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GT-i9505 S4 (Globe Telecom) Rooting and Flashing

Greetings GS4 Community! (just moved from LG Optimus Black)
I just got this GT-i9505 Galaxy S4 and it's openline but the signal bar has a letter "R" above it which I assume to be roaming. I'm having some thoughts on flasing custom ROMS and I was wondering if that would affect my current network status? I'm worried that if I flash a new custom ROM, the phone will be locked on the carrier (Globe). Not rooted yet and I was wondering if you could help me out here

No, it won't affect your network status nor be locked on your carrier. :good:

jantdroid said:
Greetings GS4 Community! (just moved from LG Optimus Black)
I just got this GT-i9505 Galaxy S4 and it's openline but the signal bar has a letter "R" above it which I assume to be roaming. I'm having some thoughts on flasing custom ROMS and I was wondering if that would affect my current network status? I'm worried that if I flash a new custom ROM, the phone will be locked on the carrier (Globe). Not rooted yet and I was wondering if you could help me out here
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If the phone was neverlocked then flashing won't change anything.
But if the phone was locked and then unlocked at some point, it might lock it back.
It depends on the unlock type used. Some unlocks are permanent.
But if you bought it unlocked from the store/carrier, then there is nothing to worry about.

GDReaper said:
If the phone was neverlocked then flashing won't change anything.
But if the phone was locked and then unlocked at some point, it might lock it back.
It depends on the unlock type used. Some unlocks are permanent.
But if you bought it unlocked from the store/carrier, then there is nothing to worry about.
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I was unsure of that though, might ask the previous owner for that thank you for the replies sirs. I'm trying to root the said S4 via odin by trying to flash the latest TWRP recovery via odin but the odin says
No Pit Partition
Removed
Added
Something like that, I tried 3 different USB cables and 3 Different computers already installed kies and reinstalled usb drivers in the process but still no luck.

troy. said:
No, it won't affect your network status nor be locked on your carrier. :good:
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Thank you pare sa pagreply, anyway I was trying to root already I'm facing the problems in the previous reply, can you help me out?

jantdroid said:
I was unsure of that though, might ask the previous owner for that thank you for the replies sirs. I'm trying to root the said S4 via odin by trying to flash the latest TWRP recovery via odin but the odin says
No Pit Partition
Removed
Added
Something like that, I tried 3 different USB cables and 3 Different computers already installed kies and reinstalled usb drivers in the process but still no luck.
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Rooting can be done without the need of a custom recovery.
Did you un-tick re-partition in Odin before trying to flash?

GDReaper said:
Rooting can be done without the need of a custom recovery.
Did you un-tick re-partition in Odin before trying to flash?
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I got rooted already after using KingRoot and then SuperSu-ME I now have SuperSU
However, I wanted to flash a custom recovery via odin and of course to flash the firmware if ever my device gets bricked :crying:

jantdroid said:
I got rooted already after using KingRoot and then SuperSu-ME I now have SuperSU
However, I wanted to flash a custom recovery via odin and of course to flash the firmware if ever my device gets bricked :crying:
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Stock firmware can only be flashed with Odin.

troy. said:
No, it won't affect your network status nor be locked on your carrier. :good:
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the unit is from Globe and I have this annoying globe bootlogo at startup

UPDATE: Got to flash the custom recovery and use a custom rom Lollirom V9.0 the problem was the sync cable not sending enough current to the phone which causes the issues with the odin.
For those who have the same carrier and baseband, you can safely flash a custom recovery (CWM) and flash a custom ROM. It will be fine, networks still there even after I updated the modem to PA1. Goodluck
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA-Developers mobile app

