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I don't get it. I know some people aren't happy with the changes in s-notes. But there's a huge difference in usability with and without the OTA. I turned in my 16 GB version that had the OTA, for a 32 GB version. The OTA was pulled, so I ended up going 2 weeks without the OTA. Thanks to XDA I was able to reinstall the OTA. Wow, what a difference. To be honest, the note was not near as good a machine without the o t a. I can see where some of the bad reviews came from... There was quite a bit of stuttering while scrolling in any browser I used. Very annoying bugs with the folders. ExFAT did not work. I had several force closes, something I've never had with the OTA. The Note just runs so much better and smoother with the update... I know jelly bean is coming out soon, but why would samsung pull an OTA that made the note 10.1 so much better?
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
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I just bought my Note Saturday (Returned TF700) What is current FW version?
mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
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Actually, you don't even need to be rooted.
rand33099 said:
I just bought my Note Saturday (Returned TF700) What is current FW version?
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Stock is the latest firmware version. However, there was an ota that was pulled. Big improvement over stock in my book. The update is available in the development section here.
Latest Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Nakel said:
Stock is the latest firmware version. However, there was an ota that was pulled. Big improvement over stock in my book. The update is available in the development section here.
Latest Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1847706
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Broken link.....Also is this update for the US wifi 8013?
rand33099 said:
Broken link.....Also is this update for the US wifi 8013?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Yep, USA 8013...
mitchellvii said:
They were getting a lot of complaints about people losing s pen with the OTA. They probably figured JB was coming soon so why bother and they yanked it.
You can always go into Development and find it if you dont mind being rooted.
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what do you mean when you say "people losing s pen?"
Did they take out the S Notes app?
Was the pen not functioning well?
From what I've read on some devices the update made the s pen stop working.
HG! said:
what do you mean when you say "people losing s pen?"
Did they take out the S Notes app?
Was the pen not functioning well?
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No, the pen would physically fall out of the holder and get lost
J/K, I think it would just stop working. I've not had my Note long enough to experience any issues with it, so I couldn't say for sure
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I was under the impression that only rooted or otherwise modded Notes lost s-pen function?
I have downloaded the file and it is a little less than 1 GB. I have unzipped it and it is now almost 1.5 GBs and I have done all this on my Galaxy Note but I can't find any way to get it to run/install. What am I missing here? Thanks.
Mickeylittle said:
I have downloaded the file and it is a little less than 1 GB. I have unzipped it and it is now almost 1.5 GBs and I have done all this on my Galaxy Note but I can't find any way to get it to run/install. What am I missing here? Thanks.
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First, go to the development section and read all the stickys. Twice. Don't hold anyone but yourself responsible if you brick your device. You do not need to root or have any custom recovery to use the following procedure. In fact, your Note should be bone stock. Make sure you have an 8013. (The US WiFi only version.) Next, download and unzip the file from your PC, not your Note. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PUT A CHECK MARK IN THE "RE-PARTITION" BOX IN ODIN.
Credit to BarryH_GEG for the following quote:
1- Download and install Odin 1.85. Make sure you have Kies installed first because it installs the necessary USB drivers.
2- Extract the ROM .zip file and put it on your desktop or somewhere easy to find.
3-Run Odin as adminstrator.
4-Click on the PDA button in Odin and find the ROM file you want to load on to your Note. It's an MD5 file. Leave everything else as-is.
4a. Power down your Note.
5-Put your Note in to download mode by pressing power and volume down at the same time. Use the volume up button to select download mode. A little green Android should show up on the Note's screen.
6-Connect your Note via USB to your PC. The box under ID:COM in Odin should turn yellow.
7-Click start in Odin. Odin will show you what it's doing in the message box and you'll see a progress bar on your Note. When it's done, disconnect your Note from the PC and it should reboot itself with the update.
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Odin: http://stockroms.net/file/Tools/ODIN/Odin3v185.zip
Latest Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1847706
I used this procedure to update my note 10.1. It worked perfectly, just like an update from kIes. Make sure you are not rooted before you do this. Your note must be bone stock with no modifications. This procedure did not wipe my note, all my apps and data were intact after the update.
Make sure you read up on using Odin before you try this. Also, read up on the ota to make sure you want it. It fixes a lot of problems, but some people don't like the new s notes. For me, the ota makes the note so much better that it's a complete no brainer.
There is also a pre rooted version of this fIrmware in the development section.
Thanks it worked like a charm.
Thanks for posting this. I may try this this week. I do use s-notes all of the time when I'm reading my textbooks for school so I am afraid to lose functionality. Would it be possible to go back to the ROM I'm on if it does break my snote?
