Trying to do this from my Macbook, I know you don't know of anyone who has successfully done so yet. I've downloaded Heimdall and the other files as per your tutorial, only question I have is about the drivers that I need to first install. As they are an .exe, is there any way I could get a .dmg version of them as I'm assuming they will still be needed to make this work. Sorry if this is a dumb question first time rooting anything...
According to samsung tech support they don't have drivers for the MAC... Below is my conversation with online support....
Margaret: Hi, thank you for contacting Samsung Technical Support. How may I help you today?
Visitor: Yes, I am looking for drivers for the SPH-L710RWBSPR. I am looking for MAC drivers. all I see are windows drivers.
Margaret: I understand that you are looking for MAC drivers.
Margaret: I will provide you with the information.
Visitor: thanks
Margaret: You are welcome.
Margaret: For MAC PC, Google? offers a free Android? File Transfer application. Please install the Android transfer on the MAC.
Visitor: I am rooting my device I need drivers.
Margaret: Samsung doesn't recommend to root the device. However, to connect the phone to the MAC , you have to install Android transfer on the MAC PC>
Visitor: thanks
Margaret:
Android.com
From what I gather, you may need to borrow a friends computer.