How To Root All Samsung Android Phones using ROOT Genius?

This tutorial will help you root almost all your Samsung Android Smartphones (both galaxy series and others) in a couple of simple steps. All you need is the Root Genius app which will do the trick.

Please note that rooting may void your device warranty (can regain warranty by unrooting). SamsungSFour.Com will not be liable for any damage caused as result of the below given steps. Kindly proceed at your own risk.

Before proceeding with the any of the steps below, make sure that your device is at least charged to 80% of battery power and you have made a backup of all your personal files including contacts, photos, and what ever it is on the phone memory.

Steps To Root Your Samsung Android Smartphone (All Models)

1. Download the "Root Genius" software from the below given link,

Download Root Genius

2. Now open the Root Genius software and you will get a similar screen like the one below,

3. Now enable "USB Debugging Mode" on your device and connect it to your PC using the USB cable.

This happens when you connect and click "Next".

4. Once your device is properly connected with the PC the below screen appears.

5. Now you are all set, just click "Root it" button in the Root Genius window and you can see the below screen.

6. Once you click "Root it" everything will happen automatically without any intervention from you. Once the process is completed you can always confirm a successful root by checking the "KingUser" app in the menu.

If it's there then your device is successfully rooted with superuser privileges......Enjoy the maximum out of it.

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If you have faced any issues while rooting your Samsung Android Smartphone, please feel free to post it in the comment section below, don't worry I will help you as fast I can.

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Niranjan

2015-05-22 09:26

i have samsung galaxy j 1 please help me out. I tried to root it but it says root failed such a tough phone.

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Thomass

2015-05-22 16:21

Quoting Niranjan:

i have samsung galaxy j 1 please help me out. I tried to root it but it says root failed such a tough phone.

Please try this method; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-root-all-samsung-galaxy-smartphones-without-pc.html

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Osas

2015-05-14 22:15

my samsung s4 i9500 is not rooting, i have used kingo root, iroot, superone click, i just tried root genius, not successful please what could be the cause.

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Thomass

2015-05-15 08:16

Quoting Osas:

my samsung s4 i9500 is not rooting, i have used kingo root, iroot, superone click, i just tried root genius, not successful please what could be the cause.

Please try this steps; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s4-i9505-i9500.html

May be your bootloader is locked.

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Reyn

2015-05-11 09:51

Will this tripped the knox warranty counter on Samsung phone? (I use Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200)

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Thomass

2015-05-11 16:26

Quoting Reyn:

Will this tripped the knox warranty counter on Samsung phone? (I use Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200)

Yes.

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Reyn

2015-05-11 06:26

Will this trip the knox warranty on samsung phone? (I use Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200)

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Rituporna Das

2015-05-03 18:20

If you have root package of Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 SM-G313HU. If you send me i am ever grateful to you. Thank you.

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supreme

2015-06-05 08:42

plz help me to root s duos 3 gm g313hu

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Thomas

2015-04-02 16:17

Quoting khan:

:sad: can i easily root my samsung galaxy grand prime with android kitkat 4.4.4 plz anybody tell plzzzzz!!

Please try this ; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-grand-prime-sm-g530f-on-kitkat-4-4-4.html
Confirm your model number.

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khan

2015-04-01 20:27

:sad: can i easily root my samsung galaxy grand prime with android kitkat 4.4.4 plz anybody tell plzzzzz!!

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Thomas

2015-03-02 15:45

Quoting Mohd Rafi:

Sir, can I root galaxy s4 GT-19500 official lollipop ver 5.0.1 with root genius

Please try this one; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-root-or-unroot-your-samsung-galaxy-smartphone-all-models.html

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Mohd Rafi

2015-03-02 05:50

Sir, can I root galaxy s4 GT-19500 official lollipop ver 5.0.1 with root genius

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Thomas

2015-01-29 19:36

Quoting vasu:

i am not able to root my samsung grand (GT-I9082) running 4.2.2, the things gets messed up when it reaches 85%
after installing some software.

Could you please tell me the exact error.

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vasu

2015-01-29 15:17

i am not able to root my samsung grand (GT-I9082) running 4.2.2, the things gets messed up when it reaches 85%
after installing some software.