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idelgado782 said:
Thanks for posting this. I may try this this week. I do use s-notes all of the time when I'm reading my textbooks for school so I am afraid to lose functionality. Would it be possible to go back to the ROM I'm on if it does break my snote?
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Sorry, I can't answer that. I just posted help I got elsewhere in the forum. I've not heard of anyone on the forum losing the S-pen from updating, as long as they were stock. If you're rooted or have a custom recovery, you need to seek help from someone smarter than myself bbefore you attempt this. If you are stock, maybe post a question in the questions section, asking if anyone lost the s-pen upgrading rom a stock Note. That way you can assess your risk.
idelgado782 said:
Thanks for posting this. I may try this this week. I do use s-notes all of the time when I'm reading my textbooks for school so I am afraid to lose functionality. Would it be possible to go back to the ROM I'm on if it does break my snote?
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No unless you want to be rooted..
It wasnt just rooted users that lost the s-pen. I was stock unrooted and lost it. Also had to reboot everytime my device went to sleep if I wanted to unlock the screen. It was a pain and had to get a replacement from Amazon.
Im using the pulled firmware and havent experienced any pen problem. Could it be a random event
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EmerikL said:
It wasnt just rooted users that lost the s-pen. I was stock unrooted and lost it. Also had to reboot everytime my device went to sleep if I wanted to unlock the screen. It was a pain and had to get a replacement from Amazon.
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I was stock and flashed the update via Odin.
Lost the pen detection completely, even flashing back to the old firmware didn't do anything. Had to get a replacement.
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Hello XDA,
I know there are lot of guides on how to root the Galaxy Note 2,but unfortunately I have not seen a guide that is clear enough to beginners that know nothing about Android. So, after hard work I have done a guide on how to root the Samsung Galaxy note 2 and put it in your hands.
Note:I Have Also Made A Picture Full Guide So, IF This Guide Wasn't Clear For You, You Can Go HERE
Introduction:
Today, I will guide you on how you can root your Samsung Galaxy Note 2.This method is the most easiest, safest and the fastest method up to date. To start off, the method will take little time but it’s more guaranteed to work on any Galaxy Note 2.
Disclaimer:
I’m not responsible if something went wrong on your phone(Usually nothing goes wrong), you’re doing this on your own responsibility. Rooting your phone will void your warranty so don’t root your device unless you know what you are doing.To know more about rooting check What is rooting and it’s top 10 benefits.
Method: Rooting using Odin: [Recommended]
This method works for almost all Galaxy Note 2s,and it will only root and install busybox.
All credits go for Chainfire for making the CF-autoroot make a look at the Original Thread
Requirements:
1-Download these files:
1-CF-Autoroot Depending on your model number which could be found in Setting-> About Phone:
A) For N7100 Model go HERE.
B) For N7105 Model go HERE.
C) SHV-E250K Model go HERE.
D) SHV-E250L Model go HERE.
E) SHV-E250S Model go HERE.
F) SPH-L900 Model go HERE
G) SGH-I317 Model go HERE
H) SGH-I317M Model go HERE
I) SGH-T889 (T-Mobile version) Model go HERE
IF you didn't see your model number above don't try this method because it might brick your phone.
2-Odin 3.07 From HERE.
3-Samsung USB Drivers from HERE and then install them.
4-Make sure to fully backup your device.Check our post on How to Backup Every Android Mobile Phone.
5-Make sure to backup your EFS file immediately after rooting your device.
Step1:Extract the CF-Autoroot until you got a file with .tar.md5
Step2: Extract odin307.zip then run Odin3 v3.07 as administrator.
Step3:Shutdown your Note 2 completely. Then, hold down the volume down button+ the home button then press the power button for 5 seconds, after you will see a warning screen just press volume up.
Step4: Now click on “PDA” and choose the .tar.md5 file we downloaded earlier. Then connect the USB cable to your computer then to your Galaxy Note 2. Now Click on “Start”.
Step5: Once it successfully finishes you will see “Pass” in the above table of the “ID:COM”
* In Some cases Knox disabled SuperSu to work probably.So,if SuperSU wasn’t working probably for you.Download the latest version of SuperSU from the Play Store.Then on launch it will ask you to disable Knox and you should accept.Hope that solve it.
Conclusion:
That's it! Easily rooted. to unroot your device and reclaim your warranty visit How to Un-root Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Bump.
I think ketan's guide is very good enough. It's just a bit difficult to find.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
UtkarshGupta said:
Bump.
I think ketan's guide is very good enough. It's just a bit difficult to find.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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Well maybe for you but trust me a lot of people find ketan's guide is hard....am talking about the beginners that doesn't know what CWM is..!!
