We have some good news for Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE users. In case they have updated their handset to Android XXUBNB3 firmware and they are looking to customize their device furthermore, then they can use this tutorial to learn how to gain root access. By unchaining the system partition from its factory settings, they will be able to install whatever customization and tweak. Read carefully the procedure and the pre-installation requirements listed below and you should perform the operation just fine.
- Use this tutorial only for the rooting of Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195. Do not try to use the information or files in this post for any other devices, as you may destroy it. Verify your phone's model at "Settings">" About Phone".
- Make sure you have a proper USB cable to connect your device to the computer. Also, download and install the relevant Samsung USB drivers[1].
- Also, to avoid any interruptions of the installation, disable any antivirus applications on your PC and device.
- From the "Developer Options" section, enable the "USB Debugging" function.
- If you want to secure the data and files existent on your device, we recommend you to create a backup of the important content of your phone. To do so, use the "Helium[2]" or "Titanium Pro[3]" backup tools.
- Last, but not least, make sure that the battery level of your device is over 50%, as a sudden shutdown of your phone due to the lack of power, may force you to retake the installation process from the beginning.
How to: Root your Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE I9195 that runs on Android XXUBNB3 firmware
- To start, get the root package from here [4]and extract its content to a separate folder on desktop.
- Also, you must get Odin (the crucial software to perform the operation) from here[5].
- At this point, you should install and launch Odin.
- Now power off completely your phone. After you waited for several seconds, you need to enter your device into "Download Mode". To enter the "Download Mode", you must press and hold at the same time the "Volume Down", "Home" and "Power" buttons.
- After you entered your phone into "Download Mode", use the USB cable to plug your device to the computer. If the connection was successful, then Odin will display an "Added!" message and the "ID:COM" should turn yellow.
- in case the connection doesn't work, then try to plug the USB cable to another USB port of your computer. If this action wasn't enough to establish the connection, then you should unplug the device from computer, turn off Odin and reinstall the USB drivers. - Now that you connected your S4 Mini to the computer, press the "PDA" button in Odin.
- Select the "CFtar.md5" file and press the "Start" button.
- Be patient for the installation to be complete – a "PASS" message will be displayed in Odin. After you see the message, you can unplug your S4 Mini from the computer.
Congrats! You've managed to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini LTE I9195 that runs on Android XXUBNB3. Use the comment box below for any questions you might have.
References
- ^ Download and Install Samsung USB Drivers (androidvibe.com)
- ^ Download Helium backup tool (play.google.com)
- ^ Download Titanium Pro backup tool (play.google.com)
- ^ Download Root package (download.chainfire.eu)
- ^ Download Odin v3.07 (androidvibe.com)
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