Can I root Samsung S3 GT-i9300 Baseband version XXELLA..?

[mhikee]

Hello guys. Question can I root my samsung S3 GT-i9300 with
baseband version: I9300XXELLA
kernel version: 3.0.31-836582 se.infra@SEP-97 #1
Build number: JZ054K.I9300XXEMA2
android version: 4.1.2
and also can I upgrade to the latest version of jellybean 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 ?

 

[WorzelGummage]

Yes, you can root your phone. One of the most popular roots is CF-Root and is very easy to do. Follow the link for download links and step by step instructions.

[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager - xda-developers

You can upgrade to 4.2 when it's officially released later this year or you can flash a leaked 4.2.2 firmware from the following page.

Exclusive: I9300XXUFME7 ? Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean leaked firmware for the Galaxy S3 | SamMobile

 

[pravin_bhudiya]

have you tried it with Quick Root V 4.1 : may be it can solve your problem: Download here : Quick Root V 4.1 - Download - 4shared