Am I right?
Thank you for this. I'll attempt to root my Note 2 in a couple of weeks so this is certainly appreciated.
Is this the latest method to root? All I want to do is gain root so I can use apps like titanium backup, ad away, cerburus and maybe tasker.
Can I just gain root and use all of those while sticking to the stock rom? And also can i still get the phone repaired under warranty should it develop any faults later on?
Very straight forward instructions, thanks!
One question, which method is preferred? I see Method 2 is 'Recommended' -- why is it then not Method 1?
Is there any downside to either method? From a stock rom, which would you say is the 'slickest' method?
Thanks!!
xmob101 said:
Thank you for this. I'll attempt to root my Note 2 in a couple of weeks so this is certainly appreciated.
Is this the latest method to root? All I want to do is gain root so I can use apps like titanium backup, ad away, cerburus and maybe tasker.
Can I just gain root and use all of those while sticking to the stock rom? And also can i still get the phone repaired under warranty should it develop any faults later on?
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Hopefully these methods are the latest.And yes you can root and stick to the stock rom,for that I advise you to follow method 2.And when you root your galaxy note 2 your warrenty is void so you should before going to Samsung Service Center to uninstall all root apps and unroot your device.
swiftrok said:
Very straight forward instructions, thanks!
One question, which method is preferred? I see Method 2 is 'Recommended' -- why is it then not Method 1?
Is there any downside to either method? From a stock rom, which would you say is the 'slickest' method?
Thanks!!
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Method 2 of course because it will only root your phone and keep it as stock as possible (CF-Autoroot)unlike method 2 that will either flash a pre-rooted sytem image or root the phone using CWM (custom recovery)which is for some people is better since they want to root and install ClockWorkMod recovery.But,I think method 2 is recommended because it has less disadvantages and keeps your phone as stock as possible.
kalo0osh97 said:
Method 2 of course because it will only root your phone by installing a kernal (CF-Autoroot)unlike method 2 will either flash a pre-rooted sytem image or root the phone using CWM (custom recovery)which is for some people is better since they want to root and install ClockWorkMod.But,I think method 2 is recommended because it has less disadvantages and keeps your phone as stock as possible.
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Who said it flash kernel?
I think dr. Ketan's guide is more than enough for all Galaxy users !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
Don't feel bad and not to disappoint you but when you providing guide its your duty to explain detail about pros and cons of each method as well prepare yourself to provide correct and detail information as much as
Hopefully these methods are the latest.And yes you can root and stick to the stock rom,for that I advise you to follow method 2.And when you root your galaxy note 2 your warrenty is void so you should before going to Samsung Service Center to uninstall all root apps and unroot your device.
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just unrooting won't revoke warranty you need to do more
Method 2 of course because it will only root your phone by installing a kernal (CF-Autoroot)
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it won't flash kernel
Note:I Have Also Made A Picture Full Guide So, IF This Guide Wasn't Clear For You, You Can Go HERE
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you can attach image here too, why XDA members needs to go to third party web site to see just image
Hope you can correct earliest in favor of newbies
As I said ketan's guide is enough.
And ketan it would be not wrong to say that your guide is difficult to be found by people.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
UtkarshGupta said:
As I said ketan's guide is enough.
And ketan it would be not wrong to say that your guide is difficult to be found by people.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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yeah utkarsh but that is already sticky
but after your y'day comment i have already edited title, as well one my sticky thread in general also edited and added link to main guide to root N7100.
Cm'on guys how difficult is to just google dr. Ketan !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
Oh ! ha ha ha
then you can find other aspect than XDA too !!
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Don't feel bad and not to disappoint you but when you providing guide its your duty to explain detail about pros and cons of each method as well prepare yourself to provide correct and detail information as much as
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You're right its my fault and I will try to try my best to make my guide perfect. and thank you for your corrections ...
xperiax10.awesome said:
I think dr. Ketan's guide is more than enough for all Galaxy users !!
sent from Giant Killer Galaxy Note 2
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As I said ketan's guide is enough.
And ketan it would be not wrong to say that your guide is difficult to be found by people.
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Guys nobody is forcing you to follow my guide. And if you liked Dr.ketan's guide that is your opinion.
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Thanks for the guide. Very straight forward.
Had mine rooted in no time. Now to find a good rom to put on it as I have a N7105.
Gumboot
Ynt: [Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Thanks for your patience work but dr's thread is enough. It is just hard to find in some ways.
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About 2 week's old with my Note 2 and this is my first Android device (Sprint Sero user ) so I am total noob here.
