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[Q] HELP! Stuck on Verizon logo on NC4

I have a Verizon Note 3 on NC4 4.4.2 rooted and unlocked and I was trying to load Jazmine 2.0 ROM with S5 features. It got stuck on the Verizon logo and I was able to get it back to stock using Safestrap. Next I tried to load the NC2 MD file on Odin and since then it is bricked. Tried to download the NC4 md5 file on Odin but still no luck. I am a bit of a n00b so I could use some help from some XDA vets here! Have flashed into Stock Rom slot, slot 1 and 2 with stock backed up ROM and still no luck at all.

washingtonwill said:
I have a Verizon Note 3 on NC4 4.4.2 rooted and unlocked and I was trying to load Jazmine 2.0 ROM with S5 features. It got stuck on the Verizon logo and I was able to get it back to stock using Safestrap. Next I tried to load the NC2 MD file on Odin and since then it is bricked. Tried to download the NC4 md5 file on Odin but still no luck. I am a bit of a n00b so I could use some help from some XDA vets here! Have flashed into Stock Rom slot, slot 1 and 2 with stock backed up ROM and still no luck at all.
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Did you take the NC4 OTA or were you on the NC2 leak? If you're on the NC2 leak you can use this guide here to go back to stock and reroot and install safestrap,etc. It's done by @droidstyle
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
If you were on the NC4 OTA you can't downgrade to MJE. I'm not sure if you can just flash the NC4 tar file in Odin that Beans has provided here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47400062&postcount=1
If you took the NC4 OTA, I'd see if someone else can chime in as I'm not sure if what I told you will work.
But as long as you boot and you can get into download mode you should be able to recover I think.

thread: [Q] HELP! Stuck on Verizon logo on NC4
Can get into download mode or recovery but it will not load safestrap for me. Trying to download the TAR file to try on Odin but nothing seems to get me past the Note 3 Custom screen after flashing a file.

Have you tried flashing just the Nc4 pit file ? If so then just flash NC4 TAR and start fresh with towel root and then safestrap 3.75

waco2hot33 said:
Have you tried flashing just the Nc4 pit file ? If so then just flash NC4 TAR and start fresh with towel root and then safestrap 3.75
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Yes the PIT file did not get me anywhere. loading the NC4 TAR right now. The biggest problem seems to be I cant get SAfestrap to work. I can boot into download mode or recovery but when I load something it doesnt load up right. Can figure out how to get into Safestrap now.

Can someone explain the nc2/nc4 thing

So i have a note 3 im rooted and i installed safestrap 3.75. The problem i have is that when i install a rom on a rom slot, i reboot the system and all i get is a black screen. sometimes the menu and back buttons vibrate when i hit them sometimes they dont. I think its because my phone is nc4, but i downloaded an nc4 rom. Can someone explain what the difference between nc2 and nc4 is.

mrinos98 said:
So i have a note 3 im rooted and i installed safestrap 3.75. The problem i have is that when i install a rom on a rom slot, i reboot the system and all i get is a black screen. sometimes the menu and back buttons vibrate when i hit them sometimes they dont. I think its because my phone is nc4, but i downloaded an nc4 rom. Can someone explain what the difference between nc2 and nc4 is.
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The boot loop is caused by using a ROM slot. As of right now, the only slot to use that doesn't have an issue (bootloop, battery drain) is Stock Slot. You also want to make sure that you are on the correct SS (3.75 B04) see thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
I would start fresh (modem back to stock, then root). Also, depending on the firmware you have (if you have the OTA Kit Kat) then you will have to Odin Firmware then the Kernel in order for you to actually use any of the ROMS out there.
In regards to the NC2/NC4, its just a radio (signal stability). Some have preferences, so it depends on which one works best for you. I had NC4 and it was horrible, so I went back to NC2 which was more stable than MJE for me. But I live in Tampa, Fl. so it all depends.
Everything you need is on beans' thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
That has everything you need to get going. Hope it works out!

shaggy_kobain said:
I would start fresh (modem back to stock, then root). Also, depending on the firmware you have (if you have the OTA Kit Kat) then you will have to Odin Firmware then the Kernel in order for you to actually use any of the ROMS out there.
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Could you possibly elaborate on this or point me in the right direction? I'm having the same issue currently. No boot animation just a black screen on 2 separate roms that I try and flash in the stock slot. I'm rooted on NC4 with busybox, SU, and SS 3.72. It was my understanding that you couldn't change the kernel on the retail version?

