Help Root my GT-19082

[FuzMic]

Hi gurus

What is the best way to root my old mobile?

And in your opinion

1. should i do it,
2. do you do it
3. what major problem in the process and thereafter

Thank you first.

 

[scary alien]

If your device is a Samsung Galaxy Grand, then see this area:

http://androidforums.com/forums/root-samsung-galaxy-grand.2071/​

1. That's up to you (and you alone)
2. I've rooted most of my devices
3. You need to know how to restore/recover your device, otherwise don't root

 

[FuzMic]

Thanks Earthling.

Where can i read about restore/recover device?

 

[scary alien]

Where can i read about restore/recover device?

Well, that's often device-specific/dependent as far as a factory ROM restoration is concerned.

If you root, then your best path would be to have a custom recovery installed (like ClockworkMod or TWRP) so that you can do a Nandroid backup when/if things go awry...

Rooting without a custom recovery or the knowledge to fix or backout any of your modifications is like a high wire act without a net (and is asking for a bootlooped or soft-bricked device).

Rooting does not automatically imply that you will have or can get a custom recovery--again, that's all device-dependent.

Some helpful root background threads:

http://androidforums.com/threads/youve-rooted-your-phone-now-what.617220/
http://androidforums.com/threads/rooting-best-practices.450904/
http://androidforums.com/threads/what-is-root-or-being-rooted-mean.443432/
http://androidforums.com/threads/root-terminology.443075/​