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How to Root Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102

Today, we'll see how we can root Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102 using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root via Odin. If you have bought your Galaxy Grand 2, you can easily root your phone by following our guide. After gaining root access on your Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102, you will be able to enjoy root apps and customize your phone in different ways. You can improve not only the performance of your phone, but also get better battery life.

The CF-Root method given below has been tested by many users and reported working, yet we do not guarantee that it will have 100% success results for all users. In most cases, failure is the outcome of some mistake on the part of the users. Therefore, do not miss any of the preparatory steps before attempting the root method. Follow the tutorial at your own responsibility!

Prerequisites

  • This guide is specifically for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102
  • Charge your device to at least 50% battery
  • Backup all important data (contacts, messages, photos, etc.)
  • Install Samsung USB drivers on your Windows PC
  • Enable USB debugging from Developer Options

Downloads Required

  • CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Grand 2 SM-G7102
  • Odin v3.09 or higher

Step-by-Step Rooting Guide

  1. Download CF-Auto-Root and Odin on your computer
  2. Extract both zip files to a folder
  3. Power off your Galaxy Grand 2
  4. Enter Download Mode: Press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power simultaneously
  5. When warning appears, press Volume Up to continue
  6. Launch Odin.exe as Administrator
  7. Connect your phone to PC via USB cable
  8. Wait for Odin to detect your device (Added!! message will appear)
  9. Click on AP button and select the CF-Auto-Root tar.md5 file
  10. Ensure only "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options are enabled
  11. Click Start to begin the rooting process
  12. Wait patiently for the process to complete
  13. Your phone will reboot automatically when done

Verification

After your device boots up, install a root checker app from Google Play Store to verify that root access has been granted successfully.

Benefits of Rooting

  • Install custom ROMs and kernels
  • Remove bloatware apps
  • Full backup with Titanium Backup
  • Overclock/underclock CPU
  • Install Xposed Framework modules
  • Better battery optimization with root apps

Originally published on Apavayan World on April 27, 2014. This is an archived post from my old Android tech blog.