The jFone M3i is a mid-range Android smartphone released by Chinese manufacturer jFone back in August lasy year. The jFone M3i rocks a 5″ HD display powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core chipset along with 1GB of RAM. Other key specs which come along with the device include a 8GB internal storage, a 8MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 1,800 mAh battery as well as Android 4.2 Jelly Bean running out of the box.
Like most other Android smartphones, we can root jFone M3i rather easily as well. In the following tutorial, I will be guiding you guys on how to root jFone M3i in less than an hour.
Disclaimer : During the process of rooting, there is always a risk for you to brick your Android device. So if you choose to root your device, you are doing it at your own risk! Your device warranty will also be voided after rooting.
Prerequisites before you begin rooting jFone M3i
- Download the SRS Root program on your PC.
- Make sure you have installed the necessary device driver before moving on.
- Make sure you have enabled USB Debugging from your device’s settings.
- Make sure you have at least 80% battery left on your smartphone before you proceed.
- Back up the jFone M3i.
Follow the steps below on how to root jFone M3i
- Install SRS Root on your PC by double-clicking on its icon and follow the onscreen instructions. (Right-click and run it as administrator if double-clicking on it doesn’t work)
- Connect the Firefly Intense S to your PC using an appropriate USB cable. Make sure your PC is able to detect your device.
- Open the SRS Root program on your PC by double-clicking on its icon. (Right-click and run it as administrator if double-clicking on it doesn’t work)
Next up, click on the Root Device (SmartRoot) button to begin rooting jFone M3i.- The rooting process may take some time so be patient.
- Once done, reboot your device.
- Congratulation! You’ve just rooted jFone M3i!
Now, you’re free to install custom ROMs as well as recovery on the jFone M3i. In the meantime, stay tune for more how to root tutorials!
