How to root Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102

How to root Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102
[Guide] Know your Device: Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102 | Root, Odin, CWM, ROM List & More...


The Galaxy Y DUOS GT-S6102 is a mobile phone from Samsung. It's also known as Torino. It was announced on 22 December 2011 and was released in February 2012. It holds 2 SIM cards.



Specifications:-

 

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Manufacturer: Samsung Electronics Series: Samsung Galaxy Compatible networks: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2, HSDPA 900 / 2100 - GT-S6102 HSDPA 850 / 2100 - GT-S6102B First released: January 1, 2012; 2 years ago Successor: Samsung Galaxy Y Plus Type: Smartphone Form factor: Candybar Dimensions: 109.8 mm (4.32 in) H, 60 mm (2.4 in) W, 12 mm (0.47 in) D, Weight: 109 grams (3.8 oz) Operating system: Android v2.3.6 (Gingerbread) CPU: 832 Mhz Single core Memory: 290 MB RAM, 160 MB user accessible 512 MB ROM, Storage: 2 GB, internal storage Removable storage: microSDHC supports up to 32 GB Battery: 1,300 mAh internal rechargeable Li-ion Data inputs: Capacitive touchscreen TFT display Display: 3.14 in (80 mm) TFT FWVGA 320×240 px 256K Colors Rear camera: 3.15 megapixel (2,048 × 1,536), 2592x1944 px, Video Recording 24@ fps 320x240 px (QVGA), Geo-tagging

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Key Combinations:-

Download: Volume (-) + Home + Power

Recovery: Volume(+) + Home + Power



How to install Stock Firmware?

Be Careful while Flashing via Odin!

• Do not turnoff / Remove USB Cable while flashing.
• Flash Correct Firmware File; otherwise your device may become HARD BRICK means DEAD!
• Read Flashing Instructions Carefully.

 

What I need?

• A PC or Laptop with Windows Operating System.
• Usb Cable for Galaxy Y Duos.
• Odin for Galaxy Y Duos Odin3 for Galaxy Y Torino.zip (Dev-Host, 346 KB)
• torino.pit file for Odin (Check inside the above zip)
• Stock Firmware for your region.
• Firmware archive for GT-S6102
• Samsung Drivers for PC. Setup for Compiled Driver Disk (Samsung).exe (Dev-Host, 12.5 MB)

Step-by-Step Instuctions:-

• Install Samsung Drivers.
• Extract Stock firmware zip file to get the .tar.md5 file named like "S6102........"
• Extract "Odin3 for Galaxy Y Torino.zip" with WinRar, 7Zip or Windows zip file utility.
• Power off your Phone.
• Get into "Download mode" by pressing Volume (-) + Home + Power Keys.
• Open Odin3.v3.07.Torino.exe
• Connect your phone to pc via USB cable.
• Make sure that your phone is detected in "ID:COM" area.
• Step:1 - Press "Pit File" button and choose torino.pit file along with the Odin for Galaxy Y Duos.
• Step:2 - Press "PDA" button and choose the one package firmware file xxxx.tar.md5
• Step:3 - Press "Start" button under Execution.
• Wait for some time... The flashing may take about 4 min - 5 min. The Phone will be auto rebooted after successful flashing.
• Remove the USB Cable.
• If you are facing boot loop after flashing completed on Odin, you have to go to Stock Recovery (Volume(+) + Home + Power Key combination) and select wipe data/factory reset.

How to install ClockworkMod Recovery? (Temp)

 

• Download and Copy CWM-GT-S6102.Torino.zip (Dev-Host, 1.34 MB) to SD Card
• Power off your Galaxy Y Duos
• Get into recovery mode by pressing Volume(+) + Home + Power Keys.
• Choose "apply update from sdcard"
• Select "CWM-GT-S6102.Torino.zip" and confirm the action.
• Now you are successfully entered to Temporary CWM! Remember, you need to install this temp.recovery each and every time you install a ROM or Update Zip.

Want to Remove unnecessary stock apps? Wan't to install extra Fonts? Copy and Replace System apps?

For that you need to ROOT your Phone.

Remember, Rooting will void your warranty. So If you are on warranty period, Don't do it!