Who NEeds Help To get to KitKat?
If you are already Rooted..... Go here to Civ.'s thread and you can flash his rom and get the Kernel while you are there.
All of the instructions are in the threads. They are as close to perfect as we can get.
**as of 6/18/2014 after flashing I would keep checking back until you see that the issues are all resolved and pay attention tothe threads and read, read read, read them and make a back up before you do anything....
Good Luck With Kit Kat!!!
If you are not currently rooted, please send me a note or make a post and we can figure out where you are and what you can do to get rooted.
Please Make Sure that you know what your firmware is BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING LISTED BELOW!! basically, you need to know what you are doing before you start.
We have KitKat OTA out there so if you use any of the Jelly Bean Stuff you can BRICK your device.. Take HEED!!!!
First and foremost I take No responsibility for anything that happens to your Tablet, Phone. Rooting will invalidate you warranty, so do so at your own Risk. If you make a brick, paper weight or anything else out of your phone, Tablet, Phablet, I take NO responsibility.
I take NO credit for anything that has been developed, I am simply putting things in one place for all of us to find easier.
Jelly Bean Stuff Only Below!!!! Make sure that you know what version Rom you are on!!!!
(Have you taken Heed?)
Take a Stock ROM and Make it Customized...!:silly:
If you are new here, This is a nice Glossary of Terms put up by droidstyle and created by Jawman27 , Big thanks to them for setting this up...
Most everything I have found is pretty east to do for even the most novice of users. There are a few things that will cause anxiety, but what I have found it that most of the dev's are really good at listing instructions on how to use the magic they have so freely given. Read, Read and Read again till you understand the instructions...!
If you don't understand ask questions in the OP's thread and I am sure that the dev or others in the thread will give you sound advice and clear up any misconceptions. If you ask your questions here I will do my best to answer, but you are always going to find the most relevant information in the Thread of the OP. This is a Thread for you to see what is available out in the world...
With that being said I am setting up this thread here in this forum because there are slim pickins around here and we have a ton of stuff available to use that most are not aware of in the Galaxy Note 8 world. Some of what I have found that works here on the Note 8 (5110) I found in Other forums for other devices. Lot's of things are Compatible, some are not. Remember to choose wisely if you did not see it here in this thread and you don't know if it works.
I can only speak to the GT-N5110 because I own this device. Once others with Other Devices post with success stories then I can say that this will work with them.
If you found something that works that didn't come from the Galaxy Note 8 Forum, Post it and give a little instruction on what you have done that might differ from the OP from which it came. If it does come from this neck of the woods then post it with a link to the op and I will incorporate it in the the OP if it makes since.
Please don't rewrite the instructions here, If you are not the developer then let them speak for themselves. Post a link to the OP
Everything I post here in the OP I have tried and have succeeded in doing... Please if you succeed then post we want to here about success and if you have a failure so we can look at what happened and make sure that I/we all understand what is going on...
And we're off! ( Please note that these lists are never complete. this is a work in progress, so if you find something add it so we all can benefit from it. )
ROOT
How to Root your new device.
This is what I used initially...
I used Chainfire's thread located here in the Galaxy Note 8 Original Android Development Section. Chainfire is the Man, many props for all of his hard work. Buy his apps if you use them and like them... I did!
We also have mskip Galaxy Note 8 Toolbox. I use this applicaiton. I paid for the premium version because it is a way to give back to these guys for their hard work. If you use it and love it pay for it... (I did.)
Take a look, read the OP, re-read the OP and when you get back let us know how you did, what you did when you did it...
**New Update 8/6 Here is a New Root Process for the GT-N5120. This was put together by Slipurson. Check out his post. This was done with a Windows 8.1 PC with out running in compatibility mode, so keep that in mind if you are using a different version. This will be for GT-N5120 the LTE version only. Big thanks to Slipurson for your work on this!
Follow Directions carefully and you will come out with a rooted device!
UNROOT
I found out a few things about the process when you UNroot. I just had to unroot my Note 8 and put it back to bone stock...
Now If you have to do this, I would suggest going to SuperSU > Settings > Uninstall for UNRoot. If you do not do this and use Odin to flash back to a completely stock Rom. you might get your self into a bootloop... Not a tasty cereal, just a frustrating issue that will cause some slight irritation...
If you find yourself in a boot loop after doing what I just suggested not to do then You will want to flash Chainfire's CF AutoRoot. If you have any questions, please hit me up first before you make a brick!
Here is the only method that I have found so far. Big thanks to janjannsen99 for getting this together. THis will take you back to the original version 4.1.2. As soon as we get the next release 4.2.2 I will post a link to it.
** Note** If you need help above and beyond what is in janjannsen99 thread, post it up and I will see what we can accomplish...
Recoveries I back up after I back up and then I back up twice! (credit 2 Sublime)
Look in the Original Android Development you have a few to choose from.
Some like TWRP some like CWM. It is wise to have access to both, some roms or other flashables may be dependent on which recovery that you use. So remember to read the OP and the thread of what you are about to flash and see if there is a mention about it. If no mention then I wouldn't worry to much about it. Just as a rule of thumb make sure you have a nandroid back up before you flash anything...
1. here is a link for TWRP. Thank you to emwno for his work on bringing this together. Please read the OP in his thread... I use this and have had no issues...
2. Go Here for CWM. Thank you to emwno for his work on bringing this together as well...
Stock ROMs~~
TW ROMs
1. JellyBeans from beanstown106 here For JB 4.2.2 N110 wifi only... CMG2..
This is a great solid stock ROM. I have found it to be very stable and it has taken well to the MODs that I have used on it. I have been follow beans on my other devices and I trust and can depend on the quality of his work. Now go grab it and read the OP so you know what you are getting...
2. JellyBeans Stock 4.1.2 ROM Here EMF1. I have not used this ROM, but if your into 4.1.2 then I would suggest giving this one a try...
CM 10.2 JB 4.3
I was able to get this installed on the GT-N5110 Using the TWRP recovery and with my 64gb card with exFat.
**Sorry about any confusion... You can try and use the CWM recovery, however if it does not work flash TWRP and try it. Have a copy of each Recovery (CWM and TWRP) on your internal storage just in case you have to flash your way out of there.
**Note, cm10.2 works good, however it is still a little buggy... so not suggested as a DD. Yet, Stay Tuned! The ROm recognized my 64gb exFat card, however it was acting wonkey with some apps so Be Advised! Just use your 32gb Fat32 sdcard and you will be jammin...
Goo.im just dropped a new version of Gapps for JB 4.3 You will need this for the CM 10.2 ROMS!!!!
1. CM 10.2 Jelly Bean 4.3... BIG Thanks to sbrissen for getting this up for us over here in Note 8 Land. This is a build for GT-N5110. Remember if you want to use any other of the apps mods or tweaks with it, Go to the OP for the MOD or thingy and make sure that it is compatible with JB 4.3
Kernels
I am on Stock for now. I am running JB 4.2.2 and I have not heard of any other than stock that do support exFat. (microSD 64gb native formatting)
MODS Don't Forget to Back Up
1. xposed framework This works well for this ROM.
** Go to the Downloads section from within the Xposed app and look through them for the Mods that are designed for TouchWiz Roms...
example, you open up app settings go to gmail, set the dpi to 160 & screen (dp): 1000x1600
I did this for System settings as well and they look nice. Play around with it and we can build on it...
** Note I have attached a disabler for the Xposed framework in case you get into a boot loop or something else that is awful... Just flash via Recovery and you should be well again...
