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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
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk
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?
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.
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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:
Hi,
I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as a birthday gift and I was using an iPhone 5 before this.
I have a few questions which I would like to ask as a complete noob on Samsung and Android...
1) I wanted to know about rooting....if I root my Note 3, I read that the warranty becomes void but is there any way to root it without losing warranty?
2) I am currently running Android 4.3 Jellybean, is there anyway to update it to Kitkat as until now my country did not get the kitkat update? I am currently living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
3) Will there be an S5 Camera app for the note 3 as I hate the default camera app on my note 3 and would like to get a better default camera app?
Thanks
danube100 said:
Hi,
I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as a birthday gift and I was using an iPhone 5 before this.
I have a few questions which I would like to ask as a complete noob on Samsung and Android...
1) I wanted to know about rooting....if I root my Note 3, I read that the warranty becomes void but is there any way to root it without losing warranty?
2) I am currently running Android 4.3 Jellybean, is there anyway to update it to Kitkat as until now my country did not get the kitkat update? I am currently living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
3) Will there be an S5 Camera app for the note 3 as I hate the default camera app on my note 3 and would like to get a better default camera app?
Thanks
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I can only reply to one question.
To update your firmware goto sammobile.com download the proper firmware on your computer.
Use odin to flash it to your device.
Search xda for detailed info.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005
thahim said:
I can only reply to one question.
To update your firmware goto sammobile.com download the proper firmware on your computer.
Use odin to flash it to your device.
Search xda for detailed info.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005
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Thanks...Searching xda for detailed info on how to upgrade...
danube100 said:
Hi,
I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as a birthday gift and I was using an iPhone 5 before this.
I have a few questions which I would like to ask as a complete noob on Samsung and Android...
1) I wanted to know about rooting....if I root my Note 3, I read that the warranty becomes void but is there any way to root it without losing warranty?
2) I am currently running Android 4.3 Jellybean, is there anyway to update it to Kitkat as until now my country did not get the kitkat update? I am currently living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
3) Will there be an S5 Camera app for the note 3 as I hate the default camera app on my note 3 and would like to get a better default camera app?
Thanks
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All of these questions could have been answred with some reading but anyways...
1. On 4.3 it is possible to root without tripping knox. On 4.4.2 it isn't.
Edit- Here searched a little for you and found a way to upgrade to 4.4.2 with root and not trip knox binary counter.. Knew it was there but didn't know how since I rooted and tripped knox 5 mins after getting the phone...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49935779&postcount=488
2. Read the return to stock guided linked in my sig, follow it to upgrade to 4.4.2
3. There are some s5 apps that have been ported to note 3 in the themes and apps section, check it out
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
danube100 said:
Hi,
I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 as a birthday gift and I was using an iPhone 5 before this.
I have a few questions which I would like to ask as a complete noob on Samsung and Android...
1) I wanted to know about rooting....if I root my Note 3, I read that the warranty becomes void but is there any way to root it without losing warranty?
2) I am currently running Android 4.3 Jellybean, is there anyway to update it to Kitkat as until now my country did not get the kitkat update? I am currently living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
3) Will there be an S5 Camera app for the note 3 as I hate the default camera app on my note 3 and would like to get a better default camera app?
Thanks
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1) You can root without tripping Knox ( loose warranty ) provided that the last 3 digit of your phone's firmware is MJ3 or below ( few people though post that MJ4 can be rooted using Kingoapp without tripping Knox but can't be sure about that ).
2) It can be updated to Kitkat using non-carrier specific firmware
3) Check the Themes And Apps section for an S5 camera.
edit: Khizar beat me to it by few minutes
thahim said:
I can only reply to one question.
To update your firmware goto sammobile.com download the proper firmware on your computer.
Use odin to flash it to your device.
Search xda for detailed info.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005
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Khizar said:
All of these questions could have been answred with some reading but anyways...
1. On 4.3 it is possible to root without tripping knox. On 4.4.2 it isn't.
Edit- Here searched a little for you and found a way to upgrade to 4.4.2 with root and not trip knox binary counter.. Knew it was there but didn't know how since I rooted and tripped knox 5 mins after getting the phone...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49935779&postcount=488
2. Read the return to stock guided linked in my sig, follow it to upgrade to 4.4.2
3. There are some s5 apps that have been ported to note 3 in the themes and apps section, check it out
Sent From My SM-N9005 To All You Wonder Nobodies!!
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Hey Khizar,
Thanks mate for helping me out. I want to first upgrade my device to 4.4.2 and then root it to install the Samsung Galaxy S5 Camera App along with some other phone camera app (if possible)...don't care about warranty that much but it would be nice if it was possible to still keep the warranty if needed in the future and install these apps....
Anyways I was reading the thread from your signature and something about Bootloader being locked was mentioned if updated from JB to KK...what does that mean?
