Well, as i am really a new user in this thing I just have a few questions regarding the upcoming update to 4.4 in my Note 3 (N9000)
I have modified like everything in my stock rom and i really want to keep on going in stock roms, so the 4.4 is coming and i am collecting the tools that i need to update and have root once more.
I am a rooted user using 4.3 in Samsung Stock Rom, also have xposed framework, superSU, i do change the bootanimation, also have CWM as my recovery, volume tweak and another little things so....
1. When the 4.4 for N900 get released, do i need to do something to flash it through ODIN or just flash it directly?
2. I know that i need to wait for the upcoming CF-Auto Root to be compatible with my N900 and i know also i need to wait for an update of CWM to use is again as my recovery... am i correct?
3. If i backup all my apps with the configs (i use ROM TOOLBOX PRO) in 4.3, will i be able then to restore all the configs of that apps in 4.4?
4. Is there any chance to flash 4.4 without wiping or wipe is a must to get better performance?
I was reading something related that the new version of Samsung Rom has a new Bootloader and i really don't get it, i mean, don't understand if i need to do something with this thing or it came just with the version of the software...
Anything else that i nee to know before flashing the new 4.4?
Sorry for my bad english, i am from Argentina and is really hard to me, lol and thanks all for taking your time an patience!
YaM
Anyone :C?
yamwt said:
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Anything else that i nee to know before flashing the new 4.4?
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You should avoid flashing 4.4 XEO for the moment on non-EU N9005 since it is unclear at this point if that can work - there are at least 2 reports that is does NOT work on Hong-Kong versions and you are left with a soft-bricked device.
xclub_101 said:
You should avoid flashing 4.4 XEO for the moment on non-EU N9005 since it is unclear at this point if that can work - there are at least 2 reports that is does NOT work on Hong-Kong versions and you are left with a soft-bricked device.
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Yes, thats ok im waiting untill the 4.4 for the international N9000 get ready, but this doubts are because i want to flash it as soon as it get released and i don't know if i need to take care of something in special or i can do it normally.
yamwt said:
Yes, thats ok im waiting untill the 4.4 for the international N9000 get ready, but this doubts are because i want to flash it as soon as it get released and i don't know if i need to take care of something in special or i can do it normally.
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If it gets released for your particular device then there's no need to worry about anything. Just use Kies to update it for you.
hey_joe said:
If it gets released for your particular device then there's no need to worry about anything. Just use Kies to update it for you.
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I will use Odin to flash the ROM because y i am from Arg and i flash another rom.
So it doesnt matter if i had change the recovery and if i am root to flash the new 4.4 right?
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yamwt said:
I will use Odin to flash the ROM because y i am from Arg and i flash another rom.
So it doesnt matter if i had change the recovery and if i am root to flash the new 4.4 right?
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I thought you're asking if you have to do something special to flash it so I said that just use Kies and no worries.
If you want to flash 4.4 through odin then it doesn't matter what bootloader you have right now as it will be upgraded to the latest one otherwise your phone will soft brick. I believe you can even flash the official one from Poland if you can't wait to have a taste of Kit Kat.
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I thought you're asking if you have to do something special to flash it so I said that just use Kies and no worries.
If you want to flash 4.4 through odin then it doesn't matter what bootloader you have right now as it will be upgraded to the latest one otherwise your phone will soft brick. I believe you can even flash the official one from Poland if you can't wait to have a taste of Kit Kat.
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Yessss thats the answer that i was looking!
So... as soon as i update i will loose my recovery, my root and the actual bootloader right? So i need to re do all of that.
Also it will install all the apps again right??
And no i cant install the Poland one because it is for the N9005 and i am using N9000
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yamwt said:
Yessss thats the answer that i was looking!
So... as soon as i update i will loose my recovery, my root and the actual bootloader right? So i need to re do all of that.
Also it will install all the apps again right??
And no i cant install the Poland one because it is for the N9005 and i am using N9000
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Yes you will loose your recovery, root and bootloder and you have to redo them.
It depends on the released rom you're going to flash. I read that the official poland release didn't erased the data and apps of those people that flashed it on top of their current 4.3 firmware. On the other hand, the leaked poland firmware erased everything.
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Hallo all
Today I accidentally deleted all my folders on my Samsung Galaxy S4....
After my phone turned off because of low battery I charged my phone and restarted it.
Now when my phone is starting, im getting the error Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please Select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
I tried to install the Stock S4 rom and tried it with the PIT file but it's telling me FAIL! (Auth).
I don't know what to do know, it's an unbranded version.
