Hi There!
The company where I am working provided me with a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (I have a Note2 on my own, so it was pretty straight forward getting used to it!).
The current mobile status is at it follows:
Bootloader : N9005XXUBMI7
Baseband : N9005XXUBMI6
CSC: N9005XSABMI1
Basically, I'm running under an old version of Android 4.3 . Is there any real reason to update it to a newer firmware (Samsung official, I do not want to mess up with a rooted mobile..it is not my mobile after all) ? Is there any *real* improvement in using the device with KitKat (battery life, smoother, etc) ?
I'm asking that because I am still regretting the moment when I decided to update my N7100 from 4.1.2 to 4.3 (and then to 4.4.2)... so I don't really want to update the Note 3 and regretting the update afterwards... (..and then finding out that no, it is not possible to go back to the previous version).
Last firmware available in Australia is N9005XXUENE3_N9005XSAENE1_XSA : with the official XSA I have some apps for free in the App Store (which comes pretty handy). Perhaps, I may try the New Zealand one too (N9005XXUGNG1_N9005NZCGNH1_NZC) that looks more recent.
Or, perhaps, is there any 100% stable leaked firmware made by one of you, based on an official Samsung rom, lighter, cleaned of most of the bloatwares AND a safe way to root the mobile without tripping the Knox?
Thank you all
Starflex said:
Hi There!
The company where I am working provided me with a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (I have a Note2 on my own, so it was pretty straight forward getting used to it!).
The current mobile status is at it follows:
Bootloader : N9005XXUBMI7
Baseband : N9005XXUBMI6
CSC: N9005XSABMI1
Basically, I'm running under an old version of Android 4.3 . Is there any real reason to update it to a newer firmware (Samsung official, I do not want to mess up with a rooted mobile..it is not my mobile after all) ? Is there any *real* improvement in using the device with KitKat (battery life, smoother, etc) ?
I'm asking that because I am still regretting the moment when I decided to update my N7100 from 4.1.2 to 4.3 (and then to 4.4.2)... so I don't really want to update the Note 3 and regretting the update afterwards... (..and then finding out that no, it is not possible to go back to the previous version).
Last firmware available in Australia is N9005XXUENE3_N9005XSAENE1_XSA : with the official XSA I have some apps for free in the App Store (which comes pretty handy). Perhaps, I may try the New Zealand one too (N9005XXUGNG1_N9005NZCGNH1_NZC) that looks more recent.
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This is a really a big question and a long story. No one can tell you exactly which version is better in term of battery life, smoothness... Also there is no official changelog from the Samsung. And there are also many threads discussed about these updates. You have to read and decide yourself.
Or, perhaps, is there any 100% stable leaked firmware made by one of you, based on an official Samsung rom, lighter, cleaned of most of the bloatwares AND a safe way to root the mobile without tripping the Knox?
Thank you all
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Regarding a safe way to root without tripping the Knox, as your firmware is still MI7, you can use URDLV to root. That will not trip your Knox. You can google for URDLV or start from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522858
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This is a really a big question and a long story. ... /cut/
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Mmmh.... make sense your answer, and it's good already that it is not like "stay away from XYZ version". I guess for the Note2 it was more clear that JB 4.3 was not such a step ahead...fro your answer I can guess that no versions are really "flawly" or defective in this way...
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Regarding a safe way to root without tripping the Knox, ... /cut/
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Thanks, I will!
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So today I got my new Note 3. I've been doing some reading but am not sure about the Knox issue.
It's Android 4.3, Baseband - N9005XXUBMI5, Build - JSS15J.N9005ZHUBMI7, and I am being offered an update.
I'm thinking from the threads I am already above the version that let's De La Vega rooting work without tripping Knox? Can I downgrade using Odin, root the phone and then get updates?
Also, what is SELinux status - says it's 'enforcing' - I'll do some searching tomorrow.
Once I worked out how to shut the 'Talkback' voice up it's been enjoyable - nothing quite like having a screen non-responsive because every time you try to do something she yabbers at you in a foreign language. As soon as that turned off the phone behaved properly - very quick too.
