This tutorial is about how to root Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat via CF-Auto-root package and odin.
Galaxy S3 is a bit older but one of the most sold device in the market. The device is equipped decent specification and best hardware of it’s time because Samsung shifted from dual core to quad core technology. Multiple variants of Galaxy S3’s were sold including the carrier bonded like this Sprint, Verizon and T-mobile etc while some were sold globally as international variant. The device has become obsolete but some carrier still releasing firmware updates as security updates for it.
The last major update Android 4.4.2 KitKat that Samsung rolled our for it, so if you are running on KitKat firmware and wish to get root access on your device then you are at the right place. Just go ahead and follow the detailed instructions to root Sprint Galaxy S3 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Note: Sprint Galaxy S3 can be easily rooted via Chainfire’s Auto root package, rooting your device requires flashing the CF-Auto root package via Odin so the process is almost same for every Samsung device. We don’t need to change it for every device, we have already followed the same process for other devices as well.
Process to root Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Disclaimer: Follow the guide on your own risk, the writer would not be responsible if you damage your device during the process nor we are forcing you to perform the flashing process. Don’t proceed if you think you can’t follow the instructions carefully.
Before you begin:
Your device must be charged minimum 60% to avoid shut down during process.
You will lose the warranty once your device gets root access.
Back up important data including contacts, messages, WhatsApp conversation and even call logs. Click here to see how to create a Nandroid backup.
Enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings > Developer options > USB Debugging
Downloads section:
Download and install the latest USB drivers for Samsung on PC. Click here
Download latest Odin 3.12.3. Click here
Download CF-Auto-root for Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710. Click here
Process to root Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Turn off your phone completely.
Now reboot your device into Download Mode, to do so follow this guide.
Once in download Mode, follow this guide to flash the CF-Auto-root package via Odin.
That’s all! If you have successfully rooted your Sprint Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware, give us your feedback and stay tuned for more updates.
