[Q] Should I update from 4.3 JB to 4.4.2 KK ?

egy_b0y said:

Hello

I recently got my S4 i9505. I'm planning to root it

I have Android version 4.3

I used to flash costum roms on my s2 but I'm not really planning to do much flashing on my S4. not soon anyway

So as I connected the phone to Kies to make sure the drivers were downloaded so I can proceed with rooting

Firmware update popped up

I'm not sure what the best option for me now.

Should I root now and then I'd be able to flash a costume KK rom? and are there any stable ones that are better than the stock?

Can I use kies to update my rooted phone?

Maybe I should stick with JB 4.3? Which one is better 4.3 or 4.4.2?

I remember facing some issues when I update my s2 back. So I searched for the KK Update for the s4 and some people weren't so happy with their KK update

I know that doesn't represent the majority but still it could happen to me

So I confused myself

What is your advice to me?

sorry for the long post

Also I have an extra question What is KNOX? and do I need it?

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Tkkg1994 said:

First, the most problems in 4.4.2 are fixed, so if you flash the officical, latest firmware of your country you shouldn't have any problem.
An important thing: if you flash a custom rom, your warranty will be set 0x1, that means, you lost your garanty if you flash a custom rom, that's the so called KNOX. You can use knox like a second system on your phone, with all secure data in it, you can only access with a passwort and all datas are locked without this passwort.

Root your phone after the software update if you want to root it.

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christty31 said:

the fact is that 4.4.2 GNG8 international version cannot be rooted....

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