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Update to Android 4.4 KitKat (GT-i9505)

Hi Guys,
I wanted to update to the new Android 4.4 KitKat but have a few questions before doing so and i was hoping a few of you on here could give me some insight / heads up.
My phone is currently rooted.
Currently Running:
Model:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9505)
Android Version:
4.2.2
Baseband Version:
I9505DVUBMG1
What's the best link to download all the correct stuff for Android 4.4 KitKat? And it is possible to do it on my phone correct?
Thanks!

hamzzzzz said:
Hi Guys,
I wanted to update to the new Android 4.4 KitKat but have a few questions before doing so and i was hoping a few of you on here could give me some insight / heads up.
My phone is currently rooted.
Currently Running:
Model:
Samsung Galaxy S4 (i9505)
Android Version:
4.2.2
Baseband Version:
I9505DVUBMG1
What's the best link to download all the correct stuff for Android 4.4 KitKat? And it is possible to do it on my phone correct?
Thanks!
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depends on what rom youre looking to run, theres plenty guides on here, or i can email you all required files for omega v21 4.4.2 including bootloader and modem files,

andy1weir said:
depends on what rom youre looking to run, theres plenty guides on here, or i can email you all required files for omega v21 4.4.2 including bootloader and modem files,
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A link to a guide to install 4.4.2 would be nice, what's the best ROM to install currently?
Thanks

andy1weir said:
depends on what rom youre looking to run, theres plenty guides on here, or i can email you all required files for omega v21 4.4.2 including bootloader and modem files,
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Andy I had Omega v21 but the wifi wouldn't turn on and Security force closed Settings. Omega's BL file isn't partitioned for Odin to see and the latest BL didnt work for me. Any suggestions?

dincroot said:
Andy I had Omega v21 but the wifi wouldn't turn on and Security force closed Settings. Omega's BL file isn't partitioned for Odin to see and the latest BL didnt work for me. Any suggestions?
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theres two files you have to flash for omega v21, before installing the rom, the bootloader and modem below is the link to the post, youll find the instructions there just make sure you flash both the files via odin before flashing the rom via custom recovery

[Q] [QA] Been googling/searching... confusion on rooting AT&T i337 UCUFNI1

I'm not trying to be lazy. I've spent time searching for how to root my S4 i337, but for a newb like myself the process is extremely confusing since there seems to be so much different information out there, and not a lot about i337. From what I've discovered Towelroot no longer works as an option after I upgraded to 4.4.2 and I've tried other approaches which have failed as well. So without further ado
Is it possible to root a galaxy AT&T galaxy s4 i337 running 4.4.2 baseband I337UCUFNI1 ? If so, could someone share the links I should look at to accomplish this task?
Maybe I need to revert back to an earlier android release ? which I'm fine doing assuming something like this link should work: http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/03/30/update-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-android-442-kitkat-goldeneye-rom/2/
After I revert (assuming it's needed) could someone recommend the next steps(links/threads) to get me to either a custom rom or latest 4.4.2 stock build (I'd prefer a custom rom for fun, but i'm fine with whatever is easiest.)
I have Odin installed and understanding getting to download mode, but deciding which "link" to follow out there for instructions is not easy for a beginner so any recommended 'easiest' approaches for my device would be appreciated.
TIA

rickcr said:
I'm not trying to be lazy. I've spent time searching for how to root my S4 i337, but for a newb like myself the process is extremely confusing since there seems to be so much different information out there, and not a lot about i337. From what I've discovered Towelroot no longer works as an option after I upgraded to 4.4.2 and I've tried other approaches which have failed as well. So without further ado
Is it possible to root a galaxy AT&T galaxy s4 i337 running 4.4.2 baseband I337UCUFNI1 ? If so, could someone share the links I should look at to accomplish this task?
Maybe I need to revert back to an earlier android release ? which I'm fine doing assuming something like this link should work: http://www.teamandroid.com/2014/03/30/update-att-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-android-442-kitkat-goldeneye-rom/2/
After I revert (assuming it's needed) could someone recommend the next steps(links/threads) to get me to either a custom rom or latest 4.4.2 stock build (I'd prefer a custom rom for fun, but i'm fine with whatever is easiest.)
I have Odin installed and understanding getting to download mode, but deciding which "link" to follow out there for instructions is not easy for a beginner so any recommended 'easiest' approaches for my device would be appreciated.
TIA
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Subscribe to All Thing AT&T. It has all the information needed, including how to root NI1.

root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=55537351
look there for instructions. it works . Flash the older kernal using odin, if it fails to flash the first time. Repeat. After u get it to flash. Then run towelroot. After u install towelroot. Flash the ni1 kernal. You will keep root. Thats how I did mine.

