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Note 3 softbricked ! Totally depressed ;( .

[EDIT] : softbrick has been fixed but now I have Baseband UNKNOWN and IMEI NULL
currently on stock 4.4.2 Poland.
So I have a SM-9005 note 3. Just recently bought it. Came with 4.3 stock. I decided to jump on the custom rom bandwagon (for which I feel like killing myself). Anyways it shows the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen" .
Here is what I did:
1) rooted the stock 4.3
2) tried installing CWM which probably tripped my knox and now I have 0x01
3) I wanted to install the X-NOTE 4.4.2 build rom
4) Came to know that official 4.4.2 update is required to use Xnote 4.4.2 rom
5) Followed this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608178
6) Tried to flash the stock poland 4.4.2 fw using odin .
7) Got -> invalid exr4 image !!
Now , I'm not sure if the bootloader has been updated to 4.4.2 . I think I screwed up after this:
Managed to get CWM Recovery running. I tried to flash the X-Note 4.4.2 zip thinking that the bootloader may have updated to 4.4.2 in the previous failed flash. The process stopped half-way and I got back the CWM recovery scree. So it did not work.
Now the odin mode shows the following:
PRODUCT NAME : SM-N9005
CURRENT BINARY : Custom
REACTIVATION LOCK : OFF
KNOX KERNEL LOCK : 0X0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID : 0X1
I can access CWM recovery. I have no idea how to proceed . Please help :crying: . Currently I'm downloading the X-Note jellybean version. Will try to flash that via recovery . Will that be fine

akshayarajdayal said:
So I have a SM-9005 note 3. Just recently bought it. Came with 4.3 stock. I decided to jump on the custom rom bandwagon (for which I feel like killing myself). Anyways it shows the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen" .
Here is what I did:
1) rooted the stock 4.3
2) tried installing CWM which probably tripped my knox and now I have 0x01
3) I wanted to install the X-NOTE 4.4.2 build rom
4) Came to know that official 4.4.2 update is required to use Xnote 4.4.2 rom
5) Followed this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608178
6) Tried to flash the stock poland 4.4.2 fw using odin .
7) Got -> invalid exr4 image !!
Now , I'm not sure if the bootloader has been updated to 4.4.2 . I think I screwed up after this:
Managed to get CWM Recovery running. I tried to flash the X-Note 4.4.2 zip thinking that the bootloader may have updated to 4.4.2 in the previous failed flash. The process stopped half-way and I got back the CWM recovery scree. So it did not work.
Now the odin mode shows the following:
PRODUCT NAME : SM-N9005
CURRENT BINARY : Custom
REACTIVATION LOCK : OFF
KNOX KERNEL LOCK : 0X0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID : 0X1
I can access CWM recovery. I have no idea how to proceed . Please help :crying: . Currently I'm downloading the X-Note jellybean version. Will try to flash that via recovery . Will that be fine
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You can certainly try it, it's actually very difficult to hard brick any device.
Soft-bricked my ex-device (a S4) so many times I can't count them anymore. You've got Odin, so worry not!
My advice: go back to full stock 4.3, update like a normal person would to 4.4, then do like a normal XDA member and root it, and go from there.

akshayarajdayal said:
So I have a SM-9005 note 3. Just recently bought it. Came with 4.3 stock. I decided to jump on the custom rom bandwagon (for which I feel like killing myself). Anyways it shows the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen" .
Here is what I did:
1) rooted the stock 4.3
2) tried installing CWM which probably tripped my knox and now I have 0x01
3) I wanted to install the X-NOTE 4.4.2 build rom
4) Came to know that official 4.4.2 update is required to use Xnote 4.4.2 rom
5) Followed this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608178
6) Tried to flash the stock poland 4.4.2 fw using odin .
7) Got -> invalid exr4 image !!
Now , I'm not sure if the bootloader has been updated to 4.4.2 . I think I screwed up after this:
Managed to get CWM Recovery running. I tried to flash the X-Note 4.4.2 zip thinking that the bootloader may have updated to 4.4.2 in the previous failed flash. The process stopped half-way and I got back the CWM recovery scree. So it did not work.
Now the odin mode shows the following:
PRODUCT NAME : SM-N9005
CURRENT BINARY : Custom
REACTIVATION LOCK : OFF
KNOX KERNEL LOCK : 0X0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID : 0X1
I can access CWM recovery. I have no idea how to proceed . Please help :crying: . Currently I'm downloading the X-Note jellybean version. Will try to flash that via recovery . Will that be fine
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Is your Note 3 from Hong Kong?
If it is 32GB, try the second link in my signature.

