For those still using older hardware running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
If you search for “root android 4.2 2 apk download” , you will encounter dozens of files. Most are fake or malware. Based on historical success rates, these three are the most reliable for Jelly Bean:
Some popular rooting tools for Android 4.2.2 include:
Open the downloaded APK file and follow the installation prompts to install the app.