB Cable.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now, connect the J7 Max mobile to the computer via USB cable.

• Launch the Odin app on your computer. If the device is detected by this app (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!

However, if the device is not correctly connected to the PC, you won’t see this message. So, you have to check the USB cable if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.

• After connecting the Samsung device, click on the PDA/PA button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and Un-tick the Auto Reboot.

• Click on “Start”

• Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.

• Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy J7 Max. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.

Install Magisk, no-verity-opt-encrypt in your Samsung Galaxy J7 Max using TWRP

• Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up + Power Button.

• Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Magisk.Zip. After Installation again Navigate to Home select Install. Select no-verity-opt-encrypt.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.