How to Root Galaxy S4 (GT-i9500) on Android 4.4.2 KitKat

We recently posted on how to update Galaxy S4 gt-i950o to Android 4.4.2 using the official firmware update. Now when you have updated your phone, now its time to get root access. In this section, we’ll guide you using the step by step instructions on how to easily, safely gain root access on Galaxy S4 running on Android 4.4.2 using CF-package rooted kernel. This method is 100% safe and is also the easiest way to root galaxy s4.

Guidelines and Requirements:

• Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat
• CF-Root package (Download Link)
• Odin3 v3.07 (Download Here)
• You’ll have to install USB Drivers, if Samsung Kies is installed that is ok otherwise download USB drivers Here.
• Enable USB Debugging from phone Settings>Developers Options.
• At least charge your phone to 50%.
• Root at your own risk

How to Easily Root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-i9500 Running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat Using CF-Root

Step 1: First download the required files (links are given above) and unzip the files to a new folder on your desktop.

Step 3: Next, Turn Off your phone and reboot it into ‘Download Mode’ by Pressing and Holding the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons at the same time for a few seconds and release it when you see a warning message on your screen. You’ll be asked to hit the Volume Up to continue.

Step 4: Once successfully booted into Download Mode, Double click on the Odin3-v3.07 and connect your Galaxy S4 to PC via the USB cable.

Step 5: At this point just make sure that Odin3 has recognized your device and the ID:COM port will either turn blue. You will also notice Added!! in the message section of Odin, which verifies that your device is recognized and has made connection with Odin3.

Step 6: Finally, Hit the ‘PDA’ button and browse the rooted kernal tar.md5, file and click on the ‘Start’ button to initiate rooting process for Galaxy S4.

Step 7: The process will take about 40 to 50 seconds and once it is completely flushed, Odin will prompt you via the PASS!! message and your phone willautomatically reboots.

Congratulations! Your Samsung Galaxy S4 has successfully been rooted on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. To make sure your phone is rooted, Open Google Play Store App on your device and look for ‘Root Checker’, install it and run to verify root access. You can now install Apps which requires root access, flash custom recovery to install Custom ROMs and much more you can do using Root. Go on and explore the world of android.