This method will root your SHG-i257 Galaxy s4 mini without an issue.
DOWNLOADS
KingRoot
SuperSUme
INSTRUCTIONS
This should work, and you will have root.
*NOTE*
DO NOT use a different version of KingRoot OR SuperSUme. It will NOT work properly. Use the provided APK's and you should be fine.
Feel free to post here if you have issues, I will try to respond quickly.
DOWNLOADS
KingRoot
SuperSUme
INSTRUCTIONS
- Copy both of the above files to the S4 mini's internal storage
- Install BOTH apk's
- Run KingRoot and tell it to install root
- Reboot
- Open SuperSUme and press the big blue button
- Once SuperSU shows up, go to settings and select "Install As System App"
- Reboot when asked
- Done!
This should work, and you will have root.
*NOTE*
DO NOT use a different version of KingRoot OR SuperSUme. It will NOT work properly. Use the provided APK's and you should be fine.
Feel free to post here if you have issues, I will try to respond quickly.
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