Recently Samsung released Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, version XXELKC for Samsung Galaxy S3. The update brings some exciting new features such as the Galaxy Note 2's Multi Window.In this tutorial I will present you with the guide to root you Galaxy S3 that runs Android 4.1.2 version XXELKC. For the rooting process you will use Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root tool. This is one of the easiest and most effective rooting tool and it keeps your device as close to stock as possible.Requirements:
- Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 running Android 4.1.2 version XXELKC
- The latest Samsung USB drivers installed from here
- USB debugging enabled from the Settings menu of the phone
- BACKUP before proceeding with the root
- Download CF-Auto-Root and extract the files on your computer
- Download Odin v 3.07
- Turn off the device
- Reboot into Download Mode (Volume Down + Home + Power buttons)
- Launch Odin v 3.07
- Connect your Galaxy S3 to the computer via USB
- Wait for Odin to recognize the phone
- Click on PDA and add the CF-Auto-Root .tar.md5 from Step 1
- Click on Start
- Wait for the rooting process to complete