How to install Android 4.4.2 on the Galaxy Note 3

Android 4.4.2, aka kitkat, update to Samsung Note 3 is now available but comes with a warning of  "AT YOUR OWN RISK", otherwise wait till the smartphone update by itself.


Installation of Kikat to Samsung Note 3

The news of Kitkat update to Samsung Note 3 came from Android PT website. Here is the overview of the upgrade installation procedure:
  • Download the firmware here: Android 4.4.2 firmware test Samsung SM-N9005.
  • Unzip the zip file, and you will get two files with the extension .tar.md5 and a file with the extension .tar
  • Download Odin 3.09, and unpack the .zip also.
  • Launch Odin.
  • Reboot your Galaxy Note 3 in download mode (Volume Down + Power + Home button).
  • Connect your Galaxy Note 3 via USB cable to your computer and wait for Odin to recognize it. A blue box should then appear (in the program).
  • Add:
AP_N9005XXUENA6_340325_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to AP box.
BL_N9005XXUENA6_340325_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to BL box.
CP_N9005XXUENA2_REV03_CL1277177.tar.md5 to CP box.
CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 to CSC box.
  • Make sure that the re-partition box is not checked.
  • Click Start and wait a few minutes until the procedure ends. Do not disconnect your Note 3, be patient.
  • Once your Galaxy Note 3 restarts, it's over!

How to make a hard reset a Samsung Note 3

In case you have a bad installation, don't worry, the Samsung Note 3 can be restored using the following procedure:
  • Press the buttons Volume Up + Power + Home . This will perform a factory reset.

Reference:
 http://www.androidpit.com/install-android-4-4-2-on-note-3
Andriod PT Website

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