How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Samsung Galaxy S7 and Root it (All Variant)

The Samsung Galaxy S7 (all variants) launched in February 2016 on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and was later updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. It has official TWRP recovery support, and this guide shows you how to install TWRP on the S7 with Odin, then root it with Magisk. You need an unlocked bootloader first, so take care of that before you start.

What TWRP recovery lets you do

Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is an open-source custom recovery with a touch interface. Once it is installed on the S7, you can:

• Flash custom ROMs
• Flash Magisk to root the phone, and flash other mod ZIPs
• Take and restore full Nandroid backups
• Wipe or format system, data, and cache
• Remove bloatware and flash image files

How to install official TWRP recovery on the Galaxy S7 (all variants)

Go through the requirements first.

Requirements

• This guide is for the Samsung Galaxy S7 (all variants) only. Do not use it on other devices.
• The bootloader must be unlocked.
• A PC or laptop and a USB cable.
• Take a full backup of your data first.
• Charge the phone to a high level.
• Download the files below:
  • Samsung USB drivers
  • Odin flash tool
  • Magisk, to root after TWRP is installed

TWRP recovery downloads

Download the .tar TWRP image that matches your exact model.

Install TWRP with Odin

1. On the phone, enable Developer options (Settings > About phone > tap Build number seven times), then turn on OEM unlocking and USB debugging.
   
2. Run Odin as administrator on your PC.
   
3. Boot the phone into Download Mode and connect it to the PC with a USB cable. Odin shows a blue/added entry in the ID:COM box with a port number.
4. Click the AP button and select the TWRP .tar file.
5. In the Options tab, make sure Re-Partition is unchecked. You can also uncheck Auto Reboot so the phone does not reboot into stock before you can boot TWRP.
6. Click Start and wait for the PASS message.
7. Immediately boot into recovery by holding Volume Up + Home + Power. Booting straight to recovery stops stock firmware from overwriting TWRP.

How to root the Galaxy S7 (Magisk)

Rooting gives apps superuser access so you can remove bloatware, tweak the system, and run root apps. It trips KNOX, voids the warranty, and can stop some OTA updates, so weigh that first. The current root method is Magisk; the old SuperSU is discontinued and no longer recommended.

With TWRP installed, copy the Magisk ZIP to the phone, boot into TWRP, go to Install, select the Magisk ZIP, and swipe to flash it. Reboot, then open the Magisk app to confirm root.

Download Magisk and root guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which TWRP file do I download?

Match it to your exact model: herolte for the International and Canada Exynos S7, heroltekor for the Korean Exynos S7, and heroqltechn for the Chinese Qualcomm S7. The S7 Edge uses its own guide.

Does installing TWRP trip KNOX?

Yes, and it is permanent. It voids the warranty and disables KNOX features like Samsung Pay and Secure Folder.

Should I use SuperSU or Magisk to root?

Magisk. SuperSU has been discontinued for years, while Magisk is actively maintained and supports modern apps.

Will this erase my data?

Flashing TWRP on its own usually does not, but an encrypted phone may need a data format before a custom ROM will boot, and rooting or flashing ROMs can wipe the phone. Back up first.

Conclusion

With an unlocked bootloader, Odin, and the right TWRP .tar for your model, installing recovery on the Galaxy S7 is quick, and Magisk handles root from there. Back up first and match every file to your exact variant. Ask in the comments if you get stuck.