Rooting your Samsung ATIV S Neo

OS: Microsoft Windows Phone 8

CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait

Display: 4.77" inc

Camera: 8 MP, Single

By default, the bootloader Samsung ATIV S Neo is locked on the phone. This is done so that the novice user does not make a fatal error while editing the device kernel and does not turn the phone into a brick.

Advantages of Rooting your Samsung ATIV S Neo

You can download third party or custom applications

Easy removal of system (pre-installed) applications

You can back up your phone as well as access the file system in storage mode.

You will be able to install and run programs and applications that expand the capabilities of the OS and add new functionality

Disadvantages of Rooting your Samsung ATIV S Neo

You can say good-bye to the warranty.

Automated firmware updates may not be working.

It can brick your device.

Higher Chances of Virus Attack.

How to root Samsung ATIV S Neo with Computer (via Windows Phone Internals)

Before starting the rooting process, follow these steps.

1. Backup Your Device.
2. Make sure your battery is charged to 90%.
3. Just to be safe, reboot your device.

Rooting via Windows Phone Internals

Thomas Nilan
Smartphone Expert

Thomas Nilan is a mobile phone expert with in-depth knowledge of the Android and iOS operating systems, who understands the settings of various hidden features that allow you to expand the capabilities of your smartphone, as well as get information about what is going on inside the phone for future repairs. He is an authority in his field, which has allowed him to become a ghostwriter for several technology publications, and he enjoys writing small mobile applications for testing smartphones.