AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (SGH-i257)

[doomfrawen]

Hi guys,

I know this doesn't belong here but since I couldn't find the thread for the AT&T device I decided to post it here.

I have a handful of SGH-i257, this is the AT&T version of the S4 mini. As you might imagine the booloader is blocked and I don't have that much time to dig in to the unlocking process (I have tried) but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Thanks

 

[theshakl]

Hi guys,

I know this has not much to do with your thread... but do you happen to know when the s4 mini will be released for at&t? thanks!

 

[Davis4ever]

Ramping up

The AT&T i257 is great news! I have a Telus i257m, and these phones are great. They are like the i9000, so much potential!! Now that a larger carrier will be pushing them I hope we can get some developers on board and start getting some ROMs up!

 

[Omega2513]

We do have a thread started at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520299 where we're trying to get the stock images for most, if not all, the carriers. Do you mind uploading them there?

Sent from my Bell SGH-I257M disguised as a Rogers SGH-I257M

 

[phositadc]

Does i257 have a notification led like the Verizon version? If so, anybody test it with light flow?

Sent from my XT1053

 

[malhotra.aakash]

Need Help

Hi guys,

I know this doesn't belong here but since I couldn't find the thread for the AT&T device I decided to post it here.

I have a handful of SGH-i257, this is the AT&T version of the S4 mini. As you might imagine the booloader is blocked and I don't have that much time to dig in to the unlocking process (I have tried) but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Thanks

hi doomfrawen,

I am looking to get this model SGH-i257 and plan to use it PA on AT&T 4G/LTE. Can you let me know where you got this model?
Thx in Advance.

 

[Nick Dee]

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (SGH-i257) root

Hi guys,
I know this doesn't belong here but since I couldn't find the thread for the AT&T device I decided to post it here.

I have a handful of SGH-i257, this is the AT&T version of the S4 mini. As you might imagine the booloader is blocked and I don't have that much time to dig in to the unlocking process (I have tried) but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Hallo can you please post or email me step by step root process for this device? would be good to know, my friend was asking me to help him with that.

 

[Omega2513]

If you have the current and up to date firmware, you won't be able to root it. Knox will block any root access

Sent from my SGH-I257M using Tapatalk

 

[TNCS]

If you have the current and up to date firmware, you won't be able to root it. Knox will block any root access

Sent from my SGH-I257M using Tapatalk

Correct me if I'm wrong, isn't the locked bootloader is the one preventing from rooting? There's plenty user around with Knox and rooted... Just with the Knox flag triggered and void their warranty.

 

[suvir]

Hi guys,

I know this doesn't belong here but since I couldn't find the thread for the AT&T device I decided to post it here.

I have a handful of SGH-i257, this is the AT&T version of the S4 mini. As you might imagine the booloader is blocked and I don't have that much time to dig in to the unlocking process (I have tried) but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Thanks

Yes please. I want to root the ATT version of Samsung S4 Mini [SGH-I257]. Please let me know how to do that.
Feel free to ask for any details on device.

Thanks

 

[slick4747]

Hi guys,

I know this doesn't belong here but since I couldn't find the thread for the AT&T device I decided to post it here.

I have a handful of SGH-i257, this is the AT&T version of the S4 mini. As you might imagine the booloader is blocked and I don't have that much time to dig in to the unlocking process (I have tried) but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Thanks

@doomfrawen

How were you able to get root?? I have this phone and have been unable to gain root no matter what I try - can you please provide the process you used??


Let me know and thank you -

 

[Neffy27]

but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Yes please!

 

[jamus28]

Yes please!

Could someone please post or upload their build.prop
from an AT&T stock Ron?

Thank you.

 

[DillPo313]

Hell, I'd be happy if they would just give us the 4.4 update...

 

[mntorankusu]

I'm trying to root this phone and would really be interested in more information as well. None of the recovery images will flash using Odin ("auth" error), and none of those automatic rooting apps have managed anything either.

 

[keyleroy]

Root Instructions

+1:good:

 

[keyleroy]

Root for SGH-i257

Any new developments on rooting this phone?

 

[k2ti]

Could you provide details and files for rooting SGH-I257 (ATT)?

Hi guys,

I know this doesn't belong here but since I couldn't find the thread for the AT&T device I decided to post it here.

I have a handful of SGH-i257, this is the AT&T version of the S4 mini. As you might imagine the booloader is blocked and I don't have that much time to dig in to the unlocking process (I have tried) but I managed to root it and extract the images (boot, radio, efs, system, etc.) So if someone is interested in this please let me know and I will be more than happy to help.

Thanks

Hi doomfrawen,

Would it be possible for you to share procedure and files to root SGH-I257 (AT&T) version?

Regards,

 

[realestone]

has anyone had any success rooting this phone? ive tried every root tool there is none of them were able to root it

 

[keyleroy]

has anyone had any success rooting this phone? ive tried every root tool there is none of them were able to root it

I have tried every version of Towel Root but to no avail. It is my understanding that the dev that created this exploit is now working for Google and to my knowledge, there will be no more updates! I can only hope that someone here on XDA that's way smarter than me can pick up the baton and get things going again. Probably easier said than done but I'm very hopeful!