Galaxy On5 Pro SM-G550FY CF-Auto-Root issue

While there is no much mention in the XDA forums, I found that CF-Auto-Root is available for the device SM-G550FY which is Galaxy On5 Pro I purchased in India.
The entry in CF-Auto-Root entry is as follows --
samsung SM-G550FY o5proltedd o5prolte universal3475 exynos3 MMB29K.G550FYXXU1BPH1 6.0.1
This matches the build on my device MMB29K.G550FYXXU1BPH1 exactly so I thought to give it a try. Allowed OEM Unlock in developer options and flashed the CF-Auto-Root-o5prolte-o5proltedd-smg550fy.tar.md5 file in AP in provided Odin with CF-Auto-Root.
It failed and device stuck on half white screen in download mode. No buttons working, battery pull was the only option and now stuck in bootloader with a warning saying "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the SmartSwitch PC Software".
I am now downloading the Stock G550FYXXU1BPH1 from sammobile to flash from Odin again.
Anyone has any idea? Encountered this error before. This is my first Samsung, so a bit less fluent with Odin and its working.
Thanks

vijay-in said:
While there is no much mention in the XDA forums, I found that CF-Auto-Root is available for the device SM-G550FY which is Galaxy On5 Pro I purchased in India.
The entry in CF-Auto-Root entry is as follows --
samsung SM-G550FY o5proltedd o5prolte universal3475 exynos3 MMB29K.G550FYXXU1BPH1 6.0.1
This matches the build on my device MMB29K.G550FYXXU1BPH1 exactly so I thought to give it a try. Allowed OEM Unlock in developer options and flashed the CF-Auto-Root-o5prolte-o5proltedd-smg550fy.tar.md5 file in AP in provided Odin with CF-Auto-Root.
It failed and device stuck on half white screen in download mode. No buttons working, battery pull was the only option and now stuck in bootloader with a warning saying "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the SmartSwitch PC Software".
I am now downloading the Stock G550FYXXU1BPH1 from sammobile to flash from Odin again.
Anyone has any idea? Encountered this error before. This is my first Samsung, so a bit less fluent with Odin and its working.
Thanks
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For root your Galaxy On5 pro, go through the link and read carefully.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-samsung-galaxy-on5-t3435457

Abhiton said:
For root your Galaxy On5 pro, go through the link and read carefully.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-samsung-galaxy-on5-t3435457
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Thanks, same twrp recovery is working for you, curious as it has different model number for the handset?

Updating for anyone who stumbles upon this thread.
I was able to achieve root with twrp of on5ltetmo on Indian On5 Pro SM-G550FY running 6.0.1 without any problem.
Thanks

i also faced that same problem....and i dont have any solution plzzzz help

fazzi dcruz said:
i also faced that same problem....and i dont have any solution plzzzz help
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Read the solution above in the link. That worked for me.

Abhiton said:
For root your Galaxy On5 pro, go through the link and read carefully.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-samsung-galaxy-on5-t3435457
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Thanks bro, works fine.

Root
Is there any method to root Galaxy on5 pro without pc? I tried every possible way like kingroot, kingoroot, framaroot, towelroot but in vain. Somebody plz help.

Sm-g550fy 7.1.1
Abhiton said:
For root your Galaxy On5 pro, go through the link and read carefully.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/root-samsung-galaxy-on5-t3435457
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I HAVE INSTALLED CFAUTOROOT , SUCCESSFULLY ON ON5 7.1.1 BUT UNABLE TO GAIN ROOT ACCESS .
NEED HELP OR TECHNICAL TIP TO GET ROOT ACCESS .
IF solution available with even twrp latest build for gaining the root will also do . since my new phone has 7.1.1 os root checker .apk after installation does give error root access not successfully done.
pls help.
thanks

Official Verizon ( VZW ) SM-G950U G950USQU2CRB9 Odin Firmware

Below is a link for the official Verizon ( VZW ) SM-G950U G950USQU2CRB9 Oreo ( Android 8.0 ) firmware package.
https://mega.nz/#!lAoX3IBY!jRAbEDpg7B2E6-I-EYIyy0dKW8ZRVNM2MSrwE6zCHZI
Contains:
AP_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5
BL_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G950USQU2CRB9_CP9027709_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
USERDATA_VZW_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
*The CSC contains a PIT and will wipe the phone; HOME_CSC does not and will not, respectively.
**Odin v3.13.1 is required to flash Oreo firmware (LZ4 compression support). Below is the xda forum link to the original odin and my patched odin for flashing and/or crossflashing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
¡BBB!
All Interruptible
Sourced direct from Verizon.

