How to Root Samsung Galaxy Mega 6 3 I9200 with Android 4 4 2 XXUDNE4 KitKat Official Firmware Using Odin Guide

Announced in April 2013, Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 is now available for purchase in several countries in the world. The Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 - as in a 6.3" Lcd, comes with 3G (GT-I9200) and LTE (GT-I9205) version that runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.
Followed by the market rollout, XDA-Developers member VCore has released root method for both I9200 and I9205 version of Galaxy Mega 6.3.
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 users who wish to root their devices, may follow our step-by-step guide.
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 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 Root Package file works only on Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3. Applying these to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Mega 6.3 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
Files Required
1. Root Package for Galaxy Mega 6.3 (vcoreroot-v2.tar)
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)
Steps to Root Galaxy Mega 6.3 Running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Odin 3.07 file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Mega 6.3. 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 Lcd. 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 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 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the vcoreroot-v2.tar file.
Step 6: Verify that Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time checkboxes are selected in Odin. Also, ensure the Re-Partition option in Odin is not selected.
Step 7: Double-check and click Start 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 computer.
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 running on Android 4.2.2 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.

How to Update Android 4 4 2 KitKat Official Firmware Using Samsung Galaxy Mega 6 3 I9200 Guide

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 with model number GT-I9200 has started receiving Android 4.4.2 KitKat update with firmware build number I9200XXUDNE4. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.
Firmware details
PDA: I9200XXUDNE4
CSC: I9200SERDNE4
MODEM: I9200XXUDNE4
Version: Android 4.4.2
Build date: May 21, 2014
Regions: Russia

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 users who missed the OTA update notification or unable to access the update over Samsung KIES, can now download and install the same manually using our step-by-step guide.
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. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
5. The Android 4.4.2 XXUDNE4 KitKat firmware is compatible only with the 3G version of Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 (GT-I9200). 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.
Files Required
1. Android 4.4.2 XXUDNE4 KitKat Firmware (Mirror Link) for Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200
2. Odin 3.07

Steps to Update Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 with Android 4.4.2 XXUDNE4 KitKat Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 2: Extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe along with few other files.
Step 3: Switch off the Galaxy Mega 6.3.
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 to light blue with the COM port number. Additionally, the successful connected will be indicated by a message saying Added.
Step 7: Select the following files in Odin from extracted I9200XXUDNE4 firmware folder:

• Click the PDA button and select the .tar.md5 file.
• Click the Phone button and select file with MODEM in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file.
• Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file.

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 completes, 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 Mega 6.3 I9200 should be now updated with Android 4.4.2 XXUDNE4 KitKat official firmware. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.

Note: If Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 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.

Read also: How to Root Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200/I9205 on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware

Get Easily Rooting Android 4 2 2 Jelly Bean Firmware Using on Samsung Galaxy Mega 5 8 I9152 Odin Guide

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 was officially announced in April 2013, along with the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The Galaxy Mega 5.8 comes with a Dual-Core 1.4GHz Processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 8 Megapixel main shooter and a 1.9 Megapixel front facing camera. It runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 users who wish to root their devices running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, may follow our step-by-step guide.
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 Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 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 5.8 should be factory unlocked and not locked to any particular carrier.
5. Ensure the battery of the phone is charged more than 80 percent.
6. The Root Package works only on Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152. Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Mega 5.8 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
Files Required
1. Root Package (Mirror Link) for Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 (I9152-JB_4.2.2-boot.tar)
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)
Steps to Root Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 Running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Odin 3.07 file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool.
Step 2: Switch off the Galaxy Mega 5.8. 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 Mega 5.8 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 5: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the I9152-JB_4.2.2-boot.tar 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 computer.
Note: If you can not update Superuser directly from the Google Play Store, here is the latest Superuser.apk. Just install it manually on the Galaxy Mega 5.8.
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 running on Android 4.2.2 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.
Note: Tested working on Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 with Android 4.2.2 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean firmware, should work with other Jelly Bean firmware. Try it and let us know.

Click here to know How to Update Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 with official Android 4.2.2 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean firmware.

How to Install Android 4 2 2 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean Official Firmware Samsung Galaxy Mega 5 8 I9152 Odin Guide

Southeast Asian owners of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 with model number GT-I9152 have received a fairly minor update based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with firmware build number I9152XWUAMG1. The new official firmware is currently available as an Over-The-Air (OTA) update as well as through Samsung KIES.
Firmware details
PDA: I9152XWUAMG1
CSC: I9152OLBAMF1
MODEM: I9152XXUAMEC
Version: Android 4.2.2
Built date: Jul 03, 2013
Regions: Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand
Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 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 5.8 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 5.8 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 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean firmware is compatible only with Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152. Applying these to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy Mega 5.8 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone.
Files Required
1. Android 4.2.2 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152
2. Odin 3.07 (Mirror Link)

Steps to Update Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 with Android 4.2.2 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean Firmware
Step 1: Extract Firmware zip file using WinRAR/7-Zip/WinZip or any other extracting tool, you will get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
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. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
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 5.8 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 I9152XWUAMG1 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 5.8 I9152 should be now updated with official Android 4.2.2 XWUAMG1 Jelly Bean. Head over to Settings >> About Phone to verify the software version running on the device.
Note: If Galaxy Mega 5.8 I9152 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 5.8 I9152 running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware.