How to Root and Install ClockworkMod Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini (GT-I9195)
The Galaxy S4 Mini, as its name signifies, is the slightly smaller version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and is a star in its own right. The device sports a 1.7GHz dual-core processor with a generous 1.5GB of RAM, an 8MP camera, and a 4.3-inch sAMOLED touchscreen display. As with its elder sibling, rooting this device is bound to give you much more functionality than the stock firmware and if this what you had in mind, the guide below should help you do it, and install ClockworkMod Recovery (so you can flash custom recoveries) in the process.
I. Before You Begin
1. Backing up everything you care about is a good idea before you start.
2. Charge your device to 75% or more before you begin to prevent unwanted shutdowns during the procedure.
II. Necessary Downloads
2. GT-I9195_MF5_870901_kernel.tar.zip [Link attached to this post]
3. recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.3-serranoltexx.tar.zip [Link attached to this post]
III. Flashing the Insecure Kernel
1. Extract Odin_v3.07.zip to a folder on your desktop.
2. From the extracted folder, double-click on Odin3 v3.07.exe to run the Odin application.
3. Click on the PDA tab, navigate to the location of GT-I9195_MF5_870901_kernel.tar.zip, select it and click on Open to load it on to Odin.
4. Uncheck the F. Reset Time checkbox under the Option section.
5. Put your device into Download mode and connect it to your Windows PC using a compatible microUSB cable. To put your device into Download mode, with the device powered down, press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons until you see a menu and press the Volume Up button. If you see any drivers being installed on your PC at this point, let them do so before you continue. Once the driver installation is complete, Odin should recognize the device and the ID:COM field should light up yellow.
6. Press the Start button and wait for your device to reboot.
IV. Flashing the Custom Recovery and Rooting the Galaxy S4 Mini
1. Follow the same steps as in previous section, but on Step #3, use the recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.3-serranoltexx.tar.zip file.
2. After the reboot is done, power down your phone and boot into recovery by pressing the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons.
3. You should be asked if you want to root your device when you try to exit recovery. Select Yes.
4. Reboot your device to OS.
5. Go to the Play Store on your device and install the Superuser app.
Your device should now be completely rooted!
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