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[Q] Root Attempt after OTA - ODIN Failed (FAIL! Auth)- Secure Check Fail Cache

This has been a long day...
I previously rooted my N900V Note 3 using the Root_de_la_Vega method. Everything was fine until last night when I stupidly accepted the OTA update from Verizon. I lost root because I forgot to persist Super User. Without thinking I started to reroot using the original Root_de_la_Vega method. The ODIN attempt failed.
This is the message stream from ODIN:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Root_de_la_Vega.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also, on the top of my Note 3 it says SECURE CHECK FAIL : cache
My phone will now only boot into ODIN download screen, and gives me the message: "Firmware upgrade encountered as issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again."
My guess is that I have tried to flash/download a mismatched ROM.
Any suggestions on how to get past the ODIN boot screen and back into normal operation?
Any help would be appreciated, obviously...

Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516667
Flash the pit
ANYBODY ELSE ON MJ7 DO NOT TRY FLASHING BACK TO MI9 OR DE LA VEGA OR THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.

NeoMagus said:
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516667
Flash the pit
ANYBODY ELSE ON MJ7 DO NOT TRY FLASHING BACK TO MI9 OR DE LA VEGA OR THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.
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How/where do I find the PIT file?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380

NeoMagus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
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Freak man, thank you so much.
So if I wanted to get root back, I would flash the VRUBMJ7 file, and then go through the de la vega method again?

cmubigguy said:
Freak man, thank you so much.
So if I wanted to get root back, I would flash the VRUBMJ7 file, and then go through the de la vega method again?
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NO, using the old software with new update will just brick your phone again... Dont do it.
The only root method once on the new update is not condoned by XDA at the moment but if you do some searching youre sure to find it

NeoMagus said:
NO, using the old software with new update will just brick your phone again... Dont do it.
The only root method once on the new update is not condoned by XDA at the moment but if you do some searching youre sure to find it
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I guess I'll just wait for a safe way to root post-OTA. I can live with no root for a while. Thanks for helping out, I shot you some cash for your time and not making me feel like a complete idiot.

I rooted after OTA with something that rhymes with bingo. Had no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

goldy253 said:
I rooted after OTA with something that rhymes with bingo. Had no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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goldy253 said:
I rooted after OTA with something that rhymes with bingo. Had no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3
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I just tried what rhymes with bingo, and it didn't work. It's likely because I just took the OTA straight away without using Kies or unrooting through SU. What was your unroot/re-root method?

I did a full unroot before doing and used it. When it was done it had said it failed (not supported), but supersu had actually been installed and was in the app drawer. Used it to get safestrap installed then flashed the good supersu binary from chainfire's site to get rid of the bad one

NeoMagus said:
I did a full unroot before doing and used it. When it was done it had said it failed (not supported), but supersu had actually been installed and was in the app drawer. Used it to get safestrap installed then flashed the good supersu binary from chainfire's site to get rid of the bad one
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When I try to flash the updated SuperSU files, I get a "Failed to verify whole file signature" error and it aborts. Thoughts?

cmubigguy said:
When I try to flash the updated SuperSU files, I get a "Failed to verify whole file signature" error and it aborts. Thoughts?
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Do you have the newest safestrap apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
it went thru without an issue for me might be worth posting in that thread

NeoMagus said:
Do you have the newest safestrap apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
it went thru without an issue for me might be worth posting in that thread
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Do now. It turns out I needed to reboot my laptop after I installed Kango.
I'm back rooted!

I wasn't previously rooted. I took the OTA then rooted with bingo. Then installed safe strap with no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

NeoMagus said:
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516667
Flash the pit
ANYBODY ELSE ON MJ7 DO NOT TRY FLASHING BACK TO MI9 OR DE LA VEGA OR THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.
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This worked for me, I flashed the pit for MJ7 and was able to get out of soft brick

Had the same issue, resolved with .pit solution above. Can we include a note in the N900V Root de la Vega instructions? IE: If you have update to Baseband version N900VRUBMJ7, attempting to flash through Odin will fail on cache writing.

I had the exact same problem as OP. Tried to follow steps, kind of got lost.
So, I was able to unbrick the phone using Odin with VZW_32gb.pit. It boots up fine now, I'm still on MJ7. No root. So, how do you get your root back from this point? I can't use safestrap since no root. Kingo doesn't work either -- if my phone is fully booted, it can't connect to it; if I'm in vol-down/home/power mode, Kingo tries, but fails.

kalagula said:
I had the exact same problem as OP. Tried to follow steps, kind of got lost.
So, I was able to unbrick the phone using Odin with VZW_32gb.pit. It boots up fine now, I'm still on MJ7. No root. So, how do you get your root back from this point? I can't use safestrap since no root. Kingo doesn't work either -- if my phone is fully booted, it can't connect to it; if I'm in vol-down/home/power mode, Kingo tries, but fails.
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After you install Kango, don't enter the download mode, just boot the phone as normal and make sure USB debugging is on. Attach the phone to Kango, and it will download and install the necessary drivers. Once those are done, you can attempt to root, but it likely won't take. Restart your computer, and then reattach the phone. Try to root method again, and it should work. That's what worked for me.

cmubigguy said:
Try to root method again, and it should work.
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Yeah, mine just sits there for a while, after which it says "ROOT failed! NotSupport". Bummer!
Edit: after 5 tries, it worked. Still got the ROOT failed error, but I did get root! Thanks for your help.

[ROM][Guide][FULL ODIN FILES][ATT][OC1][OTA with KEEP ROOT][Soft Brick FIX]

