Because this exclusive method uses an unoptimized engineering kernel, you may encounter system bugs after installation:
: The model-specific modified engineering kernel ( .tar.md5 ).
Power off your G925A. Press . When the warning screen appears, press Volume Up to continue. g925a root 70 exclusive
Cause: This error occurs if there is a binary mismatch. For example, attempting to flash a Binary 6 bootloader on a Binary 7 device. Solution: Ensure all files (EngBoot and Stock Firmware) strictly match the device's binary revision (70/U).
The specific boot.img.tar file compiled for the G925A Nougat bootloader revision. When the warning screen appears, press Volume Up to continue
If your G925A has a manufacturing date after October 2015, use the alternative "81 hybrid" root method instead.
You have two options:
Go to Settings > About Device > Software Info and tap Build Number 7 times. Go back to the main settings, tap Developer Options , and turn on OEM Unlocking (if available) and USB Debugging . The Procedure: Using Engineering Bootloaders
Verify success by downloading a root checker utility from your preferred app ecosystem. Known Side Effects and Performance Tuning Solution: Ensure all files (EngBoot and Stock Firmware)