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Thomas

2015-01-13 15:21

Quoting Mike:

Quoting Thomas:
Quoting Mike:
Hi,
I wanna ask after root samsung grand 2 sm-g7106 can install google play store and download games and apps from it?
Thanks

I don't quite understand what you meant by that? Please explain. :sad:

Hi,
what i mean is after i rooted the my samsung grand 2 sm-g7106, can I install google play store and can download apps and games from google play store.
thanks :lol:

Of course you can do that.

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Mike

2015-01-13 06:45

Quoting Thomas:

Quoting Mike:
Hi,
I wanna ask after root samsung grand 2 sm-g7106 can install google play store and download games and apps from it?
Thanks

I don't quite understand what you meant by that? Please explain. :sad:

Hi,
what i mean is after i rooted the my samsung grand 2 sm-g7106, can I install google play store and can download apps and games from google play store.
thanks :lol:

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Thomas

2015-01-12 18:20

Quoting Mike:

Hi,
I wanna ask after root samsung grand 2 sm-g7106 can install google play store and download games and apps from it?
Thanks

I don't quite understand what you meant by that? Please explain. :sad:

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Mike

2015-01-12 15:27

Hi,
I wanna ask after root samsung grand 2 sm-g7106 can install google play store and download games and apps from it?
Thanks

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Thomas

2015-01-01 19:32

Quoting sharjeel:

please how i can finished boot loop from GT-s5830i

Try this; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-resolve-android-boot-loop.html

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sharjeel

2015-01-01 19:30

please how i can finished boot loop from GT-s5830i

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Thomas

2014-12-31 19:53

Quoting Andrew:

Will it work with Samsung galaxy grand 2 SM-G7102? IT IS ANDROID VERSION 4.4.2 pls notify me and do we need pc for the root?

No it will not work.

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Andrew

2014-12-31 13:20

Will it work with Samsung galaxy grand 2 SM-G7102? IT IS ANDROID VERSION 4.4.2 pls notify me and do we need pc for the root?

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Thomas

2014-12-17 15:41

Quoting sem:

Hi. i'm not sure if my last comment got posted as I can't see it. I have a galaxy trend lite, s-gt7390. the programme does not see my phone, even after various installs of drivers. i was trying with cydia impactor, which reconised the phone once, then gave an error and does not se the phone anymore. I have no problem backing the phone up with Kies. please help as i would love to get rid of the google apps never and will never use. thanks for all your help and apologises if this is a second post.

I didin't quite understood your first requirement. How ever this method is not compatible with your phone.

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sem

2014-12-17 10:02

Hi. i'm not sure if my last comment got posted as I can't see it. I have a galaxy trend lite, s-gt7390. the programme does not see my phone, even after various installs of drivers. i was trying with cydia impactor, which reconised the phone once, then gave an error and does not se the phone anymore. I have no problem backing the phone up with Kies. please help as i would love to get rid of the google apps never and will never use. thanks for all your help and apologises if this is a second post.

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Thomas

2014-12-15 15:41

Quoting WIko:

Will it work with a Wiko Slide plz??

:lol: No my friend, these tutorials are only for Samsung Galaxy Series Smartphones. Please check the root genius website for further information.

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Thomas

2014-12-15 15:37

Quoting Pravin Singh:

buddy its nt happening yar.....the images shown uppr,only till that part its doing good bt after dat it says root failed and says such a tough phone....mine is samsung galaxy mega gt I9152,wat to do yar...pls reply asap...need u root

Can you tell me your firmware version. Don't worry we can together solve this issue. In the mean time try to install Samung USB drivers and enable USB debugging on your device.

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WIko

2014-12-15 13:35

Will it work with a Wiko Slide plz??

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Pravin Singh

2014-12-15 05:39

buddy its nt happening yar.....the images shown uppr,only till that part its doing good bt after dat it says root failed and says such a tough phone....mine is samsung galaxy mega gt I9152,wat to do yar...pls reply asap...need u root

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Thomas

2014-12-06 14:58

Quoting michael:

Will this work with my Samsung galaxy S4 mini GT-I9190

No my friend.

