that was my next issue i wanted to root but every method i read about seems to fail ill start here and then kit kat thanks
You need to follow these two threads, to the letter. It might sound a bit overwhelming, but the ENTIRE reason I put these together is because there really WASN'T a detailed step by step when I Rooted my GN3 (at least not that I could find).
First, let's get your device to the point where it's ready to update to KK 4.4.2... this requires it to be rooted, a custom 4.3 rom installed, and safestrap 3.65/3.71 installed
READ and THEN follow these steps:
How To ROOT, Install Recovery & Flash Roms On Verizon RETAIL Note 3
THEN, if you want to jump right into KK 4.4.2, READ and THEN follow these steps:
How To Update From JB 4.3 To KK 4.4.2 On Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3
Myself and dozens of users have followed these steps with complete success. But read first, follow the step second. If you are NOT positive you understand the step, ASK!
Beanstown106 has said THIS is the KK rom you want to be on, so whole it might be a little daunting, it is most certainly worth it!
I'll be available online for a few hours, so GET ON IT MAN
Forgot to answer these:
- Boot into stock slot (SS 3.71 or earlier)
With device off, power it on, choose RECOVERY at safestrap screen (AFTER INITIAL ROOT AND SAFESTRAP 3.65 INSTALL)
- Wipe Stock Slot "Swipe To Factory Reset" (I also wiped INT DATA for fresh start)
Once booted into SAFESTRAP RECOVERY ( not android/device Recovery) you ensure the STOCK SLOT is highlighted RED, hit the SLIDER for a FACTORY reset (make a nand back up of the stock rom first just in case
- Install De-Odexed or Odexed NC2 zip or Baja Rom KKv1 (from sdcard) (Keep your eyes open for additional 4.4.2 Roms)
On the SECOND thread I posted **Update to 4.4.2*** download either the odexed, deodexed, BajaRom (links for all three provided) and place the cust rom file on your EXT sdcard
- DON'T hit reboot, hit back arrow twice, hit REBOOT, choose DOWNLOAD"
After INSTALLING a rom in SafeStrap, you have the option to REBOOT at the bottom of that same screen, but this reboots to the ROM, you need to reboot to DOWNLOAD, DO NOT HIT REBOOT from THIS screen, BACK ARROW TWICE, choose DOWNLOAD, then REBOOT, and you'll get there
