This article will take you through root galaxy premier I9260 ZTAMA1 on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware. This process requires you to push a modified kernel file without doing anything to your original firmware. Rooting is very essential not only for those who want to run apps that require root permission but also for those who want to access system file and install MODs.

To obtain root we will flash CF-Auto-Root in your Galaxy Premier I9260 running I9260ZTAMA1 firmware using ODIN. Flashing of which root your device. However, in this process, you may lose your personal data and settings.
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Disclaimer & Warning!
It is strongly advised that you use this tutorial only forGalaxy Premier , model number I9260. Trying using this tutorial in any other Android device May result in unpleasant outcomes of which am not liable. So before you proceed, Check your device’s model number in: Settings » About phone. Try this at your own risk. Although, it is very unlikely that your device will be damaged if you follow all the instructions here to the last letter in this tutorial
Before you root your phone take note of this:
Once you have rooted your android device, your device warranty will get void; However, you can reclaim the warranty by applying official firmware update or by unrooting the device.
To check if you have successfully rooted your device or not simply install an app called “Root Checker” t available for download on Google PLAY store.
Pre Requisites & Requirements:
- Make sure your device have at least 60% battery power. [How to Check Battery Percentage in Android Device press settings>>Battery or download any battery optimizing app from google play e.g]
- You already have USB Driver Installed for Galaxy Premier , model number I9260 in your PC. [Download USB Driver]
- Make sure USB Debugging is enabled. [ You can do this by pressing settings>.developer options>>USB debugging]
File Required(Download by clicking on it)
- CF-Auto-Root to root I9260ZTAMA1 firmware [Filename: CF-Auto-Root-superior-superiorxx-gti9260.zip]
- Odin 3.07
How to Root Galaxy Premier I9260 firmware I9260ZTAMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
- Extract CF-Auto-Root-superior-superiorxx-gti9260.zip and you will get a file with .tar extension under extracted folder.
- Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
- Power off your smartphone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
- Now, put the Galaxy Premier I9260 smartphone in Download Mode by pressing pressing and holding down the Volume Down and Home buttons while pressing the Power button. A Warning! screen will come up; press Volume Down key to continue to enter Download Mode.
- Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe (see Step 2) as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete the process smoothly.
- Now connect your Galaxy Premier I9260 with your PC using USB cable. A message will arrive under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. Let’s assume you don’t get this msg, then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back in your desktop PC). If that too don’t work then you should then reinstall the driver. If you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
- Select these files in Odin at respective tabs:
- Click the PDA Tab, and select the CF-Auto-Root-superior-superiorxx-gti9260.tar.md5 file.
- In Odin window, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected.
- Double check everything that we mentioned. Now, once satisfied hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
- Once flashing completed, you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. The smartphone will then automatically rebooted and soon you will see the Samsung logo. You can then unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
Congrats! Your Galaxy Premier I9260 running I9260ZTAMA1 Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted. You can now install apps that require root permission.
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