I just got the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3. I have researched for the last 3 days and it seams like there are many different ways to root this phone. Looks like CWM and TWMP are also already available for the phone. The phone is actually not mine its a good friends. I am looking for a root tutorial that is safe. I don't want to have to re flash firmware or get it stuck in boot loops.
I have come across a few ways to root the phone:
1. Is the redmondpie.com version located here Root Galaxy S3 On Android 4.1.2 [How-To Tutorial] | Redmond Pie
But it says "your Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 is now rooted on the latest XXEMC2 firmware" at the end of it.
2. There is also the SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT located here [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [SPR] - xda-developers
3. Then there is the tutorial on this site located here http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-galaxy-s-iii-rooting-roms-hacks/203615-guide-updated-how-root-your-sprint-galaxy-s3.html
But I need the drivers for windows 7 I am not using windows 8.
In some of the rooting tutorials you need to know the build number and or the firmware. I do not know how to find out that information.
Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to go about rooting this phone. And also can I just install CWM or TWRP and the flash a root kit through that?
Please any information or guidance would help.
Thank you!
I have come across a few ways to root the phone:
1. Is the redmondpie.com version located here Root Galaxy S3 On Android 4.1.2 [How-To Tutorial] | Redmond Pie
But it says "your Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 is now rooted on the latest XXEMC2 firmware" at the end of it.
2. There is also the SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT located here [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [SPR] - xda-developers
3. Then there is the tutorial on this site located here http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-galaxy-s-iii-rooting-roms-hacks/203615-guide-updated-how-root-your-sprint-galaxy-s3.html
But I need the drivers for windows 7 I am not using windows 8.
In some of the rooting tutorials you need to know the build number and or the firmware. I do not know how to find out that information.
Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to go about rooting this phone. And also can I just install CWM or TWRP and the flash a root kit through that?
Please any information or guidance would help.
Thank you!