FeralFire said:
Is your Note 3 from Hong Kong?
If it is 32GB, try the second link in my signature.
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The funny part is that how do I know its from hong kong ? UPDATE: Managed to boot up CM 11

akshayarajdayal said:
The funny part is that how do I know its from hong kong ? UPDATE: Managed to boot up CM 11
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Well, if you bought it in Hong Kong, it might give you a clue.
Anyway, is your device a 32 GB varient?
Also, is CM working fine?
What bootloader do you have?

Take a look at my post from a few days ago, it should fix it.
edit/ Just noticed there is new version out, so you can try that one.

FeralFire said:
Well, if you bought it in Hong Kong, it might give you a clue.
Anyway, is your device a 32 GB varient?
Also, is CM working fine?
What bootloader do you have?
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Phone Info app from Samsung tells me that the device is Made in China.
Bootloader Version: N9005ZHUDMK1
Baseband Version : N9005ZHUDMJ9
Original CSC Code: XSI
CM11 is working without any problems so far. Google apps and downloading also works.
My device is the 32gigs version.

Also one more thing : i totally do not understand why X-NOTE 4.4.2 kitkat version is not starting up. I'm stuck on the samsung logo screen after installing the ROM from CWM recovery. Also, only the JellyBean version of CWM works and not the KitKat version. Does it have something to do with it. Anyways I installed TWRP but still failed to boot up X-Note 4.4.2 version. I am so badly missing the Touch Wiz features ... :crying:

X-Note Jelly Bean works !! I confer that my Bootloader is still 4.3 . Now how do I go about upgrading safely to Kitkat ? I have the Hong Kong version I think .

akshayarajdayal said:
X-Note Jelly Bean works !! I confer that my Bootloader is still 4.3 . Now how do I go about upgrading safely to Kitkat ? I have the Hong Kong version I think .
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Follow the instructions on this thread by FeralFire.

hey_joe said:
Follow the instructions on this thread by FeralFire.
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Already tried that. It does not work for me. Still get the 'invalid ext4 image' error.

akshayarajdayal said:
Already tried that. It does not work for me. Still get the 'invalid ext4 image' error.
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The ZH baseband is from Hong Kong only.
And MK1 is Jellybean.
At which step do you get the invalid ext4 image error while following my instructions?

FeralFire said:
The ZH baseband is from Hong Kong only.
And MK1 is Jellybean.
At which step do you get the invalid ext4 image error while following my instructions?
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While doing all the four files together. Errors while flashing system.

akshayarajdayal said:
While doing all the four files together. Errors while flashing system.
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I think I might have been doing a stupid thing here. The 4.4.2 kitkat i was trying to flash is from here-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608178 . Is it the wrong one?

SOLVED : For those with the Hong Kong version , do not use the odin version mentioned here -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXTzqhUrzw0
Thanks for your help people

akshayarajdayal said:
SOLVED : For those with the Hong Kong version , do not use the odin version mentioned here -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXTzqhUrzw0
Thanks for your help people
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SIM NOT WORKING !! help !

akshayarajdayal said:
SIM NOT WORKING !! help !
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So now the Baseband is UNKNOWN and IMIE is blank. What now ??

Someone please someone ... help ! :crying:

And I do not have the EFS backup . I do have the twrp backup while I was on jelly bean though. Don't think that included efs .

Bootloader Ver: N9005XXUENA6
Baseband Version : Blank
PDA Version : N9005XXUENA6
CSC Version: N9005OXXENA5

[Q] Rooting Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505

Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back
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Hi
To root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
To unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

MAX 404 said:
Hi
To root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
To unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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Hi Max 404 I installed the Phone Info ۞SAMSUNG۞ App and came across this when using the Firmware Browser - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28328 i have downloaded it what i need to know is is this the original firmware for my Phone im new to all this rooting

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Guys
I need some help im wanting to root my Samsung Galaxy S4. I got it from EE the model is -
GT-I9505
LTE
Android 4.4.2
Baseband Ver I9505XXUFNC4
Build Number KOT49H.I9505XXUFNC4
Security Software Version MDF v1.0 Release 2
Network is on EE
Can someone tell me what root i need and if possible where to get the original files too in case i need to revert back
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There is this new rooting tool [Towelroot] that works perfectly, you may try it, it does not need PC connection and its free. https://towelroot.com/

he4dhunter365 said:
Hi Max 404 I installed the Phone Info ۞SAMSUNG۞ App and came across this when using the Firmware Browser - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28328 i have downloaded it what i need to know is is this the original firmware for my Phone im new to all this rooting
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Hi mate ,
phone info is a great app...the link you posted is for the official stock rom for the I9505 ( UK) , 100% original , if you flash it you will be back to stock ( recovery and firmware) , the only thing it will not be reset will be the knox bit ( warranty) if you flash a custom recovery or custom rom the knox bit will be set , if you rooted with towelroot it will not be set