[Q&A] ★ [ROM/ROOT][N900VVRUCNC4][4.4.2] Stock Root DeOdex [06/18/14] NC2/NC4/D

[Q&A] ★ [ROM/ROOT][N900VVRUCNC4][4.4.2] Stock Root DeOdex [06/18/14] NC2/NC4/D
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Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for ★ [ROM/ROOT][N900VVRUCNC4][4.4.2] Stock Root DeOdex [06/18/14] NC2/NC4/DevEd COMPATIBLE ★ Insecure Modules/Selinux Permissive ON NC4 Bootloader!! ★. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

will this file unroot my phone?
I want to know if these files will put my phone back to factory firmware? I accidentally unrooted, not realizing what I was doing really. This looks like the same file name (nc2kernel.tar.md5.zip ) as I have seen on other sites, but I cannot get those to download correctly. My Note 3 is with Verizon and it is running kernal. I just want my phone to be UNROOTED like I just got it out of the box. I am concerned about warranty. I am back up all and I have also dowloaded ODIN and it's ready to run.
Thanks to:
ChainFire - for superSU
Hashcode - For Safestrap For Retail Note 3's
SexTape - For the Leaked NC2 Goodness!!
Surge1223 - for starting the deodex base
BajaSur - for getting me back going on n3!!
hsbadr - For Being Brave with the nc4 firmware and giving u guys some NC4 Love First!!
XDA:DevDB Information
★ [ROM/ROOT][N900VVRUCNC4][4.4.2] Stock Root DeOdex [06/18/14] NC2/NC4/DevEd COMPATIBLE ★ Insecure Modules/Selinux Permissive ON NC4 Bootloader!! ★, ROM for the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Contributors
BeansTown106
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2014-06-19
Created 2014-06-19
Last Updated 2014-06-19[/QUOTE]

help getting from nc4 deodex to jellybeans b6
I followed this thread with success after many many attempts to get rooted and hacked. ive had nothing but problems with NC4 getting to this point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
basically ive wanted to be hacked running jellybeans ROM's since I got the phone. ive been running his ROMs on my galaxy phones for years now. so I finally was able to follow the step by step to get a stock deodexed ROM. I created on ROM SLOT 1 I wiped and installed jellybeans B6 but it just black screens. what do I need to do now to get B6 running? do I need to install the B6 ROM then again install the NC2 kernel before booting? not sure what to do next
thanks in advanced,
al

kind of a noob to rooting higher end phones
ive been rooting the cheap cricket phones ans recently ive gotten the verizon galaxay note 3 on the nc4 build. im wanting to install hyperdrive rom but im getting lost watching video after video and reading page after page. i see some people say i need permissive and some dont say anything at all. could you point me in the right direction please and thank you very much

knox0x1 said:
ive been rooting the cheap cricket phones ans recently ive gotten the verizon galaxay note 3 on the nc4 build. im wanting to install hyperdrive rom but im getting lost watching video after video and reading page after page. i see some people say i need permissive and some dont say anything at all. could you point me in the right direction please and thank you very much
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im on nc4 also. I used the towel root program to get rooted, and then installed the safestrap but I forgot which one. it wasn't the latest version I don't think but it was one of the last ones. and I had to install it a couple times to get it installed correctly. then I followed the link I posted above your post. the only downfall, now im stuck, I cant flash an other rom to the phone successfully. they all fail to boot and I have to revert back to the linked rom. id like to get on jellybeans rom, ran them on my galaxy nexus and my note 2 and he makes a great rom! good luck!

Flash Kernel in safestrap without odin
Im currently on OTA NC4 and I want to install this rom in my stock rom slot in Safestrap. (I would like to do this so I can install custom roms).
My question is, can I flash the NC2/NC4 kernel required without going into download mode and using odin?
Thanks in advance!