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michael

2014-12-06 10:36

Will this work with my Samsung galaxy S4 mini GT-I9190

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Thomas

2014-11-29 19:33

Quoting jhon:

i have samsung galaxy grand neo GT-I9060 please help
when i try to root it it says root failed such a tough phoene

This phone is not compatible. Try this method instead; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-enter-samsung-galaxy-smartphone-in-recovery-mode-all-models.html

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Thomas

2014-11-29 19:31

Quoting anonymous16:

Will it work on samsung galaxy s dous 3 (SM-G313HU) WITH 4.4.2 KITKAT?if not do you know any other method?
Plz reply :-|

No it will not work. We don't have a method right now but will post soon.

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sohanbhatta

2015-04-20 13:20

is there any other method for rooting this device....plese

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jhon

2014-11-29 02:33

i have samsung galaxy grand neo GT-I9060 please help
when i try to root it it says root failed such a tough phoene

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anonymous16

2014-11-29 01:25

Will it work on samsung galaxy s dous 3 (SM-G313HU) WITH 4.4.2 KITKAT?if not do you know any other method?
Plz reply :-|

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Thomas

2014-11-26 15:53

Quoting Pranav:

Even for my grand duos i9082 it says "root failed such a tough phone"

Try to install the USB drivers and enable USB debugging on your device. Then try again.

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Pranav

2014-11-26 09:51

Even for my grand duos i9082 it says "root failed such a tough phone"

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Thomas

2014-11-23 15:25

Quoting Peter:

how can i root my Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 DuoS G7508Q?

This method is not supported. I will post a dedicated tutorial for this soon.

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Peter

2014-11-22 18:35

how can i root my Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 DuoS G7508Q?

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Thomas

2014-11-20 11:59

Quoting fhariz:

can i root my samsung tab 3 gt-p5220 running on 4.4.2 android using this apps

No it's not, you try this tutorial instead; http://www.samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10-1-p5220-on-kitkat-4-4-2.html

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fhariz

2014-11-19 19:09

can i root my samsung tab 3 gt-p5220 running on 4.4.2 android using this apps

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Thomas

2014-11-19 15:29

Quoting Chandrakanth:

It shows "root failed such a tough phone"
What could be the problem?

You didn't mentioned your phone name and model number. :-)

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Chandrakanth

2014-11-18 21:40

It shows "root failed such a tough phone"
What could be the problem?

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Thomas

2014-11-17 15:55

Quoting Anonymous:

Will it work with SM P900.

Sorry. No :-|

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Anonymous

2014-11-16 19:32

Will it work with SM P900.

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Thomas

2014-11-16 15:19

Quoting root sm-n7505?:

does it work on sm-n7505?

No...

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root sm-n7505?

2014-11-16 12:22

does it work on sm-n7505?

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Thomas

2014-11-13 19:46

Quoting dharma:

Yes thomas

Looks like your model is note supported.

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dharma

2014-11-13 14:03

Yes thomas

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Thomas

2014-11-13 13:27

Quoting dharma:

I am grand duos i9082 user i have done all the things right but root genius always say sorry very tough phone

Did you enabled usb debugging?

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dharma

2014-11-12 17:28

I am grand duos i9082 user i have done all the things right but root genius always say sorry very tough phone

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Thomas

2014-11-03 18:32

Quoting Sayan:

My phone is Galaxy Trend II GT-S7898I, root genius always ends with sorry tough phone.. I've done everything right as written above.

Install Samsung USB drivers and enable USB debugging on your device and try again.

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Gh0stnY

2014-10-31 15:58

:D Thanks for all ..
I work for me

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Thomas

2014-10-26 20:30

Quoting gaurav:

Hii iam gaurav after launching root genius when i connect my galaxy ace . It shows failed to install drivers.pls help me...

Please install Samsung USB drivers concerned to your device and retry.

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Thomas

2014-10-26 20:26

Quoting Abhinav:

Dude I have samsung galaxy grand duos.. root genius always ends with sorry tough phone.. nd my usb debugging is active and all the drivers are also present. Antivirus on pc is also deactivated. Now why am I not able to root my phone with root genius.

Only grand duos i9082 model is supported.

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gaurav

2014-10-26 12:43

Hii iam gaurav after launching root genius when i connect my galaxy ace . It shows failed to install drivers.pls help me...

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Abhinav

2014-10-26 11:47

Dude I have samsung galaxy grand duos.. root genius always ends with sorry tough phone.. nd my usb debugging is active and all the drivers are also present. Antivirus on pc is also deactivated. Now why am I not able to root my phone with root genius.