[Q] Cannot Get Phone to Root

So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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Did you try https://www.towelroot.com/

Galaxayy said:
So I have rooted phones before so I am not a n00b. I had a galaxy 3 before that I rooted with ease , but since I have gotten the 4 I cannot get it to take root I have tried everything !! The developer options are on and all the steps to do it are in order but it will not root it always fails. I have also tried kingo [a one click root type program] still does not work , I just really wanna figure it out cause I love custom roms and how much better the phone works any help would be appreciated I have included specs as well..
Im running
AT&T
Android version: 4.4.2
Model number: SGH i337
Baseband Version: 1337ucufnc1
I have security software version MDF v 1.0 release 2
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The root methods you have listed are intended for older versions. The only functioning NC1 root method is towelroot. Please check the all things NC1 thread prior to posting. All info can be found there. The person above has given the link to towelroot. If you go to the galaxy s5 forums, you can get a tutorial on it, but it's pretty straightforward. Enjoy your rooted device.

Remember that the phone has a locked boot loader. So, the stock kernel and recovery cannot be replaced. The only working recovery is safestrap. There is also restrictions on the Roms that can be flashed.
More info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

All Questions and Help issues belong in Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting section
Thanks
Thread moved
FNSM

You can use TowelRoot for your phone

[HELP]SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 FLASHING FOR NEWBS LIKE ME

Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:

macoyism said:
Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
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1. You can download the latest firmware for your device: HERE. Follow the pics attached (The download is slow like a turtle but be patient).
2. These firmware package is one package. Download, unzip it and flash it then using odin tool to brush into the radio PDA. Lil GUIDE: HERE.

hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033

macoyism said:
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
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Seems all ok. Why you don't update your phone via OTA?

I'm going to try flashing it using Arya Mod v1.7 what kernel should I use ?

n900p
I have the same basebank k1..... did this stock work perfect...

Un-bricked Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900L) on KitKat 4.4.2 - N900LKLUFNK1:
* Download link: http://youtu.be/FGoqxX3BwA0
* Flash by ODIN 3.07 or up
* Based on Official Firmware N900LKLUFNK1
* Android version KitKat 4.4.2
* Rooted by SuperSU 2.45
* KNOX Removed
* Fixed all Korean:
- Removed Korean characters on Dial Pad
- Add (+) sign for International call on (0) Dial Pad
- Removed all Korean apps
- Fixed Network Mode (2G/3G/LTE/Auto)
- 90 languages + ASOP for EUROPE
* Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/pages/Galaxy-Note-3-LTE/749184655174799
macoyism said:
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
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User wants $ 25 for the password to the archive...

Don't join XDA if you wanted to get Paid... Trust me.. you will get nothing
Regards

macoyism said:
Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
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Same problem with me.I have the same korean varient with LG u+ logo. I am using it in Pakistan. Read almost every thread regarding korean variants but there is'nt any method specific for SM-N900L.

So are you wanting to flash a custom recovery e.g. twrp and then install a custom rom?
Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Chris

Hokage-Sama said:
Same problem with me.I have the same korean varient with LG u+ logo. I am using it in Pakistan. Read almost every thread regarding korean variants but there is'nt any method specific for SM-N900L.
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Hello, new here and was trying to do the same thing on my SM-N900L unit, i want to install a custom ROM so i can remove all of those korean apps and fix the API for my network.
cmro said:
So are you wanting to flash a custom recovery e.g. twrp and then install a custom rom?
Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Chris
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Hello Chris,
same here, if anyone can post some procedure on how we can install custom firware and rom on our SM-N900L unit that is under Lollipop.
thanks a lot

ab.normal said:
Hello, new here and was trying to do the same thing on my SM-N900L unit, i want to install a custom ROM so i can remove all of those korean apps and fix the API for my network.
Hello Chris,
same here, if anyone can post some procedure on how we can install custom firware and rom on our SM-N900L unit that is under Lollipop.
thanks a lot
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Do you have a custom recovery and is your mobile rooted?