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Stock AT&T Galaxy Note 3 ​
Update Software for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900A)
How to updated to OC2 if your OTA failed
1. Download and unzip and copy this Folder to OC1 stock root backup to your TWRP backup folder,
\TWRP\BACKUPS\0b70b440\N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup
2. Copy OC1 kernel recovery installer to your sdcard SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
*** You can also go ahead and copy Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03[1].apk and NC2 Flasher to your sdcard ***
3 Download the OC2 OTA 2400258.cfg
rename the 2400258.cfg OC2 to 2400258.zip and copy to your sdcard
4 Install the OC1 backup,
N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup.zip
5. Install OC1 Kernel
SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
6. (I did a factory wipe , but Warning you will loose UserData settings and Apps you installed) You might try without but if you had a custom SystemUI and Touchwiz as I did it might FC because you have setting in Userdata pertaining to the Custom apps that you will over write with the OC1 backup.
7. Select Reboot and then select Recovery to boot to stock recovery and install as a update from external storage. mine installed with no issues.
8. To get safe strap back working Download and copy Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03[1].apk to sdcard (if you have not done yet)
9. Download and copy NC2 Flasher by benwaffle
10. Install Safestrap-HLTEATT-NC2-3.75-B03, run app and install recovery ( do not press reboot to recovery, it will only take you to stock recovery)
11. Install NC2 Flasher app and then use it to boot to recovery.
12. Do a backup of your new OC2
Now you can customized and do what you want
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
How to updated to OC2 with a SafeStrap OC2 Backup (rooted)
1. Download the following stock-2015-08-14--10-18-08 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2.zip SafeStrap Backup
Unzip stock-2015-08-14--10-18-08 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2.zip and copy the stock-2015-08-14--10-18-08 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2 folder to your SafeStrap backup folder, should look like this,(your number might be diffrent)
\SAMSUNG-SM-N900A\Card\TWRP\BACKUPS\0b70b440\stock-2015-08-14--10-18-08 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2
https://mega.nz/#!6INyVRAY!Jjbp7xv2MFNb2Zf7vSEWVxoqG2S9EzJ3HojWampyado
3. Download and copy to sdcard the OC2 firmware SM-N900A_N900AATTEOC2_Firmware_Recovery-Flashable.zip UPDATED now has OC2 Recovery
https://mega.nz/#!iF8xBS6Z!XQNgLscWM5SOOddlkunQYBCQp2QO03raEMN91sF1g34
4. Do a factory wipe while in recovery, especially if your coming from a custom rom. (Highly recommend doing to prevent boot Fail and file FC's)
5. Install (restore) backup stock-2015-08-14--10-18-08 LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC2
6. Install the SM-N900A_N900AATTEOC2_Firmware_Recovery-Flashable.zip
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
OC2 Fix's and ADD-ON'S Install with a SafeStrap
Many Thanks to @Ticklefish for his TickleMyAndroid Modding tool Check it out !!..
OC2 Modem Recovery Flashable ( you must have OC1 modem for OTA modem Patch to work)
SM-N900A_N900AATTEOC2_Modem_Recovery-Flashable.zip (3.68 MB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3484080&stc=1&d=1443054905
Remember_WIFI_ATT_OC2_Lollipop_Note3.zip Install to remeber the WiFi password when you reboot your phone
https://mega.nz/#!jJMC3YAZ!1BtH0zv70nDZMgF2jcPNGdwFeBk8kcd6FjBqYnE7oxU
UPDATED Deletes the Knox files and stops the “Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes.” Thanks @Hitmizzle
SafeStrap_OC2_Lollipop_Knox_Remover.zip
https://mega.nz/#!mYMAlQAB!lTGAIgOe0h-o-o6MntlkBnuP0L2-VsBho8Y6MD_i2_M
ATT_N900AUCUEOC2_StageFright_Files_recovery_installer.zip (For those on OC1 who want the fixed lib files)
https://mega.nz/#!7IdAGDAR!UZr1IbpvHIxm_SckOHOejqWcAdHfjKLO5hpC27c_-V4
ATT_OC2_Lollipop_Stock_5x6_TouchWizHome_K_Installer.zip Home Screen and App Drawer is 5x6
https://mega.nz/#!iMtG3ZCI!q9d41592Ii4LGG8fYuHdOC_cLaTOc9ShPM6D0E-OlhY
Unzip SafeStrap_Lollipop Debloater.zip, edit updater-script and delete anything you want to keep
rezip and install with safestrap to remove Bloat Stuff
Original Script Developer : @Kushan02 Aroma Installer
SafeStrap installer by carl1961
SafeStrap_Lollipop Debloater.zip
https://mega.nz/#!rV9HWYJS!d1o0HzGeMBLLUPQZ6cyR8kLucowawpdFhGEbSHTxTF0
Aroma Installer Script Developer : @Kushan02 Use FlashFire to install
Aroma_Lollipop_Debloater_by_Kushan02_signed.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3263174&stc=1&d=1429071215
ATT_A8 Boot_Animations_Recovery_Installer.zip 1.2 MB
https://mega.nz/#!6VUizaSA!jl3YYeLmx6W_cbiL801rw5_dVImzyOo6qgoBlxRgVtY
ATT_A8__Note3_Weather_Recovery_Installer.zip 28.5 MB
https://mega.nz/#!GJ8imbjA!0OnF1mTdgQLQ3CLMQz6vZ0iYEzv6LdePDtSkXWP1fQ0
ATT_A8_Recovery_SBrowser_3.0.38_Installer.zip 29.2 MB
https://mega.nz/#!aFEHEIRD!rKxCLWpUUTBxCjZ0MpRibqoYpAccPo8Wn9SxvTO7a9o
ATT_A8_Sounds_Recovery_Installer.zip 8.5 MB
https://mega.nz/#!uBEBVCoC!A6x5VnuxI95dlIFtsZiEQW9mLAJ6kriTPT17FGdT7Gs
A8_Wallpapers_copy_to_sdcard.zip 5.8 MB Use Gallery to get them
https://mega.nz/#!3EM23SrK!FJyhQc1d6Zs2b98y7g8D5ax2qoukBKBT7_7G6fOBMnM
Remove_A8_Wallpapers_from_sdcard.zip 120 KB
https://mega.nz/#!7NcFgLTD!6M3uPY7zBZBd0jxhAh2vJx-mXRAXk20B5kjFbLhH_7c
Android_6_Nexus6_Bootanimation-recovery-flashable.zip 4.5 MB
https://mega.nz/#!DZt3TJgI!G0HX30FxgXjfiVvBg4bEmCrqmqLO0nqmuB_c4QNDios
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ATT-LRX21V-N900AUCUEOC1 LOLLIPOP
UPDATING TO LOLLIPOP AND KEEPING ROOT
FIRST DO THIS
1. You must have Safestrap Recovery working (you can boot to safestrap) If Not go to NC2 Files and Install NC2 Odin Files and get safestrap working.
2. First Do a TWRP Backup if you have not done one.
3. download below files and copy to your SDCARD
"N900A_NL1_Stock_Rooted_Backup" from [How-To] Root N900AUCUDNL1 4.4.4 (12-24-2014) THANKS !!! @muniz_ri and copy to your TWRP backup folder (here is my TWRP Folder TWRP\BACKUPS\0b70b440\N900A_NL1_Stock_Rooted_Backup
SM-N900A_NL1_Firmware_Recovery-Flashable.zip
N900A_NL1-OC1-KeepRoot_OTA.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip THANKS !!! @Chainfire
SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
1. Boot to safestrap recovery, Press Wipe and slide the slider to ok the wipe.
2. Restore Backup N900A_NL1_Stock_Rooted_Backup This gives us rooted NL1
3. Without leaving Recovery install SM-N900A_NL1_Firmware_Recovery-Flashable.zip This installs the NL1 firmware (or N900A_NL1-OC1-KeepRoot_OTA.zip will fail)
4. Without leaving Recovery install N900A_NL1-OC1-KeepRoot_OTA.zip
5. Without leaving Recovery install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip to update SuperSu for Lollipop
6. Without leaving Recovery install SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip to boot to New Lollipop Update.
Thanks to @muniz_ri
I compared his N900A_NC2-NJ5-KeepRoot_OTA.zip to original NJ5 OTA and seen what files he changed and did the same to OC1 OTA
Installing LOLLIPOP with Root Using TWRP Backup Of LOLLIPOP OC1 OTA
FIRST DO THIS
1. You must have Safestrap Recovery working (you can boot to safestrap) If Not go to NC2 File below and Install NC2 Odin Files and get safestrap working.
2. Do a TWRP Backup if you have not done one.
1. Download all your files needed and copy to SDCARD
N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup.zip (unzip and copy folder to TWRP backup folder)
UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip
SM-N900A_OC1_Firmware_Recovery-Flashable.zip 49.0 MB
SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
1. Unzip N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup.zip and copy to your TWRP backup folder (here is my TWRP Folder TWRP\BACKUPS\0b70b440\N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup
2. Odin install the NL1 Firmware.. Bootloader, Modem and Recovery (If your not Running NL1 and your on NC2 ) (just install AP recovery, BL bootloader and CP modem)
3. Boot to safestrap recovery, Press Wipe and slide the slider to ok the wipe.
4. Restore the backup "N900A_OC1_Lollipop_Stock_Rooted_Backup"
5. Without leaving Recovery install the SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_OC1_Firmware_Recovery-Flashable.zip
6. Without leaving Recovery install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip to update SuperSu for Lollipop
7. Without leaving Recovery install SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip to boot to New Lollipop Update.
8. Press Reboot to boot Your New OTA with Root
UPDATE:
Thanks to @benwaffle for NC2 Flasher and figuring out how to flash kernel in Safestrap recovery
Booting safestrap and using recovery without a PC
NC2 Flasher by benwaffle
From 4.4.4 Rom's
install and give SuperSU rights, Press "Flash NC2 Kernel" kernel will install. then press OK to Reboot , or use your back arrow if your not ready to reboot. @benwaffle Latest UPDATE app is AWESOME!!
SM-N900A_N900AUCUEOC1_KERNEL_Recovery-Flashable.zip
SM-N900A_NL1_KERNEL_RecoveryFlashable.zip
Download and copy recovery installable kernel installer to sdcard, after your finished in safestrap (installing 4.4.4 rom's or add-on's Install the kernel of choice) the installer will copy boot.img to your internal sdcard and flashboot.sh will install Kernel
Using Odin and PC to install kernels
NC2-NL1-Kernel-Switch-Odin_v3.09.zip 17.8 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!WF8wgbhS!sBP6TAvjULq1wxZn21hbzMHvWGPxH75N8ceaa20kFaw
LOLLIPOP Fix's
Remember_WIFI_AT&T_Lollipop_Note3.zip (123.7 KB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3249092&stc=1&d=1428363383
com.google.process.gapps FC pop up FIX
package name is com.google.android.gms
Lollipo_ATT_com.google.process.gapps_FC_fix_Removed_Recovery_Installer.zip (174.3 KB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3292062&d=1430519896
LOLLIPOP BloatWare Remover's
ATT_Bloatware_Remover_Recovery_installer.zip 176 KB
https://mega.co.nz/#!WFNHHDaK!kjySXsGE-Bw2YMZPxVQrySJNe948iM9nqPgDabZmY0s
Aroma Installers Running on AT&T Note3 Require @Chainfire FlashFire to run Aroma
Aroma_Debloater_by_Kushan02_signed ( I just replaced with a working update-binary-installer for FlashFire) All credit to @Kushan02 for his debloater
Aroma_Lollipop_Debloater_by_Kushan02_signed.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3263174&stc=1&d=1429071215
ATT_Lollipop_Stock_FlashLight_Volume-UP_Toggle_Installer.zip 24.7 MB Thanks to @kmokhtar79 Original Thread
https://mega.co.nz/#!idlgSbIY!WQw0jgX7MH5bwqkw6Z2T-AsN-1FPBHGpTHvFXufeKFw
LOLLIPOP S6 ADD-ON'S
ATT_Albe95_S5_TouchWiz-S6_Theme_Recovery_Installer.zip 22.0 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!OFM2jY4I!IYx2elvl6XTLsWZgqmKbpF2METcPDLaoBRPutazhpgw
ATT_Albe95_N4_TouchWiz-S6_Theme_Recovery_Installer.zip 22.5 MB 5x5 Icon grid and smaller icon's
https://mega.co.nz/#!7YFGQZAD!HO0IeW8X55dyoupuUwL5xjD_whhBbN2PaI8V6VUVtNI
ATT_S5 Lollipop Message App_Installer.zip 6.1 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!XINg3LZa!JTUEvNIT9PNG7wlxKEs_eoTwWKWACXrfVYAcKEAF-LI
ATT_S6_SBrowser_Installer.zip 29.1 MB ported by Manh_IT
https://mega.co.nz/#!SYVQnaTa!MZSVN-AB-XM7ETd2XHE8dLsWZcq0tA39dScyKgWPeoo
ATT_S6_SecMyFiles2015_Installer.zip 2.8 MB Ported by @mohnishkat
https://mega.co.nz/#!qIdjVSrZ!Fe6m-a1aQv2_15pLX8RMk1dWiOqbJ_Rcpwt7A4i2Bj0
ATT_S6_Weather_Installer.zip 35.2 MB Ported by @mohnishkat
https://mega.co.nz/#!7YtFXDJA!hR6dd5nNrBpSG-mhXKV1rU56k8cPibsMPxSyrJg_uKw
ATT_S6_alemtro_Weather_No-Shaddow_Installer.zip 35.5 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!qNkFlIoC!LG3ReiaMOjHHJ1YgqY1R7_cLuClAQfJCPbT2Vh62nMU
ATT_S6_SecCalculator_Installer.zip 390 KB Posted by @mohnishkat
https://mega.co.nz/#!rEUF3ZqB!omn91fDAA-PD0zR3agvbPdgzQVqRW6JmZKur3T69jZg
ATT_S6_SamsungIME_Installer.zip 6.9 MB ported by Manh_IT @Manh_IT
https://mega.co.nz/#!aVMjCI5R!tfZwkP5Jdra2GEbQ5lyFyFaRPGvN4-CELG-12JPQoPc
ATT_S6_Music_Installer.zip 2.0 MB Posted by @mohnishkat
https://mega.co.nz/#!KRU30CZa!Pkf9nEQ4H7pnb-U-Jg6doZ6T61kBhj4PJ9OtCLPTGTc
ATT_S6_SPlanner_by_Manh_IT_Recovery_Installer.zip 4.1 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!fUE0SJ4D!oCdn9MEvalm0RAqqcFWcMTN2hG1ta6hU5I1VKEEloE0

