[Q] Root for 4.4.2 KitKat Update available yet?

marshot · Mar 12, 2014

Good afternoon,

I'm wondering if there is a Root update available for KitKat yet? I just purchased a Note 3 and updated it to 4.4.2 (without thinking about it) and noticed that because it's only been out for less than a month it may not have available root files yet? Is that true? I've seen that there are several threads marked if you had a rooted 4.3 and want to flash a rooted 4.4.2 onto your device. But, none for a device with factory 4.4.2 already on it? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place? Any help to find and support is appreciated.

xtrezpasor · Mar 12, 2014

marshot said:
Good afternoon,

I'm wondering if there is a Root update available for KitKat yet? I just purchased a Note 3 and updated it to 4.4.2 (without thinking about it) and noticed that because it's only been out for less than a month it may not have available root files yet? Is that true? I've seen that there are several threads marked if you had a rooted 4.3 and want to flash a rooted 4.4.2 onto your device. But, none for a device with factory 4.4.2 already on it? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place? Any help to find and support is appreciated.

I was just about to ask the same thing...

JimSmith94 · Mar 13, 2014

There is no way yet. Kingo says they are working on it but I got no response when I asked them for a status update.

marioca · Mar 13, 2014

I'm all confused too, I'm trying to root because I want the tether option, my phones still on 4.3 though I was about to update before I read this... so then if we want Kit Kat what do we do after we root on 4.3?

MrWicked1 · Mar 13, 2014

There's root methods out there for Kitkat I personally used chain fire's method which will trip Knox. If you are trying to preserve your Samsung warranty and not trip Knox then no.

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ebe01 · Mar 14, 2014

Rooted mine,stock kit kat,took update night I bought phone, used chainfires auto root, I could care less about tripping Knox though.

sent from my kit kat killed note 3

shoaib4a · Mar 14, 2014

marshot said:
Good afternoon,

I'm wondering if there is a Root update available for KitKat yet? I just purchased a Note 3 and updated it to 4.4.2 (without thinking about it) and noticed that because it's only been out for less than a month it may not have available root files yet? Is that true? I've seen that there are several threads marked if you had a rooted 4.3 and want to flash a rooted 4.4.2 onto your device. But, none for a device with factory 4.4.2 already on it? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place? Any help to find and support is appreciated.

Hello Dear,
i have also note 3 sprint and i did rooted...
how to ?
first you have to download cf auto root file of N9005 not N900P
set your phone on download mode and root with odin.. 110% tested and working fine

tujitsu56 · Mar 14, 2014

marioca said:
I'm all confused too, I'm trying to root because I want the tether option, my phones still on 4.3 though I was about to update before I read this... so then if we want Kit Kat what do we do after we root on 4.3?

If you are currently on 4.3 you can get to Kit Kat rooted by following the direction posted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658315. Make sure to thank the OP (optimummind) in that thread.

Also, if you are rooting only to get WiFi tether, there are a few people who claim WiFi Tether Router by Fabio Grasso ($1.95) is the best option available for KitKat. Read more here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50826678&highlight=tether#post50826678. The previous free mod no longer works on Kit Kat. Well that is my understanding anyway. I was rooted on 4.3 with WiFi Tether and am now rooted on 4.4 with no WiFi Tether. I hope this helps.

micmars · Mar 14, 2014

tujitsu56 said:
If you are currently on 4.3 you can get to Kit Kat rooted by following the direction posted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658315. Make sure to thank the OP (optimummind) in that thread.

Also, if you are rooting only to get WiFi tether, there are a few people who claim WiFi Tether Router by Fabio Grasso ($1.95) is the best option available for KitKat. Read more here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50826678&highlight=tether#post50826678. The previous free mod no longer works on Kit Kat. Well that is my understanding anyway. I was rooted on 4.3 with WiFi Tether and am now rooted on 4.4 with no WiFi Tether. I hope this helps.

That method has inherent issues that have yet to be redressed. I'd highly recommend understanding the downside before using it.

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marioca · Mar 15, 2014

micmars said:
That method has inherent issues that have yet to be redressed. I'd highly recommend understanding the downside before using it.