I have more questions as I am such a big noob as this is my first time using an Android Phone but first I want to upgrade it to Kitkat
hey_joe said:
1) You can root without tripping Knox ( loose warranty ) provided that the last 3 digit of your phone's firmware is MJ3 or below ( few people though post that MJ4 can be rooted using Kingoapp without tripping Knox but can't be sure about that ).
2) It can be updated to Kitkat using non-carrier specific firmware
3) Check the Themes And Apps section for an S5 camera.
edit: Khizar beat me to it by few minutes
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Hey hey_joe,
thanks for the reply mate...from where do I get the non-carrier specific firmware for my note 3..
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
You should also be aware that there is no way to reinstall any 4.3 firmware after you've flashed 4.4.2 (Kitkat).
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You should also be aware that there is no way to reinstall any 4.3 firmware after you've flashed 4.4.2 (Kitkat).
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Thanks B3311. Yup I am not worried about reinstalling the 4.3 firmware since I will be on the latest 4.4.2.
Yay!!!!!Finally after several tries...I was able to Flash my phone to 4.4.2 Kitkat....
Hey guys....
I just wanted to know that apart from themer....are there any apps that apply theme to the full phone including the lock screen and has much more themes as compared to themer?
Cheers
Hi,
I rooted Note 3 with towelroot recently and my knox is still 0 and would like to keep it that way. Would also like to keep all my settings and apps if possible too. I haven't flashed any roms or anything like that. Only thing I've done is grant some of my apps root access and downloaded an app that required root (which since then I've uninstalled). Now however I see a new firmware update is available for my Note 3 and would like to update to it. I'm sorta new to the Android scene, so don't know where to start to do this, so would appreciate any guidance.
Is there also anything I should do while on root before I unroot?
Thanks
@XLAAX you dont need to unroot to upgrade firmware. Use odin method to upgrade it.
You will find it on sammobile
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
thahim said:
@XLAAX you dont need to unroot to upgrade firmware. Use odin method to upgrade it.
You will find it on sammobile
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
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So what will happen when I unroot using this? Will the phone be unrooted again or will it keep root? Also will knox be tripped using this method?
XLAAX said:
So what will happen when I unroot using this? Will the phone be unrooted again or will it keep root? Also will knox be tripped using this method?
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Do you want to unroot or do you want to upgrade firmware?
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
thahim said:
Do you want to unroot or do you want to upgrade firmware?
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
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Hmm, I was under the impression that you need to unroot your phone to upgrade the firmware. If this isnt the case, then no real need to unroot I suppose.
What about Android L? Will I need to unroot for that? (Realise you can't predict such a thing, but has there ever been a case where you needed to unroot for an android firmware?)
EDIT: Oh and for future knowledge, how should I handle OTA updates? Should I not update that way if I'm rooted?
XLAAX said:
Hmm, I was under the impression that you need to unroot your phone to upgrade the firmware. If this isnt the case, then no real need to unroot I suppose.
What about Android L? Will I need to unroot for that? (Realise you can't predict such a thing, but has there ever been a case where you needed to unroot for an android firmware?)
EDIT: Oh and for future knowledge, how should I handle OTA updates? Should I not update that way if I'm rooted?
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I dont know about towel root I used cf auto root and I upgraded to 4.4.2 after rooting.
But I am sure there is no need to unroot in any case.
Android L ia not yet been out for note 3.
Sent from Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005
Is it possible to unroot my galaxy note 4 canadian variant get it back to stock and reverse knox counter
Unroot and back to stock.... Sure.
But once knox has been tripped that's it.. Not going back
No one has cracked this yet to perform the knox counter rollback on these newer phones
Note 4 also...but n-910G
ditchqueen1952 said:
Is it possible to unroot my galaxy note 4 canadian variant get it back to stock and reverse knox counter
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Hi I like to know if you did get back to unrooted stock ROM? I alos have a rooted Note 4.4.4. I would like to get OTA 5.0.1 when it finally does come out for the sm-n910G varient. I just dont know how to get back to stock. Any help is good, & thx in advance.
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Hi I like to know if you did get back to unrooted stock ROM? I alos have a rooted Note 4.4.4. I would like to get OTA 5.0.1 when it finally does come out for the sm-n910G varient. I just dont know how to get back to stock. Any help is good, & thx in advance.
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Go to sammobile and download a firmware for you variant, use ODIN to flash it from your PC.
Ashatar said:
Go to sammobile and download a firmware for you variant, use ODIN to flash it from your PC.
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did it wipe my data? should i install all apps new?
i'm on 501 and want back to get OTA updates.
creonx said:
did it wipe my data? should i install all apps new?
i'm on 501 and want back to get OTA updates.
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I would recommend wiping your data before you flash your firmware again since you are rooted.
Oh man -,- i think it's possible with not losing my data
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