I bought my Note 3 on the 2nd of October, rooted it right out of the box and I have been using ever since. It had always been of Stock ECT Nigerian ROM N900XXUBMI5, for my country. No issues at all.
Just today, i decided to upgrade my ROM to a different Stock, but this time Russia, XXUCMJ6 because it had a bigger changelist.
What i did was,
Backups,
Nandroid,
Flash new ROM in ODIN, No wipes!
But by the time i got into download mode to Root using CF-Root, i found out dat I had a new line in Download mode indicating 'Warranty bit = 1'
Now, I don't think this can be fixed readily, but I am guessing...
I can't flash back to my Older Nigerian Stock Firmware. Yes?
Also, my Nandroid won't do me any good right?
I am currently Rooted with custom recovery on the Russian ROM, it's working pretty good and I love the new black keyboard. But off course, can't stop thinking about the Warranty thing.
As because here in Africa, Warranty replaces the Screen and Motherboard for FREE twice in a 2 year period. Cheers!
Dear l Wanna enjoy My phone with the option of Rooting so
In my opinion enjoy till the developers come out with a solution for the warranty issue... Cheers
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ahmednabeel said:
Dear l Wanna enjoy My phone with the option of Rooting so
In my opinion enjoy till the developers come out with a solution for the warranty issue... Cheers
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk
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True! I am! Just looking to clarify some stuffs tho...
Many people including me have done this. There is no way back. Sammy has fu***d us with this knox.
Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
sohebq said:
Many people including me have done this. There is no way back. Sammy has fu***d us with this knox.
Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
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I guess no way back yet... Lets hope something comes up. The guys who did dis are also human. Chainfire is not human. So let's hope!
so basically if you flashed MJ6 using odin, you are stuck with the new bootloader which comes with warranty bit 1 and you can't flash back to older version of firmware, did i get that right? is it safe if i flash custom rom based on older firmware version? i'm at mj6 deodexed rooted with warranty bit 1
solution to warrant bit issue in sm n900
losta said:
so basically if you flashed MJ6 using odin, you are stuck with the new bootloader which comes with warranty bit 1 and you can't flash back to older version of firmware, did i get that right? is it safe if i flash custom rom based on older firmware version? i'm at mj6 deodexed rooted with warranty bit 1
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you can actually get back your warranty by simply flashing back your pre installed stock rom via odin....
work only on sm n9005 and sm900
emmeon said:
you can actually get back your warranty by simply flashing back your pre installed stock rom via odin....
work only on sm n9005 and sm900
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is it true?
can anyone confirm this?
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I have rooted my S4 using CF-Auto-Root.
I'm not sure if the 4.3 upgrade is available at the moment or not, but if not it should be available soon.
Is there a way to revert the rooting so that the stock android would allow me to do the upgrade ?
Would that leave me unable to root it again, or CF-Auto-Root doesn't care whether i'm running 4.2.2 or 4.3
Thanks in advance
reubenbubu said:
I have rooted my S4 using CF-Auto-Root.
I'm not sure if the 4.3 upgrade is available at the moment or not, but if not it should be available soon.
Is there a way to revert the rooting so that the stock android would allow me to do the upgrade ?
Would that leave me unable to root it again, or CF-Auto-Root doesn't care whether i'm running 4.2.2 or 4.3
Thanks in advance
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Hi,
You should have asked before you did something that you were unsure of.
At the moment there is no way of getting completely back to stock if you customize your i9500.
The Triangle Away method of resetting your counter, does not currently work for the i9500.
So , you probably cannot return to complete stock in order to get the OTA , if and when it comes.
Your choice of ROMS is HERE
Does not look like much in the way of 4.3
reubenbubu said:
I have rooted my S4 using CF-Auto-Root.
I'm not sure if the 4.3 upgrade is available at the moment or not, but if not it should be available soon.
Is there a way to revert the rooting so that the stock android would allow me to do the upgrade ?
Would that leave me unable to root it again, or CF-Auto-Root doesn't care whether i'm running 4.2.2 or 4.3
Thanks in advance
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malybru said:
Hi,
You should have asked before you did something that you were unsure of.
At the moment there is no way of getting completely back to stock if you customize your i9500.
The Triangle Away method of resetting your counter, does not currently work for the i9500.
So , you probably cannot return to complete stock in order to get the OTA , if and when it comes.
Your choice of ROMS is HERE
Does not look like much in the way of 4.3
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Well i beg to differ with you Sir.