1a. Within the xposed frame work, you can go to the download section. Look for XBlast tools and or Wanam Xposed mods. These will give you all of the freedom to tweak the UI with out having to flash any mods. I have this running on several devices and they are excellent.
2. Audio Mods
Go here for Viper Audio. this is sweet and it really pumps up the sound on your device... Read the instructions carefully and you will be fine... I installed the "XHiFi version v2.1.0.2:" version.. This is your processor option ("CortexA9/15 with NEON") when installing, I am not saying that my option is optimal, but it works well for me. Let me know if you give it a shot... update 8/4... I just added FX version as well. The 2 together are very nice... I highly suggest this if you like your music..
3.Floating Windows Note 8 Mode Switcher I love this little app. It is great, it give you Floating windows & a easy way to switch between tablet mode and phablet mode. It works very well and is super easy to install and get going. I highly recommend this application. jump on over and read the OP and get the floating multiwindows going!
--addons for this I highly recommend
3a. Multi-Window Manager so you can add all of the application you want to multi-window. If you like the application buy the Pro version. I did and I love it...
You also going to want to get a different launcher,look around the Play store and find one that you like. Most have a free version to try before you buy. I personally use Nova Pro... Go check it out, It is really smooth with the higher dpi setting you get from the Note 8 Mode switcher
We've Got PIE!!!
4. LMT Launcher (PIE Controls) Thanks to noname81 for developing this awesome app for us to use. I have successfully installed v 1.9.1.2. Just grab the apk, install and you're off! no rebooting just install and PIE, PIE, PIE!!!!
You get PIE controls, ISAS & Gesture controls.. Very Nice... Read the OP all of the info for the goodness you want with a Stock ROM...
Apps or APKS
1. Link to the Google Edition 4.3 Camera This works I have it installed. and it is pretty sweet. (even on a 5mp Camera)
2. If you need a 3-way reboot menu, there is an excellent app here for that... [Holo Reboot]
3. AirDroid find it on Google Play: Here is a cool little app that let you connect to your PC wireless. You can do all kinds of stuff with this app, transfer files, rip apk's from your device, screen shots, activate camera remotely, explore it and let me know your findings. There is a paid subscription or free version.
Must Have Apps for a Rooted Device... As Always, if you like the app, buy the Pro version and show support to the dev!
0. SuperSU https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en, Buy the Pro version...
1. Busy Box https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
2. Titanium Backup https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en
The Next 2 apps I find are essential if you like to have frequent back ups but don't like to boot into recovery often. Check them out!
3. Online Nandroid Back up https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup&hl=en
4. Nandroid Manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.bkrestore&hl=en
5. GPS Updater https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.bars.qagps&hl=en
6. Faster GPS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps&hl=en
7. Nova Launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en
8. ES File Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
NEW 8/16 9. Here is Focal The New Jelly Bean 4.3 camera app. I have this installed and it works very nicely...:good:
NEW 8/16 10. We have the new MOTO X camera app. Check them out!!! look in attachments for the app to D/L...!:good:
*** more to come...
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***Foot Note 8***
Anything else? Please add below to add to list...
This is for collaboration not trolling. If you support then post, if you don't then no need to reply.
Thx
If you found something new or you like what you see, Hit thanks for your support!
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I definitely think it's an awesome idea
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
I installed 4.2.2 (N5120XXCMG7) with the help of Mobile Odin,
But if you are on 4.1.2 and no Root this is how you get 4.2.2 and Root in just 34 easy steps
This will be for GT-N5120 the LTE version only.
READ THE WHOLE THING ONCE BEFORE YOU START!
Also thanks to Chainfire, Sammobile and Clockworkmod
All this was done with Windows 8.1, no compatibility-mode for Odin or anything like that
If you are already on a rooted 4.1.2, you could start at step 14. (or step 22 if you dont need to do a nand-backup)
00. Firstly download the firmware from Sammobile, this takes some time if you do not have an hotfileaccount so do this first
01. Download Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.zip with included Odin (Here)
02. Download Clockworkmod's CWM Recovery (here) This will be used to make a backup of your Note 8.0
03. Download Odin 3.07 (from here)
04. Install Samsungs USB-drivers (found here)
05. Unpack the CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.zip-file somewhere on your computer, so that you can find the files easily.
06. Turn off your Note 8 and start it with holding volume down and power to get to download mode.
07. Press Volume Up to get start download mode, and connect the USB-Cable to your computer, let the drivers install
08. Start Odin 1.85 from the folder where you extraced the CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.zip.
09. When the Square at ID:COM say something like 0:[COM7] on a yellow background and Messagebox says ADDED!! you are good to go.
10. Click on the PDA button and browse for the file 5. CF-Auto-Root-konalte-konaltexx-gtn5120.tar.md5 (.md5 might not be visible to you)
11. Now click Start and wait for Odin to flash rooted kernel and reboot your device.
12. You now have a rooted 4.1.2-device
13. Close Odin on your computer
14. Shut down and start the Note in Download mode again (volume down and power, then volume up)
15. Unpack Odin3.07.zip to some good place on your computer
16. Start Odin 3.07 and connect your Note to the computer
17. Click the PDA button and choose the RecoveryCWM6.03.2-GT-N5120.tar-file you downloaded earlier.
18. Click Start and wait for Odin to flash recovery, then reboot your Note 8.0
19. Shut down and unplug the Note.
20. Start the Note into recoverymode by holding Volume Up and then pressing power until it boots,
21. Once in recovery, choose backup and restore and then backup to external SD-Card (if possible, else backup to internal)
22. When backup is done (might take some time), reboot the Note, go to playstore and buy Odin (there is a free version here on XDA)
23. Plug in the Note to the computer and unpack and copy the 4.2.2 firmware to SD-Card.
24. Optionally you could here install Titanium Backup or Helium to backup your apps and games since i suggest you wipe your data later. If you dont have any progress you want to save then you could skip this step.
25. Start Mobile Odin, accept root-permission and let it download the flashkernel.
26. When Mobile Odin is done downloading, select Open file..
27. Select external, browse to and select the 4.2.2 frimware (N5120XXCMG7)
28. I suggest that, if you do not live in the UK, touch the Modem-selection in Mobile Odin and choose Clear to not flash the new modem (for me LTE didnt work when i flashed the new modem)
29. Make sure Enable Everroot, Inject SuperUser and Inject Mobile odin are selected.
30. I suggest you also check Wipe Data/Cache and Wipe Dalvik also (this deletes all your data on the device)
31. Touch Flash and to make sure the downloaded file is correct, let it do the MD5-check
32. Let Mobile Odin work (will reboot twice) and you should soon be booted and get to do the setup of your new and improved Note 8.0 with 4.2.2 in all its Samsungy Glory
33. If you do not like the bloatware from samsung, just install Titanium Backup and Freeze any unwanted applications.
The backup we did earlier with CWM Recovery, needs a Working CWM for 4.2.2 incase you want to revert back to 4.1.2. I am not sure if the CWM-Recovery we downloaded earlier works with 4.2.2 as i havnt tested (i havnt done any backup even tho i tell everyone to do so).
Great idea and it will be very useful to me as I just got a new Note 8. Thanks very much.
AMoosa said:
I definitely think it's an awesome idea
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Slipurson said:
Sounds like a really good idea,
I went and bought me a 4G-version and there isnt much to flash yet, sadly.
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Lancair360 said:
Great idea and it will be very useful to me as I just got a new Note 8. Thanks very much.
