Root and Install TWRP recovery on Galaxy J3

TWRP recovery is now available for the Samsung Galaxy J3 Android smartphone. This one is the official TWRP recovery, not the modified or unofficial. All credit goes to the TEAMWIN team to releasing the TWRP recovery for the Galaxy J3 Smartphone. Now with the help of this TWRP recovery, you can quickly flash the Super SU Zip file and rooted your phone. Here in this guide, i will show you how to TWRP recovery on Galaxy J3 and get the root access.

Note: Make sure you backup all important files on your phone before proceeding.

Install Galaxy J3 TWRP recovery and get Root

1. Download & save the Galaxy J3 TWRP recovery .tar file from here

2. Now Download Odin 3.10.7 here to flash the recovery file on your phone. Unzip the folder

3. Now Enable OEM unlock on Your phone. To do this go to Settings » About phone » and tap “Build number” seven times to enable “Developer options”.

Now back to the Settings page,> “Developer options”. Under Developer options, look for “Enable OEM unlock” checkbox/toggle and make sure you Check it or turn it ON.

4. Boot Galaxy J3 in download mode. To do this turn off your android. Press and hold “Home + Power + Volume down” buttons for a few seconds until you see a warning screen.

Now press the Volume Up on the warning screen to accept it and boot into Download mode.

5. Once your phone in download mode, use the USB cable to connect your phone to the PC.

6. Now run the ODIN.exe file that you downloaded above.

7. On the ODIN screen, you will see the “Added!!” message.

8. Now click on the AP tab on Odin window and select the TWRP recovery .tar file that you downloaded for your device.

NOTE: on- Don’t select or check any other option in the ODIN screen.

9. Click the Start button in Odin and wait for it to finish the process.

10. Once the flashing process is done, you will see the pass message on the Odin screen.

Your device will automatically reboot when Odin is done flashing. You can then disconnect your device.

11. Now to root the phone. Download SuperSU v2.78 (latest) here and save the zip file on your phone.

12. Boot your device into TWRP recovery. Switch off your Phone and hold “Home + Power + Volume Up” buttons for a few seconds and as soon as you see your device’ logo on-screen, release three buttons altogether. Your device will boot into TWRP recovery.

13. Tap on “Install” and select the SuperSU zip file and flash the same on your phone to get the root access.

14. Once SuperSU is flashed, you’ll get “Reboot System” option, select it.

That’s it! Now your phone is rooted, and TWRP recovery installed on Galaxy J3

Easy Guide to Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4

We all know that TWRP recovery is one of the best recovery for the Rooted Android devices. The new TWRP Recovery has the nice touch user interface which is really useful to all rooted android users to install Custom ROMs and install mod files on the android mobile and smartphone. So in simple words we can say that without Custom recovery TWRP recovery you can install custom ROMs on your android device and can’t do lots of customization on your device. So today in this guide we let you know how you can Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4, the guide is divided in two different categories one the Auto method and second the manual method. Both the methods are simple and easy to.

To use this guide you need a rooted Samsung Galaxy S 4, don’t know how to root your device here is thecomplete guide to root Galaxy S 4.

Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4

Before doing anything follow the below mention steps on you device:-

a) Take the Full Backup of your device with these application

b) Enable USB debugging mode on your device, read the guide here how to enable USB debugging mode.

c) Download and install Samsung Drivers from here.

After following the above mention steps and setting follow the below mention guide to root your device.

1st Method:- Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4 With GooManager Android Application

Step 1. Go to the Google play store from your Android device and install the GooManager.

Step 2. Once the installation is complete on your device, run the application on your Samsung Galaxy S 4. From the menu option of the application click on “Install OpenRecoveryScript”.

Step 3. Now from the next screen Choose “Yes”.

And Double-check that the end of the filename matches your device name and hit “Yes”.

AT&T Galaxy S4 = jflteatt
T-Mobile Galaxy S4 = jfltetmo
Sprint Galaxy S4 = jfltespr
Verizon Galaxy S4 = jfltevzw
GT-i9505 Galaxy S4 = jfltexx
Canadian Galaxy S4 = jfltecan
US Celluar Galaxy S4 = jflteusc

Now wait for some seconds to install the TWRP recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S 4. If the above mentioned method will not work on your device then try the below mention second method to install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4.

2nd Method:- Manually Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S4

Step 1. Download the TWRP recovery for Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 from here and Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 from here.

