How to Root Samsung Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K on 4.4 /Samsung Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K Specifications

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Samsung SHV-E210K Galaxy S III LTE Specs

Datasheet State:	Preliminary specifications
Release Date:	July, 2012
Dimensions:	70.6 x 136.6 x 9.4 millimetres
Mass:	138.5 grams (battery included)
Software Environment
Embedded Operating System:	Google Android 4.0.4 Korean
Microprocessor, Chipset
CPU Clock:	1400 MHz
CPU:	Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
Memory, Storage capacity
RAM capacity:	2 GiB
ROM capacity:	29.8 GiB (accessible: 25 GiB)
Display
Display Technology:	color Super AM-OLED , 16777216 scales
Display Diagonal:	4.8 "
Display Resolution:	720 x 1280
Video port:	1920x1080 (1080p) resolution
Sound
Microphone(s):	stereo
Loudspeaker(s):	mono
Audio Output:	3.5mm
Cellular Phone
Cellular Networks:	GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS850 (B5), UMTS900 (B8), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1)
Cellular Data Links:	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Call Alert:	64 -chord melody
Vibrating Alert:	Supported
Speakerphone :	Supported
Secondary Cellular Phone
Dual Cellular Network Operation:	Dual standby
Secondary Cellular Networks:	LTE1800 (B3)
Secondary Cellular Data Links:	LTE
Control Peripherals
Positioning Device:	Multi-touch screen
Primary Keyboard:	Not supported
Directional Pad:	Not supported
Scroll Wheel:	Not supported
Interfaces
Expansion Slots:	microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, microSDXC
USB:	USB 2.0 client, 480Mbit/s micro-USB
Bluetooth:	Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless LAN:	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Infrared Gate:	Not supported
Multimedia Broadcast
Analog Radio Receiver:	Not supported
Digital Media Broadcast Tuner:	T-DMB
Satellite Navigation
Built-in GPS module:	Supported
Complementary GPS Services:	Assisted GPS, QuickGPS, Geotagging, Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS)
Built-in Digital Camera
Primary Camera:	8 MP
Autofocus (AF):	Supported
Optical Zoom:	1 x
Macro Mode:	Supported
Built-in Flash:	mobile light (LED)
Secondary Camera:	1.9 MP
Additional Details
Built-in accelerometer:	Supported
Battery:	removable
Battery Capacity:	2100 mAh

Samsung Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K (LTE) recently get updated to the official 4.4.4 KitKat Firmware.  You can now root your S3 LTE using our simple tutorial below. The below guide will help you to root  4.4.4 KitKat Firmware running on Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K. Continue reading the tutorial for complete guide.

Also Read: How to Easily Root almost any Android based device

Note: First try this auto root method if it fails then go for the procedure explained in this post

If your device was rooted before upgrading to Kitkat than you no longer have the root privileges after updating official firmware. So, now you must root your device to enjoy additional features that you enjoyed before or if it is your first time for having an experience with a rooted android then you are going to love it. With a rooted android device, you can install apps that ask root permission, flash various custom ROMs, install MODs and tweak various features. Root removes default bloatware apps that free-up lots of memory space and extend the battery life. However, once rooted, manufacturer warranty will be void. But you can regain the warranty by following proper unroot process.

 Also read: What is Rooting and Benefits of a Rooted Android Phone

CF-Auto-Root file is being used in this tutorial that is safe and have nearly 100% success rate. We'll use Odin software to flash the root file.

The tutorial is made with simple step by step guide, so that even an android newbie can follow and successfully root his/her device. However, in this process you may loss your personal data and settings. So, we recommend you to make a complete backup of your device before proceed to rooting guide.

Related: Complete Data Backup Guide for Android Smartphone and Tablet Users

Warning!

§  This rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K model (c1ktt). So, don't try this in any other android device. Check your device model number from- Settings-About Phone. 

§  Rooting voids your phone's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back the warranty anytime by following proper unroot process or by flashing official firmware.

§  This guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after following this tutorial.

Pre-Requisites:

§  Check battery percentage, charge your device to a decent level of at least 60% battery power. Your device should not turn off during installation.

§  Turn on USB Debugging mode, go to Settings-Developer Options-USB Debugging

§  Backup important data and settings to external storage- follow this guide

§  Install USB driver for your device on your computer- Download Samsung USB Driver

All the above pre-requisites are very important and must be followed before proceed to installation guide. Hope you get all the above points and done as mentioned. Now, you are ready to move to the final step of this tutorial where we have arranged a step by step details guide to root Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K running  4.4.4 KitKat firmware.

 Related: How to Install Android 4.4.4 Kit Kat Firmware for Galaxy S3 LTE SHV-E210K

Steps to Root Galaxy S3 SHV-E210K Running E210KKTUKNI3 4.4.4 Kit Kat through Odin:

 

1.  Download CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S3 E210K and extract the Zip file: CF-Auto-Root-c1ktt-shve210k.zip

2.  Download Odin 3.09 and extract the Zip file: OdinV3.09.Zip

3.  Now, Switch off your phone and boot Galaxy S3 E210K into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons together (long press until the boot screen appear), now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.

4.  Run the Odin3 v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)

5.  Now connect your Galaxy S3 E210K to your computer via USB cable

6.  In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.

7.  Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.

8.  Now, click on the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-c1ktt-shve210k.tar.md5 file.

9.  Finally, click on the Start button to begin the rooting process, wait few moments.

10.   Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green background

11.   Your phone should automatically reboot after completion

12.   You can now disconnect your phone from computer

13.   Finished

Congrats! You have completed the tutorial to root Galaxy S3 E210K running 4.4.4 KitKat Firmware. Hope you successfully done the rooting process. If you followed everything as mentioned in the above tutorial, then your Galaxy S3 E210K should now rooted and you have complete control over your device. Now, install apps that ask root permission or flash various custom ROMs. To verify your device is rooted or not, you can download and run the Root Checker App from Google Play Store. 

How to Install Custom ROMs:

1. First of all, Creat backup of your current rom.
   download the proper update file for your mobile on computer.
2. Optional: download the Google apps package if it is not included on the firmware file.
3. Save the files on desktop; don’t unzip them.
4. Then, connect your handset with the computer.
5. Establish the connecting by using the USB cord.
6. Copy-paste or drag and drop the downloaded files from desktop to your phone’s (tablet’s) SD card.
7. Disconnect the devices by unplugging the USB cable.
8. Turn off your smartphone / tablet and wait a few seconds.
9. Then reboot your gadget into recovery mode.
10. Next, navigate through the recovery mode menu and select “wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache”.
11. The system will now be wiped out, so that’s why the backup has been recommended before.
12. Up next, return to recovery main menu: select “+++go back+++”.
13. And choose “install zip from SD card” and “choose zip from SD card”.
14. Pick the update file and flash the same.
15. Optional: repeat this operation for applying the Google Apps package.
16. When the installation process ends, from recovery select “+++go back+++” and “reboot system now”.
17. You are done. 

Troubleshooting:

In some cases after flashing the custom ROM, when rebooting the first time, your handset might get stuck in a boot loop (if the first boot takes longer than usual, don’t panic, there is nothing wrong with your device); if that happens, follow:

1. Reboot in recovery once more.
2. From there select “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”.
3. Return and reboot.

Optional: if needed now you can restore the previous software So, use the recovery menu and select “backup and restore”.

For resolving any other issues or problems use our

dedicated step by step guide