Do we need to flash the CSC? I'd like to keep my data if somehow possible ?

kornnflake said:
Do we need to flash the CSC? I'd like to keep my data if somehow possible
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Choice is CSC or HOME_CSC. Success will vary depending on previous firmware and/or phone data.
¡realBBB!
Weeping Read

Worked perfectly with HOME_CSC and all the other files in zip without USERDATA or CSC. Thanks for this!

Hi. i am a noob, and using an unlocked verizon s8 in Asia. So is there anything i need to do before trying to flash?

Is this compatible with the XFINITY SM-G950U?

kabbab said:
Hi. i am a noob, and using an unlocked verizon s8 in Asia. So is there anything i need to do before trying to flash?
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Not really. Maybe a backup, if you wish.
BBB
Life Peach

skylr616 said:
Is this compatible with the XFINITY SM-G950U?
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Not sure if you can flash with a stock odin or not. But this firmware will work fine on any snapdragon g950u/g950u1 phones.
BBB
Really Stoke

having trouble
GeorgeNav said:
Worked perfectly with HOME_CSC and all the other files in zip without USERDATA or CSC. Thanks for this!
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I have tried flashing an unlocked Samsung S8 with the above Verizon firmware but I am running into a problem. I set up to flash the BL, AP, CP and HOME_CSC files and Odin begins the process but hangs for many minutes at "Setup Connection", and then eventually states FAIL for reprogramming. It knows the phone is connected and "added" on the right COM port but will not flash. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help, a lot!!!!! I am running Odin3 v3.13
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1Littlegiant said:
I have tried flashing an unlocked Samsung S8 with the above Verizon firmware but I am running into a problem. I set up to flash the BL, AP, CP and HOME_CSC files and Odin begins the process but hangs for many minutes at "Setup Connection", and then eventually states FAIL for reprogramming. It knows the phone is connected and "added" on the right COM port but will not flash. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for the help, a lot!!!!! I am running Odin3 v3.13
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I was enabling USB debug in developer mode but when I went into download mode it would not work. Apparently I am fat fingered and deselected USB debugging so no usable connection. Once got that done used ¡BBB! Odin patched (THANK YOU SIR!!!!!!!!) and loaded the files above. Reflashed and rebooted in a few minutes, got PASS out of Odin and phone booted up just fine. Now I am able to enable the Advanced Calling feature which I sorely needed living in a lousy reception cell zone area. Thanks all for the work you put in, it is most appreciated!

Verizon Unlocked Samsung s8
realbbb said:
Below is a link for the official Verizon ( VZW ) SM-G950U G950USQU2CRB9 Oreo ( Android 8.0 ) firmware package.
https://mega.nz/#!lAoX3IBY!jRAbEDpg7B2E6-I-EYIyy0dKW8ZRVNM2MSrwE6zCHZI
Contains:
AP_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta.tar.md5
BL_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G950USQU2CRB9_CP9027709_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
USERDATA_VZW_G950USQU2CRB9_CL13001792_QB17097553_REV01_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
*The CSC contains a PIT and will wipe the phone; HOME_CSC does not and will not, respectively.
**Odin v3.13.1 is required to flash Oreo firmware (LZ4 compression support). Below is the xda forum link to the original odin and my patched odin for flashing and/or crossflashing.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
¡BBB!
All Interruptible
Sourced direct from Verizon.
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I have verizon samsung s8 unlocked phone with android 8.0.
Is this flashing gonna remove the verizon bloatware also.
Thanks

mantej16 said:
I have verizon samsung s8 unlocked phone with android 8.0.
Is this flashing gonna remove the verizon bloatware also.
Thanks
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No.
For no bloat; locate G950U1UEU2CRB9.
realBBB
Bey Koard

Is Hotspot unlocked ?

