Thursday, December 29, 2011

How to Root Samsung Galaxy SL I9003 on Gingerbread 2.3.6 DDKP1/DDKP2 Firmware

This tutorial will guide you to root your Samsung Galaxy SL GT-I9003 with latest DDKP2 Gingerbread 2.3.6 firmwares. So, before you proceed ensure that you are on the DDKP2 versions. To check visit the path Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version where it will show DDKP1 / DDKP2 2.3.6. Just in case if it shown any other firmware version then this article is not for you.
Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner just in case if anything wrong happens to your device, which is a very unlikely event if you follow the procedure which is mentioned below.

Rooting Information: Please note that once you root the device the warranty will get void, so keep a note of this. The only way with which you can revoke the root access is that you need to again re apply the firmware update of DDKP1 or DDKP2 so that the warranty will get void.
Many of the Users ask us in the comments section on what is Rooting and what are its advantages.

What is Rooting and its Advantages:
Rooting is a process wherein the system files are provided with the access by the third party applications due to which the customization becomes possible.
Rooting allows you to customize the phone with the help of custom ROMs and also allows you to make use of other apps which require the rooting access.
The only disadvantage is that the warranty gets void, though it can be regained by updating with any of the stock or default firmwares.
So, let’s check out on what are the list of Pre Requisites you need to follow before moving to the procedure.