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I have a few things up now. Let me know what else you find...
I also just got my note 8, tried to do the framaroot root but it failed. I also noticed this morning that when I checked for an ota update the server wouldn't connect. Looks like the LTE version is getting 4.2.2 today. I want 4.2.2 an will wait for official. Then I am rooting an will post how etc here.
Oh will post if I update to 4.2.2 also.
I have mobile odin I bought with the 25 samsung gave, I will mess around with it once I get root (don't have pc) and see how it works for the note 8.0.
I use cromi on a transformer pad an would love to see it here. Can't wait to see what custom roms an mods/tweaks come out for the awesome tablet.
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macgyver40 said:
I also just got my note 8, tried to do the framaroot root but it failed. I also noticed this morning that when I checked for an ota update the server wouldn't connect. Looks like the LTE version is getting 4.2.2 today. I want 4.2.2 an will wait for official. Then I am rooting an will post how etc here.
Oh will post if I update to 4.2.2 also.
I have mobile odin I bought with the 25 samsung gave, I will mess around with it once I get root (don't have pc) and see how it works for the note 8.0.
I use cromi on a transformer pad an would love to see it here. Can't wait to see what custom roms an mods/tweaks come out for the awesome tablet.
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Macgyver!
You should be able to root your tablet with a calculator, duct tape and a paperclip... Right? Your da Man!
Let me know how this turns out....!
Bizack said:
Macgyver!
You should be able to root your tablet with a calculator, duct tape and a paperclip... Right? Your da Man!
Let me know how this turns out....!
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I wish I was that good. LOL. I should be rooted tomorrow then going to mess wround with M-odin an see what I can do
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macgyver40 said:
I wish I was that good. LOL. I should be rooted tomorrow then going to mess wround with M-odin an see what I can do
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When you get completed, please document the steps you took to accomplish Root with mobile Odin for the N5120. Good Luck!
Bizack said:
When you get completed, please document the steps you took to accomplish Root with mobile Odin for the N5120. Good Luck!
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From what I know mobile odin needs root for flashing. Also I have the 5110 wifi only
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macgyver40 said:
From what I know mobile odin needs root for flashing. Also I have the 5110 wifi only
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Dont update to the 4.2.2 i am not sure if you can root that yet once installed ota...
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We've Got PIE!!!!
:good::good::good::good:
see OP for details....
Bizack said:
Dont update to the 4.2.2 i am not sure if you can root that yet once installed ota...
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I have read other places that people have used mobile odin to update with the leaked version and kept root. I am waiting for official then rooting etc.
sent from Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-5110 16GB
macgyver40 said:
I have read other places that people have used mobile odin to update with the leaked version and kept root. I am waiting for official then rooting etc.
sent from Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-5110 16GB
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The leaked ver yes, not so sure about the OTA...
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Bizack said:
The leaked ver yes, not so sure about the OTA...
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2
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Well I cant find a root that works with the EMF2 build so I am waiting no matter what.
sent from Galaxy Note 8.0 GT-5110 16GB
I recommend this thread be stickied. fullllllll of great info and would be a shame for it to go to the depths of the xda abyss
I installed 4.2.2 (N5120XXCMG7) with the help of Mobile Odin,
But if you are on 4.1.2 and no Root this is how you get 4.2.2 and Root in just 34 easy steps
This will be for GT-N5120 the LTE version only.
Moved to first page (Here) post number 4
Awesome thread. Just got Note 8 on Sunday and I am already on 4.2.2 rooted with multi Window enabled.
Thanks
dragoncius said:
Awesome thread. Just got Note 8 on Sunday and I am already on 4.2.2 rooted with multi Window enabled.
Thanks
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You gotta love the floating windows...!
Thank you for your support...
Let me know if you find anything else you want to add here!
Related
Galaxy Note N7000.
Was running stock ICS-ROM Samsung.
Always wanted to install and use a custom ROM but was always afraid of BRICKS..
But yesterday ended up being sucessfully running CM9.
Steps I undertook were as follows:
1. Installed Samsung Kies.
2. Check for update from Samsung Kies and updated Kies.
3. Connected my phone to Kies and checked if Kies detected the phone properly.
After sucess, exit Kies.
4. Downloaded PC Odin from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=815370&stc=1&d=1323799721
password:samfirmware.com
5. Download pre rooted GingerBread ROM
SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.zip (thx dr.ketan)
http://d-h.st/HJM
6. Run PC odin
7. Reboot Note in download mode
vol. down+home+power buttons
8. Connect Download mode note to PC
9. PC odin ID:COM turns yellow:
(ALL THE BEST NOW)
10. In PC ODIN
Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time ---> Ticked
Others --> Unticked
10. Click PDA and select the SGN_XX_OXA_KJ1_FACTORYFS.zip you had downloaded.
Click start.
Wait for 10minutes.
Your phone will restart.
11. WOW..!!! now ur on a GB Rom
And its a safe kernel
Now you can play around
Plus already rooted
12. Now to get this GB Rom working
go to recovery mode (vol up + home + power)
clean dalvik cache and wipe data and factory reset
13. Time to install CM9
14. Download
CM9 latest nightly:
http://get.cm/?device=n7000
Googleapps:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip
15. Copy these 2 files in the internal SD card anywhere (do not rename)
16. Reboot into recovery mode:
vol up + home + power
17. Flash the 2 files from where you saved them:
"install zip from sd card" option in recovery mode
now flash cm9 file
then flash gapps file
18. DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET
19. Reboot
And wow..
Enter the world of custom ROMS
[[[to switch to another ROM, follow steps 1 to 17, and after that flash the ROM of your choice]]]
Steps 6 and 9
it shud be PC Odin Not Mobile
sorry dr. ketan
my mistake
corrected
thanks
So...
So i have galaxy note gt n700 purchased in germany and brickbug app said that i have dangeros ...something something.... I mean i have mmc bug which will make my phone in paperpress if i mess up. Question is: does step by step guide is safe for my mmc bug? Can i safely follow it and not ruin my phone, because i think i have a bad warranty.
dr.ketan said:
Steps 6 and 9
it shud be PC Odin Not Mobile
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Noticed that u are very experienced contributor, so mybe u can answer on my question, does the step by step guide is safe for galaxt note with brickbug? I realy want to flash, but i want to do it if i am on the safe side
Latvianization said:
So i have galaxy note gt n700 purchased in germany and brickbug app said that i have dangeros ...something something.... I mean i have mmc bug which will make my phone in paperpress if i mess up. Question is: does step by step guide is safe for my mmc bug? Can i safely follow it and not ruin my phone, because i think i have a bad warranty.
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Yes, you can follow this guide safely. Actually, this is the best guide I've seen so far, I wish I had this one the moment I wanted to start messing around with my phone because I spent more than 48 hours total reading and reading and getting more confused each time.
So go ahead and do it.
And thank you to the OP for putting this up.
Sent from a GNote, hell yeah!
SirRhor said:
Yes, you can follow this guide safely. Actually, this is the best guide I've seen so far, I wish I had this one the moment I wanted to start messing around with my phone because I spent more than 48 hours total reading and reading and getting more confused each time.
So go ahead and do it.
And thank you to the OP for putting this up.
Sent from a GNote, hell yeah!
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And the last one, probably silly question, what CM9 rom is this? Will i have GB or ICS? And if thats GB where can i find safe ICS rom?
Before Galaxy Note, I used to rock HTC Wildfire and didn't wanted to mess around with custom roms because it was just low-end device. Third-party launchers did the job for me when it comes to customization.
