How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian)
While there’s a root method for each of the carrier-specific Galaxy Note 4 in the US, how can the Canadian variant be left behind? Cheer up you proud owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in Canada, you now have a root method for your device that roots the device, allows you to flash a custom recovery, and lets you do many things on your device that you previously couldn’t do due to no access to root. Here’s how:
Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device. Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do.
Once you have root access on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian), you’ll be able to:
- Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device.
- Free up storage space (because of the above benefit).
- Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed).
- Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and run smoother).
- Update to a new version of Android (by flashing a custom recovery/ROM, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
- Tons of other customizations when you use your new found administrative rights to flash a custom ROM (again, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
Interested? Here’s how to root your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian):
I. Before You Begin
1. This’ll void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible if you end-up bricking or damaging your device. Go ahead at your own risk.
2. This only works for the SM-N910W8 variant of the device. To find out what variant you have, head to Menu > Settings > About phone and you’ll be able to see your model number listed there.
3. You must use a Windows based PC to do this procedure.
4. You should’ve required drivers installed on your PC. If you haven’t, download and install the latest drivers from here.
II. Downloading Required Files
1. Download Odin and save it to your desktop.
2. Download CF-Root and save it to your desktop.
3. Download TWRP Recovery and save it to your desktop.
TWRP Recovery (Download the file that ends with .tar extension)
III. Rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian)
1. Unzip files from both CF-Root and Odin to your desktop by right-clicking on each of them and selecting Extract here.
2. Double-click on Odin executable and it’ll launch.
3. Click on PDA and choose CF-Root located on your desktop.
4. Uncheck Repartition if it’s already checked in the Odin.
5. Checkmark both Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
6. Turn OFF your device.
7. Reboot your device into download mode by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together.
8. Press Volume UP and you should be in Download mode.
9. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.
10. Click on Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing CF-Root on your device.
11. When the file’s flashed, your device should automatically reboot.
12. You’re done!
Congrats! Your Canadian Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is now rooted and you can confirm the same by installing Root Checker from the Google Play store.
Think just root-only apps won’t cut it for you? Then go ahead and flash a custom recovery on your device which will then help you flash a custom ROM to enhance your experience. Here’s how:
IV. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian)
1. Launch Odin by double-clicking on its executable file.
2. Click on PDA and choose TWRP Recovery available on your desktop.
3. Uncheck Repartition if it’s already checked in the Odin.
4. Checkmark both Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time.
5. Turn OFF your device.
6. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together.
7. Press Volume UP and you should be in Download mode.
8. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.
9. Hit Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing TWRP Recovery on your device.
10. When the recovery’s flashed, your device will automatically reboot.
11. You’re all set!
Kudos! Your Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian) is now equipped with a custom recovery to help you flash custom ROMs and custom Mods on your device. Enjoy!
You can click here to find all of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian) How To’s.
You can also find all of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Canadian) ROMs we have here.
i followed all these steps and supersu wont update. root checker pro also says root isnt working. im so stuck as to what needs to be done
Hi Dimo,
CF-Root is a confirmed working method for the above device. Not sure why it didn’t work for you.
Could you please let us know if you had any issues flashing files with the Odin tool? Did the flash process go well?
Let us know so we can help you out.
Thanks!