How to Unroot Galaxy S7 Edge to get OTA updates

Unroot Galaxy S7

If you were eager to root your Galaxy S7 once and now want to go back to factory settings and stock firmware? There is a guide with all the methods available to unroot Galaxy S7 Edge to get OTA updates.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is the latest flagship of the Samsung Galaxy series. It has everything to stand as the best smartphone of 2016. Its specs are impressive. Its look, along with its feel, is peerless. It can be named the most handsome smartphone of this year. Samsung released two versions of the Galaxy S7—one runs on Snapdragon 820, and the other runs on Samsung’s Exynos 8890 processor. There is also 4GB of RAM to support the processing. It has a magnificent 12-megapixel camera. The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge screen size is 5.5 inches, making it very comfortable to use with one hand.

Enough of the praise. Now, let us move on to the real deal. Today, I will tell you about the two methods available to unroot the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. The first method is relatively easy, and you don’t need much time and preparation. Another one is a little long, but it does the same job.

How to Unroot Galaxy S7 Edge using SuperSU:

This is the first and easiest method. You must have rooted your Galaxy Edge using SuperSU to make it work. Sometimes, it may not even work. For example, SuperSu might fail to unroot your phone. Then, you must use the other method under the next heading.

Now, if you want to Unroot Galaxy S7 Edge via SuperSU, follow the steps below:

  • First, locate the SuperSu app in your phone’s app drawer.
  • Then, open it and select “Full unroot.”Unroot Samsung galaxy S7 edge
  • Tap on it. You will get a warning if unrooting succeeds. Then, the app will close itself.
  • Now, reboot your Galaxy S7.

There is another app named Universal Unroot. Give it a try. It might help you to unroot your phone if the above method fails.

There are times when unroot apps fail to unroot Android phones. Although, they give you a message that your phone is successfully unrooted. Still, your phone is rooted, and you don’t get the OTA updates. If true, unroot Galaxy S7 Edge via the method below.

How to Unroot Galaxy S7 Edge by Flashing stock ROM using ODIN:

If the above method was unsuccessful or you want clean stock firmware, follow the guide below. In the below form, I will guide you on how to flash stock firmware on your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Flashing stock firmware makes your phone new as it was when you pulled it out of the box. It will solve all the problems related to software. But there is one downside: It might erase all the data present on your Galaxy S7 Edge.

Now let us move on to how to flash stock firmware to unroot Galaxy S7 Edge.

Prerequisites:

  • Download  ODIN V3.12.3.
  • From here, Download the Stock Firmware for your S7 from SamMobile.
  • Download Samsung Drivers for Windows. (The link to download the file is under the main heading). These drivers are to be installed on your PC. They are essential for your PC to recognize your device correctly.
  • You will need a computer for this solution.
  • It might delete all the data present on your phone. So, it’s better to back up using this guide.

Important! Before moving forward, please make sure KIES is not running on your PC or is not present in the system taskbar tray.

Make sure you have the correct firmware for your phone. Use carrier-free (unbranded) firmware from the link above if your cellphone is carrier-unlocked and not branded. How do you check if your phone is engraved or not? If the logo or any carrier appears when you start your phone, it’s ingrained. If only the Samsung logo appears when you reboot your phone, it’s clean. The most noteworthy is that you don’t flash unbranded ROM on a branded phone and vice versa.

Now let’s move on to the guide on how to flash stock ROM to unroot Samsung Galaxy S7:

  1. First of all, download ODIN on your PC.
  2. Samsung USB drivers for Windows on your PC.
  3. Download the correct ROM for your phone and extract it on your desktop or anywhere easily accessible. Extract the .zip file to get .tar or .tar.md5 file.
  4. Now, turn off your Galaxy S7.
  5. Get it into Download Mode:
    • Press the Volume Down, Power button, and Home Buttons simultaneously.
    • Keep on holding the buttons till you see a warning.
    • Press the Volume Up button to continue.
  6. Now open ODIN on your Windows PC.
  7. Connect your Galaxy S7 to your PC via a data cable. The ID: COM section will turn blue, like in the screenshot below. It is an indication that the PC has recognized your device.Unroot Samsung galaxy S7 edge
  8. Click on AP or, in some ODIN versions, PDA.
  9. After that, locate and select the stock firmware you downloaded for your phone.
  10. If the firmware you downloaded extracts more than one file, select the corresponding section according to file type BL belongs to Bootloader, AP belongs to PDA, CP belongs to Phone(Modem), and select the CSC file in the CSC tab. ( Mostly, you need to choose the AP/PDA file like in the screenshot above)
  11. Ensure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in the options. DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION.
  12. Click on Start.
  13. Now, wait for 4-5 minutes. Please don’t disconnect your phone from your PC while ODIN flashes because it can brick your phone. Wait, even if it takes time.
  14. Finally, your Samsung Galaxy S7 phone will reboot when the flashing is complete.

Once your phone is rebooted, it will run on factory settings and won’t be rooted. However, you can get OTA updates and security patches from Samsung.

Suppose you have issues following the guides above on unrooting the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Let me know in the comments. Also, if you are confused or hesitant, please get in touch with me via Facebook. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Ayybee
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