When I bought Galaxy Note, I was looking forward to flashing Cyanogenmod or maybe something different (I like Paranoid Android rom and the hybrid mode). I was very disappointed to see that there is a brick bug.
Even though I'm a IT engineer and I have been using computers since Commodore 64, I don't have experience in flashing custom roms so this post is very useful if it's the best way to do it.
Do I have to flash different stock GB before rooting, because I have XXLA6 kernel (baseband: xxla4) and I believe that this version is not directly rootable? Correct me if i'm wrong?
What is the best way to return from custom rom (ie. CM9) to stock GB?
In fact, I've been reading for a good amount of time today but there is just too much information, so sorry for the noobish questions.
I installed rom before 2 days and had similar doubts.
Just want to share what problem I faced :
The mobile should be in ON state when rooting CF I was doing it in OFF download mode
Latvianization said:
And the last one, probably silly question, what CM9 rom is this? Will i have GB or ICS? And if thats GB where can i find safe ICS rom?
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CyanogenMod 9 is based on ICS, CM7 is based on Gingerbread. There wasn't a CM8 because Google never released the source code for Honeycomb.
And what you need is a safe kernel, because the kernel is what sends a erase command to a chip inside the phone and that's when you brick it (I think). That happens when you do a factory reset.
Now, what I always do when I want to change ROMS is to use AbbysNote 4.2 as a safe GB kernel so I can then flash the ROM/Kernel of my choice.
You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362424&highlight=abyssnote
So let's say you want to go from CM9 to LiquidSmooth (or pretty much any other), which is the one I use now:
You go to CWM recovery, from there you flash AbyssNote.
Once the flashing is completed, you DO NOT exit CWM, instead you go to "Advanced" and then "Reboot to Recovery" so the phone will restart but it will go directly to CWM again, but now with AbyssNote installed.
AbyssNote has a TOUCH based recovery, so it is easier to use. Don't use the physical power and volume buttons to navigate.
From there you can safely do a factory reset, format cache, format Dalvik, flash a new ROM and Kernel.
AbyssNote will then disappear because it will be overwritten by the new Kernel of your choice. So every time I want to change to a new ROM, I repeat the steps above I haven't had any problems whatsoever.
I hope I'm right with my technicalities, but the procedures the OP and I describe are safe to try as long you follow the exact instructions, so before you try anything, read and re-read and you will be just fine.
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tribalkg said:
Before Galaxy Note, I used to rock HTC Wildfire and didn't wanted to mess around with custom roms because it was just low-end device. Third-party launchers did the job for me when it comes to customization.
When I bought Galaxy Note, I was looking forward to flashing Cyanogenmod or maybe something different (I like Paranoid Android rom and the hybrid mode). I was very disappointed to see that there is a brick bug.
Even though I'm a IT engineer and I have been using computers since Commodore 64, I don't have experience in flashing custom roms so this post is very useful if it's the best way to do it.
Do I have to flash different stock GB before rooting, because I have XXLA6 kernel (baseband: xxla4) and I believe that this version is not directly rootable? Correct me if i'm wrong?
What is the best way to return from custom rom (ie. CM9) to stock GB?
In fact, I've been reading for a good amount of time today but there is just too much information, so sorry for the noobish questions.
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This is the thread you need to read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
Thanks for the useful information and for putting to rest some of my safety concerns.
Now you've wetted my appetite and I have to give it a go soon.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Thanks for this great guide! I haven't gotten my Note yet as I just ordered it yesterday but I have been lurking around the forums already and trying to understand how flashing roms and kernels works around here. Like someone already said before some of the guides / threads are 'a little' confusing for newcomers. I was really confused with the brick bug that people were writing about. This thread clarified things a lot for me and I believe it will help many more Note-newbies!
So, new Note community member reporting to duty here! :highfive: It's gonna be pretty neat upgrade considering from what phone I come from. Well, the Huawei at least was great step stone to android world gotta admit. I just got somewhat bored with the not so great custom scene.
SirRhor said:
This is the thread you need to read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
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Believe me, I know about that thread.
One more question for you. Does flashing abyss kernel bring yellow triangle and raise binary counter? I've heard on one of Zedomax's channels on youtube that he recommends flashing this kernel whenever you need to move from one ROM to another.
Cheers mate!
tribalkg said:
Believe me, I know about that thread.
One more question for you. Does flashing abyss kernel bring yellow triangle and raise binary counter? I've heard on one of Zedomax's channels on youtube that he recommends flashing this kernel whenever you need to move from one ROM to another.
Cheers mate!
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Dont worry about AbyssNote, is safe in both respects. That's the one I always use to do anything that is flashing related.
If, for some reason, you start seeing that dreaded triangle at boot, you can use TriangleAway from Chainfire on Google Play.
Sent from a GNote, hell yeah!
Thanks bro, I appreciate the effort to answer these noobish questions.
I will stay on CM9 (and CM10 when it comes) as long as is stable to use it as a daily driver. I don't like the TW interface and I don't need all that S-Pen stuff and pressure sensitivity. Apps from the Play Store are enough for me (Papyrus for example) so there's no need to stay on stock rom.
tribalkg said:
Thanks bro, I appreciate the effort to answer these noobish questions.
I will stay on CM9 (and CM10 when it comes) as long as is stable to use it as a daily driver. I don't like the TW interface and I don't need all that S-Pen stuff and pressure sensitivity. Apps from the Play Store are enough for me (Papyrus for example) so there's no need to stay on stock rom.
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Dont worry, I'm glad I can help you.
You can try Marker and Jotter as well, they work well.
Sent from a GNote, hell yeah!
thanks
thanks for the guide.
I have the brickbug firmware also. So am I correct in assuming that if I follow these directions and flash a different GB rom that I will be okay?
Will flashing this India GB rom change my kernel to a more stable one?
And if I flash this India GB rom will it be able to update to ICS through Kies or OTA?
I'm not new to flashing as I used to rom my EVO a lot... I just haven't done it in about a year and this brickbug mess has me standoff-ish.
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maddog2727 said:
I have the brickbug firmware also. So am I correct in assuming that if I follow these directions and flash a different GB rom that I will be okay?
Will flashing this India GB rom change my kernel to a more stable one?
And if I flash this India GB rom will it be able to update to ICS through Kies or OTA?
I'm not new to flashing as I used to rom my EVO a lot... I just haven't done it in about a year and this brickbug mess has me standoff-ish.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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If you are on GB already, you just have to root the ROM and flash CWM because the brick bug is present only on ICS kernels. 99% sure.
There are some GB Stock ROMs that you cannot root directly, so it depends.
OTA updates from Samsung to ICS I'm not sure, you should ask someone else. When I got my Note it already had ICS, so I never did an OTA update. I don't use Kies at all.
I was very weary at first too, but with the instructions above you will be fine.
Sent from a GNote, hell yeah!
I've followed the guide from OP and now I'm rockin' CM9! No problems at all.
My content on the internal memory was intact (apps data, games data, etc), it's all there and I've flashed Indian ROM and then CM9. Have I made a mistake or what?
HI guys, I'd like to post this here. Here is the latest Odin flash update I pulled from Kies and my device the other day. This is as new as it gets for Samsung Galaxy Camera. You will need Odin3 and the following files
PIT: http://d-h.st/3B3
CSC: http://d-h.st/AVe
MODEM: http://d-h.st/Nbl
PDA: http://d-h.st/U7K
Not much more to say, Hope this gets someone out of a sticky situation.