Please help me! Thanks!
mikevdkooij said:
Hallo all
Today I accidentally deleted all my folders on my Samsung Galaxy S4....
After my phone turned off because of low battery I charged my phone and restarted it.
Now when my phone is starting, im getting the error Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please Select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
I tried to install the Stock S4 rom and tried it with the PIT file but it's telling me FAIL! (Auth).
I don't know what to do know, it's an unbranded version.
Please help me! Thanks!
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Please install kies 3 on your home computer and use the emergency firmware recovery tool.
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Gillion said:
Please install kies 3 on your home computer and use the emergency firmware recovery tool.
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I tried that and it's saying i9505 does not support initialising
Edit: I can only boot into phone with CF Autoroot. But when I got to download mode then and try to install my stock rom, I get the FAIL! auth again. And then I have to boot with CF Autoroot again....
Can u boot into recovery or flash a custom one, then flash a custom rom ?
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Gillion said:
Please install kies 3 on your home computer and use the emergency firmware recovery tool.
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JustSueMe said:
Can u boot into recovery or flash a custom one, then flash a custom rom ?
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Well CF auto deleted the CW recovery, so it's on the stock recovery now.
I'm trying to install the CW recovery now.
One more question, I live in the Netherlands and my phone is dutch, is it possible to install the stock rom from another country on the i9505 or only the PHN(dutch) one?
mikevdkooij said:
Well CF auto deleted the CW recovery, so it's on the stock recovery now.
I'm trying to install the CW recovery now.
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In order to try to help you, I cannot find some basic info like this:
1. What stock rom file are you trying to flash and you get fail? (Complete name of the file)
2. What rom did you have installed before the problem?
3. Which version of Odin are you using to flash the rom, and which version to flash cfautoroot?
Please, answer these questions and I am sure we will help you successfully.
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jaswinky said:
In order to try to help you, I cannot find some basic info like this:
1. What stock rom file are you trying to flash and you get fail? (Complete name of the file)
2. What rom did you have installed before the problem?
3. Which version of Odin are you using to flash the rom, and which version to flash cfautoroot?
Please, answer these questions and I am sure we will help you successfully.
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Hello
Sorry that I didn't told you guys :S
Uhm. well
I'm trying to flash Android 4.2.2 I9505XXUDMHB_I9505PHNDMHB_I9505XXUDMHB
I'm now using AOSP GE 4.4 from Jamal.
And I'm using Odin 3.09
On my phone it's saying SW rev. Check fail fused 3 binary 2
And odin says:
rpm.mbn
aboot.mbn
FAIL!(Auth
mikevdkooij said:
Hello
Sorry that I didn't told you guys :S
Uhm. well
I'm trying to flash Android 4.2.2 I9505XXUDMHB_I9505PHNDMHB_I9505XXUDMHB
I'm now using AOSP GE 4.4 from Jamal.
And I'm using Odin 3.09
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Ok, other question, which stock ROM is AOSP GE 4.4 from Jamal rom based on?
And also, 3.09 is ok for flashing a rom, but if you are flashing cfautoroot with that version, you are doing it bad. Cfautoroot must be flashed with Odin 1.85, the version that chainfire (the cfautoroot author) includes inside the zip for cfautoroot. Other versions can damage the partitions. But anyway, let cfautoroot apart until you fix your problem and get boot into a stock rom. Please, answer my question.
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handful elexam
jaswinky said:
Ok, other question, which stock ROM is AOSP GE 4.4 from Jamal rom based on?
And also, 3.09 is ok for flashing a rom, but if you are flashing cfautoroot with that version, you are doing it bad. Cfautoroot must be flashed with Odin 1.85, the version that chainfire (the cfautoroot author) includes inside the zip for cfautoroot. Other versions can damage the partitions. But anyway, let cfautoroot apart until you fix your problem and get boot into a stock rom. Please, answer my question.
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Could only find this:
i9505XXUEMJ5
Official 4.4 - S4 Google Edition, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
jamal2367
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v6.0
Stable Release Date: 2013-12-01
Created 2013-11-28
Last Updated 2013-12-07
mikevdkooij said:
Could only find this:
i9505XXUEMJ5
Official 4.4 - S4 Google Edition, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S 4
Contributors
jamal2367
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: AOSP
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v6.0
Stable Release Date: 2013-12-01
Created 2013-11-28
Last Updated 2013-12-07
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Buf... how did you wanted to flash that? ? Anyway, if you are right and it is based on a mj5 stock rom (Android 4.3), this means you have a 4.3 bootloader and you are trying to flash a prior version. If this agree, you will see in download mode at top left of the screen the warranty bit (knox bit) set to 0x0 or 0x1. Is it?
