In Previous Tutorial we upgraded Samsung galaxy mini to android 2.3.4 gingerbread. if you haven’t upgraded your galaxy mini to latest android 2.3.4 than you can go here to upgrade.
Test of gingerbread is sweet but without rooting, android phones are not powerful as they really are.rooting have many benefits – it brings complete control on your phone, after rooting we can install non android market applications,flash custom ROMs and also make a complete system backup as well.
Rooting using SuperOneClick is not working on galaxy mini running android 2.3.4 ,so I posted a new method to root galaxy mini and it is very simple. follow the steps below carefully
Disclaimer: Follow this Guide on your risk and if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process, AndroidFlip.com is not responsible.
Warning : After rooting your warranty will lose , if you want to recover warranty then you have to unroot your device
Requirements:
Download a file called upd_1.zip from here
Instructions to root galaxy mini running android 2.3.4
Step1. Once you have downloaded the file upd_1.zip ,copy it to root (main) directory of
your phone’s micro SD card
Step2. Switch off your phone
Step3. Now boot phone in recovery mode,hold the Home key
(middle button) and while holding ,Press Power ON button
Step4. In recovery mode you will get lot of options on screen and here you cant use
touchscreen to select options , so use volume up/down to toggle through options.
to confirm use middle key
Step5. Choose second option “apply update from SD card”
Step6. Now you will need to select file upd_1.zip . go where you saved it on your SD card
and select it. press middle key to apply
Step7. it will take several seconds to install
Step8. Once this process is done, reboot your phone and you will see a superuser
icon under applications ,congratulations your phone is now rooted
If you faced any problem feel free to ask via leaving comments below
For More info you can go to Source – http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14158214&postcount=3
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Hi!
The phone starts in downloading mode.
i dint understand please describe more
You need to get the phone into Download Mode. Process > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwFCKDC7OQ4
Once the update is complete you need to get it back to the recovery Mode once > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIyYHfb1Afg to wipe the cache data installed during the upgrade.
Hope this clears your doubts.
Regards
Amit Bhawani
androidadvices.com
no this is wrong video. you dont need to put in your phone downlod mode. it is just by pressing home and power butten 5second and put the phone in boot mode.
When i press Volume Down button + Home key , and Power ON button, the phone starts in downloading mode.
do you have android 2.3.4
thanks for the information can yu please guide if i can do this for froyo 2.2.3
please don’t press the volum button just press home and power button
just home button and power ON button whitout Volume down
yes
i personally not tested it because i dont have galaxy mini , you can see source for more info
today i made the upgrade to android 2.3.4 gingerbread
you need to push “home button” and “power button” together do not press volume down key when you boot it
its working thanks
Okay I did root my device . It was easy. But, how can I unroot???
flash it with original firmware again
Can you give me a link how can I?
Please tell us how to make a backup before root samsung galaxy mini.
Rooting will not deleted any data , if you asking only to restore unrooted version then method is simple
flash Gingerbread (OR which firmware you have) Again using ODIN
or
this backup guide will help you
http://androidflip.com/how-to-backup-data-before-upgrading-android-phone/
Hello
Sorry for my bad english and for my question. OK what I want to ask is if there is any tutorial how can I make backup of my flash ( of my firmware ), in case of something so I can revert back to my original software. On your tutorial is how can I backup my information. Another question is if I root my phone for unlocking, after unlocking I will upgrade to 2.3.4. So from what I understand until now is that the phone will remain unlocked however will not be rooted.
BTW, nice blog.
I think base question is how to make a backup of original firmware, if this can be done
Other way is simple to revert to original firmware is , flash original firmware using ODIN
You can download firmwares on samfirmware.com
You can make backup of your firmware using this
http://androidflip.com/how-to-make-full-android-backup-via-titanium-backup-and-how-to-restore/
and
http://androidflip.com/how-to-backup-data-before-upgrading-android-phone/
If your phone is locked with any network , please follow this guide on your risk because i havent tested it with a locked phone
how do I know my galaxy mini locked with any network?any setting that I can view to know that?
thanks..
androidflip.com/preparing-your-android-phone-before-upgrading-firmware/#1
Yes!! This works.
i am happy to hear that
need to unzip the file 1st or not?
No need to unzip just copy “upd_1.zip” file as it is
i got stuck in download mode. how can i solve this?
reinsert battery and try again
I found the working Gingerbread 2.3.4 ,instructions and details by searching too much.
http://www.osbuzzer.com/f7/install-leaked-android-2-3-4-gingerbread-samsung-galaxy-mini-s5570-145/
get it easely from me.
Great wishes
[Link Updated] why searched too much when you are on androidflip, keep asking and visiting
Recovery mode:hold the Home key(middle button)+Power ON button(for Samsung Mini)
I did it. Thanks. Can I install honeycomb music app now with this method link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983803. I installed it on unrooted phone, but always it force closes.
No man here is also the same problem not working properly
hi menu stucks by a samsung sartup image how to fix?
Do you cleared cache
Do you cleared cache
hi menu stucks by a samsung sartup image how to fix?