I wonder if they'll ever remember they made this device and give us another update, not necessarily a version upgrade, but give it some extra functions in the camera app.
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Adam, many guys paid for the toolkit. We realize you're busy with many projects, but we have no one else to go to to get a sound recovery zip for our cameras. I'm just asking you in a professional manner for your assistance.
JAG50
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JAG50 said:
Adam, many guys paid for the toolkit. We realize you're busy with many projects, but we have no one else to go to to get a sound recovery zip for our cameras. I'm just asking you in a professional manner for your assistance.
JAG50
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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I'm sorry, I don't understand. What do you want? You want me to whip up a CASUAL recovery installer? Or what kind of recovery.zip are you looking for? Generally you install .zips from a recovery, I wouldn't be making a ROM for the camera, but I can help to make it easier to install ROMs.
JAG50 said:
Adam, many guys paid for the toolkit. We realize you're busy with many projects, but we have no one else to go to to get a sound recovery zip for our cameras. I'm just asking you in a professional manner for your assistance.
JAG50
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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This device has received the same support as the Galaxy Note 2. So, if you read about something for GNote2, you will likely see it on this device too.
Thanks for reply. No, I'm not interested in installing ROMs. Just a standard CWR that would allow me to install zipped scripts and stuff to tweak camera. I.E. crossbreeder, etc. I installed recovery on my note 8 and added some scripts to make it run smoother and conserve battery. I've seen some recoveries out there, but there are questionable, but you have established yourself as a serious developer. That's why I asked.
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does those files fit on gc-110 ?
podcast236 said:
does those files fit on gc-110 ?
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no. this is for GC100 only.
GC-120
Adam,
I have a GC120 that was rooted and working fine. However not realizing that the bootloader was still locked I flashed a custom rom with mobile odin and did not make a back up prior to doing that. Now it boots directly to Download mode and I can not get it to boot to recovery. I can not find the stock firmware anywhere to try to flash through odin. I was going to try the unbrickable mod but I dont know if I feel comfortable taking the thing apart. Ive tried flashing the OTA updates for the device and still nothing. Any suggestions on how I can get this to work again ?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
those files still available or no?
Adam... a year ago i downloaded your files and keep it in my harddrive, but last week when i want to use it again, the files corrupted... i can't understand why because i used the same files for 2 times before.
Last night i tried to download your files again... but keep on failing.. my connection really good because i can download 1080 (-+ 1gb) movie everytime. So your files still available to download no? So
Thank you for the forum!
Since this is the "new" S4 I'm very happy that it has it's home now.
I got mine as a surprise after throwing my "old" I9505 in the wall and breaking it in half in a post-op amnesia so it was a nice early Christmas gift
So where do we start? If you look at GSM-Arena: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5542&idPhone2=5665
It's very close to Note 3. It's so close that I think that they make it in the same production line. That is logical to cut the costs.
There are obvious things that makes them different but really not that much as core-hardware.
Note 3
3 gig ram. It can do record video with a notch higher density, but is that hardware or software? I'm guessing the later.
I9506
I noticed that the cam has focus-problems when I tried to do my bills today (that has QR-codes so you don't have to type them).
It had trouble with near focus. I tried with my HTC One X that focused it much better.
The only thing is if the Knox has an e-fuse but we will soon be aware of that. In that case there will be problems. For Samsung.
What more?
It doesn't have the Wifi-bug that Note 3 has. I don't know if that has anything to do with the 4.3 or not?
Does anybody know about Wifi-problems with 4.3 with the i9505?
The bug is that it considers the Wifi being "poor connection quality" and disconnects. While you stand next to the router.
I tried that on 3 at home, went back to the shop and it worked there flawlessly. Figure.
So that bug is something we don't want to introduce here since I'm guessing we need to blend some code form Note 3?
So basically it's a damn rocking phone. It's a pocket Note 3 and I think we can do amazing stuff with it.
I did an Antutu on original TouchWiz (has only rooted it) and got almost the same score as Note 3.
I know, it doesn't say that much but it's a measure of SOME kind. If not qualitative then at least quantitative.
So since I have a Note 3 as well (damn saleman). I was supposed to give one of them in my family but I think they will get my Htc One X
So the benefit is that I can test stuff on both. I don't care about flags, Knox or not. I have a green light from my cell-provider.
"Don't Duck up our cell-net and no warranty if you brick your phone by software" so a bit of precaution and nothing wreckless maybe?
So. How do I build a custom rom? I need a "Custom rom for Dummies" here
I don't even know if there is Kernel-source to start with? Do Samsung disclose that or do they don't give a damn as usual?
/Absie
/Absie
What else?
Hey there, i love your enthusiasm and that there is someone who is willing to dev . I dont know how its in other countries but here in germany my gt-i9506 is still running 4.2.2 and not 4.3. I hope some people will help you out as im not really able to.
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Yes i am also intressted in building rom... Just asop s4 google edition would be very nice!
*edit. Miui would also be nice!
From what I have seen by reading threads on rom building, it could be as easy as building a rom for the the i9505 and then replacing some binaries from a Note 3 rom (or vice versa).
Scrosler in the Nexus7 area gives a pretty good noob guide to building.
I am reading up on XDA-university and CM porting guides at the moment.
Hello guys
First of all nice to see that some of you want do something for the I9506 same like me but i think we need cm support otherwise its not easy to port roms...
Well here are some answers for the questions.
1. Yes it is same s800 processor like in Note 3 wich is supporting LTE+ 150Mbit
2. The wifi bug on Note 3 is Firmware related since you have it
3. All countrys where you can get a I9506 got 4.2.2 Firmware.
There isnt 4.3 Firmware out for I9506 currently but in near future it will since the S4 is on Samsung update list to 4.3
4. Source for I9506 is already out: http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=GT-I9506
So CM devs have to grab it and support our device
5. Knox?... Since i can read here our device is ready or has already Knox: http://www.samsung.com/de/consumer/mobile-device/mobilephones/smartphones/GT-I9506ZKADTM
Well we will get it atleast with next update 4.3 cause its not in bootloader currently ... i can see only the Knox app ... but i dont care it
6. The well known dsixda's Kitchen i allready tried but our device is currently not supported http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
7. There is also the AOSP Paranoid Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863547 wich can be ported but i didnt tested since it didnt worked with dsixda's Kitchen for me
There are much more but the base of all is CM! So please sign here if you didnt allready
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/79844-request-cyanogenmod-10x-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-lte-a-i9506/
Thanks and Cheers
absolon_se said:
Thank you for the forum!
Since this is the "new" S4 I'm very happy that it has it's home now.
I got mine as a surprise after throwing my "old" I9505 in the wall and breaking it in half in a post-op amnesia so it was a nice early Christmas gift
So where do we start? If you look at GSM-Arena: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5542&idPhone2=5665
It's very close to Note 3. It's so close that I think that they make it in the same production line. That is logical to cut the costs.
There are obvious things that makes them different but really not that much as core-hardware.
Note 3
3 gig ram. It can do record video with a notch higher density, but is that hardware or software? I'm guessing the later.
I9506
I noticed that the cam has focus-problems when I tried to do my bills today (that has QR-codes so you don't have to type them).
It had trouble with near focus. I tried with my HTC One X that focused it much better.
The only thing is if the Knox has an e-fuse but we will soon be aware of that. In that case there will be problems. For Samsung.
What more?
It doesn't have the Wifi-bug that Note 3 has. I don't know if that has anything to do with the 4.3 or not?
