Root [T-Mobile] Best rooting method for Galaxy SIII (G4) LTE?

[modelerrr]

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[Rukbat]

Are you talking about boot unlocked or SIM unlocked? SIM unlocking doesn't change the model number.

You do need the Samsung drivers installed. That has nothing to do with rooting, it's how your computer communicates with your phone.

If the phone is running Android 4.3 or lower, use Kingo to root it. If it's running 4.4.2 or higher, wait until someone comes out with a root exploit for it. (Kingo has stated that they aren't even going to try.)

 

[modelerrr]

Thanks Rukbat, my phone is running android 4.3 and came with the model number #SGH-T999L. I have the Samsung drivers installed, per my earlier (unsuccessful) root attempt. Can I assume Kingo replaces saferoot in this root process? Are the process steps the same? Thanks.

 

[Madbat]

I used towelroot.

 

[modelerrr]

Thanks, but Towelroot appears to work only for Android 4.4 (Kit Kat).
Mine has Jelly Bean (4.3) and I'm reluctant to upgrade because of all
the negativity I've heard about kk.

 

[Madbat]

Kitkat is awesome. And towelroot works on any device. I did my wife's galaxy victory (4.1.2 jellybean). Afterward just get SuperSU from the playstore. Then get flashify from playstore to flash a recovery img. No PC needed at all.

 

[modelerrr]

Sorry, I'm not following....towelroot's website specifies only works with Kit Kat. And what's with SuperSu & Flashify? Do these provide for work-arounds to allow installation of towelroot with a non-Kit Kat OS, or are these just nice-to-have add-ons, once phone is rooted?

 

[Madbat]

Towelroot will work. And if you don't know what SuperSU is, you might not want to root just yet. Do a little more research. Dont be afraid to ask questions. You have to have either SuperSU or superuser to manage root access of root apps. And I used flashify to install custom recovery which you need, to install Roms or kernels or other zip packages.

 

[modelerrr]

Madbat, I’m not sure what to think…towelroot’s website clearly specifies that it works on Kit Kat (4.4) only, and you say you’ve used it to root a 4.3 (jelly bean) phone. I don’t want to brick my phone doing something un-vetted, so how do you suggest I resolve this dilemma?

Re: Supersu & flashify, I’m unconcerned about them at this point. I want to root my S3 only to install a single app, Battery Life Fix For Galaxy S3 Or Any Android Devices Running A Jelly Bean Rom - YouTube to increase my woeful S3 battery life. Frankly, I couldn’t give a shit about anything else. My needs are basic & simple.
As a last rant, I’m disappointed with this forum, which seems incapable of responding to basic android user questions without either speaking in gibberish or recommending a plethora of research. I’m aware many questions become repetitive, but that’s no excuse for not providing clear, non-jargon answers, or at the least, pointing to a specific source for finding the answer.


However, I do appreciate your courtesy of replying!

 

[Madbat]

I used towelroot on jellybean. If you don't want to, don't. But you have to have SuperSU or superuser once rooted. It grants root access to any rooted app you're trying to use. If you don't want to use towelroot, just follow this guide http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=6290998 . I only suggested towelroot because its easy.
Towelroot can root any kernel made before June 3rd (almost all). It WILL root your s3.

 

[barnsey_2]

I've been all over xda... and madbat comes along and blows my mind. thank you much. modelerrr just listen to the guy. I just rooted and got superuser in less than 5 minutes with the same exact phone you have. THANK YOU AGAIN! why cant the xda forum make it this easy?

 

[Zooi Man]

@Madbat: Is this Towelroot going to work for my gt-I9305? (S3 LTE).