I want to give my S3 Mini Root Access to potentially start installing Custom Roms. However, researching the topic has gotten extremely confusing. I have the international version but I don't know from which country. I got it off Amazon.com. My questions are
1. How do I go about giving this S3 Mini root Access
2. How do I go back to the Stock ( Samsung FW/ Rom if I do not like the Rom I installed)
3. Are there easy methods to rooting with a MAC device? ( My main computer but I can find access to a windows computer if needed)
amazon.com/gp/product/B009PLBLQC/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Any help or information will be greatly appreciated.
You may wish to review this nice Guide [How-To][GUIDE] Root [i8190/N/L] easiest way
You can also post on that thread if needed.
Perseus71 said:
You may wish to review this nice Guide [How-To][GUIDE] Root [i8190/N/L] easiest way
You can also post on that thread if needed.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I was able to root my phone. Now my question is that I would like to run a lag free system. Would changing the Rom fix that? Will I lose any features on my phone? I want a rom that is Simple ( google edition phone/ no bloatware) My current system is 4.2.1, would I need to stay on 4.2.1 to keep my features or that doesnt matter.
Please post that question in Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting so that the right experts may help you.
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Hi There,
I am new to this forum so please go easy on me until i learn xda with more time i spend here...
I couldn't find any forum related to "Karbonn Smart A12 Star (aka A12*)" android smartphone running kitkat 4.4.2...
I am not able to root it via every tools i tried like towelroot, srs root, unlock root, one click root, root x, b4nry, kingo root and so on...
i am well aware of rooting process and the procedure of rooting... as i have rooted all my samsung and motorola devices i have and running CM11 successfully...
The only thing is NO one seems to be knowing about Karbonn Smart A12 Star smartphone, so i am eager to request the developers to add this phone in the list... for anyone want to know more about this phone, please google ---- Karbonn Smart A12 Star --- (as this is my first post so cant post links)
Also i would love to see someone else in here talking about this smartphone...
Please guide me in anyway to root this phone..
Thank you very much..
Cheers.. :cyclops::
ravinOrion said:
Hi There,
I am new to this forum so please go easy on me until i learn xda with more time i spend here...
I couldn't find any forum related to "Karbonn Smart A12 Star (aka A12*)" android smartphone running kitkat 4.4.2...
I am not able to root it via every tools i tried like towelroot, srs root, unlock root, one click root, root x, b4nry, kingo root and so on...
i am well aware of rooting process and the procedure of rooting... as i have rooted all my samsung and motorola devices i have and running CM11 successfully...
The only thing is NO one seems to be knowing about Karbonn Smart A12 Star smartphone, so i am eager to request the developers to add this phone in the list... for anyone want to know more about this phone, please google ---- Karbonn Smart A12 Star --- (as this is my first post so cant post links)
Also i would love to see someone else in here talking about this smartphone...
Please guide me in anyway to root this phone..
Thank you very much..
Cheers.. :cyclops::
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Yes, you are right ... no device specific forum for it ... yet.
You can request to create a new forum for it here: General discussion > About xda-developers.com > *** New Device Forum Requests ***.
But keep in mind that xda can not create a dedicated forum for all devices available on the market.
You can always post your question about devices without a specific forum here: General discussion > Questions and Answers.
Or for modifying/rooting things here: General discussion > Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking.
I think the last forum is the best place in your case.
Hello. I am in need of deleting an OS/ROM I installed on my device. I was trying to fix my Samsung Galaxy S3, and installed a ROM with a really crappy kernel, so now it doesn't work in any useful manner. Since I don't have an SD card, and can't install a new kernel, I was wondering how I could delete the OS, so it is soft bricked in order for me to re-install a better OS/ROM? I have what I believe is a better ROM, but I can't override the one I have installed with Odin, as it says FAIL!. Please help me, I am desperate to fix this phone, and I need to completely restore it to original STOCK functionality, so I can use it again. If you can help me reset the phone, and get it up and running again, that would be amazing. If you can please walk me through resetting it, installing a new ROM, and Kernel if possible, I will give you my soul ( or a Thanks!).
