How to Root Galaxy Note 3 Sprint SM N900P on Android 4 3 Jelly Bean Firmware

Samsung has just started to roll out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update firmware for the Sprint variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 bearing model number SM-N900P. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Sprint) SM-N900P users who have already installed their devices with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with firmware build number N900PVPUBMI3, N900PVPUBMI5, and N900PVPUBMJ4, may root their devices using the tutorial below.

This tutorial uses CF-Auto-Root file released by Elite Recognized XDA-Developers, Chainfire. The CF-Auto-Root file allowing Galaxy Note 3 users to root their devices easily without depending on the firmware. It completely supports Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and future firmware as well. Head over to the CF-Auto-Root main thread to learn more about the root method.

Disclaimer: Rooting voids the warranty of your device. We and the developer of this rooting procedures shall not be held responsible if any undesirable outcomes may happen to your device. use of this root guide is solely at your own risk!

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The CF-Auto-Root file works only on the Sprint version of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900P). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Note 3 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. CF-Auto-Root for Galaxy Note 3 (Sprint) SM-N900P (CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip)
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Root Galaxy Note 3 (Sprint) SM-N900P Running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract CF-Auto-Root and Odin 3.07 files using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Note 3. Then boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 3: Launch Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 4: Connect the Galaxy Note 3 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar.md5 file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option is NOT selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start button in Odin. The installation process will now begin.
Step 8: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from the computer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Sprint) SM-N900P running on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware is now rooted successfully. You can now install any app that requires root permission. Verify the root status of the device by downloading Root Checker app from Google Play Store.

Thanks to all fellas at XDA who first tried out this rooting technique. This method was originally posted via XDA-Developers original thread.

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How to Update Galaxy Mega 6 3 I9205 with Android 4 2 2 XXUAMG4 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

The LTE version of Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 (GT-I9205) have received a new software update based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with firmware build number I9205XXUAMG4. The new software update is now available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.

Firmware details
PDA: I9205XXUAMG4
CSC: I9205OLBAMG2
MODEM: I9205XXUAMG3
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Jul 19, 2013
Regions: Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, may follow our step-by-step guide to install the update manually.

Pre-requisites
1. Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 on the computer.
2. Enable USB Debugging Mode on the phone by navigating to Settings >> Developer Options.
3. Make a backup of all your important data before following the guide.
4. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 per cent.
6. The Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG4 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Mega 6.3 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.

File Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG4 Jelly Bean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 with Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG4 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file that you downloaded already from above link using winrar/7zip/winzip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files.
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Power off your phone.
Step 4: Boot the device into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until a construction Android robot icon with a warning triangle appears on screen. Now press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode.
Step 5: Run Odin on the computer as an Administrator.
Step 6: Connect the Galaxy Mega 6.3 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. Wait until Odin detects the device. When the device is connected successfully, the ID: COM box will turn blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.

Note: If the Added message does not appear, then try re-install USB drivers or changing the port on the computer.

Step 7: Choose the following files in Odin from extracted I9205XXUAMG4 firmware folder by using respective checkboxes:

• Select the PDA checkbox, and choose the file named .tar or .md5.
• Click the Phone checkbox, and choose the file with modem in its name (ignore if there is no such file)
• Click the CSC checkbox, and select the file with csc in its name (ignore if such file is missing)
• Choose the PIT checkbox, and choose the .pit file. Use only the file obtained during extracting in step 1 above, otherwise ignore it.

Step 8: In Odin, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes. Also, ensure the Re-Partition checkbox is chosen only if a .pit file was chosen in the previous step.
Step 9: Verify everything suggested in Step 7 and Step 8 is done correctly. Then hit the START button to begin the installation process.
Step 10: Once the installation process is completed, your phone will restart and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can now unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMG4 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9205 stuck at booting animation after Step 10 then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select the option. Please note, performing wiping task will erase your device internal memory data and not external SD card data.

Click here to know How to Root Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200/I9205 running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

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