Root Samsung Galaxy S 3 on AT&T, T-Mobile & Sprint
Root Samsung Galaxy S 3: As everyone wants to roots its Samsung Galaxy S 3, so developers have found a way to root Samsung Galaxy S 3 on AT&T, T-Mobile & Sprint.
NOTE: Make sure to backup your personal data before carrying out following Samsung Galaxy S 3 root instructions.
Galaxy S 3 Rooting Disclaimer
Perform the Root steps at your own risk. as well as that you will probably void your warranty if you root your Galaxy S 3.
Requirements for Galaxy S 3 Root
- Samsung Galaxy S 3
- USB Data cable
- USB Drivers [from Samsung’s Website]
- CMW SuperUser v3.07 (DOWNLOAD)
- Odin3 v3.04 (DOWNLOAD)
- Fixboot.tar (DOWNLOAD)
Steps to Root Samsung Galaxy S 3
Step 1:
Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy S 3 from Samsung’s official website.
Step 2:
Debugging your Galaxy S 3 by going to “Open Settings” > “System” > select “Developer options” > check “USB Debugging“.
Step 3:
Connect your Samsung Galaxy S 3 to your computer by using USB cable and allow the USB drivers to install.
Step 4:
Download CMW SuperUser v3.07 zip file from above link and do not unzip it.
Step 5:
Copy and paste downloaded CMW SuperUser v3.07 zip file on to the Root of your Samsung Galaxy S 3’s internal storage. Do not unzip it.
Step 6:
Unplug you Samsung Galaxy S 3 from Computer.
Step 7:
Now switch off your Galaxy S 3.
Step 8:
Next, download Odin3 v3.04 from above link and extract it in a folder.
Step 9:
Download fixboot.tar from above link.
Step 10:
Reboot your Samsung Galaxy S 3 into download mode by holding down “Volume Down” + “Home” button and then “Power” button until Warning message is appeared and then press “Volume Up” button to continue.
Step 11:
Your Galaxy S 3 must be in download mode and showing a green colored Android and say Downloading. If it’s not, then switch off your Galaxy S 3 by pressing and holding down the “Power’ button and then try to do into Download mode again.
NOTE: DO NOT proceed until you’ve done so.
Step 12:
Open the folder where you have extracted Odin3 v3.04 and then run Odin3 v3.04.exe
Step 13:
Now connect your Samsung Galaxy S 3 to your computer by using USB Data cable
Step 14:
In Odin, the COM box to the left must be in blue color and saying Added!! in the Message area.
Step 15:
Click on ‘PDA’ and in the Open window that search to open the downloaded fixboot.tar file
Step 16:
Confirm that ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F. Reset Time’ are checked
Step 17:
Now click Start. After the process is finished your Samsung Galaxy S 3 should reboot automatically and there’ll be a green PASS! box in the upper left of the window. Now You can close Odin.
Step 18:
You have Stock Kernel, Now flash Recovery img from here
Step 19:
Do same steps as told above to flash this in Odin and then reboot into Recovery
Step 20:
Switch off your Galaxy S 3 and boot into Recovery mode by holding down ‘Volume Up’ + ‘Home’ buttons and then press ‘Power’ button until you are in Recovery mode saying CWM-based Recovery at the top of the screen.
Step 21:
Install CMW SuperUser_v3.07 which you have copied onto your Galaxy S 3’s internal memory.
Step 22:
Choose “Install zip from sdcard”
Step 23:
Choose “Choose zip from sdcard”
Step 24:
Choose ‘CWM_SuperUser_v3.0.7.zip’.
Step 25:
Choose “Yes” to begin installation process
Step 26:
Once the process is finished use the ‘Back’ arrow to go the main recovery screen and choose “reboot system now.”
Step 27:
Now install BusyBox app from Google Play Market. Once it Installed, grant it SuperUser permissions and it’ll advise you when to update.
Step 28:
Update your Binaries.
- Open the Superuser app
- Get into settings
- Choose Su binary under the General section towards the bottom of the list
- Select Update
Now you have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy S 3. Now enjoy…
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