In I9500 the binary counter is hidden and that has nothing to do with OTA updates
To OP you can revert to Stock by downloading the latest STock rom and flash it via odin..
After you have flashed it VIa odin then you are pure stock and OTA updates would work like Charm
What you have done with CF-Root has only triggered the Binary counter and makes your phone out of warranty ( until the triangle away is available for i9500)
manu44 said:
Well i beg to differ with you Sir.
In I9500 the binary counter is hidden and that has nothing to do with OTA updates
To OP you can revert to Stock by downloading the latest STock rom and flash it via odin..
After you have flashed it VIa odin then you are pure stock and OTA updates would work like Charm
What you have done with CF-Root has only triggered the Binary counter and makes your phone out of warranty ( until the triangle away is available for i9500)
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Hi,
I am only reporting what other people have reported.
It may be that you are correct as well. :good:
I do not wish bad on anyone,but some have reported no OTA possible after they rooted.
I hope that I am wrong.
manu44 said:
Well i beg to differ with you Sir.
In I9500 the binary counter is hidden and that has nothing to do with OTA updates
To OP you can revert to Stock by downloading the latest STock rom and flash it via odin..
After you have flashed it VIa odin then you are pure stock and OTA updates would work like Charm
What you have done with CF-Root has only triggered the Binary counter and makes your phone out of warranty ( until the triangle away is available for i9500)
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Not completely true, Samsung has instructed service points to repair faulty devices under warranty even if they are rooted. This is however a ONE time courtesy, from the second time the owner has to pay to repair if the phone is rooted.
malybru said:
Hi,
I am only reporting what other people have reported.
It may be that you are correct as well. :good:
I do not wish bad on anyone,but some have reported no OTA possible after they rooted.
I hope that I am wrong.
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Thats okay buddy..
gee2012 said:
Not completely true, Samsung has instructed service points to repair faulty devices under warranty even if they are rooted. This is however a ONE time courtesy, from the second time the owner has to pay to repair if the phone is rooted.
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Ya, but i guess it depends on region to region..
Hey guys.
Quick one, is the XSA rom you can get from samobile the stock Samsung rom? As in not telstra or Optus? Like you would get if you bought unbranded from a Samsung store?
Thanks guys. Only reason I ask is that I'm trying to figure out if my Optus firmware is crappy, I'd guess it is but just need to see before I can't take it back.
Thanks again.
Search all the different AU(?) Firmwares and see, its possible XSA is the unbranded one - although saying that, I think sammobile says if its unbranded.
Sent from my CM11 Kitkat powered N9005
XSA is the unbranded one...
Thanks guys.
So I shouldn't have any trouble with that yeah?
It's the same build number as I have now so that should flash fine, without triggering Knox?
Thanks.
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Yup no Knox worries
Sent from my CM11 Kitkat powered N9005
Thanks again guys. Might do that in the next day and see if it's this crappy rom.
Help me understand this note 3 Knox business. So, I've had nexuses and other Samsung's and I've never had the thing where I couldn't use a previous version of Android if I updated.
So is it just the bootloader we're talking about? If I updated to 4.4.2, I couldn't use anything older than that? Even just the rom?
So how would I even get a 4.4.2 rom if say the roms didn't include the bootloader? And if I did get a bootloader, is the right one? Haha.
Sorry to ask so much, just things seem different with this particular phone and the current versions of Android.
Maybe it's just the bootloader and you can't go and use an older version of Android if that's been flashed.
Couldn't you flash a stock 4.3 official rom if you wanted to go back?
Thanks in advance.
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Thanks again guys. Might do that in the next day and see if it's this crappy rom.
Help me understand this note 3 Knox business. So, I've had nexuses and other Samsung's and I've never had the thing where I couldn't use a previous version of Android if I updated.
So is it just the bootloader we're talking about? If I updated to 4.4.2, I couldn't use anything older than that? Even just the rom?
So how would I even get a 4.4.2 rom if say the roms didn't include the bootloader? And if I did get a bootloader, is the right one? Haha.
Sorry to ask so much, just things seem different with this particular phone and the current versions of Android.
Maybe it's just the bootloader and you can't go and use an older version of Android if that's been flashed.
Couldn't you flash a stock 4.3 official rom if you wanted to go back?
Thanks in advance.
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If you flash a stock KK rom it updates the bootloader. If you get the broken up KK polish rom and don't update the bootloader then KK doesn't load.
Once you update to the latest KK bootloader you CAN'T go back to JB... You will trip Knox warranty void if you try...
Argh I see.
