Root Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 on Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean Official Firmware [GUIDE]

Samsung recently rolled out its latest Android 4.2.2 I9505XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware for Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 users in the UK. Those who have already updated their devices to the latest official firmware can now root the same manually, using our step-by-step guide.

Rooting the device offers several benefits such as bloatware removal, enables access to root permissions for installing third-party root apps, custom ROMs and various system tweaks for optimum system performance.

IBTimes UK reminds its readers that it will not be held liable for any device damage during or after firmware installation. Users are advised to proceed at their own risk.

Pre-requisites

• Therooting tool for I9505XXUDMH8 official firmware and instructions provided are limited to Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 model. Verify device model number by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
• Back up data and settings using recommended custom recovery tool such as ClockworkMod (CWM) or TWRP to prevent the risk of losing data.
• Download and install correct USB drivers for Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 on computer.
• Ensure USB debugging mode is enabled on phone by navigating to Settings > Applications > Development or Settings > Developer Options.
• Double-check the device has at least 80% battery charge to prevent unexpected device shutdown (due to battery drain) while installing ROM.

How to Root Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 on Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 Jelly Bean Official Firmware

Step 1 - Download CF-Auto-Root Android 4.2.2 Package for Samsung Galaxy S4 to your computer and extract the zip file.

Step 2 - Download ODIN v3.07 which is needed to root XXUDMH8 official firmware on your phone.

Step 3 - Power off the phone and boot it into Download Mode. To do so, press and hold the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until the construction Android robot icon with a triangle appears on screen. Then hit Volume Up to confirm entry into Download Mode.

Step 4 - Launch ODIN on computer and connect your phone to it, while the phone is still in Download Mode.

Step 5 - When the phone connects successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the corresponding COM port number. This process may take some time. So, leave it alone.

Step 6 - Choose the file that needs to be flashed or installed on your phone. This file is obtained from the extracted file in Step 1.

• Click 'PDA' checkbox and selectthe file'CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gtI9500.tar.md5'.

Step 7 - In ODIN, ensure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are selected.

Step 8 - Click Start button in ODIN and root installation process will begin, which would take just a few minutes to complete.

Step 9 - Once the root installation is completed, your phone will reboot into Recovery Mode automatically and install the root package files. At this point, your device ID: COM box will also turn green displaying a PASS message.

Step 10 - Finally, when the home screen appears, disconnect the phone from computer.

NOTE: If the device fails to boot into Recovery Mode automatically (as given in Step 10) and root your device, then repeat the entire procedure from start.

OPTIONAL: If the issue still persists, repeat the entire tutorial, but make sure that "Auto Reboot" option is NOT checked in ODIN. Then after installation (Step 9), do the following:

Step 11 - Remove the battery to Power OFF the phone forcefully.

Step 12 - Boot (turn ON your phone) by pressing Volume Up, Home and Power buttons together to enter Recovery Mode manually. This will initiate the root install process on your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 is now rooted on Android 4.2.2 XXUDMH8 official firmware. Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.

To ensure the root package has installed correctly and working, verify with Root Checker app.

[Source: Droid Firmwares]