Here is a full guide on how to root and install custom recovery on Galaxy Note 3.
How to do root:
NOTE 1- MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE FILE FOR YOU CORRECT OS VERSION, THE FILES ARE DIFFERENT FOR 4.3 AND DIFFERENT FOR 4.4.2!
NOTE 2- IF YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO FLASH A ROM THEN NO NEED TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE, SKIP THIS AND GO TO HOW TO INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY!
Step 1)Get the CF root file compatabile to your vairant from here.. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46098944&postcount=2
Step 2) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 3) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy Note 3 to your computer.
Step 4) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue (or yellow) and will show the COM port number.
Step 5) Click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the ".tar" file.
Step 6) Tick "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart
How to install custom recovery:
Get a recovery for you device -
Philz(ONLY FOR SNAPDRAGON VARIANTS)
For KK(the latest version are unified for all snapdragon variants)
For JB(Go to your specific device folder and get a version before 6.13.0)
TWRP
NOTE 1- FOR JB GET A VERSION BEFORE 2.6.3.8
CWM
NOTE 1- FOR JB GET A VERSION BEFORE 6.0.4.5(1121)
Instructions-
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttons together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy Note 3 to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn blue (or yellow) and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) Click on pda in odin (if odin 3.09 choose AP) and choose the ".tar" file.
Step 5) Tick "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 6) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 7) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart
For Latest firmwares see third post and fourth post for troubleshooting[/CENTER]
CREDITS-
@Chainfire
@Chenglu
@Phil3759
@bigbiff
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