I just checked my phone and it is SPH-L9000 with Android 4.1.1
Which rooting method can I use? Most likely above methods wont work for me, am I correct? Any advise here plz. Just point me to the correct thread. Thanks
I thought CF auto root wasn't safe due to SDS risk?
jayeshkavathe said:
About 2 week's old with my Note 2 and this is my first Android device (Sprint Sero user ) so I am total noob here.
I just checked my phone and it is SPH-L9000 with Android 4.1.1
Which rooting method can I use? Most likely above methods wont work for me, am I correct? Any advise here plz. Just point me to the correct thread. Thanks
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Ok then I have just updated the Main post.Now you can root your phone using method 2.
My model number is SGH-I317M and the baseband version is I317MVLBMA3. What method should I use to root? Thanks.
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:
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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
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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...
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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!
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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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.
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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.
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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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Ok actually downloading t, maybe you could create your own topic ?
When I picked up my Note 10.1 2014 Edition (SM-P605) I was very disappointed to find that multiple user accounts had been disabled. A little research revealed that there was a US Cellular ROM in the past that had it enabled, but all other ROMs did not. Also, apparently the new KitKat ROM is going to have it. But what to do while we wait for Samsung to update our device?
Well, as it turns out, the answer is a lot easier than you might think, provided you have a rooted device.
Disclaimer: My device is the SM-P605 running P605XXUBMJA. I gained root using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root. Try this at your own risk.
Basically, ALL you have to do is add a single line to the bottom of your build.prop file in /system, as follows:
Code:
fw.max_users=4
I edited my build.prop using my file editor (Solid Explorer) after giving it root privileges. You can also do it via a terminal emulator or ADB. Reboot your device, and that's all there is to it!
After a reboot, I had the "Users" option under General in Settings, and I was able to add my wife as a second user. We can now switch users either from the lockscreen, or the notification pull-down. After reading countless posts here on XDA saying that it was impossible, I really was surprised at how easy it was in the end.
Hopefully this helps others like me that are impatiently waiting for the KitKat update so that they can share their tablet with family members / guests.
Enjoy!
StNickZA said:
When I picked up my Note 10.1 2014 Edition (SM-P605) I was very disappointed to find that multiple user accounts had been disabled. A little research revealed that there was a US Cellular ROM in the past that had it enabled, but all other ROMs did not. Also, apparently the new KitKat ROM is going to have it. But what to do while we wait for Samsung to update our device?
Well, as it turns out, the answer is a lot easier than you might think, provided you have a rooted device.
Disclaimer: My device is the SM-P605 running P605XXUBMJA. I gained root using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root. Try this at your own risk.
Basically, ALL you have to do is add a single line to the bottom of your build.prop file in /system, as follows:
Code:
fw.max_users=4
I edited my build.prop using my file editor (Solid Explorer) after giving it root privileges. You can also do it via a terminal emulator or ADB. Reboot your device, and that's all there is to it!
After a reboot, I had the "Users" option under General in Settings, and I was able to add my wife as a second user. We can now switch users either from the lockscreen, or the notification pull-down. After reading countless posts here on XDA saying that it was impossible, I really was surprised at how easy it was in the end.
Hopefully this helps others like me that are impatiently waiting for the KitKat update so that they can share their tablet with family members / guests.
Enjoy!
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One has to ask, with tears in my blood shot eyes, why Samsung had to disable it in the first place.
Not a very friendly thing to do!
Chaos-sa said:
One has to ask, with tears in my blood shot eyes, why Samsung had to disable it in the first place.
Not a very friendly thing to do!
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Yeah who knows? Maybe ask these idiots - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741664
Apparently it is unreasonable to expect Samsung to keep core Android functionality.
StNickZA said:
Yeah who knows? Maybe ask these idiots - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741664
Apparently it is unreasonable to expect Samsung to keep core Android functionality.
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I read this post and quite frankly you have every reason to point out Samsung's short comings. They have got to big for there boots and when you have paid for a product, irrespective how much, you have a right to a certain level of expectations.
Lets face it we all want upgrades otherwise we wouldn't be here on XDA and for a product as new as the Note 10.1 2014 we have a right to expect 4.4. No they are not "legally" obliged to give it but hey our next buy will then become some manufacturer that steps up for us...the consumer. Sony is my bet!
Hehe. Oh well, with multi user accounts now working, I'm less worried about the Kitkat update than before.
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I can confirm that this actually works!!!
StNickZA said:
Yeah who knows? Maybe ask these idiots - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2741664
Apparently it is unreasonable to expect Samsung to keep core Android functionality.
