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[Q] connecting unlocked samsung note 3 to wind home

I purchased Samsung galaxy note 3 from online and it has version N9000ZCUBMI3. And this is a unlocked phone.
1. what network did this phone belong to?
2. How do I get this phone to connect to my wind home network.
pls help.

rminhas said:
I purchased Samsung galaxy note 3 from online and it has version N9000ZCUBMI3. And this is a unlocked phone.
1. what network did this phone belong to?
2. How do I get this phone to connect to my wind home network.
pls help.
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Is it the Exynos Octa-core model? - If it is you can search around for compatable firmware.
If it happens to be the N9005 snapdragon model you can do the same -
Just flash Stock firmware you require on to the device.
I can't find the firmware anywhere to see what device it has come from.

model number
my phones model number is SM-N9000
hope that helps you to help me.

Ok so head over to the developer section for the Exynos version, and have a browse around what radios and firmware there is available for your device. -- Are WIND an Mvno for a different company? - if so check in that carriers sub forum/information thread.
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wind frequency
Hi, tried searching and found two diff rom' to download into my phone.
So I downloaded one to my phone sd, but now its saying that it is not able to open format.
I believe I need to install or somehow get a flash to install it, but don't know how I would do that.
can someone help.

You need to read a little bit more, before you can install a new ROM or flash anything you need a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP -- Now to make you aware if you do this you will trigger your KNOX warranty and void it.. so think very carefully before deciding. - make sure you read as much as possible and that you have the right tools, ROM etc to hand. Or you could find yourself in deep trouble.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Phone model number changed from N910G to N910F

Hi all,
Been trying out a couple of different custom roms and somewhere along the lines the Model Number of my phone changed from N910G to N910F.
I'm now on the X-Note rom and I am wondering if there is anyway to switch the model number back to N910G? I tried asking on the X-note thread but it was ignored.
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No one?
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Flash a custom ROM that's based on n910g firmware or change model number in build prop it really doesn't matter model number as long as phone works with rom that's y you where ignored because you answered your own question u flashed n910f ROM that's y model number changed

I'm kind of wondering the same thing except I may be more noobish. Lol. I have a sm910t note 4 and I flash the maximum overdrive rom, my model number changed. I just wanna know, if I wanted to change the rom to something else, do I download a rom for what I know my real number is or was? Or do I look for one compatible to this new model number? Sry if it's a stupid question. This rom I'm currently using makes my phone think it's a note 5. I know that's the reason the model number changed, but please, all u android experts, help out bcuz I don't want to destroy my phone. Also since I flashed this rom, there a red text line saying something about kernel. What does that mean?

Negustour said:
I'm kind of wondering the same thing except I may be more noobish. Lol. I have a sm910t note 4 and I flash the maximum overdrive rom, my model number changed. I just wanna know, if I wanted to change the rom to something else, do I download a rom for what I know my real number is or was? Or do I look for one compatible to this new model number? Sry if it's a stupid question. This rom I'm currently using makes my phone think it's a note 5. I know that's the reason the model number changed, but please, all u android experts, help out bcuz I don't want to destroy my phone. Also since I flashed this rom, there a red text line saying something about kernel. What does that mean?
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It will be because the rom you have currently flashed will be based on a firmware from the model it changed to. I currently have a note 7 custom rom on my note 4 n910f. My model has changed to n920f on about phone. If you change your rom again flash one for your original model.
As for the red txt does it say "kernel is not SEandroid enforcing"

Yes it does.
callumbr1 said:
It will be because the rom you have currently flashed will be based on a firmware from the model it changed to. I currently have a note 7 custom rom on my note 4 n910f. My model has changed to n920f on about phone. If you change your rom again flash one for your original model.
As for the red txt does it say "kernel is not SEandroid enforcing"
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Yes it does sir

hi guys . someone can tell me whats the diferent between (hltecan, hltetmo , etc etc)

hi guys . someone can tell me whats the diferent between (hltecan, hltetmo , etc etc), i my divice is SM-N9008W, how do i know , which one is mine?. thanks in advance.

vrgolin said:
hi guys . someone can tell me whats the diferent between (hltecan, hltetmo , etc etc), i my divice is SM-N9008W, how do i know , which one is mine?. thanks in advance.
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While essentially the device is the same (Galaxy Note 3), even the chipset and most of the internals are the same (Snapdragon 800, 3 gigs RAM, etc.), the mobile frequencies and the builds of the system images and kernels are slightly different. Slightly, but enough to treat it as an entirely different device, like it's not a Note 3 at all.
Also if I remember correctly, the bootloader of the N900W8 was tricky as hell, so if you want to flash a ROM on a N900W8, be extremely sure the ROM also supports N900W8, too.
And finally, the N900W8 is the hltecan.
You should take a good read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471340
...before even thinking about doing ANYTHING with the device.