Guides
Thanks to @Walter.White Original Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/100-stock-lollipop-5-0-n900aucueoc1-t3069609
Thanks to Anonymous Source
Build Number: N900AUCUEOC1/N900AATTEOC1/N900AUCUEOC1
Backup anything important you might have on your phone before proceeding any further
Odin: 3.10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Individual/Wipe Tars
AP Slot AFH (MD5: 52a7be63a94f034d7d285d046e06420f)
BL Slot AFH (MD5: 40b3395b138ef8c657089a29df1239fb)
CP Slot AFH (MD5: 59476097cb52e6672e3a5302a10d5093)
CSC Slot AFH (MD5: cde59a77b4d45c62869a5dd318233a69)
All-in-one/Non-Wipe Tars.
AP Slot AFH (MD5: 55d66efab12932ac7d64e83951d28a5b)
Download/Odin Mode Flash Counter after OC1 update: S2, T2, R2, A3, P2.....
GOOD NEWS..... Downgrade to NL1/NC2 still possible!!!!!​
UPDATE NL1 [How-To] Root N900AUCUDNL1 4.4.4 (12-24-2014) Tanks!!! to @muniz_ri
Please Thank muniz_ri he is very talented with code and does all this work blind (without a note 3) he has polity corrected me more than once
[How-To] Install & Root N900AUCUDNJ5 @muniz_ri
SafeStrap NL1 ROM Installer
AT&T ROOT,BUSYBOX,INIT.D Safestrap Recovery Install NL1 ROM
Odin Install's UPDATED from @Walter.White Thanks!!
AT&T [100% Stock] KitKat 4.4.4 (N900AUCUDNL1) Odin Tars download these for safekeeping Thanks to @Walter.White (don't forget to press thank's button)
Kernel http://d-h.st/fvW
Modem http://d-h.st/F2q http://d-h.st/o2F
N900AATTDNL1_FIRMWARE.zip 48.0 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!fctiwLaa!_ljwhXkj-lWyRe11zdwHK6EedsQikmfJDb35q-A1gPc
Thanks!! @larrybigbid for Donation
]*****************************************************************************************************NC2 Files ******************************************************************************************************
Installing ODIN
1. You do NOT have to unroot or remove anything from your phone
2. DOWNLOAD>>>>>>>>N900AUCUCNC2 ODIN Files @BlackRam1500 THANKS!!
HLTE_USA_ATT.pit
Media Fire Link's
AP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 Mirror Link Mega
BL_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 Mirror LinkMega
CP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 Mirror Link Mega
CSC_ATT_N900AATTCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 Mirror LinkMega
N900AUCUCNC2_N900AATTCNC2_N900AUCUCNC2_HOME.tar.md5 Mirror LinkMega
Links from @andygev35 Thanks !!!
Here's a direct link to the Odin files. No ad-filled file hosting site nonsense, bandwidth throttling etc...
AP AP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
BL
BL_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP
CP_N900AUCUCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC
CSC_ATT_N900AATTCNC2_722276_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
All-in-One N900AUCUCNC2_N900AATTCNC2_N900AUCUCNC2_HOME.tar.md5
Odin_3.09.zip
3. Boot into Download Mod and install Odin file's
4. Root with Towel Root
MIRROR LINK
5. Install BusyBox
MIRROR LINK
6. Install SafeStraphttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978​ MIRROR LINK
Samsung USB Driver (needed for ODIN)
(If you have weird issues, use the HLTE_USA_ATT.pit file (this reformat's the phone) But this does not touch your Internal sdcard
Warning !! Never Use the Pit file without installing all the firmware and software
If you want your internal sdcard OEM wiped, Boot into stock recovery and do a factory wipe WARNING!! you will loose all your Pictures and files on your Internal sdcard
Odin One File Install
Odin One File Install With Pit File ( Re-formats Your Phone Partitions)
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Odin 4 File Install Will be Completely OEM NC2
WARNING!! you will loose all your Pictures and files on your Internal sdcard
Odin 4 File Install
Odin 4 File Install With Pit File ( Re-formats Your Phone Partitions)
DOWNLOAD>>>>>>>>N900AUCUCNC2 ODIN Files @BlackRam1500 THANKS!!​
NL1-NJ5-files-to-root.zip 9.0 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!DIthBTBI!ClUC-5vCmoeys0byH9pcQfStcgH921m3_qsj4cc7_zY (busybox,Safestrap and tr.apk in one zip to copy to sdcard)

I'm on nc2. My phone isn't stuck in download mode. Can I use this method ?