Step 2. After that Download the ODIN application on your desktop to flash the recovery on your device.

Step 3. Switch off your Galaxy S4. Boot the device into Download mode: reboot the phone by holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons simultaneously.

Step 4. Now run the ODIN application on your desktop and connect your Device to PC with USB cable and Odin will detect the SGS4 and ID:COM on Odin box will turn yellow along with an ADDED!! message.

Step 5. Now on the ODIN screen click PDA button and browse the TWRP recovery file that you downloaded on step 1.

Step 6. Next, ensure that the check boxes “Auto Reboot”, “F. Reset Time” and “PDA” are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not. Click the Start button and Wait for Android to boot.

Step 7. Now the installation process will take some and when the process is completed successfully, your Galaxy S4 will restart automatically and you will get a PASS message on Odin. Unplug your phone from computer.

That’s it, now you have installed TWRP recovery on your Samsung Galaxy S4. Now you can install custom ROMs on your Galaxy S4 with the help of TWRP recovery.

How to Manually Update Galaxy S3 to I9300XXUFME7 Android 4.2.2 Firmware

I9300XXUFME7 Android 4.2.2 Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S3 is released now, this one is the latest official firmware from the Samsung to Galaxy S 3 users. The new Firmware comes with some new features and some new improvements such as New S4 Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, two Unlock effects (Ripple and Light), Daydream, Driving mode, Full screen Samsung apps, New S-Voice (from S4) and more, As you can see the new Firmware is powered with some new Galaxy S 4 feature, which you can enjoy on your Samsung Galaxy S3 with this new latest I9300XXUFME7 Android 4.2.2 Firmware. So today in this guide we let you know How to Manually Update Galaxy S3 to I9300XXUFME7 Android 4.2.2 Firmware.

Samsung Galaxy S3 to I9300XXUFME7 Android 4.2.2 Firmware Details:-

Android Version: 4.2.2 – JDQ39 (Jelly Bean)
PDA: I9300XXUFME7
CSC: I9300OXAFME7
MODEM: I9300XXUFME7
Region: Open Europe
Carrier: Unbranded
Changelist: 702147 (Previous leak: I9300XXUFME3 = 611730)
Build Date: 21 May 2013

Manually Update Galaxy S3 to I9300XXUFME7 Android 4.2.2 Firmware

WARNINGS: This is a PRE-RELEASE firmware, Its same like the Official version but for testing purpose and it DOESN’T increase the binary counter nor changes the system state. Follow this guide at your own risk. HowToRootMobile.com won’t be responsible in case your device gets damaged in any other way during the process.

But before following this tutorial download the below mention files on your desktop and install it on your PC to follow the below guide and also enable some setting on your device.

a) Take the Full Backup of your device with these application

b) Enable USB debugging mode on your device, read the guide here how to enable USB debugging mode.

c) Download and install Samsung Drivers from here.

How to Manually Update Galaxy S3 GT I9300 with Official Jellybean 4.2.2 XXUFME7 Firmware

Step 1. First download the latest Android 4.2.2 I9300XXUFME7 Jelly Bean leak firmware for Samsung Galaxy S3 to the computer and extract it on your desktop to update your Galaxy S3.

Step 2. Now Download the ODIN flash tool on your desktop and extract the same on your desktop, you have to run this ODIN application on your PC to update your device with the latest firmware.

Step 3. Now turn off your Samsung Galaxy S3 mobile and enter in into download mode, to do this Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons and when a triangle appears on the phone screen. after that hit the Power button again to continue to enter Download Mode.

Step 4. Now you device is in download mode to flash the new firmware, now run the ODIN application and connect your device to PC with USB cable and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin. Now from the ODIN scree click the PDA button and browse the firmware file “I9300XXUFME7_I9300OXAFME7_I9300XXUFME7_HOME.tar.md5” that you downloaded on before on Step 1. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked on the ODIN application.

Step 5. Now hit the “Start” button from the ODIN screen and these will start the update process on your device.

Note: If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc) Boot your Galaxy S 3 into recovery mode (Home+ Power + Volume Up) Then from the recovery menu choose to wipe/factory reset. (This will delete all of your data including your device internal SD card). After that choose reboot and you should be good to go.

That’s it, now you Samsung Galaxy S3 mobile is updated with the latest Android 4.2.2 I9300XXUFME7 Firmware. Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issues.

