How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE)
Did you just purchase the LTE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom? Scratching your head to find out a way to root this shiny new device? Don’t scratch your head anymore. The guide below should teach you how you can root your Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE variant) and then flash a custom recovery on it.
Rooting is the process of gaining administrative rights on your Android device. Once we root our Android device, we can then make changes to it to customize it well beyond what it normally can do.
Once you have root access on your Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE), you’ll be able to:
- Remove apps that were preinstalled by your carrier/manufacturer from your device.
- Free up storage space (because of the above benefit).
- Increase battery life (apps that might have been running constantly can be removed).
- Increase performance (after removing apps that are always running, the device will be less bogged down and run smoother).
- Update to a new version of Android (by flashing a custom recovery/ROM, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
- Tons of other customizations when you use your new found administrative rights to flash a custom ROM (again, see the end of this procedure for more info on that).
Interested? Here’s how to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE):
I. Before You Begin
1. This will void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible if you end-up bricking or damaging your device. Do it at your own risk.
2. This only works for the SM-C105 variant of the device.
3. This should only work on Windows based PCs.
4. You should’ve appropriate drivers installed on your PC. If you haven’t, you can download and install the latest drivers from here.
5. This should flash a custom recovery as well.
II. Downloading Required Files
1. Download Vroot and save it to your desktop.
2. Download Odin and save it to your desktop.
3. Download TWRP Recovery and save it to your desktop.
TWRP Recovery (Download link’s given in the first post)
III. Rooting the Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE)
1. Double-click on Vroot executable and follow the on-screen installation steps.
2. Once installed, double-click on the Vroot shortcut icon and it’ll launch.
3. Enable USB debugging on your device by heading to Menu > Settings > Developer options > USB debugging.
4. Plug in your device to your PC using the USB cable.
5. Click on Root in the tool and it should begin rooting your device.
6. When it’s done, reboot your device.
7. You’re done!
Congrats! Your Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE variant) got rooted in no time. To confirm root-access, simply download and install Root Checker from the Google Play store.
If you wish to flash custom ROMs on your device down the road, you may want to flash a custom recovery first. Here’s how you can do that:
IV. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE)
1. Extract files from Odin to your desktop by right-clicking on it and selecting Extract here.
2. Double-click on Odin executable and it’ll launch.
3. Click on PDA and choose TWRP Recovery available on your desktop.
4. Make sure Repartition isn’t checked in the Odin.
5. Checkmark Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time, as they won’t cause any issues.
6. Turn OFF your device.
7. Turn it back on by holding down Volume DOWN, Home, and Power buttons together.
8. Press Volume UP and your device should reboot into Download mode.
9. Plug in your device to your PC via USB cable.
10. Click on Start in the Odin and it’ll start flashing the selected recovery on your device.
11. When the recovery’s flashed, your device will automatically reboot.
12. You’re all set!
Brilliant! Your Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE variant) is now rooted and has a custom recovery. You’re all set to begin flashing custom ROMs on your device.
You can click here to find all of the Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE) How To’s.
You can also find all of the Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom (LTE) ROMs we have here.