Been running this rom for over 8 months. Very solid. I do have two issues though bluetooth seems to skip while playing music occasionally (fresh restart fixes). I hate magazine from the center button. What options do I have to change that.

kennypasatrain said:
Im currently on OTA NC4 and I want to install this rom in my stock rom slot in Safestrap. (I would like to do this so I can install custom roms).
My question is, can I flash the NC2/NC4 kernel required without going into download mode and using odin?
Thanks in advance!
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You need to use Odin. Rather simple, just follow the instructions re Odin use. Unfortunately, the instructions for this rom found atnthe beginning of the thread neglects to mention the need for Odin to flash the kernal.
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VZW note 3 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 root
hey guys,
I just bought a Note 3 (n900v) and it has 4.4.4 and I want to root it (all of my other phones and my wife's are all rooted) but it looks like there isnt a root for 4.4.4. So I thought about downgrading to 4.4.2 and then rooting but I having trouble finding the stock rom (links are all dead) then I ran across this. Can I use this to downgrade/root my phone?
I was also wondering if it might just be easier to go to a custom rom? I have never ran a custom rom but from my understanding most of them are pre-rooted and have a lot less junk installed on them. can anyone recommend a good custom rom? (with install instructions >_<)
Thanks guys.
-Drog

Cannot save or install ROMs - Rooted, SafeStrap installed, Knox OK
Howdy, folks!
My Verizon Note 3 details: SM-N900V / Android 4.4.2 / Kernel 3.4.0-1487472 / build version NC4 / bootloader NC4 / Knox = 0x0 / Build date 4/28/14.
Device is rooted (via TowelRoot and confirmed with Titanium Backup). Safestrap 3.75 is "Installed". BusyBox 1.232 is installed.
As I understand it, in order to save or install ROMs I *must* use SafeStrap.
When I run SafeStrap the screen shows "State: Installed" and "Safe System: Not Active".
Tapping "Reboot to Recovery" does reboot the phone but I do NOT get any options to save or install any ROMs. The phone just reboots.
I thought I read somewhere I may need to (somehow) roll back to NC2...
Any ideas, folks?
Thanks!

MMS Stagefright vulnerability
Are there any expected updates/patches to address this vulnerability?

[HELP]SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 FLASHING FOR NEWBS LIKE ME

Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:

macoyism said:
Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
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1. You can download the latest firmware for your device: HERE. Follow the pics attached (The download is slow like a turtle but be patient).
2. These firmware package is one package. Download, unzip it and flash it then using odin tool to brush into the radio PDA. Lil GUIDE: HERE.

hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033

macoyism said:
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
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Seems all ok. Why you don't update your phone via OTA?

I'm going to try flashing it using Arya Mod v1.7 what kernel should I use ?

n900p
I have the same basebank k1..... did this stock work perfect...

Un-bricked Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900L) on KitKat 4.4.2 - N900LKLUFNK1:
* Download link: http://youtu.be/FGoqxX3BwA0
* Flash by ODIN 3.07 or up
* Based on Official Firmware N900LKLUFNK1
* Android version KitKat 4.4.2
* Rooted by SuperSU 2.45
* KNOX Removed
* Fixed all Korean:
- Removed Korean characters on Dial Pad
- Add (+) sign for International call on (0) Dial Pad
- Removed all Korean apps
- Fixed Network Mode (2G/3G/LTE/Auto)
- 90 languages + ASOP for EUROPE
* Facebook::https://www.facebook.com/pages/Galaxy-Note-3-LTE/749184655174799
macoyism said:
hi sir here's my phone details i'm a noob
is the firmware here?
Model Number: SM-N900L
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: N900LKLUFNK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-3171410 [email protected] #1
Build Number: KOT49H.N900LKLUFNK1
SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SM-N900L_4.4.2_0033
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User wants $ 25 for the password to the archive...

Don't join XDA if you wanted to get Paid... Trust me.. you will get nothing
Regards

macoyism said:
Hi!, I would like to ask for your help guys I'm planning to flash my SAMSUNG N900L Galaxy Note 3 could anyone help me what to flash? and what not to? Thanks :angel:
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Same problem with me.I have the same korean varient with LG u+ logo. I am using it in Pakistan. Read almost every thread regarding korean variants but there is'nt any method specific for SM-N900L.

So are you wanting to flash a custom recovery e.g. twrp and then install a custom rom?
Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Chris

Hokage-Sama said:
Same problem with me.I have the same korean varient with LG u+ logo. I am using it in Pakistan. Read almost every thread regarding korean variants but there is'nt any method specific for SM-N900L.
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Hello, new here and was trying to do the same thing on my SM-N900L unit, i want to install a custom ROM so i can remove all of those korean apps and fix the API for my network.
cmro said:
So are you wanting to flash a custom recovery e.g. twrp and then install a custom rom?
Sorry if I misunderstood your question.
Chris
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Hello Chris,
same here, if anyone can post some procedure on how we can install custom firware and rom on our SM-N900L unit that is under Lollipop.
thanks a lot

ab.normal said:
Hello, new here and was trying to do the same thing on my SM-N900L unit, i want to install a custom ROM so i can remove all of those korean apps and fix the API for my network.
Hello Chris,
same here, if anyone can post some procedure on how we can install custom firware and rom on our SM-N900L unit that is under Lollipop.
thanks a lot
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Do you have a custom recovery and is your mobile rooted?