It works so great, thnx alot
Your welcome , keep visiting and asking question
Also share our site with your friends to help them
hi..i successfully complete the installation after change the file name from upd_1.zip to update.zip. I also noticed an icon superuser but my android version still does’nt change..(2.2.1)
Man you have to upgrade your phone to gingerbread first
http://androidflip.com/how-to-install-android-2-3-4-gingerbread-xxkpk-on-samsung-galaxy-mini-s5570/
Hy! the unroot means this steps?
http://androidflip.com/how-to-update-samsung-galaxy-mini-android-234-gingerbread-step-step-guide/
Which firmware do you have ?
Hey~!
Until now, is there any means to unroot this S5570 when I rooted the phone?
Unrooting will bring warranty back
this procedure works for galaxy pop cdma indian
are you telling or asking ?
so how to unroot ?
Upgrade or reinstall firmware using ODIN
Err Can u teach me how to unroot?
Switch off your phone
Press middle key + power on
After that you will some options that is called recovery menu
Here you can use volume key to navigate options and middle key to select
Now select wipe cache and then select wipe data/factory reset
Once done select reboot now
Many thanks
Mine is rooted now
Your welcome , keep visiting
Great, it works! Thanks a lot!
Your welcome , stay in touch now you are part of the family
If I updated my samsung galaxy mini from 2.2.1 froyo to 2.3.4 gingerbread does it means that I lost my warrancy for it?
read this it will answer your every question about updating firmware
http://androidflip.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-installing-firmware-on-samsung-androids/
Hi, i am use galaxy mini gingerbread updated by odin. Now i want know something aftjer i update gingerbread europe ver i cant read hindi sms or webpage what can do silve thi prolem. And another question is that if i rooted my device can i lost warranty yes or not if lose so how can recover warrty. Pls guide thanks in advance .
ya I can see the superuser icon…but the system is not at all rooted.
when I am cheeking the about phone
it still showing
se.infra@SEI-43 #1
plz give some solid info how to root samsung galaxy mini
Download root checker app from android market and check if your phone rooted properly.
Thanks pal..
this tutorial upgrade for froyo to gingbread?..
hi..does rooting delete applications that installed in phone?..or make some apps in sd dont work?..and another things is how can I use the titanium backup when the phone need to be rooted..if rooting delete the inside phone apps..thanks
thanks… now my device is already rooted.. and i have this kind of application that is “superuser”
how to unroot it??
doesnt work for me when the installation is done says me “installation aborted” what can i do?
so what is the benefits of having my galaxy mini rooted? is there a change?thanks:)
After rooting using this method, when my phone gain root access for few times it may auto restart… i installed the latest binary for superuser and also try to fix the problem by installing the latest busybox… but the problem persists~
didnt have this problem when i was using froyo with root…
any idea?
Hi. Im already using gingerbread 2.3.4…. May i know how to use the screen capture? Thanks!!
press back + menu key
It’s not working for me (T_T). I have this error message : « E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip (status 7) installation aborted. »
Hi
how to reboot the phone
hi where is root directory
tested amd fully working.. now using samsung galaxy mini with gingerbread 2.3.4 rooted!
how do u unroot it??
Haha. nice! thank mate! any idea how to unroot it back tho?
flash firmware again using Odin
You’re so Awesome
D
am i ? actually you are awesome
it just says Installation Aborted.. when i select apply update from SD card
You won’t find any answer to this question here. I have the same problem, have posted and no answer… Good luck
can i root my phone if its locked?
i cant say , as i never tested it with locked phone
That work is right, thanks for your help
thanks man im now enjoying my rooted galaxy mini thanks a lot man
how do i root if im running gingerbread2.3.5
Does it work for factory S5570 with Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread? I bought the phone recently. Do I need to do something before rooting by this article?
can you help me to unroot my galaxy mini running gb 2.3.6……
please help………its urgent……..
superuser is for?
hello…. in my droid when i looked at second menu… there was
“apply from sdcard : update zip”
you say Choose second option “apply update from SD card”
please give me an solution
hello…. in my droid when i looked at second menu… there was
“apply from sdcard : update zip”
you say Choose second option “apply update from SD card”
please give me an solution
what is the used of rooted??
wheres the superusericon?
hey
is this applicable for galaxy pop i559 CDMA??
Link isnt working D:
Yes links are down , i am also very busy in exams so cant upload again
Currently i am using netbook it is also a problem
der link geht icht mehr
Hi!
The download link of “upd_1.zip” is dead (can not be found)
Is there a way to unroot the phone?
How do you unroot this?
Nothing wrong, just dont feel secure with root. reply asap please c:
Best way to unroot is, make complete backup of your data then re flash current firmware using Odin
What? >__>
pls give new link
link is not working
can u provide another link?
hi
i have 2.3.4
samfamware how can downlode
The link does not work… Nice work, man!
It really works, thanks
It is really works, thanks
my samsung galaxy mini is not switching on what to do
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Plz respond as I’m looking to design my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. many thanks
Yes i designed this.