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Root Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Running Android 4.4.2 KitKat [All Variants]

Samsung has started rolling out the long awaited Android 4.4.2 KitKat for the Galaxy Note 2 with lots of performance enhancements, bug fixes, UI changes, some new additions in the feature list and a lot more. In case you have updated your device and you are looking for a method to root your device running the latest and greatest version of Android, your search may come to and end once you’re here at the right spot. In the following post we are going to root all the variants of the Galaxy Note 2 running Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Before we move any further, I’m assuming that not all of you are familiar with the root access and have no idea about why you should gain the root access on your device. To make it clear and remove all the confusions for the first timers, we will be going through a brief introduction of the root access first and then proceed with the method.

Rooting your phone gives you complete access over all the data which is apparently locked by the manufacturers. This includes removal of the factory restrictions and making changes to the internal system and the operating system. Gaining the root access gives you the privileges to install various applications to enhance the performance of your device, allows you to remove the built-in applications/programs, helps you to upgrade the battery life of your device & install the apps which require the root access for the proper functionality and modify your device in so many other ways e.g using mods and flashing custom recoveries and custom ROMs. There is a laundry list of things you can do after having your device rooted and installed the custom recovery, now once you’re rooted and have installed custom recovery, go ahead and enjoy it on your phone. Here’s our collection of 10 Best Root Apps.

Here are the pre-installation instructions:

This guide is only for Samsung Galaxy Note 2, the variants that are listed below. Do not try this on any other device, please check your device’s model number in Settings > General > About Device.
Your phone’s battery must be charged at least over 60%. This is highly recommended in order to prevent any power issues during the flashing process.
Make sure that you backup your important media content, Contacts, Call Logs & Messages. This is highly recommended just in case something goes wrong and you need to reset your phone.
Use only OEM data cable to establish connection between your phone and PC. Turn off your Anti Virus and Firewall to prevent any connection issues. Also enable USB debugging mode on your phone if you face connection issues.
Your device must be running Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Alright! Go ahead, follow this guide to the letter.

Disclaimer: The methods involved in flashing custom ROMs and rooting your phone are highly custom and may result in bricking your device, and has nothing to do with Google or the device manufacturer that is SAMSUNG in our case. Also rooting your device will void its warranty and you will be no longer eligible for any kind of free device services by the manufacturers/warranty providers. In case of any mishap we may not be held responsible. Also, if your device comes with Knox Security, you will result in voiding it after you root your device and the Knox counter cannot be reset. Follow these instructions to the letter to avoid any mishap or bricking. Make sure that whatever you do, you are doing it at your own responsibility.

We’ll be going through two different methods to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Pick up the one that suites the best to you.

Contents

Root Galaxy Note 2 Using TWRP Recovery:

Install the latest TWRP Recovery on your Galaxy Note 2.
Download the SuperSu.zip file.
Place the downloaded file on your phone’s sd card.
Open TWRP Recovery and select Install > SuperSu.zip and flash it.
Reboot your device and find SuperSu in app drawer.
Congrats! You’re now rooted as well.

Root Galaxy Note 2 using Cf-Autoroot:

Files you need to download:

Download and extract Odin PC – Get it here
Download and Samsung USB Drivers – Get here

Download and extract Cf-Autoroot.zip file for your Galaxy Note 2:

Open Odin3.exe from the extracted folder.
Put your Galaxy Note 2 in download mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power key at the same time, you should get a screen showing a warning and asking to continue, press Volume Up to continue.
Now your phone should be in downloading mode. Connect your phone to your PC.
As soon as Odin detects your phone the ID:COM box will turn light blue.
Click on the PDA tab and select the CF-autoroot file that you extracted above.
In case you’re using Odin v3.09, you will put the .tar.md5 file in the “AP” tab, rest of the settings should remain untouched in Odin v3.09 as well.
Your Odin screen should look like exactly as shown below.
Click Start and the root process should start showing you a process bar in the first box above ID:COM.
The process is quite fast and will finish in a few seconds, as soon as it ends, your phone will restart and you’ll see the CF Auto root installing SuperSu on your phone.
Congratulations you have your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 rooted now!

How to check if the device is properly rooted or not?

To do so, go to Google Play Store on your Galaxy S5.
Find “Root Checker” and install it.
Open Root Checker.
Tap “Verify Root”.
It will ask you for SuperSu rights, tap “Grant”.
It should show you Root Access Verified Now!
That’s All!

That’s all. In case you have some queries or you’re facing some issues regarding this post, feel free to stop by the comment box below and drop us your words. We surely will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks all.

This post was last modified on April 25, 2014 11:08 am

Usama M

Usama is a software engineer by profession and at TechBeasts.com he uses his expertise to solve everyday consumer tech problems with his main areas of interest being Android, iOS and Windows.

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SBM_from_LA says:

July 10, 2014 at 4:43 am

After searching extensively for instructions on rooting my AT&T Galaxy Note 2 running 4.4.2, I came across this site and gave it a shot.

The Results: Yes, this does work... but there there were some minor issues.

First, note that the CF-Autoroot comes with Odin inside the zip file (from link above).

When I ran this.. it did PASS in Odin and my phone restarted without any problems. However, when I tried to run SuperSU (that's automatically installed by CF) it crashed. I was unable to update from the Play Store because it said it was already installed and since it was a system app, I couldn't uninstall it.

My solution was to go to the creator's website (ChainFire) and download SuperSU from there. After unzipping the file, there were four folders... just browse them them all until you find the single SuperSU .apk file and either copy to your phone or use ES File Explorer to wireless install it onto your phone. Make sure the version you install is either the SAME or NEWER than what is already on our phone or it won't install. After installing, you MUST go into options and choose CLEANUP SuperSU and restart your phone... then repeat the process with reinstalling it so it can close KNOX, otherwise, it will just crash again and you won't be able to open up the app again thanks to KNOX.

It's sounds complicated.. but just download.. install.. open.. and cleanup... restart phone and reinstall again... and that's it..

Others may not have the same issue with SuperSU closing... but that's how I was able to resolve that issue and fully Root my phone.

Thanks....
- Usama Mujtaba says:
  
  July 10, 2014 at 7:31 pm
  
  @SBM_from_LA:disqus this is a known issue with SuperSu. However, I'm glad that you figured it out at your own and it worked perfectly. As this guide is old, at the time of making it, SuperSu worked perfectly. I'll stick your comment at the top so that it helps others. Thanks a lot for letting me know about this. Stay connected with us.