How to Root Verizon Galaxy Note 2 SCH-I605 on Android 4.4.2

Preparations Before Rooting

1. Download GhettoRoot tool: ghettoroot-v0.3.2.zip  (to download the latest version of the tool, click here).
2. Download and install Samsung USB drivers on your computer.
3. Go to Settings> About device and tap Build version 7 time to unlock Developer options. Then go back to Settings> Developer options and enable USB debugging.
4. Now open Settings> Security and enable Unknown sources option.
5. Make sure to charge your Galaxy Note 2 to have at least 60% battery.

Root Verizon Galaxy Note 2 SCH-I605

Okay, we are now all set to do some real action to root the Verizon Galaxy Note 2 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware. Here’re the steps:

1. Unzip GhettoRoot zip file and open the extracted folder.
2. Connect your Galaxy Note 2 to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Now double-click the INSTALL.cmd file to launch the tool.
4. Keep an eye on your phone’s homescreen and allow USB debugging when you see the following popup window.
5. If the tool asks you to install BusyBox script, type Y and press the Enter key. Please note that you’ll require to have a working internet connection to get BusyBox script downloaded.
6. Now follow the on-screen to gain root access on your device.

At the completion of the procedure, your Verizon Galaxy Note 2 SCH-I605 should have root access. Wasn’t it easy? To verify root access on your phone, download the Root Check app and run it.