How to Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082

These are the instructions to root Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 (running on android 4.2.2) using Root Genius Application on Windows Computer.

Requirements: If you are using any antivirus application on your computer, then disable it first before following the below instructions. As because Antivirus interrupts the rooting procedure.

How to Root Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082

1. Download and install Samsung GT-I9082 USB driver on your computer.

2. Enable USB Debugging on your Smartphone. To enable USB debugging, Open Settings > Developers Option > USB Debugging > Tick to Enable.

(Developers Option is hidden for Android 4.2.2 or above, to show this option Go to Settings > About Phone > Built Number (Tap on it for 5-8 times).


3. Download and Open Root Genius Application on your Windows Computer.

4. Once Root Genius Application is launched, connect your smartphone to the computer (with USB Debugging enabled).

5. Once Your Smartphone is connected successfully to the computer, Root Genius will automatically detect your Device.

6. Click on the Root Now button to begin the rooting process.

7. Now, Root Genius will automatically Root your Samsung GT-I9082 smartphone and install the KingUser Application.

8. Now your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 smartphone is Rooted. To check whether your phone is rooted correctly, open Applications Menu, there you will be able to see a new app installed, called KingUser. If this app exists, then it means you have successfully rooted the device.


Optional: You can also verify the root status of your device by using the Root Checker Application.

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[*] No data loss process: Your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 Phone Data like contacts, pictures, videos, music and etc will be not affected with this method.

[*] Warranty Void: Your Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 Device Warranty may be Void after following the above tutorial.

[*] Samsung Stock Firmware: If you are looking for the original firmware for your device, then head over to Download Samsung Stock Firmware page.

[*] Samsung USB Driver: If you are looking for the original USB Driver for your device, then head over to Download Samsung USB Driver page.

[*] Credits: Root Genius Application was created by SJRoot (Developer). So full credit goes to them for sharing the tool for free.