Hokage-Sama said:
Do you have a custom recovery and is your mobile rooted?
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Hello Hokage-Sama,
i think the custom recovery installed is TWRP
did some further searching online and i was able to restore the firmware from lollipop down to kitkat, from there i was able to download a md5 file which i ran from Odin and i was able to root the phone however, its based on kitkat and im still searching if there are any for lollipop and the only one i see if the 1 poser who asks for a $25 payment to update a N900L to N9005.
... was hoping if i can use Aryamod custom rom but i think my phone should be on a rooted lollipop under N9005 model only.
hope this made sense
thank you

Root is not required to install a custom rom.
If your phone can run 9005 ROMs, you could try editing the updater script to include your phone.

audit13 said:
Root is not required to install a custom rom.
If your phone can run 9005 ROMs, you could try editing the updater script to include your phone.
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hi, thanks for the reply
apologies i dont know what you meant to edit hte updater script.
Sorry i have a N900L and based on reading some other threads only
DarkLord Note 5 RC2.1 or Phronesis v5.1 will work on my unit.
before installing the rom i should have a custom recovery right? but to get a custom recovery my bootloader needs to be unlocked first.
i am currently stuck on unlocking my bootloader, i downloaded samsung usb drivers, go to recovery mode, then insert the usb on the phone, i hear a sound when you connect a device on the pc and saying that the device is ready to use but i am unable to see the contents of my phone.
am i doing it correctly?
thank you once again

Are you sure the phone's bootloader is locked? If the bootloader is not locked, do not use any unlocking apps because this will proably brick the phone.
Just install TWRP from Odin. I don't recommend Philz Touch or CWM as I don't they have been updated for a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ecovery-twrp-materialized-dark-light-t3153614

audit13 said:
Are you sure the phone's bootloader is locked? If the bootloader is not locked, do not use any unlocking apps because this will proably brick the phone.
Just install TWRP from Odin. I don't recommend Philz Touch or CWM as I don't they have been updated for a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ecovery-twrp-materialized-dark-light-t3153614
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i tried the twrp custom recovery based on the link you sent above thru Odin, it messed up my custom recovery, when i tried to go there it said something like unable to load recovery and goes to download mode and the phone wont startup normally.
is that a sign that my bootloader is locked since i cant install the custom recovery?
used my standard backup recovery to bring back the phone.
i wonder how other SM-N900L users installed their roms.
any other help would be greatly appreciated
thanks a lot

When you flashed twrp, did Odin say the installation was successful?
Download the tar version of twrp for your device from here: twrp.me .
In Odin, do not check anything except f.reset time. Flash twrp and, when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable from the phone, remove the battery, wait 5 seconds, replace battery, now use button combination to boot into recovery.

thanks for the help, was finally able to install twrp custom recovery. the latest version wont work on SM-N900L, i used TWRP-2.8.6.0-N900S version and it worked! im now running on Darklord N5 custom rom for Note3 and loving it!!!

Need root for galaxy note 3 SM-N9005

HELLO ,everyone
I have this note 3 and i tried almost every method in xda to root it but none of them works so plz if there any way to root it i will be greatfull to share it with me
Informations related to my phone :
-android 5.0
-model number :SM-N9005
-build number :LRX21V. N9005XXUGBPB1
-CSC version : N9005EVRGBPB1
-Bootloader & PDA version are the same :N9005XXUGBPB1
I recently upgraded from kitkat to lollipop 5.0 via wiffi
(Status of phone official)
Thank you.

Cf auto Root

Thanks for reply ,, i tried cf auto root and when the download by oden begin then it intrupted ,i saw a thread aboud deactivating samsung account (auto relock or something like that) ..i will remove it and then trying again to root by cf auto root .

AndrOmega said:
Cf auto Root
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I deactivate "reactivation lock" in security tab .and its work . I root it in 10 sec.
But i still have a question can rooting by cf auto root allows me to instal costum roms?!!

Yes and no .
A custom recovery is also required .

The simplest way to install a custom ROM would be to install TWRP via Odin. Installing via Odin does not require root access.

Thanks guys for helping me and I'm sorry for late reply I was in vacation ..everything is good now I rooted it very well and installed twrp ,I start using CyanogenMod 12.1 and it work well .I tried first cm 13 but it has issues like no sound in calls I tried to find solution for that but didn't work . so I installed cm 12.1 and I didn't noticed much differences between them so I'm happy with this cm 12.1 . thanks Again ur the best. Cheers.