Root Galaxy Grand Prime Won't Root

jahocz · Aug 3, 2015

just got a galaxy grand prime. wasn't the latest greatest thing, which is what I wanted.... anyways it came loaded with the DT Ignite and it's just eating my data up..... i've tried to root it several different ways, each time it fails.. the phone is G530R4 and is running android 5.1.1

everything i've seen out there for rooting says the files are specifically for G530H models..

what's the deal with my G530R4

shamusnee · Aug 11, 2015

Just got one myself and found the same thing. What is the deal with the G530R4??

shamusnee · Aug 15, 2015

No thoughts or info on this?

AMOCO · Aug 15, 2015

Have you tried these methods?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/successfully-rooted-galaxy-grand-prime-t2935607
http://blog.flexispy.com/root-samsung-galaxy-grand-prime-sm-g530h/

shamusnee · Aug 15, 2015

I have, and I'm thinking jahocz has also. That's why I'm asking. Can't seem to find out what the difference is between the G530H and G530RA either. Googling 'root G530RA' gets you nothing but options such as you posted for the G530H, which does not work. Frustrating...

AMOCO · Aug 15, 2015

Looks like there are no devs working on root yet.

shamusnee · Aug 15, 2015

Yeah...just going to have to be patient .

jahocz · Aug 19, 2015

i'll keep bumping this

jahocz · Aug 26, 2015

bump,

Jfalls63 · Aug 26, 2015

If you don't want to wait for a better option, there are the one click pc root programs. The two I'm familiar with are Kingo Root and Root Genius. Both install their on superuser and are a beast to replace with something else. I haven't found anything that Root Genius can't root. It's best to wait for a root and custom recovery method but some devices don't have that option. I do know from running OS Monitor app that King User connected to servers in China a few times a day. What data was transferred is a good question. They are a option.

shamusnee · Aug 27, 2015

I tried Root Genius... 3 times. Chalk the SM-G530RA to one it can't root.
Giving Kingo a try... thanks for the info Jfalls63

Jfalls63 · Aug 27, 2015

Guess it's not the jack hammer it used to be. At least you won't have to deal with Kinguser. Kingo's superuser I know how to replace with SuperSu.

shamusnee · Aug 28, 2015

No joy with Kingo either. Just going to have to wait for a firmware upload. Thanks again!

Jfalls63 · Aug 28, 2015

Just curious, are you running any active anti virus apps while trying to root?

shamusnee · Aug 28, 2015

Good question, but no.

shamusnee · Aug 28, 2015

I did try to root it using Odin though and now it's Device Status is 'Custom'. Would that matter?

Jfalls63 · Aug 28, 2015

Think it means you tripped Knox counter when you flashed with Odin.As long as you don't try to warranty device, not a problem.

shamusnee · Sep 3, 2015

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/54499/G530R4TYU1AOF5_G530R4USC1AOF5_USC/

shamusnee · Sep 5, 2015

At least if rooting causes issues, the firmware is available. Still no root availability.

jahocz · Oct 13, 2015

shamusnee said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/54499/G530R4TYU1AOF5_G530R4USC1AOF5_USC/

so this didn't work for you?

shamusnee · Oct 13, 2015

jahocz said:
so this didn't work for you?

I honestly have no idea to root a phone using firmware such as this. Installing it using Odin did nothing root wise

James L · Oct 16, 2015

There's a thread on XDA for the "Trap kernel" different people have had success with different Galaxy Grand Prime models. I would post your question on that thread maybe someone can confirm or deny it working for that model.

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