Root Galaxy Grand 2 Duos SM-G7102 with Official Android 4.3 Firmware [Rooting Guide]

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos SM-G7102 recently get updated to the G7102XXUANA1 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware. this latest firmware on your device and now you can root the same using our simple tutorial below. The below guide will help you to root XXUANA1 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware running on Galaxy Grand 2 Duos SM-G7102.

After updating official firmware, your device no longer belongs to rooted device. So, after official firmware update, many of us prefer to root our device to enjoy some additional features that unrooted android device doesn't offer. With a rooted android device, you can install apps that ask root permission, flash various custom ROMs, install MODs and tweak various features. Root removes default bloatware apps that free-up lots of memory space and extend the battery life. However, once rooted, manufacturer warranty will be void. But you can regain the warranty by following proper unroot process.

The tutorial is made with simple step by step guide, so that even an android newbie user can follow and successfully root his/her device. However, in this process you may loss your personal data and settings. So, we recommend you to follow all the backup instructions before proceed to rooting guide.

Warning!

• This rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Duos SM-G7102 model. Check your device model number from- Settings-About Phone. 
• Rooting voids your phone's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back the warranty anytime by following proper un-root process or by flashing official firmware.
• This guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after following this tutorial.

Pre-Requisites:

• Check battery percentage, charge your device to a decent level of at least 60% battery power. Your device should not turn off during installation.
• Turn on USB Debugging mode, go to Settings-Developer Options-USB Debugging
• Backup important data and settings to external storage

Steps to Root Galaxy Grand 2 Duos SM-G7102 Running G7102XXUANA1 4.3 Jelly Bean through Odin:

1. Download CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 and extract the Zip file
2. Download Odin 3.09 and extract the Zip file: Odin3_V3.09.Zip
3. Now, Switch off your phone and boot Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons together (long press until the boot screen appear), now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
4. Run the Odin3 v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)
5. Now connect your Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 to your computer via USB cable
6. In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.
7. Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.
8. Now, click on the AP (PDA in older Odin) button and select the "CF-Autoroot.tar" file.
9. Finally, click on the Start button to begin the rooting process, wait few moments.
10. Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green background
11. Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
12. You can now disconnect your phone from computer
13. Finish

Congrats! You have completed the tutorial to root Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 running G7102XXUANA1 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware. Hope you successfully done the rooting process. If you followed everything as mentioned in the above tutorial, then your Galaxy Grand 2 Duos G7102 should now rooted and you have complete control over your device. Now, install apps that ask root permission or flash various custom ROMs. To verify your device is rooted or not, you can download and run the Root Checker App from Google Play Store.