flip23:Yabanize:
I think you should just do CF-AutoRoot for now 4.3 isnt out for New Zealand yet, The only way to install it is flashing another countries version After you've done CF-Auto-Root, Run TriangleAway
You say you want to get rid of annoying apps. Most stock apps can be disabled in the Application Manager without rooting:)
Im sure you could fix your keyboard issue by installing some keyboard app
Yes, external keyboard helper works, but samsung still tries to make itself default everytime BT keyboard reconnects,
As far as default app notifications, it drives me bonkers. Note 10.1 does the same. EVERY time I open anything it asks which program to use and another popup telling how to clear defaults, that seems normal at first,... but it NEVER remembers defaults, YouTube in browser asks twice which makes 4 popups every time ... anyways the only solution I found online requires root.
and I kinda like the idea of being in control and able to customize my S4.
It is my life companion after all =)
On mine once youve chosen always use this app it does it, however sometimes you see it more as theyre slightly different file/protical types