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Thomas

2014-10-25 18:19

Quoting morth:

I use samsung galaxy grand dous GT i9082. I rooted my phone using the above method. Now can I install a custom rom on my phone . Actually I feel like my phone is kind of half rooted! :-(

Yes you can install a custom rom....no issues. But why do you feel like you are half rooted :cry: Install this app and check the root status of your phone....https://play.google.com/store/apps/detail s?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en

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morth

2014-10-25 17:44

I use samsung galaxy grand dous GT i9082. I rooted my phone using the above method. Now can I install a custom rom on my phone . Actually I feel like my phone is kind of half rooted! :-(

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Thomas

2014-10-12 15:48

Quoting eron:

Hi please include Samsung galaxy Nexus i9250
Thankyou

I will let you know once included.

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eron

2014-10-11 23:55

Hi please include Samsung galaxy Nexus i9250
Thankyou

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Thomas

2014-10-08 17:16

Quoting shekhar:

Can't root my Samsung s duos 7562 using root genius...please help

That is because it is not compatible, please check the above list.

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shekhar

2014-10-08 14:39

Can't root my Samsung s duos 7562 using root genius...please help

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Thomas

2014-10-04 10:12

Quoting Abu:

Thehetd is Hi frnd
i am abu
I cant connect to pc bcoz my usb pin is broken
Is there is any other root genius for Android in apk file

You didn't mentioned your phone model number :-)

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Abu

2014-10-04 08:33

Thehetd is Hi frnd
i am abu
I cant connect to pc bcoz my usb pin is broken
Is there is any other root genius for Android in apk file

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Thomas

2014-09-28 16:44

Quoting Mubarak:

Hi i have samsung galaxy grand i9082 when i rooted ,it start to root and at it last it show tough phone root failed so pls tell how i rooted my phone if any link is there tell to pls

Did you enabled "USB Debugging" on your phone. Also install the USB drivers and try again it will work.. :-)

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Mubarak

2014-09-26 13:55

Hi i have samsung galaxy grand i9082 when i rooted ,it start to root and at it last it show tough phone root failed so pls tell how i rooted my phone if any link is there tell to pls

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Thomas

2014-09-25 07:31

Quoting vik:

when i root my s duos by root genies it show your device is rooted but device is not root

That is because your phone is not a compatible model for this method. Please check the list above. :-|

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vik

2014-09-25 05:41

when i root my s duos by root genies it show your device is rooted but device is not root

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Thomas

2014-09-23 06:57

Quoting Lucito:

what compatible rooting process that will work for my samsung galaxy s3 mini GT-i8200. I tried rootgenius but not successful.

Great appreciation will be given if you can help me.

Thanks

Try this http://samsungsfour.com/tutorials/how-to-root-or-unroot-your-samsung-galaxy-smartphone-all-models.html
If it's not working please let me know, I will post a dedicated tutorial ASAP.

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Lucito

2014-09-23 06:53

what compatible rooting process that will work for my samsung galaxy s3 mini GT-i8200. I tried rootgenius but not successful.

Great appreciation will be given if you can help me.

Thanks

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Thomas

2014-09-13 17:52

Quoting sounak:

It does not work with GALAXY CORE GT-I8262...It cant connect it. It shows CONNECTING and get back to the 1st page.

Two things can cause this First please check whether the USB debugging is enabled on your phone, if it's enabled then install/re-install Samsung USB drivers and try to do the steps again. Your issue will be resolved. Thanks.

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sounak

2014-09-13 17:16

It does not work with GALAXY CORE GT-I8262...It cant connect it. It shows CONNECTING and get back to the 1st page.

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harshit Garg

2014-09-10 13:25

It is not compatible with samsung galaxy grand duos. Remove from list. Not working on samsung galaxy grand

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Thomas

2014-08-12 16:33

Quoting manish sarkar:

its not working properly in my samsung galaxy star gt 5282...its conect...but when i tap root...its automatic swich off my phone...and after swich on...2min letter its say its touph phone...i need root plez help...

Dear friend, did you checked the compatibility list. star gt 5282 is not a compatible model. This method works only on the above given list of phones...sorry..

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manish sarkar

2014-08-12 04:05

its not working properly in my samsung galaxy star gt 5282...its conect...but when i tap root...its automatic swich off my phone...and after swich on...2min letter its say its touph phone...i need root plez help...

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