Info:
-Samsung Galaxy S3
-Not Connected to a Carrier ( Pay as you go thing)
-Model: SGH-I747
-United States
-Was Rooted, Then Soft Bricked during an Update , Then This Mess
-Android Version 4.3
-Kernel Version 3.0.31-2024954
-Build Number JSS15J.I747UCUEMJB
-Currently NOT rooted
Things I can't do:
-Use an SD card, I don't have one, and I am broke
-Sodder or mess with the phones internals
Please, if you can, provide links and instructions, I am out of options.
Hi there,
You can follow this tutorial: Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy]
For more questions please use this thread: [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question.
Good luck
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Hi there,
You can follow this tutorial: Galaxy S3 i9300 Unbrick [restore to stock rom] [noobs][easy]
For more questions please use this thread: [HELP THREAD] Galaxy S3 Ask any question.
Good luck
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Cool. Thanks!
Thank you, thread closed.
I need help. Just got my Samsung Galaxy Tab Note 10.1 2014 edition wifi only and I gotta root it. I need to root it without a PC & need the best Clockwork Mod recovery downloads and detailed instructions. Upon researching it myself its overwhelming which one won't screw up my s pen due to handicap i must have it. I'd really appreciate your help with this. Email me at [email protected] please.
Julikat73 said:
I need help. Just got my Samsung Galaxy Tab Note 10.1 2014 edition wifi only and I gotta root it. I need to root it without a PC & need the best Clockwork Mod recovery downloads and detailed instructions. Upon researching it myself its overwhelming which one won't screw up my s pen due to handicap i must have it. I'd really appreciate your help with this. Email me at ... please.
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Although you don't want to hear it, easiest way to root your device IMO is with [root][port][p600] cf-auto root by BeansTown106.
But it needs a PC.
I fond this thread about an alternative rooting method: ROOT+SuperSU+Xposed P605 4.4.2 without tripping KNOX by no.0ne.
It seems to be originally for the SM-P605, but it should work the same (basically) for your device.
So if you are still on an old KitKat (Android 4.4.2) firmware, you may be able to root with TowelRoot app ... without a PC.
If not, you will need a PC for flashing an older stock firmware first.
Best to ask in the Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.
Good luck !
Thread closed. Thank you!
Hello everyone. I m using an Samsung galaxy s5 since the last 1 year. and as all of us already know the fact that it has an sluggish ui. I have tried using launchers to change the overall user experience . but now I want to root my device. I wish to know the most widely used custom ROMs for s5. And how to root the device. An step wise instructions list will be very much helpful.
My device is na official s5. Non rooted. No carrier locked. As in India we don't have that kind of devices. I use an vodaphone network. ( for additional info.). My friends suggested to go for cynogen OS. Please advice !!
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Hello everyone. I m using an Samsung galaxy s5 since the last 1 year. and as all of us already know the fact that it has an sluggish ui. I have tried using launchers to change the overall user experience . but now I want to root my device. I wish to know the most widely used custom ROMs for s5. And how to root the device. An step wise instructions list will be very much helpful.
My device is na official s5. Non rooted. No carrier locked. As in India we don't have that kind of devices. I use an vodaphone network. ( for additional info.). My friends suggested to go for cynogen OS. Please advice !!
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Hello, thank you for using XDA assist!
First, please create an account so you can post in other forums.
Here is your device's main forum area:
(You should bookmark this)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5
Here is the root method I recommend:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699648
If you have any other questions, please ask them here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Good luck!
I want to flash my S3, as it just came back from the shop with superuser installed, I assume it's rooted?(not sure)
.I have downloaded, odin, kies and the usb driver. I'm also downloading the rom [ROM][364MB][NB6]Revolutionary S5 V3.
Are they anything which I will need? I sorta rooted/flashed some devices before but that was long ago but I dont remember it too clearly. And also, the rom has a Patch V3 fix, which I do not know how to do use it, or if it is necessary to use it.
Appreciate any help I can get!
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. There's an entire forum for the s3 where the experts on your device reside. See this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3. Also, specifically seer this where you can get answers to most of your questions, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/samsung-galaxy-s3-sticky-roll-thread-t2344125. If you have further questions you can ask in that forum.