Is there a newer version to this? I am currently trying to flash my S8 back to stock after failing to root it (I didnt realize rooting on this phone was blocked). I keep getting the following error: SW Rev Check Fail: [abl]Fused 3 > Binary 2.
Please help!

ReklezzTrini said:
Is there a newer version to this? I am currently trying to flash my S8 back to stock after failing to root it (I didnt realize rooting on this phone was blocked). I keep getting the following error: SW Rev Check Fail: [abl]Fused 3 > Binary 2.
Please help!
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It sounds like you are trying to flash a version 2 bootloader when you already have a version 3 BL installed. You need to find an updated ROM that has the version 3 BL.

Smithfolk4 said:
It sounds like you are trying to flash a version 2 bootloader when you already have a version 3 BL installed. You need to find an updated ROM that has the version 3 BL.
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I actually managed to fix it. I ended up using an ATT file set? And that worked perfectly fine for me.

ReklezzTrini said:
I actually managed to fix it. I ended up using an ATT file set? And that worked perfectly fine for me.
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Glad you figured it out,

//ATT N950U\\ Stock Odin Files Firmware N950USQS4CRE1

Stock Oreo N950USQS4CRE1 Odin files for AT&T NOTE 8
Model: SM-N950U
Model Name: Galaxy Note 8
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.0
Security Patch Level: May 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: N950USQS4CRE1
CSC: N950UOYN4CRE1
Download here: N950USQS4CRE1
DOWNLOAD for ODIN:
ODIN v3.13.1

Thanks for the post and link. Are they pushing this OTA yet?

I have a note 8 N950U with Snapdragon on N950USQS2BQK2, i can jump with this upgrade to oreo?

IngAlanAD said:
I have a note 8 N950U with Snapdragon on N950USQS2BQK2, i can jump with this upgrade to oreo?
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Yes

its for verizon not att.

babbar559 said:
its for verizon not att.
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All major carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity Mobile, all updated to CRE1 for the Note 8. The update wasn't just for a specific carrier, like Verizon. As you can see for yourself.

bboii86 said:
All major carriers Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Xfinity Mobile, all updated to CRE1 for the Note 8. The update wasn't just for a specific carrier, like Verizon. As you can see for yourself.
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I knw all that. I meant to say it's Verizon carrier firmware not att. Cuz i have installed it on my phone and there are few Verizon apps in there.
BTW... When I Odin the files my neice disconnected the cable from pc and process didn't complete(I think it finished around 75%). When I tried going to download mode again for reinstall it gave me emergency recovery software error. Furnately, I was able to access my phone without any problem and nothing got deleted, but all my Samsung apps detecting it as modified firmware and whenever I try going to recover mode, download mode or safe mode I get the Emergency recovery error.
& I'm getting 4 options for software update now in settings.

Samsung pay and pass saying my phone is rooted.
Any suggestions how to Odin files again cuz I'm unable to get to download mode now. Thanks

babbar559 said:
I knw all that. I meant to say it's Verizon carrier firmware not att. Cuz i have installed it on my phone and there are few Verizon apps in there.
BTW... When I Odin the files my neice disconnected the cable from pc and process didn't complete(I think it finished around 75%). When I tried going to download mode again for reinstall it gave me emergency recovery software error. Furnately, I was able to access my phone without any problem and nothing got deleted, but all my Samsung apps detecting it as modified firmware and whenever I try going to recover mode, download mode or safe mode I get the Emergency recovery error.
& I'm getting 4 options for software update now in settings.
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Is your device or service provider from Verizon? Also, you may have flashed the odin files incorrectly. I see that you have 2 software update sections. Make sure you back up your files, flash odin files to their correct slots. BL to BL, AP to AP, CP to CP, CSC to CSC and flash userdata to Userdata/UMS. Also, flash with odin version 3.13.1. That should fix the problem.

