S4 mini that keeps crashing but won't root!

[Luke Southern]

Had a brand new s4 mini that keeps crashing shortly after use. Been trying to root it but it won't have it.

 

[Wm7Long]

...brand new s4 mini...

What model?

...trying to root...

What method are you using?

Mine is a GT-I9190, rooted using RootKit_v1 by arco68 at xda-developers.com over a year ago. It went well, though it trip'd KNOX to 0x1. So updates have to be via flashing custom (i.e. un-official) ROMs, which is okay with me. Still on stock 4.2.2, but looking forward to being done with a project on my device real soon, allowing me to play a bit.

 

[Luke Southern]

trying the odin method

 

[Luke Southern]

in cwp recovery mode it comes up with rooting then super su but right at the end it says recovery stock

 

[Wm7Long]

trying the odin method

I also used Odin, but only to install ClockworkMod recovery. After that, I disconnected from desktop PC. And then used CWM to install S4mini_RootKit_v1.zip from SD card. Complete procedure is outlined here:

[RECOVERY][ROOT] Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini 3G (… | Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini | XDA Forums

 

[Wm7Long]

...at the end it says recovery stock

So maybe you now have a rooted version of the stock ROM? That's what I have. Couldn't verify that root access was available until after granting Super User permission to Total Commander. Since then, I can navigate from root to any file and make changes including permissions. Have install'd Xposed modules, allowing desired changes to OS and also to downloaded apps.

 

[Luke Southern]

i really dont know where im going wrong just need to install kitkat as phone keeps crashing in software.

 

[Wm7Long]

...phone keeps crashing in software.

I suppose you have tried already to clear cached data from apps that are crashing. If not, use Application Manager for this. Or better, go into Recovery Mode and clear all cached data, dalvic too. If these steps fail, there's still the last resort: Factory Reset

 

[Luke Southern]

Have all ready tried all these steps and it keeps crashing after barely any use

 

[beagle82]

Have all ready tried all these steps and it keeps crashing after barely any use

Do you have root access yet?

 

[Luke Southern]

i think so

 

[beagle82]

i think so

Install root checker from the play store to confirm that