Note 3 Secret CODES Great for testing your phone
Found these codes and tested working on my Note 3 N9005 : Original Thread thanks to @xdm9mm
*#06# -- To check IMEI No.
*#9090# -- Diagnostic Configuration
*#1234# -- to check software version of phone.
*#272*IMEI# -- Reset User data + Change Sales Code
*#12580*369# -- to check software and hardware information.
*#0228# -- Battery status (ADC, RSSI reading)
*2767*3855# -- Full factory reset (Don’t dial it does not ask you to confirm unless you have problem)
*#0*# -- This Code shows Screen Test Menu (LCD Test Menu) Hidden Menu
*#7353# -- Self Test Mode (2nd Hidden Menu)
thanks to vndnguyen for the following:
*#34971539# Camera firmware check/update
*#2263# Service Mode - Baseband selection
*#9900# SysDump
*#0011# Service Mode - Radio parameters
*#0808# USB Settings
*#2222# Service Mode - FTA HW Version
*#1111# Service Mode - FTA SW Version
shortcutmaster.lite
Description
Shortcut Master is a powerful tool for creating, capture, searching... shortcut. It can reveal any hidden shortcuts, hidden secret codes... in your device.
Updating Instructions
If You Looking For STOCK UrDroid Custom ROM Go Here​
THIS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO TOOK THE NC2 BOOTLOADER (A3) , OR IF YOU WANT TO UPGRADE TO NB2
DO NOT INSTALL IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR OLDER BOOTLOADER !! YOU CANNOT GO BACK !!
If you or stuck at the Download Mode screen because of a bad OTA install, want to just update,want to return phone to factory or for just a Unknown or (I'm not telling) reason it happened
For those who cannot get back to NC2 and MJ5 from a boot issue.
Then You can install this Leaked N900AUCECMGL KitKat that designgears Posted, to get your phone back up running, Then install the NC2 Firmware, to replace MLG firmware
You Cannot Use this Copy of MLG KitKat to down-grade to 4.3
Once You Updated to NC2 KitKat You cannot go back, You are burn to fuse 3
SW REV Check Fail [aboot] Fused 3 Binary 2
User's Comment's​
KuRuPtIoN said:
Hey, I finally got a chance to do what you said, my phone took the ota with no problems at all and fixed the issues I was having. Thanks a lot!
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K-Alzwayed said:
This thread saved my butt two nights ago. Soft bricked my phone and this got me back and running. I'd say this is the other "restore to mj5" thread. I had no ROM on my phone and rebooted then got stuck on galaxy note 3 screen. It's even way easier than the restore to mj5 method. Thank you so much, Carl!
If you have a fix that you think would help users, please share it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793441
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larrybigbid said:
I got it installed!!!! I had to start over from the very beginning and it worked. Thanks for the help. I'm factory now.
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carl1961 said:
since you did the MGL odin ver 2, you need to just odin install the NC2 firmware to replace MGL's apnhlos
NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_3 already had the correct NC2 firmware except the recovery, OTA will patch the recovery
also next time You have trouble with busybox uninstalling, just reboot the phone it will finish, when you try againg it shows it not installed, busybox app bug
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Makman20 said:
Thanks man!!! back on stock %100. i should of read the OP better,
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dieselford said:
My device was still on mj5. I used Odin and MLG ap and bl to run kk. I was able to revert to jb at anytime with a quick Odin flash. I now have used Carl's guide and upgraded to full NC2. I can no longer return to jb but the system seems to run better now and battery life is much better!
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Many thanks to ALL who helped and also provided files and firmware
@larrybigbid for NICE Donation and testing the OTA update
@jreed3786 for last NON modified NC2 backup files (except for the needed Safestrap , BusyBox and ROOT)
@K-Alzwayed for previous NC2 backup files (that fixed missing bin file)
@bri315317 For letting Us use his build.prop that get's Custom NC2 rom's running
@Walter.White for modem.bin and for LOT'S of advice and knowing how to get needed info and firmware
@1Zero3forlife for recovery and NON-HLOS.bin without his help OTA would not have worked
@MrFhenix How he said it could be done After taking the NC2 bootloader!
If I missed anyone please let me know
How to FIX a soft brick or Upgrade to NC2 Click HERE
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How to get NC2 OTA Update installed.
Video Installing AT&T NC2 OTA in 12 minutes !!
AP_N900AUCECNC2_FIRMWARE.tar.md5.zip Mirror MEGA Mirror>>>>>>>>Firmware Needed to install with odin so OTA works MD5 Number 5704164AAE4F65C5A86840F99C2B0823
ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_ROOT_OTA.zip >>> Stock NC2 Safestrap Recovery installer For OTA to work MD5 Number 38B9BAE5282AFAF53F7419130B800980
2400258.zip NC2 OTA Installer MD5 Number 0754E71B5DC1959497956243F295F89C MediaFire Link
2400258.zip NC2 OTA Installer MD5 Number 0754E71B5DC1959497956243F295F89C Mega Link
2400258.zip NC2 OTA Installer MD5 Number 0754E71B5DC1959497956243F295F89C Mega Link
Check Your downloads MD5 number
E01039EBEFC6AA6C7931D7467AF04057.......NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_3.zip
38B9BAE5282AFAF53F7419130B800980.......ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_ROOT_OTA.zip
5704164AAE4F65C5A86840F99C2B0823.......AP_N900AUCECNC2_FIRMWARE.tar.md5.zip
0754E71B5DC1959497956243F295F89C.......2400258.zip
Warning!!
Save pictures and personal files from Internal sdcard, Internal sdcard will be wiped !!
For those who took MLG Original Leaked KitKat firmware, You need to Odin install AP_N900AUCECNC2_FIRMWARE.tar.md5.zip For OTA to Work.
The OTA installer will patch your recovery to NC2
For those with NB4 or MJ5 and want to Upgrade to NC2 GO HERE then come back
Before Starting !!
YOU MUST Have SafeStrap Recovery installed.
You must have NC2 firmware installed.
1.copy 2400258.zip last OTA to external sdcard
2.copy ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_ROOT_OTA.zip to external sdcard ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_ROOT_OTA.zip is made from TWRP backup from jreed3786 stock phone, with supersu
3.copy also busybox, safestrap 3.75 to external sd card ( You need them to remove safestrap recovery afterATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_ROOT_OTA.zip Install's )
4. Install ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_ROOT_OTA.zip This removes old ROM and installs all file needed by OTA installer
5. REMEMBER !!! For those with MJ5 and Safestrap 3.71 After phone reboots, boot into download mode and install the NC2 Firmware above (AP_N900AUCECNC2_FIRMWARE.tar.md5.zip)
also make sure you have a copy of SafeStrap 3.75 and BusyBox installer apps on your External SDcard to remove SafeStrap recovery later on...
6.Skip through setting up Rom, used My Files app to install busybox, safestrap 3.75,
7. then install busybox with app,
8. then Uninstall recovery with SafeStrap app,
9. then Uninstall BusyBox with BusyBox app,
10. Go to Application Manager, Uninstall, BusyBox and Safe Strap, Close out Applications manager
11. Use SuperSu to remove root (when supersu complains about knox let it disable it or root won't get removed)
12. verify you have 2400258.zip on external sdcard before you reboot phone, If you do not you will have reboot and put 2400258.zip there.
13. Boot to stock recovery and install the 2400258.zip ( hold Power, Volume UP and menu button until you see blue writing at top of screen then let buttons go)
when it's done your Official Stock Factory NC2
14. Verify by looking at these pictures below they show what 2400258.zip OTA should do.
if you see this picture bellow, then safestrap did not uninstall correctly and replace original e3fsck file.
If you see this picture below, the SuperSu did no uninstall correctly and replace original ddexe
these below show 2400258.zip OTA installing
Do not worry about:
E:unknown volume for path [/sdcard1]
E:unknown volume "/sdcard1"
REMEMBER !!! FOR Those who took MLG Firmware you need to odin install the AP_N900AUCECNC2_FIRMWARE.tar.md5.zip
then do these steps above
If You want STOCK Custom ROM
