In this article, we will guide you through the process of rooting the Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 GT-I8200 smartphone using Root Genius Application.
What is Rooting?
Rooting on a Samsung phone means gaining root access, basically becoming the “superuser” or administrator of the device’s operating system. It allows you to bypass the restrictions that Samsung and Google place on the phone, giving you full control over system files, settings, and apps that are normally locked.
How to root Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 GT-I8200?
To root your Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 GT-I8200, you will need the Root Application and the Samsung USB Driver. Before proceeding, make sure your device meets all the prerequisites listed below.
Prerequisites
- Charge your device to at least 20-40%.
- A working Windows PC or laptop and a USB cable.
- Download and install the Samsung USB Driver.
- Download and extract the Root Genius Application.
Disclaimer: androidmtk.com is not responsible for any damage to your device that may occur during or after following this guide. Please proceed with caution.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 GT-I8200
- Enable USB Debugging on your Smartphone. To enable USB debugging, Open Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Tick to Enable.
- Open Root Genius Application. Once the Root Genius Application is launched, Connect your Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 GT-I8200 device to the computer.
- Once Your device is connected to the computer, Root Genius will automatically detect it and enable the Root Button.
- Click on the Root Now button to begin the rooting process.
- Now, Root Genius will automatically Root the device.
- Once the Rooting process is completed, you will be able to see the Success Message at the End.
(Developer Options are hidden for Android 4.2.2 and above. Go to Settings > About Phone > Built Number > Tap on it 5-8 times to display this option).
Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy Mini S3 GT-I8200 smartphone is now Rooted. You can also verify the root status of your device by using the Root Checker App.
Notes
- No data loss process: Your Phone Data like contacts, pictures, videos, music and etc will be not affected with the above method.
- RootGenius Android App: You can also root your Android Device through the official RootGenius Android App. If you wish, you can download the RootGenius Android App from here.
- 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: RootGenius is created and distributed by SJRoot (Developer), so full credit goes to them for sharing the Application for free.