If so, if you are trying to flash that file you posted it will give you fail, it would be normal. You must search for a 4.3 stock rom and flash it with Odin 3.09. You can use mk8 PHE from Spain for example.
But before do it, check if you have warranty bit.
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Buf... how did you wanted to flash that? ? Anyway, if you are right and it is based on a mj5 stock rom (Android 4.3), this means you have a 4.3 bootloader and you are trying to flash a prior version. If this agree, you will see in download mode at top left of the screen the warranty bit (knox bit) set to 0x0 or 0x1. Is it?
If so, if you are trying to flash that file you posted it will give you fail, it would be normal. You must search for a 4.3 stock rom and flash it with Odin 3.09. You can use mk8 PHE from Spain for example.
But before do it, check if you have warranty bit.
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Yes that's right I got a warranty bit: kernel on the leftside when my galaxy s4 boots.
And in the download mode:
knox kernel lock 0x0
knox warranty void 0x1
Edit:
I installed the germany 4.3 android stock rom MK8 on my phone and that's working atm. What is the difference between MJ and MK?
Is there any possibility to go back to the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 unbranded stock kernel? I got another kernel installed now but I don't know how to go back to the origional one. <---- FIXED THIS
Only problem left now is that I can't find the Netherlands (PHN) 4.3 Android stock rom because hotfile is down -_- Any other way to get the Area PHN stock rom?
mikevdkooij said:
Yes that's right I got a warranty bit: kernel on the leftside when my galaxy s4 boots.
And in the download mode:
knox kernel lock 0x0
knox warranty void 0x1
Edit:
I installed the germany 4.3 android stock rom MK8 on my phone and that's working atm. What is the difference between MJ and MK?
Is there any possibility to go back to the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 unbranded stock kernel? I got another kernel installed now but I don't know how to go back to the origional one. <---- FIXED THIS
Only problem left now is that I can't find the Netherlands (PHN) 4.3 Android stock rom because hotfile is down -_- Any other way to get the Area PHN stock rom?
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I'm glad you finally fixed your problem. You was trying to flash a 4.2.2 rom over a 4.3 bootloader what fails. Because this it is important everyone with a problem like this includes in his first post all concerning his rom...
To get a different rom you should wait until sammobile upload all the files into a new server, they are working in that new...
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jaswinky said:
I'm glad you finally fixed your problem. You was trying to flash a 4.2.2 rom over a 4.3 bootloader what fails. Because this it is important everyone with a problem like this includes in his first post all concerning his rom...
To get a different rom you should wait until sammobile upload all the files into a new server, they are working in that new...
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Thanks for you answer.
I look at some forums and when you have the KNOX 0x1 warranty bit samsung will only fix your hardware and not your software.
mikevdkooij said:
Thanks for you answer.
I look at some forums and when you have the KNOX 0x1 warranty bit samsung will only fix your hardware and not your software.
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It sounds logical. Once you get 4.3 bootloader and flashed a custom ROM, your warranty bit got increased... (I also have 0x1 because I rooted it and it isn't a problem for me...)
I use to advice that with a new device as our S4 it is better to work with stock roms and kernel for some months. Once custom development kernels and roms get better than stock one, you can start to experiment with custom kernels and roms... In all my LG P970, Samsung S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 after some custom kernels and roms, I use right now CM10.1 in all devices; I am sure my S4 will ends its days with CM11 after trying some kernels in stock roms, but now it is so young...
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jaswinky said:
It sounds logical. Once you get 4.3 bootloader and flashed a custom ROM, your warranty bit got increased... (I also have 0x1 because I rooted it and it isn't a problem for me...)
I use to advice that with a new device as our S4 it is better to work with stock roms and kernel for some months. Once custom development kernels and roms get better than stock one, you can start to experiment with custom kernels and roms... In all my LG P970, Samsung S2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 after some kernels and roms, I use CM10.1 in all devices; I am sure my S4 will ends its days with CM11 after trying some kernels in stock roms, but now it is so young...
