How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro (GT-I8552) Running I8552XXAMDB Firmware

For those who haven’t updated to the latest I8552XXAMH2 firmware yet but are still looking to root their Galaxy Grand Quattro, we have a simple guide to get root privileges in no time.  Keep in mind though that this only works with the I8552XXAMDB firmware and we would always advocate updating to the latest firmware to keep up with the newest features being offered by Google/Samsung.  Read on then if you are running I8552XXAMDB firmware and are looking to root your Galaxy Grand Quattro.

I.  Before You Begin

1.  This guide is only for the Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro running the I8552XXAMDB firmware version.  Do not try this on any other device or any other firmware.  If you have the newer I8552XXAMH2 firmware, use our guide here to help you.

2.  As always, back up everything you care about from your device before you start.

3.  Charge your device to 75% or more before you begin.

4.  Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed before you begin.  If you are not sure, install Samsung Kies that should take of care of things for you.

II.  Necessary Downloads

Framaroot-1.6.0.apk [File attached to this post]

III.  Rooting the Galaxy Grand Quattro

1.  Connect your device to your PC and copy the Framaroot-1.6.0.apk file you downloaded above to your device’s SD card.

2.  Use a file manager app (Astro or ES File Explorer, for example), navigate to the location of Framaroot-1.6.0.apk, and install the application.  Make sure you have enabled installation of apps from unknown sources by going to Settings > Security and ticking the Unknown sources checkbox.

3.  Go to your app drawer and open up the Framaroot app.

4.  Tap on Gandalf and wait for the success popup.

5.  Reboot your device.

Your device is now rooted!  But wait, you are still running the older kernel.  Use the section below to get back to your original kernel.

If this procedure helped you please thank/donate to the original developers here and here.