Does anybody know about Wifi-problems with 4.3 with the i9505?
The bug is that it considers the Wifi being "poor connection quality" and disconnects. While you stand next to the router.
I tried that on 3 at home, went back to the shop and it worked there flawlessly. Figure.
So that bug is something we don't want to introduce here since I'm guessing we need to blend some code form Note 3?
So basically it's a damn rocking phone. It's a pocket Note 3 and I think we can do amazing stuff with it.
I did an Antutu on original TouchWiz (has only rooted it) and got almost the same score as Note 3.
I know, it doesn't say that much but it's a measure of SOME kind. If not qualitative then at least quantitative.
So since I have a Note 3 as well (damn saleman). I was supposed to give one of them in my family but I think they will get my Htc One X
So the benefit is that I can test stuff on both. I don't care about flags, Knox or not. I have a green light from my cell-provider.
"Don't Duck up our cell-net and no warranty if you brick your phone by software" so a bit of precaution and nothing wreckless maybe?
So. How do I build a custom rom? I need a "Custom rom for Dummies" here
I don't even know if there is Kernel-source to start with? Do Samsung disclose that or do they don't give a damn as usual?
/Absie
/Absie
What else?
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stxfreak said:
Hey there, i love your enthusiasm and that there is someone who is willing to dev . I dont know how its in other countries but here in germany my gt-i9506 is still running 4.2.2 and not 4.3. I hope some people will help you out as im not really able to.
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Rechargelegend said:
Yes i am also intressted in building rom... Just asop s4 google edition would be very nice!
*edit. Miui would also be nice!
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Sent from my GT-I9506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I've used SamsungCamera2.apk from Note3 on my SHV-E330S(same as I9506) and UHD video works right "out of the box" No any patches required, except some patch from Note 3 community to remove record time limit.
Just some precaution: I'm using 4.3 firmware on SHV-E330S, while I9506 has no 4.3 yet. So, i think you have to wait for 4.3 first and then can use Note3 camera.
Update: actually UHD resolution is already supported by stock E330S camera, but isn't enabled in APK. I've just enabled and it works fine.
PLEASE READ THIS!!!
Let's make a rom! (question)
Its been moved by Mod to general Forum so thats why i post the link for it!
Cheers
sorg said:
[/COLOR]Update: actually UHD resolution is already supported by stock E330S camera, but isn't enabled in APK. I've just enabled and it works fine.
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How did you enable it?
Stock ROM
Is there a backed up stock ROM available? I've wiped out my device and Kies no longer recognizes it and I need a stock rom to be back to life
ipk said:
Is there a backed up stock ROM available? I've wiped out my device and Kies no longer recognizes it and I need a stock rom to be back to life
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http://samfirmware.com/ -> firmwares
Dont know if this link work without login:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/?page=1&model=GT-I9506&pcode=0#firmware
ipk said:
Is there a backed up stock ROM available? I've wiped out my device and Kies no longer recognizes it and I need a stock rom to be back to life
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This link helped me http://rapidgator.net/file/bcff9d350d50276e78a4f90e56d69083/I9506XXUAMHD_I9506EVRAMHC_EVR.zip
S4+ (GT-I9506) System Image.
Ok. Here we are, born to be free (Knox Free). Absalon asked me to give you guys something special. Well, I'll give to you guys still running 4.2.2, - 1 link to my Google drive. You are required to flash with Odin v.1.85. This will be a totally stock XXUAMJ2 system image just ROOTED, the KNOX **** removed and odexed...:good:
Install Chainfire's SuperSU, and some kind of BusyBox.:good:
You can't use CF's Mobile Odin ATM, our model is not supported and that's why I made this pre-rooted system image.
You can now remove/freeze whatever you want, with whatever app you like. I have freezed down 73 apps on my S4+
Try to install CF's Triangle Away and see the result. Funny, not even my S3-LTE shows that kind of info.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Argh...my S3-LTE running low battery...switching to my S4+
Ok back in business. Right now I'm on the Odexed version of the software I'm gonna give you. Seems perfect.
Sent from my GT-I9506 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
DeHAWK said:
Ok. Here we are, born to be free (Knox Free). Absalon asked me to give you guys something. Well, right now I can't get in to these forums on my laptop. But when I can, I'll give to you guys still running 4.2.2, - 2 links to my Google drive. Both require you to flash with Odin v.1.85. The first will be a totally stock XXUAMJ2 system image just ROOTED, the KNOX **** removed and odexed...
The second one, like the first one....but FULLY DeOdexed.
Then you can remove/freeze whatever you want, with whatever app you want.
Try to install CF's Triangle Away and see the result. Funny!
I'll return and give you the download links when I can get in to the forum on my laptop.
See ya' guys and a happy new year.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Argh...my S3-LTE running low battery...switching to my S4+
Ok back in business. Right now I'm on the Odexed version of the software I'm gonna give you. Seems perfect.
Am I the only one who have problems on the pc..?
2 images ready for download...Have contacted XDA and waiting...you have to be patient.
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Great ! Thx for your help
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DeshTwo said:
Great ! Thx for your help
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OK, first link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdMFR1UmZXeVpDM1U/edit?usp=sharing
Click / copy link and download.
This is the normal odex version. Unpack with zip and it will give you 1 file named SGS-4_Firmware.tar.md5, now flash with Odin v1.85!
Fire up Odin, select PDA!!! and browse to the unpacked file, named: SGS-4_Firmware.tar.md5
Make sure that: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are ticked! Nothing else.
Get your phone to download mode: From Phone OFF, press the volume down+home+power buttoms at the same time and will you get to download mode or use a USB jig, I use one from the god old Galaxy S2 days.
Connect USB cable to PC and you should be ready to go.
Press start and wait....after some time your phone will reboot, you are now rooted, running totallty odexed 4.2.2 stock.
If you have already rooted your phone any other way, you might get cunstom/modifed...just tell me and I'll make an Odin flash file with stock Kernel and this PDA.
If you like this, please thank me :good:
Next will be be De-Odexed version.
Ok here comes the De-Odexed version:
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LINK REMOVED, due to a problem with the SecContacts app.
It just don't like DeOdexed version.
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If you don't know anything about all these things....don't do anything, READ and learn. It took me about 2 1/2 years to get in to this stuff...I'm 52 now...
Ok guys, please let me know how it turns out!
See ya' all.
Best regards
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Ok. There seems to be a problem with contacts..Deodexed version removed untill a solution is found.
New Edit:
Forgot to tell you, the image is the based on: XXUAMJ2 PDA....
No modem or csc (cache) included.
And not to forget...thanks to Chainfire for providing the SU file! Without him, this had not been possible.
how lucky, you got your new phone after you broke the S4 :cyclops:
DeHAWK said:
OK, first link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6he3hscczvdMFR1UmZXeVpDM1U/edit?usp=sharing
Click / copy link and download.
This is the normal odex version. Unpack with zip and it will give you 1 file named SGS-4_Firmware.tar.md5, now flash with Odin v1.85!
Fire up Odin, select PDA!!! and browse to the unpacked file, named: SGS-4_Firmware.tar.md5
Make sure that: Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time are ticked! Nothing else.
Get your phone to download mode: From Phone OFF, press the volume down+home+power buttoms at the same time and will you get to download mode or use a USB jig, I use one from the god old Galaxy S2 days.
Connect USB cable to PC and you should be ready to go.
Press start and wait....after some time your phone will reboot, you are now rooted, running totallty odexed 4.2.2 stock.
