How to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

October 15, 2014

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This guide will show you how to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini phone.

Disclaimer: KnowIT is not responsible for rooting the Android device in any way. Before performing any of these steps make sure you back up your Android device completely.

What do you need to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini?

In order to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini you will need the following:

  • The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini you wish to root in your hand

Step 1 – Install USB drivers onto your PC for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

In order for the device to be recognized when connected to your PC you must first download and install the Alcatel USB drivers for your PC which you can get from here.

After downloading, save the file, extract it and run the setup program to install the USB drivers.

Step 2 – Download the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini rooting tool

To root the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini you need to download and install Kingo root which you can get from here.

Download the rooting program and install it on to your PC.

Step 3 – Root the Alcatel Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

Now we are ready to root the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini phone.

Run the Kango rooting application you installed from step 3 and connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini to your PC.

Wait for the rooting tool to recognize the device.  Once it has been recognized click the Root button and wait for the process to complete.

Once it has been completed successfully click Finish and then disconnect the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini from your PC.

Restart the device and you should now see the SuperSU icon as a newly installed application which means you have successfully rooted the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.

Once this has been done you should successfully have root access on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.

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