Root for AT&T Galaxy Mega 6.3

How to: One-click root for AT&T Galaxy Mega with MK2 software update

 By Robbie S. December 18, 2013

AT&T Galaxy Mega (SGH-I527) has been received a minor software update last month with baseband I527UCUAMK2 via OTA. We say a minor update, since there’s no OS upgrades in other words still loaded with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Fortunately, superuser access still can be obtained on this smartphone, so no reason for rooted users to overlooked it.
Until now only one tool that has been successfully regained root on the AT&T Galaxy Mega running MK2 software version. This tool in the past also successfully achieves root on the older software version before MK2 update released, so we are not surprised if it also works on the most recent software update.

For those who do not know the MK2, it brings Samsung Galaxy Gear software support as a key enhancement, while others such as improved camera, add Google security patches, updated third-party apps, etc. I’m sure many of you were a little disappointed not to get the Android OS upgrades just like the Galaxy S4 or Note II, however, a minor update is better than nothing.

Prerequisites

1. Enable USB Debugging on our phone, it’s required.
2. Get Galaxy Mega drivers for Windows computer, although the tool can install the required drivers automatically, it’s better to do it manually.
3. Download Kingo Android Root tool for Windows, this is a universal one-click root app that has been proven to provide root for dozens of Android devices.

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How to AT&T Galaxy Mega MK2 root by using Kingo Android

1. Install Kingo on your PC then runs it.
2. Connect your phone to your PC using the OEM USB cable, if you can avoid using a USB 3.0 slot.
3. Kingo will attempt to get in touch with your phone, this process may take a while if you don’t have the drivers or it’s out-of-date. If you are experiencing problems while running this app in Windows 8, you can follow this guide.
4. Once successfully connected, then the app will recognize your device.
5. It’s time to hit the Root button to start the rooting process.


6. Once successfully rooted, the phone will reboot and we will find a new app called SuperSU, our AT&T Galaxy Mega on MK2 should rooted now.