Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Canadian SM-N900W8) has officially got the Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware update. If you’ve got the latest update, most probably you would be looking for a working root procedure to gain root access. In this section you’ll find a detailed step by step guide on how to root Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900W8 Using Custom Recovery. We’ll first flash TWRP/CWM Recovery using Odin3 and then will install SuperSU using Custom Recovery, Does it make sense? It is simple, reliable and 100% safe method.
Root at your own risk. Rooting your Galaxy Note 3 may voids its warranty.
Requirements:
Before you start rooting your device, it is highly recommended that you first read the guidelines and fulfill the requirements in order to safely and successfully root your Note 3. Do not skip any step!!
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900W8 with USB data cable (Running the latest Android OS 4.4.2 KitKat)
- Custom Recovery Package (Download your favorite one either ClockworkMod or TWRP) Download Links – TWRP Recovery | CWM Recovery
- Also get the latest version of SuperSU from HERE
- Download Odin v3.09
- Install USB drivers on your PC. If Samsung Kies is installed that is ok otherwise download here
How to Root Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900w8) on Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Step 1: First of all download the required packages to your PC and unzip the files to a suitable location.
Step 2: Double Click on Odin3 v3.07 .exe to launch it.
Step 3: Turn Off your Galaxy Note 3 and reboot it into ‘Download Mode’, Hold down the Volume Down+Menu+Power buttons for a few seconds till you see a warning message on the screen,to continue into download mode hit the Volume Up.
Step 4: Connect your device to PC via the USB cable and make sure Odin3 recognizes it.
Step 5: Click on the ‘PDA’ button and select the img.tar custom recovery image file.
Step 6: Next, Click on the ‘Start’ button to flash the CWM or TWRP Recovery on Note 3.
Step 7: Wait for Odin to install Custom Recovery, when completed Odin3 will notify you via the PASS!! green signal and your phone will automatically reboots.
Step 8: That’s it! wait for your phone boot normally. Connect your phone to PC and Copy the SuperSU update zip package to your phone memory.
Step 9: Again Turn Off your phone and this time we’ll reboot it into Custom Recovery Mode, Hold the Volume Up+Home+Power buttons simultaneously for a while and release it when you see the Custom Recovery Menu.
Step 10: Finally, You’re almost 1 step away to root galaxy note 3 sm-n900w8:
For CWM User – Select the option “install zip from sdcard” further select “choose zip from sdcard” and browse the SuperSU zip file and confirm the installation by selecting Yes.
For TWRP User – Tap on the “Install” browse and select SuperSU zip file from the location where you’ve placed it. Swipe the button which says, “Swipe to Confirm Flash”.
Once SuperSU is flushed successfully, Head over to the main menu, and Reboot your phone using the option ‘Reboot’ or ‘Reboot system now’.
Congratulations!! Your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900W8 has successfully been rooted on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Enjoy root privileges..
To confirm and verify root access, check that SuperSU app has been installed. Also Open Google Play Store and look for ‘Root Checker’ App, install it and launch to verify to root access.
Hopefully this method worked for you, however if you’re having issues during the rooting process or need further support, feel free to let us know in the comment section below, we’ll help you. If you’ve found this tutorial useful, share it with your friends and leave a good feedback.
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