If you have already rooted your phone any other way, you might get cunstom/modifed...just tell me and I'll make an Odin flash file with stock Kernel and this PDA.
If you like this, please thank me :good:
Next will be be De-Odexed version.
Ok here comes the De-Odexed version:
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LINK REMOVED, due to a problem with the SecContacts app.
It just don't like DeOdexed version.
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If you don't know anything about all these things....don't do anything, READ and learn. It took me about 2 1/2 years to get in to this stuff...I'm 52 now...
Ok guys, please let me know how it turns out!
See ya' all.
Best regards
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Ok. There seems to be a problem with contacts..Deodexed version removed untill a solution is found.
New Edit:
Forgot to tell you, the image is the based on: XXUAMJ2 PDA....
No modem or csc (cache) included.
And not to forget...thanks to Chainfire for providing the SU file! Without him, this had not been possible.
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:good:
Ok actually downloading t, maybe you could create your own topic ?
Welcome to the note 3 forums. We welcome you as long as you do your job and search before making 1,000,000 new threads.
So,You just got your shiny new note 3 and dont know where to begin?
Well that's ok because, this is the all in one thread.
Lets begin
How do I Root?
That is the common question around here. Im going to simplify this.. Here you go
For 4.3
1.The best and safest way is this method by @evilpotatoman. It does require a little work but in return you do get root Here is the link for That,
2.Another method that is faster, but does not offer busybox with install, nor did it originate from XDA-forums is Here,
For 4.4 Or KitKat
You have to Go to My thread located
Here,
This does root KitKat and provides a custom ROM.
How Do I Install Custom Rom's
First What you should know is that our phone has a locked bootloader. This means that we can not boot kernels. But we still can flash custom rom's Thanks to @Hashcode
To install custom rom's on 4.3, Head over Here,
Another method That i originally created, but does not work as good as safestrap, could be found Here
If you are on KitKat, Then you could either install my KitKat rom or wait for safestrap to be updated.
What Do I Do If I Bricked My Phone? Or if it wont boot?
Well There are 2 methods to get you back to stock and running again.
To Restore back to Jellybean (4.3) Follow this Thread Here
To Restore back to KitKat (4.4.2) Follow this Thread Here
Why are Rom's Based off different Bases & Whats the difference?
A little basic intro
MJ5,MI9 & MI1 Are all 4.3 AT&T Bases
Ml2 Is an international 4.3 Base
MlG is a leaked AT&T 4.4.2 Base
Mj5 Is the latest 4.3 AT&T Base
Ml2 Is the latest international Base
The difference depends on what you need. Right now There are pro's and con's to all bases
Mj5
-Fast Data speeds
-Better indoor Signal
-No Bluetooth internet tethering
Ml2
-NO group messaging
-lower signal in areas
-slower data
-Does have Bluetooth internet tethering
Leaked Kitkat base (MIG)
-Extremely fast
-Newer modem with better signal & speeds
-Safestrap is not yet updated to work with kitkat (But you could still install my 4.4 ROM)
Why is my GPS Crappy and How do i fix it?
This issue is well known with our phone. The main reason is bad software coding.
To fix this issue Flash this fix made by me, in safestrap or manually push the files using root explorer.
4.3-Click Here
4.4-(Coming Soon)
What is "SafeStrap & Why do i have to use it?
Safestrap is our main method of flashing Rom's and could be found Here,
Always WIPE before flashing a new ROM or expect to receive errors. DON'T BE LAZY
Issues with safestrap
-Sometimes the storage is messed up and shows that you are using all your memory, when you really are not.If you use a different app to check, then you should see your real memory usage.
Where are all the kernels located?
Like i stated earlier, We don't have kernels yet, because of our locked bootloader
Where are all the Roms compatible with my phone?
All compatible and ready to install rom's could be found Here
There is currently NO AOSP,CM Based Rom's, So don't ask
What is KNOX and how does it effect me?
KNOX is basically made to **** us. But Samsung calls it security.
KNOX is removed from most custom Rom's. Knox does prevent root apps from working properly and should be removed asap.
How do I transfer My bookmarks from ROM to ROM?
Follow the guide i created Here
Im still working on a list of roms,and cool mods that are compatible with our phone. they will be located in the second post.Mods please sticky this thread
For me, to post mods and roms compatible with our phone
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Great information.
Thank you very much.
I have tried your KitKat 4.4.2. Glad to see it is rooted!
Now, it is easy to switch between MJ5 4.3 and MLG 4.4.2 through SafeStrap and Odin.
Wow very nice! Hopefully this will prove helpful.
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I will send people here. Thanks man. Wish we could donate to you. I bet there is a bunch of people who would love to buy you some drinks or whatever your in to....Thanks again for being organized and detailed. You have your Sh** together and its great!!!
Awesome work. Me personally Im waiting for SS to be updated but definitely keeping an eye out.
Im curious on one thing. When you discuss Knox and to 'remove it', would freezing this via TB server the same purpose? Also since youve had a go with 4.4, does Samsungs iteration of 4.4 still have the GPS issues or did they fix it? Just curious
Thanks!
Guys where can I get the stock rom my N900A (Note 3 AT & T) now install version 4.4.2 filtered want to go back to stock!
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Read the first post!!
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Thank you love your rom and glad to see you are so involved in the community
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No problem buddy
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hi, how do i manually fix push the GPS files?
So no root for sm900a. How can I load a custom rom without having to use a computer? Possible?
I really hate this thing as of right now wish I had my note 2 back
I found Ultimate rotation control but it fails to work properly
thanks, perfect thread for an android newbie :good:
Nix A Nerd 2 said:
So no root for sm900a. How can I load a custom rom without having to use a computer? Possible?
I really hate this thing as of right now wish I had my note 2 back
I found Ultimate rotation control but it fails to work properly
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If you are referring to the N900A, thew is root! Just gotta search.
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Thank you. Now my almost $800 Samsung Galaxy note 3 has basic gps working properly. Samsung needs to hire guys like you
only thing missing is how to back up and restore...
so if you want a new rom...youre good to go..
Wanting to down grade back to JB rom from KITKAT v2
I Used to be on JB rom 4.3 And I really liked it. But I wanted to upgrade to to KitKat v2 because alot of people said they liked it. After I upgraded to KITKAT 4.4.2 I really did not enjoy it as much JB 2.6. I used to get 35000 score from Antutu Benchmark but now on V2 I get about 30000 score. And I thought the JB 2.6 was setup nicer. I dunno, but what I do know is that I would like to go back to JB 2.6 because I think it was a nicer piece of work. Anyone know where I can find the tutorial to downgrade back to JB 2.6? I thought I seen it before but I cant seem to find it. Thank you for your time.
htsl
I have now soft bricked my phone I am lost and need help! no one last night would help me! PLEASE help me now!!! I am stuck on step 4 of http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2559715
when I select "show all devices" it only list 2 "Samsung mobile usb cdc composite device" and " samsung mobile usb modem" what am I doing wrong????
some one on another thread said I am using the wrong drivers... where Do I find the correct drivers?
Thanks
Rick
Are you in download mode?
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I am proud to present my second custom rom!
This is the first custom stock based ROM for the SM-T807P (Sprint). I don't plan on updating it that much as I don't own the device . I created this with archikitchen and a little help and testers which are down below. Downloading the firmware took me 14 hours to mirror and download+ the custom rom took an extra 4 hours also. That's 18 hours total! Anyway hope you all enjoy this rom as it should be a tad better than stock in my opinion.