More tomorrow - end of a long day here.
need help with this myself
Trying to root this same phone as well.
AP: N9005ZHUBMI7
CP: N9005XXUBMI5
CSC: N9005ZZHBMI7
Can't seem to find any working links for those though.
Rdlv works for pre mj1 firmwares. After mj1 kingo is supposed to work. But didnt for me. Just come to the dark side and trip knox
Journyman16 said:
So today I got my new Note 3. I've been doing some reading but am not sure about the Knox issue.
It's Android 4.3, Baseband - N9005XXUBMI5, Build - JSS15J.N9005ZHUBMI7, and I am being offered an update.
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makaveli72 said:
Trying to root this same phone as well.
AP: N9005ZHUBMI7
CP: N9005XXUBMI5
CSC: N9005ZZHBMI7
Can't seem to find any working links for those though.
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DO NOT take any update (and also disable the separate SECURITY update).
Read the UNIVERSAL ROOT DE LA VEGA thread.
Found the security update one but it's been on for a day... crossing fingers. I have read a lot of the RDLV thread - one thing I'm not sure of - if I root successfully does an OTA official update trip Knox?
I guess there's a question behind that - if I root and remain on stock ROM, will I get an update at all?
Not particularly worried about it. I figure I'll remain stock for a bit in case the phone plays up but will shortly be rooting and custom ROM'ing like I did with my S3.
Pretty good battery so far - all the setup stuff and configuring and only down to 48% after 16 hours.
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Journyman16 said:
Found the security update one but it's been on for a day... crossing fingers. I have read a lot of the RDLV thread - one thing I'm not sure of - if I root successfully does an OTA official update trip Knox?
I guess there's a question behind that - if I root and remain on stock ROM, will I get an update at all?
Not particularly worried about it. I figure I'll remain stock for a bit in case the phone plays up but will shortly be rooting and custom ROM'ing like I did with my S3.
Pretty good battery so far - all the setup stuff and configuring and only down to 48% after 16 hours.
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No updating via OTA won't trip KNOX, you'll lose root though.
Rooting means your device (depending on the method used) will show custom status and cannot receive OTA updates, but they work via KIES still. URDLV shows Official iirc, so you may be able to update OTA with no issues, but as I said you'll lose root. There are methods of using Mobile ODIN to update and re-root and keep KNOX preserved as well.. But I tripped mine instantly, so not sure how you'd go about it all.
Battery on the Note 3 is a blinder, you think Stock is good, wait til you decide to trip KNOX and install a custom ROM, then you'll see how powerful the battery actually is haha
Well, I will keep reading. If I find a way to do it I will post back here about it. I guess my 1st port of call is the RDLV thread - I need to know if I will trip Knox anyway - if so I'll give it maybe a month to be sure phone isn't faulty then root and custom it. I do miss Greenify...
I'm used to good battery - I was using Purelook 8 on my S3 and getting more than 4 days on med to light use.
And now there's a whole new world to explore...
Another answer I am looking for - is there a way to do a Nandroid backup without root? I want to try some things but don't want to lose all i have done so far.
Journyman16 said:
Another answer I am looking for - is there a way to do a Nandroid backup without root? I want to try some things but don't want to lose all i have done so far.
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Helium is a good non-root backup tool, although I think you need the premium version for all the features.
Finally Rooted! N9005
Much thanks to @brangalm for his step by step breakdown in the RDLV 0.5 thread; I was able to find my way and got my first Android device (the Note 3 SM-N9005 32GB hdd, 3GB mem, Snapdragon cpu Behemoth of a phone) rooted. His POST really made the process much more approachable.
Only thing, at step 9 and 10 in my case I had to use forward slashes / instead of \ backslashes.
For ex.
[email protected] /cygdrive/c/Users/MaKaveli/Desktop/Note3
$ cd C:/Users/MaKaveli/Desktop/Note3
And
[email protected] /cygdrive/c/Users/MaKaveli/Desktop/Note3
$ ./URDLV.sh full C:/Users/MaKaveli/Desktop/Note3/N9005ZHUBMI7_N9005ZZHBMI7_N9005XXUBMI5_HOME.tar.md5
And at step 22 I would recommend leaving the phone alone for at least 10 mins while it does its thing (rebooting etc.) After seeing 'Pass' in Odin the screen was blacked out for some time..so I say just leave it for a while.