UrDroid_ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_Rooted_Deodexed_Ver_2
http://www.mediafire.com/?iy3yg4dzw998ncr
UrDroid_ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_Rooted_Odexed_Ver_2
http://www.mediafire.com/?9ml7i8uuin05owq
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Before You Install Read all you can about Installing Odin and stock Recovery on your phone. I am not responsible if anything happens to your device
For those Who Want to Upgrade from NB4 or MJ5 or If You Soft bricked, or who lost or wiped SafeStrap Recovery and cannot reload your rom.
************************************************************************************************************************​Quick Jump Start to Upgrade from NB4,MJ5 or to Recover From A Soft Brick
1 install with odin Mirror [URL="https://mega.co.nz/#!eNsSnZgS!0ZIjPBMXM-wwMYHPOlHyJPAlFLdlS85G3a-i-WRKIAI"]MEGA AP_NC2_FIRMWARE_N900AUCECMLG.tar.md5[/URL] It's inside NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_3.zip
2. after Leaked KitKat boots, skip through setup ( this is just to get your phone back)
3. reboot to download mod and odin install Mirror [URL="https://mega.co.nz/#!yANghRyA!H9lDyxktqrcYcQklLsOEdU_I0zxhdmIGjfkbIg5bU2o"]MEGA AP_N900AUCECNC2_RECOVERY.tar.md5[/URL]
4. Root with Towel Root
5. Install BusyBox
6. Install SafeStrap
7. Install Custom KitKat ROM
(If you have weird issues, use the HLTE_USA_ATT.pit file (this reformat's the phone))
Warning !! Never Use the Pit file without installing all the firmware and software (AP_NC2_FIRMWARE_N900AUCECMLG.tar.md5)
All files install with the one AP_NC2_FIRMWARE_N900AUCECMLG.tar.md5
aboot.mbn,boot.img,modem.bin,NON-HLOS.bin,rpm.mbn,sbl1.mbn,sdi.mbn,tz.mbn Firmware files from NC2 OTA Update, recovery and all other files or from MGL leaked kitkat
Installs:
Stock KitKat rom , All Credit to designgears for uploading Leaked KitKat MLG Rom​
Installing NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_3
Before You Install Read all you can about Installing Odin and stock Recovery on your phone. I am not responsible if anything happens to your device
FAST!! QUICK LINK--MediaFire------------------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMGL_VER_3.zip Mirror MEGA
MD5 Number E01039EBEFC6AA6C7931D7467AF04057​
Check MD5 Number with attached MD5 Checker (Verify a good download)​
--------------------------------------------------------------You can Also USE This Odin Installer For Fast Update to KitKat From Any Previous Firmware And Jump Straight to Custom Rom's-------------------------------------------------------------​
Download Files Explained:
NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_3.zip >>>>>>>NC2 Firmware MLG Recovery MLG ROM odin Installer Use to get a softed bricked Phone working MD5 Number E01039EBEFC6AA6C7931D7467AF04057
AP_N900AUCECNC2_RECOVERY.tar.md5.zip MEGA Mirror Install this after installing AP_NC2_FIRMWARE_N900AUCECMLG.tar.md5 to go straight to installing CUSTOM KK ROM'S, You can skip the OTA ( You would be over writing them anyway with your custom ROM)
tr.apk Used to get ROOT
busy box Needed for Safestrap
safestrap 3.75 Safestrap Recovery for KitKat Rom's
Install and Rooting Video by Face_Plant Thanks !! (Video is for previous Older install)
Face_Plant ROM Install Procedure :good:
1. Download NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_3.zip from the OP (should be ~1.5 gigs)
2. Once the file finishes downloading, right click and select "extract all".
3. Open the extracted folder and click on Odin3 v3.09.
4. Boot into Odin/download mode (volume down/home/power button all at the same time) and plug your phone into your PC (I used the USB 3.0 cable, but any USB cable should work).
5. Load AP_NC2_FIRMWARE_N900AUCECMLG.tar.md5 into the AP slot in Odin, click start, and wait for it to finish.
6. Your phone will boot up. Skip or complete the set up stuff. It's up to you.Odin should say "pass" (Give it time)
7. Root with Towelroot, install BusyBox and Safestrap, and get back to flashing!
Picture's or from previous Install, I will Update soon..
Unzip NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMGL_VER_3.zip to prefered folder
Have phone in Download Mode
Start Odin, Click AP
Select AP_NC2_FIRMWARE_N900AUCECMLG.tar.md5
Make sure your screen looks like photo below, Auto Reboot , F.Reset Time and AP checked, Binary Size = 2360.1MB
Do Not Check Re-Partition (Leave Unchecked)
Click Start if everything is ok
Progress Photo's
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UPDATE!!!!!!​
Video Guide for Installing and Using Safestrap by Face_Plant
Installing Safestrap v3.72 by Face_Plant:good:
1. Download and install Busybox from the Play Store.
2. Download and install Safestrap v3.72
3. Open Safestrap and click on "install recovery"
4. Reboot and you should see a screen with a robot thing on it. Press the button on the lower left of the screen to boot into Safestrap
5. Make a backup of your stock ROM
6. Go to wipe and do a factory reset
7. Go to install and select the ROM you wish to install
8. Reboot after it's done installing
Tips:
1. I recommend saving all backups to your external SD card in case you accidentally wipe your internal storage
2. NEVER USE THE FORMAT DATA FEATURE!!! This will completely wipeout the stock slot on your phone and brick it. You will not be able to boot into Safestrap to recover (ask me how I know....)
You can use the ROM slots, but the reboot menu will not work. You have to pull the battery to shut it down. You will also get notifications that you're running out of storage. I looked at the storage info in settings after getting this notification and it said ~25 gigs were required to run the ROM as opposed to the 6GB or so that's normally required.
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************​ROOT FIX !!
Thanks to geohot
Install N900AATTCNC2_KERNEL.tar.md5 Kernel (3.4.0-722276) with Odin then
Towel Root will work TR.apk
Odin Install
Verify Kernel Install
Verify Root Root Checker
Now You can Install SafeStrap 3.7.2 and install any custom ROM YOU NEED BUSYBOX FOR SAFESTRAP to WORK
Do a factory reset from Safestrap
**************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************​NC2 Stock Recovery Installer
UrDroid_ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_Rooted_Odexed_VER_1.zip
UrDroid_ATT_Stock_KitKat_N900AATTCNC2_Rooted_Deodexed_Ver_1.zip
N900AATTCNC2_BOOTLOADER.tar.md5.zip
N900AATTCNC2_KERNEL.tar.md5.zip
SM-N900A_NC2_Modem.zip Thanks! Walter.White
SM-N900A_NC2_Modem_RecoveryFlashable.zip Thanks! Walter.White
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PREVIOUS VERSION
FAST!! QUICK LINK--AndroidFileHost---------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> NC2_Bootloader_N900AUCECMLG_VER_2.zip
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ORIGINAL VERSION
FAST!! QUICK LINK--MediaFire---------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> NC2_Bootloader_Odin3_Install_N900AUCECMGL.zip MD5 Number 56D40AC23546E015BEE4CDD28094D2C5
FAST!! QUICK LINK--MediaFire---------------------------------------------------------------->>>>>> sec_csc.zip Install with Stock Recovery MD5 Number B40994F984EEE97D5428E4EE96504A2F
First Copy sec_csc.zip to your external SD-Card ( you have to get one if you do not have one)
Then install with ODIN the 4 files from NC2_Bootloader_Odin3_Install_N900AUCECMGL.zip
Make Sure Your ODIN Looks Like the Picture here
After Odin reboots your phone, Immediately Hold Down POWER + MENU + VOLUME UP BUTTON and get into recovery and install sec_csc.zip
You Cannot Use this Copy of MGL KitKat to down-grade to 4.3
Once You Updated to NC2 KitKat Your stuck cannot go back, your are burn to fuse 3
The Only thing changed in the BL_N900AUCECMGL.tar
is the [aboot] file
from the OTA NC2 Update. So this is not a FULL NC2 Firmware
I used sgs2toext4 (created by drphrozen ) to convert cache.img.ext4 to cache.img.ext4.img
then used ext2explore to unpack cache.img.ext4.img
UnPacked You find the sec_csc.zip and command files in it.
command file did this with original Install :
--update_package=CACHE:recovery/sec_csc.zip
--carry_out=csc_factory
--wipe_data
unzipping sec_csc.zip we find security files and AT&T setup
Updater script in META-INF Folder
show_progress(0.100000, 0);
show_progress(0.500000, 0);
package_extract_dir("system", "/system");
But we have to do it manually with stock recovery
System Folder
Tools Used
TAR_MD5_PACKAGER
ext2explore-2.2.71.zip
sgs2toext4.zip