Guide to Unroot/Unbrick Samsung Galaxy S 4 I9500, I9505

If you have the rooted Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505 android smartphone and want to unroot / unbrick your Galaxy S4 with Stock ROM. Yes it is possible, the process is simple and doesn’t take so much time. With the help of below guide you can unroot your Galaxy S4 and remove root completely so your phone is back to completely stock. The below mention guide will work on all Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & GT-I9505 device, so don’t bother to try it on other devices.

This guide is helpful to all those users who want to send there phone back to your carrier/Samsung from repair. But for this you FIRST need to reset your binary counter. You can do this with the Helps of Triangle Away Android Application, Run the Triangle Away application on your device before uprooting the device to to reset your binary counter. Currently the Triangle Away app supports the Galaxy S4 GT-i9505, Currently it DOES NOT support the GT-i9500!

Unroot Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500 i9505

IMPORTANT NOTE: Follow this guide at your own risk. HowToRootMobile.com won’t be responsible in case your device gets damaged in any other way during the process.

Before unrooting your Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505 follow the below mention steps on your Samsung Galaxy S4 android phone and install the latest drivers on your Windows PC to Follow the belwo mention guide, without these drivers you can’t unroot your device properly.

a) Take the Full Backup of your device with these application. So if you lost some of your data in the root process, then you can easily restore them from your backup file.

b) Enable USB debugging mode on your device, read the guide here how to enable USB debugging mode.

c) Download and install Samsung Drivers from here.

After these changes and driver installation on your PC, Follow this guide carefully and step by step to UnRoot your Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505. The guide is simple and easy to use and we tested this guide on our Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 and it works fine without any problem.

How to Unroot/Unbrick Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500, i9505

Step 1. Download the ODIN application on your computer and extract the Folder on your desktop, you have to use this application to unroot your device.

Step 2. Now you have Download the Latest Stock Official Firmware of Your Device. Download Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9500 Firmware and Download Samsung Galaxy S 4 i9505 firmware from here. Or You can find the firmware for your device from Sammobile.com. And extract the Folder on your desktop and you will get the “Home.tar” file on your desktop. You have to flash this file on your device with the help of ODIN>

Step 3. Turn of your Samsung Galaxy S 4 and enter in Download Mode, To do this hold down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together for about 5 seconds. When you see the warning screen, let go of all buttons then hit the Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download mode.

Step 4. Now your Samsung Galaxy S 4 is in download mode, connect you device with the computer via USB cable and run the ODIN application. Now from the ODIN application screen, click on pda (in odin) and choose the file “Home.tar” and check “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options and make sure that “Re-Partition” is unchecked.

Step 5. Click the Start button and Wait for Android to boot.

Step 6. The process will take few minutes to complete. Your phone will restart (First boot will take a longer time so don’t panic)

Once the device is rebooted successfully, now your device is unrooted

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500, I9505 with CF-Auto-Root

If you are the owner of Galaxy S4 I9500, I9505 android smartphone and looking for the guide How to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500, I9505. So today you are at the right place, in this post we will guide you how you can root your device with CF-Auto-Root method. With the helps of this method you can easily root your device and enjoy the benefits of rooting on your device such as you can install Custom ROMS, Removes unwanted system app, Customize your phone and enjoy lots of rooted application on your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500, I9505 device.

Below you can find two different guide one for the Galaxy S4 I9500 user and second for the Galaxy S4 I9505 users. Before following this guide do check the model number of your Galaxy S4, Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. After that follow the appropriate guide from the below.

Root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 I9505

Disclaimer: Follow this guide at your own risk. HowToRootMobile.com won’t be responsible in case your device gets damaged in any other way during the process.

Before doing anything follow the below mention steps on you device:-

a) Take the Full Backup of your device with these application

b) Enable USB debugging mode on your device, read the guide here how to enable USB debugging mode.

c) Download and install Samsung Drivers from here.

After following the above mention steps and setting follow the below mention guide to root your device.NOTE:- Again Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500

Step 1. Download the ODIN flash tool to Flash the Root files on your device and extract the folder on your desktop.

Step 2. Now Download the CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S4 I9500 from here and extract the folder on your desktop.

Step 3. After Downloading the both files on your desktop. Turn of your Device and enter in Download Mode, To do this hold down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together for about 5 seconds. When you see the warning screen, let go of all buttons then hit the Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download mode.

