Samsung has rolled out Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the LTE version of Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005). The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (LTE) N9005 users who have already updated their devices with
Android 4.4.2 KitKat, may root their devices using the tutorial below.
This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Senior Recognized XDA-Developers, Chainfire. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.
Disclaimer:
Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!Note: This method will trip the KNOX warranty void status.Pre-requisites1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone. Go to Settings >> About Phone. Tap on Build Number several times till the message shows "You are now a Developer". Then enable USB debugging by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Note 3 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on the LTE version of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 3 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
Files Required1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Note 3 (LTE) N9005 (
CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip)
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)
Steps to Root Galaxy Note 3 (LTE) N9005 Running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat FirmwareStep 1: Extract
CF-Auto-Root and
Odin 3.07 files using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Note 3. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding
Volume Down, Home and
Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the
Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy Note 3 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.Step 5: In Odin, click the
PDA button and select the
CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that
Auto Reboot and
F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the
Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click
Start button in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process completes, your phone will restart and soon you will see a
PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (LTE) N9005 running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
Note: Many Samsung devices store a flash counter that keeps track of how many times you have flashed custom firmwares to your device. Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter to zero.How to Fix "Unfortunately, SuperSU has stopped"?Step 1: Download and install the latest APK of SuperSU on your device.
Step 2: Open SuperSU app (update the binary if prompted) and allow it to disable KNOX.
Step 3: Reboot your device.
Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.