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I think that next time when I buy a new samsung or other android phone that I just keep the stock rom installed on it. Cuz I'm buying a new phone every year. But for now, thanks for helping! :good:
What is the difference between devices hltetmo and hltecan? I have a hltecan. Will we need CyanogenMod compiled for hltecan? I notice that recoveries have different versions for both devices. Also I am wondering about downgrading for 4.4 (when it comes) to 4.3. Is there a surefire way to upgrade and downgrade between 4.4 TW 4.4 CM and 4.3TW? I would not mind voiding my Knox counter. Just worried about being stuck or getting a brick for another 21 months on contract :silly:
jtl999 said:
What is the difference between devices hltetmo and hltecan? I have a hltecan. Will we need CyanogenMod compiled for hltecan? I notice that recoveries have different versions for both devices. Also I am wondering about downgrading for 4.4 (when it comes) to 4.3. Is there a surefire way to upgrade and downgrade between 4.4 TW 4.4 CM and 4.3TW? I would not mind voiding my Knox counter. Just worried about being stuck or getting a brick for another 21 months on contract :silly:
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you cant downgrade if you want cm you have to stay on 4.3 for now
jaythenut said:
you cant downgrade if you want cm you have to stay on 4.3 for now
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Sigh. I would do anything to be able to upgrade and downgrade between versions. Even Knox counter. If anyone finds something let me know
jtl999 said:
Sigh. I would do anything to be able to upgrade and downgrade between versions. Even Knox counter. If anyone finds something let me know
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I played around a bit earlier... The only firmware you can upgrade to 4.4.2 and downgrade back to 4.3 is the mexican telco one for the n900w8, however I had some issues but will play some more tomorrow when I get time. As for KNOX, it's just one of them things we have to live with I'm afraid..
EDIT: I'm gonna mess with the bootloader and see, doubt it can be matched/mixed to work with the N9005 but what's the harm in trying.
radicalisto said:
I played around a bit earlier... The only firmware you can upgrade to 4.4.2 and downgrade back is the mexican telco one for the n900w8, however I had some issues but will play some more tomorrow when I get time. As for KNOX, it's just one of them things we have to live with I'm afraid..
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Please try with Telus firmware please. Currently on MJ1
radicalisto said:
I played around a bit earlier... The only firmware you can upgrade to 4.4.2 and downgrade back to 4.3 is the mexican telco one for the n900w8, however I had some issues but will play some more tomorrow when I get time. As for KNOX, it's just one of them things we have to live with I'm afraid..
EDIT: I'm gonna mess with the bootloader and see, doubt it can be matched/mixed to work with the N9005 but what's the harm in trying.
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The harm in trying is a hardbrick.
Well yes there is that, however I am not overly fussed about it, as most HB's can be revived. I am aware of all the risks, so will be my fault 100% if I brick myself.
I upgraded my note 3 yesterday to android 4.4 with cm 11, using the probam rom.
I noticed that it lacked the s pen features, so i downgraded back to stock rom.
Download a stock rom and flash it trough twrp
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Rajito said:
I upgraded my note 3 yesterday to android 4.4 with cm 11, using the probam rom.
I noticed that it lacked the s pen features, so i downgraded back to stock rom.
Download a stock rom and flash it trough twrp
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Flash a tar.md5 through twrp? What version of the stock rom?
Did you have the new bootloader?
Rajito said:
I upgraded my note 3 yesterday to android 4.4 with cm 11, using the probam rom.
I noticed that it lacked the s pen features, so i downgraded back to stock rom.
Download a stock rom and flash it trough twrp
Sent from the Android beast: Galaxy Note 3
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CM is based on MJ/MK Bootloader. You could run Android 9.6 and it'd make no difference. It's all about the bootloader
radicalisto said:
CM is based on MJ/MK Bootloader. You could run Android 9.6 and it'd make no difference. It's all about the bootloader
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Sorry. Can't understand exactly. What exactly means what versions you can run with a new bootloader?
MJ7 is the bootloader that powers CM currently. You need a bootloader to be able to boot into the operating system. Like a key into the phone.
If you upgrade your bootloader to a newer version aka NA6 it locks the phone. Therefore anything that runs lower than NA6 aka MJ7 won't work.
Think of it like, you broke your door, you got a new door and tried to use the old key. It no long works.
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radicalisto said:
MJ7 is the bootloader that powers CM currently. You need a bootloader to be able to boot into the operating system. Like a key into the phone.
If you upgrade your bootloader to a newer version aka NA6 it locks the phone. Therefore anything that runs lower than NA6 aka MJ7 won't work.
Think of it like, you broke your door, you got a new door and tried to use the old key. It no long works.
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I know how bootloaders work. Isn't there a way to omit bootloaders from Odin tar.md5 updates? Once I/Someone figures that out I'm golden staying with my old bootloader. Currently on MJ1.
jaythenut said:
you cant downgrade if you want cm you have to stay on 4.3 for now
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hi, can you elaborate?
i always thought samsung doesn't let you downgrade to an older bootloader. but if you install CM (not samsung official updates) the bootloader doesn't get updated so you can downgrade in the future.
unless you upgrade to 4.4.2 official samsung ROM and update the bootloader, then you'll never be able to downgrade again?
jtl999 said:
Flash a tar.md5 through twrp? What version of the stock rom?