bboii86 said:
Is your device or service provider from Verizon? Also, you may have flashed the odin files incorrectly. I see that you have 2 software update sections. Make sure you back up your files, flash odin files to their correct slots. BL to BL, AP to AP, CP to CP, CSC to CSC and flash userdata to Userdata/UMS. Also, flash with odin version 3.13.1. That should fix the problem.
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My phone is usa unlocked. & i flashed Odin files in correct slots including userdata. The process just didn't complete cuz my phone got disconnected. Now main problem is that I can't get back to download mode. It gives me emergency recovery error whenever i try it. So can't use Odin to flash any files. Thanks

babbar559 said:
My phone is usa unlocked. & i flashed Odin files in correct slots including userdata. The process just didn't complete cuz my phone got disconnected. Now main problem is that I can't get back to download mode. It gives me emergency recovery error whenever i try it. So can't use Odin to flash any files. Thanks
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Show us emergency picture please.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs

Venom0642 said:
Show us emergency picture please.
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Phone is working fine so far.. Error only shows up on when I try to perform download mode, recovery mode or safe mode. & now some of the Samsung apps not working cuz they think my phone is rooted.. ?

babbar559 said:
Phone is working fine so far.. Error only shows up on when I try to perform download mode, recovery mode or safe mode. & now some of the Samsung apps not working cuz they think my phone is rooted.. ?
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That's download mode i have been on that screen before here's what you do, go back to that screen just like you posted then plug phone in open Odin add the tar files and proceed with that error emergency screen it will install your tar odins, once it passes odin that screen will be back to normal.
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Venom0642 said:
That's download mode i have been on that screen before here's what you do, go back to that screen just like you posted then plug phone in open Odin add the tar files and proceed with that error emergency screen it will install your tar odins, once it passes odin that screen will be back to normal.
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Thank you very much.. I'll try that later today and get back with the results. ?

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Venom0642 said:
That's download mode i have been on that screen before here's what you do, go back to that screen just like you posted then plug phone in open Odin add the tar files and proceed with that error emergency screen it will install your tar odins, once it passes odin that screen will be back to normal.
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got it working all good now. thanks

babbar559 said:
got it working all good now. thanks
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Np glad i could help.
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Hey Venom0642,
I have updated my Note 8 to 4cre5. I want to get my phone back to cre1. I have switched carriers to Cricket. When I try to Odin cre1 to my phone it says it worked but it went fast and it is still on Cre5.
Any idea what to do?
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Never mind, I have figured it out.
Thanks
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1st Thank You for your work!
So this can be flashed on AT&T devices? Someone stated that it's for Verizon and I'm confused with that statement. Also
There's 2 CSC files?
CSC_OYN &
HOME_CSC_OYN
Which one do I use in CSC slot and where does the other go?

G930VL Root?

I got the StraightTalk S7 with the model number G930VL and is also on 8.0 firmware. Im having a hard time getting it to root. I downloaded all the samsung usb drivers and multiple TWRP files to use with Odin. When I click start after selecting the AP file it just says fail. Could anyone point me into the right direction?

Smokeygator said:
I got the StraightTalk S7 with the model number G930VL and is also on 8.0 firmware. Im having a hard time getting it to root. I downloaded all the samsung usb drivers and multiple TWRP files to use with Odin. When I click start after selecting the AP file it just says fail. Could anyone point me into the right direction?
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You can check this thread:
Unlock Bootloader SM-G930VL ( straighttalk )
Ok so what i know or been told that this model has a unlock bootloader , so why cant we get root for this one? And Someone said that if i want root i have to flash it to a verizon model SM-g930V but i will have my bootloader lock. Please some...
forum.xda-developers.com
There are different methods to root this device.

This Will Help HERE