Features
-Rooted
-Knox Removed
-Debloated
-Built in busybox
-Zipallinged
-Intd included
-DeOdexed
-ANK1 Base
-Many more
Installation
1. Have TWRP or CWM recovery installed (Use T807P)
2. Download the ROM
3.Backup your stuff in TWRP or CWM
4. Wipe dalvik,data, and caches (AKA Factory reset)
5.Install the ROM
6. Reboot and wait
7. Done?
Note: first boot may have crashes because of well its first boot. Simply just reboot 2-3 times and done! Happens on some ROMs
Support
Like what I do? Hit that thanks button! Wanna help even more? PM me  But hitting thanks should do it
Contributors
-Samsung for making the Tab S
-Jono for testing
-ashyx for making snapdragon twrp. Huge huge help!
-Tkkg1994 For the huge amount of help! WIthout him, I wouldn't make any roms!He taught me everything to get this going.
-ArchiKitchen Made the custom rom process easier
-Androidfilehost for host
-Support from others
- Many many more
Downloads
Superskilled V1: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934541003
Help?
Dont worry! I help others all the time. Im more like a help line 
Download not working? Link has different servers. Pick one nearest you!
Note
I am not held responsible for any damages done to your device because of this rom. Your the one choosing to flash it. I try to make things bug free so things like this wont happen software wise.
Bugs: First boot has force closes. After a few reboots its gone
Just in case you mess up...
Firmware T807P: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5DZenb7A53caXhNQkhMb0NkMFU/edit?usp=docslist_api&pli=1
Kernel+Recovery: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h5zw61wdn6rx319/AADS2Wb8OFDw3DxpuES7GI2Va?dl=0
Twrp snapdragon only! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3055758
will this work on the tmobile version 807t
Thank you
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
I am proud to present my second custom rom!
This is the first custom stock based ROM for the SM-T807P (Sprint). I don't plan on updating it that much as I don't own the device . I created this with archikitchen and a little help and testers which are down below. Downloading the firmware took me 14 hours to mirror and download+ the custom rom took an extra 4 hours also. That's 18 hours total! Anyway hope you all enjoy this rom as it should be a tad better than stock in my opinion.
Features
-Rooted
-Knox Removed
-Debloated
-Built in busybox
-Zipallinged
-Intd included
-DeOdexed
-ANK1 Base
-Many more
Installation
1. Have TWRP or CWM recovery installed (Use T807P)
2. Download the ROM
3.Backup your stuff in TWRP or CWM
4. Wipe dalvik,data, and caches (AKA Factory reset)
5.Install the ROM
6. Reboot and wait
7. Done?
Note: first boot may have crashes because of well its first boot. Simply just reboot 2-3 times and done! Happens on some ROMs
Support
Like what I do? Hit that thanks button! Wanna help even more? PM me  But hitting thanks should do it
Contributors
-Samsung for making the Tab S
-Jono for testing
-ashyx for making snapdragon twrp. Huge huge help!
-Tkkg1994 For the huge amount of help! WIthout him, I wouldn't make any roms!He taught me everything to get this going.
-ArchiKitchen Made the custom rom process easier
-Androidfilehost for host
-Support from others
- Many many more
Downloads
Superskilled V1: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934541003
Help?
Dont worry! I help others all the time. Im more like a help line 
Download not working? Link has different servers. Pick one nearest you!
Note
I am not held responsible for any damages done to your device because of this rom. Your the one choosing to flash it. I try to make things bug free so things like this wont happen software wise.
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Click to collapse
Thank you for this I was kinda disappointed with my tab s till now all the bloatware really slowed it down, but now its running smooth and fast, have not had any crashes "yet" and look forward to the next one and especially when lollipop comes out for it.
racersims said:
Thank you for this I was kinda disappointed with my tab s till now all the bloatware really slowed it down, but now its running smooth and fast, have not had any crashes "yet" and look forward to the next one and especially when lollipop comes out for it.
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Lollipop will be a ton fast Once its out Ill brinf an update. Thanks for trying out the rom btw!
s?o it will work on the tmobile 807T
bmreyna said:
s?o it will work on the tmobile 807T
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Tmobile rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59124401
I wouldn't get overexcited about lollipop. Many people who have had it have downgraded, my self included due to issues on my HTC m8..One main one being rapid battery drain, others are incompatibilities with apps. Xposed was incompatible, but that seems to be fixed, however there are still reports of problems.
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Some yes, i have stock 5.0.1 on my note 4 so far no problems and also having a moto 360 i like the new notification tweaks, how ever on my note 10.1 2014 i have a custom 4om of 5.0.2 and for most part is great performance never better and battery is also lasting much longer but have lost 2 of my more valuable apps with VUDU and Dish Anywhere. Am trying to find fix but no luvk yet may force back to 4.4.3
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racersims said:
Thank you for this I was kinda disappointed with my tab s till now all the bloatware really slowed it down, but now its running smooth and fast, have not had any crashes "yet" and look forward to the next one and especially when lollipop comes out for it.
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What steps do I need to take to get back to stock so I can do ota update?
Help
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Just in case you mess up...
Firmware T807P: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5DZenb7A53caXhNQkhMb0NkMFU/edit?usp=docslist_api&pli=1
Kernel+Recovery: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h5zw61wdn6rx319/AADS2Wb8OFDw3DxpuES7GI2Va?dl=0
Twrp snapdragon only! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3055758
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What steps do i need to take after I get the above files to flash back to full stock? I have the SM-T807P_SPR***.zip 1.7gig and the two .img files now what do i do with them ? sorry am new to the flash thing and just dont want to brick it. thanks for all the work.
racersims said:
What steps do i need to take after I get the above files to flash back to full stock? I have the SM-T807P_SPR***.zip 1.7gig and the two .img files now what do i do with them ? sorry am new to the flash thing and just dont want to brick it. thanks for all the work.
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Factory reset in recovery. Then reboot into download mode. I made a video on how to flash odin roms. Just watch this video I made. https://youtu.be/3KOoyoeozI0
Basically, Just load the T807P firmware in odin, Then hit start. It should get you hback to stock
DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Factory reset in recovery. Then reboot into download mode. I made a video on how to flash odin roms. Just watch this video I made. https://youtu.be/3KOoyoeozI0
Basically, Just load the T807P firmware in odin, Then hit start. It should get you hback to stock
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Ok so I flash the large file what about the two .img files what are they for?
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racersims said:
Ok so I flash the large file what about the two .img files what are they for?
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Thank you so much the video helped and it also makes me want lollipop on the tab s even more but I have the LTE ver so guess still waiting. Thanks again for the help i needed to get it back to full stock now I can start again but making proper back ups and recovery as i go.
Thanks for the nice Rom. Is there a way to unlock this tab so I can use my tmobile sim in it?
Never heard of arcikitchen im goimg to set it up on my new 8370 8core rig hope to have a new rom out soon if its like android kitchen shouldnt be hard.
dincdoes.me said:
Never heard of arcikitchen im goimg to set it up on my new 8370 8core rig hope to have a new rom out soon if its like android kitchen shouldnt be hard.
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Nah not really. Just make sure you have the right kernel paths when you out it in
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Nah not really. Just make sure you have the right kernel paths when you out it in
Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the tip do u mind if i pm you if i get stuck its been since the note 1 since i made a rom lol
Thanks for the ROM, would you make the lollipop, thanks
Hello. Thanks for all your hard work. Are you going to do the update for lollipop?