Besides that the root process was straight. Both Knox statuses are 0x0 with Custom status. Woot!
I would thank @brangalm directly in the RDLV 0.5 thread but the xda-dev forum has me as a newb (rightfully so) and has restricted me posting in the developers section for now.
My phone info. for whom it may concern.
Model: SM-N9005
Country: Hong Kong
Version: Android 4.3
Changelist: 1626679
Build date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 10:54:57 +0000
Product Code: TGY
PDA/AP: N9005ZHUBMI7
CSC: N9005ZZHBMI7
MODEM/CP: N9005XXUBMI5
PS: downloading my stock fw from terafile.co via sammobile.com was a P.I.T.A. Took multiple tries and lots of patience before getting a decent copy.
Congratulations and happy flashing.
So essentially, I'm in a bit of a tricky situation:
I have a Vodafone UK GT-N7105.
I had stock ROM, before I rooted it and bricked it in the process. I then restored it to a similar (but I suspect different ROM):
AP: N7105XXUEMK9
CP: N7105BUUEMK2
CSC: N7105VFGEML1
The question I have, is that I'm fairly certain that I should be able to update to KitKat now, but neither OTA or Kies3 show anything.
To add to even more confusion, I've switched networks from Vodafone to O2 (UK), now.
Have I reflashed my device with a different firmware which means that I can't get any more OTA updates?
Otherwise, which firmware version would I be able to flash my device to get it "back on track"?
I'm pretty sure Samsung hasn't released 4.4.2 for N7105 (the lte version) yet! The firmware is only available for the N7100. You have to wait...
Sent from my GT-N7105
AntwnhsAnt said:
I'm pretty sure Samsung hasn't released 4.4.2 for N7105 (the lte version) yet! The firmware is only available for the N7100. You have to wait...
Sent from my GT-N7105
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Hmm... I called Samsung up, and they told me that KitKat was released for my phone (I gave them S/N and IEMI)... but I s'pose they could just thought I had a N7100 instead of a 105
Tip 1: Questions go in the Q&A thread.
Tip 2: Here is the easiest was to find the latest stock firmware
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Tip 3: Setup a Google alert for new content. Use "n7105 site:www.sammobile.com" (without quotes)
Have a nice day.
Ugh, I totally just said the same thing as EmptyArea above me.
Post deleted and head slapped.
Hello,
I'v bought a GALAXY S5 G900F before two months, and it hasn't received the lollipop update, yet. I bought it from Saudi Arabia and now I've moved to Jordan (should that be a problem?)
I cannot wait anymore and I want to manually upgrade to Lollipop and I've got few questions.
1) Is it okay if I download a firmware for another CSC code? mine is (G900FOJV1AOA1) and in sammobile the latest downloadable firmware is 4.4.2.
2) If I root the mobile afterwards and a 5.0.1 was released OTA or via Kies, how can I get it? can I un-root to get the update then root it back?
3) Is there a way to reset the KNOX counter?
4) Are there any better websites than sammobile to download the firmware and how can I ensure if it is legit and untouched?
5) Why do different countries get the update so late? this is so irritating. why cannot Samsung just make the update available for everyone ? especially for the international unlocked versions.
Thanks in advance,
CharlesPro said:
Hello,
I'v bought a GALAXY S5 G900F before two months, and it hasn't received the lollipop update, yet. I bought it from Saudi Arabia and now I've moved to Jordan (should that be a problem?)
I cannot wait anymore and I want to manually upgrade to Lollipop and I've got few questions.
1) Is it okay if I download a firmware for another CSC code? mine is (G900FOJV1AOA1) and in sammobile the latest downloadable firmware is 4.4.2.
2) If I root the mobile afterwards and a 5.0.1 was released OTA or via Kies, how can I get it? can I un-root to get the update then root it back?
3) Is there a way to reset the KNOX counter?
