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I found this video, it is very good at explaining step by step how to root practically...
The only downside is that it is in German but it is is still the best video as far as I know to root your s3 mini (I did it this way)

Galaxy S3-Mini Rooten (Android 4.1.X) - YouTube

 

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I do not know if this works or if it has been posted as I do not own one of these phones. But from what I gather it does work. Just wanted to share.


For simplicity, I have divided this post in two parts. In first part, I will explain “How to install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S3 Mini”
and in other part, I will guide you on “How to root Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini”. So, let’s start our journey!

Before we begin let's check you've got the following first.

- Make sure your mobile should possess 70 to 80% battery

- Make sure that you have enabled USB debugging
- (All apps > Settings > Manage Applications > Development > USB Debugging – check box)

- Ensure you have backed up your important data.

- Install USB drivers on your PC http://www.mediafire.com/?icn1zfmn3p47s64
- Or download Samsung Kies with drivers included http://www.andromint.com/samsung-kies-mini-features-free-download/

We all set? good lets go!

How to install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S3 Mini

Step 1: Download Rooting Kit to root Galaxy S3 mini and install it on your PC.
http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/samsung_galaxy_s3_mini/Samsung_Galaxy_S3_Mini_ToolKit_v1.1.exe

Step 2: Connect your phone on computer via USB cable. (Don’t switch it off)
Step 3: Open “Toolkit.exe”. As you open it will ask for the update then type “no” and press “Enter”.

Step 4: Now, you have to check the phone model’s number and OS version to proceed further. As per your model, select the on-screen option.

Step 5: Many options will be displayed, from there press “2? to root/unroot options.

Step 6: Now, rooting options are displayed in front of you, press “4? to select “Flash Custom Recovery + Install Root via Recovery”.

Step 7: As you select, rooting process will start and there will be some on-screen instruction to follow.
Follow the guidelines and Custom Recovery will be installed on your device.

Step 8: Stop the process after the Odin step is completed by you.

Till here, CWM Recovery will be installed on Galaxy S3 mini.
Now, we have to root Galaxy S3 min, for that just follows below few steps.

How to root Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

Step 1: Download “Root Package” and place it into external SD card.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1734642&d=1361027360

Step 2: Switch off your device and boot into CWM recovery mode by pressing and holding “Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button”
for few seconds then let go, From there, select “install zip from sd card” and give a path to root package, which you have downloaded earlier.

Step 3: After a few seconds, process will be completed and choose “reboot now”.

That’s it! You have successfully rooted your Galaxy S3 mini as well as installed CWM Recovery on it.