I'd like to start a new post with the most recent & up to date guides to root most current phones. After, I'll keep it in the sidebar and maintain - please post your rooting methods below. Contest mode will be enabled. This will be stickied for about two weeks. I'll start.

Once you've rooted, you can use this app to verify root access.

###Also please note this subreddit and its mods are not responsible for any faults, bricking or any other unwanted occurances that may happen to your phone after rooting There are always risks when altering a phone and flashing new ROMs.

##Root at your own risk