4) Are there any better websites than sammobile to download the firmware and how can I ensure if it is legit and untouched?
5) Why do different countries get the update so late? this is so irritating. why cannot Samsung just make the update available for everyone ? especially for the international unlocked versions.
Thanks in advance,
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1-yes but if you want stability for modem choose same reigon code (ex.XXU-BLABLA for russia\egypt\saudi arabia like that ... see your current firmware code and find the one with the same ... if not its no big deal its that some people say its better ... imho get the latest by samsung any area make sure its international)
2-umm no and yes ... no if u just unroot ... yes if you make a full wipe after unrooting (ofcourse with not deleting any system apps in partition :silly: )
3-until now .... no ... but its simple ... you have warrenty stay away ... u dont ... just go and screw it :laugh: :silly:
4-yes but sammobile is the best and fastest ... another site is samsung-updates ... it gives you new firmwares faster than sammobile but download speed is pathetic for ul.to and other mirror
5-i dunno for real but keep in mind that 99.999% of samsung phones which gets the updates are "russian" ones ... so if you have the russia stock rom you will be the first to get an OTA by 99.999% :fingers-crossed: :silly:
hope i helped
Hello,
I bought Note 4 (Model: SM-N910F) in Germany, and now running android version
4.4.4, I want to upgrade to the official version 5.0.1 from website:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N910F/
Which version is recommended from the website?
Debating between both versions: Germany or Unknown, Which version is preferable?
And do need root to flash a new version?
I am interested in a clean system with no additives/applications (in English) with good battery time.
Thanks,
idan.
idann said:
Hello,
I bought Note 4 (Model: SM-N910F) in Germany, and now running android version
4.4.4, I want to upgrade to the official version 5.0.1 from website:
Which version is recommended from the website?
Debating between both versions: Germany or Unknown, Which version is preferable?
And do need root to flash a new version?
I am interested in a clean system with no additives/applications (in English) with good battery time.
Thanks,
idan.
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You don't need root to flash a new firmware.
I would recommend wiping the phone to factory status before you flash a new firmware.
N910F will use the BOC3 software.
This should work okay.
/N910FXXU1BOC3_N910FVFG1BOC2_VDC/
Yes of course, I will implement to make a factory reset before flash new firmware.
BOC3 = Unknown version.
I understand this rom from Dutch, It will be ok? or wait to OTA upgrade?
After upgrade system to 5.0.1, my device will receive OTA?
idann said:
Yes of course, I will implement to make a factory reset before flash new firmware.
BOC3 = Unknown version.
I understand this rom from Dutch, It will be ok? or wait to OTA upgrade?
After upgrade system to 5.0.1, my device will receive OTA?
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I upgraded a few days ago from N910FXXU1ANK4 ATO 4.4.4 to N910FXXU1BOC3 Unknown and I can say that it's working nicely. Had issues when updating as I was first trying to flash a BOC3 version from RO Vodafone, but had issues while flashing (Volume size too big, Odin invalid ext4 image). I was able to upgrade to N910FXXU1BOC3 Unknown without any issues.
In case you get into trouble while upgrading, you can do a emergency re-initialization from Kies3, based on your model number and serial number (on device, under the battery).
If you are flashing a different region ROM, make sure you do not have Reactivation lock as it will block your attempt to flash a new ROM.
@lolozaur thanks about information.
Version N910FXXU1BOC3 (5.0.1) will include touchwiz interface?
I prefer a clean system like nexus version, can you recommend a convenient interface (launcher)?
idann said:
@lolozaur thanks about information.
Version N910FXXU1BOC3 (5.0.1) will include touchwiz interface?
I prefer a clean system like nexus version, can you recommend a convenient interface (launcher)?
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Don't have much information regarding the Note 4 ROM community as i just got the device one week ago.
But, if you want to keep your Knox counter set to 0 and have your warranty available, you have to flash only stock ROMs from good sources (i prefer sammobile).
I personally like the new Touchwiz on 5.0.1 and I think it will keep getting better when we'll get the S6 Touchwiz in future updates. I would not flash an AOSP ROM on the Note 4.
