S8 rooting

[Snifferdog3]

Hey, So im thinking I might root my S8. but I just want it to be rooted, no custom rom. Im watching this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD-5twDm6XI does he install a custom rom? sorry if this is a stupid question, but I haven't rooted a phone before. I just want root access. Im guessing I wont get anymore updates from Samsung if I do this? I may install a custom rom in the future, but as of now I just want root access. thanks 

[Snifferdog3]

Never mind. he doesn't. always watch the video first lol. still would like to know if this is a good idea?

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

its always good to have full control

[Snifferdog3]

 

5 minutes ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

its always good to have full control

haha, I would be rooted by now but theres one thing holding me back. updates. If I root my phone I wont get official updates right? so is that going to be a problem? should I wait until the phone is no longer getting updates?

 

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

6 minutes ago, Snifferdog3 said:

If I root my phone I wont get official updates right? so is that going to be a problem? should I wait until the phone is no longer getting updates?

optional, samsung stops update like 2yr from launch anyway

btw custom roms & developers do have nightly builds

[Snifferdog3]

3 hours ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

optional, samsung stops update like 2yr from launch anyway

btw custom roms & developers do have nightly builds

Well my S8 is still getting updates. And even the S7 is. So it's going to be awhile before all updates stop.

[Snifferdog3]

2 hours ago, huilun02 said:

You still get updates while rooted. As long as you are using the stock operating system. However it is not surprising if installing an update breaks root or softbricks your device.

 

For assistance on the materials and steps to root your phone, please ask on the appropriate XDA forum. No one here is going to hold your hand or offer device specific information with regards to rooting and custom software.

 

I don't have an S8. Good luck.

Yeah I did consider going there, it's just I've never posted there before and have been on here loads. I might go ask on there then. I don't mind if it breaks root updating my device, But I don't want it to soft brick it... If I'll still get updates on the stock os I might consider rooting then... I'll ask on XDA. Thanks all!