Step 4. Now Your Galaxy S4 I9500 is in download mode, connect the device with your computer via USB cable and Run the ODIN application on your desktop.

Step 5. Now in ODIN screen choose PDA, then browse the CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 file that you download on step 2. Next, ensure that the check boxes “Auto Reboot”, “F. Reset Time” and “PDA” are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not.

Step 6. Click the Start button and Wait for Android to boot.

Step 7. That’s it, now your device is fully rooted. If you want to install the Custom Recovery on your device, Download the Recovery from here and Flash it with the ODIN flash tool (Same method that you use to root your device)

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505

Step 1. Download the ODIN flash tool to Flash the Root files on your device and extract the folder on your desktop.

Step 2. Now Download the CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S4 I9505 from here and extract the folder on your desktop.

Step 3. After Downloading the both files on your desktop. Turn of your Device and enter in Download Mode, To do this hold down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together for about 5 seconds. When you see the warning screen, let go of all buttons then hit the Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download mode.

Step 4. Now Your Galaxy S4 I9505 is in download mode, connect the device with your computer via USB cable and Run the ODIN application on your desktop.

Step 5. Now in ODIN screen choose PDA, then browse the CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 file that you download on step 2. Next, ensure that the check boxes “Auto Reboot”, “F. Reset Time” and “PDA” are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not.

Step 6. Click the Start button and Wait for Android to boot.

Step 7. That’s it, now your device is fully rooted. If you want to install the Custom Recovery on your device, Download the Recovery from here and Flash it with the ODIN flash tool (Same method that you use to root your device)

Congratulation now your Galaxy S4 is rooted. 

How To Update Samsung Galaxy S4 With I9500DDUBMEA Android 4.2.2

Good news to all Indian Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 users, today Samsung officially released the new I9500DDUBMEA Android 4.2.2 firmware for Indian users. The update come with lots of new features such App to SD card support, Smearing issue fix, new Camera Firmware and more. You can get the new Update via KIES or Over the Air (OTA update) If you didn’t received the update till yet, then no need to worry in this guide we will help you to Update Samsung Galaxy S4 With I9500DDUBMEA Android 4.2.2 firmware. The update is about 343MB and is available Over-the-Air (OTA) in India, if you want to do it manually then you have to download the file near About 1.5 GB and flash it on your mobile with the help of ODIN flash tool.

Update Samsung Galaxy S4 With I9500DDUBMEA Android 4.2.2

Here are the Details of the Latest Samsung Galaxy S 4 Firmware, I9500XXUBMEA Firmware Details:

PDA: I9500XXUBMEA
CSC: I9500ODDBMEA
Modem: I9500DDUBMEA
Version: Android 4.2.2 JDQ39
Build Date: May 29th, 2013
Changelist: 768420

NOTE: Follow this guide at your own risk. HowToRootMobile.com won’t be responsible in case your device gets damaged in any other way during the process.

But before following this tutorial download the below mention files on your desktop and install and also enable some setting on your device.

a) Take the Full Backup of your device with these application

b) Enable USB debugging mode on your device, read the guide here how to enable USB debugging mode.

c) Download and install Samsung Drivers from here.

How To Manually Update Samsung Galaxy S4 With I9500DDUBMEA Firmware

Step 1. Download the ODIN flash Tool on your Desktop and extract the folder on your desktop.

Step 2. After this Download the latest Galaxy S4 Firmware I9500DDUBMEA on your desktop, Then extract the downloaded zip file. After extracting, you will either get one .tar / .tar.md5 file.

Step 3. Turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. To do this hold down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together for about 5 seconds. When you see the warning screen, let go of all buttons then hit the Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download mode.

Step 4. Now you Galaxy S 4 in Download Mode, connect the Device with Your PC via USB cable. When your device is connected, one of Odin ID:COM boxes will turn yellow and display the COM port number. See the screenshot below:

Step 5. Now in ODIN screen choose PDA, then browse the Galaxy S4 Firmware I9500DDUBMEA file that you download on step 2. Next, ensure that the check boxes “Auto Reboot”, “F. Reset Time” and “PDA” are the only check boxes checked and the rest are not.

Step 6. After this, hit the Start button from the ODIN screen, Now the Flash Process will take some time to update your device.

Once the process is completed your device will reboot. You can now disconnect from the PC and start using it. That’s it now your Samsung Galaxy S4 is update with the latest I9500DDUBMEA Android 4.2.2 firmware.