Not sure about this but if you want an AOSP OS (nexus version) you will be losing some of the functionality of the Note 4, such as the S-Pen and S-Note integration and maybe the S-Health and Heartrate sensor.
@lolozaur
Flash of new version 5.0.1 can lock again device for locked region?
The lock was released by call (5 minutes) with local microsim.
Thanks.
idann said:
@lolozaur
Flash of new version 5.0.1 can lock again device for locked region?
The lock was released by call (5 minutes) with local microsim.
Thanks.
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It should not lock. My device is also used outside the unlock region and I did not have any troubles after the upgrade.
I am flashing 5.0.1 and looks good! even touchwiz interface looks clean.
Thank you for your kind assistance.
I have some questions if you have any ideas please :
I want to flash the last oreo update via odin, Would this manipulation trip my knox ?
How can i keep my parameters and app with odin ?
Would the phone get OTAs after the upgrade ?
Is there any way to get back ota updates capability if it is region related or smthng ?
Thank you guys !
I want to flash the last oreo update via odin, Would this manipulation trip my knox ? Never. Just flash the ROM following the steps on this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-flash-oreo-g950fxxu1crb7-using-t3755862). Its 100% secure (MODEL G950F).
How can i keep my parameters and app with odin ? Flashing "HOME CSC OXM". (The Other file, "CSC OXM" will wipe your data)
Would the phone get OTAs after the upgrade ? Yes
Is there any way to get back ota updates capability if it is region related or smthng ? The Roms are global, the sim determines your region, not the rom. Enjoy!
FernandoM22s said:
I want to flash the last oreo update via odin, Would this manipulation trip my knox ? Never. Just flash the ROM following the steps on this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/guide-flash-oreo-g950fxxu1crb7-using-t3755862). Its 100% secure (MODEL G950F).
How can i keep my parameters and app with odin ? Flashing "HOME CSC OXM". (The Other file, "CSC OXM" will wipe your data)
Would the phone get OTAs after the upgrade ? Yes
Is there any way to get back ota updates capability if it is region related or smthng ? The Roms are global, the sim determines your region, not the rom. Enjoy!
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Man ! That was fast and brief ! Thank you
Nature of Firlware Leakage - Not Anything Else
ourSalaheddine said:
I have some questions if you have any ideas please :
I want to flash the last oreo update via odin, Would this manipulation trip my knox ?
How can i keep my parameters and app with odin ?
Would the phone get OTAs after the upgrade ?
Is there any way to get back ota updates capability if it is region related or smthng ?
Thank you guys !
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It's official - just leaked; why would Knox even care?
The only reason you won't get OTAs is because it's leaked, and there are generally no updates aimed at leaked firmware.
I ran CRA5 (first leaked Oreo build) and Knox didn't care, and I'm running CRB6 (second updated leak) and Knox STILL didn't care. You won't get OTAs; instead, to restore OTA functionality, you have to replace the leaked firmware with official firmware (and since the leaks are AT&T Mobility-based, and I'm on T-Mobile, that makes a ton of sense, at least to me).
Leaked AT&T Mobility firmware, on the T-Mobile side of Tracfone, on an ex-VZW Samsung Galaxy S7 (Snapdragon) - and this is a locked phone?
PGHammer said:
It's official - just leaked; why would Knox even care?
The only reason you won't get OTAs is because it's leaked, and there are generally no updates aimed at leaked firmware.
I ran CRA5 (first leaked Oreo build) and Knox didn't care, and I'm running CRB6 (second updated leak) and Knox STILL didn't care. You won't get OTAs; instead, to restore OTA functionality, you have to replace the leaked firmware with official firmware (and since the leaks are AT&T Mobility-based, and I'm on T-Mobile, that makes a ton of sense, at least to me).
Leaked AT&T Mobility firmware, on the T-Mobile side of Tracfone, on an ex-VZW Samsung Galaxy S7 (Snapdragon) - and this is a locked phone?
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I didn't quitly understand, but thank you, knox is a physical "fuse" that, if tripped, is definitivly irrevesible