carl1961 said:
why would you want the leaked kitkat? and this version of kit kat might not run
Because you have the full NC2 Firmware
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isn't the mgl firmware is downgradable to 4.3?

xuanphucn said:
isn't the mgl firmware is downgradable to 4.3?
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Not This copy, once you update to OTA kitkat you cannot go back

Nice. Hopefully this will help out people who accidently only updated to NC2 bootloader. By the way, once the full NC2 is released you should flash that so that you can get future OTAs

Walter.White said:
Nice. Hopefully this will help out people who accidently only updated to NC2 bootloader. By the way, once the full NC2 is released you should flash that so that you can get future OTAs
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yes, been watching for it :fingers-crossed:

It works on a bricked Note 3 AT&T after stock KitKat upgrade
Nothing else worked for me - dozens of "unbrick Note 3 AT&T" threads had the same outdated info and files, which the new bootloader of AT&T KitKat would not take. The phone was simply stuck in boot loop - neither system nor recovery would not boot. The only thing I could do was enter the Odin download mode with Volume down + Home + Power keys. Carl helped me with this file, flashed with Odin as described at the start of this thread and my phone started working at once. The system was upgraded to the leaked KitKat Android 4.4.2. My data was not lost nor the phone was reset, even after I flashed sec_csc.zip under recovery (I used adb sideload method, but it's not relevant, flashing from SD card or phone memory would probably work the same).
Thank you again, Carl, for your patience, preparing and uploading this huge file for us!!! You are really a very smart person to figure all of this out and get us out of a tight corner!
Greg
---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 AM ----------
carl1961 said:
yes, been watching for it :fingers-crossed:
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I'll be rather watching for a root method for my phone, and when this is back, will see if I can get CyanogenMod working on my Note 3, or something similar (maybe OmniROM will start supporting it too?) Don't want anything from AT&T anymore, if I can avoid it! In the future probably won't buy another Samsung device.
Greg

This guide and method is really helpful when one accidentally installed NC2 bootloader before installing NC2 system.
Thank you! You are the man!

write fail
Recently I bricked my SM-900A Galaxy Note 3 by trying to install an older version of the ATT ROM, but I was unaware that I could not go back from 4.4.2. I'm trying to us this to fix my phone, but I get errors from odin. I'll link then below. Any help would be of help!
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_N900AUCUBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> AP_N900AUCUBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CP_N900AUCUBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CSC_ATT_N900AATTBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

madpawn said:
Recently I bricked my SM-900A Galaxy Note 3 by trying to install an older version of the ATT ROM, but I was unaware that I could not go back from 4.4.2. I'm trying to us this to fix my phone, but I get errors from odin. I'll link then below. Any help would be of help!
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_N900AUCUBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> AP_N900AUCUBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CP_N900AUCUBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CSC_ATT_N900AATTBMI9_1625098_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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N900AUCUBMI9 (MI9) is obsolete (Binary 1)
what SW REV does the download mode screen show? A2 or A3
and what if any Fused error's
Example SW REV Check Fail [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2

carl1961 said:
N900AUCUBMI9 (MI9) is obsolete (Binary 1)
what SW REV does the download mode screen show? A2 or A3
and what if any Fused error's
Example SW REV Check Fail [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
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RP SWREV: S2, T2, R2, A3, P2
ERRORS: SW REV CHECK FAIL : [sbl1]Fused 2 > Binary 1

madpawn said:
RP SWREV: S2, T2, R2, A3, P2
ERRORS: SW REV CHECK FAIL : [sbl1]Fused 2 > Binary 1
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what rom was installed last? was it the official KK rom
if so try reinstalling the 2400258.zip from recovery, or sideloading with adb from stock recovery.
if all fails then you may be stuck with this MGL rom in this thread

carl1961 said:
what rom was installed last? was it the official KK rom
if so try reinstalling the 2400258.zip from recovery, or sideloading with adb from stock recovery.
if all fails then you may be stuck with this MGL rom in this thread
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tbh, it is late and I last tried this rom and it failed. how do I go about reinstalling 2400258.zip from recovery? the phone only boots up into "firmware upgrade encountered."
---------- Post added at 12:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 AM ----------
I'm so sorry. It seems to be working now, I was looking at wrong file...:silly: It's very late and was stressed

madpawn said:
tbh, it is late and I last tried this rom and it failed. how do I go about reinstalling 2400258.zip from recovery? the phone only boots up into "firmware upgrade encountered."
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I'm uploaded AP_N900AUCECMGL_N900TUVUCNB4_NC2_BOOT.IMG_MGL_RECOVERY.tar.zip
try installing it with Odin, then see if you can boot into recovery and reinstall the OTA update, it will only work if your original OTA is still there and it can see in build prop
file_getprop("/system/build.prop", "ro.build.fingerprint") == "samsung/hlteuc/hlteatt:4.3/JSS15J/N900AUCUBNB4:user/release-keys" ||
file_getprop("/system/build.prop", "ro.build.fingerprint") == "samsung/hlteuc/hlteatt:4.4.2/KOT49H/N900AUCUCNC2:user/release-keys" ||
if it complains then you have to get this rom in this thread installed with odin

I was rooted, running NC2 ROM, made a newb mistake and had to use this so I'm on stock unrooted MLG. I never did the OTA to NC2 but I do have A3 status. Can I downgrade to regain root or no?
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joe3681 said:
I was rooted, running NC2 ROM, made a newb mistake and had to use this so I'm on stock unrooted MLG. I never did the OTA to NC2 but I do have A3 status. Can I downgrade to regain root or no?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No if your download mode shows a A3 then your stuck. what NC2 rom where you running with root? Some DEV's have used the build.prop from a NC2 OTA update so your phone showed it was NC2.
This threads OP warned that it contains the new bootloader (A3), so installing it would have installed the new bootloader.

Dynamic rom
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Can Samsung via best buy maybe flash it up to NC2 since nothing else is working. Being stuck might as well be current
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[Q] SM G900H Root Problem ????

Hi everybody i m new to the forum really glad to be part of such a great forum
first time i post for a problem cause after hours of search and tries cant get to root mt s5 sm g900h the exynos version try many differents official roms from sammobile and some requested by some users to be rootable but always same problem when i flash cf with odin i get
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-k3g-k3gxx-smg900h.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/022> Added!!
<ID:0/022> Odin v.3 engine (ID:22)..
<ID:0/022> File analysis..
<ID:0/022> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/022> Initialzation..
<ID:0/022> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/022> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/022> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/022> recovery.img
<ID:0/022> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/022> FAIL!
<ID:0/022>
<ID:0/022> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
whatever the rom i put on it and for flashing an entire rom several times it works perfectly just cant figure why for a complete rom no problem and for a little 24 mo of cf root it crashes every time tried several ports cables odin versions 3.09 3.07 1.85 1.87 niet
so has anyone succed rooting the 900h version and how and do you advice me to wait or keep trying and risking to brick it
thanks in advance for interest and answer

no one have the 900h variant ??? :crying:

for those interested the problem was from reactivation lock that's it ,question ansered by my self

You need to enter into security settings and disable Reactivation Lock. After procedure you can turn it on again.
I habe G900H version and everything gone ok. Piece of cake.

I've been through some serious root problems. When I root successfully. I have flash cook rom 4.2 JB and memory partitions in the device's successful I lost root. Luckily I have TWRP 2.5.0.0. Then I tried to re-root your device by supersu.zip but without success. I also use framaroot failed. I finally copied the su binary file in system / xbin and copy files supersu.apk in system / app but I still can not get root. So how to root this device. My device is lenovo-p770 rom: 4.2 JB
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Android5011 said:
I've been through some serious root problems. When I root successfully. I have flash cook rom 4.2 JB and memory partitions in the device's successful I lost root. Luckily I have TWRP 2.5.0.0. Then I tried to re-root your device by supersu.zip but without success. I also use framaroot failed. I finally copied the su binary file in system / xbin and copy files supersu.apk in system / app but I still can not get root. So how to root this device. My device is lenovo-p770 rom: 4.2 JB
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You are advised to report this at Lenovo's section

Can you please list down the steps you used to root the G900h?
I have one too and soft bricked it while trying to use cf. Don't want that to happen again.

Prince107rox said:
Can you please list down the steps you used to root the G900h?
I have one too and soft bricked it while trying to use cf. Don't want that to happen again.
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You can try this linkhttps://www.google.com/url?q=http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900h-lollipop-t3029027&sa=U&ved=0CAQQFjAAahUKEwiDzoSIje3HAhUKig0KHRifBvI&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNEY2JPhkBALA6H5Iqqn4VXkmNw_Cw
Perhaps yu ve to reinstall OS of PC like me link http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/trick-how-to-success-odin-flash-newbies-t3195645
use windows7 or XP
Then reinstall Samsung drivers
Good luck

hello guys. .
I have 3 problems regarding my Samsung galaxy s5 SM G900H . .
1)I have recently rooted with cf auto root via ODIN. . BT by default I got super su version 2.68 which it beta app. . .even play store have version2.65 as latest version. . .super su keeps on asking for binary update. .when I try to update it normally,it always gets failed. .
2)I thought if I could install cwm/twrp recovery I could install super su version 2.65 and fix the binary issue. . I got the cwm recovery and flashes it via ODIN. . .cwm was installed. .BT it shows mount issues and seems to have reading SD card issues. . I can't backup to my SD card or so. . .
this is the text which I see when open cwm recovery. . .even when I installed Phil's recovery from rashr recovery tools. . ven Phil's recovery showed same issues. .
3)I have installed flashfire in my Samsung galaxy s5. . it shows the following warning. . .
I just want to backup my current stock ROM and move to s6 ROM for my Samsung galaxy s5 SM G900H. . .if you have any working alternatives feel free to suggest. . .
please help. .
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I have Soft-Bricked my s5, and tried almost everything. what to do?