So basically it's the bootloader. But if you root, flash custom recovery and or rom, that's going to trip knox anyway isn't it? So if you did use a earlier version of Android, you still can, it will just trip knox?
Tripping knox doesn't make your phone unusable does it? I'm sure there will be some sort of triangle away or similar that will get rid of it. What if you flash a clean bootloader? Would that clear knox? I wonder where the knox counter info is stored and if it's accessible...
Geez, making myself sound like a noob here haha. I swear I'm an experienced flasher haha.
Just making sure I understand this before I do anything. Seems a little different than normal. Everyone should understand this stuff before they do anything. Haha.
Thanks again.
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I've been wanting to have Android 4.4.2 on my Note 3 N9005 for a long time and my Carrier still hasn't released official 4.4 update. I've had enough waiting and want to root and install a custom 4.4 rom on my Note 3 N9005(international). Would anyone be so kind to give me detailed information on how to do so, or at least point me in the right direction. I've also got a few questions.
1. Is there any way to leave Knox not tripped?
2. Is there any way to downgrade from a custom ROM to my official 4.3 rom if I'll need my garrancy?
Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
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I've been wanting to have Android 4.4.2 on my Note 3 N9005 for a long time and my Carrier still hasn't released official 4.4 update. I've had enough waiting and want to root and install a custom 4.4 rom on my Note 3 N9005(international). Would anyone be so kind to give me detailed information on how to do so, or at least point me in the right direction. I've also got a few questions.
1. Is there any way to leave Knox not tripped?
2. Is there any way to downgrade from a custom ROM to my official 4.3 rom if I'll need my garrancy?
Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
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On N9005 there is no way back. Knowing that you must really analyze the benefits vs losses/risks. Which for instance for me at this point do not justify the move (but I am rooted and I already have 99% of what 4.4 brings).
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On N9005 there is no way back. Knowing that you must really analyze the benefits vs losses/risks. Which for instance for me at this point do not justify the move (but I am rooted and I already have 99% of what 4.4 brings).
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Are you suggesting that I should stay on my stock ROM and wait for 4.4? I've read things about 4.4 and a lot of people say it's a lot better than 4.3, faster, etc. I'm really tired of waiting, my carrier sucks.
If you just want to have 4.4.2 and stay official, pick one of any released official 4.4.2 firmwares available to flash.
Spoon feeding at it's finest...
Sent from my N9005
nlatifolia said:
If you just want to have 4.4.2 and stay official, pick one of any released official 4.4.2 firmwares available to flash.
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Alright, but do I need to be rooted or do I need to have a custom recovery before flashing via Odin? Will flashing an official ROM trigger Knox to 0x1 or will it leave it unchanged because I don't want my garrancy void?
@markslo112 you don't need nothing but your phone, usb cable and pc to flash with odin. Flashing an offcial rom will NOT trigger Knox!
Sent from Note 3 Superphone!
ione2380 said:
@markslo112 you don't need nothing but your phone, usb cable and pc to flash with odin. Flashing an offcial rom will NOT trigger Knox!
Sent from Note 3 Superphone!
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Ok that's good to hear. If I flash 4.4, will I still be able to install a custom recovery and then a custom Rom? I'm just asking because if I get tired of stock 4.4. Also, is it safe to flash via Odin? I don't want my phone to get bootloops or anything.
Thanks!
I think before you do anything to your phone for the good of yourself you better stop posting and do more reading instead in this forum. You will confuse yourself by asking more and seems not knowing what you are asking about.
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Ok that's good to hear. If I flash 4.4, will I still be able to install a custom recovery and then a custom Rom? I'm just asking because if I get tired of stock 4.4. Also, is it safe to flash via Odin? I don't want my phone to get bootloops or anything.
Thanks!
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You will be able to install custom recovery/rom but it will trip your knox.
It is safe but do some reading maybe even watching a video or two on youtube to familiarize yourself on which files goes to which slot. Also, you won't be able to roll back to 4.3 at this time once you go to 4.4.
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I think before you do anything to your phone for the good of yourself you better stop posting and do more reading instead in this forum. You will confuse yourself by asking more and seems not knowing what you are asking about.
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Well I've actually rooted and installed custom ROMS on almost every other phone I had, but the Note 3 is far the best mobile I've had and I really don't want to screw anything up. I do have experience with Odin, but I've never had any experience with Knox as no other phones had it. But I will go ahead and read stuff up.