sohcsti said:
Could you possibly elaborate on this or point me in the right direction? I'm having the same issue currently. No boot animation just a black screen on 2 separate roms that I try and flash in the stock slot. I'm rooted on NC4 with busybox, SU, and SS 3.72. It was my understanding that you couldn't change the kernel on the retail version?
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If you're on retail, then no, you wouldn't you would just do the following:
1. Root with TowelRoot
2. Install Busy Box from Play Store...open App and install
3. Install SafeStrap 3.75 B04 open App and Install
4. Reboot into SafeStrap, Wipe (Factory Reset) Stock Slot
5. Install Whatever ROM
6. Reboot into Download Mode FROM SAFESTRAP
7. Odin (AP slot) Updated NC2 Firmware for NC4 OTA
this useful thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707 will guide you more in depth, and also, there is youtube help from someone named rootjunky.... step by step if you are like me and need visual assistance :good:

shaggy_kobain said:
If you're on retail, then no, you wouldn't you would just do the following:
1. Root with TowelRoot
2. Install Busy Box from Play Store...open App and install
3. Install SafeStrap 3.75 B04 open App and Install
4. Reboot into SafeStrap, Wipe (Factory Reset) Stock Slot
5. Install Whatever ROM
6. Reboot into Download Mode FROM SAFESTRAP
7. Odin (AP slot) Updated NC2 Firmware for NC4 OTA
this useful thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707 will guide you more in depth, and also, there is youtube help from someone named rootjunky.... step by step if you are like me and need visual assistance :good:
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Thanks for the quick response!
So at after step 5 I do not boot to system? If I'm already on NC4, I can flash the step 7 file? Where can I find this file?

sohcsti said:
Thanks for the quick response!
So at after step 5 I do not boot to system? If I'm already on NC4, I can flash the step 7 file? Where can I find this file?
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Page 1 of the link, scroll down a bit and you'll see it. And no, you boot back into SafeStrap into download mode

shaggy_kobain said:
If you're on retail, then no, you wouldn't you would just do the following:
1. Root with TowelRoot
2. Install Busy Box from Play Store...open App and install
3. Install SafeStrap 3.75 B04 open App and Install
4. Reboot into SafeStrap, Wipe (Factory Reset) Stock Slot
5. Install Whatever ROM
6. Reboot into Download Mode FROM SAFESTRAP
7. Odin (AP slot) Updated NC2 Firmware for NC4 OTA
this useful thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707 will guide you more in depth, and also, there is youtube help from someone named rootjunky.... step by step if you are like me and need visual assistance :good:
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so do i need to do step 7 if i install a rom that says its nc4 or can i skip that step?

mrinos98 said:
so do i need to do step 7 if i install a rom that says its nc4 or can i skip that step?
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Depends on the ROM you choose. I would look at the OP or Download section of the ROM you are going to dl and see if they require it or not. I know there is at least 1 ROM that required it, but again, it all depends on what their OP (Original Post) states in the description.
Edit: You will need to:
Updated NC2 Firmware for NC4 OTA
if you have the KK OTA, then you will need the firmware to proceed.

What if I decide to go back to the stock rom? Do I need to restore it in SS then odin the nc4 kernel or can I leave the nc2 kernel? And where can you get the nc4 kernel? Sorry didn't mean to steal this thread...just can't find the answer to that question.

cconcepts said:
What if I decide to go back to the stock rom? Do I need to restore it in SS then odin the nc4 kernel or can I leave the nc2 kernel? And where can you get the nc4 kernel? Sorry didn't mean to steal this thread...just can't find the answer to that question.
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You can Odin back to stock if you want to sell the phone or for whatever reason.
All the tars for stock are on beans' thread, along with instructions on how to get you going so you can flash the ROM of your choosing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
Happy Flashing [emoji106]

shaggy_kobain said:
You can Odin back to stock if you want to sell the phone or for whatever reason.
All the tars for stock are on beans' thread, along with instructions on how to get you going so you can flash the ROM of your choosing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
Happy Flashing [emoji106]
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Thanks!

