How to Root Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505 [Ultimate Guide]

A simple method to root I9505XXUFNB8 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware is now available at NasirTech. Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 recently get updated to the official I9505XXUFNB8 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware. If you already get the update and looking for a working method to root the firmware, then you can now root the XXUFNB8 firmware using our simple tutorial below.

The below guide will help you to root I9505XXUFNB8 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware running on Galaxy S4 GT-I9505. Continue reading the tutorial for the complete step by step guide.

The tutorial is made with simple step by step guide, so that even an android newbie user can follow and successfully root his/her device. However, in this process you may loss your personal data and settings. So, we recommend you to follow all the backup instructions before proceed to rooting guide.

Warning!

• This rooting tutorial is only applicable for Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 model
• Rooting voids your phone's manufacturer warranty. However, you can get back the warranty anytime by following proper un-root process or by flashing official firmware.
• This guide is for educational purpose and you should try this at your own risk. We are not responsible if your device experience a soft brick after following this tutorial.

Pre-Requisites:

• Check battery percentage, charge your device to a decent level of at least 60% battery power. Your device should not turn off during installation.
• Turn on USB Debugging mode, go to Settings-Developer Options-USB Debugging
• Backup important data and settings to external storage
• Install USB driver for your device on your computer

Steps to Root Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Running I9505XXUFNB8 4.4.2 KitKat through Odin

1. Download CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy S4 I9505 and extract the Zip file: CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip.zip
2. Download Odin 3.09 and extract the Zip file: Odin3_V3.09.Zip
3. Now, Switch off your phone and boot Galaxy S4 I9505 into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons together (long press until the boot screen appear), now press Volume Up key to proceed to Download Mode.
4. Run the Odin3 v3.09.exe file as an administrator (Right click on the .exe file and click on Run as administrator)
5. Now connect your Galaxy S4 I9505 to your computer via USB cable
6. In Odin3 screen, you should see a COM Port number like “0:[COM7]” at ID:COM section and “Added!” text at the message box. This means your device has been detected by Odin3.
7. Make sure that, only the “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” options are checked.
8. Now, click on the AP button and select the CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip.tar.md5 file.
9. Finally, click on the Start button to begin the rooting process, wait few moments.
10. Once completed, you would see “PASS!” message in ID:COM port having green background
11. Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
12. You can now disconnect your phone from computer
13. Finish

Congrats! You have completed the tutorial to root Galaxy S4 I9505 running I9505XXUFNB8 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware. Hope you successfully done the rooting process. If you followed everything as mentioned in the above tutorial, then your Galaxy S4 I9505 should now rooted and you have complete control over your device. Now, install apps that ask root permission or flash various custom ROMs.