Root Cricket Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-R530C with Debugfs Automated Root Tool

ROOT PACKAGE INFO
Name Debugfs Automated Root Tool
Warranty Voids Warranty.
Stability Stable without any issues.
Root Manager App SuperUser. It manages root permissions for apps on the device.
Credits sparkym3

  WARNING!

Warranty may be void of your device if you follow the procedures given on this page.

You only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.

  GUIDE: ROOT CRICKET SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 SCH-R530C

Before you begin with the instructions below, make sure your android device is adequately charged — at least 50% battery of the device.

  STEP 0: CHECK DEVICE MODEL NO.

To make sure your device is eligible with this, you must first confirm its model no. in ‘About device’ option under Settings. Another way to confirm model no. is by looking for it on the packaging box of your device. It must be SCH-R530C!

Please know that this page is meant only for Cricket Samsung Galaxy S3. Please DO NOT try the procedures given here on any other device of Samsung or any other company. You have been Warned!

  STEP 1: BACKUP YOUR DEVICE

Back up important data and stuff before you start playing around here as there are chances you might lose your apps and app-data (app settings, game progress, etc.), and in rare case, files on the internal memory, too.

For help on Backup and Restore, check out our exclusive page on that linked right below.

 ANDROID BACK UP AND RESTORE GUIDE: APPS AND TIPS

  STEP 2: INSTALL LATEST DRIVER

You must have proper and working driver installed on your windows computer to be able to successfully root your Cricket Samsung Galaxy S3.

In case you’re not sure, follow the link below for a definitive guide for installing driver for your Samsung device on your computer.

 SAMSUNG DEVICES DRIVERS INSTALLATION GUIDE

   STEP 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

  DOWNLOADS

Download the Debugfs Automated Root file given below and transfer it to a separate folder on your computer (just to keep things tidy, that is).

  DEBUGFS AUTOMATED ROOT FILE

DOWNLOAD LINK | File name: DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip (1.97 MB)

For latest version of this tool, check the original page →

  STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Important Note: Backup important files stored on internal SD card of your device, so that in case a situation arises requiring you to do a factory reset after using the Debugfs Root Tool, which might delete internal sd card too, your files will remain safe on PC.

  1. Extract/Unzip the root package, DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip on your computer (using 7-zip free software, preferably)You’ll get the following files:
    • adb.exe
    • AdbWinApi.dll
    • AdbWinUsbApi.dll
    • debugfs
    • debugfsinput
    • isroot
    • RootDebugfs.bat
    • su
    • Superuser.apk
  2. Enable app installation from Unknown sources. For this:
    • Go to your device’ Settings » Security » Scroll to the bottom and tick on Unknown Sources to allow installation of non-market apps.
  3. Turn on USB Debugging  on your Galaxy S3
    • Enable developer options: Go to your device’ Settings » select About device » Scroll to the bottom and tap on “Build number” seven times to enable developer options.
    • Enable USB Debugging: Open device’ Settings » select Developer options » Tick the “USB debugging” checkbox. (under Debugging section)
  4. Connect your Galaxy S3 to computer with a USB cable and if a pop-up screen shows up on Phone asking you to Allow USB debugging for the computer, make sure to tick the checkbox and tap OK.
    Allow USB Debugging
  5. Double-click the RootDebugfs.bat file to open a command windows which should look like the screenshot below.
    debugfs_window
  6. Press 1 on the command window to root your device. It will display some instructions which we already covered, so just press any key to move forward.
  7. Now the command window will wait for the device to show up.
    If the device is not detected for a longer time, here are some troubleshooting tips:
    • Make sure you have installed driver for Galaxy S3 as said above in ‘Before you begin..’ section.
    • If you have already installed driver, then uninstall them and reinstall back.
    • Connect using a different USB port on your PC.
    • Try a different USB cable. The original cable that came with your phone should work best, if not, try any other cable that’s new and of good quality.
    • Reboot your phone and PC and then try again.
  8. Now if there isn’t a hassle with the phone’s connection with PC, your device will be rooted in a few minutes.
  9. Follow the On-Screen instructions which prompts a few keyboard clicks to continue over the process.

NOTE: In the process of rooting the phone will reboot several times before the phone is completely rooted. It is supposed to reboot a few times, So don’t disconnect your device from PC until the process is finished.

That’s all. If you need help regarding this, feel free to ask us in comments below.

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3 Comments

  1. not working for me. I upgraded using the kies to 4.4.2 and now trying to root using this method, wont work. I tried different usb ports, installed the drivers… the cmd just wont detect the phone even though the pc detects the phone. I tried 2 different pc’s just gets stuck on that daemon starting cmd and never continues. and yes I had the debug and unknown checked

    I wonder if the new update prevents it from being rooted? it shouldnt though

  2. not working for me. I upgraded using the kies to 4.4.2 and now trying to root using this method, wont work. I tried different usb ports, installed the drivers… the cmd just wont detect the phone even though the pc detects the phone. I tried 2 different pc’s just gets stuck on that daemon starting cmd and never continues. and yes I had the debug and unknown checked

    I wonder if the new update prevents it from being rooted? it shouldnt though

  3. not working for me. I upgraded using the kies to 4.4.2 and now trying to root using this method, wont work. I tried different usb ports, installed the drivers… the cmd just wont detect the phone even though the pc detects the phone. I tried 2 different pc’s just gets stuck on that daemon starting cmd and never continues. and yes I had the debug and unknown checked

    I wonder if the new update prevents it from being rooted? it shouldnt though

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