Did you have the new bootloader?
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No, if you want to try out kitkat i recommend you to use a cyanogenmod based 4.4 like probam, it doesn't update your bootloader and you can just downgrade back to jellybean
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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:
markslo112 said:
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).
xclub_101 said:
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.
markslo112 said:
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.
nlatifolia said:
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:
Gals sorry if this was asked before, really sorry... i dont want to bother you..
I have some issues whit TWRP, the backup that i made of my official firmware (4.2.2 whitout knox) doesnt work.
The problem is that i installed a custom and now i dont know how to go back.
I know that in sammobile i can find the official 4.2.2 but ¿there is any way to install a 4.3 o 4.4.2 (oficial whitout knox)?
My head hurts.. after reading and reading i dont know what to do... i cant understand the modems and baseband things...
Cheers for the help
First, it depends on what firmware you're currently on what you can and can not do. Second, 4.3 and 4.4 both have Knox and there is none without it.
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Thanks for the reply jd.
Right now im using C-Rom, i went from 4.2.2 stock to this custom (i did not flash anything else like modems or basebands).
Everything works fine but i want to return to stock.
So, ¿exist a stock rom (knox free) flashable vía twrp or CWM?
As i understand you.. ¿The only way to have 4.3 or 4.4 stock its vía official firmware whit knox?
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conquesoextra said:
Thanks for the reply jd.
Right now im using C-Rom, i went from 4.2.2 stock to this custom (i did not flash anything else like modems or basebands).
Everything works fine but i want to return to stock.
So, ¿exist a stock rom (knox free) flashable vía twrp or CWM?
As i understand you.. ¿The only way to have 4.3 or 4.4 stock its vía official firmware whit knox?
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If you want to return to stock, I'd user Odin and flash the 4.2.2 firmware. You can get that at sammobile.com
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jd1639 said:
If you want to return to stock, I'd user Odin and flash the 4.2.2 firmware. You can get that at sammobile.com
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Thank men, you cleared my mind.
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Hello. I have searched but not found any clear answer. I wonder if I have version MJ7 under AP can i then flash a older rom without problems?
Is it only if having kitkat then I can't flash older rom? Or is it even when being on jelly bean?
I ask because I need to keep knox ok but I want root. So i thought I flash a older rom and root and keep knox ok?
You won't be able to flash anything below MJ7 if that's what you currently have. And with MJ7 there is no way to root without tripping KNOX either I'm afraid.
Ztrindberg said:
Hello. I have searched but not found any clear answer. I wonder if I have version MJ7 under AP can i then flash a older rom without problems?
Is it only if having kitkat then I can't flash older rom? Or is it even when being on jelly bean?
I ask because I need to keep knox ok but I want root. So i thought I flash a older rom and root and keep knox ok?
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In addition to what @radicalisto wrote earlier...
even you are in KK, you can't flash older ROM. And yes, any newer ROM which come with a new bootloader, once u flash it, most possibilities, you can't go back to earlier one.
so, if you are now on MJ7, and plan to have KK on it, I suggest you update first before you root your device.
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You won't be able to flash anything below MJ7 if that's what you currently have. And with MJ7 there is no way to root without tripping KNOX either I'm afraid.
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Thank you. I thought it was possible when I am still on jelly bean. So I was wrong. Sad it's not possible to flash older.
On my Note 1 I could flash anything from jelly bean.
antique_sonic said:
In addition to what @radicalisto wrote earlier...
even you are in KK, you can't flash older ROM. And yes, any newer ROM which come with a new bootloader, once u flash it, most possibilities, you can't go back to earlier one.
so, if you are now on MJ7, and plan to have KK on it, I suggest you update first before you root your device.
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Ok thanks. I will not update to kitkat. Because I don't want to trip knox when rooting.
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Ztrindberg said:
Ok thanks. I will not update to kitkat. Because I don't want to trip knox when rooting.
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Hehehe.
U r on the dead end at the moment if u need to root safely, since u r on MJ7 alrd. U stay or u upgrade, if u want root result is the same.
Difference only on how many times u need to reroot.
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Ztrindberg said:
Ok thanks. I will not update to kitkat. Because I don't want to trip knox when rooting.
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Have you tried kingo or Vroot?
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ddogishere said:
Have you tried kingo or Vroot?
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No i have not tried anything yet. Because I though I could flash older rom while I still was on jelly bean.
So sad this of Samsung. Really sad. Less freedom.