S4 Mini (i9195) - Bootlooping, wipe cache failed

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AC Question

Hi,

I hard bricked my S4 mini (would not respond to anything) but then did a debrick image and it it now at least showing life. It's stuck in boot loop (Samsung screen). I've followed instructions to get to recovery mode but when I wiped the cache it didn't work. What are the next options? I don't want to do a factory reset as not everything is backed up.

I have read some things about rooting but I don't really know what that is or if I need to try that.

Thanks