Hello there xdadevelopers!
Today I made the brilliant descision to root my Samsung Galaxy S5 ( SM-G900F ) with a tool called KINGO ROOT.
Aware of the fact that there is a risk while rooting your phone, I procceed forward and now im left with a useless, expensive piece of electronic..
The tool i used said root was successfully installed, but my phone got stuck on the "samsung loading screen". after 40 minutes i decided to remove the battery and try again, same thing happend. I tried to use the "remove cahce/factory" setting ( or what ever its called) and that did not help. I have also tried to install the standard firmware through ODIN, but that failed over and over again at "img.ext4"..
I've also looked through this forum to find a solution, but nothing matches my problem it seems.
I really have no idea what to do anymore. :crying: I really hope someone could help me out with this problem, im sure there is others that would benefit from the same help aswell

Really should have done some research here on XDA first, but let's try and get you back up and running
You downloaded the stock ROM from sammobile .com for the G900F ?
Download and extract this PIT file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2721101&d=1399024091
Put the phone in Download Mode from a powered off state: (Volume Down & Home & Power) release when text appears, and hit Volume Up to enter download mode
Make sure samsung drivers are installed
Connect phone to PC > USB
Ensure ODIN 3.10.7 says connected and shows the COM port at the top
Add the PIT file to the PIT section
Add the ROM (Extracted to .MD5) to the AP or PDA section
Hit Start
--
All being well, it should begin the flashing process, and complete successfully, rebooting the phone back into Android
--
To root - extract and flash CF Auto Root for the G900F with ODIN in download mode again (Some G900Fs need a different method, but try this first)
http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Delete Kingo Root

*Detection* said:
Really should have done some research here on XDA first, but let's try and get you back up and running
You downloaded the stock ROM from sammobile .com for the G900F ?
Download and extract this PIT file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2721101&d=1399024091
Put the phone in Download Mode from a powered off state: (Volume Down & Home & Power) release when text appears, and hit Volume Up to enter download mode
Make sure samsung drivers are installed
Connect phone to PC > USB
Ensure ODIN 3.10.7 says connected and shows the COM port at the top
Add the PIT file to the PIT section
Add the ROM (Extracted to .MD5) to the AP or PDA section
Hit Start
--
All being well, it should begin the flashing process, and complete successfully, rebooting the phone back into Android
--
To root - extract and flash CF Auto Root for the G900F with ODIN in download mode again (Some G900Fs need a different method, but try this first)
http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Delete Kingo Root
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Hello and thanks for answering that quickly!
I have now downloaded the stock rom from sammobile, along with the PIT file and ODIN 3.10.7 which you directed me to.
However I did not manage to get the flashing completed.
I added the .md5 file to the AP section in ODIN, and the PIT file was added to the PIT section. I left the options untouched ( Auto reboot ticked, re-partition ticked and F. reset time ticked aswell. everything else was unticked )
It did start the flashing and it kept going for a couple of minutes, but at the very end it failed at 99% completion this is the log:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> tz.mbn
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have no idea what this log means, but Im sure you do.
What did i do wrong? I tried it several times and i ended up with the same result..

I also had this problem but got out of it By downloading an earlier firmware for my phone. This is a tips guide I donei after I soft bricked due to me leaving the activation lock on! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/read-flashing-rom-t3145703 hope this helps?

Along with the above ^^, when you put your phone in download mode, does is also say the model is the G900F ?
Some S5s have conflicting info about exactly which model they are, the section you need to trust, is download mode, double check it says G900F in download mode

*Detection* said:
Along with the above ^^, when you put your phone in download mode, does is also say the model is the G900F ?
Some S5s have conflicting info about exactly which model they are, the section you need to trust, is download mode, double check it says G900F in download mode
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It says " Product name: SM-G900F "
deanr1977 said:
I also had this problem but got out of it By downloading an earlier firmware for my phone. This is a tips guide I donei after I soft bricked due to me leaving the activation lock on! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/read-flashing-rom-t3145703 hope this helps?
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Im downloading some earlier firmwares for my phone now. hope it works !

*Detection* said:
Along with the above ^^, when you put your phone in download mode, does is also say the model is the G900F ?
Some S5s have conflicting info about exactly which model they are, the section you need to trust, is download mode, double check it says G900F in download mode
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I have now tried a 4 different firmwares, some older than the other to see if it would flash correctly.
I tried to flash only the firmware, then i tried firmware+ the PIT file you suggested in your first answer.
I also tried the PIT file all by itself, this worked , after that i tried the firmware, but that did not work..
I keep getting the same " FAIL!" over and over again when I try to flash the firmware.
At the end of the log it says " <ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size) " no matter what firmware i try to flash.
Any Ideas ?

deanr1977 said:
I also had this problem but got out of it By downloading an earlier firmware for my phone. This is a tips guide I donei after I soft bricked due to me leaving the activation lock on! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/read-flashing-rom-t3145703 hope this helps?
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Ive tried this several times now. but the end result is always the same : FAIL! (size)
Maybe I have done this so many times that my phone simply dont have enough space to successfully do a flash ?
Is it any way to wipe the phone clear maybe ?

babydash123 said:
I have now tried a 4 different firmwares, some older than the other to see if it would flash correctly.
I tried to flash only the firmware, then i tried firmware+ the PIT file you suggested in your first answer.
I also tried the PIT file all by itself, this worked , after that i tried the firmware, but that did not work..
I keep getting the same " FAIL!" over and over again when I try to flash the firmware.
At the end of the log it says " <ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size) " no matter what firmware i try to flash.
Any Ideas ?
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You could try flashing a specific version of TWRP Recovery with ODIN, version TWRP 2.8.7.0
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-2.8.7.0-klte.img.tar
Flash from AP / PDA again, without extracting this time
If that flashes, try booting into recovery, Volume Up & Home & Power
If that is successful, try flashing a custom ROM from TWRP

*Detection* said:
You could try flashing a specific version of TWRP Recovery with ODIN, version TWRP 2.8.7.0
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-2.8.7.0-klte.img.tar
Flash from AP / PDA again, without extracting this time
If that flashes, try booting into recovery, Volume Up & Home & Power
If that is successful, try flashing a custom ROM from TWRP
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TWRP 2.8.7.0 did flash without a problem. and now I did manage to boot into recovery - and now i have alot of options from Twam Win Recovery Project , and i guess im going in the right direction here hehe.
However I have no idea how to flash a custom ROM from TWRP. Do you mind walking me through the steps ?

you need to sideload a rom to your device or push it to sdcard

babydash123 said:
TWRP 2.8.7.0 did flash without a problem. and now I did manage to boot into recovery - and now i have alot of options from Twam Win Recovery Project , and i guess im going in the right direction here hehe.
However I have no idea how to flash a custom ROM from TWRP. Do you mind walking me through the steps ?
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Great, OK well this is a popular ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732110
Instructions on how to install are on the main post
Basically copy the ROM to the MicroSD Card, and flash it using TWRP, but follow the instructions on this thread
Format / wipe everything apart from external SD from TWRP wipe menu
Go to the Install menu, and flash that ROM
Flash Gapps (Google apps) not sure if included, but not needed for flashing the ROM initially
Reboot, hopefully into the new ROM

*Detection* said:
Great, OK well this is a popular ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732110
Instructions on how to install are on the main post
Basically copy the ROM to the MicroSD Card, and flash it using TWRP, but follow the instructions on this thread
Format / wipe everything apart from external SD from TWRP wipe menu
Go to the Install menu, and flash that ROM
Flash Gapps (Google apps) not sure if included, but not needed for flashing the ROM initially
Reboot, hopefully into the new ROM
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How am I suppose to copy the ROM to my MicroSD card ?

babydash123 said:
How am I suppose to copy the ROM to my MicroSD card ?
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Put it in an adapter and put it in your PC, copy the ROM, put it back in your phone
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If you don't have an adapter, you`ll have to buy one, they're cheap as chips - or find another device that works, you can use to copy the ROM to it with
You could try mounting the external SD (MicroSD) in TWRP, and plugging the phone into the PC and see if it is recognised, but I haven't tried that

*Detection* said:
Put it in an adapter and put it in your PC, copy the ROM, put it back in your phone
If you don't have an adapter, you`ll have to buy one, they're cheap as chips - or find another device that works, you can use to copy the ROM to it with
You could try mounting the external SD (MicroSD) in TWRP, and plugging the phone into the PC and see if it is recognised, but I haven't tried that
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YOU are my hero, my saviour, my new idol. it actually worked!
I really cant thank you enough!
But I have some questions aswell hehe. This ROM that i downloaded installed. its not the "original" firmware that samsung provided right? what are the benefits of this VS the normal samsung one ?