sirobelec said:
While essentially the device is the same (Galaxy Note 3), even the chipset and most of the internals are the same (Snapdragon 800, 3 gigs RAM, etc.), the mobile frequencies and the builds of the system images and kernels are slightly different. Slightly, but enough to treat it as an entirely different device, like it's not a Note 3 at all.
Also if I remember correctly, the bootloader of the N900W8 was tricky as hell, so if you want to flash a ROM on a N900W8, be extremely sure the ROM also supports N900W8, too.
And finally, the N900W8 is the hltecan.
You should take a good read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471340
...before even thinking about doing ANYTHING with the device.
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thanks , i just read what you told me, didnt know some things from my divice. thanks

Before I Flash, I Just Have to Know

Will the i9505 stuff work on the SPH-L720T? It's the branded Sprint version of the i9505 and I don't want to brick the damn thing. If there is anything I need to know, now would be a good time to tell me. I will point out that I have the 4G version (I think that's the only version made for this model anyway) and it is unlocked to work on all networks. Will I loose that if I flash a custom ROM?
Secondly, I am looking for a ROM that is as close to the stock experience as possible but doesn't have all the issues of stock! But with fixed stagefright issues, the widget draw on Touchwiz UI, and better power saving features.
Thirdly, recovery: what is the best one to use? I was thinking TWRP since I already have experience with that. Do I also need to match up an Odin version for my device?
I think that's about it for now. Thank's for the help!

If the code was jfltexx, it's safe to flash. Just check the ROM's thread for any special guides if available.
For stock-based, no idea. I don't have an I9505.
Sent from my GT-I9500

Thanks. Where do I find the code to tell?

On any I9505 development thread with jfltexx on their supported device list.
Sent from my GT-I9500

It's a rebranded I9505. They have identical hardware.
Your phone has a tri-band something. I don't know what it does, but it seems to be carrier related. That's the only difference between the normal SPH-L720, I9505 and your model.

Bootloader unlocked, can I use any rom?

So Ive had this Verizon Note 3 since day one. Finally unlocked my bootloader... What are the rules on what I can and can't do now. Can I install any Android rom? Can I only install note 3 roms from any carrier... Can I install only Verizon note 3 roms? Or is it a hybrid... I can install any rom if I replace the firmware and or modem.
I really want something on 7.1 but I'd rather take 6 and have something custom... Fast and responsive.
Thanks community.

You are in luck. :crying:
There's hardly anything to choose from; maybe 3 or 4 ROMs and about the same number of kernels.
AFAIK, there are no Nougat ROMs and only one Marshmallow ROM (AryaMod6.6).
Normally, when a dev ships a "ROM", there are two important pieces: the /system image (what some folks call "the ROM"), and the boot image. The boot image is what some folks erroneously call "the kernel"; but it is really a combination of kernel + ramdisk. The ramdisk has all the scripts in it that the "init" process reads to start up all the low-level daemons and services... as well as the Android UI as well.
The kernel is very tightly tied to the specific hardware in a given handset - both the processor/gpu and all the sensors/leds/peripherals.
So that's the reason you can't just flash any old ROM. In the least bad case, your device wouldn't boot; in the worst bad case the kernel would boot up far enough go off in the weeds and possibly damage some of your hardware.
You might be tempted to think "we'll, what if I find a boot image for the "hltevzw" SM-N900V device... can I flash that after I have flashed 'any old Android ROM'? Won't that take care of things?"
Well, not really. The system library binaries in /system are possibly compiled with instruction-set optimumization tweaks that are only supported by specific CPU and GPU hardware chips. Moreover, other peripheral chips such as GPS have unique "downloadable" vendor firmware in the system image... so again, there's the issue of hardware dependencies of the /system image.
Beyond that, there's carrier-specific "setup and activation" software that differs between ROMs, so even using ROMs that are from a different carrier's version of the exact same handset hardware might not work fully - specifically in the telephony function areas. Everything else might work fine though. For instance if you wanted to use the device as a WiFi-only unit for kid's games etc.
Note BTW that the "International" Note 3 GSM phones are not the same hardware - they use an Exynos processor.
good luck in your quest

Thanks
That was very helpful... Looks like Araya is my best bet. I'll leave jasmine rom to try it.
I was hoping that I could get another note 3 rom on this forum and flash the CDMA modem for networking... But doesn't seem like that's an option.
If I'm still stuck to Verizon Note 3 rom... What is the purpose or benefit of unlocking the bootloader... Was that really just to avoid Odin so I can flash my couple rom choices easier?
I appreciate your time!

