The official XXUDMH8 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update has been released for Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE variant. Follow this guide to root your Samsung Galaxy S4 on the latest XXUDMH8 Android 4.2.2 JB.

Prerequisites to root Galaxy S4 i9505 XXUDMH8 Android 4.2.2 JB:

Downloadand install USB drivers for Galaxy S4 in your computer or you should have KIES on your computer.Make sure to takebackupof any important files on your smart phone.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.Ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S4 carries more than 70% of charge.

How to root Galaxy S4 i9505 XXUDMH8 Android 4.2.2 JB:

Required files: download the CF root tool from this link.Extract the contents and you will get atar.md5file.Also download theOdin3 v3.04 for installation fromhere.

Install Odin on your computer.Switch your Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 off and boot it inDownloadmode: press and holdVolume Down, PowerandHomebuttons simultaneously.When connected, you will get a message in Odin sayingAdded!!.(In case you don’t get it, try another USB port. If that doesn't help either, then re-install USB drivers).In Odin make sure that theAuto RebootandF. Reset Timecheck boxes are the only options checked and nothing else is.Click onPDAon Odin,locate the .tar.md5 firmware file and hit theStartbutton to initiate the update process.When update installation is successfully completed, OdinID:COMwill turn green and Odin will show you aPASSmessage.Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 will restart automatically and you can then disconnect your device from computer.

Ta da! Your Galaxy S4 is now rooted on XXUDMH8 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.