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Well Im not sure how knox triggering would affect me since Im paying Sprints full equipment protection. Ive taken a bricked evo3d before and they had no idea what was wrong they told me it must be the battery they tried diff batterys and chargers to rry and turn it on and they just replaced it since they couldnt fix it

micmars · Mar 15, 2014

marioca said:
Well Im not sure how knox triggering would affect me since Im paying Sprints full equipment protection. Ive taken a bricked evo3d before and they had no idea what was wrong they told me it must be the battery they tried diff batterys and chargers to rry and turn it on and they just replaced it since they couldnt fix it

Do you want to be on KitKat and have a WiFi tethering option, and are not concerned about Knox? If yes, your route is swift and certain.

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marioca · Mar 15, 2014

micmars said:
Do you want to be on KitKat and have a WiFi tethering option, and are not concerned about Knox? If yes, your route is swift and certain.

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I do want KitKat and I do want to be able to Tether.. thats how it started with past phones next thing you know I was flashing roms and kernels lol, so whats the best way to go about it? Take ota then root?

tdr2013 · Mar 15, 2014

tujitsu56 said:
If you are currently on 4.3 you can get to Kit Kat rooted by following the direction posted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658315. Make sure to thank the OP (optimummind) in that thread.

Also, if you are rooting only to get WiFi tether, there are a few people who claim WiFi Tether Router by Fabio Grasso ($1.95) is the best option available for KitKat. Read more here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50826678&highlight=tether#post50826678. The previous free mod no longer works on Kit Kat. Well that is my understanding anyway. I was rooted on 4.3 with WiFi Tether and am now rooted on 4.4 with no WiFi Tether. I hope this helps.

I can vouch for this. This definitely has enabled me to use WiFi tether without issue so far. I also have to say there is a good amount of WiFi AP customization for the app when configuring sprint note 3 to act as a AP. It is fast and is working for 4.4.2.

micmars · Mar 15, 2014

marioca said:
I do want KitKat and I do want to be able to Tether.. thats how it started with past phones next thing you know I was flashing roms and kernels lol, so whats the best way to go about it? Take ota then root?

Then flash the one-click or tar file for NAB, install recovery, root your device, flash the stockish DeOdex rom, them download the WiFi Tether hack mod (it's DeOdex) from Josh's K3 site, and you'll be set.

If you need guidance, just ask.

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SGTSTEW75 · Mar 15, 2014

micmars said:
Then flash the one-click or tar file for NAB, install recovery, root your device, flash the stockish DeOdex rom, them download the WiFi Tether hack mod (it's DeOdex) from Josh's K3 site, and you'll be set.

If you need guidance, just ask.

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So where can we find the one click and i am also on kit kat 4.4.2 and really dont give 2 turds about trippin knox. Any help would be great

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micmars · Mar 15, 2014

SGTSTEW75 said:
So where can we find the one click and i am also on kit kat 4.4.2 and really dont give 2 turds about trippin knox. Any help would be great

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How about 3 turds for ya...

Head to the dev forum,

One-click here,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50530254

[ROM][ODIN] SM-N900P NAB (NAB Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - Full Restore - Unrooted)

TWRP here,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptl8dyomprxxn0l/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-hltespr-4.4.img.tar

Root here,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbtuggkhqknm2ik/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip

You can stay stock rooted if you like, or go grab the DeOdex rom from freeza's thread.

One-click first (PC executable file), then TWRP (PC Odin), then root (goes on your phone, flash from recovery).

Good luck!

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SGTSTEW75 · Mar 15, 2014

Thanks man lol

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marioca · Mar 16, 2014

micmars said:
How about 3 turds for ya...

Head to the dev forum,

One-click here,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50530254

[ROM][ODIN] SM-N900P NAB (NAB Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - Full Restore - Unrooted)

TWRP here,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptl8dyomprxxn0l/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-hltespr-4.4.img.tar

Root here,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbtuggkhqknm2ik/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip

You can stay stock rooted if you like, or go grab the DeOdex rom from freeza's thread.

One-click first (PC executable file), then TWRP (PC Odin), then root (goes on your phone, flash from recovery).

Good luck!

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

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