cyberoptics said:
That was very helpful... Looks like Araya is my best bet. I'll leave jasmine rom to try it.
I was hoping that I could get another note 3 rom on this forum and flash the CDMA modem for networking... But doesn't seem like that's an option.
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I might have very slightly overstated the case for pessimism. There is a "consolidated" Verizon Note 3 Forum which is meant for devs to provide development tools and even ROMs that could potentially be used on devices from more than one carrier. But the world being organized the way it is, that means that you are more likely to find multi-carrier GSM ROMs over there than multi-carrier ROMS which support GSM and oh by the way CDMA and LTE as well.
If you want to fool around over there, I recommend that you proceed with great caution to make sure that the ROMs you choose specifically target Qualcomm MSM8974AB Note 3 handsets, and you should read the developer notes very carefully to see whether you need to flash an "hltevzw" kernel separately. If the dev does not mention "supports hltevzw" or "supports N900V" (for example here) you might be taking chances with your hardware.
I suppose it is possible that the radios are 100% "software defined" in the sense of which bands they can support. Maybe you can get what you want by simply flashing the desired carrier's "modem" firmware, but I have never done that so I can't say for certain whether that works or you are risking a brick (or hardware damage) by doing that. I simply don't know (e.g.) if the chips and antennas in a T-mo version of the Note 3 are identical or different from a Verizon Note 3's hardware
cyberoptics said:
If I'm still stuck to Verizon Note 3 rom... What is the purpose or benefit of unlocking the bootloader... Was that really just to avoid Odin so I can flash my couple rom choices easier?
I appreciate your time!
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Well, for one - having a custom recovery allows you to make backups - even if you never change ROMs
People don't think of backups as being "sexy", but they allow you something which is really valuable: freedom to mess around and experiment with the knowledge that "if something goes wrong, I'll just restore the backup".
And with Odin, you only had the choice of Stock Roms. Now you have a few more.
cheers

Yes you can install Any rom for note3
Here is my experience with installing roms on note 3 after unlock bootloader
you should Flash twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img by ODIN for the hlte roms or twrp-2.8.7.0-hltevzw-4.4.img if you looking to flash verizon roms ,
im on Phronesis Rom N7 now and i tryed many roms
AryaMod N7 & S7 Edge
MagMa-NX from NXT TEAM
Resurrection Remix Nougat 7.1.1
CM 13 ROM 6.0.1 for Trader418
Purify CM13 6.0.1 ( the best CM13 till now )
and more ...
i have only one problem that i cant get LTE in mobile network always on H+
i tryed to add screenshot but i couldn't its my firist reply :laugh:

@ALPHA85
Pretty informative first post - thanks, and welcome aboard!
Are you on a Verizon SIM? If not, have you been flashing modems from other Note3 devices?
Just curious; I don't have much experience with radio issues or carrier activation issues. Trying to port a carrier-specific ROM elsewhere (esp starting from a VZW ROM) looks like a massive pile of interlocking software dependencies, though. My respect to anyone who can succeed at it.
Feel free to write a brief summary about what's broken in each - any of them have NFC working? I was on CM13 (trader418) for a long time and would have been happy to stay there were it not for all the GPS issues.

Thank you ,:angel:
i dont use Verizon SIM becouse im from egypt, i bought my verizon note 3 by wrong , when i bought it i saw N9005 under the battery and in the boot screen also inside the rom ,it was lollipop 5.0 ,but sinse i did factory rest i surprised it change to N900V even the imei changed , till now i cant understand how they flashed N9005 rom for N900V device with locked bootloader
i'm on OF1 bootloader unlocked and i flashed PL1 Modem i thought maybe it help me to get LTE but still the same H+
about NFC i really didn't try it at all , i always disable it by titanium pro

ALPHA85 said:
when i bought it i saw N9005 under the battery and in the boot screen also inside the rom ,it was lollipop 5.0 ,but sinse i did factory rest i surprised it change to N900V even the imei changed , till now i cant understand how they flashed N9005 rom for N900V device with locked bootloader
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When you first got it, did it appear to have a Verizon ROM on it? (For instance, the Verizon splash screen?) Or some other carrier's logo?
Actually, that cleared something up for me. Well, except for the part about the IMEI changing
Apparently there were both LTE and GSM models of the "Note 3" that were sold in international markets. I understand the LTE version was originally sold in China, but the GSM model is more common?
The SM-N9005 is an LTE phone (I don't know about CDMA) with the Qualcomm MSM8974 processor
and the N9000 is the GSM model with an Exynos 5420 processor
So that probably explains the binary compatibility of the SM-N900V and the SM-N9005 - same processor, and both phones were designed for LTE service.
But your report should give @cyberoptics a little less pessimistic view of things; thank you for that.
But I wouldn't go so far as to say you can flash ANY Note 3 ROM. Even though both the Exynos and Qualcomm processors use ARM cores, they are fairly different - the Exynos has 8 cores, half of which are Cortex-A15, and the MSM8974 has only four cores which are Krait- something or other. I think they are not quite compatible. Note that in theory, ARM code that was compiled to earlier standards (e.g. thumb, armv5) would certainly work on both devices - but if they compiled ALL the code in ROM libraries that way they would be giving up a lot of performance on either device. So.... to the extent that they target processor specifics for either Cortex-A15 or Krait, they will be incompatible.
cheers.

bftb0 said:
You are in luck. :crying:
There's hardly anything to choose from; maybe 3 or 4 ROMs and about the same number of kernels.
AFAIK, there are no Nougat ROMs and only one Marshmallow ROM (AryaMod6.6).
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bftb0 I just wanted to thank you once again for your consistently helpful, verbose posts about the N900V. I've been using CM13 thinking it was the best thing going, when, as nice as it was at the time, it doesn't hold water compared to AyraMod, which I switched to yesterday after reading this thread.
Now my GPS won't take me sailing past Easter Island when en route to a noon meeting downtown. Maybe Google Cardboard will even work, now that NFC appears to.
Thanks again, and please don't ever bore of being a great and helpful resource, we need you!