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How to Root and Install TWRP on Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 LTE

DJ | | Root/ Samsung

We’ve already covered up rooting guide for GSM Galaxy S3 and all other variants, yet the one that is still in lane, is the Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 LTE. The question that might just strike is “Why would I need root?”, and shall I say “Why not!”. Everything you need, to explore your device’s boundaries begins here through this guide.

Say, you need to remove pre-loaded bloatware from your device, you need to alter the system’s CPU freq and other measures, you need to move apps from your Internal to external storage to save space, you will eventually need to root. It not only lets to perform such functions but also makes you the actual owner of the device having complete control over it and makes it eligible to flash Custom ROMs and Kernels. Another important prospect is a Custom Recovery, which aids you in flashing any custom zip files.

The Nexus line of devices follow some easy procedure by directly flashing the SuperSU binaries, HTC devices needs their own tools and so does others. Samsung, since the beginning of the Android career used the very famous Odin tool and hence it does play the most important role here. By using our guide, you can root and install TWRP on Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 LTE very easily.. Lets get it started!

Warning!

  • Rooting voids warranty, DroidViews or any of its community members do not encourage rooting and are not responsible for any damage to your device. Perform everything at your own risk.
  • This guide is meant only and only for Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 4G LTE, do not attempt to try this on any other variant or device

Prerequisites

Root Galaxy S3 GT-I9305

  1. Extract CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.zip to the desktop.
  2. Switch off your device. Press Volume Down, Home and Power button altogether until you see the warning triangle. Now press the Volume Up button to enter into Download Mode.
  3. Now connect your device to the PC via USB cable.
  4. Run Odin3 v3.07.exe with Administrator privileges.
  5. You will see the COM port number in the ID: COM box, which means the connection has been established successfully.
  6. In the Odin window, click on the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5
  7. Make sure Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked.
  8. Click on the Start button to initiate the process and observe the on-going process in the Message screen on the bottom-left of the Odin window.
  9. Once the process is complete, you will be indicated by a PASS!/RESET message.

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Install TWRP on Galaxy S3 GT-I9305

  1. Switch off your device. Press Volume Down, Home and Power button altogether until you see the warning triangle. Now press the Volume Up button to enter into Download Mode.
  2. Now connect your device to the PC via USB cable.
  3. Run Odin3 v3.07.exe with Administrator privileges
  4. You will see the COM port number in the ID: COM box, which means the connection has been established successfully.
  5. In the Odin window, click on the PDA button and select the openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-i9305.tar
  6. Make sure Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked.
  7. Click on the Start button to initiate the process and observe the on-going process in the Message screen on the bottom-left of the Odin window.
  8. Once the process is complete, you will be indicated by a PASS message.

You may now disconnect your device and reboot it. It was easy, wasn’t it? Just a few steps and you’re good to go. If you’ve come across any issues while performing these processes, give us a comment below and we’ll put the best to help.

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