HTC One S (S3) Root Tutorial

In this Tutorial we will show you how to root your HTC One S (S3). We will use the Kingo Toolkit which provides a quick and easy solution for windows users. For the Toolkit to work you will need to activate USB-Debugging on your device. To find out how to do this, take a look at our „Enable Developer Options in Android 4.2+ Tutorial„

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HTC One S (S3) Root

Things we will need

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• Kingo Sony Xperia Z1 Root Tool
• HTC One S (S3) USB Drivers

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Important Informations

• Always use a USB-Port from the backside of your PC
• Always use the original USB cable
• Always use a fully charged device
• Always Backup your Device first

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows XP
• Windows Vista
• Windows 7
• Windows 8

HTC One S (S3) Root Tutorial

1. Download and Install the HTC USB Drivers for your HTC One S (S3) and the Kingo Root Toolkit
2. Activate USB-Debugging on your HTC One S (S3)
3. Start the Kingo Root Toolkit and connect your HTC One S (S3) with your pc via the usb cable
4. The Kingo Root Toolkit should now display the name of your device
   
5. To Root your device you simply need to click the orange „ROOT“ Button
6. After you pressed „ROOT“ your device will reboot
7. As soon as rooting is done you will get the „Root Succeeded!“ Screen in the Kingo Toolkit
   
8. Your HTC One S (S3) is now rooted if you want to remove the root you can also use this toolkit.