You can use rom slots with the newest safestrap I have dual roms on my note 3

[Q] NC2 fails to flash

I had to download NC4 firmware via Odin 3.09v, account I rebooted my Verizon Note 3, without a rom. I rerooted my device with "Towelroot" and safestraped with 3.75b04, from Beanstowns106. The problem is the NC2 kernel Fails, when trying to install. I'm able to install and run both versions of the Jasmine Roms, 1.9 and 2.3 with no problem, but other roms, ie., "Biggins" or "Alliance" will not flash. Need some assistance.

Bluedio777 said:
I had to download NC4 firmware via Odin 3.09v, account I rebooted my Verizon Note 3, without a rom. I rerooted my device with "Towelroot" and safestraped with 3.75b04, from Beanstowns106. The problem is the NC2 kernel Fails, when trying to install. I'm able to install and run both versions of the Jasmine Roms, 1.9 and 2.3 with no problem, but other roms, ie., "Biggins" or "Alliance" will not flash. Need some assistance.
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So you did the following in this order?
1. You rooted with TowelRoot
2. Did you install BusyBox?l
3. Then you Install SafeStrap 3.75 B04
4. Reboot into SafeStrap, Wipe (Factory Reset) in the Stock Slot
5. Installed "whateverROM"
6. Reboot into Download Mode from within SafeStrap
7. THEN Odin in the AP slot the Updated NC2 Firmware?
If you didn't follow those steps, in that order, then there is your issue.

Thanks shaggy, the new updated NC2 KERNEL works and now I can flash the other roms.
Once again, thanks.
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Flipping Back to Use SafeStrap

I am currently running Optimal ROM with OD5 bootloader. Just got back into the rooted world last week after a warranty replacement stroke of luck. To be able to access SS to flash a different ROM, do I just flash the NCG kernel I have and boot?
Edit: Been out of the loop for a while and don't want to bork this thing

Anybody?

You can use flashfire which is a mobile odin and is in the playstore [root]Flashfire or you can safestrap. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-safestrap-access-odin-t3126686. Install busybox and and the safestrap bo3 in the link I provided. Make sure you install ss after busybox. The NI2 kernal flasher when used will install a kitkat kernel and bring you into ss.
Before all this download this zip and extract it.https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347777436 What you are looking to keep are the firmware and kernel zips. YOU MUST FLASH A KERNEL OR FIRMWARE AS THE LAST THING BEFORE EXITING SS. Otherwise you will get a blank screen.
Solution if you forget - battery pull - restart phone - ss symbol will appear - hit it and reenter ss.
Place everything I've told you to download on your ext sd. When you wipe - do not wipe ext sd.
example - If you're going from od5 to og5 you will ant to flash the og5 kernel as the last thing before leaving ss- just follow the rom's installation instructions to the letter

SS is already installed. I am running Optimal w/OD5 bootloader. I was wondering if just flashing NCG kernel would boot me back to SS screen. I'm old school and have been using Odin haven't tried FF and seem to see more posts of bricks with peeps using FF.

can flash kernel via odin
Chopstix9 said:
SS is already installed. I am running Optimal w/OD5 bootloader. I was wondering if just flashing NCG kernel would boot me back to SS screen. I'm old school and have been using Odin haven't tried FF and seem to see more posts of bricks with peeps using FF.
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can flash kernel via odin if you are more comfortable with it... i would use the ni2 kernel that was mentioned in the earlier post

Need help finding downloads of right firmware and Unified NC4/NC2 deodex ROM

Hi,
Nowhere on the internet can I find a download for this file: hltevzw_root_deodex_nc4.zip Does anyone have a copy they can give me?
I'm on Android 4.4.2 rooted with the NC2 kernel and Build number N900VVRUCNC2. I have safestrap installed and a custom recovery through safestrap.
I'd like to be able to install a custom rom such as Hyperdrive which says I need to be on the latest KK build, which I think is NC4, but I want to keep the NC2 kernel to maintain rootability.
Question: do I need to do anything, or can I just flash Alliance or Hyperdrive from NC2?
If I need the unified NC4 firmware with NC2 kernel, where can I find it to download? Or can I simply do this:
Boot into recovery using Safestrap
Flash N900VVRUCNC4
Boot into download mode
Use ODIN to flash the nc2kernel.tar.md5
Reboot
Will this work? I don't want to lose my ability to root.
After that, I assume I just reinstall the appropriate Safestrap, and then install recovery, and then I can flash Hyperdrive or Alliance?
Would really appreciate any help you guys can give me, I've googled everywhere....without finding what I am looking for.