Thanks to everyone that helped though! :fingers-crossed:
UPDATE:
Alright, so I tried flashing an official 4.4.2 firmware for my region onto my Note 3 with 4.3 via Odin 3.09. It started perfectly, but then gave me an error which said "invalid ext4 image". After a long search I did manage to find a PIT file for my phone. I then tried flashing again, but this time with the PIT file that I downloaded. It flashed fine, had to factory reset and wipe cache also. :victory:
I recently bought Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE [N9005] and it came with supersu installed.. when i checked it was rooted.. and kitkat 4.4.2 installed..
I just want to unroot and flash in to stock.. how can i do that. im new with samsung.. actually first timer for samsung phones. please help...
Also when i try to check updates it says my device is modified and cannot check updates.. also device status shows as custom..
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Thanks...
lahiruchamikara said:
I recently bought Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE [N9005] and it came with supersu installed.. when i checked it was rooted.. and kitkat 4.4.2 installed..
I just want to unroot and flash in to stock.. how can i do that. im new with samsung.. actually first timer for samsung phones. please help...
Also when i try to check updates it says my device is modified and cannot check updates.. also device status shows as custom..
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Thanks...
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Try to switch of your phone and boot to download mode.(press vol down+home+power button and after that vol up to continue)
see you knox status 0x0 or 0x1. You said its been modified means you knox is 0x1-warranty void.
It is useless to flash stock rom when your knox is 0x1, it will stay like that until a developers can figure it out.
Alternative way is to install wanam exposed, it can set your phone from custom to official.
By the way, are you buying new phone or used phone? if it new its weird coz been rooted.
Did you buy it in a store? We`re the seals intact or broken when you got it, maybe they gave you a refurbished one that still had root? As said above you`re warranty is gone anyway so flash away bro
Nope I didnt buy from official store. and knox status is 0x1. Im not worried about the warranty because I have 2 years from the place where i bought it.. They have to deal with the place they have bought it to resell. I just want to flash this device and remove the root.. how can i do that? Thanks
Just flash a stock ROM... Make sure to do a complete wipe..
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can i flash a jelleybean rom? instead of kitkat.. im currently having kitkat
lahiruchamikara said:
can i flash a jelleybean rom? instead of kitkat.. im currently having kitkat
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No, impossible as you have KK bootloader. It will just hang at the samsung screen and get REALLY hot if you flash a JB rom...
Thanks for all the help.. device flashed and root removed. CHEERS!!!
PS: Can i Flash any kitkat rom available ?
lahiruchamikara said:
Thanks for all the help.. device flashed and root removed. CHEERS!!!
PS: Can i Flash any kitkat rom available ?
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Yup, all N9005 compaitble roms.
Thank You....
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Hi guys,
A friend of mind got a So from china. Turns out it is rooted which he doesn't need and actually prevents him from using android pay.
So I am looking for an English version that is unlocked but not rooted android and as close as possible to original android as possible. No bells or whistle's.
Which version Is that? I have a hard time finding one.
Thanks so much for your help!!
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Oh ... 9500 is his version.
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Samsung stock rom. There are no pure android roms for the I9500.
The closets and probably only rom is official stock. Download odin v3.09 or newer then go to sammobile.com and look for you phone mobile in firmware menu they have the latest stock rom images, once you flash with odin it'll return you completely back to stock, recovery and rom. If you don't know how to flash with odin the Google it my friend:good:
Osmoso said:
The closets and probably only rom is official stock. Download odin v3.09 or newer then go to sammobile.com and look for you phone mobile in firmware menu they have the latest stock rom images, once you flash with odin it'll return you completely back to stock, recovery and rom. If you don't know how to flash with odin the Google it my friend:good:
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That sounds like a good plan. I did some flashing in the past, with my Note 2.
This is a friends phone (i9500).
However, on sammobile I cannot find anything that is for the US. Only a bunch of other countries. Which one would be the best to use for the US?
Thanks so much!!
esprit1st said:
That sounds like a good plan. I did some flashing in the past, with my Note 2.
This is a friends phone (i9500).
However, on sammobile I cannot find anything that is for the US. Only a bunch of other countries. Which one would be the best to use for the US?
Thanks so much!!
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That I cannot answer unfortunately, it seems to me there are no us version of the image. But I would recommend a rom called MBP v4, its very close to stock, but without those extra Samsung apps and unnecessary bloatware. Plus no knox If you see root apps such as SuperSU you can easily unroot in the settings of the app
I will check that out, thank you for your help!
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There is no USA stock rom for this phone as the phone was never released by Samsung or any carriers for sale in North America.