Root Galaxy Note 3 on XXUENG3 Android 4.4.2 – How to

Aug 26, 2014

Follow this detailed guide to update Galaxy Note 3 N900 to XXUENG3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat: Update Galaxy Note 3 N900 to XXUENG3 4.4.2 KitKat – Official Firmware

Prerequisites to root Galaxy Note 3 on XXUENG3 Android 4.4.2:

Please check these prerequisites before going forward to the update guide.

Download and install USB drivers for Galaxy Note 3 in your computer.
Make sure to take backup of any important files on your smartphone.
Enable USB debugging option by pressing Menu > Settings > Applications. Navigate and tap on Developer Options to ensure that USB Debugging is enabled.
Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 carries more than 70% of charge.

Required files: download CF-Auto-Root package for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 from here. Also, download the Odin3 v3.09 for installation from here.

Here are the steps to root Galaxy Note 3 on XXUENG3 Android 4.4.2 KitKat official firmware:

Unzip Odin on your computer and install it.
Unzip firmware zip file in the same folder as Odin.
Switch your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 off and boot it in Download mode: press and hold Volume Down, Power and Home buttons together.
Connect your phablet with computer. When connected successfully, you will get a message in Odin saying Added!!. (In case you don’t get it, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, then re-install USB drivers).
On your Odin, select PDA and locate the CF-Auto-Root package zip file downloaded earlier.
Make sure to check Auto Reboot and F.Rest Time.
Click on Start to initiate the update process.
When Android 4.4.2 root package installation is successfully completed, you will get a PASS message.
Once you see the home screen, you can disconnect your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and reboot it.