I want to restore the stock settings and operating system.

[AC Question]

I tried rooting and load 4.4.2 but when I do a factory reset it doesnt start up like it was a phone out the box. Instead it goes into factory mode.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I don't have any rooting experience, but I do know that if someone can help you, you'll need to let us know first what device you're talking about.