How To Root Samsung Galaxy Mini Running Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

July 12, 2011 By

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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  • Crystymoon

    Hi!
    The phone starts in downloading mode.

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      i dint understand please describe more

    • http://www.amitbhawani.com/ Amit Bhawani

      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

      • http://www.facebook.com/heartofsea.sumit Hoss Mith

        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.

  • Crystymoon

    When i press Volume Down button + Home key , and Power ON button, the phone starts in downloading mode.

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      do you have android 2.3.4

      • Mehaad24

        thanks for the information can yu please guide if i can do this for froyo 2.2.3

    • scourge

      please don’t press the volum button just press home and power button

    • Hapalau69

      just home button and power ON button whitout Volume down

  • Crystymoon

    yes

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      i personally not tested it because i dont have galaxy mini , you can see source for more info

  • Crystymoon

    today i made the upgrade to android 2.3.4 gingerbread

    • Drjin911

      you need to push “home button” and “power button” together do not press volume down key when you boot it

      • http://www.facebook.com/ranajee822 Hassan Raza

        its working thanks

  • http://twitter.com/Nirjhor Jnuayeed Ahnaf

    Okay I did root my device . It was easy. But, how can I unroot???

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      flash it with original firmware again

      • http://twitter.com/Nirjhor Jnuayeed Ahnaf

        Can you give me a link how can I?

        • Radu

          Please tell us how to make a backup before root samsung galaxy mini.

          • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

            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/

          • Radu

            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.

          • Radu

            I think base question is how to make a backup of original firmware, if this can be done

          • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

            Other way is simple to revert to original firmware is , flash original firmware using ODIN

            You can download firmwares on samfirmware.com

          • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

            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

          • Hafiz

            how do I know my galaxy mini locked with any network?any setting that I can view to know that?
            thanks..

          • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

            androidflip.com/preparing-your-android-phone-before-upgrading-firmware/#1

  • Ravi Kumar

    Yes!! This works.

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      i am happy to hear that :)

  • ape2je

    need to unzip the file 1st or not?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      No need to unzip just copy “upd_1.zip” file as it is

  • ape2je

    i got stuck in download mode. how can i solve this?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      reinsert battery and try again

  • Ashique Zakariyya

    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

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      [Link Updated] why searched too much when you are on androidflip, keep asking and visiting

  • Body_1704

    Recovery mode:hold the Home key(middle button)+Power ON button(for Samsung Mini)

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6X6IH7OLFYAROQZKQE5DCOKLKQ Apourv Patinge

    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.

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      No man here is also the same problem not working properly

  • WouterGlas

    hi menu stucks by a samsung sartup image how to fix?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Do you cleared cache

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Do you cleared cache

  • WouterGlas

    hi menu stucks by a samsung sartup image how to fix?

  • Elianoos

    It works so great, thnx alot

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Your welcome , keep visiting and asking question
      Also share our site with your friends to help them

  • Lukman Hakim

    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)

  • Visitor
    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Which firmware do you have ?

  • Alex

    Hey~!
    Until now, is there any means to unroot this S5570 when I rooted the phone?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Unrooting will bring warranty back

  • Biotech Rohit

    this procedure works for galaxy pop cdma indian

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      are you telling or asking ?

  • Dahgsj

    so how to unroot ?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Upgrade or reinstall firmware using ODIN

  • LOLzai

    Err Can u teach me how to unroot?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      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

  • http://www.facebook.com/iSlam2k Islam Karem

    Many thanks
    Mine is rooted now :)

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Your welcome , keep visiting

  • Kelt

    Great, it works! Thanks a lot!

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Your welcome , stay in touch now you are part of the family

  • Pvl Alex

    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?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      read this it will answer your every question about updating firmware
      http://androidflip.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-installing-firmware-on-samsung-androids/

      • Sharma Ravikant634

        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 .

  • galzxys5570

    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

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Download root checker app from android market and check if your phone rooted properly.

  • Jujujosua

    Thanks pal..

  • Qayyumqoys

    this tutorial upgrade for froyo to gingbread?..

  • peja

    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

  • philipp jade romo

    thanks… now my device is already rooted.. and i have this kind of application that is “superuser”

  • Sisafedi Nirma

    how to unroot it??

  • Ivan Hernandez Dufour

    doesnt work for me when the installation is done says me “installation aborted” what can i do?

  • xxryexx12

    so what is the benefits of having my galaxy mini rooted? is there a change?thanks:)

  • Joevo2

    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?

  • Sicnarf1518

    Hi. Im already using gingerbread 2.3.4…. May i know how to use the screen capture? Thanks!!

    • http://androidflip.com Corinthians Roman

      press back + menu key

  • Chongtak108

    It’s not working for me (T_T). I have this error message : « E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip (status 7) installation aborted. »

  • Abdullah Khan

    Hi
    how to reboot the phone

  • Tooksachin

    hi where is root directory

  • Hostmarcel

    tested amd fully working.. now using samsung galaxy mini with gingerbread 2.3.4 rooted!

  • Ananth271194

    how do u unroot it??

  • Smuasini

    Haha. nice! thank mate! any idea how to unroot it back tho?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      flash firmware again using Odin

  • Gregor

    You’re so Awesome :D D

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      am i ? actually you are awesome

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1832624132 Liam O’Boyle

    it just says Installation Aborted.. when i select apply update from SD card

    • Chongtak

      You won’t find any answer to this question here. I have the same problem, have posted and no answer… Good luck

  • Happy_cosmi

    can i root my phone if its locked?

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      i cant say , as i never tested it with locked phone

  • Euric

    That work is right, thanks for your help

  • jul

    thanks man im now enjoying my rooted galaxy mini thanks a lot man

  • rayhaan

    how do i root if im running gingerbread2.3.5

  • DragonxXx

    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?

  • Shreyastambe053

    can you help me to unroot my galaxy mini running gb 2.3.6……
    please help………its urgent……..

  • Qodirjelani

    superuser is for?

  • Wisnu Bimantoro

    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

  • Wisnu Bimantoro

    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

  • clydeclavo25

    what is the used of rooted??

  • clydeclavo25

    wheres the superusericon?

  • Adi Krish

    hey
    is this applicable for galaxy pop i559 CDMA??

  • Asdasd111

    Link isnt working D:

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      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

  • Rami

    der link geht icht mehr

  • Eisen Fiesta

    Hi!

    The download link of “upd_1.zip” is dead (can not be found)

  • Dany

    Is there a way to unroot the phone?

  • Messedupmee

    How do you unroot this? :) Nothing wrong, just dont feel secure with root. reply asap please c:

    • http://androidflip.com Kuldeep Singh

      Best way to unroot is, make complete backup of your data then re flash current firmware using Odin

  • Messedupmee

    What? >__>

  • Ifan9702

    pls give new link

  • Arpit

    link is not working
    can u provide another link?

  • Faisalmhakappadi

    hi
    i have 2.3.4

  • Faisalmhakappadi

    samfamware how can downlode

  • Fasf

    The link does not work… Nice work, man!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Igor-Sokolov/100002909983268 Igor Sokolov

    It really works, thanks

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Igor-Sokolov/100002909983268 Igor Sokolov

    It is really works, thanks