Rooting the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Android 4.3)

Whether you updated through Samsung KIES or flashed your device manually, there’s a good chance your Galaxy Note 3 is already running Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Consequently, you’re probably scrambling to find a way to root your device.

This how-to guide will show you how to do just that with a Galaxy Note 3 handset bearing the model number SM-N9005. Rooting your Galaxy Note 3 will have a number of benefits, such as allowing for the installation of third-party root apps, performance tweaks and custom ROMs. 

As always, DroidReport assumes no liability for this root guide, so if your phone gets bricked, it’s on you.

Before Getting Started

Before you get started, ensure that your Galaxy Note 3 is the SM-N9005 model.

As always, you want to backup your device and charge it to at least 80 percent. Finally, enable USB Debugging mode by navigating to Settings -> Developer Options.

How To Root Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005)

1) Download CF-Auto-Root for the Galaxy Note 3, as well as Odin v3.07, which can be found here and here.

2) Put your Galaxy Note 3 in download mode by holding the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons. When a warning prompt appears, press Volume Up.

3) Unzip Odin v3.07. Right click on Odin v3.07.exe and run the application as an administrator.

4) Using your USB cable, connect your Galaxy Note 3 to your computer. You should see a yellow box with the message “Added!” If this does not occur, reinstall your computer’s USB drivers.

5) Within Odin, press the PDA button and select the tar.md5 file extracted from the CF-Auto-Root archive.

6) Select Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time while leaving all other boxes unchecked.

7) Click start and wait until the installation process completes. Any interruption may result in a bricked device.

8) After a PASS message appears, your phone will reboot automatically and you’ll officially be rooted. Kudos.