Learn how to get help rooting your device ready to install KnowIT

Learn how to get help rooting your device ready to install KnowIT


Some of these guides may be outdated. 

Whilst we try to maintain them if a device manufacturer updates a device OS and stops if from being rooted then there is nothing we can do to change that if a rooting guide is not available.

If any of  the guides are inaccurate or your Android phone is not listed above then please get in touch KnowIT in the comments and we will be happy to help.

When you request a rooting guide please include the following information as it will help us create guides quicker for you.

  • Device Manufacturer (e.g. Samsung)
  • Device Model (e.g. Galaxy S3 I9300)
  • Device OS version (e.g. 4.4.2)

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