Hokage-Sama said:
Do you have a custom recovery and is your mobile rooted?
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Hello Hokage-Sama,
i think the custom recovery installed is TWRP
did some further searching online and i was able to restore the firmware from lollipop down to kitkat, from there i was able to download a md5 file which i ran from Odin and i was able to root the phone however, its based on kitkat and im still searching if there are any for lollipop and the only one i see if the 1 poser who asks for a $25 payment to update a N900L to N9005.
... was hoping if i can use Aryamod custom rom but i think my phone should be on a rooted lollipop under N9005 model only.
hope this made sense
thank you

Root is not required to install a custom rom.
If your phone can run 9005 ROMs, you could try editing the updater script to include your phone.

audit13 said:
Root is not required to install a custom rom.
If your phone can run 9005 ROMs, you could try editing the updater script to include your phone.
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hi, thanks for the reply
apologies i dont know what you meant to edit hte updater script.
Sorry i have a N900L and based on reading some other threads only
DarkLord Note 5 RC2.1 or Phronesis v5.1 will work on my unit.
before installing the rom i should have a custom recovery right? but to get a custom recovery my bootloader needs to be unlocked first.
i am currently stuck on unlocking my bootloader, i downloaded samsung usb drivers, go to recovery mode, then insert the usb on the phone, i hear a sound when you connect a device on the pc and saying that the device is ready to use but i am unable to see the contents of my phone.
am i doing it correctly?
thank you once again

Are you sure the phone's bootloader is locked? If the bootloader is not locked, do not use any unlocking apps because this will proably brick the phone.
Just install TWRP from Odin. I don't recommend Philz Touch or CWM as I don't they have been updated for a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ecovery-twrp-materialized-dark-light-t3153614

audit13 said:
Are you sure the phone's bootloader is locked? If the bootloader is not locked, do not use any unlocking apps because this will proably brick the phone.
Just install TWRP from Odin. I don't recommend Philz Touch or CWM as I don't they have been updated for a while.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ecovery-twrp-materialized-dark-light-t3153614
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i tried the twrp custom recovery based on the link you sent above thru Odin, it messed up my custom recovery, when i tried to go there it said something like unable to load recovery and goes to download mode and the phone wont startup normally.
is that a sign that my bootloader is locked since i cant install the custom recovery?
used my standard backup recovery to bring back the phone.
i wonder how other SM-N900L users installed their roms.
any other help would be greatly appreciated
thanks a lot

When you flashed twrp, did Odin say the installation was successful?
Download the tar version of twrp for your device from here: twrp.me .
In Odin, do not check anything except f.reset time. Flash twrp and, when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable from the phone, remove the battery, wait 5 seconds, replace battery, now use button combination to boot into recovery.

thanks for the help, was finally able to install twrp custom recovery. the latest version wont work on SM-N900L, i used TWRP-2.8.6.0-N900S version and it worked! im now running on Darklord N5 custom rom for Note3 and loving it!!!

To update or not to update?

Hey guys, I'm new here, this is my first post. Of course this being the forum where I make my first post you already know which phone I have, Verizon Samsung galaxy s5. Thank you to all of the knowledgeable people in this community for putting this wealth of knowledge at my disposal. Since I found xda I have rooted my s5 with towelroot, installed busy box and safe strap and superSU. As of this moment, these are the details about my phone:
Android version 4.4.2
Baseband Version G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernal version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Monday March 31 13:30:24 KS 2014
Build number KOT49H. G900VVRU1ANE9
Now for my question/s. Do I need to upgrade? I have titanium backup and I have already removed a fair number of bloat ware. If I do need to upgrade and by the way I have Odin on my pc, should I follow each individual guide here at xda and first upgrade from NE9 to NHA and then the next guide to go from NHA to NI2 and so on and so forth until I reach BOG5 or should I just skip all the in betweens and go directly from NE9 to BOG5?
I'm learning that there are lots of cool things I can do with my rooted phone and one of the top attractions for me was/is to install a custom rom. 2 of the roms I wanted to try the most are alliance (which I read was abandoned) and the Phoenix 9.6 port. I haven't been able to locate a copy of alliance so I downloaded and tried to install phoenix while I was on NCG and tried it again while I was on NI2. BOTH times I thought I had bricked my phone as it went into bootloop and I lost root, safe strap and everything. Had to system wipe and start over. So to say the least I've become a bit gun shy about installing a custom rom. Should I be on a certain build to install the different roms or what?