Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is Android Smartphone specially designed for those who would like to have big screen phones at affordable price. It is indeed a great phone with great software and hardware specifications. It was officially released back in April,2013 (not quite old one!). As the phone runs the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, you probably would be looking to taste the lasted Android OS and Features, like the KitKat. Well, right now you can not have these officially, However using the Custom ROMs you can have it, but you’ll need to have Root Access and Custom Recovery in order to Flash Custom ROMs on your Galaxy Mega 6.3. Follow this step by step tutorial to first get Root Access.
Guidelines and Requirements:
1. This root guide is only works for Galaxy Mega 6.3Â GT-I9205 and GT-I9200, do not try this tutorial on another device or variant of Galaxy Mega, it will not work and may brick your phone.
2. As usual, Rooting your phone will always voids your phone warranty. You also need to install USB Drivers on your PC, If you’ve installed Samsung Kies that is also ok, but during the Root process, make sure that it is not running in the background.
3. Enable USB debugging on your device by going to phone Settings > General > Developers Options.
4. It will be wise to Backup your important data before you proceed further.
5. Make sure that you have it last 70% battery charge on your device.
6. Last but not the least, You’re doing this at your own risk.
Downloads:
1. Download Odin.
2. Click Here to Download Stock kernel for Galaxy Mega 6.3.
Step by Step Guide How to root Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 GT-I9200
Step 1. First of all unzip Odin and run it as Administrator on your PC.
Step 2. Reboot your Galaxy Mega into Download Mode by Pressing and Holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons at the same time and leave it when you see a warning message and then hit the Volume Up.
Step 3. Now Connect your Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 to Pc Via USB Cable and wait Until Odin recognize it. In Odin check that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset options are only checked and rest leave the default settings.
Step 4. Once recognized, Then click on the PDA Button and select the stock Kernel image file which you’ve downloaded earlier, and when selected, Hit the Start button and wait for Odin to flash it.
Step 5. Finally, When your phone reboots normally, Head over to Google Play Store App on your phone and install SuperSU App.
That’s if folks, Congrats!! You have now successfully got Root Access on your Galaxy Mega 6.3. To check that you have got Rooted, Download the Root checker From Play Store Here and Run it to verify Root Access on your phone. Do let us know in the comment section, How things went for you. For more updates and Android Root Tutorials stay tuned to Android Central.
You Sir, are just awesome !!!
Thanks for the steps. I really appreciate that.
You’re welcome
you reply to this one but no one else
Hey Desenuts, Well, the method is pretty simple and those who follow the instructions are able to safely root their devices. If you do have issues when rooting the device, do let us know the exact problem/errors you’re experiencing and we’ll happily assist you! Hopefully you got my point!!
Got my Wi-Fi back using the above method, but it also dismounts my External SD Card and won’t let you mount it.
Any ideas or tips.
Thanks
I would recommend you to format your SDcard and then give it a try! Let’s see what happens? (If you have important data first transfer that into ur PC.)
Done, Sorted, Cheers
everytime after i rooted my samsung galaxy mega 6.3 i9200 wifi is not working? pls any help..thanks
Install this app to fix WiFi:
https://play.google. com/store/apps/details?id=co.in.zextr.wcf
so i dnt hve a choice to flash it again with the stock kernel..but i wnt to rooted my device unfortunately evrytme i root it wifi is not working..
I lost my wifi
You may try to use this app to fix WiFi:
https://play.google. com/store/apps/details?id=co.in.zextr.wcf
sir,
after rooting my mega 6.3 my wifi is not turning on
i tried flashing stock rom but it wont work
my wifi is not turning on what can i do
should i have to search stock kernel
please reply me sir i m scared
Did you tried the app given in the above comment?
sir,
yes i try but it also wont work my wifi is still not turning on
after that i tried 2nd latest stock rom and it works
my phone is back to stock
and everything is normal now
but i want to root my device and it is not possible with above description what can i do to root mega 6.3
how will you install the app you said if my wifi do not turning on sir?
My phone is dead many erors
Fuck you bitches
This is the way to distroy your phone
Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i lost my wifi
im having a problem. it says secure check fail on recovery and boot. my write protection is also enabled.
Hey sir ..
Im.having a problem in uninstalling the whastsapp favtory version ….
Can i get help..!?
Wish u give a good advice 🙂 tnx
Have you tried using Application Manager
i have many problem after root it.. my bluetooth didn’t work… playstore can’t open.. and more important is my gallery cannot open.. other than that, my device storage is empty and only have 128mb.. how i want to unroot it?
Follow the step-by-step guide over here:
http://androidcentral.us/2014/02/how-to-flash-firmware-using-odin-samsung-devices/
When I call s voice automatically open and call will be disconnected. What I can do?
after flashing stock rom my wifi not turning on? mr.Imran aftab said install the app “wifi connection fixer” but how can i install it without wifi? thanks
Thanks for the method. But my google play is not responding. How do I fix that?