babydash123 said:
YOU are my hero, my saviour, my new idol. it actually worked!
I really cant thank you enough!
But I have some questions aswell hehe. This ROM that i downloaded installed. its not the "original" firmware that samsung provided right? what are the benefits of this VS the normal samsung one ?
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Pleased its working
No, that is not original firmware, it comes with benefits such as customisation, overclocking if the kernel allows, better speed, debloated (No crapware), more free storage, probably can install Xposed Framework for loads of tweaks and hacks and mods
Basically just about anything you want to change about your phone, you should be able to with a custom ROM, or at least request that change to the dev in that ROMs thread
But now that you have TWRP installed, you can pick and choose any custom ROM you want to try by using the same method you used to get this one installed
World is your oyster now

*Detection* said:
Pleased its working
No, that is not original firmware, it comes with benefits such as customisation, overclocking if the kernel allows, better speed, debloated (No crapware), more free storage, probably can install Xposed Framework for loads of tweaks and hacks and mods
Basically just about anything you want to change about your phone, you should be able to with a custom ROM, or at least request that change to the dev in that ROMs thread
But now that you have TWRP installed, you can pick and choose any custom ROM you want to try by using the same method you used to get this one installed
World is your oyster now
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Ive now used it for a couple of days. and its just amazing! However I have encountered some problems with apps not working correctly. Snapchat wont load stories, and I cant watch any snapchat movies - but normal images works great when sending to my friends, which is weird. I get this errer " could not connect to server, please try again later". have tried to reinstall, clear cache etc but it seems it wont work. Ill read through the Xtrestolite thread and see if i find a solution now as Im a little more familiar with the forum
If I decide to install another ROM, is it any way that i can backup my whole phone ? so if i mess up again I can just reflash the one thats backed up, and all my apps and stuff will be just like it was ?

Yea sure, just boot back into TWRP, goto the 'Backup' section, and create a full Nandroid backup, tick all the boxes other than the caches
Make sure you have enough room on your external MicroSD (Select that as the backup location)
Once that is done, you can wipe, flash etc etc, play about with any ROM you like, and if and when you want to go back to your backup, just wipe the old one, and restore the backup from TWRP again, and your phone should be exactly the way it was when you backed it up once it finishes first boot
Very powerful recovery is TWRP

*Detection* said:
Yea sure, just boot back into TWRP, goto the 'Backup' section, and create a full Nandroid backup, tick all the boxes other than the caches
Make sure you have enough room on your external MicroSD (Select that as the backup location)
Once that is done, you can wipe, flash etc etc, play about with any ROM you like, and if and when you want to go back to your backup, just wipe the old one, and restore the backup from TWRP again, and your phone should be exactly the way it was when you backed it up once it finishes first boot
Very powerful recovery is TWRP
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Thanks alot again!
Im experiencing some problems with some apps while using the Xtrestolite.
- Snapchat, wont load Stories at all, and wont open private video snaps, but normal pictures sent to my friends works. ( states that there was a problem connecting to the server, but when i use my Samsung S3 it works just fine )
- Dropbox - unable to preview any pictures and videoes
- larger apps/games that requires extra download ( like 3-500 MB ) wont open/load/download at all.
To me it seems that there is a problem with the phone writing temp files, such as snapschats, dropbox preview pictures.
Do you see any pattern here, maybe even some suggestions?

babydash123 said:
Thanks alot again!
Im experiencing some problems with some apps while using the Xtrestolite.
- Snapchat, wont load Stories at all, and wont open private video snaps, but normal pictures sent to my friends works. ( states that there was a problem connecting to the server, but when i use my Samsung S3 it works just fine )
- Dropbox - unable to preview any pictures and videoes
- larger apps/games that requires extra download ( like 3-500 MB ) wont open/load/download at all.
To me it seems that there is a problem with the phone writing temp files, such as snapschats, dropbox preview pictures.
Do you see any pattern here, maybe even some suggestions?
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Did you do a FULL WIPE? Sounds like something went wrong, try SuperWipe, but make sure you have the Rom.zip on your external SD Card & not on you phone memory or you will not have nothing to flash & you will have to start mucking about. Hope this helps
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Problem with my S5 (SM900F)

Hi all,
Im new to this forum and i really dont know if i can post a topic here, sorry if it is the wrong section.
Ow yeah, im dutch so if i use wrong words ore something my apollogizes to
Well the problem is that i have a Samsung galaxy S5 (SM900F - KLTE) i suppose, and i would to flash CM13.
Well now you guys think thats not really a problem.. wel it is really.
First i tried to root the device, well that wouldnt work because odin keeps saying the same stupid problem..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Then i've searched and searched and found this video on youtube with some guy who calls himself the android docter and he said flash your S5 to an earlier firmware, and then you should able to root the device.
Well thats what i did, flashed the device from android 5.0 to 4.4.2..
And guess what still cant root it.
The root i tried was CF-auto-root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip and CF-auto-root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Both the same failure/error. i even tried to flash TWRP but i think i should root the device first.
I got the proper samsung drivers and i tried even some other odin versions.
Can someone help me plz, i would be so thankfull.

I'm Dutch to. First question i have is, are you using original data kabel?

cooperke said:
I'm Dutch to. First question i have is, are you using original data kabel?
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Yes i do, i got 2 cables here both original and they both dont work.

Okee. Have you flashed stock rom? On what rom are you?

cooperke said:
Okee. Have you flashed stock rom? On what rom are you?
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I did flashed from 5.0 to 4.4.2.
So currently im running a stock version of 4.4.2 kitkat

Ik heb mijn de laatste keer, gisteren nog, geroot op 5.0 rom van luxemburg BOJ1. taal kan je instellen op Nederlands. Heb je ook usb-foutopsporing aangevinkt in ontwikkelaarsopties?
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Send me private message than we can speak dutch

I had the same problem... But i don't know how I came out... I've tried lots of time changing the USB port and the USB jack. Instead of using cf auto root try to root supersu from a custom recovery. So try to flash a custom recovery and see if it works.
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Instead of using cf auto root try to root supersu from a custom recovery. So try to flash a custom recovery and see if it works.
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Well i downloaded Cyanogen Recovery but thats an .img file, and i cant flash .img files.

DunnoNL said:
Well i downloaded Cyanogen Recovery but thats an .img file, and i cant flash .img files.
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U can covert the .img file to md5
https://mega.nz/#!5BVwVSbK!OaAa2vC5J3J9TJ1leCMlT4NmFCDSH36aveblLIHKumk
https://mega.nz/#!JQkERaZR!UYk3o8bzhbr2Ua_yYMZBoCX9k38fMI1SWkNXhJ2X4jo
https://mega.nz/#!5IEUlCII!rzaphpXJwChTUcwSWfZIi3r1xBg1y07Zijj2g1MhyeQ
I suggest u to use twrp or philz touch recovery.
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Ok....There seems to be a lot of conflicting, confusing information on this thread......
To clear things up a bit.....
It has been mentioned that rolling back to 4.4.2 is necessary in order to gain root....
While it is possible to do this, it certainly isn't *necessary*.
It has also been stated that the rollback and root didn't work.....
I'm guessing here (because the entire method wasn't mentioned) that it was suggested to rollback and use Towelroot to root the device. It is possible to do this, but only under certain circumstances.....
Go to 'about device' and check the build date.....
If the build was compiled AFTER the end of June 2014, towelroot WILL NOT WORK.
In this case, it is necessary to....
1) install (but do not run) the towelroot app.
2) Use Odin to flash a pre June 2014 kernel.
3) run towelroot.
4) re flash your original kernel.
5) enjoy your rooted device.
See this thread for full instructions....
Rooting knox 0x0 by wajiman
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2843044
If the user is running Lollipop, rooting can be achieved by odin flashing TWRP 2.8.7.0, then booting into TWRP to flash SuperSU 2.46 zip.......
This exact method.....
1) deactivate 'Reactivation Lock'.
2) copy SuperSU zip to your device.
3) boot into download mode.
4) Odin flash TWRP 2.8.7.0 (specifically this version).
5) DO NOT allow phone to boot, (remove the battery as soon as the TWRP flash has completed if necessary) then.....
6) boot directly into recovery. (Vol +, Power & Home button combination)
7) flash SuperSU zip.
8) boot device as normal.
TWRP 2.8.7.0 by Dees_Troy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
superSU zip v2.46 by Chainfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg