How To Root Samsung Galaxy S4 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat [Tutorial]

Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 got an update recently of Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Those of you who have updated their Samsung Galaxy S4 to I9505XXUFNBA Android 4.4.2 KitKat build can root their device easily using CF-Auto-Root and can become power user of Android by following the Step-by-step guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S4 below. Before you start, you need to have the following things to be able to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 on its latest OS:

1. First of all, of course Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 running firmware I9505XXUFNBA Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
2. CF-Auto-Root for Samsung Galaxy S4 (download here) and Odin 3 v3.09 flashing software (download here).
3. Make sure that Samsung Android USB drivers installed and configured properly as well as USB debugging model enabled on your phone as without it, rooting process cannot continue.

Note: Back up all your data completely before continue and you must have 80% of your phone’s battery remaining to complete the process. In addition to this, rooting will activate the Samsung’s KNOX system and will VOID THE WARRANTY. So, keep these things in your mind before continuing the rooting process.

Moreover, rooting your Galaxy S4 will have certain advantages which include allowing you to install third-party apps, performance tweaks as well as custom ROMs for better performance.

Now, lets start. Follow the step-by-step guide below on how to root Samsung Galaxy S4 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat XXUFNBA):

Step 1: First of all, download both the Chainfire’s Auto Root package and Odin 3 from the links mentioned above and extract them to any easy-to-access location on your PC.

Step 2: Now put your Galaxy S4 into Download mode by powering off your device and then turning it back on by pressing and holding the volume down button along with Power button and then will lead you to the Download mode after following the onscreen instructions.

Step 3: Connect your Galaxy S4 is in Download mode with your PC via USB cable and run Odin, it will automatically configure things up and if your device is properly connected with your system, one of the COM boxes on top turns yellow also mentioning the COM port number.

Step 4: Now press the AP button and select the tar.md5 file extracted from the CF-Auto-Root archive.

Step 5: Now select Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time while leaving all other boxes unchecked.

Step 6: Click Start when ready to begin the installation process and wait until it complete. Make sure that the device is not interrupted in between as it may brick your device.

Step 7: After a PASS message appears, your phone will be automatically rebooted and Voila! your Samsung Galaxy S4 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat is officially rooted.

If you’re having any difficulty in this process or you need assistance, feel free to share it with us in comments and we will happy to help. Moreover, share your experience and view about this tutorial of rooting your Samsung Galaxy S4 on latest 4.4.2 KitKat in the comments section below.