- You can flash Custom ROM on Galaxy S3 Mini using TWRP
- You can flash modding zip files to customize your phone
- Easy to flash and use Xposed Modules using TWRP
- Easy to Root and Unroot using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU
- You can install Magisk on Galaxy S3 Mini
- Easy to Create and Restore Nandroid Backup using TWRP Recovery.
- Easy access to restore the Nandroid Backup.
- You can flash the image file using TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S3 Mini
- Easy to remove all bloatware using TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S3 Mini.
- To underclock and overclock.
- You can clean Wipe, Cache, and Data.
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How to Install Official TWRP Recovery on Galaxy S3 Mini (golden)
Before going to the TWRP installation process, follow all the pre-requirements mentioned below properly.
Pre-Requirements:
TWRP Recovery Details
| File Name |
TWRP Recovery |
| Version |
V3.6.0 and Higher |
| Support |
Official |
| Developer |
TWRP Team |
| Download Link |
Download
|
Disclaimer:
GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any damage or error that occurs to your device while/after installing the files or following this guide. Make sure to take a complete backup before doing anything. Do this at your own risk.
After downloading all the required files, drivers, and tools, follow the installation process.
- First of all, enable the Developer Options and USB Debugging mode on your device.
- Head over to the device Settings > System > About Phone > then tap on the Build Number for seven times to enable Developer options mode.
- Now, go to the Developer options in the Settings menu and turn on the toggle to enable USB debugging.
- Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.
- We assume that you’ve already installed the ODIN tool.
- Now, run the Odin tool as an administrator on your PC.
- Reboot your Samsung device into Download mode.
- Simply connect your handset to the computer using a USB cable.
- After connecting the USB cable, you will see a blue sign in Odin interface in the ID:COM section with a USB port number.
- Add the Recovery TWRP .tar file from that you’ve already downloaded earlier.
- Click on the AP/PDA button and load it.
- DO NOT check ‘Re-Partition’ under the Options tab.
- You can also uncheck the ‘Auto Reboot’ option (optional).
- Click on ‘Start’ and wait for a few seconds until you see a message PASS.
- Reboot the handset into recovery mode by press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together. [For newer Samsung devices, press and hold Volume Up + Power together]
- That’s it, guys. You’re done.
What is Root?
Smartphone Rooting is the unofficial way to enable an administrator or superuser access to your device system and subsystem. Therefore, the user can easily tweak, change, edit, or delete system files and apps easily.
With the help of rooting, you can uninstall bloatware, increase device performance, reduce battery draining, install Xposed modules, and more. However, smartphone rooting will void the device warranty and you may not get software OTA updates anymore. Improper way of rooting can also brick your device easily. Therefore, make sure to follow the guide properly.
The advantage of Rooting:
- You can get access to all files on your Galaxy S3 Mini, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
- You can increase the performance of your Galaxy S3 Mini by overclocking.
- By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Galaxy S3 Mini.
- Uninstall Bloatware on Galaxy S3 Mini.
- You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game-related applications.
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- By Rooting Galaxy S3 Mini, you can View, Edit, or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
- You can install the Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.
Steps to Root Galaxy S3 Mini
Guide to Root Galaxy S3 Mini via SuperSU
Guide to Root Galaxy S3 Mini via Magisk
We assume that this full-depth installation guide will be helpful to you. For any queries, feel free to ask in the comments below.
