How to Root Any Device

Welcome to the XDA-Developers Root Directory. Here, you can find root tutorials for most devices that are on the XDA Forums. Learn how to root any Android device! If you don’t see your device listed or you see a misplaced link, send a PM to PG101, with the device details and a link to the root thread on XDA.
For those new to the world of rooting, acquiring root access essentially grants you elevated permissions. With root access, you are able to access and modify files that would normally be inaccessible, such as files stored on the /data and /system partitions. Having root access also allows you to run an entirely different class of third-party applications and apply deep, system-level modifications. And by proxy, you may also be able to access certain device features that would otherwise be inaccessible or use existing features in new ways.
Having root access isn’t the end all-be all of device modification–that title is usually reserved for fully unlocked bootloaders and S-Off. That said, root access is generally the first step on your journey to device modification. As such, root access is often used to install custom recoveries, which then can be used to flash custom ROMs, kernels, and other device modifications. Root access also enables users to install the powerful and versatile Xposed Framework, which itself acts as a gateway to easy, non-destructive device modification.
Due to its inherent power, having root access is often dangerous. Thankfully, there are root brokering applications such as SuperSU that only grant root access to applications of your choosing. There are also various root-enabled utilities available to help you restore in the event that something goes wrong. For starters, you can use any number of root-enabled application backup tools to backup your applications and their data to your local storage, your PC, and even online cloud storage. And in conjunction with a custom recovery, rooted users are able to perform a full, system-wide Nandroid backup that essentially takes a snapshot of your current smartphone or tablet at any particular time.
We can go on about the virtues of root access ad infinitum, but we’ll stop for now because we sense you salivating at the prospect of root access and what you can do with your device once root is achieved. Head to the links below to begin the journey.

Framaroot

Many devices can be rooted using this application. Check your device for compatibility.

Towelroot

Created by XDA Recognized Developer geohot, Towelroot is another root exploit app that is compatible with a large range of devices. The root exploit itself is built around Linux kernel CVE-2014-3153 discovered by hacker Pinkie Pie, and it involves an issue in the Futex subsystem that in turn allows for privilege escalation. Although specifically designed for certain variants of the Galaxy S5, it is compatible with the majority of devices running unpatched kernels.

CF-Auto-Root

Created by XDA Senior Recognized Developer Chainfire, CF-Auto-Root is a root for “rooting beginners” and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares as well as Nexus devices, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root. In essence, it does nothing but install and enable SuperSU on your system, so apps can gain root access.

Samsung

Galaxy Ace
Galaxy S Advance
Galaxy S Relay
Galaxy W
Galaxy Y
Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S5360)
Galaxy Nexus
Galaxy S II (JellyBean)
Galaxy SII Plus (4.1.2 | 4.2.2)
Galaxy S III (International | Verizon 4.3 – 4.1.2 | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile)
Galaxy S4 (International Exynos – Snapdragon | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile | Canadian)
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S5 (International Qualcomm/Exynos | Sprint | T-Mobile | Verizon | AT&T)
Galaxy S6
Galaxy Note (International | Verizon | Sprint | T-Mobile | AT&T)
Galaxy Note 2 (International | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile)
Galaxy Note 3 (International | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile)
Galaxy Note 4 (International | Verizon | Sprint | At&T | T-Mobile)
Galaxy Note Edge
Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
Galaxy Gear
Gear 2
Gear 2 Neo
Tab Pro (12.2, 10.1, 8.4)
Tab S (8.4 | 10.5)
Tab 3
Tab 4

HTC

HTC Butterfly
HTC Desire
HTC Desire 500
HTC Desire 610
HTC Desire 816
HTC Desire X
HTC Desire Z
HTC Desire HD
HTC Desire Eye
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Flyer/Evo View 4G
HTC Incredible
HTC Incredible S
HTC One S
HTC One V
HTC One X | One X+
HTC Sensation
HTC One M7 (International | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile)
HTC One Mini
HTC One Max
HTC One M8 (International | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile)

Google

Chromecast
Nexus One
Nexus 4
Nexus 5
Nexus 6
Nexus 7 (Tablet)
Nexus 9 (Tablet)
Nexus 10 (Tablet)
Nexus Player

Motorola

Moto E
Moto E (2015)
Moto G
Moto G (2014)
Moto X
Moto X (2014)
Droid X (MB810), Droid 2 (a955), Droid 2 Global (a956), R2D2 (a957)
Droid X2 (MB870)
Droid 3 (XT862)
Droid 4 (XT894)
Droid Razr
Droid Razr HD
Maxx XT 1225
XOOM

Sony

Xperia Line (Cross Development) (Link 1 | Link 2)
Xperia T/V/TX
Xperia Z (For FW 10.3.1.A.0.244)
Xperia Z Ultra
Xperia Z Ultra GPe
Xperia Z1
Xperia Z2
Xperia Z3
Xperia Z2 (Tablet)
Xperia Z1 Compact
Xperia S
Xperia SP (For FW 12.0.A.2.245/254 and 12.1.A.1.207)
Xperia U

LG

G Flex
G2 (International | Verizon | Sprint | AT&T | T-Mobile)
G2 Mini
G3 (International/Unlocked Only/AT&T)
Pro 2
Lucid 2
G-Flex 2
G Watch

Oppo

N1
N3
R819
Find 5
Find 7 | 7a

OnePlus

OnePlus One

Amazon

Kindle Fire 1 (original)
Kindle Fire 2

Others

XIAOMI Redmi 1S
ZTE Blade
Nvidia Tegra Note 7
HP Slate 7 (2800)
NVidia Shield Tablet
Dell Venue / Acer Iconia A1-830
Asus Zenfone 5