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I was one of those idiots haha, tbh its not unreasonable but everyone knows samsung are **** with updates and many things but Oh well you have found a solution so alls good.
Being a Samsung owner for over 2 years now I have learned Samsung are the worste for this but have just learned to accept it, its probably daft of me to expect others to accept it too.
Sent from Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition via Tapatalk.
Didnt work on my "NC2 Rom".
hanspampel said:
Didnt work on my "NC2 Rom".
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Hmm, strange. I updated to P605ZSUBNC2 last night and repeated the same steps. All working just fine.
Hmm maybe its because i modified the secSettings.apk.
Edit: Ahh works now.
So guys ive made a flashable zip for this edit to build.prop. Works fine. Tested by me. But you should have busybox installed, otherwise i shouldnt work so.
hanspampel said:
So guys ive made a flashable zip for this edit to build.prop. Works fine. Tested by me. But you should have busybox installed, otherwise i shouldnt work so.
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Thanks!! That's really awesome of you
Just a quick question - I imagine that there wouldn't be any issue with future updates right? When the option will be added officially I mean (obviously OTA won't work anyway though, with a 'customised system' preventing normal Samsung updates)
Thanx a mil
StNickZA said:
When I picked up my Note 10.1 2014 Edition (SM-P605) I was very disappointed to find that multiple user accounts had been disabled. A little research revealed that there was a US Cellular ROM in the past that had it enabled, but all other ROMs did not. Also, apparently the new KitKat ROM is going to have it. But what to do while we wait for Samsung to update our device?
Well, as it turns out, the answer is a lot easier than you might think, provided you have a rooted device.
Disclaimer: My device is the SM-P605 running P605XXUBMJA. I gained root using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root. Try this at your own risk.
Basically, ALL you have to do is add a single line to the bottom of your build.prop file in /system, as follows:
Code:
fw.max_users=4
I edited my build.prop using my file editor (Solid Explorer) after giving it root privileges. You can also do it via a terminal emulator or ADB. Reboot your device, and that's all there is to it!
After a reboot, I had the "Users" option under General in Settings, and I was able to add my wife as a second user. We can now switch users either from the lockscreen, or the notification pull-down. After reading countless posts here on XDA saying that it was impossible, I really was surprised at how easy it was in the end.
Hopefully this helps others like me that are impatiently waiting for the KitKat update so that they can share their tablet with family members / guests.
Enjoy!
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StNickZA...Thanx alot for this one line of code, added it last night and works PERFECT:laugh:
hanspampel said:
So guys ive made a flashable zip for this edit to build.prop. Works fine. Tested by me. But you should have busybox installed, otherwise i shouldnt work so.
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I've rooted my Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition (Original ROM), I installed the busybox, then I flashed the zip file, but nothing happened.
Please advise me.
StNickZA said:
When I picked up my Note 10.1 2014 Edition (SM-P605) I was very disappointed to find that multiple user accounts had been disabled. A little research revealed that there was a US Cellular ROM in the past that had it enabled, but all other ROMs did not. Also, apparently the new KitKat ROM is going to have it. But what to do while we wait for Samsung to update our device?
Well, as it turns out, the answer is a lot easier than you might think, provided you have a rooted device.
Disclaimer: My device is the SM-P605 running P605XXUBMJA. I gained root using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root. Try this at your own risk.
Basically, ALL you have to do is add a single line to the bottom of your build.prop file in /system, as follows:
Code:
fw.max_users=4
I edited my build.prop using my file editor (Solid Explorer) after giving it root privileges. You can also do it via a terminal emulator or ADB. Reboot your device, and that's all there is to it!
After a reboot, I had the "Users" option under General in Settings, and I was able to add my wife as a second user. We can now switch users either from the lockscreen, or the notification pull-down. After reading countless posts here on XDA saying that it was impossible, I really was surprised at how easy it was in the end.
Hopefully this helps others like me that are impatiently waiting for the KitKat update so that they can share their tablet with family members / guests.
Enjoy!
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While I can confirm this totally works like a charm, I am experiencing a weird issue. THE LOCKSCREEN
Its behaving strangely. When i change users (both pass protected) the lockscreen always keeps the previous user's wallpaper. Sometimes it also "freezes" for a couple of seconds and cannot enter pin or pattern.
Am I the only one having these issues?
Im just rooted with towelroot and supersu, fully stock
It works! SM-P600 4.3 in the UK whoop! many thanks!
Happy bunny, it's really saved the day, very poorly wife can now use it and I'll be able to hangout with her from our sons graduation (without me loosing all my work stuff)! Chuffed to bits!