Dear Community,
Let me get my specs out of the way and then i'll ask my question.
I've got a rooted AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4,
Running Android 4.2.2
Build Number
I've followed the guides for rooting MF3 s4 devices, and can verify that i'm rooted via Titanium Backup and other SU requests I am able to allow.
My question is where to head next to learn any method of actually installing a custom ROM onto my device.
I have asked this question in a number of forums where i've learned to successfully root my device, but have only received responses akin to, "not possible"
but why? or is this not true? and where would one check daily to see when a method is developed to install a custom ROM?
Thanks for your help!!
Cheers
I am new to most of this so please be gentle. Thank you in advance for anyone who actually makes it through my questions and even ponders an answer.
Potentially Useful Phone Information: (Anything left out please ask for it and ill respond as quickly as possible)
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900V
Android version: 4.4.2
Build #: KOT49H.N900VVRUCNC4
Kernel version: 3.4.0
Current Phone Status:
Rooted with towelRoot
SuperSU installed & run (I assume properly)
ROM Manager installed (done nothing with the app)
Root Browser installed
RootChecker installed & run (says I have access to root)
Safestrap installed from (blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap) **not allowed to post links yet**
Downloaded from the VZN Galaxy Note 3 option, mirror 2 (it gave me version 3.70)
Question #1: After downloading, installing, running and then installing recovery, when I reboot into recovery I do not see anything ever. Is there something I did wrong, should I have another version? Any information or criticisms would be greatly appreciated.
Question #2: Once I have safestrap working properly, has customROM installation become possible yet? If yes, a personal step by step approach, or simply being directed to a trusted tutorial would just as good.
Question #3: I am curious what are some of the favored things to do with ones newly rooted phone? I am new to the concept as a whole and would love to "see the sights" if you will.
Anbruch said:
I am new to most of this so please be gentle. Thank you in advance for anyone who actually makes it through my questions and even ponders an answer.
Potentially Useful Phone Information: (Anything left out please ask for it and ill respond as quickly as possible)
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900V
Android version: 4.4.2
Build #: KOT49H.N900VVRUCNC4
Kernel version: 3.4.0
Current Phone Status:
Rooted with towelRoot
SuperSU installed & run (I assume properly)
ROM Manager installed (done nothing with the app)
Root Browser installed
RootChecker installed & run (says I have access to root)
Safestrap installed from (blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap) **not allowed to post links yet**
Downloaded from the VZN Galaxy Note 3 option, mirror 2 (it gave me version 3.70)
Question #1: After downloading, installing, running and then installing recovery, when I reboot into recovery I do not see anything ever. Is there something I did wrong, should I have another version? Any information or criticisms would be greatly appreciated.
Question #2: Once I have safestrap working properly, has customROM installation become possible yet? If yes, a personal step by step approach, or simply being directed to a trusted tutorial would just as good.
Question #3: I am curious what are some of the favored things to do with ones newly rooted phone? I am new to the concept as a whole and would love to "see the sights" if you will.
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Welcome to XDA.
I apologize for the inconvenience but this isn't the best place to ask for your device. As you stated you have the N900V, so you should go on over to the Verizon variant of the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3
Just to update you on your back information. People usually use Towelroot to prevent tripping of KNOX, by doing what you want means you will be permanently destroying your warranty as the KNOX flag will be tripped.
Okay starting off, I went straight to cyanogenmod's page but it specifically stated "you must be on build I545VRUAMDK"...
There lies the problem. My phone is build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5.
I got it from Verizon like this, already updated.
It's running kitkat 4.4.2.
Now, the benefit is that I already have root, through Towelroot V3.
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I've searched on Google and still cannot find a direct answer.
So please can someone tell me where to go to figure this out? Or if you know how kindly tell me?
Thank you.
Okay update, I've installed Safestrap. But When I try to boot into recovery, it only flashes booting recovery then it just restarts into kitkat... Seriously need some help.
It's better to post it in the section for your device. The methods used are different from our s4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/help
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.
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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!!!
Hello,
I have a samsung galaxy s4, i337 locked by ATT. My current android version is 5.0.1 and my baseband version is I337UCUGOC4. Can you please give me detailed steps or link on how I can install stock android by google the latest version 5.0.1 or later. This is my first try and I have read alot of threads but I am getting confused so wanted some clarification may be with screenshots would be great.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
kaleend101 said:
Hello,
I have a samsung galaxy s4, i337 locked by ATT. My current android version is 5.0.1 and my baseband version is I337UCUGOC4. Can you please give me detailed steps or link on how I can install stock android by google the latest version 5.0.1 or later. This is my first try and I have read alot of threads but I am getting confused so wanted some clarification may be with screenshots would be great.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
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To clarify: Stock means unchanged ROMs, you in fact are now on the latest stock ROM for your device and carrier (AT&T and TouchWiz).
Since AT&T locked the device bootloaders, it's impossible to flash Google ROMs on it (that version needs a different kernel and that's where the bootloader comes into play).
Thanks for the clarification. I prob. misspoke in that case. I wanted to install custom ROM but one which is out of the box given by google without all the samsung apps and stuff. Prob similar to what is on Nexus at this point.
Thanks